Chapter 553

After a brief preparation, Maruyama Aya, microphone in hand, addressed the audience. "Everyone~ the next song will be the last one for today~"

"Ugh, ugh, ugh, ugh--"

X N.

Before the female students could feel any more sadness, Maruyama Aya's actions silenced all their objections.

"Aww~ I know everyone is reluctant to see this end, but there's nothing I can do... I'm also very reluctant to leave you all~!"

She wiped her pained face, removing the tears that kept sliding down her cheeks, glistening in the sunlight.

When they saw her burst into tears in front of everyone, the teachers and students around her were stunned and momentarily forgot to stall for time.

"Aya-chan..."

Shirasagi Chisato turned her head away in shame, unwilling to admit that she knew her.

Maruyama Aya sniffed, took the tissue offered to her, and, thinking it was from Shirasagi Chisato and the others, quickly wiped her face, saying, "Thank you..."

"You're welcome, Miss Cai."

"Eh..."

Maruyama Aya stopped moving, stiffly turning her delicate neck to see Ogura Asahi looking at her with a half-smile.

"Miss Cai looks so cute when she cries~"

"Whoa!!!"

Maruyama Aya was so startled that she almost dropped the microphone.

Fortunately, he was mindful of the occasion and didn't dwell on it. "Alright, let's get started."

"Ah, okay!"

Maruyama Aya breathed a sigh of relief and quickly announced, "Um, the next song is 'Hula Hula'—Oops! I bit my tongue again~!"

Her face tightened, and she looked pained, which drew laughter from the audience.

Shirasagi Chisato, unable to find a better excuse, said, "That's so typical of Aya's style~"

"Alright, our song for today is 'Yura Yura Ring-Dong-Dance,' please enjoy it."

If we were to name PP's two most famous songs, they would probably be "Shuwa Shuwa~" and "Eula Eula ~".

As Shirasagi Chisato's Kanon faded, the accompaniment in the venue immediately followed, and after a burst of electronic Keyboard accompaniment, the vocals began:

"ゆらゆらゆらゆらRing Dong (Eula Eula Eula Eula RING~DONG~)"

(Maruyama Aya)

"ゆらゆらゆらゆらRing Dong" (Takamatsu Akari)

"ゆらゆらゆらゆらRing Dong" (合)

This song was originally a duet between Maruyama Aya and Shirasagi Chisato. Now, it's just that Shirasagi Chisato's part has been replaced by Takamatsu Akari, which is very convenient for the Band Showdown.

When choosing songs and assigning responsibilities for the lyrics yesterday, he didn't hesitate at all and immediately chose The Song of the Band Showdown first choice, which saved him a lot of trouble.

"Your beautiful figure is reflected in my eyes, and it seems to me like Phantom)"

(Maruyama Aya)

"ためぐくもりげえられたレールをひとりく (Long sigh, looking up at the hazy sky, walking alone on the established road)"

(Takamatsu Akari)

"がんばれのも(Words of hard work)"

(Maruyama Aya)

"ねじれてかなくて(also twisted and unable to convey)"

(Takamatsu Akari)

"..."

"..."

As the song progressed smoothly, Maruyama Aya put down the microphone and switched to an earpiece. Then, wearing a pink idol dress, she began to dance in front of the camera.

Like the embodiment of the word "cute," she gracefully twirled her body, making heart-shaped gestures and various captivating movements and dances that instantly drew everyone's attention.

Twenty seconds later.

Wearing a yellow dress, Shirasagi Chisato put down her Bass and joined her solo performance with a lively and natural grace, dancing a duet with her.

The contrasting colors of pink and yellow elevate this beauty to another level.

Forty seconds later.

A touch of purple was added, and together with pink and yellow, they danced in opposite directions around the center of the stage, forming a harmonious rotating circle.

The colors of the group overlapped, making it difficult for others to discern their features. Only the Keyboard in the background, missing a piece, revealed that the newcomer was Wakamiya Eve.

Sixty seconds later.

The light green drummer joining in is Yamato Maya.

One and a half minutes later.

After Ogura Asahi gave up DJing and took over the guitar duties, Hikawa Hina also put down her guitar, adding that missing touch of blue to the multicolored Yotsuba.

With all five colors gathered, they were finally able to unleash their full power.

Facing the audience below, they rose and fell, their colors and light overlapping and alternating. Although there were only five people, their constant movement created the illusion of endless splendor.

If their previous dances conveyed a sense of awe, then their joint dance fully demonstrated what a visual feast of color truly means!

And, what is an idol!

Unlike other bands, Pastel*Palettes' primary role is that of idols, and their role as a band is secondary.

What is an idol? An idol is someone who is beautiful, cute, can sing and dance, and can inspire dreams in people.

In other words, they not only have to take on various job interviews every day, but also practice singing and composing, and hone their dance skills.

They are also the only dream band in all of Bando-ri's bands where all members can dance.

For them, this kind of performance is just routine, nothing special.

What Shirasagi Chisato had told Ogura Asahi before was that they had also decided to perform their final show as a dance, and they asked if they could accompany them with instruments.

As for Maruyama Aya, the lead vocalist of PP, she looks soft and delicate, seemingly only less fragile than Takamatsu Akari and Kurata Mashiro.

But in reality, she is also the only lead vocalist among all of them, apart from the exceptionally talented Xian Tsurumaki Kokoro, who can sing and dance at the same time while maintaining a very stable voice... All those years of hard work as a trainee have paid off.

If it really came down to a fight, she could definitely take on several people at once.

Terrifying!!!

[Note: By the way, it's hard to say for sure in games and anime, but it seems that most of the real-life band members have performed at the Budokan.]

Final.

The five people stood evenly at five points, simultaneously raising their right hands, as if to lift up the sky and the music together. Maruyama Aya and Takamatsu Akari concluded once again with the opening lyrics:

"ゆらゆらゆらゆらRing Dong" (Maruyama Aya)

"ゆらゆらゆらゆらRing Dong" (Takamatsu Akari)

"ゆらゆらゆらゆらRing Dong" (合)

After a brief silence, the scene erupted into an uproar!

"Wa..."

"So beautiful!!!"

So cute!!!!!!

"I can't take it anymore!!!"

"I didn't expect there would be dance performances!!!"

"..."

The applause was thunderous and prolonged, and everyone's face was flushed with warmth.

On stage, seeing such a respectful scene, the girls in the band were also very gratified.

"Asahi-chan!"

Hikawa Hina disbanded the group in a second and, under the watchful eyes of the others, went to Ogura Asahi's side.

"What's wrong, Hina- san?"

He put down his guitar and looked at this unconventional person with a puzzled expression.

"That... is a regular program, right?"

She narrowed her yellow-green eyes, raised her right hand, and snapped her fingers.

"That?"

"This is it!"

She leaped up, supporting herself on his shoulders, and lightly tapped his forehead.

"Today was absolutely amazing, absolutely amazing!"

With her hands on her hips, she twirled around and flashed a peace sign, then hopped and skipped around the stage to vent her energy.

"..."

She probably thought this was something he had discussed with Toyama Kasumi and Tsurumaki Kokoro, so she felt it was necessary for PP to do it too... Ugh, time is killing us.

To make it easier for the audience to see her clearly, she even turned her body to face them.

Similarly, perhaps feeling that both sides have already been kissed, one should kiss the middle for the sake of symmetry.

Ogura Asahi's mind was currently occupied with only one thought: the thought processes of geniuses are indeed unique...

What? You're asking how he knew she thought that way?

Then let me ask you—don't you think I'm a genius?

His strong adaptability made him much better this time than when he was ambushed by Tsurumaki Kokoro, and he quickly regained his composure.

Then, he glanced with amusement at Maruyama Aya, who was also watching this scene...

"Eh, eh?!"

Maruyama Aya looked left and right and realized that she was all alone. She was surprised and curled up, feeling a chill on her skin.

For some reason, she seemed to understand what the other person meant...

"Me... do I have to do it too?"

She tentatively and Kokoro inquired.

Ogura Asahi didn't answer directly, but instead said to herself, "Speaking of which~ Kasumi-senpai and Kokoro-senpai are both lead vocalists~"

"Hmm~ Eh~"

Maruyama Aya let out a soft moan, then bit her lip, resignedly walked to his side, her heart pounding.

No, it's okay... It's nothing serious, they're all girls... And Asahi-chan is so cute...

But I'm really scared of what's going on!!!

She tremblingly raised her large pink eyes, her expression as fragile as if she had seen her natural enemy.

She tiptoed, slowly preparing to imprint the pink petals onto him.

Seeing her fearful expression, Ogura Asahi relaxed her brow, wondering if she had been too harsh on her.

Before she could actually kiss him, he imitated Hikawa Hina and kissed her forehead.

Hmm, two kisses, two kisses in return, very symmetrical.

Chapter 498 Completely Under Control!

"Alright, Miss Cai, shall we go line up?"

"Eh? Ah, okay!"