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Day 1: 1st<\/sup> Party<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A year later, Richard and I were waiting in our respective areas at opposite ends of After Academy. A wedding there is an extravagant affair. Richard was on the western end of the campus while I was getting ready at the eastern end. To give you a bit of perspective, the main campus sits at the center of a 953,280 square mile city, 30 times that of China\u2019s city of Chongqing. Because of how big it is, it\u2019s not practical to walk all the way there. Both Bride and Groom are transported to the Campus Gates by carriage. It\u2019s a 13 hour drive at both ends, with each carriage going about 65 miles an hour. It\u2019s spaced out over three days to allow both Bride and Groom to walk around a bit and stretch, get some food in, talk to friends and family, get some sleep before being driven again, all that stuff. The driver for my carriage, a Mr. John Clayton, the cab driver Sherlock Holmes asked after during The Hound of the Baskervilles<\/em>, came to the bridal mansion I was living in for a week, being pampered and dressed for the big day. He was directed up to my room and knocked before I bid him to come in. \u201cThe carriage is ready, Ma\u2019am,\u201d he announced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs am I!\u201d I replied as I pinned my white rose hairpiece to the left of my head. \u201cLead on!\u201d He led the way to the carriage, account for my top speed as I wore my dress, a massive one, I can tell you. It rustled and softly crinkled as I came down the steps and across the foyer to the front door. The maid running the mansion opened the door for us. \u201cThank you!\u201d I bid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGood luck, Dear!\u201d bid the maid. Mr. Clayton continued leading the way down the driveway to the carriage and opened the door for me. It was a large carriage, enough to accommodate my dress. I got myself in and Mr. Clayton helped me get the rest of my skirts in. Once that was done, he shut the door and climbed up to his seat. He made a clicking noise and the horses moved off, their hooves clicking against the road. The speed increased as we got onto the road. I pressed a button that opened a channel between me and Mr. Clayton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHow long have you been driving these kinds of carriages?\u201d I asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSince I passed on,\u201d replied Mr. Clayton. \u201cIt took a while to get used to. No horse in London ever went this fast.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a pity you\u2019re not going to see the wedding,\u201d sighed one of the horses. \u201cJust another day at the office, where the open road IS the office. …Hey, that\u2019s pretty deep! I ought to write that…!\u201d The carriage was drifting!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEYES ON THE ROAD, YOU IDIOT!\u201d shouted the other horse. The carriage then righted itself. \u201cEvery dent on this thing is coming out of YOUR salary!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI think I\u2019ve heard enough,\u201d I remarked as my hand hovered over the button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDon\u2019t want to distract you on your big day,\u201d agreed Mr. Clayton. I pressed the button and closed the channel. We got to our first stop, right on time and with no further incident. Emily, Tanisha, the Apocalypse Riders, Peach, Wyldstyle, Xiomara, Tonje, Moon-kyung, Charline, Discornia, and Usagi I were waiting for the carriage. Emily, Tanisha, and Moon-kyung were in their Bridesmaid dresses, blue and very fluffy. Emily had the honor of being the Maid of Honor. Wyldstyle and the Apocalypse decided to forgo the clothes they usually wear and contented themselves with dresses of brighter colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere she is!\u201d cheered Emily. Everyone ran towards me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhoa now!\u201d I yelped. Too late. I was buried under ladies that were happy for me as they were trying to hug me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cStand back and give her some air! For crying out loud!\u201d protested Lacey. Everyone got off of me and let me breathe. \u201cYou look great!\u201d praised Lacey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI feel great!\u201d I replied. \u201cRichard will be an excellent husband, I know it!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI couldn\u2019t agree more,\u201d answered Emily. \u201cNow, come on! There\u2019s a party dedicated to you today and we need to celebrate it!\u201d With that, the music and party began. This was one of the two Bridal Parties, where the Bride dances and hangs out with some of her friends and Bridesmaids. We all danced, ate, sang, and had a good time. Tanisha and Tonje seemed to be all right with dancing with me. I have to admit, Wyldstyle can really dance! Soon, it was evening and time to check into our rooms. We laid ourselves down, changing into our nightwear while our dresses were washed and cleaned for tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Day 2: 2nd<\/sup> Party<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We all woke up and had breakfast before changing into our dresses. A new, larger carriage approached the hotel we stayed at. I was holding my bouquet as I waited. Emily, Tanisha, and Moon-kyung were to join me on the next leg of the journey. We saw the carriage driver step down and reveal himself to be… \u201cSTRAX?!\u201d yelped Tonje. It was, indeed, Commander Strax, Madame Vastra\u2019s Sontaran butler!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCommander, what are you doing here?\u201d I asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs I understand the mission briefing,\u201d replied Strax, \u201cMr. Clayton would be taking you to the first checkpoint, then returning to his place of residence once you have been safely delivered to said checkpoint. Once it has been confirmed that you spent the night in safety at the first checkpoint, I would bring you and your fellow warriors to the next checkpoint. It is clear that the checkpoint has not suffered a siege during the night and you are intact…although I must question your choice of armor. It seems…flimsy.\u201d He then shook his head. \u201cBut, that is none of my concern. I shall be taking you on a four hour journey to the next checkpoint and intend to perform as admirably as Mr. Clayton had done yesterday. Once there, we shall lie in wait for any Rutan scum and…!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere aren\u2019t any Rutans coming,\u201d I explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c…Pardon?\u201d asked Strax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis isn\u2019t some battle tactic,\u201d I continued. \u201cMe and my Bridesmaids are just going to my wedding and need to stop at the next hotel so we can have fun, the HUMAN definition of fun, and spend the night. We\u2019ll pick up my remaining Bridesmaids and proceed to the Altar tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c…No shooting at Rutan scum?\u201d inquired Strax, a little disappointed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo shooting at Rutan scum or ANYONE,\u201d I confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c…Very well, Ma\u2019am,\u201d grumbled Strax as he opened the door for us. Emily, Tanisha, Moon-Kyung, and I entered the carriage and Strax shut the door before stomping off to the front of the carriage and taking his seat. \u201cRuddy weddings!\u201d he griped. \u201cDon\u2019t have any targets for me to shoot!\u201d He took the reins and we set off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSee you at the campus!\u201d called Wyldstyle. We waved goodbye as the carriage pulled off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSo, when should we expect you and Joshua\u2019s wedding?\u201d asked Tanisha to Emily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe haven\u2019t gone that far yet,\u201d replied Emily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMaybe we should have a double wedding!\u201d suggested Tanisha. \u201cYou and Josh with me and Tonje!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThat sounds lovely,\u201d sighed Moon-kyung happily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI don\u2019t think Joshua will go for that,\u201d muttered Emily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhy not?\u201d I asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe\u2019s not exactly all that big on crowds,\u201d explained Emily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOh, yeah, he gets anxious in crowds,\u201d I recalled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI think a small wedding with just friends and immediate family will do him better,\u201d continued Emily. \u201cBut, enough about us! This is YOUR day!\u201d The three of them were then gushing over how lucky I was, how this was going to be a perfect day, all that stuff. I never took anything as perfect these days, not since X-PO\u2019s betrayal. A healthy understanding that nothing is perfect kept me from becoming a Bridezilla. The journey, like yesterday, passed without incident. We arrived at our next stop and Strax let us out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGood luck, Sirs!\u201d he called once we came out. We all glared at him. \u201c…Good luck, Ma\u2019ams!\u201d he corrected himself. \u201cMay you partake in glorious battle and either live or die honorably.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAnd you,\u201d I replied, deciding to let him have that, at least. We came into the hotel to see Livia, Sheela, Irina, Colleen, Kit-10, Amelia, Scorpainia, Flora, Lexicon, and Sludgiona. Flora, Livia, and Scorpainia were in their Bridesmaid dresses. I must admit, I was surprised when she asked to be a Bridesmaid. I decided to ask the question once everyone stopped hugging me. \u201cAren\u2019t you married?\u201d I asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOn Tarlax, much like Earth,\u201d explained Scorpainia, \u201ca Bridesmaid does not need to be single. Besides, I wish to bring good fortune to your day as you have brought good fortune to my people on numerous occasions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI do what I can to protect my friends,\u201d I answered with a smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs would I,\u201d replied Scorpainia. \u201cNow, I believe we have a celebration to begin!\u201d There was more dancing, more singing, more eating, just wonderful happiness. It lasted until the evening. Like last night, we checked into our rooms and changed into nightwear so our dresses could be tended to for the morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Day 3: The Ceremony<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The last leg of the journey and I was bouncing up and down after we had breakfast. I was wearing my veil now, the see-through fabric obscuring my features until I reached the altar. This time, all of my Bridesmaids were coming; Emily, Tanisha, Moon-kyung, Flora, Livia, and Scorpainia. They looked down the street with me to look for the carriage. Soon enough, it arrived, the biggest one to accommodate for the sizes of our respective dresses. The driver of the carriage, Alfred Pennyworth, opened the door for us and helped us in. \u201cBatman made a request, I take it?\u201d I guessed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe did, Ma\u2019am,\u201d confirmed Alfred. \u201cI trust the past two days had no incident?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNot a one,\u201d I replied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThen, let\u2019s hope our luck continues,\u201d mused Alfred. Everyone was in and the doorway was clear of any loose dress sticking out. Alfred then shut the door and took his position at the driver\u2019s seat. The carriage then took off as we began our five hour journey to the Campus. At the Northern Entrance was the aisle I would walk down, the Eastern Entrance would be where the Bridesmaids came in, the Groomsmen came in at the Western Entrance, and the Groom would come in at the Southern Entrance. We chatted the entire time until Alfred announced the stop. We came out and headed for our respective Entrances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSee you inside!\u201d called Emily. As they left, …I became nervous. I didn\u2019t know why, I WANTED to marry Richard, long before it was revealed that I would carry his children…so why is my stomach churning? I continued to the Entrance to see Okaa-san (Mother) waiting there, happy tears coming down her face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy little girl,\u201d she sighed happily, \u201call grown up and making her own way!\u201d She hugged me tightly. She then noticed something and correctly guessed what was going on. \u201cNervous?\u201d she asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDid YOU get nervous before you married Hiroki\u2019s dad?\u201d I inquired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy dear Megumi, both of us were nervous wrecks!\u201d replied Okaa-san. \u201cI almost considered backing out!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat changed your mind?\u201d I asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSeeing him at the Altar,\u201d explained Okaa-san. I briefly remembered that she and her late husband had a European style wedding, white dress and all. \u201cHe looked so wonderful, looking down the aisle as I came down. One look at him and all nerves were gone. He admitted to me after the ceremony that he was nervous as well, but banished those nerves at seeing me. We both resolved to handle any hardships together.\u201d As she spoke, I became less nervous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cArigatou, Okaa-san,\u201d (Thank you, Mother) I bid. The entrance doors opened and Okaa-san walked me down the aisle. The onlookers turned to see me, as did Richard and the one presiding over the wedding, Woz. The onlookers were the Kamen Riders we had fought with during the Vortech Wars, Tokiwa Sougo, the Doctor, the allies of the Vortex Riders, the Apocalypse Riders, those that weren\u2019t my Bridesmaids, those that were not the Groomsmen, our families, and the Gateway Team. My Bridesmaids came in as followed: Emily, Scorpainia, Livia, Tanisha, Moon-kyung, and Flora. Richard\u2019s Groomsmen came in at the same time as the Bridesmaids. The Best Man was Michael and the other Groomsmen followed in this order: Emmanuel (wearing a suit for once), Joshua, Mikhail, Alesandro, and Turretorg. Much like what Okaa-san described, the instant I saw Richard, my nerves were gone. Judging by his expression, so were his. As I walked, the familiar tune of \u201cHere Comes the Bride\u201d rang out. We then stood together, facing each other at the Altar. Woz opened his book before speaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDearly Beloved,\u201d he proclaimed, \u201cwe are gathered here to witness a truly auspicious moment in the history of the multiverse! We gather now to witness the union of Richard Saunders and Hishikawa Megumi, two veterans of the Vortech Wars! If any wish to object, speak now, or forever hold your peace!\u201d No one said a word. \u201cDo the Bride and Groom have any words to say?\u201d asked Woz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe do,\u201d we both said in unison. This was the time for our vows. We decided that Richard would start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMegumi,\u201d he began, \u201cwhen I first laid eyes on you, my heart kept telling me to pursue my affections to you. Granted, it took a certain someone to shove us both along on that path during the Vortech Wars,\u201d we looked at Emily who stuck her tongue out at us, \u201cbut my feelings did not change that day. I want to be with you as long as we\u2019re together. I swear to support you in all of your endeavors and help provide for us both so we may be happy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRichard-chan,\u201d I vowed, using the nickname I gave him when we were dating, \u201cour lives, since we first met, were not easy. I seem to recall butting heads with you a lot. However, that is irrelevant as I want to spend the rest of my life with you. I promise to do my part in supporting us and making our lives happy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI know this is a little redundant,\u201d mused Woz, \u201cbut, Richard Saunders, do you take Hishikawa Megumi to be your lawfully-wedded wife, to keep solely to her in sickness and in health, for rich or poor, until death do you part?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI do,\u201d answered Richard. The smile on his face showed he intended to follow through on that vow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHishikawa Megumi,\u201d asked Woz, \u201cdo you take Richard Saunders to be your lawfully-wedded husband, to keep solely to him in sickness and in health, for rich or poor, until death do you part?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI do!\u201d I replied, my conviction equaling Richard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHave you the rings?\u201d asked Woz. A pillow floated towards us with the rings on it. Richard and I took one each. I then held out my hand. Richard took it and placed the ring on my finger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWith this ring, I do thee wed,\u201d he promised. He then held out his hand. I took it and placed the ring on his finger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWith this ring, I do thee wed,\u201d I vowed. We held hands as Woz gave his speech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIwae!\u201d (Rejoice!) he called. \u201cThe ones who have united in holy matrimony! The Bride and Groom who shall be forever as one in the fight against evil! The Riders who stand together and lead the fight to bring peace throughout time and space! And their names are Hishikawa Megumi and Richard Saunders, Kamen Riders Royal and Guard, Queen and King of the Feudal Nerd Society! This is the day where you two kiss to finalize your union!\u201d At that, Richard lifted my veil. We couldn\u2019t embrace each other for the kiss fast enough! It felt like hours for us, but it must have been 10 seconds. When we parted, we noticed the crowd cheering! I felt a happy tear come down my face as I took in the overwhelming support of my union with Richard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Day 3: Reception<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Richard and I were in a carriage for just us two as we led the way to the reception. Richard and I danced with all eyes on us. I must say, Richard can REALLY dance! He lifted me into the air a few times, causing us to laugh. After the dance, it was time for the dinner. We sat together and chatted before Mr. Fred Saunders, my new father-in-law, rang his glass. It was time for a speech. \u201cMy friends,\u201d he began, \u201cthis is truly a joyous occasion. We have all wanted to see them unite in some fashion, but, now that it\u2019s happened…\u201d a wicked smile crossed his features. Here comes the funny, \u201cI suppose it never occurred to you two or your friends what you were doing to your poor, aged parents? Of course, you\u2019re happy, but what about OUR needs? Hm? All of you? I heard that you lot intend to be permanent students at After Academy! Leaving us behind? I must say, it\u2019s all a damned inconvenience!\u201d His expressions were exaggerated, so he wasn\u2019t being serious on what he was saying. \u201cWhile you lot are happily settling in on campus,\u201d continued Fred, \u201cwe\u2019ll be retiring alone! You all know a bit about Saunders\u2019 domestic life! My wife can be tyrannical around the house! It can only increase once she retires from the force!\u201d He gave an exaggerated frown and did the peely-carrot-of-shame motion at his wife, Linda. She stuck her tongue out and flipped him off, causing Richard, Emily, and I to chuckle, as well as a few of our friends. \u201cNow, there\u2019s still time to reconsider, yes?\u201d We all looked at each other, then shook our heads. \u201cNo? All right, then.\u201d He then dropped the joking attitude. \u201cIn all seriousness, you two have earned this. You always deserve happy moments, no matter what your enemies say. I wish you nothing but the best of luck.\u201d He smiled as he said this. \u201cAll right, I\u2019ve taken away enough time from the Maid of Honor and the Best Man.\u201d He sat back down as Emily stood up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWell, thanks for the entertainment, Daddy,\u201d she began, making us chuckle. She then turned to me and Richard. \u201cRichard, there ARE moments where you can infuriate me and moments where I infuriate you. Just know that, even though I make fun of you, I never stopped loving you, nor will I stop loving you. We both manage to make one another mad, but that\u2019s just the give-and-take that accompanies twins sometimes. What else accompanies us is the fact we know each other so well and I\u2019ve been seeing that closeness between you and Megumi. Megumi, you have been there for me in cases where no one else could. You\u2019ve helped me face my demons and it got me to deal with them alone, knowing how you helped me. I wish you two nothing but happiness throughout your days. To the Bride and Groom!\u201d She raised her glass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Bride and Groom!\u201d repeated the crowd. A sip of our drinks later, it was Michael\u2019s turn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRichard, there ARE moments where I feel like Blackadder dealing with one of his, er, \u2018friends\u2019,\u201d he began, \u201cmost recently when you told me to beshrew you and mentioned I was in good humor. As I warned, it was a tiny step to \u2018Hey Nonny Nonny\u2019, and then I\u2019d call Arkham. However, you have been an excellent friend to me since we met. I began as the stereotypical rich brat and you got me down to earth very fast. Megumi, you brought us all together and revealed to me all of the problems and viewpoints in the world. I would have been a fool if I didn\u2019t change. You two have been an excellent steady hand on my moral path and I wish you nothing but the best life together. To the Bride and Groom!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Bride and Groom!\u201d replied the crowd. Another sip, then we ate and talked. Soon came the cutting of the cake. Richard and I both held the knife and cut into it, getting a slice for each other. We then took our slices, then fed them to each other. Afterwards, we danced a little more before tiring out. We heard a moan and turned to see Mikhail with his head in his hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMikhail?\u201d asked Richard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDaij\u014dbudesuka?\u201d (Are you okay?) I asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRomulan ale should be illegal!\u201d growled Mikhail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c…It IS,\u201d I replied. The music came back on and we went back to dancing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kimi wa STAR Mabayuku SHINE (You are a star with a blazing shine!)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(O-O-O-O-O, O-O-O-O-O)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jibun ja Kizukenai (You cannot notice it yourself!)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(O-O-O-O-O, O-O-O-O-O)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kokoro RELAX shite Asu wo IMAGE (Relax your mind and picture the future,)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yukue, Jiyuujizai (jizai) (Whereabouts and freedom! (Freedom!))<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Akirame kake chatta Yume ni REBENJI (Giving up and challenging in your dreams again,)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rounayaku nannyuo no PRIDE (The pride of young and old, men and women!)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everybody SHUFFLE shiyou, Sedai (Everybody, Let’s shuffle!)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

rensa suru SMILE (Generations all linked with smiles!)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s Party ENJOY shinakya mottainai (Let’s Party! Don’t waste it and just enjoy it,)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

datte, jinsei wa ikkai (Because you only live once!)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RAINBOW wa sora dake janai (Rainbows aren’t just only in the skies,)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mune ni mo kakaru ze (Party P.A.R.T.Y) (but also in our hearts! (Party P.A.R.T.Y))<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Donna MIRACLE mo oki houdai (Any miracle can happen!)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UNIVERSE FESTIVAL! (Party P.A.R.T.Y)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rashisa ga (tsumari jizentai) soudai (Being unique is (basically oneself) exhilarating!)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(O-O-O-O-O, O-O-O-O-O)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shourai wa kimi ni naritai (I wanna be like you in the future!)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(O-O-O-O-O, O-O-O-O-O)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sude ni dare mo ga motteru yasashisa idenshi (Everyone already has kindness in their genes,)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Toki ni miushinai (shinai) (and sometimes it may be lost! (Lost!))<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kizutsukeba ttemo Kizuna ni CHANGE (Even if we hurt each other, we can change with our bonds!)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jinrui mina kyoudai (All of humanity are brothers and sisters!)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everybody Zettai teki sonzai (Everybody, we’re an absolute being!)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zenin nanka no tensai (All are geniuses in something!)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s Party Senpai kouhai to kanpai (Let’s Party! Seniors and juniors toasting to each other!)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RIVAL mo issai (Rivals are also outstanding!)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tsuzukeru koto ga daijisa (The most important thing is to keep going,)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

suki koso jouzu nare (Be good at what you like!)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tsumazuita tte kamawanai (It’s okay if you stumble somewhere,)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nanakorobi yaoki style (Just do it Fall Down 7, Get up 8-style!)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meguriai zutto tsuzuku sekai (A world of constant encounters,)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guuzen nanka janai (Nothing is a coincidence!)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s Party Ten ga tsunagari ai (Let’s Party, connect all the dots,)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

sen ni naru issai (All join into a single line!)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everybody SHUFFLE shiyou, Sedai (Everybody, Let’s shuffle!)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

rensa suru SMILE (Generations all linked with smiles!)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s Party ENJOY shinakya mottainai (Let’s Party! Don’t waste it and just enjoy it,)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

datte, jinsei wa ikkai (Because you only live once!)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RAINBOW wa sora dake janai (Rainbows aren’t just only in the skies,)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mune ni mo kakaru ze (Party P.A.R.T.Y) (but also in our hearts! (Party P.A.R.T.Y))<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Donna MIRACLE mo oki houdai (Any miracle can happen!)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UNIVERSE FESTIVAL! (Party P.A.R.T.Y)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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