Contest Day

Iroha
Uuu...

Iroha
Everyone...looks so good...!!

Kamira
Irocchi, you're being too emotional.

Tsubomi
Senju, if you cry, your makeup will be ruined.

Iroha
But, but, I'm just so happy...! When I think that we can all do 'Karyuu' together...!

Mito
We've all worked hard...for this moment.

Towa
My costume worked out somehow too. It's good that all five of us can participate in the event.

Iroha
Uguu...yes...!!

Towa
I said don't cry, don't cry!!

Tsubomi
So, Akiru. Have you finished researching the other participants?

Kamira
Yes, I did some research on social media, and the ones being talked about as favorites to win are-

MC
Next up is Entry No. 3, 'Akiba Alice BOX'!

Kamira
Ah!

Mito
The cheering...is amazing.

Towa
Isn't the audience reaction way different from before!?

Kamira
Hey, everyone look! Those girls going on stage right now! They're last year's winning group!

MC
Let me ask the leader a question! What kind of cosplay are you showing us today?

Leader
Yes! Today we've come as...high school girl spies from the popular anime 'Wonder Under'!

Towa
I see. An anime that's trending this year...no wonder the audience is excited.

Kamira
Plus, those girls are famous underground idols in Akihabara.

Tsubomi
From the looks of it, many of their fans seem to be in the venue.

Tsubomi
If I recall correctly...the contest evaluation is determined by the crowd's excitement and the judges' scoring.

Tsubomi
What should we do to secure victory...

MC
Now, Akiba Alice BOX''s performance time starts! You have 5 minutes to appeal to the audience~!

Iroha
Their accuracy was amazing. Not just the costumes, but the posing and atmosphere too...

Iroha
The leader really embodied the protagonist.

Tsubomi
Embodying the protagonist...I see.

Mito
They seemed more...confident than the other groups. Their score was quite high too.

Towa
Well, they're last year's winners after all.

Kamira
That was insane! Can we really surpass that...

Kamira
No, I can't be negative! I decided I'd give a spectacular performance today!

Tsubomi
...Senju. Can I have a moment? I've thought of a strategy.

Iroha
What is it?

Tsubomi
How about showing a short play for our performance?

Tsubomi
We'll use Gekidan Denki's strengths and recreate the original work through acting. That way we can differentiate ourselves from others.

Iroha
A short play...!?

Iroha
That's definitely unique to Gekidan Denki.

Tsubomi
The time given is short, but there are no restrictions on how we appeal.

Tsubomi
There's a perfect scene. Season 1, Episode 10 of the original work, the episode where Euclid first appears...

Towa
Oh, me?

Tsubomi
We don't have much time. Let's change location and practice while watching the actual scene.