Thank you very much for watching us practice again today.
We really appreciate all the advice you gave us. It gave us a chance to hammer out a lot of the fine details.
Hehe. You're welcome.
Just one week to go.
I'm sure you'll do great, but you gotta stay focused, okay?
We will.
Our goal's to put on the best show we possibly can.
Right, everyone?!
Yeah.
Wait, where'd Saki go...?
She went with Rin to go check...
Aaahhhhhh!!!
Huh?! Wh-What's going on...?
It's terrible!
Look at the weather forecast for next week!
Oh, it's going to rain...?
What do we do?!
We're playing at an outdoor venue!
Shiho...
If it rains, what does that mean for our show...?
A little rain shouldn't be a problem...
From what I understand, that venue's prepared for this sort of thing.
But the crowd might have a tough time...
They'd have to wear raincoats and stuff since they won't be allowed to use umbrellas.
Right...
It's supposed to be a Thank You Show, so I really want them to have fun and enjoy themselves...
But it's not gonna rain for sure, right?
Yeah, the precipitation rate isn't very high...
But we should still prepare for some rain. It might be good to ask the venue staff and Mr. Shindo about this.
Yeah, I agree.
Then, this seems like a good time to head back and...
(She's still looking at her phone...?
Is she that worried about the weather?)
Saki, let's head back...
Huh? Oh, right!
Rin, I'll let you know what I find out the next time I'm here...!
Okay! I'll take care of things over here!
...?
Oh. Welcome, everyone.
Ah, perfect.
Saki and Rin are getting up to something very interesting in that classroom there.
Something interesting?
MEIKO, don't spoil their fun.
They've been putting so much effort into their idea.
Yes, but they're pointing that effort in an odd direction...
Oh, I think they're at it again.
Why don't we take a peek at what they're doing...?
Right...
Rain, rain, say goodbye! Mr. Sun, come say hi!
Rain, rain, say goodbye! Mr. Sun, come say hi!
They're playing a song...and dancing...?
Wh-What are they singing...? And this dance...
Who knows...?
They've been calling it the “sun dance”. Apparently, performing it brings good weather.
Are they doing this for our show?
Yes, because they don't want the audience to be troubled on account of the weather.
They came up with it together and said they're going to be performing it every day.
Saki, Rin...
Geez... And they're willing to embarrass themselves by doing this ridiculous dance?
Still, I understand how they feel. It's not every day that we get to perform at an outdoor venue.
Oh, Shih, you guys...!
I thought I heard people talking!
Good timing!
We were waiting for you, Shiho♪
Huh? Why?
Because your last name has the character for “sun” in it. That's why we think you can summon it!
Wait, what are you...?
Come on, Shih!
Stand here in the center of the classroom for us!
You're gonna be our sun!
We'll worship you by singing and dancing♪
What?!
Why do I have to be a part of this ridiculous ritual...?! I'm just here to work on some stuff on my own and...
Also, why aren't you guys helping?
I say lend them a quick hand.
Yes, praying is pretty much all that can be done when it comes to the weather.
You've gotta be kidding me!
Then, why don't we join in as well?
Wait, all of you...?!
In that case, I can just play my bass and...
No, Shiho, you've gotta be the sun!
And we're gonna worship you!
It'll all be over much faster if you just say yes.
F-Fine...
Just promise me you'll play well, okay?
I won't accept anything short of that.
We shall! You can count on us, Miss Sunshine!
Hehe.