Aikatsu Start!

Episode 23

Rotasu: I'm aiming to become the top idol in all the world! Rotasu Awadatsu is entering the stage!

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[The episode opens with the girls of Aikatsu Start enjoying a sunny afternoon outside the academy. They're sitting in a park, chatting and sharing stories.]

Rotasu: (animated) So, guys, I was watching this documentary about wildlife yesterday, and I couldn't help but think...

Flora: (enthusiastic) About your upcoming performance, right?

Rotasu: (confused) No, actually, I was thinking about how amazing it would be to be a wildlife photographer.

Kabe: (surprised) Wildlife photographer? That's quite a departure from our idol careers, Rotasu.

Aika: (curious) What sparked this sudden interest?

Rotasu: (enthusiastic) Well, you see, I've always been fascinated by animals, and watching that documentary made me realize how important it is to capture their beauty and raise awareness about wildlife conservation.

Kabe: (smiling) That's a wonderful idea, Rotasu. You have a heart full of passion.

Rotasu: (grateful) Thanks, Kabe. But you know what's even more amazing? The way animals communicate with each other through sounds. It's like they have their own language.

[As Rotasu continues to talk about her newfound interest in wildlife, her friends notice something unusual.]

Flora: (whispering to Kabe) Do you hear that?

Seiko: (whispering back) Yeah, it sounds like Rotasu's voice is changing.

[Aika and Nini exchange puzzled glances as they listen to Rotasu.]

Rotasu: (enthusiastic) So, I was thinking about enrolling in a wildlife photography course...

[Rotasu's voice suddenly shifts to a much higher pitch, almost like a different person.]

Rotasu (high-pitched): ...and maybe even spend some time in the wild, capturing the essence of nature.

[Her friends exchange surprised looks, unsure of how to react.]

Aika: (whispering to Flora) Did Rotasu just...

Flora: (whispering) I think so. Her voice just changed dramatically.

Nini: (whispering to Nini) This is bizarre. Maybe we should ask her about it?

Flora: (whispering) Yeah, but let's be gentle. She might not even be aware of it.

[Rotasu continues to talk animatedly about wildlife photography, her voice fluctuating between the high-pitched tone and her usual voice.]

Rotasu: (high-pitched) And then, I'll set up my camera near a watering hole, and we'll wait for the magical moment when the animals come to quench their thirst. /That's a weird way to put it/

Rotasu: (normal voice) What do you guys think?

[Aika decides to address the situation delicately.]

Aika: (gentle) Rotasu, we couldn't help but notice that your voice seems to be changing a bit today.

Rotasu: (confused) Huh? What do you mean?

Flora: (supportive) Well, it's just that a few moments ago, your voice got much higher, and then it returned to normal.

Kabe: (concerned) Are you feeling alright? Maybe you should take a break if you're not feeling well.

Rotasu: (realizing) Oh, that. I'm perfectly fine. It's just that when I get really excited or passionate about something, my voice naturally goes up a few notches. It's been like that since I was a kid.