SELECTION 10 UNIT: Neptu Story
Chapter Index
Ch 1 - Ch 2 - Ch 3 - Ch 4 - Ch 5 - Ch 6 - Ch 7
Chapter 1
Season: ES 2nd Year
Hm. This song is quite different from Akatsuki’s, as my unit usually emphasizes on Japanese-style performances. I poured all my efforts into practice so as not to fall behind everyone else.
Because of that, I barely got to truly take in how fresh and new this experience is to me… However, I can proudly say that my performance has turned out satisfactory. ♪
Yeah, while watching you improve each day, I also felt as though I couldn’t allow myself to lag behind. That feeling motivated me to refine my performance.
You have my gratitude, Kanzaki. It’s because you were here that I was able to improve further.
Ooh, is that so!? Then what say we demonstrate our finely-improved song and dance on this ‘su-taij’?
Chapter 2
That reminds me, when I first heard ‘Deep into you’, the first thing that came to mind is The Little Mermaid tale.
i thought the same. the [lyrics] even has a “returning to foam” line, after all~
But the more we sang it, the more I felt like it reminded me of you, Shinkai-kun. I’m not too sure why I felt that way, though.
But maybe it’s because the mysterious air you give off matches perfectly with the song?
fufu. makoto told me something similar~ the two of you are [quite alike], aren’t you~
but i am a hero, you know. i will not disappear and become [foam]~
Chapter 3
I am mentioning this very late in, but… When I first received advice from you, Tomoe-dono, I was absolutely stunned.
I never expected your advice to be, “Try singing the song as if you’ve fallen in love with me, who’s right before your very eyes!”… Not even in my wildest dreams.
Ahaha! You truly looked dumbstruck at that moment!
Well, in practice, it did actually dramatically improve your singing, so I believe it was precisely the advice you needed!
You are quite right about that. This song’s theme is emotions of love… That being said, I am pretty unfamiliar with sensual love.
If I hadn’t gotten your help, Tomoe-dono, I wouldn’t have been able to make sense of the emotions within the lyrics… Which would have led me unable to represent those emotions properly.
Chapter 4
(sways left and right) this [stage] is so beautiful no matter how many times i look at it~ i get to have a taste of how it feels to be a [fishie] swimming in the [sea]~
my favorite part is when the [foam] slowly floats up, it looks so [fairytale-like]~
Wahaha! I also love this sorta atmosphere~♪
fufun~♪ the idea came to me when i was talking about [dolphin]-san with mr. [bluebird]. i immediately thought, “we should add [foam] to the performance”.
Oh yeah, think I heard that you got the idea from how dolphins are real good at bubble rings.
Ahhh~! The inspiration, it’s coming to me, it’s coming to me! I gotta hurry and write this, or my masterpiece will poof into foam!
Chapter 5
Fufu. I can tell how particular the details are in this outfit. ♪ The ornaments looking like starfish and coral are just wonderful…
Yeah! If I remember correctly, the person who was in charge of making these outfits came up with the design right before the deadline, right?
They added all our ideas too, like in the colors. I’m not feeling as hyper as Akehoshi-kun would, but I’m still so excited! ♪
That just shows how much everyone expects lots from us while cheering us on. That’s exactly why we have to liven up this stage to the best of our capabilities.
That will be the ultimate repayment we can give to the fans and staff that have supported us.
Chapter 6
Oh yeah, after Shinkai-senpai’s stage direction was adopted, everyone brought up their own ideas, right?
Yes. There were plenty of choreography moves and practice methods I never could’ve thought up on my own, so it was an enlightening experience.
Some of those methods could be utilized in UNDEAD’s live shows, too.
That’s one of the perks to Shuffle units, for sure! But on the other hand, problems you wouldn’t usually go through in your own unit can pop up…
Neptu has many free and unrestrained members, after all. However, I believe we were able to have a wonderful, exhilarating few days together.
Chapter 7
This level of massive success wouldn’t have been possible if it weren’t for us seven people, full of distinct personalities!
Yes, our live show turned out wonderfully. Actually… so you were aware you had a distinct personality, huh?
Wahaha! ☆ It was the best! I almost wish we could have another go on stage!
I know you may feel that way, but you still can’t rush back into the stage without permission, okay~?
Gosh, you’re saying things a Papa would, as always. What an overly helpful personality…
But, well, I suppose that’s what makes you you, Tsumugi-kun.
Work Lines
(GOOD) Love songs still make me nervous to this day…!
(GREAT) It’d make me so happy to know if everyone enjoyed it!
(GOOD) i imagined it as a [love] by the [seashore].
(GREAT) we have some interesting members here, don’t we~
(GOOD) I got to display all my charms to my heart’s content!
(GREAT) Even the outfit captures the feeling of the sea!
(GOOD) I got to sing the rap parts of the song, as well.
(GREAT) The scenery naturally comes to your mind when listening to the song, right?
(GOOD) It has an “en-nui” atmosphere to it. ♪
(GREAT) You will surely experience a new, fresh atmosphere.
(GOOD) I feel like I managed to pull off a mature feel!
(GREAT) The rhythm of the lyrics feels real nice, doesn’t it~?
(GOOD) The atmosphere of this song is different from the usual, isn’t it?
(GREAT) This song carries a sweet, but heartwrenching feeling to it~♪