<I need to log off soon...
I should be able to upload my lyrics by tomorrow.>
<Oh, okay. Understood...
Good night.>
<Night!>
<Okay. Good night...>
<Yuki really hasn't been able to stay on for very long lately, huh? Until just recently, she'd sometimes work pretty late into the night.>
<Yeah...
To be fair, she's busy studying for her entrance exams on top of everything that happened the other day with her practice exam.>
<True...
Now that you mention it, writing songs while studying as much as she does sounds way too hard.>
<I know, right?!
If I were in her shoes, my brain would probably stop working because there's way too much to juggle.>
<But I'm also really glad that she wants to keep joining us to work despite all the studying she has to do...>
<So, we should do our best to work just as hard!>
<Okay...>
<Yeah!>
<K, is something wrong?
You seem really tired today.>
<Are you having some trouble writing that song?>
<No, it isn't that...>
<When I went to go visit my dad in the hospital today...>
Huff... Huff...
It's so hot...
I brought more spare clothes than usual today, and it's taking just that much more of a toll on me...
(Uh oh... My head's starting to spin a bit...)
(I...
I should find somewhere to rest...)
Are you okay?!
Huh...?
You're...
I-I'm sorry about asking you out of the blue like this, but I'm only here to help! Honest!
Um... You seem really fatigued and I was worried that maybe you weren't feeling well...
So, if there's anything I can do for you, please feel free to... Huh?
Wait... Kanade?!
Huh? Um...
Wow! Kanade, it's really you!
How long's it been?! New Year's?!
N-New Year's...?
(Wait, I've met her before somewhere...)
You went with your group for a shrine visit, remember? I was helping out as a shrine maiden at that time!
A shrine maiden...?
Oh, I also need to thank you for what you said during the Fan Festival... It made me so happy!
What I said...?
Yes! You said that I was really bright...
Oh...
————♪ ——♪
I remember...
The one singing that time was...
Yes, it was me! Minori Hanasato!
Hanasato...
Right, it's been a while.
Yes, it has! And I'm really happy to see you again!
Oh no...!
I'm making you talk so much even though you're probably not feeling well!
Um... Are you feeling okay?
Um, well...
Not exactly...
But I'm just going over to visit my dad at the hospital, so I should be fine after I rest for a little bit.
At the hospital...?
In that case, I can carry your stuff for you on your way over!
What?
But it's so heavy...
I can't make you carry...
I was just jogging to get ready for our next show, so it's totally fine!
Carrying something heavy will be good training for me too! Please, let me help!
O-Oh, I see...
(I sort of feel bad about having her help me like this, but I'm not sure I'll make it to the hospital if I don't...)
(I should accept her kind offer...)
Okay, I really appreciate the help.
And I'm sorry for making you do this.
No, it's okay!
I'm really glad that I can help!
So, I'll take those and...
Alright, all set!
Um... Which way to the hospital?
Oh, um... This way.
Phew... We made it.
Oh, do you need me to carry these inside?
No, the nurses can take care of things from here. Thank you very much. I really don't know what to say...
And I can't believe how easy it was for you to carry something so heavy, Hanasato...
Huh? It didn't feel that heavy to me...
Maybe all the training I've been doing for our show's finally starting to pay off!
Alright, I'm gonna keep doing my best and keep trying more and more and more!
So, if you'll excuse me!
See you later, Kanade!
Oh, um... See you...
(Thank goodness Hanasato was there to lend me a hand. There's no way I would've been able to carry everything over on my own...)
Training...
(I caused someone else a lot of trouble, so maybe I should start working out a little to build my stamina...)
<...is what happened.>
<Oh, so that's what was bothering you.>
<But you really do have less stamina than most people, K. Wait, didn't you say just the other day that your body felt really heavy?>
<Yes, that feeling usually went away after I slept, but my shoulders have been feeling so heavy this time around...>
<Isn't that because you don't get enough exercise? I mean, your shoulders can get stiff just from sitting at a desk all day.>
<Yeah! You might be able to manage for now, but what if it starts keeping you from working on songs?>
<Oh, that'd be bad...
What do you think I should do...?>
<Well, getting yourself to exercise on a regular basis is probably the best solution. Why not take this opportunity to start going outside for walks or jogs?>
<Exercise...>
<That's right.
Once you get in the habit of moving your body around, your stamina should naturally improve.>
<And if jogging like Minori turns out to be too much, you can always just go out for walks instead!>
<That still sounds like a lot for K. On top of everything, it's been really hot out lately.>
<Oh...>
<I mean, you don't have to push yourself that hard, and you have tons of other options in terms of getting in a good workout.>
<Maybe I should give it a try...>
<Wait, K, are you sure?!>
<Yes. I have to avoid not being able to work on music at all costs and I don't want to be a bother to anyone else.>
<Right...
Okay, that's good enough for me. What do you say, Enanan?>
<I'm still a bit startled, but alright...
You have my support. Good luck, K.>
<Thank you, Enanan.
I don't know how things are going to go, but I'll give it a try...>
<Great! But don't push yourself too hard, okay? It's totally okay to take breaks and let us know if you need anything!>
<You don't have to worry so...
No, I can't guarantee that I'll be okay...>
<I know! What if Enanan joined you, K?>
<Huh? Why me?>
<Didn't you say that you might've put on some extra weight recently? You could probably shed some of that off if you exercise together, you know?>
<What? It's just a bit of bloating!
If that's how it's gonna be, then you should exercise with us, Amia!>
<I have shifts scheduled on my days off, and I already exercise plenty as it is.>
<Grr...!
You think you're so great because you exercise regularly...>
<But it might actually be worth a try. Also, I kinda don't feel great about having K exercise all by herself...>
<And this doesn't count as me going on a diet...!>
<Thank you, Enanan...
I really appreciate it. I honestly wasn't sure how I'd fare on my own.>
<I mean, it's for my own benefit too.
Anyway, let's meet at the park this weekend.>
<Okay, sounds good.>
<And thank you for suggesting this, Amia.>
<No problem!
I hope you two break a good sweat!>
<Hehe...
I came to see how they were doing since I was getting a bit bored...>
<But I have a feeling this is going to be very fun.>