Sigh... Talk about a surprise.
I wasn't expecting a question like that at all...
<Teehee☆ You should've seen how happy you looked when you were answering her, Nene♪ You were thinking about Emu and the others, right?>
Wh-What are you talking about...?
Okay, well... I may've felt like that a little...
I'm not sure if my answer was good or bad, but I really hope it helps her with whatever's on her mind.
Kusanagi...!
Huh? Oh... H-Hoshino?!
Um... Wh-What is it?
It's that I...
I'm the vocalist for our band.
But it's not going as well as I'd hoped...
I really want to get better for Shiho...
No, for everyone!
...
When I heard you sing, I was really touched!
I want to be able to sing like you too!
L-Like me...?
Yes...!
So if you don't mind... Can you please teach me how to sing?
I know you're probably busy with school and practice so... Whenever you're free! It doesn't have to be regular!
...
(My singing is actually touching the hearts of the people listening to me. People like Hinomori and Hoshino...)
(I'm really happy but teaching someone...)
(Come on, Nene! You got this!)
...!
Okay. If you're sure you want me to.
Gasp...!
Th-Thank you! Thank you so much!
Also you don't have to be so formal with me. I'm guessing we're around the same age so...
Oh, you're right...!
Sorry to keep you waiting...!
Ichi! You sure took your time...!
Did you find what you were looking for?
Yes. I have what I need.
That's great!
Let's go grab us some souvenirs now!
Okay!
Teaching her how to sing...
Am I even capable of that?
<You'll be fine♪
And I'll be there to help you too☆>
Right... Thank you.
Nene looks really happy☆
Her singing was a lot more polished than usual today. She must have been practicing hard by herself.
I didn't like how she completely overshadowed me, but I'll allow it since she did make Saki and her friends really happy.
Wh-Why are you all staring at me like that...?
It's nothing! It's not like anyone saw you smirking by yourself over there at all...
How'd you know that if you didn't see?
And I'm not alone. Rin's here too.
<Hello, everyone♪>
Whoa, it's really Rin!
Did you get to see our show too?
<I did☆ And everyone was brilliant♪>
Hmph... It goes without saying that I was the most brilliant of us all, yes?
Whatever you say.
Man, that was so much fun...!
Yeah. The show was really nice too.
Thanks for inviting us here, Saki.
Teehee! No need to thank me! After all, I was just looking for an excuse to hang out with everyone!
In exchange for practicing harder starting tomorrow, right?
Y-Yup... I'll practice until I can play that part I was struggling with the other day!
But before that... Here you go♪
Huh? What's this?
A limited edition Phenny Penguin keychain!
I bought one for each of us!
Wait, when did you do that...?
Hehehe♪ Secretly, before we left!
Remember what Emu said?
PXL is a place where people come to have fun
and make fond memories together!
I wanted us all to have something to remember this day by!
Hehe. Thank you!
Now we have matching keychains!
Yeah! Aren't they awesome♪
Here's yours, Shiho!
Thank you. I'll put it in my bag for now.
Ah, Shiho! You dropped something.
Is that a ticket?
Are you going to see a show?
Gasp...
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.
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.
We have a night performance this weekend. If you're still on the fence, come and see us play before making a decision.
It's nothing. I got it from someone at work.
Don't worry about it...
Oh, okay...
Wow... I hope we can hold our own show one day...!
Me too! But we'll need a lot more practice before we can even think about it.
Urgh... I'll do my best!
Let's visit PXL another day too!
I wanna watch Tsukasa perform again!
We should!
I really want to hear Kusanagi sing again too...
And Emu did say she would continue showing us around next time.
...
(I like playing with everyone as Leo/need.)
(But they're not thinking about becoming professionals...)
(So I probably shouldn't force them to spend time practicing with me...)
(I'm sure they'd rather have fun by hanging out together instead of practicing like this.)
(Which is why I...)
(But...)
...
Shiho...?
Shiho, are you okay?
You seem a little down...
I'm fine, don't worry about me...
Really...?
Yes, really. I have to go now so...
Oh, okay!
See you tomorrow, Shiho!
Yup. Bye then...
Hinomori?
I thought you were off today.
I'm here as a spectator today.
Oh, you're here to see STANDOUT. They've really been getting a lot of attention lately. Well, I hope you enjoy yourself.
Thank you, I will...
I'm just here to watch them perform.
That's all...