Then, I'll see you two later!
Okay! Let's go exploring again!
Wait a second!!
Luka! Rin!
Do my eyes look red to either of you?!
Your eyes...?
Yes, they look a little red.
Oh...
I had a feeling.
My mom's gonna worry so much if she sees me like this when I get home!
What do I do?! I have to come up with an excuse! A cat just happened to step on my face! Or a bird crashed into me!
Those might be hard to sell...
J-Just try to relax, Sakki!
What if you told her that you weren't allowed to blink during practice?! That sounds more believable!
You also need to relax, Rin.
Why don't we all just take some deep breaths here?
Breathe in... Breathe out...
Breathe in... Breathe out...
If keeping your mom from worrying is your objective, then it may be best for you to just sit tight here for a bit.
Oh, yeah... You're probably right...
Then, I should send her a message saying that I'm running a little late...
Phew...
Are you feeling better now, Saki...?
Y-Yes, I am. Thank you!
Come to think of it, I feel like you've seen me cry a lot now, Luka...
That includes back then...
Back when...?
When we just got our band back together, I ended up pushing myself a little too hard.
I got a really high fever during practice, which forced Tsukasa to leave work in order to take care of me...
Plus, I made my mom and dad worry so much...
There was so much I wanted to do back then... I felt like I had to do everything all at once.
Because I was worried that I'd end up all alone again if I didn't. I thought that I only had a limited amount of time to have fun with my friends.
I think Miku-P told me about that...
But what you're saying is way worse than what she told me...
It's okay, Rin.
At this point, it's all ancient history.
Right, Saki?
Right.
I still remember what you told me that time, Luka.
You wanted to get back what you lost.
That seems perfectly normal.
You felt that all those things couldn't wait.
“But you don't need to be in such a hurry to make up for that time. It's okay to take it easy.”
I started feeling so much better after you told me that. All the tension I was feeling just seemed to disappear.
At least, that's what I believe.
What do you think...?
Have I been able to put your advice to good use?
There have been times when I felt that you were pushing yourself too hard, but not because you were feeling rushed or anxious...
I believe your choices were well reasoned, sound and necessary.
I know you had to suffer at times, but you, Ichika and the others ultimately managed to become pros.
The worrisome girl I first met no longer exists. I feel like I can sit back and enjoy the show now.
Luka...
*Cry*
I'm so happy for you, Sakki...!
R-Rin?!
I didn't realize how hard you had it, Sakki. You had to try so hard and endure so much...
*Sob*
I'm so glad...!
For you, Sakki!!
Rin...
No, please, stop...
If you...
If you keep saying that...
I feel so happy... I think I'm gonna cry...
Sorry...
*Cry*
If you two aren't careful, your eyes are going to turn completely red.
Help us, Luka!
Alright, fine.
Come here, you two.
There, there.