()||9<黑屏1>0,10: ()||<黑屏2>73: P38(0)P38||BGM_Hello:(Sobs) How am I going to break the news to them... HK45(0)Gr HK45||:Well, regardless of how you're going to do it, shouldn't you come back first so you can tell us? P38(0)P38||:Uwah! Gr HK45! And is that Stechkin over there?! SpectreM4(0)Spectre M4||:Hey, I'm here too... P38(0)P38||:Ah, and Spectre M4... How did you know I was here? HK45(0)Gr HK45||:Stechkin told us. She said she saw you just now while she was passing by. +Why didn't you come back to tell us about it? P38(0)P38||:I...I didn't dare go back to face you... +I mean, I'm supposed to be the star of this plan, but I couldn't even do a simple venue booking... HK45(0)Gr HK45||:Well, that's something the three of us will have to deal with together. +We agreed to shine together on the stage, didn't we, P38? SpectreM4(0)Spectre M4||:If you're facing problems, you ought to speak up right away. That way we can think of a solution together. +Trying to handle things by yourself is only going to slow progress, P38. P38(0)P38||:Yeah... I'm sorry, I just don't handle stress well. +I need to be strong to take center stage! HK45(0)Gr HK45||:That's the spirit! Now you're starting to look more like our lead singer! APS(0)Stechkin||:Er...pardon me for interrupting, but what are you talking about? HK45(0)Gr HK45||:Thanks for your concern. +This is just a small project of ours, and we're still in the beginning stages of putting it into practice. APS(0)Stechkin||:Don't feel like talking about it? But the truth is, I'm the one who booked the place. P38(0)P38||:Huh? It's you? Are you going to hold an event? APS(0)Stechkin||:Well, I was planning to hold an event to thank my friends for their hard work. +Do you see how everyone's tired when they come back and they just can't bring themselves to cheer up? Now, I'm sure you'd agree that everyone would benefit if I could find some way to soothe their bodies and souls and restore them to high spirits. Am I wrong? SpectreM4(0)Spectre M4||:Ah, that fits perfectly with our plan, doesn't it? APS(0)Stechkin||:Oh? You were planning something like that too? +What a coincidence. HK45(0)Gr HK45||:Spectre M4! +...Forget it. Yes, that's how it is. Our project has similar goals to yours. APS(0)Stechkin||:Would you mind going into detail? P38(0)P38||<黑点1>:It's like this... ()||<黑点2>:Several minutes later. APS(0)Stechkin||:Hm... I see! So you're planning to use this to build your reputation and earn sponsorship money! +I can help with that. P38(0)P38||:Really?! +But...it's going to cost money, right? APS(0)Stechkin||:Well, there's no such thing as a free lunch. +While I can provide a venue for free, you guys will need to have a certain level of competence. +I've seen Gr HK45 perform before, and she makes the grade. +I've never heard Spectre M4 singing backup, though, and as for P38... I heard about what happened at the beach last time. Apparently she didn't sing too well. P38(0)P38||:I picked a high-pitched and loud song to get everyone's attention back then, but songs like that aren't suited for me. +If you don't mind, I can sing a song for you right now! APS(0)Stechkin||:That would take too long... P38(0)P38||:Or you can take a look at this! APS(0)Stechkin||:"Magic Stage"? You seem pretty active here. +Let's see... Wait a minute. You're Apprentice Witch? P38(0)P38||:Yes, that's me! That should prove my skills, right? APS(0)Stechkin||:...I think I understand what MDR was talking about when she spoke to me that day. P38(0)P38||:Eh? APS(0)Stechkin||:Like a salmon that... P38(0)P38||:Fine! That's enough, I get it! I'm a disappointment, right?! APS(0)Stechkin||:Indeed you are. You're just too plain compared to how your voice sounds. P38(0)P38||:(Whimpers) ...That's what I'm trying to change! APS(0)Stechkin||:Well, if you want to change yourself, just having a venue won't work... +You need to learn from someone who's more experienced. SpectreM4(0)Spectre M4||:I tried asking M950A and her friends, but they're all too busy. APS(0)Stechkin||:Well, I know someone with even more experience in show biz. She ought to be able to help you out. P38(0)P38||:Really? That's amazing! APS(0)Stechkin||:Calm down, I'm not finished yet. +She's a very famous actor, but that also means she charges a lot just for showing up. I can't cover that sum for you, because my money was spent booking the venue. HK45(0)Gr HK45||:She charges an appearance fee? APS(0)Stechkin||:What, you don't trust me, Gr HK45? +Your face is saying, "Stechkin looks like she's trying to soak us for all the money she can get". HK45(0)Gr HK45||:I find it very hard to think otherwise. APS(0)Stechkin||:You wound me, Gr HK45... I really am thinking of the performance. +You can ask MDR; I'm the only and also the most reliable middlewoman in Griffin. When she was out of money some time back, I even helped her secure a loan from Miss Thompson. HK45(0)Gr HK45||:No wonder the two of you know each other. APS(0)Stechkin||:Relax, I'm telling the truth. +Although her appearance fees are very high, they're most definitely worth paying. +Compared to her, M950A and the others are like a bunch of rank amateurs in terms of performing experience. HK45(0)Gr HK45||:Could you be talking about THAT Doll...? APS(0)Stechkin||:Indeed, the very same. HK45(0)Gr HK45||:Well, if it's her, then it definitely makes a lot of sense... +What should we do, P38? You decide. P38(0)P38||:I...I've decided! +I'll work hard to earn and borrow money to make up the appearance fee! SpectreM4(0)Spectre M4||:This isn't a one-Doll show, P38! I'll help you out too! HK45(0)Gr HK45||:You certainly are hot-blooded... Alright, alright, I'll help too. APS(0)Stechkin||<黑屏1>:In that case, do your best, ladies.