Sakura was in low spirits, and the other two looked thoroughly downcast as well.
"Maybe it's because our performances have been the same lately, so fewer and fewer people have been coming to watch. These past few days, the seats have even been empty, without a single cheer."
As they explained what had happened, everyone else grew heavyhearted too. Even Misty had never expected things at home to take such a turn.
Beside them, Xia You rubbed his chin.
Although their situation sounded worthy of sympathy, he had seen the trio's performance before. Coupled with the time he had spent working behind the scenes after transmigrating to Kalos, it only took a little thought for him to understand where the problem lay.
"Things may have ended up this way because you've misjudged how to position your performances."
At his words, everyone turned to look, and Sakura and the other two gave him especially surprised looks.
"Huh? Why do you say that?"
Xia You said slowly, "Actually, the last time I came to the Cerulean Gym, I watched your show before battling you. How should I put it? It was certainly impressive, but there wasn't enough variety. At least, after watching the whole thing, when I tried to remember it afterward, well... all I could remember were a few pairs of long legs above the water..."
Misty rolled her eyes at him, while Sakura and the other two exchanged looks.
"Well..."
They had actually been completely confident in their show. More importantly, they enjoyed showing everyone their beauty through Water Ballet.
Hearing that someone's only impression of them was their legs did hurt a little.
Though they did not want to admit it, their dwindling audience had shattered that lovely dream and forced them to accept the fact.
Ayame asked, "Then