*Sigh*

I was so nervous!

But it was also a relief to hear that all our contracts were in order...

Yes, I'd been feeling anxious about today for so long. We can finally relax a little...

Yeah.

But signing with a label wasn't our goal. We still have a lot of work ahead of us...

Right. We'll need to start thinking about what's going to happen moving forward...

But for now, we should just follow Mr. Shindo's advice and keep practicing.

Yeah...!

In any case, we've done what we needed to today, so let's go home...

Right. And it's already getting dark...

Getting dark... Oh...

What's up?

Oh, um... I was just reminded of something I saw on the news this morning.

The news?

Yeah. Apparently, the Perseid meteor shower is happening soon.

The Pe-Pe-Pep... Peperoncino meteor shower?

Was that supposed to be a joke?

H-Hey, I couldn't hear what she said clearly!

Hehe. The Perseid meteor shower, yes?

It's one of the three biggest meteor showers you can see in Japan. And the timing does seem right...

Really...?

I had no idea.

A meteor shower...

Remember the one we saw when we were little? Good times.

That one was the Leonid meteor shower...

But yes, it's quite nostalgic.

Yeah...! I felt the same way this morning.

And I was hoping that we could see another one together.

Another one...together...?

Ye...

Yeah! Absolutely!

We've gotta go see it!!!!!!

Saki...

Yeah, I agree...

Between shows and contract stuff, we haven't been able to take a break recently.

Yes, I'd like to see it as well...

I still remember that night sky like I saw it yesterday.

Not only that, the wish Saki made...

What we talked about. All of it...

They're all precious memories.

And it'd be wonderful to add more to our album.

Then, let's go see it.

Like we did all those years ago.

Yeah...!

(This is so great...)

(We made plans to go see it together without a second thought.)

(I can't wait to see this meteor shower.)

(*Sigh*

I'm glad I was able to get some new picks and replacement strings.)

(Since we're pros now, I need to stay stocked up. Next is...)

Hoshino?

Huh...?

Oh...

Yoshizaki, it's been so long...!

Also, what a coincidence. I wasn't expecting to run into you in the middle of town like this...

Me neither...!

Sorry, I hope I didn't scare you.

No, it's great to see you!

How have things been since then?

Oh, I need to thank you again for what you did!

And... I apologize for not being able to go to your shows lately...

The thing is, I made a promise with Hanano...

A promise? Oh...

I promised her that we'd go see you guys perform once she's had a chance to settle in with her new family.

So, I felt I should hold off until she can be there to join me...

Yes, I see.

However, I think that we'll be able to go soon...

Wait, does that mean...?

Yes, Hanano seems to be getting along really well with her new family! They even went on a trip together the other day.

Really...?! I'm so glad to hear that...!

Me too! So, we've been talking about going to see Leo/need's next show together.

(I see... Thank goodness...

They get to be together again...)

And Leo/need made this all possible...!

Wait, us...?

Hanano told me that.

When she first moved in with her new family, there were times when she felt really lonely...

But whenever that happened, she said she always thought about the last time she saw you guys perform.

Oh...

And I know what she means.

There are times when I find myself wondering if she's okay...

But whenever I think about the song you played during that show...

I'm reminded of the time Hanano and I spent together. It fills me with so much joy.

Also, I've listened to it more times than I can count since you guys uploaded it online. Leo/need has been a huge source of encouragement for both of us...

So, thank you all very much...

That's so touching to hear...

But I should be the one thanking you two.

Huh?

You both taught me something incredibly valuable.

Before, I just kinda wished that someone would feel moved by our music or understand what we were trying to do...

But you two reminded me of what the old me went through...

You two made me want to write a song that you'd both feel a real connection to.

Hoshino...

I think I mentioned this during that show, but there was a time when my friends and I began drifting apart.

As hard as that was...

I was glad my experience helped me create a song that connected with you two so strongly.

So, I want to keep doing that...

I want to keep playing music that gives people support and encouragement.

That's what you two taught me.

Which is why I need to thank you...

No, I...

Still, Hoshino, that does mean a lot coming from you.

Oh, before I forget!

Do you know when you'll be performing next?

Oh, about that...

(We need to discuss that with our label...

That's not something we can decide on our own now.)

So, we don't have any fixed plans...

But we will be doing one soon!

We promise to make it an unbelievable show that really resonates with you, so we hope you'll make it!

Of course! Hanano and I will be looking forward to seeing it!

Anyway, if you'll excuse me.

Thanks for stopping to chat!

And you can always count on us for support!

(I'm so glad...)

(Hanano and her brother get to be together again.)

(Not only that...)

(I couldn't be happier that our song helped them through such a tough period of their lives.)

(Oh, but...)

(The joy of playing a song with someone specific in mind, and of successfully reaching them...)

(Those two taught me what that was like.)

(However...)

(They're not the only ones who've taught me something important...

We were able to make it this far because we had help from a lot of different people.)

(Iori was the reason why we really began thinking about going pro. And she gave us a ton of valuable advice...)

(Saku's band pushed us to become better when we battled against them.)

(And of course, all of our friends have supported us in our dream...)

(Including...)

(Miku and them have been watching over us this entire time...)

(I don't think we can even begin to thank them enough.)

(I wish we could repay everyone somehow. They've all done so much...)

(But how can we do that...?)