Cafe de Scout
Towa
I thought you were going to ask me to go out for a cake or something, but you want me to go to a music game tournament and win...?
Lilja
That's right. The 'Akiba DENKI Store Ongeki Championship'.
Towa
Oh, Ongeki...
Ramona
You know about it?
Towa
Well, I know the name. I've never played it though.
Ramona
I see...
Towa
Are you really that obviously depressed about it...?
Lilja
So, can you win?
Towa
You’re way too full of confidence here...
Towa
Even though I like games, I'm not good at rhythm games. It's impossible to suddenly aim for victory, right?
Towa
Why don't you just buy a hairdryer online?
Lilja
That's because it was introduced on TV the other day, so it's already sold out...
Towa
What? Then just give up.
Lilja
Even Towa can't win?
Towa
Even a genius can't do something that's impossible. It's a pain, and practicing costs money.
Lilja
I'll pay for your practice.
Towa
Ehh...you're serious...
Towa
But what's the point of a 100,000 yen hairdryer? As long as your head is dry, it's the same.
Lilja
It's not the same. Towa, you have beautiful hair, so it would be a waste not to take care of it.
Ramona
Apparently it's packed with some kind of unique technology that's amazing.
Ramona
There was some kind of hype on the flyer for this tournament as well-
Towa
Wait a minute!
Lilja
What's wrong?
Towa
Let me see that flyer a bit more closely!
Ramona
Hmm? Oh, it's fine...
Ramona
Are you interested in the hairdryer?
Towa
No, not that! This one!
Lilja
'Runner-up Prize, Game Volt Gaming Pad'?
Ramona
This is a pretty intimidating looking machine. It glows in seven colors, like something from a futuristic sci-fi movie.
Towa
(This is the one I've always wanted!)
Towa
(It was really good when I tried it, but it was too expensive...!)
Towa
Lilja, you said you'd pay for the practice sessions earlier, right?
Lilja
Yeah. I did.
Towa
Then I'm in.
Ramona
Oh, really!?
Towa
Of course. I'll show you what a genius I am.
Towa
(If I get the second prize at the Ongeki tournament and get the game pad, I'll definitely win that FPS’ ranked matches!
Ramona
I'm glad Towa accepted the challenge, Lilja.
Lilja
Yeah. We're meeting at the game centre tomorrow.
Ramona
Wow, she’s really fired up! I'll go and cheer her on tomorrow too.
Hikari
What, what? What are you talking about? Cheering on a sports tournament?
Lilja
No. Still practicing.
Hikari
Practicing...?
Ramona
Actually...
Hikari
A game where you tap the buttons in time to the rhythm! That sounds fun! I want to play it too!
Ramona
That's right! When it comes to dancing to the rhythm, you think of Hikari.
Hikari
Leave it to me! I'll definitely do well!
Hikari
To the right! To the left! And finally, step like this!!
Ramona
Heh heh, you're good.
Lilja
Is that how the game works?
Ramona
Dunno. But it looks like fun, so it’s fine.
Ramona
Come on, Lilja, let's dance.
Lilja
...Honestly.
Ramona
Tomorrow, we’re all going to cheer on Towa!
Hikari
I'm looking forward to it!