We're here! And ready to practice today!
Welcome. So are we.
Hm? Is Shiho not with you...?
Oh, she's on classroom duty today, so she'll be running a little late.
She asked us to get started without her.
Alright, why don't we get ready?
Okay!
You all seem very excited...
I can see why too.
Especially after just hearing what Shiho went through in junior high school.
Yeah, I think we want to show just how much we appreciate her.
Back then, I just couldn't give up.
I'd convinced myself that we couldn't really be friends anymore, but deep down, I was hoping that we could.
As a result, I had to suffer for it.
I was so afraid that I'd end up creating more problems instead of solving them. However...
I endured, and I was rewarded with Ichika and Saki getting our band back together. I'm here today because I didn't give up...
So I'm really glad that I held on to my music, and more importantly, all of you...
Still, isn't there anything we can do for Shiho outside of our band...?
I know how you feel. This band isn't about just her anymore. It's about all of us.
Hmm... What if we do something that she wants us to do? She can ask for one thing from each of us...
So, anything...?
That could actually complicate things further...
My mom even says, “'Anything is okay' is the most challenging answer...”
We could give her some sort of I.O.U., like kids promising their parents to give them a free massage.
Oh, that might work...
I could have homemade snacks or a whole lunch for mine.
Yeah! I could totally do her hair for her or something♪
Hehe. She'd look super cute if I cut her bangs like this.
Shouldn't you be asking how she wants her hair cut...?
Those ideas suit you both so well...
What do you think I should do...?
...
Shiho's done plenty of nice things for you already, right? Why not return the favor?
Oh, that's a great idea...!
Something nice...
Hmm...
Like when she praised me during practice...?
Then, yours can be called, “All praises all day!”
Our faces would both be bright red by the end of it...
You could take this opportunity to show just how much you appreciate her, no?
Here, try saying something now.
N-Now?!
...
Um...
Miku, the corridor...
Shush...
Okay...
You're such a strong girl, Shiho, and the way you're able to clearly say what's on your mind is really cool.
You're always tough on us during practice, but I know that you're even tougher on yourself and work incredibly hard each and every day.
I really admire how you're dedicating yourself to music like that, and I want to be just like you.
Me too! Oh, but the way you love cute things is also one of your best qualities!
You always have this gentle expression on your face whenever you're taking care of the bunnies on your phone.
Yeah, that! The bunnies are really cute, but the way you pet them is even cuter!
Hehe. A mountain of praise, wouldn't you agree...?
S-Sure...
But you might want to leave it there for now. Otherwise, she'll have a hard time joining us...
What?
Huh? Sh-Shiho...?!
What? Why didn't you tell us that you were here...?
What kind of person would deliberately walk in on a conversation like that?
Hehe...
Hang on! Did you make us say those things because you knew she was there...?
Maybe? Who knows?
M-Miku please...
Um, Shiho...
Please feel free to ask us for anything you need.
Thanks, I will...
But for now, I'd like to practice.
Although, I really wasn't expecting you guys to be talking about me like that.
But hold on!
We already have everything set up.
In that case, let's get started.
Okay! Ready, Miku, KAITO?
Of course!