Event: TRY NEW STAGE! side.NATSUKI / Shining Solo Series: Natsuki

Syo Kurusu: All right! Let's head to the stage and figure this out.

Natsuki Shinomiya: I'm sooo glad that you're my producer, Syo! I can't wait to see what you're gonna come up with.

Syo Kurusu: Leave it to me! Your show's gonna be the last one in the Shining Solo Series, so let's go all out!

Syo Kurusu: When Hijirikawa was my producer, he had me do stage fighting. You were Ren's producer, yeah?

Syo Kurusu: I was wondering what a concert with animals would be like, but it turned out really well.

Natsuki Shinomiya: Hehe. Thanks, Syo. I knew Ren would get along great with the animals, and I'd say it was a huge success!

Natsuki Shinomiya: I had lots of fun producing it. That's why I'm really excited to see what kind of production you have in store for me.

Natsuki Shinomiya: Is it going to be something super cool, like the one you did? Oh, but an adorably sweet performance would be nice, too. Right, Syo?

Syo Kurusu: Uh, sure. Man, the pressure's on now.

Syo Kurusu: So, building off that experience, is there any particular kind of performance that you wanna do?

Syo Kurusu: Though I get the feeling I know your tastes well enough that I don't really need to ask.

Natsuki Shinomiya: Oh, really? So, what do you think I'd like?

Syo Kurusu: Like...a show packed with stuffed animals! With a giant chick in the center! And adorable decorations on the moving stage!

Syo Kurusu: And while we're at it, a bunch of balloons fall while you sing, and they all have mini Piyo-chan souvenirs for the audience inside! How's that?

Natsuki Shinomiya: Wow! That'd be like a dream come true! You really do know what I like.

Syo Kurusu: Well, we've known each other for a long time, after all.

Natsuki Shinomiya: But...that's not quite what I had in mind for my Shining Solo Series performance.

Natsuki Shinomiya: I've seen everyone try out so many new things with this series. So I want to show my fans a new side of me, too.

Natsuki Shinomiya: And I need your help for that. It's exactly because you know me so well that I want us to work together to create something new.

Syo Kurusu: Up to now, the producers all took the lead in creating the shows, but what you're suggesting is that we make one that combines both of our styles?

Natsuki Shinomiya: Yes! Because I trust you, Syo. I'm sure you'll come up with something wonderful.

Syo Kurusu: You think so? Yeah... You're right! I get what you're going for now. I'll give some thought to my own style, too.

Syo Kurusu: There's a lot to consider. We need to make sure our talents are in sync in order to show off a new side of you.

Syo Kurusu: We know each other so well that I really wanna do my best to show off our good sides! With that in mind, here's our theme!

Syo Kurusu: A performance combining fashion and song! You'll wear casual clothes and sing, and we'll make the stage look like a fashion show.

Syo Kurusu: I've always thought that since you're in shape and, well, tall anything would look good on you. That decides it! This is what we're doing!

Natsuki Shinomiya: Oh, fabulous! So I'll sing while showing off the outfit you come up with.

Syo Kurusu: I'll pay extra attention to your outfit and do my best to make the whole stage shine! You're the focus here, so you gotta give it your all too!

Natsuki Shinomiya: Yeah! Will do!

Syo Kurusu: First off, we gotta finalize the kinda image we're going for with your outfit. I'm raring to go!

Natsuki Shinomiya: Look, Syo. That character costume is adorable! You would look great in it.

Syo Kurusu: A rabbit costume, huh? That'd definitely stand out on stage... But there's no way anyone could sing with that thing on!

Natsuki Shinomiya: Haha. That's true. I'm having so much fun shopping with you, I just couldn't help myself.

Syo Kurusu: Seriously. Besides, we're looking for an outfit for you, not for me. All of a sudden, I'm a little worried...

Natsuki Shinomiya: Oh!

Syo Kurusu: What is it this time?!

Natsuki Shinomiya: That store's doing a collab with Piyo-chan! Could we stop by to take a peek?

Syo Kurusu: Hey, we came to find stuff for the show. No, wait... You never know where we might find something that would make the show even better.

Syo Kurusu: Whoa, wait up, Natsuki! Wait for meee!

Natsuki Shinomiya: Which outfit should I put on next?

Syo Kurusu: Hmmm, good question. What about this one? You're tall, so this kinda edgy design would look good, don't you think?

Syo Kurusu: No, I'm not a fan of the color. What about this shade? No, wait, maybe if I pair it with this?

Syo Kurusu: Hmmm, actually, this might have a better silhouette. Oh, sorry. I got a little carried away there.

Natsuki Shinomiya: It's fine. These are so different from the clothes I usually wear that it's kinda fun.

Natsuki Shinomiya: Plus, I know I can count on you to pick out the perfect outfit! I'm even more excited to get up on stage now.

Syo Kurusu: R-Really? Then next, I'd like you to try...this one!

Natsuki Shinomiya: Okay!

Syo Kurusu: I've made up my mind about the basic idea for your outfit, so all I have to do now is coordinate everything. Then it's on to figuring out how to show it off.

Syo Kurusu: Our show's theme is manliness! Using a cutesy motif would just be more of the same for you. We're gonna change not only your clothes but your whole image too.

Natsuki Shinomiya: All right! I'm trying to integrate that theme into my daily life, too. I wake up early to go jogging now, and I even bought some dumbbells.

Syo Kurusu: I don't think you really need the exercise, but I like how passionate you are.

Syo Kurusu: One of the most important things is how you show off the clothes. And to do that, you gotta get the walking part down!

Syo Kurusu: You got some tips when we all did that fashion show before, right?

Natsuki Shinomiya: Yeah, we also took classes on it at Saotome Academy, right? I believe we had lessons on picking out clothes based on a theme and how to model them.

Syo Kurusu: Yeah, it was rough 'cause the theme was girls' clothes. Anyway, we're gonna use that theory to think about how best to show off the clothes in this performance.

Syo Kurusu: When I was helping out my dad, I got to see the models practice their runway walk. Let's find a style that fits our show perfectly!

Natsuki Shinomiya: Yeah! I'll let you know if I think of anything!

Syo Kurusu: You've got the basics down, but we're not quite there yet. Can you lift your gaze a little higher and turn more slowly?

Natsuki Shinomiya: Sure... I've actually been trying to do that.

Natsuki Shinomiya: Also, while I was practicing, it hit me that if I'm singing while trying to show off my outfit, maybe we should angle the lights over here.

Syo Kurusu: Hm, you're right. We'll adjust them once the whole stage is set up. You seem to have learned how to pace your walk with the music already, so next up is...

Natsuki Shinomiya: I really wanna do my best for my fans, so I was thinking maybe I should stop here for a moment to...

Masato Hijirikawa: Hm? My apologies, are you still using this room?

Natsuki Shinomiya: Masato! Good to see you. Did we go past our reservation time for the room?

Masato Hijirikawa: No, I just arrived a bit early. There's still time. You appear to be rather engrossed in what you're doing, though. This is for your Shining Solo Series, correct?

Syo Kurusu: Yeah, we were just brushing up the presentation. Oh, since you're here, would you mind giving us some advice?

Masato Hijirikawa: Hmm... If you wish for my input, then I would be happy to offer it.

Natsuki Shinomiya: If you notice anything, just speak up! I'll do a run-through.

Masato Hijirikawa: I can tell how much you've practiced. However, he is trying so hard to be charming that he is actually coming off as rigid.

Syo Kurusu: Yeah? I was wondering about that, too.

Masato Hijirikawa: But I cannot say that is necessarily a bad thing. I am confident that there are things only you can pick up on, Kurusu. Tell Shinomiya that when he returns.

Syo Kurusu: Things only I can pick up on, huh...

Syo Kurusu: Natsuki! We were getting too caught up in trying to do something totally new. Let's forget all of that and try running through it once.

Natsuki Shinomiya: What?

Syo Kurusu: Of course, our final goal remains unchanged. But that's exactly why I wanna show off more of your sensitivity!

Syo Kurusu: You've already got down what we practiced together. Now I want you to listen to the music, feel the beat, and add your own flair.

Natsuki Shinomiya: Gotcha! Just watch me, Syo.

Natsuki Shinomiya: Hellooo, everyone! Did you like the video we recorded?

Syo Kurusu: The ending of that video was a seriously good lead-in.

Natsuki Shinomiya: Hehe. I wanna show off what I've been working on to all of you who were kind enough to come here today.

Natsuki Shinomiya: My Shining Solo show will bring ST☆RISH's series of solo performances to an end.

Syo Kurusu: There was a lot of trial and error with each show, but we always gave it our best! First, on behalf of all our members, I just want to say, thank you, everyone!

Natsuki Shinomiya: As I'm sure you could tell in the video, I was suuuper happy to have Syo as the producer for my show!

Natsuki Shinomiya: I had so much fun picking out outfits and practicing. It was like we were back at school, sharing a room together again.

Syo Kurusu: Come on, man, stick to the script...

Syo Kurusu: But I had fun, too. Being a producer is definitely different from having a producer.

Natsuki Shinomiya: I thought that if I was gonna have someone be my producer, it had to be you, Syo.

Natsuki Shinomiya: And it's not just 'cause you're so fun to be around.

Natsuki Shinomiya: I was sure you'd be able to bring out a new side of me, and help me relax and focus while showing it off. I knew you could do it, Syo.

Syo Kurusu: Hey, hey, the show's not over yet, you know? Don't get all sappy on me now!

Syo Kurusu: But I do think that this show is something that was only possible because we worked together! And everyone here will witness this.

Syo Kurusu: After this, we'll have my warm-up act! Then Natsuki's solo show will start.

Syo Kurusu: Join us for the end of ST☆RISH's solo series!

Natsuki Shinomiya: We thought long and hard about how to make this enjoyable for everyone, and we practiced a lot. I hope my feelings reach you.

Natsuki Shinomiya: Let's enjoy our time together and have an absolute blast!