(My chest still feels like it's going to burst...)
(When we all played together... When Ichika sang, I felt her power, her resolve...)
...
(We have a chance to make it as pros...)
It's not a dream anymore.
Oh, right...
Shizuku helped me get through this too. I should tell her what happened...
Shizuku, can I come in?
Oh, Shii!
Yes, of course!
Okay...
Wh-What happened, Shii?!
Your eyes are all red...!
Oh, this is just...
Did you rub them too hard after something got in them? Or could it be...?
W-Were you crying?! What happened...?!
H-Hold on!
Don't tell me you're about to cry too?!
Anyways, there's something I need to tell you.
Um, of course... But we should get you cleaned up a little first! Stay right there, Shii!
My eyes were just a little itchy. She always does this...
My big sister...
That's better.
You didn't need to do that, you know?
Anyways, can I get back to why I'm here?
Yes, please.
I'm sure you already know that I want to become a professional musician.
And I was scared about what would happen to Ichika and the others if they tried to do the same thing.
...
I always wanted us to try together, but it's not like they were all that interested in going pro...
And after I was recruited by someone to play in their band, I did some soul searching.
I see. So that's why you were acting the way you were...
But I'm okay now.
I know that I want to keep playing with them now. They even showed that they're serious about going pro with me...
...!
I have no idea what's going to happen moving forward, but what they said couldn't have made me happier...
The four of us are gonna give it a shot.
(I feel bad for making Shizuku worry about me, but now we can...)
Sh-Sh-Shii...!!
Sh-Shizuku...?!
*Sob*... Shii, I'm so glad that...! *Sob*...
Whoa, wait...!
You've been through so much!
N-Not really...
I'm the one that put Ichika and everyone else through a lot, but they answered right back.
(They accepted me for who I am. They understand what I really want to do...)
And Shizuku, you even...
Hm?
Nothing...
Also, how long do you plan on staying here?
Hehe. Until it's dinnertime.
Um, I'd like to take a bath before then.
Oh, how about together!
No way!
But we used to take baths together when we were little...
Yeah, yeah. Wait, shouldn't you go rinse your face off first before you go in?
Hehe. Yes, I may want to...
Um, Shizuku...
Yes?
Thanks for being there for me...
Oh, that was nothing. I was just doing what a big sister is supposed to do...
Okay, but thanks anyways...