Pressing Times is the fifth chapter of the main story of Shōjo☆Kageki Revue Starlight: Re LIVE.
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Revues bring many Stage Girls together.

As the number of possibilities increases exponentially, the outcome becomes unpredictable... Isn't that the kind of show you wanted, Giraffe?

Using small amounts of overflowing brilliance from each of the Stage Girls to bring "Starlight" back...

You knew what I was doing?

The Stage Girls who must portray the story were at risk of losing their brilliance.

I couldn't accept that, so I came up with this method.

You probably have no idea why I did this...

I know.

But even all those Revues, with all those Stage Girls, did not restore brilliance to "Starlight."

That tower, though...

That is without a doubt the brilliance of "Starlight." If we could only get it back...

I can't believe the audition was put on hold!

It's not the end, is it?

If it's just on hold, it can be resumed later, no?

I got an email! It's from Elle!

Let me see... "About the auditions on hold."

Isn't that some good timing?

Karen-chan!

Let's go!

Now that we're here... What do we do?

It looks like the girls from the other schools are here, too.

We're just being bossed around...

First they put things on hold and kick us out, and now they suddenly drag us back in.

Yeah, even Kaoruko isn't that bossy!

Yes, exactly, even I wouldn't-- Wait, what?

I'm not bossy, I'm just honest about what I want!

Yeah, sure.

It's not like ordering us around is anything new... Anyway, what on earth is that tower?

Thank you all for coming.

Elle, what's going on with the audition?

We've had to postpone it temporarily due to the emergence of the tower.

Well, can't you get rid of it and resume the audition?

That will be up to you.

What, you want us to get rid of the tower?

That's really asking too much.

We're Stage Girls, not a demolition team.

What if I told you that it's the only way to save "Starlight"?

It's to save "Starlight"!?

...The only way?

At the top of the tower awaits the brilliance of "Starlight."

If you Stage Girls manage to reach the top...

You should be able to save "Starlight."

...Somehow I trust you even less now.

Saving "Starlight" is my objective, too.

Hold on a minute.

That may be enough for you to convince the Seisho girls, but we've got our own reasons for participating in the auditions.

So we're not okay with you pausing the audition and telling us to take care of some tower!

You go, girl! Give it to her!

I did not have anything to do with the tower's appearance.

Think we buy that?

Whether you do or not, it's impossible to predict what might happen next.

Huh!? The Korosu are coming out of the tower!

We're not done talking!

Sorry, but please understand, "Starlight" is an extremely important play to us...

No, this issue concerns all of you Stage Girls, not just the Seisho students.

What do you mean?

The history of theatre is created story by story, building on one another like a house of cards.

Now imagine what happens when one of the cards is removed...

It all falls apart?

Yes.

This is especially true in the case of long-loved masterpieces such as "Starlight."

It's impossible to predict what effect its disappearance would have.

But your treasured stories may well be caught up in the chaos that follows.

What I want is to protect those stories.

That's super serious! Akira-san, we can't just stand by and do nothing!

I see now that it's a grave situation. But still, I can't just accept this...

Thank you for your understanding.

You're all coming, right?

Sure, Karen-chan!

You bet!

She was asking us, not you!

"Starlight" is in trouble, right? So we're on the same team now.

You're welcome to join us, but you better look after yourselves.

Thanks for the warning. All right, everyone. Let's buckle down!

You guys are coming, right, Akira-chan? Looks like you're all fired up. Great!

When the story goes astray, we have to amend the script.

Isn't that right, Akira-senpai?

Tamao-senpai, we're going too, right?

I couldn't bear it if plays we've done together disappeared...

We can't stand by and watch as plays disappear from the world. They're like, half of life's pleasure!

Let's do this, for the sake of the audition and our plays.

It's a nice change to be hanging out with all of you like this!

Don't you agree, Akira-chan?

.....

Hmm?

Y-Yeah... It feels so different.

Right? It's kind of exciting!

I feel you! I'm excited, too. The thrill of not knowing what's about to happen!

Do I have to remind you that it's not all fun and games?

Indeed, it's not.
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Whoa!

Why are you here!?

I was worried about you, thinking of the challenges ahead.

You? Worried about us? Yeah, right.

Huh!? The lights went out!
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"Today is the day of the once-a-year shooting star spectacle."

That's a line from "Starlight"!

It would seem that the Korosu await you inside as well.

No time to talk about it! Shouldn't you be calling the start of an etude, Elle?

...Very well. The etude featuring the Korosu of the Tower shall now begin.

I was dreaming of performing together with you, Akira-chan! It's going to be awesome!

Whatever.

All right, I've got this!

Thanks, Akira-chan! Sharing the stage with you was a great learning experience!

.....

Akira-chan! Let's do this again some time!

She doesn't give up, does she?

Aruru-chan... Hehe... She's a fun one.

Climbing the tower is one thing, but having to fight the Korosu as well? Ugh!

There is no telling what awaits you farther in. Please be careful.

I'm, sure, but...

What exactly do you want us to do?

I'm afraid this tower is an enigma to me as well.

All I know is that the brilliance of "Starlight" can be found at the top.

Retrieve it, and the play will be saved.

You sound awfully sure of that.

And anyway, who are you, really?

...It's only natural for you to be suspicious of me, I suppose.

I oversee the comings and goings of stories. plays and performances are just as important to me as they are to you.

Please, just trust me for now.

It's a fact that "Starlight" is fading away.

It's not like there's anything else we can do.

All right, we'll climb the tower.

...Thank you.

It's going to be fine if we all go together! Just like earlier!

"You're most at danger of getting hit right after dodging."

We can't underestimate the risk.

Um...

That was a quote by Nietzsche.

Oh, are you an avid reader by any chance?

Yes, actually.

Once this is all over, I'd love to talk to you about books you've enjoyed.

Me, too. I'll think of interesting ones to suggest.

Ebisu-san, those pirouettes and steps you did in the last etude--would you mind showing me that combination later?

I don't mind, but why?

I thought it was amazing, so I wanted to learn to do it.

Okay, no problem!

Every day at Frontier must be a blast with so many fun girls!

Haha, I could say the same about your school!

I thought so, too!

If anything, you're the most amusing, Lalafin!

Nope, I'm no fun at all.

Yeah? Then who do you think is the most fun?

Tsukasa?

You can't be serious!

It's adorable how you get sulky so easily and then binge-eat candy, and buy wacky outfits...

That's just my stress management technique, okay? That's how I avoid sulking too much...

It's really amusing to watch, though!

You got me interested. What are the outfits like?

Ugh, not you too, Nana...

You can call me Banana. I like that nickname.

You do? Okay then, Banana.

I'll show you her weird outfits next time, Banana!

Give me a break, Lalafin!

Misora, Shizuha-chan, let's go already! We've got to save "Starlight"!

Why is she so hyped about this?

I think part of it is that she's happy to help, but mostly it's just that she loves being on stage.

But come on, we're talking about an etude here...

I don't think it makes any difference to Aruru.

That so? Have you known her a long time, Misora?

...Yes, I've had to resign myself to her presence in my life.

Sounds like she's a handful.

Huh? Oh, yeah, she is. Never know what she'll do next.

Don't just take it. Try being assertive with her. Futaba could use that advice, too.

Hey! Don't make this about me!

Assertive, huh?

Misora! Get a move on! Time for the next etude!

Ugh, there she goes, running off on her own again.

She's a different kind of pain than Kaoruko...

True. Okay, Futaba, we'd better follow after them, too!

Are we close to the top of the tower? It doesn't feel like it at all.

So you two were childhood friends who met again after ten years? That's like destiny at work! I love it!

Yeah, it definitely was destiny!

Yachiyo, are you listening to me?

Where did you study before coming to Seisho Music Academy, Hikari?

The Royal Academy of Theatrical Actors in England.

Huh? The Royal Academy? Wow!

I was thinking of studying abroad there, too!

Why did you choose Siegfeld, Mei Fan-san?

I saw Akira-san in the school's promo video and was really impressed. I wanted to meet her and try to surpass her!

The video footage was a few years old, though. So when I met Akira-san, she was even more amazing!

Tendo-san, did you know Yukishiro-san before last year's Performance Festival?

I hadn't met her, but I had heard a lot about her.

......

Something the matter, Yukishiro-san?

What kind of person is Karen Aijo?

Me? I'm in Seisho Music Academy's 99th Class, Student Number 1! My favorite food is pickled plums! What else do you want to know?

I wasn't asking you.

But it's about me!

She's a brilliant Stage Girl, as you could tell at the Revue.

High praise, and coming from you...

One more question... What happened to you during the year since the previous Performance Festival?

I suppose I would have to say...fierce competition with rivals and creating a performance together for the 100th Seisho Festival.

I see.

Don 't just end it there! Ask for the juicy details! It's a unique opportunity.

No, I'm good.

What, you're done talking? I'll be off, then!

Where are you going, Michiru-senpai?

Just to have a look around, since we're here!

Are you okay with that, Yukishiro-senpai?

Let her do as she wants.

Huh... I thought Siegfeld was really strict about rules.

Um... Michiru-senpai is something of an exception, but the school is very strict and orderly.

Akira-san, it looks like there's an open area up ahead. I'll go check it out!

...It is a strict and orderly school, right?

..Why are you asking me?

Akira-san! It looks like we're at the top!
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