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Looks like Nico found a friend to help her and the rest of the idol group become the best.....and maybe save their school. Question is, who is really in control and is this even a normal puppet. Maybe all that dedication to her training has drive Nico a little mad.

Nico Yazawa from Love Live School Idol Project belongs to Hajime Yatate and Sakurako Kimino

Idol Slapstick P1,One day in the Shōhei Bridge Building located in Akihabara, Tokyo. Someone knocks on a door.,A girl named Nico Yazawa answers the door.Nico Yazawa: Hello, do you need something?,The person presents a package that is to be delivered to her.Nico Yazawa: Oh, I wasn't expecting anything today. I wonder whats inside?She grabs the package.,Nico Yazawa: Thanks for the delivery.,As the person leaves, Nico shuts the door.,She places the package on the table.Nico Yazawa: Lets see what I got.,She opens the box.Nico Yazawa: Not what I expected.,Inside was a hand puppet.,Nico Yazawa: Never really played with a hand puppet before. Still, its nice to try.She puts the puppet on her hand.,Nico Yazawa: Easy to control and silly to look at. Can't imagine what the girls would think if they saw me with this.,Nico Yazawa: Hi, I'm Rainbow the clown and this is my friend, Nico. Do you want to have fun with us?,Nico Yazawa: Hehe, didn't know I could make myself sound so silly.,Nico Yazawa: One, two, three, nico nico nii.,Nico realizes she is being watched.,It was her younger siblings.,Nico Yazawa: H-h-hey, how long have you been standing there?Cocoro Yazawa: We watched you open the box and start playing with the puppet.Cocoa Yazawa: You look like you were having fun.,Cotaro Yazawa: Can you do a show for us, big sis?Cocoa Yazawa: Bet you would be funny.Nico Yazawa: Um, puppeteering isn't my thing. I doubt I can even do it well.,Cocoro Yazawa: But we really like to see you do it. Come on, don't be shy.Nico Yazawa: You know what, Nico would be happy to do a show.,Using boxes, they make a little stage set. Once done, Neko does a show.,Sometime later, Nozomi Tojo arrives and knocks on Neko's door.,Nico answers.Nico Yazawa: Hello Nozomi.Nozomi Tojo: Hi Nico, ready for our day out?Nico Yazawa: Yes but is it okay if I bring a friend?Nozomi Tojo: Oh? Who would that be?,Nico Yazawa: This colourful puppet I called Rainbow.Nozomi Tojo: *Giggle* Sure, she can come along. She may spice things up a bit.They leave the building and wander the streets.,Nozomi Tojo: Hey Rainbow, do you have any funny jokes to tell?Nico Yazawa: Oh, I definitely have one.Nozomi Tojo: Tell me.,Nico Yazawa: Little Nico here would pee her bed a lot as a child and didn't stop until she was about eight.....wait, WHAT!Nozomi Tojo: Really, thats got to be a little embarrassing.,Nico Yazawa: No, it was one time when I was four. JUST ONE TIME!Nozomi Tojo: Aww, thats a silly thing to say out loud.Nico Yazawa: It wasn't me, it was the puppet.Nozomi Tojo: The puppet that you are controlling and more importantly, speaking through it to give it a personality.Nico Yazawa: I...well.....its just......okay, I admit it, what the puppet said was true. I just.....don't know what came over me.,Nozomi Tojo: Nico, we pretty much all do it at least once in our lives so don't fret over it.Nico Yazawa: Doesn't make it any less humiliating.Nozomi Tojo: How about you let the clown share another secret?Nico Yazawa: Um, no! Lets just get some sweets. Honoka's family shop is nearby.She runs towards it.,Nozomi Tojo: She is cute when blushing. I think she and the puppet will get along just fine.She follows Nico.,They enter Homura sweets shop.Nico Yazawa: (Can't believe I said something so stupid. Hopefully, Nozomi won't tell the rest of the girls anything.),Mrs Kosaka: Hello girls, anything you want?,Nozomi Tojo: Hm, I am not too sure what I want.,Nico Yazawa: Oh my, what a wonderful selection. I think Nico and Nozomi will have that one and this one and that one and......Nozomi Tojo: I think we should stop there. Umi would kill us if she found out we ate so much and gained so much weight.,Mrs Kosaka: Are you the one paying, little clown or are the girls paying?,Nico Yazawa: Oh, they will pay since I have no pockets to carry money.Nozomi Tojo: Um, I think the ones you picked are a little expensive.,Nico Yazawa: Nozomi is right, I can't spend too much. I am always short on cash.....Oh come on, Nico. You need to treat yourself more....Right, and risk having to do Umi's brutal exercise regime. No thanks.,Mrs Kosaka: You know what, you amused me so I will let you take one thing for free.,Nozomi Tojo: Thank you.Nico Yazawa: Thank you.....Hey careful, your mouth is almost eating my hair.,Mrs Kosaka: Also if you want, you can go see Honoka since she is home.They nod and head to Honoka's room.,Honoka Kosaka: Delicious, I can't resist a nice bit of bread.,Nico and Nozomi: Hi Honoka.Honoka Kosaka: Hello girls, what are you doing here?Nozomi Tojo: Your mother said you were here so we came to visit.,Nico Yazawa: We also brought along a friend. Say hello to Honoka, Rainbow........Hello, friend of Nico.Honoka Kosaka: Wow, where did you get her from?Nico Yazawa: I received a package today and she was all that was inside.Honoka Kosaka: Nice, make her talk a little more.,Nico Yazawa: Don't be shy, Rainbow.......Silly Nico, I am not shy and my my, this girl here looks like she brings a ray of sunshine to everyone I meet.Honoka Kosaka: Why thank you. Bet you were happy when Nico opened your package.,Nico Yazawa: Oh, I was. I knew I had found the perfect girl to clown around with but she needs a little training and a suitable silly outfit.....Huh, what did I say.Honoka Kosaka: Great idea, you do have a small tendency to be silly so a puppeteer clown would really suit you.Nico Yazawa: No, I would never do that. I want to be an idol, not a goofball with a silly face.Honoka Kosaka: Come on, give it a try. *pushes her nose pretending to honk it* Imagine the idol thing doesn't work out, you at least have a back up career. You could start with a red nose and a calk white face.Nico Yazawa: Shut up!Nozomi Tojo: A white face with pink cheeks, red lips and maybe some triangles below and above your eyes. Maybe large bows for your hair along with a little top hat.Honoka Kosaka: Oh, how about a frilly collar around the neck?Nico Yazawa: Absolutely not......Silly Nico, they are just helping you with costume choices like good friends should.......SHUT UP, YOU STUPID PUPPET!,Honoka Kosaka: Ha ha ha, its so funny to see you arguing with yourself.Nico Yazawa: I'm not, I.....wait, its just a puppet. Why am I even talking to it?Nozomi Tojo: Hehehe, I have figured out the perfect stage name for you.Nico Yazawa: Wait, don't you dare.Nozomi Tojo: NICO NICO NI!!!!Nico Yazawa: I will not use my phrase as a clown name and Nozomi, your thumbs need to stick out when you do the movements.Nozomi Tojo: Oh well, it would still suit you given that you love making people happy.,Nico Yazawa: Make them happy by singing and dancing, yes but not making a fool of myself........Clowns can sing and dance as well plus laughter is key to happiness.......Stop it Rainbow, I don't want to be a walking punchline.Nozomi Tojo: Anyway, we better go. We are going shopping but got side tracked visiting you.Honoka Kosaka: Oh, how about I join you two. I'm not really doing anything else today so it will be fun.,The girls spend the day shopping.,Even the puppet helped with suggestions on what to buy.,Towards the end, they stopped at the park and had fun with the puppet.,Honoka had a go where she tried hard to hide the movement of her mouth. Lets hope she doesn't grate her teeth in the process.,Nozomi also had a turn and didn't even attempt to hid the fact she was talking through the puppet.,After that fun, Nico headed home. Since her mum was working late, she did her usual routine of cooking to ensure her siblings are fed and sent to bed before going to bed herself.,She slept like a baby.,The strange whisper certainly helped.,Soon, morning came.,Nico Yazawa: *yawn* What a peaceful sleep. I feel so refreshed.,Nico Yazawa: Good morning Nico, ready to have fun?......Yes but not yet little Rainbow. I have to go to school first......Aww, why not stay home and have fun?.....Don't worry, I will bring you and show you off to my other friends....Oh, okay. Lets go to school since we can have fun with them.,She puts on her uniform.,She heads to the kitchen.Cotaro Yazawa: There she is, mum. Shes got that puppet I was telling you about.Mrs Yazawa: Ah Nico, the rest of the kids told me about that little show yesterday with your new friend.Nico Yazawa: Indeed, I got this puppet out of a package I received. Not sure who sent it but I admit, I am starting to enjoy puppeteering.......And I really enjoy being controlled by her. She even gave me a lovely voice.,Mrs Yazawa: Well, I would like to see a show myself. Your siblings really enjoyed and I am sure I would. Would tonight be okay since I have got a few days off?Nico Yazawa: Okay, I can do that. I will do it after school.Her mum nods and cooks breakfast for her and her kids. After that, Nico head off to school.,At school.Nico Yazawa: Wait, I know schools have lockers to let you swap your shoes but the size of them is ridiculous. What is everyone wearing? Clown shoes?......Oh, our old lockers were getting replaced but for some reason, the delivery got mixed up and now we are stuck with these large lockers. Still, it does allow me to.......,She steps on a banana peel and starts slipping.Nico Yazawa: AAAHHH!!!,She slams her head into the locker door.,And feel on her butt.Nico Yazawa: *speaks gibberish*.....Oh my, sweet Nico. Seems you busted your brain a little.....*Continues to speak gibberish*.....Don't worry, I rub your head and make it better.,Nico recovered from the slam and got to her feet. She shuts the locker.Nico Yazawa: Okay, that was a little embarrassing. Glad no one other than you, Rainbow have seen what happened to me.......Oh but Nico, it was amusing to watch. A bit of slapstick is what I love to see from you....Well, I suppose it was a little funny. I guess if someone did see me, it would put a smile on their face. Well that or they become worried I hit my head too hard.....You know, have you ever thought of giving clowning a try.....What? O-o-of course not. Why would I even try?..........Well, you did just do what could have been a good skit. Plus you look so adorable with a red nose on your face.....Shut up, Rainbow. You are embarrassing me......But you are starting to giggle a little and even trying to hold off a grin. Bet you really want to try it.......Well I.......Plus you want to make people smile, don't you? In fact lets do your little catchphase to but a smile on you.,They both let out a Nico Nico Nii and continued on.,Eli Ayase: So let me get this straight. Nico started playing around with a puppet and you think she will eventually incorporate it into our idol group....as a way to 'add some spice to the idol formula' as you said she would say?Nozomi Tojo: Yes, its all in the cards. They have predicted this outcome.Eli Ayase: Nozomi, I know those cards of yours helped with forming the group but surely they would predict this sort of thing.,Just then, Nico walks past them with her new friend as she tells stupid jokes to it.,Nozomi Tojo: See, the seeds have been planted.Eli Ayase: Wait, is she even allowed to bring that here?Nozomi Tojo: Probably not but its not going to stop her anyway.Eli Ayase: Should I be concerned if she takes advice from that puppet? I mean, I don't want us to become a circus act.Nozomi Tojo: Nope!,Class time.,The teacher gives them the heads up to start their hour long test.,Nico begins to work.,She hears a voice that gave her encouragement.,With it, she figures out the answers.,And breezes through it.,Thirty minutes later, she presents her finished test to the teacher.,She spends the next thirty minutes talking with her puppet friend.,Not knowing her friends were observing her odd behaviour.,Sometime later, on the school's rooftop.Umi Sonoda: What have I told you about eating too much bread and rice balls.Honoka Kosaka: Oh come on, Umi. Its just a small bit of weight gained.Umi Sonoda: Do I need to force you to lose it again.Kotori Minami: Calm down Umi. She just needs to be a little more careful.,Nico Yazawa: Hi girls, how are you all doing today.....Hope its been one of smiles and joy.Kotori Minami: Awww, what a sweet puppet.,Umi Sonoda: Huh, is this the puppet you were telling us about?Honoka Kosaka: Yes, me and Nozomi played with her yesterday. I think Nico should put on a show for the school since she seems to have a nack for it.Nico Yazawa: You know that doesn't sound like a bad idea.Kotori Minami: She seems rather well made.Umi Sonoda: Shes not going to be distraction, is she?,Nico Yazawa: Now why would I do that? Umi, is it? The stern one? You need to lighten up.,Kotori Minami: Anyway, its time to practice our dancing and singing.Nico Yazawa: The best part of the day. Lets go and have fun.Honoka Kosaka: You know shes right. You really need to lighten up and be less strict. Maybe you should take some time having fun. I guessing trying puppeteering would be a good start.Umi Sonoda: Hang on, I'm not that strict. Also, I can't see myself puppeteering.Honoka Kosaka: You said the same about being an idol and look what you are doing now.,Later in the school's theatre. Rin and Hanayo were clapping when Maki appeared.Maki Nishikino: Um, what is Nico doing?,Rin Hoshizora: Nico is practicing some new dance moves for the next idol show, nya nya.Maki Nishikino: Right and does it involve that puppet on her head?Rin Hoshizora: Yes.,Suddenly, Nico slips and falls to the floor..,Nozomi Tojo: Hm, you should try prat falling, Nico.Rin Hoshizora: Maybe I should try with you.Maki Nishikino: *Giggling* I don't know about you but I think she is on to something.Hanayo Koizumi: Hehehe, its surprising to see you laughing, Maki.Maki Nishikino: Its fun to see something silly happen to Nico.,As the girls took turns practicing their dancing.,The others would play with the puppet.,Soon, the school day ended and Nico went home.,Mrs Yazawa: Still playing with the puppet I see.Nico Yazawa: Yeah, I took her to school and showed her off to the girls. Although I did smack my head into a locker as well as slip while dancing but I am fine.Mrs Yazawa: Glad to hear. I have a small gift for you.Nico Yazawa: Which is?,She places something on Nico's face.,Nico Yazawa: A clown nose? How fitting.....Certainly, I think it really suits you.Mrs Yazawa: Your siblings are waiting for show. Any chance you can amuse them?Nico Yazawa: Yes, we will make them happy and laugh.,She puts on a performance for her family.,Afterwards, she went to bed.,A soothing voice in her head makes the sleep more blissful.,A storm comes as morning arrives.,Nico Yazawa: Aw, what a gloomy morning.....For some but for others, rain is lovely to them......I think I know how to lift everyone's spirits.,She puts on her nose.,Nico Yazawa: Play the role of a fool......I am sure it will smiles on their faces.,She gets dressed and grabs an umbrella.,She sing and laughed with her friend as the rain came down. Her mood remained joyful.,Upon getting to school, she placed her umbrella in a locker.,While walking the halls of the building, Nico noticed some girls?Nico Yazawa: Nico, whats with the face?.......I have an urge to prank them but I don't want to get into trouble......Don't worry, I will do it for you.,The puppet sprays water on them.,Nico Yazama: Don't so gloom, its all in good fun.She leaves the girls to dry themselves off as they glared at her.,She finds Eli.Eli Ayase: There you are. Come on, the other girls are waiting for you so we can study maths.Nico Yazama: MATHS! No way, don't you know its stands for 'Mental Abuse To Humans' which is bad......How about we have fun here?Eli Ayase: Don't be silly. Come on and take off that nose and put the puppet down.Nico Yazama: Fine, killjoy.,So they studied.,Nico looks around.,Studying on the left.,Studying on the right.,The boredom and silence was hard for Nico to bare.,She really wanted to play with her friend.,Nico felt like her friend was whispering in her ear. Encourage her to have little fun.,She puts on her clown nose.,She yells and laughs as her focused classmates jump in shock.,She jumps over the desk and starts dancing while whistling. Much to Rin's amusement and Honoka's confusion.,As Hanayo and Kotori laughed at Nico's antics, Eli spoke up.Eli Ayase: Nico, stop dancing and sit back down. We need to study.,Nico's response was sticking her tongue out, annoying Eli.,Maki Nishikino: Seriously, shut up with the whistling.Umi Sonoda: Its giving me a headache.Nozomi Tojo: Don't listen to them. Your whistling is enjoyable.,Nico blows a horn and treats them to enchanting and ear rupturing sounds.,Umi Sonoda: Nozomi, as much as I disapprove of it. Please do the thing to make Nico shut up.Nozomi Tojo: Okay, just wait for a moment to attack and I will do it.,As Nico laughs......,......Nozomi attacks.,Nico Yazama: Eek!Nozomi Tojo: If you don't want me to rub them, tone down the noise and silliness a little.,Nico Yazama: Okay....I will do as you say. Just leave my funbags alone.Nozomi Tojo: Good.,Nozomi lets go.,Nico pulls out the puppet.Nico Yazama: I think she liked it.,Nico Yazama: No I didn't......Reallly? You can't lie to me.......Okay, maybe I did a little.Nozomi Tojo: You are welcome.,Kotori Minami: *giggling and laughing* Hahaha, it hurts to laugh. I have never laughed this much in my life.Hanayo Koizumi: You need to laugh a lot more. It won't be as painful.Eli Ayase: Thanks Nozomi though I wish you didn't have to do that.,Nozomi Tojo: Hey, it worked so its fine.Maki Nishikino: *Holding back a laugh. I just realized something, Umi.Umi Sonoda: Which is?Maki Nishikino: Nozomi has never done that to you and you are the only one who has gone through with it.Umi Sonoda: Hey, don't give her ideas.,The storm soon cleared up and after studying, the girls practice their singing on the roof. ,As they sang, Nico let out a high pitch screech. The other girls fall down and cover their ears.,Her 'singing' get louder.,Loud enough for people far from the school to hear.,Mrs Kosaka: Is someone murdering cats?,Nico Yazawa: Damn it, my throat. Maybe I should be a little less loud.,Rin Hoshizora: That was great, Nico. You should really practise that note.Umi Sonoda: She can later but the Director was her to go to her office.Nico Yazawa: What for?Umi Sonoda: Go to her and you will see.She goes to the Director's office.

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Looks like Nico found a friend to help her and the rest of the idol group become the best.....and maybe save their school. Question is, who is really in control and is this even a normal puppet. Maybe all that dedication to her training has drive Nico a little mad.

Nico Yazawa from Love Live School Idol Project belongs to Hajime Yatate and Sakurako Kimino

Idol Slapstick P1,One day in the Shōhei Bridge Building located in Akihabara, Tokyo. Someone knocks on a door.,A girl named Nico Yazawa answers the door.Nico Yazawa: Hello, do you need something?,The person presents a package that is to be delivered to her.Nico Yazawa: Oh, I wasn't expecting anything today. I wonder whats inside?She grabs the package.,Nico Yazawa: Thanks for the delivery.,As the person leaves, Nico shuts the door.,She places the package on the table.Nico Yazawa: Lets see what I got.,She opens the box.Nico Yazawa: Not what I expected.,Inside was a hand puppet.,Nico Yazawa: Never really played with a hand puppet before. Still, its nice to try.She puts the puppet on her hand.,Nico Yazawa: Easy to control and silly to look at. Can't imagine what the girls would think if they saw me with this.,Nico Yazawa: Hi, I'm Rainbow the clown and this is my friend, Nico. Do you want to have fun with us?,Nico Yazawa: Hehe, didn't know I could make myself sound so silly.,Nico Yazawa: One, two, three, nico nico nii.,Nico realizes she is being watched.,It was her younger siblings.,Nico Yazawa: H-h-hey, how long have you been standing there?Cocoro Yazawa: We watched you open the box and start playing with the puppet.Cocoa Yazawa: You look like you were having fun.,Cotaro Yazawa: Can you do a show for us, big sis?Cocoa Yazawa: Bet you would be funny.Nico Yazawa: Um, puppeteering isn't my thing. I doubt I can even do it well.,Cocoro Yazawa: But we really like to see you do it. Come on, don't be shy.Nico Yazawa: You know what, Nico would be happy to do a show.,Using boxes, they make a little stage set. Once done, Neko does a show.,Sometime later, Nozomi Tojo arrives and knocks on Neko's door.,Nico answers.Nico Yazawa: Hello Nozomi.Nozomi Tojo: Hi Nico, ready for our day out?Nico Yazawa: Yes but is it okay if I bring a friend?Nozomi Tojo: Oh? Who would that be?,Nico Yazawa: This colourful puppet I called Rainbow.Nozomi Tojo: *Giggle* Sure, she can come along. She may spice things up a bit.They leave the building and wander the streets.,Nozomi Tojo: Hey Rainbow, do you have any funny jokes to tell?Nico Yazawa: Oh, I definitely have one.Nozomi Tojo: Tell me.,Nico Yazawa: Little Nico here would pee her bed a lot as a child and didn't stop until she was about eight.....wait, WHAT!Nozomi Tojo: Really, thats got to be a little embarrassing.,Nico Yazawa: No, it was one time when I was four. JUST ONE TIME!Nozomi Tojo: Aww, thats a silly thing to say out loud.Nico Yazawa: It wasn't me, it was the puppet.Nozomi Tojo: The puppet that you are controlling and more importantly, speaking through it to give it a personality.Nico Yazawa: I...well.....its just......okay, I admit it, what the puppet said was true. I just.....don't know what came over me.,Nozomi Tojo: Nico, we pretty much all do it at least once in our lives so don't fret over it.Nico Yazawa: Doesn't make it any less humiliating.Nozomi Tojo: How about you let the clown share another secret?Nico Yazawa: Um, no! Lets just get some sweets. Honoka's family shop is nearby.She runs towards it.,Nozomi Tojo: She is cute when blushing. I think she and the puppet will get along just fine.She follows Nico.,They enter Homura sweets shop.Nico Yazawa: (Can't believe I said something so stupid. Hopefully, Nozomi won't tell the rest of the girls anything.),Mrs Kosaka: Hello girls, anything you want?,Nozomi Tojo: Hm, I am not too sure what I want.,Nico Yazawa: Oh my, what a wonderful selection. I think Nico and Nozomi will have that one and this one and that one and......Nozomi Tojo: I think we should stop there. Umi would kill us if she found out we ate so much and gained so much weight.,Mrs Kosaka: Are you the one paying, little clown or are the girls paying?,Nico Yazawa: Oh, they will pay since I have no pockets to carry money.Nozomi Tojo: Um, I think the ones you picked are a little expensive.,Nico Yazawa: Nozomi is right, I can't spend too much. I am always short on cash.....Oh come on, Nico. You need to treat yourself more....Right, and risk having to do Umi's brutal exercise regime. No thanks.,Mrs Kosaka: You know what, you amused me so I will let you take one thing for free.,Nozomi Tojo: Thank you.Nico Yazawa: Thank you.....Hey careful, your mouth is almost eating my hair.,Mrs Kosaka: Also if you want, you can go see Honoka since she is home.They nod and head to Honoka's room.,Honoka Kosaka: Delicious, I can't resist a nice bit of bread.,Nico and Nozomi: Hi Honoka.Honoka Kosaka: Hello girls, what are you doing here?Nozomi Tojo: Your mother said you were here so we came to visit.,Nico Yazawa: We also brought along a friend. Say hello to Honoka, Rainbow........Hello, friend of Nico.Honoka Kosaka: Wow, where did you get her from?Nico Yazawa: I received a package today and she was all that was inside.Honoka Kosaka: Nice, make her talk a little more.,Nico Yazawa: Don't be shy, Rainbow.......Silly Nico, I am not shy and my my, this girl here looks like she brings a ray of sunshine to everyone I meet.Honoka Kosaka: Why thank you. Bet you were happy when Nico opened your package.,Nico Yazawa: Oh, I was. I knew I had found the perfect girl to clown around with but she needs a little training and a suitable silly outfit.....Huh, what did I say.Honoka Kosaka: Great idea, you do have a small tendency to be silly so a puppeteer clown would really suit you.Nico Yazawa: No, I would never do that. I want to be an idol, not a goofball with a silly face.Honoka Kosaka: Come on, give it a try. *pushes her nose pretending to honk it* Imagine the idol thing doesn't work out, you at least have a back up career. You could start with a red nose and a calk white face.Nico Yazawa: Shut up!Nozomi Tojo: A white face with pink cheeks, red lips and maybe some triangles below and above your eyes. Maybe large bows for your hair along with a little top hat.Honoka Kosaka: Oh, how about a frilly collar around the neck?Nico Yazawa: Absolutely not......Silly Nico, they are just helping you with costume choices like good friends should.......SHUT UP, YOU STUPID PUPPET!,Honoka Kosaka: Ha ha ha, its so funny to see you arguing with yourself.Nico Yazawa: I'm not, I.....wait, its just a puppet. Why am I even talking to it?Nozomi Tojo: Hehehe, I have figured out the perfect stage name for you.Nico Yazawa: Wait, don't you dare.Nozomi Tojo: NICO NICO NI!!!!Nico Yazawa: I will not use my phrase as a clown name and Nozomi, your thumbs need to stick out when you do the movements.Nozomi Tojo: Oh well, it would still suit you given that you love making people happy.,Nico Yazawa: Make them happy by singing and dancing, yes but not making a fool of myself........Clowns can sing and dance as well plus laughter is key to happiness.......Stop it Rainbow, I don't want to be a walking punchline.Nozomi Tojo: Anyway, we better go. We are going shopping but got side tracked visiting you.Honoka Kosaka: Oh, how about I join you two. I'm not really doing anything else today so it will be fun.,The girls spend the day shopping.,Even the puppet helped with suggestions on what to buy.,Towards the end, they stopped at the park and had fun with the puppet.,Honoka had a go where she tried hard to hide the movement of her mouth. Lets hope she doesn't grate her teeth in the process.,Nozomi also had a turn and didn't even attempt to hid the fact she was talking through the puppet.,After that fun, Nico headed home. Since her mum was working late, she did her usual routine of cooking to ensure her siblings are fed and sent to bed before going to bed herself.,She slept like a baby.,The strange whisper certainly helped.,Soon, morning came.,Nico Yazawa: *yawn* What a peaceful sleep. I feel so refreshed.,Nico Yazawa: Good morning Nico, ready to have fun?......Yes but not yet little Rainbow. I have to go to school first......Aww, why not stay home and have fun?.....Don't worry, I will bring you and show you off to my other friends....Oh, okay. Lets go to school since we can have fun with them.,She puts on her uniform.,She heads to the kitchen.Cotaro Yazawa: There she is, mum. Shes got that puppet I was telling you about.Mrs Yazawa: Ah Nico, the rest of the kids told me about that little show yesterday with your new friend.Nico Yazawa: Indeed, I got this puppet out of a package I received. Not sure who sent it but I admit, I am starting to enjoy puppeteering.......And I really enjoy being controlled by her. She even gave me a lovely voice.,Mrs Yazawa: Well, I would like to see a show myself. Your siblings really enjoyed and I am sure I would. Would tonight be okay since I have got a few days off?Nico Yazawa: Okay, I can do that. I will do it after school.Her mum nods and cooks breakfast for her and her kids. After that, Nico head off to school.,At school.Nico Yazawa: Wait, I know schools have lockers to let you swap your shoes but the size of them is ridiculous. What is everyone wearing? Clown shoes?......Oh, our old lockers were getting replaced but for some reason, the delivery got mixed up and now we are stuck with these large lockers. Still, it does allow me to.......,She steps on a banana peel and starts slipping.Nico Yazawa: AAAHHH!!!,She slams her head into the locker door.,And feel on her butt.Nico Yazawa: *speaks gibberish*.....Oh my, sweet Nico. Seems you busted your brain a little.....*Continues to speak gibberish*.....Don't worry, I rub your head and make it better.,Nico recovered from the slam and got to her feet. She shuts the locker.Nico Yazawa: Okay, that was a little embarrassing. Glad no one other than you, Rainbow have seen what happened to me.......Oh but Nico, it was amusing to watch. A bit of slapstick is what I love to see from you....Well, I suppose it was a little funny. I guess if someone did see me, it would put a smile on their face. Well that or they become worried I hit my head too hard.....You know, have you ever thought of giving clowning a try.....What? O-o-of course not. Why would I even try?..........Well, you did just do what could have been a good skit. Plus you look so adorable with a red nose on your face.....Shut up, Rainbow. You are embarrassing me......But you are starting to giggle a little and even trying to hold off a grin. Bet you really want to try it.......Well I.......Plus you want to make people smile, don't you? In fact lets do your little catchphase to but a smile on you.,They both let out a Nico Nico Nii and continued on.,Eli Ayase: So let me get this straight. Nico started playing around with a puppet and you think she will eventually incorporate it into our idol group....as a way to 'add some spice to the idol formula' as you said she would say?Nozomi Tojo: Yes, its all in the cards. They have predicted this outcome.Eli Ayase: Nozomi, I know those cards of yours helped with forming the group but surely they would predict this sort of thing.,Just then, Nico walks past them with her new friend as she tells stupid jokes to it.,Nozomi Tojo: See, the seeds have been planted.Eli Ayase: Wait, is she even allowed to bring that here?Nozomi Tojo: Probably not but its not going to stop her anyway.Eli Ayase: Should I be concerned if she takes advice from that puppet? I mean, I don't want us to become a circus act.Nozomi Tojo: Nope!,Class time.,The teacher gives them the heads up to start their hour long test.,Nico begins to work.,She hears a voice that gave her encouragement.,With it, she figures out the answers.,And breezes through it.,Thirty minutes later, she presents her finished test to the teacher.,She spends the next thirty minutes talking with her puppet friend.,Not knowing her friends were observing her odd behaviour.,Sometime later, on the school's rooftop.Umi Sonoda: What have I told you about eating too much bread and rice balls.Honoka Kosaka: Oh come on, Umi. Its just a small bit of weight gained.Umi Sonoda: Do I need to force you to lose it again.Kotori Minami: Calm down Umi. She just needs to be a little more careful.,Nico Yazawa: Hi girls, how are you all doing today.....Hope its been one of smiles and joy.Kotori Minami: Awww, what a sweet puppet.,Umi Sonoda: Huh, is this the puppet you were telling us about?Honoka Kosaka: Yes, me and Nozomi played with her yesterday. I think Nico should put on a show for the school since she seems to have a nack for it.Nico Yazawa: You know that doesn't sound like a bad idea.Kotori Minami: She seems rather well made.Umi Sonoda: Shes not going to be distraction, is she?,Nico Yazawa: Now why would I do that? Umi, is it? The stern one? You need to lighten up.,Kotori Minami: Anyway, its time to practice our dancing and singing.Nico Yazawa: The best part of the day. Lets go and have fun.Honoka Kosaka: You know shes right. You really need to lighten up and be less strict. Maybe you should take some time having fun. I guessing trying puppeteering would be a good start.Umi Sonoda: Hang on, I'm not that strict. Also, I can't see myself puppeteering.Honoka Kosaka: You said the same about being an idol and look what you are doing now.,Later in the school's theatre. Rin and Hanayo were clapping when Maki appeared.Maki Nishikino: Um, what is Nico doing?,Rin Hoshizora: Nico is practicing some new dance moves for the next idol show, nya nya.Maki Nishikino: Right and does it involve that puppet on her head?Rin Hoshizora: Yes.,Suddenly, Nico slips and falls to the floor..,Nozomi Tojo: Hm, you should try prat falling, Nico.Rin Hoshizora: Maybe I should try with you.Maki Nishikino: *Giggling* I don't know about you but I think she is on to something.Hanayo Koizumi: Hehehe, its surprising to see you laughing, Maki.Maki Nishikino: Its fun to see something silly happen to Nico.,As the girls took turns practicing their dancing.,The others would play with the puppet.,Soon, the school day ended and Nico went home.,Mrs Yazawa: Still playing with the puppet I see.Nico Yazawa: Yeah, I took her to school and showed her off to the girls. Although I did smack my head into a locker as well as slip while dancing but I am fine.Mrs Yazawa: Glad to hear. I have a small gift for you.Nico Yazawa: Which is?,She places something on Nico's face.,Nico Yazawa: A clown nose? How fitting.....Certainly, I think it really suits you.Mrs Yazawa: Your siblings are waiting for show. Any chance you can amuse them?Nico Yazawa: Yes, we will make them happy and laugh.,She puts on a performance for her family.,Afterwards, she went to bed.,A soothing voice in her head makes the sleep more blissful.,A storm comes as morning arrives.,Nico Yazawa: Aw, what a gloomy morning.....For some but for others, rain is lovely to them......I think I know how to lift everyone's spirits.,She puts on her nose.,Nico Yazawa: Play the role of a fool......I am sure it will smiles on their faces.,She gets dressed and grabs an umbrella.,She sing and laughed with her friend as the rain came down. Her mood remained joyful.,Upon getting to school, she placed her umbrella in a locker.,While walking the halls of the building, Nico noticed some girls?Nico Yazawa: Nico, whats with the face?.......I have an urge to prank them but I don't want to get into trouble......Don't worry, I will do it for you.,The puppet sprays water on them.,Nico Yazama: Don't so gloom, its all in good fun.She leaves the girls to dry themselves off as they glared at her.,She finds Eli.Eli Ayase: There you are. Come on, the other girls are waiting for you so we can study maths.Nico Yazama: MATHS! No way, don't you know its stands for 'Mental Abuse To Humans' which is bad......How about we have fun here?Eli Ayase: Don't be silly. Come on and take off that nose and put the puppet down.Nico Yazama: Fine, killjoy.,So they studied.,Nico looks around.,Studying on the left.,Studying on the right.,The boredom and silence was hard for Nico to bare.,She really wanted to play with her friend.,Nico felt like her friend was whispering in her ear. Encourage her to have little fun.,She puts on her clown nose.,She yells and laughs as her focused classmates jump in shock.,She jumps over the desk and starts dancing while whistling. Much to Rin's amusement and Honoka's confusion.,As Hanayo and Kotori laughed at Nico's antics, Eli spoke up.Eli Ayase: Nico, stop dancing and sit back down. We need to study.,Nico's response was sticking her tongue out, annoying Eli.,Maki Nishikino: Seriously, shut up with the whistling.Umi Sonoda: Its giving me a headache.Nozomi Tojo: Don't listen to them. Your whistling is enjoyable.,Nico blows a horn and treats them to enchanting and ear rupturing sounds.,Umi Sonoda: Nozomi, as much as I disapprove of it. Please do the thing to make Nico shut up.Nozomi Tojo: Okay, just wait for a moment to attack and I will do it.,As Nico laughs......,......Nozomi attacks.,Nico Yazama: Eek!Nozomi Tojo: If you don't want me to rub them, tone down the noise and silliness a little.,Nico Yazama: Okay....I will do as you say. Just leave my funbags alone.Nozomi Tojo: Good.,Nozomi lets go.,Nico pulls out the puppet.Nico Yazama: I think she liked it.,Nico Yazama: No I didn't......Reallly? You can't lie to me.......Okay, maybe I did a little.Nozomi Tojo: You are welcome.,Kotori Minami: *giggling and laughing* Hahaha, it hurts to laugh. I have never laughed this much in my life.Hanayo Koizumi: You need to laugh a lot more. It won't be as painful.Eli Ayase: Thanks Nozomi though I wish you didn't have to do that.,Nozomi Tojo: Hey, it worked so its fine.Maki Nishikino: *Holding back a laugh. I just realized something, Umi.Umi Sonoda: Which is?Maki Nishikino: Nozomi has never done that to you and you are the only one who has gone through with it.Umi Sonoda: Hey, don't give her ideas.,The storm soon cleared up and after studying, the girls practice their singing on the roof. ,As they sang, Nico let out a high pitch screech. The other girls fall down and cover their ears.,Her 'singing' get louder.,Loud enough for people far from the school to hear.,Mrs Kosaka: Is someone murdering cats?,Nico Yazawa: Damn it, my throat. Maybe I should be a little less loud.,Rin Hoshizora: That was great, Nico. You should really practise that note.Umi Sonoda: She can later but the Director was her to go to her office.Nico Yazawa: What for?Umi Sonoda: Go to her and you will see.She goes to the Director's office.