Ahh...

Delicious water.

(A morning walk and rollerblading to bubble sumo... I didn't think I could do so much in one day.)

(But I'm getting tired...

I might be so sore tomorrow that I can't move...)

(Still...)

(This is fun...)

(Come to think of it, I remember doing things like this when I was little...)

(Things were fun back then too.

I roller skated, went on a trampoline...)

What else did I do...?

I remember trying to hit some sort of target with a ball...

Oh, it was strike zone.

I think Dad was the one who taught me how to throw the ball.

(Hehe. That takes me back...

I wasn't very good at throwing it, but Dad stepped in to show me how...)

Oh...

(I almost forgot. I'm here to work on my stamina so that I can keep composing songs...)

(I'm supposed to be working on creating a song that can save everyone, but I'm...)

<Hehe. Are you enjoying yourself?>

Luka...

Yes, I am.

I don't get many chances to have fun somewhere that's so lively and dynamic.

My shoulders feel lighter too, so I'm glad that I came here today.

<And yet, you seem somewhat concerned.>

...

I initially came here because I wanted to increase my stamina so that I can keep composing, but I just started having fun instead.

I was reflecting a bit on that...

<Oh, what's wrong with having fun?

You came all this way, so why not enjoy yourself?>

But I have to keep composing for my dad and Mafuyu...

<Hehe. You're always thinking about others, Kanade.>

<You should think more about how you're doing from time to time.>

How I'm doing?

<Yes. Like having fun because you want to have fun, or doing the things you want to do.>

<Which is why no one will find fault with you if you take this opportunity to spread your wings and really enjoy yourself.>

I see...

Kanade!

Huh...?

Hanasato...?

Is something the matter?

So, I came to buy some water!

Also...

I was wondering if you were okay.

Me?

Yes, because you weren't feeling well the other day. I was worried that I made you push yourself a little too hard...

Oh... No, I'm okay. There's nothing to worry about.

Really? I'm glad to hear that you're fine...!

So, after we take a quick break, let's go around to see what else we can do.

And we can do something less strenuous and more fun this time! Maybe something simple, like the trampoline!

Fun...

Sorry, but I'd like to do something a bit more challenging...

Really? But...

I appreciate the concern you're showing for me, but since I'm here, I want to increase my stamina as much as I can.

Because if I don't, I would've skipped working on music for nothing.

Kanade...

Okay!

In that case, let's do something that requires us to be active and move our bodies!

*Nod*

Thank you.

What you said just now was so cool too. You want to do something challenging for the sake of your music!

I didn't really mean it like that.

I just want to be able to compose a song that can save people... I need to do everything I can to achieve that...

Compose a song that can save people...?

Yes. A song for those who really need it...

That's my goal...

That's what I have to compose...

...

I see. I understand now that composing a song that can save people is really important to you, Kanade...

It is.

(Which is why I don't have time for fun...)

Kanade...!

Would it be alright for me to give you my support?

Huh?

*Gasp*

I-If that's not what you want, it's okay...!

But I'd like to do so because now I know that you have something that means so much to you.

Your support...?

Yeah! Right now, you seem a bit exhausted because you're trying so hard...

Sorry...

No, I'm sorry too!

You don't have to apologize!

Um... In my case...

If I keep pushing myself after deciding to do something, I start getting really tired.

So, if you think you need it, Kanade, even if things get really tough or difficult, I want to give you my support in a way that helps you move forward...

...

*Gasp*

I-I'm so sorry!

I know I'm being really nosy right now...!

No, you aren't.

I actually really appreciate it.

But why are you willing to do so much for me...?

Huh? Why...?

Because...

It's kinda hard for me to put into words, but I think it's because you're working so hard for the sake of other people...

Which is why... Even if it's just for now, I want you to smile!

Smile...

Kanade?

Oh, I'm sorry.

I wasn't expecting to hear anything like that is all.

Wait, why?

Isn't it normal for friends to want their friends to smile?

(Friends...)

And I don't think I'm alone.

I believe Ena, Ichika and everyone in your group feel the same way.

Everyone...

You really think so...?

Hey, there they are!

Kanade! Minori!

We're thinking about trying something else next. Is there anything you'd like to do?

Anything I'd like to do...?

In that case, would you mind if we...?