Live House
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Shiho

I've finished cleaning up, so I'll be leaving now.

Thank you for today.

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Manager

Yeah, thanks for your help!

Your performance was stellar as usual.

Take it easy now.

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Shiho

Thank you...

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Shiho

...!

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Iori

Nice to see you again, Hinomori.

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Shiho

What do you want this time?

I already told you, I'm not joining your band.

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Iori

I know, but...

I was just wondering if you changed your mind.

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Shiho

I haven't...

I'm staying with my current band.

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Iori

Well, that's really a shame...

I was hoping you'd say yes today.

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Iori

Well, I'll be back again soon so...

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Shiho

...

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Iori

Hehe... Isn't this where you say something like, Don't bother. I don't care how many times you try...?

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Iori

This means you really ARE considering my offer, no?

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Shiho

...!

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Shiho

I... I have to go now...!

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Iori

Wait!

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Shiho

What is it...?

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Iori

This is a ticket for our next performance.

Come and see us for yourself.

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Iori

I'll sing with everything I have if it means you'll join.

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Shiho

But... Why me...?

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Iori

Didn't I say so before?

It's because I like your sound.

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Shiho

But...

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Iori

Plus, our band is making its debut under a major label soon. I want to do that with the best team possible.

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Shiho

Wouldn't you prefer to stick with the ones you've worked so hard with all this time...?

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Iori

Hehe. So you're the sentimental type?

I really wasn't expecting that...

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Iori

Playing in a band as a hobby and doing it professionally are completely different things. You won't make it as a pro unless you absolutely commit to it.

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Iori

Those who can't end up bringing down everyone else's morale and just make things difficult for themselves on top of that.

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Iori

Which is why I don't want bandmates who're only playing for fun and don't have the resolve to really take it seriously.

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Shiho

...!

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Iori

I was under the impression that you were of the same mind.

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Shiho

I... Well...

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Iori

We have a night performance this weekend. If you're still on the fence, come and see us play before making a decision.

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Shiho

...

Rehearsal Studio
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Ichika

Shiho, how did I do just now?

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Shiho

Your not hitting those high notes right, Ichika.

The song lacked impact overall,

especially during the chorus.

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Ichika

S-Sorry!

I'll make sure to practice more.

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Shiho

Honami, you lost focus during the second half,

and I heard mistakes here and there.

Saki also got dragged in and lost sync.

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Honami

I-I'm so sorry!

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Saki

Ugh... This is sooo hard...

Especially the rhythm for this part.

I can't wrap my head around it...!

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Shiho

But that also means once you do get it, you'll figure out the best way to move and position your fingers.

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Saki

That's true... Okay, thanks!

Practice makes perfect and all that, right?

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Honami

As long as you're not overworking yourself, okay?

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Saki

Yeah, I'll be careful!

No mistakes next time then!

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Shiho

(I'll need to practice more too...

If I really want to become a pro...)

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Ichika

Oh, Shiho, do you have a minute?

I was hoping for some advice about the chorus...

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Shiho

...

Yeah, sure.

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Ichika

Sorry! I know you have your own part to work on...

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Shiho

Quit apologizing and let's practice.

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Shiho

I do want to get better, but together... With all of you.

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Ichika

Shiho...

Right, thank you.

Miyamasuzaka
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Saki

Sigh...

We got so much practice in today too...!

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Honami

We sure did! I'll definitely sleep like a baby tonight.

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Shiho

Both of you have improved quite a bit.

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Saki

Do you mean that?!

Yaaay!

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Ichika

Yes, I could tell just by listening too.

You've really been improving.

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Ichika

...

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Ichika

I have to try to keep up...

Next Chapter: Crossing Paths