Hmm...

Hello, Shiho.

You're the first. Thinking of doing some self-practice?

Yes, and...

Hmm...

Um, Luka?

What's wrong?

Thanks...for your concern about Saki.

It's no problem at all.

I only mentioned it because I was a little worried, too.

But I didn't take your advice in the end, and that's why Saki...

Shiho...

I know it's a little too late to be asking, but I really want to make sure this is the last time it happens.

So please, tell me how you knew Saki wasn't feeling well.

Hehe. You... Well, all of you are such devoted friends.

But the truth is, I don't think I'll be very helpful.

I'm sure it was only by coincidence that I noticed.

Coincidence?

Saki was trying really hard to hide the fact that she wasn't feeling well from all of you.

Because of that, she wasn't paying much attention to how she was behaving around Miku and myself.

And that's why you noticed...

Yes.

You don't sound very convinced, though?

No, that's not it...

Hehe. You really care very deeply about Saki.

In the same way, I'm sure Saki cares very deeply about you, Ichika, and Honami as well.

That's why she tried to hide her ill health.

She didn't want to lose any precious time at all.

Yes, because she truly values the time she can spend with all of you.

I'm sure that's how she was able to conquer her illness too.

Yes...

She would always put on a bright smile for us, even though she must've been in so much pain.

Saki is really strong.

Admittedly, though, that strength of hers can become a cause for concern sometimes.

Yes, like the way she overexerted herself this time.

I wish she would trust us more.

She's quick to agree to almost every weird suggestion any of us makes...

But hesitates to tell us the really important things.

But I must say, I feel like I've gotten to know Saki a little better after this episode.

I know what you mean.

That's not going to be enough to help put Shiho's mind at ease about Saki, though.

If you don't mind, I hope you can continue to keep an eye on her for just a little while more.

Yes, I fully intend on doing just that.

Thank you for everything, Luka and Miku.

Miku, Luka, hello! Huh?

Shiho's here too?

You're really early.

Oh dear, I hope we didn't interrupt your conversation?

No. We were almost done talking anyway.

Nrgh...

Wh-What is it?

Stop staring at me.

Are you hiding something from us, Shiho?

N-No, I'm not...

No way! You were definitely sharing secrets with them!

I already said, I'm not hiding anything.

Fine, then. I'll just ask Luka and Miku about it.

Hey, w-wait a minute!

The way she reacted...

Hehe. Saki guessed correctly, then.

It's not too late for you to confess, yet!

Sure, whatever! Anyway, we should be practicing! Let's start practicing!

What? Wait for me, Shiho!