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I…

Can we… talk about this…?

@ghost-minori-official

Oh!

..I- uhm- Yes..? Yeah..

I… still don’t know what happened, but I… Well, you already know. I’m a ghost… I died and I don’t remember how or when…

… Are you… scared of me…?

So you are a ghost.. That sounds.. confusing.. No. Scratch that. That's definitely confusing..

..No. I don't see why I should be..?

I was just… worried… You didn’t react well to it last time and- I didn’t either, but… You know.

… I talked with… Rio-chan? I think? … Maybe you don’t know her, but I guess I did? She thinks I’m still here because I never… well… became an idol. I’m not sure how it works.

Yeah.. sorry about that... Initial shock I guess..

Mmm.. Rio? Rio.. Uh.. No, never heard of her.. Sounds cool that you did though..! Even if you don't know how it works, it.. makes sense right? You really want to become an idol.. right? And being dead shouldn't stop you.

I mean. I didn’t… react that well either. And ghosts… I don’t think they’re supposed to be… common… I think I would’ve been more surprised to see you react well.

I don’t know if I should count myself lucky for still being able to try and become an idol, haha…

I…

Can we… talk about this…?

@ghost-minori-official

Oh!

..I- uhm- Yes..? Yeah..

I… still don’t know what happened, but I… Well, you already know. I’m a ghost… I died and I don’t remember how or when…

… Are you… scared of me…?

So you are a ghost.. That sounds.. confusing.. No. Scratch that. That's definitely confusing..

..No. I don't see why I should be..?

I was just… worried… You didn’t react well to it last time and- I didn’t either, but… You know.

… I talked with… Rio-chan? I think? … Maybe you don’t know her, but I guess I did? She thinks I’m still here because I never… well… became an idol. I’m not sure how it works.

I…

Can we… talk about this…?

@ghost-minori-official

Oh!

..I- uhm- Yes..? Yeah..

#// damn tumblr not sending me notifications this is moth of phobic /lh #♡ echoes from the stage

I… still don’t know what happened, but I… Well, you already know. I’m a ghost… I died and I don’t remember how or when…

… Are you… scared of me…?

Hwawa?? Who are you?!

- @hobbyist-minori

!!! I’m Minori. And you are- also Minori? Eeeek!!

Asahina-senpai told me something, but I can’t- remember…

I'm also Minori, yeah..! Why's there two of.. us? This is freaky!

Asahina? Isn't she in the theatre troupe at Phoenix Wonderland? The one with Haruka?

I have no idea!! But a lot of weird things have been happening around me lately… Maybe it’s because of my bad luck. T_T

Eh…? I’ve never seen Asahina-senpai around Haruka-chan! … I would know if they were in a troupe together, I’m her biggest fan!!

I have the same problem... The Minori bad luck curse.. :(

Have you not? They're part of a troupe together! There's also Kohane from our class and Emu from Honami's class.. I went to see one of their shows with the other hobbyists..!

Oh no… I guess we can’t escape it… :(

N-no, Haruka-chan isn’t. Kohane-chan does street shows, and Emu-chan is in a troupe, but…! Haruka-chan’s never been anything but an idol!

We'll escape it eventually.. Hopefully..!

She isn't? I don't remember Kohane ever doing street shows.. But Haruka retired from being an idol and then joined the troupe for a school project.. Didn't she?

Mh-hm…!

W-wait! She retired… Really…? I didn’t hear about that… How could that…?

Yeah.. Just gotta keep trying our bestest..!

YOU DIDNT KNOW?! ASRUN disbanded right after as well.. How'd you not know..?

I don’t know because that didn’t happen-! I… I wanted to be an idol because Haruka-chan… inspired me… but if she’s not an idol, t-then- I-

I wanted to be an idol too.. I think she retired because one of the other members got an injury.. I don't remember.. I got caught up with.. other things..

[Minori seems more and more distressed as the conversation continues on this topic, wrapping her arms around herself in an attempt to calm down.]

N-no… That’s not- possible. I can’t… believe it…! What do I even live for if… if she’s not…?

Uhm.. Well.. There's lots of things to live for even if you know.. Like going to diners to talk about your hobbies with friends..! Samo-chan! He's someone to live for. Uh.. Old fancams of concerts.. even if you're not auditioning anymore-

No matter how many times I failed, I- I never gave up! And it’s all I was working for all this time…! I love my friends, I love Samo-chan, but…

You- You never gave up on trying to be an idol either, right…?

That's good..! You shouldn't give up..!

Well.. Uh.. It's complicated... Yes.. technically..?

… I don’t want to give up…

… what do you mean…?

That's good..! You should keep going!

...Did you know that Happy Synthesizer has been covered in.. uh off the top of my head.. thirteen rhythm games?

… Answer me. Please just answer me… I just… I just want to know… Please…

Answer whaaaaat..? I didn't get asked a question, I have no idea what you're talking abooouut.

I asked if you gave up on being an idol. Y-you said… that you did. … technically. I just- I just want to know why-?

I- I don't know what you're talking about..! What-What's an idol? Fuck. Wait- That's. Not. What I meant to say.

Okay, now that’s just- even more suspicious! Why aren’t you telling me the truth? What’s happening…?!

Ah. Well.. Uhm.. crap..

Yeah I stopped auditioning.. I- I uh make music.. with some friends now..!

W-why...? Why would you give up on our dream...?

I-I never said I gave up on it.. Just trying a.. different approach..? Yeah.. Yeah! That..

Haruka goes to Miya now.. Positives..? She's in the same class as two of Airi Momoi's band mates..

You’re not-! You’re not auditioning anymore! That’s… That’s definitely ‘giving up’ to me! I just don’t understand why we- why you would do that…!

… ‘band mates?’ Airi-chan… gave up too…?

You don't need to make it sound like you're accusing me of a crime... I'm just taking a break..!

Ah. Uhm.. Yeah, that one happened before Haruka.. I think.. Around the same time though.. Ehehe..

Because I don’t understand anything that’s happening! I don’t understand why there’s a baby Haruka-chan, o-or why she was talking about me like I was dead, and now you’re- I-

…

THERE'S A BABY HARUKA?? Why would she be talking about you like you're dead though..? Weird.

I feel like I wasn't meant to say that..!

She was- so insistent about it, too! I kept telling her that everything was fine and that I was definitely alive, but she just… wouldn’t believe me… I mean- We’re talking! That’s proof I’m not dead, right…?!

A-and Shizuku-chan…? Did she…?

I think you're alive. Yeah..! That is proof right? You can't talk to ghosts..! Can you..? ..But there's lots a things ghosts can't do..

..No. Shizuku's still an idol..! She did get moved from Cheerful*Days to a trial group though.. Shiho's in it! It's called Yume Yume JUMP! There's two other people.. One is from Kamiyama.. She's Mizuki's friend..! But the other.. I don't know anything about them..

It has to be…! I’ve never talked to ghosts before… That’s not a thing we can do… I-I’m sure of that! I… We can prove that. For sure…!!

I’m… glad to know that… at least… Shizuku-chan’s a great idol too…! I hope her new friends are nice. She deserves it…!

We can prove it..! Y-Yeah...!! ..How do we do that? Do we.. high five or.. something..?

She is a great idol..! Her dancing is always so on point! I wonder how much she had to practice for those shows..? Oh.. Well.. I don't know her personally but.. An..? I don't.. I think that was her name.. Yeah- Uh I've been told she's really nice..!

…! Right, right! Ghosts can’t touch living people! If I just- touched you, then that would prove I’m correct! Then we can… try that.

I don’t recognize that name… but I believe you.

Exactly! Let's do that..! Just don't hit my hand too hard...

[Minori hits the other’s hand with her own, only to be surprised as it fazes right through. She tries again… and again… looking more and more desperate as she keeps failing… She looks terrified…]

[She's not even looking, she's closed her eyes..]

Have you tried yet..?

[She wraps her arms around herself once again, trying to ground herself. It’s failing spectacularly.]

I- I did! But- my- m-my hand… It’s just- That- That can’t be happening…!

Wh-What..?

[She finally opened her eyes, about time.. and awkwardly looked at her for a moment.]

Your hand..? Huh..? What- What can't-can't be happening...?

It’s not… I can’t touch you…

What? ..That..! What?!

That's not right..! That can't be...!

O-oh no… No… No no no-!

How- How could that-

[She's silently staring at the floor. And also breathing really heavily.]

[Ghost!Minori isn’t faring well either, stepping away from the other. It’s all too much. She can’t stop thinking about all the implications this has. How did she die? Why didn’t she realize? What could she even do?]

[Hobbyist!Minori is humming to try and stop zoning out so badly. It's not working. She's still not breathing properly either.]

It's really loud...! Th-The.. world's a bit fuzzy...

I-it… it is… I don’t- I’m not- I-!

[She closes her eyes. She’s not sure if she wants to keep thinking about it or try to distract herself. It’s not helping.]

[She's focused on the fact that this is another her, who is dead. What does that mean for her? Is she gonna die as well?]

[Her body’s almost near transparent now, flickering now and again. Ghost!Minori doesn’t have much control over herself anymore…]

Are you... okay...?

#// sounds good!!#< prev #// yippie!!!#♡ echoes from the stage

I c-can’t do this a-anymore…!!

[… she seems completely gone now.]

uhm… i think maybe being a ghost isn’t such a bad thing? maybe you could win the auditions by being all spooky and your cool powers! surely someone’s gotta like that?

- @young-haruka-official

(Oh… That’s… I should try and smile for her. Even if I don’t like thinking about… all of that…)

Hi again, Haruka-chan!

Hehe, that’s a good idea… But I don’t think most people can see me! So they’d probably just get scared. And that’s not very idol-like!!

young-haruka-official

right… well i guess you could try and make that a part of it? like your whole theme is spooky? but like a nice ghost! like casper the friendly ghost! i think you could show people how good ghosts are, and it’d be really cool! i wish my idolness was penguin themed now haha

Huh… That’s a cool idea!! I guess you can probably do a looot of things with that, hehe…! Some idols have backstories and all of that, so I could make up my own!!

Penguins are just as cute as you, Haruka-chan! That definitely would fit you!!

Hwawa?? Who are you?!

- @hobbyist-minori

!!! I’m Minori. And you are- also Minori? Eeeek!!

Asahina-senpai told me something, but I can’t- remember…

I'm also Minori, yeah..! Why's there two of.. us? This is freaky!

Asahina? Isn't she in the theatre troupe at Phoenix Wonderland? The one with Haruka?

I have no idea!! But a lot of weird things have been happening around me lately… Maybe it’s because of my bad luck. T_T

Eh…? I’ve never seen Asahina-senpai around Haruka-chan! … I would know if they were in a troupe together, I’m her biggest fan!!

I have the same problem... The Minori bad luck curse.. :(

Have you not? They're part of a troupe together! There's also Kohane from our class and Emu from Honami's class.. I went to see one of their shows with the other hobbyists..!

Oh no… I guess we can’t escape it… :(

N-no, Haruka-chan isn’t. Kohane-chan does street shows, and Emu-chan is in a troupe, but…! Haruka-chan’s never been anything but an idol!

We'll escape it eventually.. Hopefully..!

She isn't? I don't remember Kohane ever doing street shows.. But Haruka retired from being an idol and then joined the troupe for a school project.. Didn't she?

Mh-hm…!

W-wait! She retired… Really…? I didn’t hear about that… How could that…?

Yeah.. Just gotta keep trying our bestest..!

YOU DIDNT KNOW?! ASRUN disbanded right after as well.. How'd you not know..?

I don’t know because that didn’t happen-! I… I wanted to be an idol because Haruka-chan… inspired me… but if she’s not an idol, t-then- I-

I wanted to be an idol too.. I think she retired because one of the other members got an injury.. I don't remember.. I got caught up with.. other things..

[Minori seems more and more distressed as the conversation continues on this topic, wrapping her arms around herself in an attempt to calm down.]

N-no… That’s not- possible. I can’t… believe it…! What do I even live for if… if she’s not…?

Uhm.. Well.. There's lots of things to live for even if you know.. Like going to diners to talk about your hobbies with friends..! Samo-chan! He's someone to live for. Uh.. Old fancams of concerts.. even if you're not auditioning anymore-

No matter how many times I failed, I- I never gave up! And it’s all I was working for all this time…! I love my friends, I love Samo-chan, but…

You- You never gave up on trying to be an idol either, right…?

That's good..! You shouldn't give up..!

Well.. Uh.. It's complicated... Yes.. technically..?

… I don’t want to give up…

… what do you mean…?

That's good..! You should keep going!

...Did you know that Happy Synthesizer has been covered in.. uh off the top of my head.. thirteen rhythm games?

… Answer me. Please just answer me… I just… I just want to know… Please…

Answer whaaaaat..? I didn't get asked a question, I have no idea what you're talking abooouut.

I asked if you gave up on being an idol. Y-you said… that you did. … technically. I just- I just want to know why-?

I- I don't know what you're talking about..! What-What's an idol? Fuck. Wait- That's. Not. What I meant to say.

Okay, now that’s just- even more suspicious! Why aren’t you telling me the truth? What’s happening…?!

Ah. Well.. Uhm.. crap..

Yeah I stopped auditioning.. I- I uh make music.. with some friends now..!

W-why...? Why would you give up on our dream...?

I-I never said I gave up on it.. Just trying a.. different approach..? Yeah.. Yeah! That..

Haruka goes to Miya now.. Positives..? She's in the same class as two of Airi Momoi's band mates..

You’re not-! You’re not auditioning anymore! That’s… That’s definitely ‘giving up’ to me! I just don’t understand why we- why you would do that…!

… ‘band mates?’ Airi-chan… gave up too…?

You don't need to make it sound like you're accusing me of a crime... I'm just taking a break..!

Ah. Uhm.. Yeah, that one happened before Haruka.. I think.. Around the same time though.. Ehehe..

Because I don’t understand anything that’s happening! I don’t understand why there’s a baby Haruka-chan, o-or why she was talking about me like I was dead, and now you’re- I-

…

THERE'S A BABY HARUKA?? Why would she be talking about you like you're dead though..? Weird.

I feel like I wasn't meant to say that..!

She was- so insistent about it, too! I kept telling her that everything was fine and that I was definitely alive, but she just… wouldn’t believe me… I mean- We’re talking! That’s proof I’m not dead, right…?!

A-and Shizuku-chan…? Did she…?

I think you're alive. Yeah..! That is proof right? You can't talk to ghosts..! Can you..? ..But there's lots a things ghosts can't do..

..No. Shizuku's still an idol..! She did get moved from Cheerful*Days to a trial group though.. Shiho's in it! It's called Yume Yume JUMP! There's two other people.. One is from Kamiyama.. She's Mizuki's friend..! But the other.. I don't know anything about them..

It has to be…! I’ve never talked to ghosts before… That’s not a thing we can do… I-I’m sure of that! I… We can prove that. For sure…!!

I’m… glad to know that… at least… Shizuku-chan’s a great idol too…! I hope her new friends are nice. She deserves it…!

We can prove it..! Y-Yeah...!! ..How do we do that? Do we.. high five or.. something..?

She is a great idol..! Her dancing is always so on point! I wonder how much she had to practice for those shows..? Oh.. Well.. I don't know her personally but.. An..? I don't.. I think that was her name.. Yeah- Uh I've been told she's really nice..!

…! Right, right! Ghosts can’t touch living people! If I just- touched you, then that would prove I’m correct! Then we can… try that.

I don’t recognize that name… but I believe you.

Exactly! Let's do that..! Just don't hit my hand too hard...

[Minori hits the other’s hand with her own, only to be surprised as it fazes right through. She tries again… and again… looking more and more desperate as she keeps failing… She looks terrified…]

[She's not even looking, she's closed her eyes..]

Have you tried yet..?

[She wraps her arms around herself once again, trying to ground herself. It’s failing spectacularly.]

I- I did! But- my- m-my hand… It’s just- That- That can’t be happening…!

Wh-What..?

[She finally opened her eyes, about time.. and awkwardly looked at her for a moment.]

Your hand..? Huh..? What- What can't-can't be happening...?

It’s not… I can’t touch you…

What? ..That..! What?!

That's not right..! That can't be...!

O-oh no… No… No no no-!

How- How could that-

[She's silently staring at the floor. And also breathing really heavily.]

[Ghost!Minori isn’t faring well either, stepping away from the other. It’s all too much. She can’t stop thinking about all the implications this has. How did she die? Why didn’t she realize? What could she even do?]

[Hobbyist!Minori is humming to try and stop zoning out so badly. It's not working. She's still not breathing properly either.]

It's really loud...! Th-The.. world's a bit fuzzy...

I-it… it is… I don’t- I’m not- I-!

[She closes her eyes. She’s not sure if she wants to keep thinking about it or try to distract herself. It’s not helping.]

[She's focused on the fact that this is another her, who is dead. What does that mean for her? Is she gonna die as well?]

#// very normal tuesday #// also thats a good question! i dont mind and i dont have an ideas sorry #< prev #// mmm im thinking. ghost!minori is so upset she just. fucking disappears for a bit. leaving hobbyist!minori #// n later we could start another thread when they’re both calmed don #// < *down. dhsjdh.#// sounds good? :3 #♡ echoes from the stage

[Her body’s almost near transparent now, flickering now and again. Ghost!Minori doesn’t have much control over herself anymore…]

uhm… i think maybe being a ghost isn’t such a bad thing? maybe you could win the auditions by being all spooky and your cool powers! surely someone’s gotta like that?

- @young-haruka-official

(Oh… That’s… I should try and smile for her. Even if I don’t like thinking about… all of that…)

Hi again, Haruka-chan!

Hehe, that’s a good idea… But I don’t think most people can see me! So they’d probably just get scared. And that’s not very idol-like!!

R-Riho-chan!!! I- I need help…!

@ghost-minori-official

Huh? What's the matte-...woah...M-Minori, what happened?!

I don’t know! I- I tried to touch someone a-and my hand just- fazed right through them!

And Haruka-chan said I- She said I was a ghost…! I don’t understand what’s happening at all-!

O-Okay, well- she's probably not wrong- you do look kind of ghostly... I don't know how you could have gotten this way, though...!

I- I don’t remember dying! I was just… Nothing happened!

I… Is that why mom and dad never answered me…? Why everyone was ignoring me…?

Well- I mean- maybe whatever k-killed you wiped out your memories too?

... I don't see any other reason why you'd be ignored, Minori!

I… That would make sense… I’m not that forgetful usually, but… my memory’s been weird lately.

… I just- I thought that was a prank.

That's such a mean prank to pull...! I mean, I guess if you're a ghost, maybe that means your brain is also, um, a ghost...? So your memory is weird?

That’s why I didn’t want to believe it was that, but… being a ghost… is a lot worse.

It is! I can’t remember much except that I’ve… always wanted to be an idol. And that I admire Haruka-chan. Everything else just… comes and goes.

Hm? Wait, were you not an idol before you died?

No, I… was still doing auditions... I think.

Eh? The living version of you that I know is an idol! I produced an original song for your group! Did your memories go back that far, or are you from a different universe...?

An… idol? So… at least one Minori made our dreams come true?

I wish I knew, but… I’m not sure. You seem- familiar, that’s why I knew your name, but I don’t remember where I know you from…

Oh...maybe you've seen my stuff before, then...!

That's so tragic, though! You were such a good idol, you sparkled like an angel straight from above...!

...Ghost-minori! I promise, I'll help you become an idol! I don't really know how it works, but- but I can try and help, right?

Wh- Really? You… really think that?! It’s the first time someone’s told me that! I think!

Thank you! Thank you so much! That means a lot to me…! Then! I’ll keep working hard to be an idol too! I don’t know how we’ll do it, but… I never give up!

It's because it's true! You're such a good idol, Minori, it's like fate! Gasp. Maybe that's why you came back as a ghost! You haven't fulfilled your life's purpose of becoming an idol!

…!

That would make sense! Stories always say that ghosts can’t move on because something from their previous life is holding them back, right…?

Yes, that's what I'm thinking! Clearly it's your life's purpose!

That wouldn’t surprise me… Being an idol’s all I’ve been thinking about. I can’t see any other path for me.

… I guess now we just have to find out a way to make it come true?

Yes! Um...ummm...I don't think any auditiona take ghosts, do they?

I’ve never heard of that happening, at least…

Um… I’m sorry… I realize that’s going to be kinda hard.

It's fine! It just means we need to find another way! Um...oh! If we get one of those cameras that can capture ghosts, we can put you in the Internet!!

I didn’t even know those existed…

That’s a good idea! Or, um, it’s at least worth trying! I’m willing to try anything…!

Yeah! I can make you a song and we can choreograph it! Then I'll record you!

Let’s do this then! I promise I’ll do my best!!

R-Riho-chan!!! I- I need help…!

@ghost-minori-official

Huh? What's the matte-...woah...M-Minori, what happened?!

I don’t know! I- I tried to touch someone a-and my hand just- fazed right through them!

And Haruka-chan said I- She said I was a ghost…! I don’t understand what’s happening at all-!

O-Okay, well- she's probably not wrong- you do look kind of ghostly... I don't know how you could have gotten this way, though...!

I- I don’t remember dying! I was just… Nothing happened!

I… Is that why mom and dad never answered me…? Why everyone was ignoring me…?

Well- I mean- maybe whatever k-killed you wiped out your memories too?

... I don't see any other reason why you'd be ignored, Minori!

I… That would make sense… I’m not that forgetful usually, but… my memory’s been weird lately.

… I just- I thought that was a prank.

That's such a mean prank to pull...! I mean, I guess if you're a ghost, maybe that means your brain is also, um, a ghost...? So your memory is weird?

That’s why I didn’t want to believe it was that, but… being a ghost… is a lot worse.

It is! I can’t remember much except that I’ve… always wanted to be an idol. And that I admire Haruka-chan. Everything else just… comes and goes.

Hm? Wait, were you not an idol before you died?

No, I… was still doing auditions... I think.

Eh? The living version of you that I know is an idol! I produced an original song for your group! Did your memories go back that far, or are you from a different universe...?

An… idol? So… at least one Minori made our dreams come true?

I wish I knew, but… I’m not sure. You seem- familiar, that’s why I knew your name, but I don’t remember where I know you from…

Oh...maybe you've seen my stuff before, then...!

That's so tragic, though! You were such a good idol, you sparkled like an angel straight from above...!

...Ghost-minori! I promise, I'll help you become an idol! I don't really know how it works, but- but I can try and help, right?

Wh- Really? You… really think that?! It’s the first time someone’s told me that! I think!

Thank you! Thank you so much! That means a lot to me…! Then! I’ll keep working hard to be an idol too! I don’t know how we’ll do it, but… I never give up!

It's because it's true! You're such a good idol, Minori, it's like fate! Gasp. Maybe that's why you came back as a ghost! You haven't fulfilled your life's purpose of becoming an idol!

…!

That would make sense! Stories always say that ghosts can’t move on because something from their previous life is holding them back, right…?

Yes, that's what I'm thinking! Clearly it's your life's purpose!

That wouldn’t surprise me… Being an idol’s all I’ve been thinking about. I can’t see any other path for me.

… I guess now we just have to find out a way to make it come true?

Yes! Um...ummm...I don't think any auditiona take ghosts, do they?

I’ve never heard of that happening, at least…

Um… I’m sorry… I realize that’s going to be kinda hard.

It's fine! It just means we need to find another way! Um...oh! If we get one of those cameras that can capture ghosts, we can put you in the Internet!!

I didn’t even know those existed…

That’s a good idea! Or, um, it’s at least worth trying! I’m willing to try anything…!

Hwawa?? Who are you?!

- @hobbyist-minori

!!! I’m Minori. And you are- also Minori? Eeeek!!

Asahina-senpai told me something, but I can’t- remember…

I'm also Minori, yeah..! Why's there two of.. us? This is freaky!

Asahina? Isn't she in the theatre troupe at Phoenix Wonderland? The one with Haruka?

I have no idea!! But a lot of weird things have been happening around me lately… Maybe it’s because of my bad luck. T_T

Eh…? I’ve never seen Asahina-senpai around Haruka-chan! … I would know if they were in a troupe together, I’m her biggest fan!!

I have the same problem... The Minori bad luck curse.. :(

Have you not? They're part of a troupe together! There's also Kohane from our class and Emu from Honami's class.. I went to see one of their shows with the other hobbyists..!

Oh no… I guess we can’t escape it… :(

N-no, Haruka-chan isn’t. Kohane-chan does street shows, and Emu-chan is in a troupe, but…! Haruka-chan’s never been anything but an idol!

We'll escape it eventually.. Hopefully..!

She isn't? I don't remember Kohane ever doing street shows.. But Haruka retired from being an idol and then joined the troupe for a school project.. Didn't she?

Mh-hm…!

W-wait! She retired… Really…? I didn’t hear about that… How could that…?

Yeah.. Just gotta keep trying our bestest..!

YOU DIDNT KNOW?! ASRUN disbanded right after as well.. How'd you not know..?

I don’t know because that didn’t happen-! I… I wanted to be an idol because Haruka-chan… inspired me… but if she’s not an idol, t-then- I-

I wanted to be an idol too.. I think she retired because one of the other members got an injury.. I don't remember.. I got caught up with.. other things..

[Minori seems more and more distressed as the conversation continues on this topic, wrapping her arms around herself in an attempt to calm down.]

N-no… That’s not- possible. I can’t… believe it…! What do I even live for if… if she’s not…?

Uhm.. Well.. There's lots of things to live for even if you know.. Like going to diners to talk about your hobbies with friends..! Samo-chan! He's someone to live for. Uh.. Old fancams of concerts.. even if you're not auditioning anymore-

No matter how many times I failed, I- I never gave up! And it’s all I was working for all this time…! I love my friends, I love Samo-chan, but…

You- You never gave up on trying to be an idol either, right…?

That's good..! You shouldn't give up..!

Well.. Uh.. It's complicated... Yes.. technically..?

… I don’t want to give up…

… what do you mean…?

That's good..! You should keep going!

...Did you know that Happy Synthesizer has been covered in.. uh off the top of my head.. thirteen rhythm games?

… Answer me. Please just answer me… I just… I just want to know… Please…

Answer whaaaaat..? I didn't get asked a question, I have no idea what you're talking abooouut.

I asked if you gave up on being an idol. Y-you said… that you did. … technically. I just- I just want to know why-?

I- I don't know what you're talking about..! What-What's an idol? Fuck. Wait- That's. Not. What I meant to say.

Okay, now that’s just- even more suspicious! Why aren’t you telling me the truth? What’s happening…?!

Ah. Well.. Uhm.. crap..

Yeah I stopped auditioning.. I- I uh make music.. with some friends now..!

W-why...? Why would you give up on our dream...?

I-I never said I gave up on it.. Just trying a.. different approach..? Yeah.. Yeah! That..

Haruka goes to Miya now.. Positives..? She's in the same class as two of Airi Momoi's band mates..

You’re not-! You’re not auditioning anymore! That’s… That’s definitely ‘giving up’ to me! I just don’t understand why we- why you would do that…!

… ‘band mates?’ Airi-chan… gave up too…?

You don't need to make it sound like you're accusing me of a crime... I'm just taking a break..!

Ah. Uhm.. Yeah, that one happened before Haruka.. I think.. Around the same time though.. Ehehe..

Because I don’t understand anything that’s happening! I don’t understand why there’s a baby Haruka-chan, o-or why she was talking about me like I was dead, and now you’re- I-

…

THERE'S A BABY HARUKA?? Why would she be talking about you like you're dead though..? Weird.

I feel like I wasn't meant to say that..!

She was- so insistent about it, too! I kept telling her that everything was fine and that I was definitely alive, but she just… wouldn’t believe me… I mean- We’re talking! That’s proof I’m not dead, right…?!

A-and Shizuku-chan…? Did she…?

I think you're alive. Yeah..! That is proof right? You can't talk to ghosts..! Can you..? ..But there's lots a things ghosts can't do..

..No. Shizuku's still an idol..! She did get moved from Cheerful*Days to a trial group though.. Shiho's in it! It's called Yume Yume JUMP! There's two other people.. One is from Kamiyama.. She's Mizuki's friend..! But the other.. I don't know anything about them..

It has to be…! I’ve never talked to ghosts before… That’s not a thing we can do… I-I’m sure of that! I… We can prove that. For sure…!!

I’m… glad to know that… at least… Shizuku-chan’s a great idol too…! I hope her new friends are nice. She deserves it…!

We can prove it..! Y-Yeah...!! ..How do we do that? Do we.. high five or.. something..?

She is a great idol..! Her dancing is always so on point! I wonder how much she had to practice for those shows..? Oh.. Well.. I don't know her personally but.. An..? I don't.. I think that was her name.. Yeah- Uh I've been told she's really nice..!

…! Right, right! Ghosts can’t touch living people! If I just- touched you, then that would prove I’m correct! Then we can… try that.

I don’t recognize that name… but I believe you.

Exactly! Let's do that..! Just don't hit my hand too hard...

[Minori hits the other’s hand with her own, only to be surprised as it fazes right through. She tries again… and again… looking more and more desperate as she keeps failing… She looks terrified…]

[She's not even looking, she's closed her eyes..]

Have you tried yet..?

[She wraps her arms around herself once again, trying to ground herself. It’s failing spectacularly.]

I- I did! But- my- m-my hand… It’s just- That- That can’t be happening…!

Wh-What..?

[She finally opened her eyes, about time.. and awkwardly looked at her for a moment.]

Your hand..? Huh..? What- What can't-can't be happening...?

It’s not… I can’t touch you…

What? ..That..! What?!

That's not right..! That can't be...!

O-oh no… No… No no no-!

How- How could that-

[She's silently staring at the floor. And also breathing really heavily.]

[Ghost!Minori isn’t faring well either, stepping away from the other. It’s all too much. She can’t stop thinking about all the implications this has. How did she die? Why didn’t she realize? What could she even do?]

[Hobbyist!Minori is humming to try and stop zoning out so badly. It's not working. She's still not breathing properly either.]

It's really loud...! Th-The.. world's a bit fuzzy...

#// minoris having a normal one today #// mmm where do we wanna take this btw #♡ echoes from the stage

I-it… it is… I don’t- I’m not- I-!

[She closes her eyes. She’s not sure if she wants to keep thinking about it or try to distract herself. It’s not helping.]

R-Riho-chan!!! I- I need help…!

@ghost-minori-official

Huh? What's the matte-...woah...M-Minori, what happened?!

I don’t know! I- I tried to touch someone a-and my hand just- fazed right through them!

And Haruka-chan said I- She said I was a ghost…! I don’t understand what’s happening at all-!

O-Okay, well- she's probably not wrong- you do look kind of ghostly... I don't know how you could have gotten this way, though...!

I- I don’t remember dying! I was just… Nothing happened!

I… Is that why mom and dad never answered me…? Why everyone was ignoring me…?

Well- I mean- maybe whatever k-killed you wiped out your memories too?

... I don't see any other reason why you'd be ignored, Minori!

I… That would make sense… I’m not that forgetful usually, but… my memory’s been weird lately.

… I just- I thought that was a prank.

That's such a mean prank to pull...! I mean, I guess if you're a ghost, maybe that means your brain is also, um, a ghost...? So your memory is weird?

That’s why I didn’t want to believe it was that, but… being a ghost… is a lot worse.

It is! I can’t remember much except that I’ve… always wanted to be an idol. And that I admire Haruka-chan. Everything else just… comes and goes.

Hm? Wait, were you not an idol before you died?

No, I… was still doing auditions... I think.

Eh? The living version of you that I know is an idol! I produced an original song for your group! Did your memories go back that far, or are you from a different universe...?

An… idol? So… at least one Minori made our dreams come true?

I wish I knew, but… I’m not sure. You seem- familiar, that’s why I knew your name, but I don’t remember where I know you from…

Oh...maybe you've seen my stuff before, then...!

That's so tragic, though! You were such a good idol, you sparkled like an angel straight from above...!

...Ghost-minori! I promise, I'll help you become an idol! I don't really know how it works, but- but I can try and help, right?

Wh- Really? You… really think that?! It’s the first time someone’s told me that! I think!

Thank you! Thank you so much! That means a lot to me…! Then! I’ll keep working hard to be an idol too! I don’t know how we’ll do it, but… I never give up!

It's because it's true! You're such a good idol, Minori, it's like fate! Gasp. Maybe that's why you came back as a ghost! You haven't fulfilled your life's purpose of becoming an idol!

…!

That would make sense! Stories always say that ghosts can’t move on because something from their previous life is holding them back, right…?

Yes, that's what I'm thinking! Clearly it's your life's purpose!

That wouldn’t surprise me… Being an idol’s all I’ve been thinking about. I can’t see any other path for me.

… I guess now we just have to find out a way to make it come true?

Yes! Um...ummm...I don't think any auditiona take ghosts, do they?

I’ve never heard of that happening, at least…

Um… I’m sorry… I realize that’s going to be kinda hard.

R-Riho-chan!!! I- I need help…!

@ghost-minori-official

Huh? What's the matte-...woah...M-Minori, what happened?!

I don’t know! I- I tried to touch someone a-and my hand just- fazed right through them!

And Haruka-chan said I- She said I was a ghost…! I don’t understand what’s happening at all-!

O-Okay, well- she's probably not wrong- you do look kind of ghostly... I don't know how you could have gotten this way, though...!

I- I don’t remember dying! I was just… Nothing happened!

I… Is that why mom and dad never answered me…? Why everyone was ignoring me…?

Well- I mean- maybe whatever k-killed you wiped out your memories too?

... I don't see any other reason why you'd be ignored, Minori!

I… That would make sense… I’m not that forgetful usually, but… my memory’s been weird lately.

… I just- I thought that was a prank.

That's such a mean prank to pull...! I mean, I guess if you're a ghost, maybe that means your brain is also, um, a ghost...? So your memory is weird?

That’s why I didn’t want to believe it was that, but… being a ghost… is a lot worse.

It is! I can’t remember much except that I’ve… always wanted to be an idol. And that I admire Haruka-chan. Everything else just… comes and goes.

Hm? Wait, were you not an idol before you died?

No, I… was still doing auditions... I think.

Eh? The living version of you that I know is an idol! I produced an original song for your group! Did your memories go back that far, or are you from a different universe...?

An… idol? So… at least one Minori made our dreams come true?

I wish I knew, but… I’m not sure. You seem- familiar, that’s why I knew your name, but I don’t remember where I know you from…

Oh...maybe you've seen my stuff before, then...!

That's so tragic, though! You were such a good idol, you sparkled like an angel straight from above...!

...Ghost-minori! I promise, I'll help you become an idol! I don't really know how it works, but- but I can try and help, right?

Wh- Really? You… really think that?! It’s the first time someone’s told me that! I think!

Thank you! Thank you so much! That means a lot to me…! Then! I’ll keep working hard to be an idol too! I don’t know how we’ll do it, but… I never give up!

It's because it's true! You're such a good idol, Minori, it's like fate! Gasp. Maybe that's why you came back as a ghost! You haven't fulfilled your life's purpose of becoming an idol!

…!

That would make sense! Stories always say that ghosts can’t move on because something from their previous life is holding them back, right…?

Yes, that's what I'm thinking! Clearly it's your life's purpose!

That wouldn’t surprise me… Being an idol’s all I’ve been thinking about. I can’t see any other path for me.

… I guess now we just have to find out a way to make it come true?

Hwawa?? Who are you?!

- @hobbyist-minori

!!! I’m Minori. And you are- also Minori? Eeeek!!

Asahina-senpai told me something, but I can’t- remember…

I'm also Minori, yeah..! Why's there two of.. us? This is freaky!

Asahina? Isn't she in the theatre troupe at Phoenix Wonderland? The one with Haruka?

I have no idea!! But a lot of weird things have been happening around me lately… Maybe it’s because of my bad luck. T_T

Eh…? I’ve never seen Asahina-senpai around Haruka-chan! … I would know if they were in a troupe together, I’m her biggest fan!!

I have the same problem... The Minori bad luck curse.. :(

Have you not? They're part of a troupe together! There's also Kohane from our class and Emu from Honami's class.. I went to see one of their shows with the other hobbyists..!

Oh no… I guess we can’t escape it… :(

N-no, Haruka-chan isn’t. Kohane-chan does street shows, and Emu-chan is in a troupe, but…! Haruka-chan’s never been anything but an idol!

We'll escape it eventually.. Hopefully..!

She isn't? I don't remember Kohane ever doing street shows.. But Haruka retired from being an idol and then joined the troupe for a school project.. Didn't she?

Mh-hm…!

W-wait! She retired… Really…? I didn’t hear about that… How could that…?

Yeah.. Just gotta keep trying our bestest..!

YOU DIDNT KNOW?! ASRUN disbanded right after as well.. How'd you not know..?

I don’t know because that didn’t happen-! I… I wanted to be an idol because Haruka-chan… inspired me… but if she’s not an idol, t-then- I-

I wanted to be an idol too.. I think she retired because one of the other members got an injury.. I don't remember.. I got caught up with.. other things..

[Minori seems more and more distressed as the conversation continues on this topic, wrapping her arms around herself in an attempt to calm down.]

N-no… That’s not- possible. I can’t… believe it…! What do I even live for if… if she’s not…?

Uhm.. Well.. There's lots of things to live for even if you know.. Like going to diners to talk about your hobbies with friends..! Samo-chan! He's someone to live for. Uh.. Old fancams of concerts.. even if you're not auditioning anymore-

No matter how many times I failed, I- I never gave up! And it’s all I was working for all this time…! I love my friends, I love Samo-chan, but…

You- You never gave up on trying to be an idol either, right…?

That's good..! You shouldn't give up..!

Well.. Uh.. It's complicated... Yes.. technically..?

… I don’t want to give up…

… what do you mean…?

That's good..! You should keep going!

...Did you know that Happy Synthesizer has been covered in.. uh off the top of my head.. thirteen rhythm games?

… Answer me. Please just answer me… I just… I just want to know… Please…

Answer whaaaaat..? I didn't get asked a question, I have no idea what you're talking abooouut.

I asked if you gave up on being an idol. Y-you said… that you did. … technically. I just- I just want to know why-?

I- I don't know what you're talking about..! What-What's an idol? Fuck. Wait- That's. Not. What I meant to say.

Okay, now that’s just- even more suspicious! Why aren’t you telling me the truth? What’s happening…?!

Ah. Well.. Uhm.. crap..

Yeah I stopped auditioning.. I- I uh make music.. with some friends now..!

W-why...? Why would you give up on our dream...?

I-I never said I gave up on it.. Just trying a.. different approach..? Yeah.. Yeah! That..

Haruka goes to Miya now.. Positives..? She's in the same class as two of Airi Momoi's band mates..

You’re not-! You’re not auditioning anymore! That’s… That’s definitely ‘giving up’ to me! I just don’t understand why we- why you would do that…!

… ‘band mates?’ Airi-chan… gave up too…?

You don't need to make it sound like you're accusing me of a crime... I'm just taking a break..!

Ah. Uhm.. Yeah, that one happened before Haruka.. I think.. Around the same time though.. Ehehe..

Because I don’t understand anything that’s happening! I don’t understand why there’s a baby Haruka-chan, o-or why she was talking about me like I was dead, and now you’re- I-

…

THERE'S A BABY HARUKA?? Why would she be talking about you like you're dead though..? Weird.

I feel like I wasn't meant to say that..!

She was- so insistent about it, too! I kept telling her that everything was fine and that I was definitely alive, but she just… wouldn’t believe me… I mean- We’re talking! That’s proof I’m not dead, right…?!

A-and Shizuku-chan…? Did she…?

I think you're alive. Yeah..! That is proof right? You can't talk to ghosts..! Can you..? ..But there's lots a things ghosts can't do..

..No. Shizuku's still an idol..! She did get moved from Cheerful*Days to a trial group though.. Shiho's in it! It's called Yume Yume JUMP! There's two other people.. One is from Kamiyama.. She's Mizuki's friend..! But the other.. I don't know anything about them..

It has to be…! I’ve never talked to ghosts before… That’s not a thing we can do… I-I’m sure of that! I… We can prove that. For sure…!!

I’m… glad to know that… at least… Shizuku-chan’s a great idol too…! I hope her new friends are nice. She deserves it…!

We can prove it..! Y-Yeah...!! ..How do we do that? Do we.. high five or.. something..?

She is a great idol..! Her dancing is always so on point! I wonder how much she had to practice for those shows..? Oh.. Well.. I don't know her personally but.. An..? I don't.. I think that was her name.. Yeah- Uh I've been told she's really nice..!

…! Right, right! Ghosts can’t touch living people! If I just- touched you, then that would prove I’m correct! Then we can… try that.

I don’t recognize that name… but I believe you.

Exactly! Let's do that..! Just don't hit my hand too hard...

[Minori hits the other’s hand with her own, only to be surprised as it fazes right through. She tries again… and again… looking more and more desperate as she keeps failing… She looks terrified…]

[She's not even looking, she's closed her eyes..]

Have you tried yet..?

[She wraps her arms around herself once again, trying to ground herself. It’s failing spectacularly.]

I- I did! But- my- m-my hand… It’s just- That- That can’t be happening…!

Wh-What..?

[She finally opened her eyes, about time.. and awkwardly looked at her for a moment.]

Your hand..? Huh..? What- What can't-can't be happening...?

It’s not… I can’t touch you…

What? ..That..! What?!

That's not right..! That can't be...!

O-oh no… No… No no no-!

How- How could that-

[She's silently staring at the floor. And also breathing really heavily.]

#// someone just hears the two of them screaming from a mile away #// fun fact i once breathed so heavily my friend thought i was an air conditioner #< prev #// dhsjshs im the complete opposite #// im so quiet you dont even hear me breathing…… i scared a few ppl like that dhsjs #♡ echoes from the stage

[Ghost!Minori isn’t faring well either, stepping away from the other. It’s all too much. She can’t stop thinking about all the implications this has. How did she die? Why didn’t she realize? What could she even do?]

R-Riho-chan!!! I- I need help…!

@ghost-minori-official

Huh? What's the matte-...woah...M-Minori, what happened?!

I don’t know! I- I tried to touch someone a-and my hand just- fazed right through them!

And Haruka-chan said I- She said I was a ghost…! I don’t understand what’s happening at all-!

O-Okay, well- she's probably not wrong- you do look kind of ghostly... I don't know how you could have gotten this way, though...!

I- I don’t remember dying! I was just… Nothing happened!

I… Is that why mom and dad never answered me…? Why everyone was ignoring me…?

Well- I mean- maybe whatever k-killed you wiped out your memories too?

... I don't see any other reason why you'd be ignored, Minori!

I… That would make sense… I’m not that forgetful usually, but… my memory’s been weird lately.

… I just- I thought that was a prank.

That's such a mean prank to pull...! I mean, I guess if you're a ghost, maybe that means your brain is also, um, a ghost...? So your memory is weird?

That’s why I didn’t want to believe it was that, but… being a ghost… is a lot worse.

It is! I can’t remember much except that I’ve… always wanted to be an idol. And that I admire Haruka-chan. Everything else just… comes and goes.

Hm? Wait, were you not an idol before you died?

No, I… was still doing auditions... I think.

Eh? The living version of you that I know is an idol! I produced an original song for your group! Did your memories go back that far, or are you from a different universe...?

An… idol? So… at least one Minori made our dreams come true?

I wish I knew, but… I’m not sure. You seem- familiar, that’s why I knew your name, but I don’t remember where I know you from…

Oh...maybe you've seen my stuff before, then...!

That's so tragic, though! You were such a good idol, you sparkled like an angel straight from above...!

...Ghost-minori! I promise, I'll help you become an idol! I don't really know how it works, but- but I can try and help, right?

Wh- Really? You… really think that?! It’s the first time someone’s told me that! I think!

Thank you! Thank you so much! That means a lot to me…! Then! I’ll keep working hard to be an idol too! I don’t know how we’ll do it, but… I never give up!

It's because it's true! You're such a good idol, Minori, it's like fate! Gasp. Maybe that's why you came back as a ghost! You haven't fulfilled your life's purpose of becoming an idol!

…!

That would make sense! Stories always say that ghosts can’t move on because something from their previous life is holding them back, right…?

Hwawa?? Who are you?!

- @hobbyist-minori

!!! I’m Minori. And you are- also Minori? Eeeek!!

Asahina-senpai told me something, but I can’t- remember…

I'm also Minori, yeah..! Why's there two of.. us? This is freaky!

Asahina? Isn't she in the theatre troupe at Phoenix Wonderland? The one with Haruka?

I have no idea!! But a lot of weird things have been happening around me lately… Maybe it’s because of my bad luck. T_T

Eh…? I’ve never seen Asahina-senpai around Haruka-chan! … I would know if they were in a troupe together, I’m her biggest fan!!

I have the same problem... The Minori bad luck curse.. :(

Have you not? They're part of a troupe together! There's also Kohane from our class and Emu from Honami's class.. I went to see one of their shows with the other hobbyists..!

Oh no… I guess we can’t escape it… :(

N-no, Haruka-chan isn’t. Kohane-chan does street shows, and Emu-chan is in a troupe, but…! Haruka-chan’s never been anything but an idol!

We'll escape it eventually.. Hopefully..!

She isn't? I don't remember Kohane ever doing street shows.. But Haruka retired from being an idol and then joined the troupe for a school project.. Didn't she?

Mh-hm…!

W-wait! She retired… Really…? I didn’t hear about that… How could that…?

Yeah.. Just gotta keep trying our bestest..!

YOU DIDNT KNOW?! ASRUN disbanded right after as well.. How'd you not know..?

I don’t know because that didn’t happen-! I… I wanted to be an idol because Haruka-chan… inspired me… but if she’s not an idol, t-then- I-

I wanted to be an idol too.. I think she retired because one of the other members got an injury.. I don't remember.. I got caught up with.. other things..

[Minori seems more and more distressed as the conversation continues on this topic, wrapping her arms around herself in an attempt to calm down.]

N-no… That’s not- possible. I can’t… believe it…! What do I even live for if… if she’s not…?

Uhm.. Well.. There's lots of things to live for even if you know.. Like going to diners to talk about your hobbies with friends..! Samo-chan! He's someone to live for. Uh.. Old fancams of concerts.. even if you're not auditioning anymore-

No matter how many times I failed, I- I never gave up! And it’s all I was working for all this time…! I love my friends, I love Samo-chan, but…

You- You never gave up on trying to be an idol either, right…?

That's good..! You shouldn't give up..!

Well.. Uh.. It's complicated... Yes.. technically..?

… I don’t want to give up…

… what do you mean…?

That's good..! You should keep going!

...Did you know that Happy Synthesizer has been covered in.. uh off the top of my head.. thirteen rhythm games?

… Answer me. Please just answer me… I just… I just want to know… Please…

Answer whaaaaat..? I didn't get asked a question, I have no idea what you're talking abooouut.

I asked if you gave up on being an idol. Y-you said… that you did. … technically. I just- I just want to know why-?

I- I don't know what you're talking about..! What-What's an idol? Fuck. Wait- That's. Not. What I meant to say.

Okay, now that’s just- even more suspicious! Why aren’t you telling me the truth? What’s happening…?!

Ah. Well.. Uhm.. crap..

Yeah I stopped auditioning.. I- I uh make music.. with some friends now..!

W-why...? Why would you give up on our dream...?

I-I never said I gave up on it.. Just trying a.. different approach..? Yeah.. Yeah! That..

Haruka goes to Miya now.. Positives..? She's in the same class as two of Airi Momoi's band mates..

You’re not-! You’re not auditioning anymore! That’s… That’s definitely ‘giving up’ to me! I just don’t understand why we- why you would do that…!

… ‘band mates?’ Airi-chan… gave up too…?

You don't need to make it sound like you're accusing me of a crime... I'm just taking a break..!

Ah. Uhm.. Yeah, that one happened before Haruka.. I think.. Around the same time though.. Ehehe..

Because I don’t understand anything that’s happening! I don’t understand why there’s a baby Haruka-chan, o-or why she was talking about me like I was dead, and now you’re- I-

…

THERE'S A BABY HARUKA?? Why would she be talking about you like you're dead though..? Weird.

I feel like I wasn't meant to say that..!

She was- so insistent about it, too! I kept telling her that everything was fine and that I was definitely alive, but she just… wouldn’t believe me… I mean- We’re talking! That’s proof I’m not dead, right…?!

A-and Shizuku-chan…? Did she…?

I think you're alive. Yeah..! That is proof right? You can't talk to ghosts..! Can you..? ..But there's lots a things ghosts can't do..

..No. Shizuku's still an idol..! She did get moved from Cheerful*Days to a trial group though.. Shiho's in it! It's called Yume Yume JUMP! There's two other people.. One is from Kamiyama.. She's Mizuki's friend..! But the other.. I don't know anything about them..

It has to be…! I’ve never talked to ghosts before… That’s not a thing we can do… I-I’m sure of that! I… We can prove that. For sure…!!

I’m… glad to know that… at least… Shizuku-chan’s a great idol too…! I hope her new friends are nice. She deserves it…!

We can prove it..! Y-Yeah...!! ..How do we do that? Do we.. high five or.. something..?

She is a great idol..! Her dancing is always so on point! I wonder how much she had to practice for those shows..? Oh.. Well.. I don't know her personally but.. An..? I don't.. I think that was her name.. Yeah- Uh I've been told she's really nice..!

…! Right, right! Ghosts can’t touch living people! If I just- touched you, then that would prove I’m correct! Then we can… try that.

I don’t recognize that name… but I believe you.

Exactly! Let's do that..! Just don't hit my hand too hard...

[Minori hits the other’s hand with her own, only to be surprised as it fazes right through. She tries again… and again… looking more and more desperate as she keeps failing… She looks terrified…]

[She's not even looking, she's closed her eyes..]

Have you tried yet..?

[She wraps her arms around herself once again, trying to ground herself. It’s failing spectacularly.]

I- I did! But- my- m-my hand… It’s just- That- That can’t be happening…!

Wh-What..?

[She finally opened her eyes, about time.. and awkwardly looked at her for a moment.]

Your hand..? Huh..? What- What can't-can't be happening...?