Chapter 6 - Towards the Greatest Show

Good morning, everyone~!

Minori Hanasato, reporting for practice starting today!

I just got back from a run, so I’m all warmed up and ready to go!

Looking forward to practicing with you all!

Waaah~ Minori-chan, you’re shining as bright as ever today~

How are you this lively at six in the morning…....?

For real.

I nearly lost the war of trying to get out of bed this morning…...

HAAH-HAH-HAH-HAH! That’s the spirit, Hanasato!

Keep up that energy for the show, too!

Yes! I’ll do my absolute best!

Very well…...

Then let us begin practice at once!

Over here, Kusanagi-san!

O-Okay! Hup—!

Got it!

Seems like we're finally getting used to running and playing catch with the props at the same time.

Only thing left is making it flashier to really catch the audience’s eye…....

Oh..… In that case, maybe adding a little dance could work.

Since we’re at it, maybe something cat-like…...

Ooh, I like that!

I’m pretty good at dancing, so let’s brainstorm together!

We’ve got audience interaction too, huh?

Wonder what kinda lines would really get them real hyped...…?

Hmm..… Oh! How about this?

In the scene where we call out to Nyantaro, we could—

<Hey, let’s all cheer for Nyantaro! C’mon—don't be shy!>

That's......

…… so good!!

If you’re the one leading it, the audience is gonna go wild!

I feel like I just got some personal fan service..…!

Phew, that’s a relief!

Okay, how about trying this one too—

Ooooh…! This hero suit fits me like a GLOOOOOOVE!!

Sweet~

No trouble stretching, jumping, doing dramatic hero poses?

Yeah, it’s incredibly comfortable!

But wearing the cape as well….. it just enhances my heroic aura!

My energy's through the roof right now........!

I have decided! I shall train in this outfit today!

First order of business...… a warm-up lap to get things moving!!

Wait, hold up—!

You’re gonna stand out way too much like that!

And what if your costume rips again?!

Hmph...… haah…...!

Well, Miku? This is the ultimate pose for the climax…...

<Mmm..…>

<That was cool, but since it’s the grand finale, maybe something even more bababam—like super powerful!>

Hmm..… Something more powerful, huh..…?

True...… This is the moment I restore peace to the amusement park.

Perhaps a bolder, more commanding stance might be best!

Thanks, that advice really helps!

<Ehehe, you’re welcome~☆>

<Good luck tomorrow, Tsukasa-kun! I’ll be cheering for you in the shadow~♪>

Naturally! I will not disappoint!

Right, I almost forgot.

I came up with twenty heroic cat poses just in case I get swarmed with photo requests after the show!

And they’re all top-tier, of course!

For instance—behold!

<Waaah, that’s so cool and cute~☆>

<Ooh, ooh! What other poses do you have?>

Hmm, another fine example would be—

Ooh, as expected of the final day, the crowd is quite lively.

Heh heh heh, now this is the perfect setup for a killer show!

Yeah! We’ve practiced so much, so we have to make this a success…...!

…..Showtime is nearly upon us.

We’ve all worked hard to reach this point...…

Now, we just need to go all in and make it count!

For Inuyama-san and all our wonderful guests, let’s make this an unforgettable show!

<Yeah!>

……Meow~

Oh, Nyantaro.

You curious about the show too?

Aww, he's even got a little ribbon on his collar!

Are you dressing up for the occasion?

Maybe it’s ‘cause today’s the final day.

This might be Nyantaro’s idea of formalwear.

Meow~

……You're a member of the audience today too, you know.

So keep your eyes on us.

I’ll make sure this carnival’s finale is nothing short of spectacular!

……Meow!

Alright, showtime’s almost here. Everyone, let's get into positions.....

——No way...…! Are you serious?

Yes..…

Apologies, we’re investigating the issue right now…..

That’s Inuyama-san talking over by the Ferris wheel, right?

He looks really panicked…...

…..This could be trouble.

It might affect the show too. Let’s go check it out.

Yeah…!

—Inuyama-san!

Hm? …..Oh, Tenma-kun and everyone.

Um, we overheard just now…..

Did something happen?

Oh..… Right. The thing is—

The Ferris wheel..… has to be shut down.