It's almost time for the singers to go up...

I'm getting nervous...

There were so many people too.

You feel it each time they roared...

Right.

But I think Minori's the most nervous out of all of us...

It is her first solo performance.

She said was just going outside for a bit, but I hope she's okay...

Me too...

Oh, someone's coming.

Could it be Minori?

Huh...?

Breathe in, breathe out...

No, it's not working...

My heart just won't settle down...

(We just did that show at the elementary school the other day too... But I'm all alone this time... I'm so nervous...)

(What if I make a mistake? What if I let everyone down...?)

Oh no, my legs are starting to shake... How are the others able to perform on stage the way they do...?

Can I really do this...?

Ah, there you are!

Huh? Tsukasa...?

What are you doing here...?

To cheer Nene on, of course, but I heard that a certain someone was starting to get a little too nervous.

As someone who has quite a bit of experience performing on stage, I came to check up on you!

Th-Thank you so much...!

So what's bothering you? Why are you so nervous?

Well, actually...

This is my first time performing all by myself in front of a crowd.

I thought that I'd made some progress after doing all those streams and performing for some kids, but I was completely wrong.

There's just no way I can go up there all alone and spread hope to everyone...

...

I'm no expert when it comes to idols, Hanasato, but...

The stage is a magnificent place where the masses can gather and see you standing in the spotlight!

It's a place where you can show the audience just how hard you worked on your singing and dancing!

Huh...?

You mentioned how you wish to “spread hope to everyone”, yes?

I admit it's natural to feel a little nervous about going up there.

However, if you succeed, you'll be able to inspire hope in all these people!

*Gasp*

(He's right...!

I was so worried about everything not going right that I forgot about this being a chance to spread hope!)

(I can do it... Just like Haruka that one time...)

It's not every day that you get a chance to spread hope to so many people like this!

You can do it, Hanasato!

Just believe in all the hard work you've done!

I will!!

Thank you very much, Tsukasa!

Good response...

And if you start feeling nervous again, just increase your volume! Take a deep breath and...

Excuse me, please keep it down back there!

Ah, pardon me...!

Anyway, Hanasato, keep warming up! Quietly...!

Please keep it down!

Hmm... This is quite the predicament...

Haha.

(I hope Hanasato's okay...)

Neneee!

Wonderhoy dive!

...?!

E-Emu, please don't try to tackle me like that. You really startled me...

Also, did you just jump down from the ceiling? How did you even get up there?

Hehe♪ I went all slithy-slither through the ceiling and went for a dive after I saw you, Nene!

That doesn't really answer either of my questions...

But it is nice to see a familiar face. Thanks for stopping by...

It's almost time...

(I never imagined being here performing at the Fan Festival like this.)

(This feels so strange. Until last year, I was watching from the other side.)

But...

(I want to show Miku and the others just how much I appreciate them. I think with this song, I'll be able to the most...)

Ichika...

Oh, Shiho! You're here...!

Yeah... You seem ready...

You have that same look as when we did that show the other day.

I do...?

But I'm so glad that you stopped by, Shiho.

Now I'm certain that I'll be able to sing this song.

Okay, I'll be watching with everyone else too, so break a leg...

You're doing your own performance too, right, Kohane? It's normal to feel nervous, but you can do it.

R-Right...!

Thanks, Shiho!

Kohane...!

A-An!

How are you? Nervous?

Y-Yeah. This feels so different from performing at a live house.

But I feel much better after seeing you here, An.

Oh, really?

Haha. Thanks.

Akito and Toya are here too, so we'll be watching together. Just sing like you usually do and you'll be just fine!

I know you can do it, Kohane!

Just believe in yourself and sing!

Right, thanks...!

Oh... An?

Hey, Haruka!

What brings you...? Oh, right, you're here for Minori.

Yes, that's right but...

How did you know?

We met the other day and ended up teaching her a little about singing.

You did? I see...

Thank you for doing that.

Haha. You're very welcome♪

Oh, by the way, do you happen to know where she is right now? I've been looking all over for her...

Oh, she just...

I'm back, everyone!

Oh, welcome back!

A-Are you all better now...?

Yup! Tsukasa helped cheer me up just now. Hehe. Sorry about making you all worry so much!

Minori...!

H-Haruka...?!

Thank goodness you're here. There's something I've been meaning to tell you before everything got started.

Huh? Tell me...?

Yes. You may be going on stage alone today, but you aren't actually alone. We'll be there to cheer you on.

So whatever happens, you'll be fine. Just keep smiling like you always do, Minori.

Haruka...

Thank you so much! I promise to do my best!

I'm gonna go up there and spread as much hope as I can!