That was a great practice session, everyone!
Yeah! We've gotten a lot better at playing this song too!
We have. And we should be able to do the whole thing tomorrow.
Okay, let's pack up and make sure we don't leave anything behind.
Yeah.
Oh, I almost forgot...
Did you change the way you drum, Honami?
Huh?
Your rhythm was impeccable as usual, but also...
It was easier to follow than before, maybe...?
Hey, I thought the same thing too!
It's has a different sort of aura to it now!
Yeah. Like you know exactly what you want to do.
I felt the same way too. I could really tell that you were enjoying yourself a lot more, Honami.
Well... Now that the choir recital is all done,
maybe I feel lighter and more free?
But that's not the only thing, is it?
Right. The effort you put in towards being able to talk to your classmates more honestly must have helped too.
That experience probably gave you a confidence boost, and improved your sound as a result.
Oh... Hehe. I really hope that's true!
I'm sure it is.
Confidence, huh...? Maybe I'll get the same boost if I try to overcome something I'm having trouble with too...
Then let's actually try it!
Huh?
We will now start Operation Talent Boost to improve how Ichi plays by helping her to overcome something she's having trouble with!
Um... Why are you so excited about this, Saki?
Because I'm helping my dearest childhood friend♪
Is that all...?
(Well, as long as Saki's having fun...)
Alright. What are some things Ichi's having trouble with?!
It has to be thrill rides or roller coasters. She was so scared that one time we went to Phoenix Wonderland and went on those rides when we were kids.
Hey, I remember that! That really brings back memories!
Yeah, I remember too...
So if she overcomes her fears, we'll be able to go on lots of roller coaster rides... Wait, that's not the point...!
She's supposed to get a confidence boost and get better at playing!
I'm not sure this will...
Let me see...
Overcoming a fear of roller coasters... Search!
What are you doing, Honami?
I'm trying to find articles that contain tips on overcoming a fear of roller coasters... Oh, here's one! Let's see...
Try to imagine how exciting the scenery will be, like the wind in your face or the sense of liberation you can get from screaming loudly...!
But... I clung to the safety bar like my life depended on it last time and was too scared to even look up, so that might tough...
Oh, but what if...?
We're all kidnapped by some shady organization and you can't save us unless you overcome your fear of roller coasters!
Where did you get that story from?
It sounds like pure fantasy...
Aww... I thought it was a pretty good idea...!
Hehe. Wait! I just thought of a much easier way for you to overcome something you're having trouble with.
See, right here!
Huh? This place's menu...?
Your rice omelet is here!
Wow, that smells so nice! And it looks delicious...!
Yeah, it's making me hungry too.
But not Ichika from the looks of it...
Because the rice underneath this omelet is full of green peas, right?
I-I just can't stand green peas...
You're trying to overcome something you're having trouble with, remember? If you'd rather do the roller coaster challenge, we'd be all for that too.
Ugh... I mean...
Come on, Ichi! You can do it!
You two just want to have fun at my expense...
What are you talking about?
Anyway, here's your spoon...!
Thanks...
Fine. I'll eat it...
Oh... Found them...
You shouldn't be looking for them!
Just eat normally!
More like they were looking for me.
They stand out from the rice's ketchupy color...
In that case, I'll feed you so you don't have to look at them.
No, thank you... I have a feeling you'll put way more green peas than is necessary into my mouth...
Aww... You're good, Ichi.
You saw right through me!
Then... Let's have Hona feed you!
Well, Honami wouldn't do anything funny so...
Okay, allow me to do the honors.
Ichika, open wide...
Ah...
...
Ugh... This texture...
And the taste they leave behind...
They're there... I'm eating them...
Why are you savoring it when you hate them so much?
Ichika, have some water.
Thank you, Honami! Gulp...
Sigh... I was so sure I was going to die...
From green peas?!
This is gonna take a while, isn't it?
Hehe. Then why don't we share it instead?