Siegfeld Institute of Music/School Story

Michiru:

Morning, Akira! Looks like a nice day today!

Akira:

I suppose so.

Michiru:

That's it? You're just as brusque as usual, aren't you?

Akira:

It's a special day today. I don't have time for idle chit-chat.

Michiru:

Sure, sure, I know.

Girl A:

Look! It's Yukishiro-senpai and Otori-senpai!

Girl B:

Oh, yeah. They're so stunning!

Girl C:

Of course they are. They wouldn't be Edels otherwise!

Michiru:

They're talking about us. Why don't you stop by for a chat with them, Akira?

Akira:

It's a waste of time. I've got to go.

Michiru:

Always so uncompromising...

Michiru:

Morning!

Girl A:

Oh! Good morning!

Michiru:

Are you first-years? The summer's over, but are you having fun at school?

Girl A:

Y-Yes! It's just so much fun!

Michiru:

Good, good. I'm glad to hear that!

Michiru:

Oh, but there's even more fun coming up in December.

Michiru:

Akira, Mei Fan, Yachiyo, and I will be performing "Elysion." Don't miss it!

Girl A:

O-Of course!

Girl B:

I, um... I'm so happy to get to talk to you, Otori-senpai!

Girl C:

Hold on, what? Otori-senpai was talking to me, not you!

Girl A:

You're both wrong! She was talking to none other than me!

Michiru:

Hey, now. No need to argue. Please be nice to each other, okay? Do it for me.

Girl A:

O-Okay!

Michiru:

Oops, I better go or Akira will leave me behind! See you!

Girl A:

Otori-senpai is such a kind person!

Girl B:

Many elite students gather at Siegfeld Institute of Music...

Girl B:

But even among them, only the top five are granted special titles named after precious metals and gems. She's one of them, bearing the title of Frau Saphir.

Girl C:

Oh gosh, she's so amazing. I can't believe we talked to her.

Michiru:

That was fun!

Akira:

You're an odd one. Was it really so enjoyable to talk to them?

Michiru:

Yeah!

Michiru:

I'm sure they wanted to talk to you, too. You're Frau platin, after all.

Akira:

I have nothing to say to them. Let's go.

Michiru:

You never change.

Michiru:

Are you ready, Akira?

Akira:

Obviously. You?

Michiru:

Yep, all good here. And now...

Michiru:

Mei Fan, you good?

Mei Fan:

Yes... I'm a little tense, but it's not a problem.

Yachiyo:

That might be a problem, Mei Fan.

Yachiyo:

Why don't you take today off? I'll do your lines instead!

Mei Fan:

I-I can do it!

Michiru:

Yeah, looks like you're both fine!

Yachiyo:

But really, Akira-senpai comes up with really bold ideas.

Yachiyo:

It'll be great if we can find someone good, but I'm not overly hopeful.

Mei Fan:

I'm sure we will! We've got Akira-san with us!

Michiru:

What do you think, Akira?

Akira:

It should be obvious.

Akira:

It's time. Let's go.

Michiru:

All right!

Akira:

My fellow students, the summer is over, and fall has just begun.

Akira:

Autumn colors, chirping crickets, moonlit nights--this is a beautiful season bursting with color.

Akira:

But there is something you must not forget.

Akira:

For us, students of Siegfeld Institute of Music, fall is a time of preparation for winter.

Akira:

As you all know, December brings an event which is a tradition at our school.

Akira:

A performance of the play "Elysion."

Akira:

The five Edels star in the play. Such is our custom, eternal and unbroken.

Akira:

However, currently there are only four Edels. The position of Frau Jade is currently unfilled.

Akira:

Our previous Frau Jade has left Siegfeld Institute of Music.

Akira:

It appears she was not worthy of the position of Frau Jade.

Akira:

It is a very concerning, deplorable state of affairs.

Akira:

However, it also offers you a unique opportunity.

Akira:

I hereby announce...

Akira:

The title of Frau Jade shall be given to one of you, who can prove her ability!

Akira:

That is all from me.

Mei Fan:

The vice president of the student council, Michiru Otori, will explain further.

Mei Fan:

Please continue to remain quiet.

Michiru:

Hello! I'm Michiru, taking over from Akira!

Michiru:

You're all probably getting tired of listening, so I'll try to keep it brief.

Michiru:

I think everyone knows this already, but Siegfeld Institute of Music is an elite academy.

Michiru:

We've got many exchange students too, and the global appeal of our school means we attract talent from all over the world.

Michiru:

The school is flexible in offering opportunities for growth, such as allowing particularly talented junior high students to take classes with older students.

Michiru:

Others may have mixed opinions about us, but we're very highly esteemed in the world of art.

Michiru:

Siegfeld has a special system of titles called Edels.

Michiru:

Let me explain the history of the Edels just a little bit.

Michiru:

It all started with the play "Elysion," Siegfeld Institute of Music's time-honored tradition. A system was born to select five top students to perform in the play.

Michiru:

As time went on, those five students were given other roles as well, such as running the student council.

Michiru:

These students representing Siegfeld started to be known as Edels.

Michiru:

Some time after that, five titles based on precious metals and gems were created for the Edels.

Michiru:

Some people think the titles and the Edels are the same thing, but the titles came afterwards.

Michiru:

Anyhow, now the top five students perform the school's most famous play and run the student council.

Michiru:

I guess it's a system worthy of Siegfeld Institute of Music, where everything is centered on the arts.

Michiru:

Right now we're looking for a new Frau Jade. It's the first time we're trying this, but as Akira said, this is your chance!

Michiru:

Now, as for what you need to do to be chosen...

Michiru:

It's extremely simple. All you need to do is show us you have the skill for!

Michiru:

If you manage to convince us Edels, led by Akira, that you've got what it takes, you're in!

Michiru:

We'll post the requirements later, but basically, we want to see what you can do without worrying about too many rules.

Michiru:

So, we're really looking forward to welcoming someone new to our Edel team!

Michiru:

That's all from me! Good luck!

Akira:

That was a long-winded explanation.

Michiru:

Ooh, harsh. Better than your lofty speech, though!

Michiru:

All right, fingers crossed we find someone good!

Akira:

Next.

Girl A:

Um... So let me get this right, should I just follow that choreography?

Akira:

Leave.

Girl A:

What? But I haven't even danced yet...

Mei Fan:

It's enough. Please do as you're told.

Yachiyo:

Sorry, but that's not the pace we need. We're looking for someone who doesn't need to be told everything.

Mei Fan:

Your time's over. Do you have any more questions?

Girl A:

*sniff* No, I don't!

Akira:

Next. Come forward.

Michiru:

Ah, as resolute as ever.

Yachiyo:

I hope that girl doesn't get too down on herself.

Michiru:

Nah, I think she'll be fine.

Michiru:

Maybe getting to stand in front of Akira was enough to make her happy.

Yachiyo:

I'm not sure I'd go that far.

Mei Fan:

That's how it is, though.

Yachiyo:

Huh, what? Is that how you'd feel, Mei Fan?

Mei Fan:

It's a very rare treat to have Akira-san's attention.

Mei Fan:

Michiru-san, we have some time, so do you mind if I give it a try?

Michiru:

Huh? Sure, but you may lose your title if Akira disapproves!

Mei Fan:

I'll be fine!

Michiru:

Ho ho! Mei Fan's going to take on Akira! This is going to be good!

Yachiyo:

Akira-senpai never ceases to amaze me.

Yachiyo:

She even comes up with new choreography on the spot each time for the evaluations.

Michiru:

AND she remembers every step every time!

Michiru:

You know how training at Siegfeld is draconian compared to other schools?

Michiru:

But Akira breezes through it all like it's nothing.

Yachiyo:

She really is a genius. I've got to keep trying harder.

Michiru:

Yeah? Then are you going to try to pass her test, too?

Yachiyo:

No, I'm not as gung-ho as Mei Fan.

Michiru:

I know, right? Besides, who can be bothered?

Yachiyo:

Oh, looks like Mei Fan's done.

Michiru:

Welcome back! It looked like you were doing pretty well.

Mei Fan:

No, not even close. I thought I could do better than that...

Mei Fan:

Akira-san is really extraordinary.

Yachiyo:

Ahaha! Your eyes are sparkling!

Michiru:

What about me? Am I extraordinary, too?

Mei Fan:

Huh? Um... Yeah? You are.

Michiru:

Hey, that didn't sound sincere.

Yachiyo:

Mei Fan only has eyes for Akira-senpai, and you can't do anything about it.

Mei Fan:

That's... That's not true...

Michiru:

Ah, I get it now. So that's how it is.

Michiru:

Good luck, Mei Fan!

Mei Fan:

Uh... Thanks...

Akira:

Next.

Shiori:

Yes...

Michiru:

Ah, time for the main contender.

Mei Fan:

The main contender?

Michiru:

Yeah! I'm guessing she'll end up being picked.

Michiru:

Even Akira has her eye on her.

Mei Fan:

She does...?

Akira:

Come in.

Shiori:

E-Excuse me...

Michiru:

Hello!

Shiori:

Oh, hello!

Michiru:

You don't have to be so nervous, you know.

Michiru:

There's no one scary here, except Akira.

Shiori:

Huh? Huh!?

Akira:

Michiru, no more jokes.

Michiru:

I wasn't joking, though!

Yachiyo:

Akira-senpai can be more than a little intimidating.

Mei Fan:

That's just part of her charm.

Michiru:

Whoa, some positive spin for you, Akira!

Akira:

Sit over there.

Shiori:

O-Okay.

Akira:

Yachiyo, explain.

Yachiyo:

Sure.

Yachiyo:

So, we asked you to come today to officially welcome you as a new member of the student council.

Shiori:

You mean...

Yachiyo:

Shiori Yumeoji-san. From this day on, you're Frau Jade.

Shiori:

I'm... Frau Jade...

Michiru:

Akira insisted no one besides you is fit for the role.

Shiori:

Oh, I'm so happy!

Michiru:

Well, it should've been obvious from the start. After all, you're the younger sister of Fumi Yumeoji.

Shiori:

...Uh.

Akira:

......

Michiru:

One sister leaves, another takes her place! How dramatic!

Yachiyo:

Yeah, we were put on the spot when she left, so it's good to have you!

Akira:

Yachiyo, mind what you say.

Akira:

Shiori is here through her skill alone. Don't say anything unnecessary.

Akira:

Don't worry about others' opinions. Simply show them your talent.

Shiori:

I understand...

Michiru:

It's a special occasion, so why don't you go out for a meal together, Akira and Shiori? To get to know each other better.

Akira:

Um... Yes, well. You can invite me any time.

Shiori:

Okay! Thank you!

Michiru:

........

Akira:

That's all from me. The meeting is over.

Michiru:

Yachiyo got a scolding!

Yachiyo:

I said too much...

Michiru:

Welcome to the team, Shiori! Bye-bye!

Shiori:

I, um... I don't like being compared to my sister.

Yachiyo:

Oh, really? But it's a good way to motivate someone.

Shiori:

If you can, please judge me for who I am, not in comparison to my sister.

Mei Fan:

I understand how you feel, but...

Mei Fan:

We can't exactly forget about your sister, because it's Fumi-san.

Yachiyo:

Yeah... We can't help seeing you as Fumi-senpai's little sister.

Shiori:

I know... I know that's how it is.

Shiori:

But still...

Shiori:

No, never mind. Thank you for today.

Yachiyo:

It's all right. Sorry about going on about that.

Yachiyo:

But you shouldn't worry about it too much. You wouldn't have been chosen if you weren't talented, remember?

Mei Fan:

Akira-san never lies. You can trust her words.

Mei Fan:

So be confident and work to become worthy of Frau Jade!

Shiori:

Yes. I'll do my best.

Yachiyo:

Okay, we've got to go now, too. See you!

Shiori:

See you later!

Shiori:

......

Shiori:

Huff... Oof...

Shiori:

Here I go...like this! And follow up with a pique turn... Aah!

Shiori:

Huff... Huff...

Shiori:

That's not good enough... I have to be able to do better or I'll be holding everyone back...

Shiori:

Ngh... One more time...

Michiru:

Shi-o-ri!

Shiori:

Huh? Whoa!

Shiori:

O-Otori-senpai!? How long have you been here?

Michiru:

Hahaha, did I surprise you? Success!

Michiru:

Anyway, first of all, no need to be so reserved. Call me Michiru, okay?

Michiru:

All the Edels call me by my first name.

Shiori:

Okay then... Michiru-senpai.

Michiru:

Yeah, that's better.

Michiru:

And as for how long I've been here... The answer would be right from the start, I guess!

Shiori:

Whaaat?

Michiru:

You know, you looked like something was on your mind today.

Michiru:

So I got worried and sneakily followed you here.

Michiru:

Was that a bad thing to do? I'm sorry, okay?

Shiori:

N-No, it's all right!

Shiori:

I should be thanking you for being concerned about me.

Michiru:

Oh, good!

Michiru:

By the way, you're feeling stuck, huh?

Shiori:

Y-You can tell?

Michiru:

Looks to me like you're obsessing over whether you deserve to be Frau Jade.

Shiori:

Yes... The more I think about it, the more uncertain I become.

Shiori:

I was trying to get over this anxiety by losing myself in a dance, but it didn't work at all.

Michiru:

Yeah, it totally sucked.

Shiori:

Huh?

Michiru:

You're not quite ready to dance without thinking about anything, Shiori.

Michiru:

You've got the choreography down, but you need to be conscious of your every movement down to your fingertips.

Michiru:

You're letting your emotions get the better of you, and you lose all sense of balance.

Shiori:

You can tell all that from what you just saw?

Michiru:

I'm actually quite amazing, despite appearances! Haha.

Michiru:

I'll give you tips on where you need to do better, so want to try it again?

Shiori:

!!

Shiori:

Yes, that's very kind of you!

Shiori:

Huff... Huff... Whew! How did I do, Michiru-senpai?

Michiru:

Nice! Now that's what one would expect from Frau Jade.

Shiori:

I'm so glad!

Shiori:

Um... I'm really grateful. Thanks to you, I feel a bit more confident now.

Shiori:

You took the time just to help me out...

Michiru:

Don't worry about it! Because you know what?

Michiru:

You're my friend, and I take good care of my friends.

Shiori:

Your friend... I'm so happy!

Michiru:

Yup!

Michiru:

I'll be looking forward to seeing how you do from now on. If there's anything troubling you, tell Akira or me, okay?

Shiori:

Okay! Thank you!

Michiru:

But wait, we're not done yet! Back to practice!

Shiori:

Okay!

Akira:

Yes, that's it.

Akira:

You've improved a lot in the last few days.

Shiori:

Thank you! I'll keep it up!

Mei Fan:

.....

Yachiyo:

Quite a surprise, isn't it?

Mei Fan:

Not really.

Yachiyo:

No, seriously, even I was shocked. You don't have to pretend in front of me.

Yachiyo:

Your charm lies in your honesty, you know.

Yachiyo:

Well, you can understand why Akira-senpai is so invested in helping her.

Mei Fan:

I'm not going to lose to her...

Yachiyo:

Oh? Are you jealous?

Mei Fan:

What are you getting at?

Yachiyo:

Even before Shiori showed up, you used to say Akira-senpai was your rival to overcome one day.

Yachiyo:

She was your goddess and your rival, and you're telling me you're not bothered at all now that Shiori's here?

Mei Fan:

Wha--!?

Yachiyo:

Might you be jealous that Akira-senpai has a new favorite?

Mei Fan:

It's nothing like that.

Yachiyo:

If you say so!

Yachiyo:

But it is bothering you, right? You should just be honest and confess.

Mei Fan:

C-Confess WHAT!?

Yachiyo:

I was half-joking! Only half, though.

Yachiyo:

Tackle the situation head-on, so at least you'll know where you stand. Remember what you did during the auditions for Frau Jade?

Yachiyo:

Just do something like that again. Confront Akira-senpai and unleash your pent-up emotions.

Mei Fan:

You're right. It might be better than the way I feel now.

Yachiyo:

Aww, sweet adolescence. So much excitement!

Mei Fan:

Akira-san!

Akira:

Don't interrupt. Wait five minutes.

Mei Fan:

I... I won't wait!

Shiori:

!?

Mei Fan:

I'm sorry to butt in, but I want to challenge you in a dance!

Akira:

A challenge, you say?

Mei Fan:

That's what I said.

Akira:

It's been a while.

Akira:

Shiori, let's take a short break.

Shiori:

Oh...okay.

Yachiyo:

Shiori! Come over here!

Akira:

Mei Fan, you really meant it?

Mei Fan:

Of course!

Akira:

Very well. Let's have a dance-off.

Yachiyo:

Ooh, things are getting exciting! Maybe I should go and get Michiru-senpai!

Shiori:

...Are you enjoying this?

Yachiyo:

No way! I'm worried, really. It doesn't happen often, so feast your eyes!

Shiori:

Huff... Huff...

Mei Fan:

...Akira-san. I admit defeat.

Akira:

An obvious result. But you weren't bad.

Akira:

You've improved, Mei Fan. You made a good showing.

Mei Fan:

Akira-senpai...

Akira:

I'm sorry, Shiori, but I've changed my mind. I feel like getting some exercise myself now.

Akira:

Mei Fan, want to practice with me?

Mei Fan:

Yes, thank you!

Yachiyo:

Shiori, looks like she stole Akira from under your nose! What will you do?

Shiori:

Huh, what? Is that what happened?

Michiru:

Aww, I guess Shiori doesn't feel the same way as Mei Fan.

Yachiyo:

Whoa! I didn't see you coming, Michiru-senpai!

Michiru:

That Akira's a heartbreaker, isn't she?

Yachiyo:

Well, isn't that what she needs to be the top student here?

Michiru:

Ahaha, could be!

Michiru:

But... Maybe she needs to be reined in a little.

Akira:

Too slow. Again, from the start.

:

Okay!

Yachiyo:

Yeah, yeah.

Akira:

Listen, in this scene you have to pay attention to each other's expressions—

Michiru:

Akira, you got a minute?

Akira:

What is it? We're rehearsing for "Elysion" right now.

Michiru:

Yeah, I can see that. Anyway, can I talk to you?

Akira:

.....

Akira:

Mei Fan, Shiori, Yachiyo. Please carry on without me.

:

Will do!

Yachiyo:

See you later!

Akira:

What is it, all of a sudden?

Michiru:

What is it? Gosh, you don't know?

Akira:

I have no idea what you're trying to get at.

Michiru:

It's about Shiori and Mei Fan.

Michiru:

Akira, you noticed that Shiori's upset about Fumi, right?

Akira:

Fumi? Ah, yes, that.

Akira:

She may benefit from my advice on the subject of performing...

Akira:

But it's not my place to pry into this business between her and her sister.

Michiru:

She needs someone to talk to about it!

Michiru:

Become her ally, her mentor... That's a sure way to gain her trust!

Michiru:

I gave you a natural way to set up a chance to talk about it on the day she joined us, but you didn't even notice!

Michiru:

"You can invite me any time"? Are you so socially inept you can't see she'd be too intimidated to do that?

Michiru:

All you had to do was play along and engage with her!

Michiru:

I need Shiori for my future plays! What are you going to do if she quits!?

Akira:

But things worked out...

Michiru:

Huh? So what?

Michiru:

They only worked out because I stepped in.

Akira:

That... Well, that's true, but...

Michiru:

Getting sloppy and thinking it's okay because things worked out is third-rate!

Michiru:

*sigh* How long do I have to wait for you to finally go from third-rate to second-rate?

Akira:

What does it even take to become second-rate in your mind?

Michiru:

Huh? You're talking back to me?

Akira:

...Never mind. I should have done better.

Michiru:

Hmph. That's not all, though.

Michiru:

First you don't do enough to support Shiori, but then you become obsessed with coaching her.

Michiru:

Mei Fan was burning with jealousy!

Michiru:

It all worked out in the end, but Yachiyo was egging her on!

Michiru:

I need both Mei Fan and Shiori to achieve my goals. Get that through your head.

Akira:

All right... I'm sorry about that...

Michiru:

Apologizing to me won't fix anything. Apologize to her!

Akira:

I...can't really do that...

Michiru:

Huh? What are you so flustered about? Of course it was a joke!

Michiru:

We can't have anyone else see you acting all humble.

Michiru:

You should know better.

Akira:

.....

Michiru:

Well? Don't you have anything to say for yourself?

Akira:

...No, I don't.

Michiru:

Listen, have you forgotten the plans I have for you?

Akira:

You want to create the ultimate troupe with me at its center.

Michiru:

You got that? Then do as I say.

Michiru:

Things won't work unless we keep everyone idolizing you.

Mei Fan:

Oh, there you are! Um...

Michiru:

Ah!?

Michiru:

You're the top student at Siegfeld, Akira, and I'll do all I can to support you!

Akira:

Support me...? Oh, thanks.

Michiru:

Let's get back. Everyone's waiting for us!

Akira:

Now that everyone's here, let's get straight to the reason I called you.

Akira:

We received word from the National Student Drama Performance Festival committee about the students who have qualified.

Michiru:

Performance Festival for short, it's the oldest such festival in Japan!

Yachiyo:

Oh, that's awesome. So, who's been chosen? I bet it's Akira-senpai again!

Shiori:

Wow! Two years in a row, that's amazing!

Michiru:

Hold on, what if it's all of us?

Akira:

It is, in fact.

:

!!

Akira:

Akira Yukishiro, Michiru Otori, Liu Mei Fan, Yachiyo Tsuruhime, and Shiori Yumeoji.

Akira:

All five of us have qualified for this year's Performance Festival.

Mei Fan:

I... I qualified!

Shiori:

That's incredible! I'm so happy!

Yachiyo:

Hey, we're the Edels, after all.

Akira:

Incidentally...

Akira:

While five students have been chosen from Siegfeld Institute of Music...

Akira:

Nine have qualified from Seisho Music Academy.

Michiru:

Whoa, that's almost double.

Mei Fan:

Quantity doesn't matter! Seisho can't compare to us!

Mei Fan:

Right?

Michiru:

You go, Mei Fan!

Akira:

That's all from me.

Akira:

Don't let the joy of being chosen to perform at the festival go to your heads.

Akira:

We have "Elysion" coming up.

Shiori:

Of course!

Akira:

Our focus must be on practice.

Akira:

Let's get started right away. Come to the rehearsal room as soon as you're ready.

Shiori:

Um... Didn't it seem like Akira-senpai wasn't quite herself today?

Mei Fan:

You noticed it, too? I thought the same.

Yachiyo:

Yeah, maybe something's bothering her. Maybe the fact so many girls from Seisho were chosen?

Michiru:

No, I don't think that's the only thing.

Michiru:

Sure, the numbers might be one thing, but there's something else, too.

Michiru:

Look at the list of Seisho members. Maya Tendo is among them, see?

Mei Fan:

That name rings a bell! She was Akira-san's rival at last year's Performance Festival.

Michiru:

Bingo!

Michiru:

The last Performance Festival turned into a showdown between Siegfeld's Akira and Seisho's Maya Tendo.

Michiru:

They weren't even playing leading roles, but they overshadowed everyone else.

Shiori:

Yukishiro-senpai was so cool at the festival.

Yachiyo:

Yeah, I know! That performance motivated a lot of girls to apply to our department.

Michiru:

Of course, most people like that give up and leave once they realize how tough our practices are.

Michiru:

Well anyway, that's why I think Akira's thinking about Maya Tendo.

Michiru:

I bet she wants to determine who's better once and for all.

Mei Fan:

Akira-san will win, hands down!

Shiori:

I can't even imagine Yukishiro-senpai losing to someone else.

Michiru:

Ahaha, you all really look up to her.

Michiru:

That's good... Hehe.

Yachiyo:

Seriously though, I wouldn't miss this year's Performance Festival no matter what.

Shiori:

Yachiyo-senpai, you won't, because you'll be performing, too...

Yachiyo:

Oops, that's right!

Michiru:

Well, girls, that's enough chitchat. Or Akira's wrath shall be upon us! Time to go.

Mei Fan:

Yachiyo, are you ready?

Yachiyo:

Oh, sorry. I've got something to do, so go ahead without me.

Mei Fan:

Oh, okay. I'll go now, but try to hurry.

Mei Fan:

We're at the most important stage of "Elysion" rehearsals...

Yachiyo:

Sure, sure, I know.

Yachiyo:

*sigh* All right then.

Yachiyo:

Time to write my report.

Yachiyo:

To Siegfeld Institute of Music's Board of Directors... First, an evaluation of the Edels.

Yachiyo:

Frau Rubin, Liu Mei Fan.

Yachiyo:

Serious, honest and straightforward. An exchange student from China who speaks Japanese fluently.

Yachiyo:

She's into Japanese capsule toys and owns an impressive collection of them.

Yachiyo:

She can handle a wide range of roles with enough skill to impress even Akira Yukishiro.

Yachiyo:

Her dancing skills are also top-class, and her diligent personality adds to her great promise.

Yachiyo:

That said, her excessive adoration of Akira Yukishiro causes occasional unpredictability.

Yachiyo:

Frau Jade, Shiori Yumeoji.

Yachiyo:

She is likely the most sensible of all the Edels.

Yachiyo:

She's shy but also strong-minded and friendly. She has no faults of character.

Yachiyo:

Given the latent character flaws of the other Edels, her addition to the team has been the greatest boon in this school term.

Yachiyo:

She is competitive toward her older sister. Some uncertainty was observed initially, but that has now been resolved.

Yachiyo:

Others may need to be present as well if she is reunited with her sister.

Yachiyo:

Frau Perle, that's me.

Yachiyo:

No special remarks. Happily taking part in all activities.

Yachiyo:

That should do. Don't need them investigating me needlessly.

Yachiyo:

Frau Platin, Akira Yukishiro.

Yachiyo:

Demanding toward others, but also unforgiving toward herself. The perfect student, excelling in all disciplines.

Yachiyo:

However, she works hard for this perfection.

Yachiyo:

Her talent does not make her complacent, and she spares no effort to stay at the top.

Yachiyo:

She tends to believe she's always right, but Michiru Otori is there to keep her in check.

Yachiyo:

She is worthy of her position as Siegfeld Institute of Music's top student and is capable of leading our school in the right direction.

Yachiyo:

Preparations for "Elysion" are progressing as planned and I do not foresee any problems with the public showing of the play.

Yachiyo:

Lastly, Frau Saphir, Michiru Otori.

Yachiyo:

At first glance she seems friendly and open, but she keeps her cards close to her chest.

Yachiyo:

Her level of ability is yet unclear and further observation is required.

Yachiyo:

Other than that...

Yachiyo:

Although on the surface she's a loyal follower of Akira, I suspect that behind the scenes, Michiru has the upper hand over her.

Yachiyo:

Nah, I can't put this in.

Yachiyo:

They told me to keep my guesses out of the report, so I'll delete that...

Yachiyo:

Okay, that's all five. No issues.

Yachiyo:

I shall continue my observations.

Yachiyo:

I remain committed to upholding the fine traditions of Siegfeld Institute of Music... There, done.

Yachiyo:

*yawn* Writing this tired me out!

Yachiyo:

Not like I can refuse an order from the school board, but I never thought I'd be acting like a spy.

Yachiyo:

What are they so worried about, anyway? Beats me.

Yachiyo:

...Oh, shoot! Look at the time!

Yachiyo:

I can picture Akira-senpai's angry face already!

Yachiyo:

Got to get going!

Akira:

It was a wonderful show, everyone.

Akira:

No one besides us could have taken it to this level.

Akira:

Many of those in the audience are saying it was the best performance to date.

Akira:

But this is not good enough. We must continue our training every day.

Akira:

Never ease up on your practice. Keep aiming higher and higher!

Akira:

...That is what I would usually say, but today I want to thank you.

Akira:

I'm grateful for your hard work in making this happen.

Mei Fan:

Akira-san...!

Mei Fan:

Performing "Elysion" with you has been one of my goals...

Mei Fan:

Now that this dream has come true, I'm so overcome with emotion.

Shiori:

Me, too. I'm so happy, I loved it so much. My heart is still beating fast...

Shiori:

I wasn't originally meant to perform in this play...

Shiori:

But I got this opportunity thanks to you choosing me as an Edel...

Yachiyo:

Whoa, aren't you two being too melodramatic? It was fun, that's for sure, though.

Yachiyo:

But there's still more to come.

Akira:

Yachiyo is right. The Performance Festival awaits us next.

Yachiyo:

For you this will be about taking down Seisho, right?

Akira:

Don't be silly.

Akira:

That is, however, what the public seems to make out of this festival. So we will face Seisho Music Academy, we will face Maya Tendo...

Akira:

And crush them.

Yachiyo:

Haha! That's Akira-senpai for you! I'm with you!

Mei Fan:

And me, too!

Shiori:

And me!

Michiru:

Okay, guess you can count me in, too!

Michiru:

Lead us well and don't stray off the path, okay, Akira?

Akira:

Heh. Of course.

Elle:

Welcome, Stage Girls of the Siegfeld Institute of Music Acting Department.

:

Ah!?

Elle:

Do you have what it takes to pass the auditions, become top stars, and stand on the stage of destiny?

Akira:

What?

Elle:

Those who take pride in their skill find their way without fail...

Elle:

To the Revues featuring chosen Stage Girls.

Elle:

Where you battle for Brilliance, where you wager your pride, hoping to emerge victorious.

Elle:

Three rival schools await you.

Elle:

Rinmeikan Girls School, Frontier School of Arts, and Seisho Music Academy.

Mei Fan:

Seisho!?

Yachiyo:

It's like we're destined to face them.

Elle:

If you are interested, I will lead you there.

Yachiyo:

This sounds really fishy! But it looks like it's got Akira-senpai's attention.

Akira:

I'm not one to back down from a challenge.

Michiru:

.......

Elle:

It is sure to include a Revue against the rival you hope to face.

Akira:

...Even you're saying this?

Michiru:

I want to do this, too! Sounds fun!

Mei Fan:

If Akira-san is going to do this, I will, too!

Shiori:

Are you... Are you all going?

Akira:

Of course.

Shiori:

You wouldn't listen if I tried to stop you, would you...?

Elle:

Oh? If it isn't the younger sister.

Does that mean...!?:

Elle:

You will know if you participate.

Shiori:

...Okay. I'm going, too!

Yachiyo:

You can't take the easy way out, can you, Shiori? Don't worry, I'll be there for you.

Mei Fan:

Yeah, right. You just want to see what happens.

Yachiyo:

Hahah, you got me!

Michiru:

So, Akira? You okay with this?

Akira:

Obviously. Edels of Siegfeld Institute of Music...

Akira:

We will take on this challenge!

Elle:

Thank you for signing up for the auditions.