*Sigh*

I'm exhausted...

Morinomiya's no joke. My first day of practice was so hard that I don't have enough energy left for video games...

(Some of my classmates complimented me on how I was able to keep up with them, but it's obvious that my stamina still needs a lot of work.)

(The others put on great acting performances, while I struggled just to get my fundamentals right. I need to figure out how to perform more like them.)

(This is another brutal reminder of how much work I still have left to do. That being said...)

I couldn't be happier about getting to study how to do musicals at Morinomiya.

(I should be able to learn a lot from people like Byakkomachi. They have the talent to become world-class performers.)

I need to do better during class...

And I have to do my absolute best when I go to audition...!

<Hiya, Nene☆>

Oh, Miku... You even brought Luka and MEIKO with you... What brings you all here? It's kinda late.

<We're sorry. We know you're very tired, but there's something we need to tell you!>

Tell me?

<Len just told us about how you and the others are training at a very rigorous institution this time around! It sounds very interesting!>

<Yeah, we were hoping that you could tell us more about this Morinomiya Music Academy☆>

<The teachers are super duper strict, right?>

<We also heard that you're going to be auditioning for something! Could you tell us more about that as well?!>

<I'd also love to hear more about what your other lessons have been like.>

Hehe. Alright, let's go one at a time...

Let's see...

First, the Morinomiya Revue is a storied troupe which was established over a hundred years ago...

<My... This academy you're all training at now is so fascinating.>

<It's so cool how they've been around for over a hundred years!>

<Also, it's really interesting how the students are split into boys' and girls' classes☆>

<And they even hold original quarterly shows, just to give the students experience on-stage.>

Hehe. I know, right?

I always knew that Morinomiya was an incredible place, but now that I actually get to train there, I'm feeling it more and more.

<Hehe. I can tell that the Morinomiya Music Academy holds a special place in your heart, Nene.>

<You should see how your eyes sparkled just now☆>

Huh? Th-They did...?

But you guys might be right.

I mean, ever since I discovered my love of musicals, I don't know how many times I've watched the DVDs of Morinomiya's shows...

Everyone who wants to become a musical actor hopes to go there someday.

Which is why I'm so excited about getting to study there. I honestly don't know if I'll get a chance like this ever again...

I'll only be there for three months, but I plan on learning absolutely everything I can during that time.

So, I need to start by getting a really solid understanding of the character I'll be auditioning for...!

<Hehe. Break a leg! It sounds tough, but I'm sure you'll do just fine during this audition, Nene!>

*Nod*

Thanks!

Wait, did you all come here to wish me luck?

<Hehe. We wanted to show our support for you.>

<Hehehe♪ We're all rooting for you.>

<But don't push yourself too hard!

Come over to SEKAI if you ever feel like taking a break!>

Thanks, you guys...

<Good evening, Nene. How are you doing?>

Oh... Hi, KAITO...!

<Yes, hello... This certainly explains why none of you had returned. You were all chatting here.>

<Nene's likely very tired after a long day of practicing, so we need to give her time to rest.>

<Haha. We're sorry!

But we really wanted to ask how her day went!>

<We're sorry for dropping in on you so suddenly.>

No, that's okay. I'm really glad that we had a chance to talk. You guys gave me a nice boost of motivation.

<That's good to hear.>

<You have my support as well, Nene. Break a leg!>

Hehe. Thank you very much.

<Anyway, we'll excuse ourselves here.

Good night, Nene. Sleep tight.>

<Bye bye☆>

*Nod*

Night, you guys.

Hehe. They all came over to give me support.

Alright, I'll rest properly tonight, and do my best again during my lessons tomorrow!