Sorry for making you all gather like this so suddenly.
That's okay.
You said you wanted to talk about something important?
I already messaged you all about my call with Mr. Shindo last night...
He told you about when Mr. Ota's gonna be free to see us play, right?
Yes, but we also discussed another important matter. I didn't mention that in my message because I wanted to talk about it with you all in person...
Another important matter...?
Does it have to do with us losing our momentum?
So, what did Mr. Shindo say...?
He said...
<Based on what you just told me... It sounds like your band is currently like an orchestra without a conductor.>
<You're all looking to each other for clues as to what to do, which is causing you to lose focus.>
<So, how do you solve that problem?
Simple...>
<Someone needs to step up and lead.>
An orchestra without a conductor...
Yeah, we are sort of trying to compensate for each other in not a great way...
That explains so much...!
No wonder we've been having so much trouble!
He said that we need someone to step up, lead and pull us in the right direction.
So I decided to take on that role.
What...?
I'm sorry for not discussing this with any of you first, but I thought this was my duty as the leader of this band...
Honami...
Oh...
We don't want our audience to focus on us “making the most of our youth”.
The four of us want to play music that really moves people's hearts.
We know that going pro means making some sacrifices.
However, we want to be the ones who decide what we actually sacrifice.
So that we can stay true to our feelings.
(It's just like that time...)
(I guess this is proof...)
In other words, the onus is on you to keep your band together...
You'll need to have a strong leader who can keep everything from falling apart.
(Honami's meant to be our leader.)
Thanks, Honami.
If anything, I want you to lead us.
...!
Me too...!
I know it's not gonna be easy, but I believe in you!
The drummer is the foundation of the band, so I'm also glad you're volunteering, Honami.
All of you...!
Of course...!
I promise to do my best!
As part of that, Mr. Shindo said that he wants to do some training with me to improve my drumming...
Alright, I need to head out early today.
Good luck with Mr. Shindo!
Thank you!
(Honami's doing what she can as the leader of our band...)
(Which means we need to follow her example.)
Hey, uh...
So...
Can we talk?
Oh...
Um, what were you two going to say?
Uhh... You guys first.
Okay. Then, I'll start...
Wait, Shiho, no jumping the gun!
But you just said, “You guys first.”
Yeah, but that's not what I meant!
Why make things difficult...?
Hehe. Then, how about a game of rock paper scissors?
(Still...)
(I have a feeling that we're all thinking the same thing...)