(This really is an event for the best of the best. But we're doing just fine.)

(We have what it takes now!

We just gotta show them what we're made of!!!)

♪——————!!!

Kohane!!!

(Huh...? That sounded like...)

(D-Dad...?!)

(Wh-What's he doing here...?

No, wait! I need to stay focused!)

♪——————!!!

Uhh...

Kohane, there you are!

Did you get to see your dad?

Yeah, uhh... Actually...

Hello, I'm Kohane's father.

What?!

Huh?

You're...

Azusawa's...?!

So...

My dad insisted that he wanted to greet all of you and...

Long time no see, Shiraishi, Shinonome, Aoyagi. Thank you for always looking after Kohane.

No, uhh...!

It's always our pleasure!

Sorry for making you find us like this.

We should've been the ones looking for you.

No, I couldn't ask that of you all! I know you must be tired... I mean, what a performance!

Thank you very much.

We're glad to hear that you enjoyed everything.

You also put on quite a performance!

Bravo!

Th-Thank you very much!

Ah, Azusawa, I didn't realize you were here.

Oh, Shiraishi... Sorry for dropping in all of a sudden. I got the afternoon off from work and just happened to be nearby, so...

I see. Thank you for coming.

Your dad and my dad are just talking, An, but it feels so weird for some reason...

I know what you mean...

I'm starting to get really anxious.

Yeah, that's pretty understandable...

I mean, you never know what your parents are gonna say...

You never know...

Please don't say anything weird, Dad...

I know how you feel, Azusawa, but I wouldn't worry too much. I'm sure he isn't going to embarrass you in any way...

Anyway, thank you again for keeping an eye on her today.

Of course. Also, please stop by again if you get the chance.

We can do our debrief later, so why don't you see your dad out first?

O-Okay...!

In that case, I'll be right back!

See you in a bit, Kohane!

*Nod*

Dad, why didn't you tell me that you were coming today...?!

I had a feeling you'd say that.

I couldn't help but come and I really just happened to be nearby.

Please give me a little more warning next time since I can probably get a ticket ready for you.

I'll do that.

Still...

Today's event was really something else.

The audience cheered so loudly that it made my ears hurt...

I even ended up shouting, “Kohane!”

It's been so long since I yelled at the top of my lungs like that.

Yeah, umm...

I heard you, Dad.

But I'm glad you're doing what you love.

Huh?

Shiraishi told me just now...

It's wonderful to see you chasing after your dream like this.

And you were so cool today!

It must've felt incredible to sing like that.

Dad...

*Nod*

Thanks...

Anyway, thanks for seeing me out.

Okay, then...

Dad, before you go...!

Hm? Yes?

Uhh...

There's something I've been meaning to tell you.

Thank you for allowing me to continue singing and giving me so much support.

I know I'm causing you and Mom a lot of concern, but I really appreciate you letting me chase after my dream like this...

I'm able to focus on that every day, which is hard sometimes... But really fun.

So, thank you.

Of course.

Keep doing your best, Kohane!

I'll keep giving you all the support I can!

Thanks!