Oh, Miku.

I thought it was you, Ichika. I didn't realize you were here. What you were playing just now sounded so nice.

Thanks...

Remember the story Shiho told us yesterday after practice, about what happened when she was in elementary school?

After hearing that, I felt...

I felt that I needed to keep doing better.

I mean, it's like the root of who she is...

It feels like I learned the reason why she decided to start playing the bass and practiced so much.

I see.

Sounds like her story had a positive effect on you.

It did. After I got home yesterday, I picked up my guitar and kept playing it until I went to bed.

Hehe. That definitely seems like something you'd do, Ichika...

Also, I think this was a very big step for Leo/need.

Me too. I feel that we're getting a much better idea of what we want our music to be about now.

But...

Is something wrong...?

Oh, um... I've been thinking a lot lately about what's gonna happen to us moving forward...

Now that we're pros, we can't really just keep doing what we want...

I'm a little worried about what the future has in store for us... Thinking about it makes me a bit anxious.

Anxious...?

I think you're more excited than anxious, Ichika...

What?

I mean, that's what I felt from the way you were playing just now.

What I heard was, “I'm looking forward to seeing what kinds of songs and performances we're going to create and put on.”

Oh, really...?

Yes. So, I think you'll do just fine if you stay on this course.

With Shiho, Honami and Saki.

Just keep putting on great performances like you always have.

Oh...

Right...

Thanks, Miku.

Hearing you say that makes me feel more brave.

Okay, I'm going to do my best during today's practice too!

Good. And you'll always have my support, Ichika!