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So Elicchi says that we need to step up our game if we're gonna keep up with all the contestants and other idols out there. I think we need to go have a master course with some pros. What do you say?

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[ The Liepard Lounge, the newly opened dance hall and self-proclaimed "classy establishment," located in the heart of the Theater District, was hopping that night. Boasting music that was much different from the typical fair offered by the other ball rooms around town, a new dance craze was beginning to take shape there.

The floors were packed with people, with dancing going well into the early morning. Beginners and seasoned dancers were welcome, and there were plenty of dancers willing to teach anyone looking to learn. Supposedly the Liepard Lounge was an 18+ establishment, but the bouncer seemed relatively lax on that, so long as the minors agreed not to do anything they weren't supposed to.

"Not supposed to" was left open to interpretation. ]

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[Uh oh looks like Nozomi is taking a break, that means it's Hanayo's turn, as she'll discover by being grabbed and spun around abruptly onto the dance floor]

Uwaaaaah! E-Eli...!

[oh god what's happening]

[ELABORATE SPINNING IS HAPPENING you can handle that right Hanayo?]

T-too fast...! I can't keep up, Eli!

[Even though she says that, she's still doing her best to try. Hanayo knows by now that whining doesn't get far with Eli. She's not the most graceful dancer, though, even with routines she's practiced a lot - Hanayo's special talent has always been singing harmonies. Hopefully the older girl was prepared for having her feet stepped on.]

You can do it! I know you can!

[Either Hanayo is getting accustomed to the steps or Eli is slowing down a bit because it's starting to become a bit more manageable. A bit.]

[Thank goodness for that. Hanayo wasn't sure how much more she could take. She spends more time staring at what her feet are doing than paying attention to Eli, trying to concentrate and memorize the steps.]

I-it's getting a little easier... the steps aren't hard, just really fast.

Good, that means we can kick it back up a notch.

[UP TEMPO ENGAGE]

Too fast, too fast!

[Hanayo doesn't do well with surprises, stumbling into the spin and stepping on Eli's foot as she crashes into her.]

[Eli had expected something like this might happen, so she quickly grabs Hanayo by the hands and pulls her out of her fall, keeping her foot steady so as not to fall herself. She then spins Hanayo - rather quickly - before pulling her into a dip]

Careful!

I'm sorry! I didn't mean to!

[She scarcely has time to get the full apology out before she's dipped, though, and it's cut off with a loud squeak.]

If you mess up just keep going! A performer can improv and make it look like they meant to do it!

[She'll pull Hanayo up and go back into a more neutral position to allow her to catch her breath. She looks like she may be having a bit more fun with this than a nice person really ought to, judging by her expression]

R-right! Okay!

[Thank goodness for that little break. Hanayo definitely needs it. This will all be good for her development as an idol in the long run, even if she feels completely overwhelmed right now.]

You really love dancing, don't you, Eli?

I do.

[Eli is keeping pace with the slower tempo, so it's pretty manageable right now]

I can tell. You really seem relaxed when you're moving on the dance floor, even when it's a really fast dance.

[Hanayo smiles, perhaps finally relaxing a little herself.]

I've been doing it for a long time. There's nothing I'd rather be doing.

[It's good that Hanayo is relaxing. Eli shall go easy on her, for the moment]

I hope I can get as good as you someday.

[Wonder of wonders, it's easier for her to dance when she's not focusing so much on it.]

I'm not all that good, really. You can get there, you just need practice.

I hope you'll continue to work with me.

[Addressing her like a respected teacher now. Since that's pretty much what she is to Hanayo, at least as far as dance is concerned.]

Of course! You have a lot of potential, you just need to learn how to use it.

I'm glad you think so. I've been working really hard with my Pokemon.

It shows, actually. I can tell.

Really?

[Hanayo's face lights up in a big smile.]

It means a lot to hear you say that. I never thought I'd be able to seriously do this before I met all of you.

I think this has been good for all of us.

I think so too. If I hadn't met everyone, I'd still be working in the Breeding Center, singing to my Pokemon when no one was looking.

I'm glad you've found your confidence.