Once the Snow Melts (Event Story)
Chapter 8: A Bright Hikari
Hikari: … Fuh…… … Aah… ;;
Xue: Being nervous just before the stream. You can’t be serious, right?
Hikari: Of course I am! It’s been a looooong while since my last one!
Xue: And that’s coming from you who usually will talk a lot.
Hikari: Grrh– Of course you won’t get this kind of matter!
Xue: My bad my bad, you do your own thing then.
… You sure that you’re not choosing the wrong guy?
Pretty sure Kamira’s the more suitable match for streaming. Shouldn’t you choose her instead?
Hikari: No, it has to be Xue.
This is a returning stream after all.
Xue: Huh…?
Hikari: By having you next to me, I’ll get the push to do my best.
I also said to Kamira-chan that we’ll do the collab later.
Xue: Hmm…?
Well… I mean, you better do whatever that works the best, right…
Hikari: Right!
Fuh~... OK. I’ll start the stream now.
*stream start*
Hikari: Hi-ya~! It’s me, Hikari Yonaguni.
Comments: “Hikari-chan?!” “Long time no see!”
“The notif gave me quite a jumpscare–!”
Hikari: Hahaha…! For real~ Long time no see, everyone! Sorry for causing y’all a lot of worries!
But to compensate that, today I have a special guest, and we’ll be doing a special corner!
Comments: “A special guest???”
Hikari: Mhm! Well then, let’s no longer waste our time!
Our special guest for today is…!!
Xue: Wang Xue here!
… Uhh… … How do I even start with this?
Comments: “Xue-chan?!” “Is she your friend?”
“Oh, it’s the one from Gingaza!”
Xue: We’re not friends! Just acquaintances happened to be in the same theatre.
Hikari: Huh–?! What do you mean we’re not friends?!
Xue: You’re the one who just decided it to be the case.
I thought I already made it clear that everyone in Gingaza are rivals.
Hikari: Wha–?! You can’t just say that…!
We just ate dinner together yesterday. And the fact that we’re going to the same school, and doing homeworks together, and doing lessons together…
Comments: “Damn, they’re always together” “They’re such a good friends~”
“Seems like the stream is member only because of having Xue”
Hikari: Ah, about that–
Xue: You’re right. I can trust the Hikari fans, but I can’t do the same for the trespassers.
Things could be so messed up since they can just say this and that.
Well then, Hikari. Let’s get straight to the point.
They’re all here to watch you, right?
Hikari: Ah– Right! So today’s theme is: “Let’s Return to The Origins!”
So what we’ll do here is to look back at all of my journey so far!
You know how Xue and I were in the same period, right? So we’ll be talking about our impressions when we met for the first time,
Then I’ll also talk about impressions from the other members! It’s all about the recollections!
Comments: “I like it! Good member-only talk.”
“So–! What’s the first meeting tea?”
Xue: She’s always like this from the beginning.
She greeted like “Nice to meet you! Let’s do a handshake!” while smiling a lot.
Hikari: It’s the same way for Xue!
Something like– The kind but always straight to the point one!
Ah!! But the thing is, she actually refused to shake my hand!
Xue: That’s because you acted as if everything was peaceful!
I mean we’re in *the* Gingaza, you know! One wouldn’t expect the other to make friends.
Hikari: But I meant that handshake so we can do our best together!
But well, guess I can’t expect it from someone with grudges inside them.
Xue: Right-right–! Well then, what if we do the handshake now!
Hikari: Oh! Hooray!!! Hand-shake-now~!
Xue: So. Is this also the case for everyone who watched your streams?
Hikari: I wonder about that? That may be true actually.
One of my early streams was a free talk, I was also eating some sweets during it.
Comments: “Ah, I remember that!”
“I don’t think I know you during that time”
Pikamaru: “You said like ‘I got some Okinawa sweets from my parents~’ , and you were supposed to also tell more about the sweets,
But I like how you just ate and then be so confused when all of them just gone”
Hikari: Pikamaru-san! Right-right, that’s how it went!
Hahaha, I mean the taste was very good, and my stomach felt so hungry. I can’t help myself to…
Pikamaru: “Your joyous eating face while also trying to explain was so cute.
It also made me laugh when you felt so down after that”
Comments: “‘It’s all gone now…’ and her face was so sad”
“I actually ordered a lot and get addicted with its taste ever since that stream”
Hikari: Is that so?! I know right, they’re so delish!
I’m also still getting those packs delivered sometimes!
Xue: (Geez.., is this the same person who went nervous before?
Look at her being so talkative with her members instead of me now)
Comments: “I liked the try to dance video collab. Are you planning to do more of it?”
Hikari: Eh? Um… I… …
The try to dance video, huh……
Xue: Hey now, it’s not like the projects can be decided as you wish it.
The only ones who can do so are Hikari and the other girls. Better just sit and wait until then.
Comments: “That makes sense actually, everyone’s from different theatre right”
“And here I am being amazed that they all can find a matching schedule”
Hikari: ……
Xue: Yep, you all get it. It also seems that the Denkis will be performing an anime stage,
So you can’t just expect Hikari to come and ask as if there’s nothing going on.
Pikamaru: “But honestly, I also like seeing Hikari and the others when they’re dancing with so much fun.
I kinda want to see more of those if possible”
Comments: “I want to dance as good as Hikari-chan and the other two! I’m now also taking dance lessons with my friend”
“The three of you seem to have so much fun. Such a nice combination”
Hikari: … Yeah. It’s really fun to dance with everyone, and I want to do it again someday.
Will y’all watch the vid once it gets uploaded?
Comments: “Of course we will!” “My one million play clicker is ready”
“Definitely will make it to the top of ‘Recently Trending’ charts”
Hikari: Hahaha! Thank y’all kindly.
Getting support from close peeps makes me feel so happy.
… Um… Can I ask y’all a question?
And please be honest with the answer.
Comments: “What’s wrong?” "What’s the question about?”
Hikari: Was I taking a lot of space during the ‘Try to Dance: In Snowy Day’ video?
I kinda watched the vid too much, and I’ve been concerned for some while now. Was I standing too much in there?
Comments: “You’re not standing too much to me though” “My eyes were locked to you since you’re my oshi so idk LOL”
“It does seem very lively, but I don’t think it stands too much when compared with others”
“I think once you know a thing, naturally you will also look for like every other things”
“Kinda the same with singing, right? Somehow your voice will feel so loud when listening back to the recording”
Hikari: Ah, I get that feeling~! Once it caught your attention, you really can’t help but to care more~
I felt it both in theatre and singing. An endless sense of worry…!
Xue: Oh is that so..? I don’t think your voice ever heard that loud to me though.
And if that’s really the case, while in theatre play that is. I’ll actually be amazed that you can sing so loud.
Hikari: Urgh–! You really just can’t relate to us, huh!
I’m worried about it, and then it made me care more! Isn’t that right, everyone?
Comments: “I get you” “Guys, I may kin Xue actually”
“The thing doesn’t matter imo. As long as you’re having fun, I’ll then be happy with you”
“Oh-oh! What if you just make a solo part that you like next time?”
“Now I also want to see projects where everyone will just be doing things that they’re good with”
Hikari: Ah! That’s a great idea!
Like how Kamira-chan excels with make-ups, and then Panda-chan with her compilation edits…
Several moments later…
Hikari: Okay then. Thanks a lot for coming to the stream, everyone! Now I feel very good!!
I’ll see y’all again on the next stream. Come to visit anytime!
Comments: “It’s been a while since your talk stream, Hikari-chan. That was really fun!"
“Bye-bye!”
Pikamaru: “Hikari-chan, I’m glad to see that you’re doing well.
I’ll be glad if I can listen to more of your talks!
Hikari: …… !
Got it! Okay! Bye everyone~! Say your bye as well, Xue!
Xue: ‘Kay, will do.
From now on too, I’ll leave Hikari to you guys.
*stream ends*
Hikari: … Fwaaah~!!
That was so nerve-wrecking! So how did it go? Was I able to talk while smiling?
Xue: Are you sure about nerve-wrecking? You kept talking to them instead of me during the last bits.
But right there indeed is the usual Hikari.
Hikari: I’m glad then~!
Xue, thank you so much for the help.
Xue: Don’t mention it, but also I didn’t do anything.
You better give that thank to Kamira instead.
Hikari: That’s not what I meant!
You were there with me today, and you’re also the one who decided the topic!
And I’ll be honest. You’ve become one of the reason why I’m keep doing my best until today,
So I have to say my proper thanks to you…!
Xue: Wha– …
What an embarrassing confession. … Well.., I’ll take that as a form of your proper thanks.
Hikari: Mhm. Thanks again.
Also, Xue. Can I ask you another question?
Xue: What’s that about?
Hikari: … Xue. Am I standing too much when compared with everyone else?
Xue: Is it about the video? Well I don’t watch those, so I don’t know.
Hikari: ……
Xue: … I hated the fact that you were here because of being scouted.
The fact that you were not so experienced, but they cared about you more than me, it made me lose my mind.
But you’ve changed my view on that. I have to admit your dance moves as a pro.
And the fact that many people got sold with your talent as a Gingaza. You better be more proud about yourself!
Why even bother about standing too much? I’m sure our director has said a lot of things about this.
There is nothing such as a fixed point of view. Rather than words from others, you just need to believe in yourself, right?
Hikari: … Right.
Xue: Well what are you waiting for, start the theatre lessons already!
And not so long ago you flubbed a line but somehow managed to save it, right?
Hikari: Eek–! About that……
Xue… What if we do the lessons together instead…?
Xue: Well ‘kay then! Geez.., I really have to be around huh.
Hikari: Hooraaay~!!!
Xue: Hmph–! … Of course I gotta feast you with some food before that.
Let’s make this quick. What do you want to eat?
Hikari: Did you mean it?! Let’s see… I want your special fried rice, then I’ll also need soup of eggs and tomatoes,
Also a pepper steak, and then some dumplings– Ah, I also want to eat hot pot with Ramo-san and the others…
Xue: What am I to you? An all-at-once cooking machine?
But since you want all of those, guess I’ll just make them all in order.
Hikari: Alrighty~!!
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