I see. Which is why you need to assign yourselves a leader in order to play while all feeling the same thing...
And Honami's going to be that leader...
Yeah, she does seem like the perfect person.
She's gonna be the leader and the conductor! That's so cool...!
So, what do you need us to do?
Huh?
You came here for our help, yes?
Whoa! How did you know?!
We haven't even said anything yet!
It was written all over your faces.
Honami's stepping up, so you feel that you need to as well.
I guess we shouldn't be surprised.
So...
While Honami's training with Mr. Shindo, we were hoping that we could do the same.
Yes! I win!
No, my scissors!
I switched 'cause I thought you were going to throw paper!
You still get to go second.
I mean, look at me. I lost immediately during the first round.
Then, I'll start us off.
I was thinking that we could also do some training while Honami's working with Mr. Shindo.
Hey, wait...!
That's what I was gonna say!
Me too...
Well, looks like we didn't need to play rock paper scissors.
(I knew it. We were all thinking the same thing.)
Okay, so... Instead of just waiting for her to come back, you'd like to prepare in a way that you'll be ready to play with her, yes?
Yes, so we'd like to practice with another drummer while Honami's busy with her training.
Someone who can lead us if possible...
We all know how to play the drums, but if you need one of us to lead...
MEIKO's the best candidate!
Would you mind doing a huge favor for us?
Not at all, I'd love to!
Thank you so much!
Thank you!
Thank you.
Then, let's get started!
Okay!
Ichika, stop. Again, you're losing momentum because you're spending so much energy on seeing what everyone else is doing.
I know... I had a feeling that's what was happening.
Can we try that again?
Hey, how'd I do that time?
I thought I had a pretty good groove going...
Yeah, you sounded a lot more Sakki compared to when you guys started!
But you also rushed ahead a few times.
You need to strike a better balance somehow.
Oh, sorry.
I definitely went a bit too hard there.
No, I'm also to blame.
I hesitated a little a few times...
Oh, Ichika, about that last part.
You should try to be gentler, like you're trying to comfort someone.
I agree.
Especially since it's about...
Why don't we stop here for today?
Nice work, everyone...
I think you've all improved quite a bit.
We have? Thank goodness...
Still... I know I'm supposed to keep up my momentum, but it's so hard to pull off.
Even though we've been doing it to some extent already.
I mean, it feels only natural that you'd slip up here and there since more is being expected of you now.
She's right. Which is why it's important to not let any mistakes get the best of you. Just keep pushing forward.
Plus, you know what you need to do now. All that's left is to execute.
Right.
We're looking forward to doing this again tomorrow, MEIKO.
Yes, likewise.