MEIKO's here... But how?!
We never saw her here before...
Oh! Everyone's here...!
Were you looking for us by any chance?
Miku! Luka!
Where were you?
I'm sorry about worrying you. MEIKO showed up, so we were giving her a tour of the place.
Then we sensed that you'd all come and brought her here to surprise you, but we must've passed each other along the way.
MEIKO just showing up when she was never around before... What does this mean?
It's probably connected to everyone's true feelings.
Our true feelings? Of always wanting to be together?
Yeah.
We're here in SEKAI to help you find those feelings, but I suppose things are a little bit different in my case.
I'm sure that I'm here because you all managed to move forward after finding your true feelings.
Well, I'm just guessing though.
In any case, I'm here and hope you won't mind me sticking around.
O-Of course not! It'd be great to have you with us...!
As usual, I don't get this place...
Wait. Does that mean...
MEIKO's joining us for our practice sessions from now on?
Yes, of course!
You're Ichika, you're Saki and Shiho... And Honami, right? I'm looking forward to playing with you.
Y-Yes...!
This is such a pleasant surprise...
I can't believe I'm actually talking to MEIKO!
We're happy to have you with us, MEIKO.
MEIKO, now that you've met everyone, why don't we play something together?
Good idea. I was just about to suggest the same thing.
Um... We heard someone playing the drums just now, so does that mean you're a drummer, MEIKO?
Yeah, but I play a few other instruments too.
You're the drummer of the band, right, Honami?
Y-Yes! If you don't mind, could I ask you for some tips later?
Of course! I'm always happy to help!
Thank you!
Then shall we begin?
Oh, Miku...
Before that, I have a favor to ask.
A favor?
Before we all start playing together, would it be okay if we watched the three of you play first?
I-I'm just kind of curious, that's all...
Me too. I'd like to see how the three of you play together as well.
Hehe, okay.
If that's the case, let's do it!
How about me on guitar, Luka on bass and MEIKO on drums?
Yes, sounds good.
Okay with me.
Let's begin!
One, two, three, four!
Isn't this... Our song?
This is amazing! This doesn't sound like the Miku and Luka we usually hear...
And it sounds so much cooler than when we play!
Yeah, it's completely different. It's better than when Miku and Luka are alone, or when we play...
I think it's because of MEIKO's drumming.
Huh? What do you mean?
The drum is the foundation that supports the band. It has the power to draw out the entire band's potential.
Thanks to MEIKO's drumming, Miku and Luka are able to go all out and play to their heart's content.
I see...
The foundation that supports the band...
(MEIKO's so cool. She looks so strong and confident...)
(I wonder if I'll ever be able to play like that one day?)