Part 1, Episode 3: No Lesson, No Success
Scene: In the forest.
Uzuki
Sigh...
Rin
Sigh...
Mio
Sigh...
Kokkoro
Everyone from New Generations... They've all been like this ever since coming back from that surprise concert.
Pecorine
They all look really down.
Kyaru
I guess I was wrong to think they'd just be able to laugh it off...
Pecorine
Well, Kyaru. If they eat a lot of food, I'm sure they'll cheer right up!
Kyaru
That solution always works for you, huh -- must be nice...
Kokkoro
It may not be as extreme as Lady Pecorine says, but... It's only natural for all living beings to feel more at ease with full bellies.
Kokkoro
The villagers were kind enough to give us some ingredients... I'll see about fixing up a hot meal.
Yuuki
1. "I'll help."
Pecorine
Ah, sounds great! I'll help, too!
Later.
Uzuki
... Sigh. ... The concert didn't go well at all...
Rin
... That's right.
Mio
Maybe... We're just not cut out to be idols.
Rin
... Maybe.
Rin
Then, what are you going to do?
Uzuki
What do you mean...?
Rin
Are you giving up? At being idols. Will you call it quits here?
Uzuki
...
Mio
...
Pinya Colata
... Pinya...
Uzuki
...!
Mio
Shimamu...!
Uzuki
Right, Mio!
Mio
We're not giving up! We're not giving up being idols!
Uzuki
Yeah! This was just a small screw-up on our part!
Mio
It's super frustrating! I'm frustrated at myself! Next time, I'll definitely be way better!
Uzuki
Right! And, I'm sorry, Rin! We can't be so faint of heart -- we were the ones who got you wrapped up in this to begin with!
Rin
Yeah. For real. But, well...
Rin
Ha ha... I'm glad to hear it. If the two of you had said you were quitting, then I would've ended up being the only one sticking with becoming an idol.
Mio
Shiburin...!?
Rin
Even I was feeling embarrassed, afraid, like I wanted to run away...
Rin
All of those villagers were looking at us. Watching us... Applauding us. Not just that, but... Complimenting us, and maybe even trying to console us.
Uzuki
... Yeah. My head was so muddled at the time, I couldn't really take it all in... But it was really an amazing thing.
Mio
Yeah, that's right...! ... Oooh! What's going on!? I feel so itchy all over... I want to hurry and do it again!
Uzuki
Yes, so do I!
Rin
... Yeah. Next time will be better.
Pinya Colata
Pinya! Pinya nyanyaaa!
Uzuki
Pinya Colata? What's this, all of a sudden?
Mio
Doesn't Pinya seem super excited?
Rin
But they look happy... I think.
Yuuki
1. "They say they're happy to see you back on your feet."
Uzuki
Ah, everyone.
Kyaru
Honestly. After throwing them into a surprise concert with barely any practice, you don't just get to say that you're "happy to see you back on your feet."
Kyaru
Are you making a happy face... No, you're not. You've got just the same ugly, spartan face as always. Seriously!
Pinya Colata
Pinya!?
Kokkoro
Now, Lady Kyaru, you mustn't be violent.
Mio
U-Um! By the way... All of you from Gourmet Palace, we'd like to ask something of you.
Pecorine
Yes, what is it? If it's food, we'll have more in just a moment!
Rin
That's not it. Would you be willing to... stay with us in this village for another day?
Pecorine
Huh?
Pinya Colata
Pi!?
Yuuki
1. "It's fine by me."
Pinya
P-Pinya! Pinya pinya!
Uzuki
Are you sure it's okay? Pinya Colata seems to have some objections...
Yuuki
1. "They said, we'll end up arriving late..."
Uzuki
It's true that they're almost no time until the day of the audition. But, we...
Rin
... Right. If we go as we are now, we won't make any progress.
Mio
We want to show the people of this village a real idol concert. So...!
Yuuki
1. "That seems good."
Pinya Colata
P-Pinya...
Kokkoro
I can understand Pinya Colata's worries well... However, I will go along with Master's decision.
Pecorine
It's okay with us! The dishes that they cook with honey in this village are really tasty, anyway!
Kyaru
If it's what you want, then I don't see why not, right? We'll prepare some food for you so that you can focus on practice.
Kokkoro
There isn't much leeway in the schedule... But I think we may be able to make it to Muusa in time if we lighten the load of our carriage and take some slightly more dangerous shortcuts.
Uzuki
Ah, really? Kokkoro might be small, but she's really got it together!
Rin
She really does. Uzuki, you could learn a thing or two from her, particularly when it comes to cleaning up after yourself.
Uzuki
A-Ahahaha...
Mio
All right! Now that that's decided... Let's get back to our lessons right away!
Uzuki & Rin
Yeah!
Someone's stomach growls.
Mio
Whoa, that was loud! Who was that? Shimamu?
Uzuki
I-It wasn't me, okay!?
Rin
... Sorry. That was me.
Pecorine
Ahaha! It might be bad to eat too much, but it's also bad to eat too little! You won't be able to move well!
Right
Mm... Yeah, you're right. I'll take care.
Kokkoro
Then, let us share a meal, everyone. And then, after that...
Pinya Colata
Pinya!
Yuuki
1. "Lessons!"
Later.
Three
1, 2, 3, 4!
Pinya Colata
Pinya! Pinya pi!
Yuuki
1. "They said, be more conscious of your motions, all the way to your fingertips."
Uzuki
Okay... W-Whoa!
Rin
Uzuki, are you okay?
Uzuki
Ow, ha ha... I lost track of where my foot was...
Scene: The same rural village.
Pecorine
Excuse us! Please, put the bread in this bag!
Villager 1
Yep!
Kokkoro
Also... We'd like some honey, milk, and butter, please.
Villager 2
Here you go!
Pecorine
Oh, also, also, one kirabee larva!
Villager 1
Thanks for your business!
Kyaru
Hey, hold up! Get rid of that last one! I told you, there's no way I'm gonna eat some monster larva!
Scene: In the forest.
Monster
Roaaaar!
Pecorine
Here I go! Full power! Princess Strike!
Rin
By my azure blade... Slice the enemy apart!
Kyaru
Whew! Is that the last of them?
Kokkoro
Good work, everyone. Apparently, the monsters were drawn here from hearing your singing voices.
Kyaru
Seems like it. And, man, you guys aren't half bad!
Mio
Hee hee! Well, we were still adventurers, after all!
Uzuki
I'm sure the villagers will also be happy that we took out the monsters in this area!
Mio
Yeah! Then, let's sing a bunch and draw them all in!
Pecorine
By the way, Rin. What was that thing you said about your 'azure blade?'
Rin
Oh, um... Well, it was like... a set of magic words, or something.
Later.
Three
1, 2, 3, 4!
Pinya Colata
Pi pi, piinya!
Kokkoro
Everyone from New Generations... In just a matter of days, they've improved surprisingly much.
Kyaru
... Yeah. Even laypeople like us can tell that they've gotten way better, I think.
Pecorine
Yes, yes, how terrific! That surprise concert turned out to be a great opportunity, didn't it?
Kyaru
... Not just an opportunity, but it's as if it flipped some switch within them. I mean, really...
Three
5, 6, 7, 8!
Pinya Colata
Pi pi, piinya!
Kyaru
... Just what is this green thing...?
Scene: The same rural village.
Mio
Hah, hah...
Rin
(... Um...)
Uzuki
(D-Did we do it...?)
Villagers
......
Villager
Yeaaaah!
Villager 1
This time was great!
Villager 2
You were so adorable!
Three
...!
Uzuki
W-We did it...!
Mio
We did it, Shiburin, Shimamu!
Rin
Ha ha... We did.
Uzuki
Yes...! I'm so, so happy!
Kokkoro
Everyone, that was a splendid concert. However...
Pecorine
Thanks for waiting! We brought the carriage with us!
Kyaru
C'mon, all of you, there's no time to bask in your glory! Hurry and get on!
Uzuki
Ahh! That's right!
Rin
If we delay too long, it'll all be for nothing...!
Yuuki
1. "Hurry!"
Pinya Colata
Pinya, pinya!
Villager 1
You're going to the audition thing in Muusa, aren't you! Knock 'em out!
Villager 2
We're pulling for you!
Mio
Ha ha! Thank you!
Rin & Uzuki
We're off!