There we go!

Just cut through here, and we can head straight for the station.

I never knew a shortcut like this existed...!

How did you find this?

Hehe. I was wandering around here one time and just found this place by complete accident.

Thank you, Mizuki.

You helped us so much.

You're welcome!

Hey, what's what...?

It looks like they're getting ready for something...

That board says, Shibuya Summer Festival...

Oh, the Shibuya Summer Festival...

I think I went once when I was still in junior high.

I remember it being a lot of fun because of all the food stalls and the concert they put on.

A concert?

I wonder who's performing...

We can probably find out pretty quick on our phones... See? Here we go.

Let's see... Hey, there's a ton of people performing!

What?! ZEROstear's coming?!

ZEROstear? Oh, the artist that does a lot of anime songs?

Yeah!

They did the opening theme for a really popular show this season too!

I don't know much about anime, but they know how to get famous artists, huh...?

Yeah, it's just wall-to-wall A-listers!

Wait, I'm not sure who A-GURI is...

Did you say, A-GURI...?

Do you know who they are, Kanade?

Yes... They're not all that famous yet, but they've started gaining some popularity with the videos they've been posting.

I was under the impression that they wouldn't perform live, so it took me by surprise a little...

So it's not just famous people?

There's an amateur division that's separate from the pro stage too...

Yes, I see that. These mostly look like dance teams, but some good singing groups are apparently coming too.

Oh, so this is meant to have a whole range of amateur and professional artists performing all together.

(Wait, they all seem pretty into this...!

This could be a chance to have Mizuki go out with us too...)

Hey, since this is happening, why don't we all go see this show?

Huh...?

I think I'll pass...

It's still gonna be pretty hot out, right?

I've been to an outdoor event like this before and I came back completely exhausted. I'm not sure Kanade could handle it, you know?

She might collapse from heat-stroke.

Urgh... Maybe...

But it says they're doing it at night.

It should be much cooler by then, so we should be fine.

Hmm... Still...

If we bring a lot of cold drinks, do you think we'll be okay...?

Wait, you wanna go?!

I've never been to an outdoor concert like this, but I am interested in seeing A-GURI perform live. I may not get this chance in the future...

How about you, Mafuyu?

There's no way Mafuyu's gonna be free...

I have cram school that day, but classes should end early. I shouldn't have to prepare much for next time either, so I think I can go.

Wait, seriously?!

Then it's settled. You're coming too, Mizuki. I mean, some artists you like are coming too, right?

Okay, fine. I'll go...

My first Summer Festival in absolutely forever♪

I need to be careful not to suffer from heat-stroke. Mizuki, would you mind telling us what we should be bringing to an event like this later?

Yeah, you got it!

Alright, I'll message all of you once I get more details too.

If I think I'm going to be running late, I'll let everyone know.

Okay, thanks.

Let's enjoy this as much as we can since we all get to go!

Man...

(It's a lot harder than I expected to make what we already have better...)

(We're gonna have to keep practicing to be able to sing while we do all this too...)

(But these shoes I got yesterday are nice. They're lighter and easier to move around in than anything I've ever worn before...)

Okay, I should go over that last dance one more time.

So you're going to the Summer Festival with your friends this weekend...?

(Hm? This weekend...?)

Yup! So I won't be needing dinner!

That's fine by me. Have fun but be safe, okay?

I will.

(Ena's home already...?)

(Hold on, she said Summer Festival. Did she mean the Shibuya Summer Festival? And Ena's going?)

(If she sees me and Toya performing... I don't want to think about it more than that...)

Oh, Akito, you're home?

Yeah.

Hey, that bag you're holding... It's from that new store that just opened, right?

It's nothing.

What does it matter if I...?

Wait, are these dancing shoes?

Lemme see! Are you gonna wear them to an event or something?

Hey, hands off. I didn't say you could...

Hmm... Don't you think this design's a little out of your league, Akito?

Quit it. Who asked you anyway?

And give them back already!

Okay, okay.

Have fun practicing with them.

Yup...

(The Summer Festival, huh...?)

(I wonder if she still remembers what happened back then...)