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Astral Vision Organizing Committee

Dear Random Play contestant,

Thank you for participating in the Astral Vision Contest. The organizing committee has received your design submission!

Your submission received a score of 1/5. One of the judges gave you high praise.

Unfortunately, after evaluation by the panel, we regret to inform you that you did not pass the preliminary round. Thank you for your participation.

A well-crafted piece, but the elements of design feel somewhat limited, reflecting a shallow understanding of Astra.

Astral Vision Organizing Committee

Belle: Limited elements, shallow understanding? Is this judge really a professional? THIS IS ASTRA!

Wise: At least one judge voted for us, but the comment is so vague that I can't think of any ways to improve.

Belle: ...Well, it's all your fault. We wouldn't have to compete for the concert tickets if you had actually managed to grab them.

Wise: It wasn't just me—you didn't succeed either.

Wise: Wait, they've announced the groups nominated for outstanding work. Maybe we can find some inspiration there.

Belle: Good idea! We've got to win those tickets! Besides, no one knows Astra better than I do!

Where There's Dennies, There's Dreams

Billy, didn't I tell you already? Don't just let anyone into the chat!

Do you have any idea how expensive those tickets are now? How are we going to make up for the losses from leaking commercial secrets? I'll tear you apart and take your parts if I have to!

Uhm... Boss, I think that's the Manager. Just look at the avatar.

Billy? Nicole? No wonder the name of this group seemed so familiar...

No kidding, it's really you! Why are you in our group chat?

We saw your work got nominated, so we're here to sneak a peek at your "commercial secret"~

Well, I guess we could share it... if it's you guys asking.

For real? How come you're being so nice today, Nicole?

I'm always good to my friends, alright?

That makes things easier. So, where did you get the inspiration for this work?

Of course

Isn't that obvious?

It's from Dennies!

Beautiful!

REPLY

What?

Who's in charge here...

What did you think? Astra Yao is a total superstar.

She rakes in tons of Dennies with every show, so of course we based our design on the concept of Dennies.

Boss, you know me. I only had eyes for Monica...

But after I saw her poster placed next to Astra's...

And?

I have eyes for two now!

REPLY

I get it. It's impossible to resist.

That's true. We overlooked the elements of wealth and fame.

Well, that pretty much covers the elements of our work.

That was truly inspiring! Thank you!

You're welcome. And don't forget to pay me if you win! I'll take whatever the tickets cost then~

I knew it. You have our word. If we get those tickets, we'll treat you to dinner~

Inspiration Obtained

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Victoria Housekeeping at Your Service

Master Manager, nice to meet you again. Your personal attendant Lycaon, at your service.

Master Pro... Manager, hello! Glad to meet you!

REPLY

Seems like everyone has a stronger impression of 18 than of us...

Why not just call me "Proxy"...

I thought Victoria Housekeeping would be invited to the concert. Do you also have to compete for tickets?

Sorry to disappoint you, but the only ones invited are me, the leader, and Rina, the head maid.

But I don't see Ellen in the group. Isn't she going?

M—Miss Ellen said since her friends didn't get any tickets, she plans to go to karaoke with them.

So I invited Mr. Lycaon to participate in the contest with me... I also want a chance to improve myself!

Keep at it, Corin!

Thank you for your support. What brings you to us today? Could Victoria Housekeeping be of any assistance?

Oh yes, we're here to ask for your guidance. We're curious about what you two think of Astra Yao.

We're honored. Yes, I did once accompany my client to a social event, where I had the pleasure of briefly encountering Miss Astra Yao.

A brief encounter? So you met her in person? Tell us everything!

The clients of Victoria Housekeeping are no ordinary people.

Despite the many rhetorical pitfalls, she always remained calm and composed.

From my perspective, she is indeed a most elegant and refined lady.

Thank you! Not many people get to see that side of her!

I—I may have another idea...

Actually... I was also there, and I found Miss Astra Yao very kind and amiable.

You know... I'm easily worried that... I might say something wrong when speaking with others.

I get the feeling that Miss Astra is just like me. Later at the banquet, I also saw her in a corner.

It felt as though... she was back to being herself. She looked very relaxed.

Oh, no! Miss Astra put a finger to her lips... She didn't want me to tell anyone about it!

REPLY

You spoke a lot today, Corin. Well done!

That's a unique point. Seems like girls understand each other best!

Corin often manages to capture details that I somewhat neglect. It appears I have yet to hone my observation skills.

Th—That's not right, Mr. Lycaon! You've always been looking after me!

We'll do it your way, Corin. How do you want to design it?

The information is very helpful. A thumbs-up to you, Corin!

I—I'll keep up the work!

It has been a pleasure assisting you. We hope you achieve victory in this competition.

Oh? It seems like you've already thought of everything, just in case you don't win~

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nice group name

Wow, it's Pro

Hey, what are you gonna send, you silly boar? This is neither Inter-Knot nor Knock Knock!

So this group is for the Sons of Calydon.

Don't even mention it! I told Caesar to get us a nice group name, and now...

Come on, give my phone back! It's a new one, so don't smash it again.

You two are as fiery as ever. Where are the others?

Which one do you mean? The one who fires up the crowd, or the one who nods off until the encore?

REPLY

Are you leaving someone out...

In that case, you two are indeed the most reliable...

I ran into this conpetition, and when Lucy heard about it, she just had to come along.

Oh? Are you that fond of Astra, Lucy?

Caesar said she's gonna design something around music. I was just afraid she'd embarrass us Sons of Calydon!

Am I really that bad at playin music?

Wait, a music-themed design? We'd love to hear more about your conceptual framework!

Flamework? Like fireworks? I don't get it, haha.

All I know is her songs are full of strength. It feels like she wants to show everything she's got.

She's a superstar from the city, but she has the frankness and toughness of us people from the Outer Ring.

I once met her on the set while supervising an ad shoot.

She seemed uneasy at first when talking with the "investor's" daughter. But when it came to music...

She lit up like a star, taking my hand and enthusiastically sharing all kinds of creative ideas.

That ad almost turned into a piano duet!

And that's when you became a fan of hers...

I—I think she's pretty cool, that's all!

Huh? Didn't you spend the morning flipping through those... albems or whatever, going on about which one to get her to sign?

Caesar!!! So what does your design look like? It's kinda hard to picture...

Is that Astra at work on a song? So charismatic!

Hmph, of course, music is like the whole world to her.

And she's trying to display her entire world to us.

You educated folks always speak in riddles, huh? Whatever the case, it's easy to sense her true emotions through the music.

Yeah. It's as easy to sense Lucy's true emotions through her words~

Yep, it's easy.

Hey you!

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Day Off Today~

Hey Manager, taking a day off too?

Huh? Just you? Can one person even set up a group chat?

It's alright. *cough* I'm used to it. Have some pity on this sick man and let me have a little time alone.

REPLY

No! That's too callous. Let me at least add Miss Tsukishiro

I can't stand seeing this. They're bullying you! I've got to take a snapshot and post it on Knock Knock. to the group.

No, please don't! You'd be bullying me if you did that!

Relax, I'm just kidding. But I didn't expect you to be a fan of Astra too.

Of course. It's the ticket to Astra Yao's concert we're talking about. It's just impossible to buy it yourself!

It's just impossible!!!

So, if I did get a ticket, they should definitely give me the day off, right?

I really do have Miss Tsukishiro's Knock Knock, you know.

I really am an old fan of Astra Yao, the kind who can recognize a song just from the first two seconds!

Enough with the jokes. We just want to learn about your work.

My work? Oh, it features Astra at a concert~

You've been to Astra's concert?

Section 6 was once invited. Our Chief happened to be training, and Tsukishiro had to take Soukaku to dinner, so I was the only one available to go.

Now that I think about it, she was truly impressive! She had honed her skills to perfection.

Tell me about it, so I can get ready.

To be honest, I wasn't too interested in superstars. I only agreed to go because I wanted to slac... I mean, do a field survey.

Superstars are merely handy tools to please those in power, make the world seem perfect, and spread false hope.

Tools don't need egos or feelings, and they can never truly touch people's hearts.

Astra is not a tool!

I knew you'd get mad, but hold on!

When Chief draws her blade, all she thinks about is the blade, as if she were the blade itself.

I feel the same way when I shoot an arrow. It's like I'm one with it.

And when Astra sings, she becomes the music and the stage.

It's a state of purity, sharp and clear, conveying her emotions unreservedly through her voice.

I was still lost in it even after the concert was over.

It feels like a wonder, but it sounds so real.

Right? That's what I thought. I even felt that my Ether Corruption was lessened~

One loop of Astra's songs a day keeps the doctor away!

Haha. Oh right, didn't you want to see my work? Here it is.

Thank you, Harumasa! We've never been to Astra's concert before, so this really helps us a lot!

It's no big deal. Wait a minute, Tsukishiro might contact you, so make sure to tell her you brought me to the hospital.

Huh? We thought you weren't working today!

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Lyra Fantasy

Belle: Come on! Did we get eliminated or what? They could at least tell us!

Wise: The judging panel has been slow with their replies lately. Maybe it's because we've submitted too many works in a row.

Wise: But I still feel like something's missing. Do you think our work isn't good enough?

Belle: No way! We're very well-prepared this time, and we're true die-hard fans of Astra!

Wise: That's true. Remember when we saw her debut on the big screen at the cinema? It was even the premiere.

Belle: Yeah! That was amazing. And don't forget her first endorsement. I still have that accessory!

Wise: Yeah, it's cute. We even bought her first album together.

Belle: Exactly! Our work carries the time we spent with Astra. Wait...

Wise: The work we submitted this time... Does it really reflect the Astra in our eyes?

Belle: I feel like we've just been copying other people's perspectives.

Belle: Now that you mention it, our works are becoming less and less about us.

Wise: Belle, do you still remember the first work we submitted?

Belle: Of course. But it got eliminated...

Wise: I actually liked it a lot. It captured a side of Astra Yao that truly belongs to Phaethon.

Belle: Yeah, but we both know there are many sides of Astra that we aren't familiar with, and they're all part of her.

Belle: Why don't we create something new and put our view into it?

Wise: Hehe, sure! I already know what to add.

Belle: Stars of Lyra!

Belle: That was Astra's first album. It never really got popular, but...

Wise: It's the start that we treasure the most. And it is the perfect representation of the Astra we know.

Belle: Exactly! It's not Phaethon's style to be a copycat. Let's get to work!

(Submit Lyra Fantasy Ticket)

The next day...

Belle: Is the result still not out, Wise?

Wise: Nope, not a single one. This is strange.

Belle: Hmm? Wise, I've got some news!

Wise: But this isn't from the official account. I have a bad feeling about this...

Special Statement From the Astral Vision Organizing Committee

From If It's Astra

Hello everyone, I am the organizer of the "Astral Vision Contest." This event has received an unprecedentedly huge response, and I sincerely thank you for your enthusiastic support!
But in reality, we are just a fan group! Initially, we just wanted to organize an event for fun, and we never expected it to blow up like this... As for the rewards, we might not be able to guarantee tickets (We didn't manage to get any either! Maybe it’s some kind of cosmic karma T^T), we're really sorry! But but!! Because we made it so big, we actually... actually... caught the attention of Astra's official team!!! Here’s a letter from Astra! (*sigh*... our Astra is just too amazing!)

Wow!! Everyone's designs are amazing, I've seen every piece of work! Thank you all for your support! The tickets for "Astra-nomical Moment" are very limited, but after seeing everyone's enthusiasm, I'm doing my best to add more seats. We will also try our best to add more sessions and open a second round of ticket sales!

The organizers this time didn't intend to deceive anyone or make a profit maliciously. On the contrary, it's precisely because of this event that I've felt your expectations even more deeply, and that's fueled me to go all out! Of course, I'll also try my best to offer some small rewards to everyone who participated in the event... I really love you all!

In conclusion! We will continue to actively communicate with various channels and try our best to provide prizes for everyone. The event webpage will remain open, thank you for your support! Thank you, Astra!

Wise: ...

Belle: What?

Belle: What the heck? How could a fake event be this big and look so official?

Wise: It looks legit from every angle... I can't believe fans today can take things to this level.

Belle: So, are all our works pointless now? There are no tickets anymore...

Wise: But we've learned so much more about Astra, so it wasn't for nothing.

Belle: You're right, and I have another idea: let's send our final work to Astra herself!

Belle: Next time, we'll have Fairy buy the tickets for us! We're going to earn our way into Astra's concert with our own skills!

Wise: Right! I'm on it.

Belle: Huh? Is that a new message? Haven't they had enough... Wait, it's Chaotic Fried Rice!!!

Wise: Who?!

Over here! Over here!

From Chaotic Fried Rice

Hey, did I scare you? I've seen every ticket you made. They all look amazing, let me compliment you!
I didn't expect you to use the Stars of Lyra as your design. I always thought not many people knew about this album... I don't like to cling to my past self, and I'm not as good at planning for the future as Eve, so all I can do is take everyone and fly towards the sky, embracing the Astra-nomical Moment!
Of course! For someone who created such amazing work, there's definitely a special fan reward! Go ahead and open this to check it out!