Scenario:Love Live! Door to the Skies - Chapter 3: Self-Restraint - Episode 4

Love Live! Door to the Skies - Chapter 3: Self-Restraint - Episode 4

A monster appears in response to Nico's song. Lyria senses the primal beast's presence, and (Captain) and company rush off in search of Nico, only to find her casting a defensive barrier and reprimanding the monster. (Captain) uses the opportunity to launch an attack.

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Honoka: And apparently sound equipment in this world is powered by magic...

As Honoka and the others discuss the construction of the stage, they hear the echo of footsteps in the corridor.

Lyria: Is everyone okay?

Honoka: Huh? What's wrong, Lyria?

Lyria: I-I'm sensing a primal beast! I think those monsters are about to show up again!

Eli: No way... But none of us are singing!

Eli: ...!
Unless...

All Eight: Nico!

The girls leave the hall in a panic and set out to search for Nico.

Nico: Okay, here goes!

Girl 2: I'm ready!

Nico: ...

Before (Captain) and company can find her, Nico begins to sing.

The song is filled with her desire to use the magic of singing and dancing to bring happiness and smiles to everyone.

It possesses a warmth capable of reaching out to those who have lost the joy in their lives.

As Nico sings, her voice echoes even more powerfully than usual through the quiet city streets.

Girl 2: Wow!

Nico: Hehe. So? Did you have fun? Nico!

Girl 2: I sure did! I'm gonna be just like you when I grow up!

Nico: That's a pretty big statement. My dream is to become the best idol in the universe, you know! Do you really think you can keep up with me?

Girl 2: Uh-huh! You just watch!

Nico: Then you better give it everything you've got. As long as you don't give up, you'll be able to make your dream come true.

Girl 2: Okay!

???: I've connected once again.

Unworldly Monster: Uuuuunh...

Nico: ...!

Girl 2: What's that thing?

Nico: Your guess is as good as mine! Get away from it!

Unworldly Monster: Mu... Mu...

Nico: ...

The monster shows no interest in the young girl and instead stares directly at Nico.

Nico glares back coldly, completely unshaken.

Nozomi: Nico-cchi!
(Captain)! She's over there!

Eli: Run, Nico! Hurry!

The monster creeps closer to Nico as her friends call out to her desperately.

Unworldly Monster: Mu... se...

(Captain) dashes toward Nico at full speed, but the monster reaches her first.

Honoka: Nico!

Unworldly Monster: Uuuuunh...

Nico: ...!

Nico: Phalanx!

As she shouts, she produces a bluish-white barrier that stops the monster in its tracks.

Unworldly Monster: Unh!

Honoka: Huh?

Second-Years: Whaaat!

Nico: Monsters appear when we sing? So what!

Unworldly Monster: Uuuhn!

Nico: Listen up, you! I don't care who you are, or what you are for that matter!

Unworldly Monster: ...!

The monster is forced two, three steps backward by the barrier.

Nico: If I'm going to chicken out just because the likes of you get in my way, I should have never made my comeback as a school idol!

Unworldly Monster: Uuuhn!

The monster falters momentarily before Nico's intimidating air, and (Captain) takes that opportunity to launch an attack.

Medusa: Get back, mortal! That's dangerous! You've got some explaining to do after we get rid of this thing!

Love Live! Door to the Skies - Chapter 3: Self-Restraint - Episode 4: Scene 2

After the monster has been dealt with, Nico explains that she, Eli, and Nozomi learned a defensive spell from (Captain) to protect the others. Moved by Nico's passion, Athena suggests that they devise a plan to defend against monsters so μ's can perform at the concert after all.

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Eli & Nozomi: Nico!
Nico-cchi!

Nico: Urk!

(Captain) and company manage to defeat the monster.

As soon as the threat is gone, Nico's friends surround her.

Eli: How could you be so reckless!

Nico: ...

Honoka: I'm so glad you're okay. It was really cool how you stopped that yokai in its tracks. What was that?

Nico: I learned it from (Captain). It felt like Eli and Nozomi were trying to upstage me, so I forced my way in...

Athena: You want to learn how to protect yourselves?

Eli: Yes. There's a lot more danger here than in the world we come from.

Nozomi: Eli-chi and I just don't want to see anyone get hurt. We're a pair of worrywarts.

Eli: Isn't there anything you can teach us, (Captain)? Athena?

Nico: What are those two doing sneaking off by themselves!

Athena: Do you intend to use the techniques you learn to stand up to those monsters?

Eli: Well... I guess that depends on the situation...

Athena: Hm... What do you think, (Captain)?

1. Let's give them a chance.
2. Maybe if Eli can land a hit on me.

Choose: Let's give them a chance.

Athena: I'm afraid I can't give my full approval.

Eli: Don't say that! No matter how rigorous the training is, I can take it!

Nozomi: Wait, Eli-chi. Athena must have a reason for saying that.

Athena: Eli. You possess a strong sense of responsibility, as well as the desire to protect those around you.

Athena: You are constantly fighting to protect others. That is the impression I get.

Eli: ...

Nozomi: I'd expect nothing less from a goddess. You hit it right on the nose.

Athena: I cannot allow you to expose yourself to danger. I am a guardian after all.

Athena: So please stay close to us at all times.

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Choose: Maybe if Eli can land a hit on me.

Eli & Nozomi: What!

Athena: Oh, I see. That's a fine idea.
Eli, why don't you visualize the captain as an enemy and try throwing a punch?

1. Don't hold back, okay?

Choose: Don't hold back, okay?

Athena: That goes without saying. Eli, just think of this as a test you must pass before you learn the art of warfare.

Eli: S-so... Wh-where should I aim?

1. Right in the face.
2. Punch me in the gut.
3. Anything goes.

Choose: Right in the face.
Choose: Punch me in the gut.
Choose: Anything goes.

Eli: O-okay...

(Captain) assumes a defensive stance, signaling for Eli to bring it on.

Eli: ...

Seeing this, Eli strikes a fighting pose.

Nozomi: Are you really going to do this, Eli-chi?

Athena: Don't worry. (Captain) is a seasoned skyfarer. The captain won't die from such a mild injury.

Eli: ...!

Eli balls her right hand into a fist and pulls back to swing, but then her arm drops to her side.

Eli: I can't do it.

Athena: Correct. You're not the type of person who can strike someone without reason or hesitation.

Athena: You will face this inner conflict each and every time you place yourself in battle.

Athena: I imagine that holds true whether your opponent is (Captain) or a monster.

Eli: ...

Athena: In order to rid yourself of that inner turmoil, you must fill yourself with rage or despair, or otherwise learn to repress your emotions.

Athena: But even if you understand it's a necessary step you must take to stand on the battlefield, it's not exactly an easy thing to do.

Athena: Personally, I have no interest in seeing you girls become accustomed to war.

Eli: Oh...

Athena: So please stay close to us at all times.

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Athena: If you sense danger, leave the fighting to us and run to safety. That is the best course of action.

Eli: I... I understand...

Athena: But I know you must feel anxious over having no method to protect yourself. Perhaps a single lesson is warranted.

Eli: Oh?

Athena: (Captain). What can one do to hold back the advance of an enemy, if only for a moment?

(Captain) thinks through an extensive list of techniques learned through countless battles.

Finally the captain settles on one.

1. Phalanx!

Choose: Phalanx!

(Captain) shouts and produces a blue, shining defensive shield.

Eli & Nozomi: Wow!

Nico: Wh-what was that!

Nico: That was super cool!

Athena: It's a fairly basic spell, but it's effective.

Athena raps on the barrier with her spear.

Athena: As you can see, this amount of force from my spear isn't enough to break it.

Athena: This technique is only to be used as a last resort when escaping or protecting someone. If you can agree to that, I will agree to teaching it to you.

Nozomi: Eli-chi, can you promise to only use it at times like those?

Eli: Of course.

Eli: Thank you, (Captain)! Athena!

Nico: Hold it right there. I heard everything.

Eli & Nozomi: Nico?
Nico-cchi?

Nico: How could you leave me out of the loop? I deserve to be included in discussions like these.

Nico: You're not the only ones who care about the other members. In other words, I want in on this little training session.

Nico: I can't let you two look cool without me...

Athena: Then you're welcome to join us, Nico. But you have to promise that you won't do anything to put yourself in danger.

Nico: Got it!

Nozomi: You promised, Nico-cchi! Now you must be punished! Prepare to be squeezed!

Nico: Gyah!

Eli: How could you be so reckless!

Nico: Well! I just couldn't take it any longer!

Nico: What have we been practicing for all this time? To make the audience smile, right?

Nico: So why are we acting like performing in a concert is a bad thing?

All Eight: ...

Nico: Yokai or not, who cares! I couldn't be satisfied until I gave it a piece of my mind!

Athena: ...

Medusa: Still, a mortal trying to stand up to a monster? That's just plain dangerous.

Athena: That just shows how strong their conviction is.

Athena: I've made up my mind. Let's start making preparations for you girls to appear in the concert.

Vyrn: H-hang on, that means more monsters will show up. Are you serious about this?

Athena: As long as we make the proper arrangements in advance, there will be no reason to fear the monsters.

Athena: I've heard a number of townspeople clamoring for μ's to take part in the concert.

Athena: And besides, we can't have any of you running off and putting on your own private concerts like Nico here.

Nico: Urk...

Honoka: So we can perform in the joint concert?

Athena: Yes. As long as the proper arrangements are made beforehand.

μ's: Yay!

Lyria: Hehe. They all look so happy!

And so the members of μ's decide to participate in the joint concert in Tenacie after all.

To that end, (Captain) and the crew begin making the preparations to fend off the anticipated monster attack.