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{ Once an idol, always an idol. It was Rise's day off and she decided to go to the arcade. The first thing she wanted to do was play the 'Dance Step Mania' Game. While she was in Tokyo back in her world, it had always been her favorite game and often disguised herself just to play it in peace.

The feed starts with Rise's introduction. She was winking and smiling to the camera. Once in a while, even blowing a kiss. She turned the camera and showed a very grouchy Lucemon. It looked like Rise had dragged him there. }

Good Morning, everyone! It's Rise and I am here at the arcade about to play a game called --- say it, Lucy!

Dance Step Mania ...

Say it with more life!

*sighs* DANCE STEP MANIA!!!

...

Close enough ... Now, let Rise amaze you!

{ Rise had Lucemon hold the camera towards her and began her first game. After selecting a song and setting it on basic first, she began to dance. It was an upbeat song and she was scoring very high. There was no sign of panting or hardship. Looks like she really was used to it. For her, this was no different from the dances she did as an idol. }

{ When the song ends she turns to the camera again and gives a deep bow. But she wasn't done. }

I was wondering if someone else out there knows how to play this game. If you do, why don't you come over and try to challenge me?

I warn you, I'm pretty good!

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Oh, come on. It's just a little friendly competition. It won't hurt anyone.

If you really don't want to compete. Just come over anyway. It will be fun.

Ms. Rise, please be reminded that you are quite tired.

I am fine, Lucy. One more challenge won't hurt.

[He's covering Kokuwamon's mouth...hole...thingie to keep him quiet.]

You really wouldn't mind? I don't want to waste your time...

So don't --- ow!

[ Rise stepped on his foot. Don't mind him. ]

No. I insist! It will be fun. I am doing this to meet new friends. Just one challenge.

[ Smiling sweetly. ] Please?! It will be fuuunnn~~

[Messed up or not he's still a teenage boy and weak to pretty smiles.]

Well...okay. One game wouldn't be too bad.

Hurray! I'll be waiting then.

[ She winks and ends the connection.

He will find her waiting for him by the machine drinking water from her water bottle. Lucemon was beside her still waiting for her to be done. ]

[Shinji spends a minute or so waffling on whether or not he should reall go before he finally makes up his mind to leave. When he arrives, it's with his head low and Kokuwamon traveling behind him.]

Uh, hi.

[He feels so out of place.]

Hi! [ Rise stood up and waved to both of them. Though she wondered if he could see it when he had his head low. ]

Shinji-san! Kokuwamon! You're finally here!

[ She ran to them and pulled Shinji unto the platform. The previous pair had just finished their song and it was great timing that it would be their turn. ]

You can just call me Shinji-whoa!

[You'd think that betwen Kokuwamon and all the other grabby people around here that he'd be used to being pulled around by now, but nope. He takes his position on the platform, looking antsy, hands balling up and relaxing again out of sheer habit.]

Go easy on me.

[ Rise heard him and just smiled. But she did plan to take it easy on him. While her platform was set on expert, she helped him set his in basic. ]

Do you ... want to try basic? Or do you want to try something harder?

[He nods at her second question.] Yeah. I'm not good, but I've had experience with these types of games.

[He can't help but sell himself short. It's in his nature.]

[ After her experience with Sonata, she was not going to underestimate anyone this time either.

So he sets it in difficult and chooses a song. ]

We'll just have to see, won't we?

[ Pushes start. ]

GAME START!

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