Phew...

We discussed a lot of stuff today. I'm exhausted.

(But I don't have time to relax right now.)

(I have to do this. Starting tonight.)

(I have to get them to believe in us.

I have to do everything I can to make that happen...!)

(All that's left is to figure out how...)

*Nod*

(I need them to hear that I'm committed to this goal.)

(By putting on the best performance I can for them.)

(And I'm gonna make a declaration to them the same way Aunt Nagi did.)

(I'm gonna tell them that we're going to go beyond her dream...)

Alright!

(My mind's made up, so I've gotta find a way to get better. I'll start by practicing more on my own and...)

Oh, that reminds me...

I wonder if Dad's still at the cafe.

Okay. Then, I'll leave the rest to you.

Phew...

Now that I managed to get ahold of Granny, I should probably get ready to head out.

Aha!

Thank goodness you're still here.

Hm? What are you doing here so late? Don't forget that we have practice tomorrow morning.

Yeah, I know...

But I'm not really in the mood for sleep right now.

So, can you watch me practice for a bit?

I didn't get to sing much today, so just thirty minutes!

Alright, fine.

Really? Thanks!

Then, sit back and listen!

Comment when you feel the need!

Got it.

Alright, where's the mic...? Actually, it's pretty late, so I probably shouldn't use it. Anyway, I'll sing...

(Looks like she's on the right path...)

(I honestly wasn't sure how An would take the task I gave her.)

(Especially considering how hard it's been for the locals to talk to her...)

(I was fairly certain that she'd have trouble seeing them in the same light she used to...)

(But I may've been wrong about that...)

Alright, I'm all set!

You ready?!

♪——————!!

(She sounds good.)

(I'm not hearing any of the hesitation I did before. She's throwing everything she has into her singing.)

(If she can keep this up...)

♪——————!!

(Yeah, I'm projecting my voice well.

But...)

(I'll need to do more than just that.)

(I need to learn how to have as much energy as Aunt Nagi did that night.)

(No, more than that. More than anyone else!)

...

(No...!

That doesn't matter right now...!)

(Focus!)

♪...——————!!

Hm?

(What just happened?)

(Why did she hesitate just now...?)

(What was she thinking about...?)

♪——————~~!!

Sorry, An.

Stop for a second.

...

Why'd you want me to stop, Dad?

Was I off-key?

No, you sounded great. Pitch perfect and flawless rhythm.

It's just...

An.

Is there something on your mind?