(It's almost time...)

Oh...

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Sorry I'm late, Kusanagi.

No, it's okay. I know you're busy with band practice and everything, so thank you for coming.

It's my pleasure.

I mean, I always learn so much when we practice singing together.

Um... Also...

Happy New Year, Hoshino.

Let's make this year a good one.

Happy New Year, Kusanagi!

And yes, I'm hoping that we can.

*Sigh*

I finally got a chance to tell you in person.

I wanted to talk to you at the beach, but we had to scramble to keep our show going.

Saki said that you guys performed in a few different places that day.

Yeah. On top of a mountain, at a ski resort, the mall...

The audience even behaved and reacted pretty differently based on where we performed. That was actually kind of interesting to see.

Speaking of which, you guys changed your dance routine based on how the audience members who volunteered sang, right?

Yeah. Improvising wasn't easy, but I thought it was a good experience.

That's incredible... I mean, I sort of froze up when Tsukasa asked me to sing that time.

Not many would know what to do in that situation...

But you made it really easy for us to dance since you put on such a good singing performance.

Not only that, more people began to gather after hearing you sing.

So, I think it's incredible that you were able to do that on the spot.

R-Really...?

Yes, really.

Thank you, Kusanagi...

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(Wh-What do I do...? I've pretty much said everything that I was hoping to...)

(Um... What else is there...?)

Um, Kusanagi... Can I ask you something?

Huh? S-Sure, what's up?!

If you're interested, would you mind coming to see us perform again?

Oh, that's right. I got to see your band play a little during Shibuya Festa, but not at a live house yet.

So... Yes, I'd love to see one of your shows as long as it doesn't conflict with one of ours.

Really?!

Yeah. I really want to see you sing with your band at a live house, Hoshino.

Thank you so much, Kusanagi!

I promise to let you know once we have a date for our next show.

Okay, thanks.

But I'm a little nervous about going to a live house...

Don't worry! I know they have a reputation for being kinda scary, but the place we play at is actually really nice.

I'm sure you'll have a good time!

Hehe. Thanks.

Then, I'll make seeing one of your shows one of my New Year's resolutions.

Great! We'll make sure to practice and be ready for you whenever.

Now, wanna start our first practice of the new year?

Yes, let's!