(I'm early. We're not supposed to meet for a little bit.)
(But I wonder if the others are already here.)
So, you're really pros now?!
That's what they've been saying, Len!
Plus, they told us about their contracts just the other day.
Oh, right...
Sorry, I didn't mean to get so excited.
Hehe. You're just that happy for them, no?
This means they should be debuting soon. That's definitely something to look forward to.
This is incredible. You girls really did it...
Hehe. Thanks, you guys!
You're all here already.
Oh, Ichika!
We were just telling them how we're signed to that label now.
We're so happy to hear that you've taken such a big step towards your dream.
Your hard work is starting to finally pay off. Congratulations, girls.
Thanks, Miku...!
But we're here because of you and the others.
Huh? Us...?
Yes. As it so happens, I just ran into Yoshizaki and...
That's so wonderful...
Hanano and her brother get to see each other again...
Yeah, and it made me start thinking...
Our fans, including Hanano and her brother...
Also, all the other people we met after we got our band back together... Our friends, Miku and everyone... We've made it this far because of them.
Ichika...
So that's what you meant by what you just said.
Yes. So, I began wondering to myself...
Isn't there anything we can do for everyone who's been there for us?
Yeah, it would be nice to thank them somehow...
Especially since they've given us so much!
But how do we show our appreciation for them...?
What about music?
Huh?
If you wish to show your appreciation for others, why not do what you'd normally do...? By playing music.
H-He's right...!
If we're saying our thanks as a band, music's easily the best way to go!
Yeah, I agree. That's probably the best option...
Which can only mean...
Yup! We're doing a show!
Yeah...! We can thank them by playing music for them...!
Yes!
Then, let's ask Mr. Shindo about this.
Oh, right! We're signed to a label now, so we can't just do shows whenever we like anymore.
Hehe. Sounds like things are about to get very busy...
Good luck, girls.
<Ah, yes. I see...>
<You wish to put on a show for all the people who've supported you up until this point.>
Y-Yes, that's right...! At the very least, we'd like to thank them somehow...
W-Would that be alright?!
We understand that we can't just do whatever we like since we're signed now...
But we feel that we need to do this...!
<This is an important period for your band since it's when we're going to decide how you'll be marketed.>
<And we haven't decided on anything yet. Doing a show now may have ramifications on things down the road... To be honest, I can't just give you the green light.>
B-But...
But we...!
<However...>
<You have a clear purpose in mind for this show, so we should be able to do something about all the red tape.>
<Plus, it may be good for you to cap off this chapter of your lives before you start working as pros in earnest.>
Huh...? D-Does that mean...?!
<You are free to do this show.>
<The president's probably going to have some questions, but I'll just say that you've been planning this since before you signed with us...>
M-Mr. Shindo...!
Thank you very much...
<I'll be looking forward to the show.
We'll talk again soon.>
Yes! We get to do our show!
But the hard part starts now.
This is gonna be just like our solo show. We have a huge list of stuff to get done.
Still, things should be smoother this time around since we've done this once already...!
Yeah, so let's do our best to make our Thank You Show a really amazing one! How about it?!
Y-Yeah...! Uh, let's do it...!
Heh heh heh. Ladies of Leo/need! Thank you for agreeing to gather here today. Now, let's start discussing our Thank You Show!
Um, who are you supposed to be...?
Hehe. Then, I'll start. I came up with this set list...
Okay, the ticket site looks set, and so do our flyers...
And we have a set list!
We're up to ten songs, though. That's more than for our solo show...
But they're all songs that we want to play, and I think each one is necessary for the flow.
Then, in order to get through it, we'll need to keep working on our stamina.
Yeah. Now, as for when and where we'll be playing...
Oh, about that... I want to get everyone's thoughts on something...
Huh? What is it?
So, I was thinking that the live house Shiho works at would be best since we owe them quite a lot...
But then, yesterday, I got a call from Mr. Shindo...
<Hello. I apologize for calling you so suddenly. The thing is, I have a suggestion regarding the show we discussed the other day.>
A suggestion?
<Yes. If your band hasn't decided where to play yet, there's a venue that I'd like you to consider.>
<I'll send a link to their site now.>
O-Okay...
Oh...! This is...!
<I believe this is where Leo/need performed in front of an audience for the very first time...>
<As the opening act for STANDOUT.>
<Apparently, they need a replacement after the band that was supposed to play dropped out suddenly.>
<If we act now, I may be able to book it for fairly cheap.>
R-Really...?
(We'd be returning to the place where we played in front of an audience for the very first time...)
(But... Are we ready to play there...?)
<Of course, I understand that selling enough tickets to fill this place out will be challenging...>
<However, the experience of putting on a show at a large venue such as this one will undoubtedly prove beneficial to you as professionals.>
Oh...
<Consider it a lucky turn of events and an opportunity to prepare for your future.>
<But the decision rests with you and your band. Please let me know after you've had a chance to discuss this with them...>
Y-Yes...! Um, so... Thank you very much...!
That place...?
I mean, what are the odds...?
That's where we played our first show...
That's where we decided to go pro together. With you, Shiho.
Yeah...
What do you all think?
I'm actually for this idea...
Honami...
I...
(That time... It was our very first show, so I just sang like there was no tomorrow...)
(I wanted to give Shiho our answer through our music...
To tell her that we wanted to go pro with her.)
(But we probably didn't sound very good back then... I doubt the audience actually enjoyed our performance.)
(However, we should be able to do better now. We can put on a much more compelling performance.)
(Then...!)
I agree. I want to try playing there again too, if we have this opportunity...
Yeah... Let's fill that venue with a totally different sound than before.
Yeah...! And if we're gonna make it as pros, we gotta start playing at some of the bigger venues.
Which means we shouldn't back down from this sort of challenge!
Then, it's settled...
Let's go back there and put on the best show we can...!
Oh, hang on... Doesn't this mean we'll be playing on the date of that meteor shower?
Huh...? Oh, you're right.
But we should be fine.
Yes, since we'll have a few days to see it. Also, the peak viewing period is apparently a few days after our show.
Then, let's put on an amazing show and then go see it that night.
Alright!
Let's do our best to make sure that we get to enjoy it to the fullest!
Yeah!