>>2269144Gura sat on the couch watching the first act of the third Holo Fes. Gen 5 were singing blue clapper with Nene leading with her brand new 3D model. The live crowd, now allowed to watch due to COVID no longer being a threat, were cheering them on with all their might. Gura's eyes were blank, the thousand yard stare of someone who knew they were in far too deep with no way out. Gura stole a few surreptitious glances to the side to make sure nobody was watching her. Mori was off in a corner talking to a star struck A chan, Kiara was edging closer to a Pekora who had her firmly in her peripheral vision. Ina and Amelia were psyching each other up,
It looked safe so Gura pulled a small silver flask out from in between her breasts. She quickly unscrewed the cap and took a large swig. The burn of the vodka was like an old friend. Gura swallowed, and quickly put the flask back in its hiding place. She had taken four large gulps but the alcohol was barely taking the edge off. All she wanted was to be a cute shark girl and get some super chats. How did it come to this?
A manager walked in from the main stage. "Three minutes girls! Get ready!", the waiting Holos moved into their places and prepared to perform. Ina walked over and said "Come on Gura, we're going to sing!" and pulled her up from the couch. Gura gave a woozy smile and croaked "Y-Yeah.."
