(Everyone's so motivated.)

(Having Mr. Shindo find a studio where we can practice for an extended period was definitely the right call.)

(We can focus on practicing without having to worry about how much time we have left...!)

(Ichika and Saki put an inordinate amount of effort into our debut song.)

(While they worked on that, Shiho spent hours and hours practicing with me as the rhythm section...)

(That means I...)

(As the leader of Leo/need and the drummer, I have to pull everyone in the right direction...!)

Huff... Huff... That was a pretty good run.

Yeah, that felt super easy...!

You did a great job of leading us, Hona♪

I agree. I hope you'll do the same thing for our other songs.

Yes, that's the plan!

(Thank goodness! I was able to lead them properly...!)

(Then, next...)

Hey, wanna do another run while we still have this feeling fresh in our heads?

Sure.

Count us in, Honami.

I understand why you're all so motivated, but I think it's about time for a break.

Huh? But I can still... Wait, what?!

We've already been at it for three hours?!

You're right!

I had a feeling that none of you had noticed...

(Not only is it my job to lead us, it's also my responsibility to tell us when to stop.)

I bought lunch for all of you.

Why don't you take a break...?

Ah, are you already taking one...?

Oh, we just decided to take one.

Then, perfect.

Knowing all of you, I had a feeling that you'd be intensely focused on practicing.

And it seems that I wasn't entirely wrong...

Thank you, Ms. Mochizuki.

You showed excellent leadership.

Thank you! I know that this is also an important part of my job.

You've also improved quite a lot as performers.

That's of course a result of all the hard work you've been putting in each day.

You in particular, Ms. Mochizuki.

I feel that the sound you produce on the drums has changed somewhat.

Huh? M-Me...?

It's like you're doing your absolute best for your bandmates.

I believe your strong will and dedication to this band have allowed the sound you produce on the drums to evolve.

Thank you very much...!

Strong will and dedication...

That does sum you up pretty well, Honami.

Oh, is that why we were able to play really well just now?!

Yeah, I think so.

Hehe. I certainly hope so.

Oh, please take your lunches before I forget about them. I bought a few different types for you all to share...

Thank you!

They're all different.

Any preferences?

The early bird gets the worm.

I'm thinking the box of ginger fried pork.

What?! That's the one I want!

Hona, don't let Shiho steal it!

Then, how about rock paper scissors?

Would that be okay with you, Shiho?

I can't just have it?

When pigs fly♪

Oh...

Hehe.

Haha♪