<Hi...>
<Hey...>
<No Yuki again...?>
<She hasn't been on since we went to PXL... That's what, like a week now...?>
<She wasn't here much before that since she had to study for that practice exam too. I feel like we've been missing her a lot.>
<Normally, I'd be suggesting that we throw an afterparty right about now.>
<Oh, right. We haven't had a chance to yet even though our new song's up online.>
<Exactly. And K's already has a concept in mind for our next song, so now seems like the perfect time to throw one...>
<But I'd rather not force Yuki into coming. Why don't we throw one ourselves and let Yuki know what's going on?>
<Yeah, that might work.>
<Okay, let's go with that!
I'll let Yuki know.>
<Okay, thanks.>
As we suspected, Mafuyu can't join us.
Yeah...
Especially with cram school and dealing with club activities even on her days off.
But she sent us some lyrics on Nightcord yesterday, so it'd be good to see that she can at least still do that.
Right.
As unfortunate as it is that we can't work on our music or throw afterparties together...
This might not be all bad for Mafuyu.
Huh? What do you mean?
From what I understand, Mafuyu has to take short naps in order to work from 25:00 onwards...
But she's essentially just resting her eyes and not getting in any real sleep, so she's always seemed somewhat sleep deprived...
So, you're saying that she'll have the time to get in some real sleep now...?
Right.
Oh?
You're one to talk, Kanade.
Huh...? But I usually try to get in as much sleep as I think I need...
Haha... Yeah, your measure of how much sleep you “need” is sort of the issue...
But I do hope that Mafuyu gets a chance to rest her body.
You really think she'll use that time to sleep? What if she just ends up studying instead of working on music...?
Hmm... But her mom probably doesn't want her to stay up late, so she might actually be able to get in some actual sleep.
Oh, right...
Thank you for your patience!
Here are your drinks and food.
Oh, thank you.
Wow! This sizzling Salisbury steak with cheese inside smells so good!
Geez, Mizuki, you always go for the really hearty stuff.
Hehe. Because I'm still growing♪
Oh, I'll put the fries in the middle so you two can also grab some, Kanade, Ena!
Alright, alright, thanks.
Anyway, let's raise our glasses.
Kanade, if you don't mind.
Oh, okay.
Good work on our most recent music video. I'm looking forward to seeing how our next one turns out.
So... Cheers.
Cheers!
Oh, I know!
Why don't we tell Mafuyu the same thing by sending her a message?
Sure, why not?
She probably knows that we're having our afterparty right now.
Alright, Kanade, mind raising your glass again and posing like you're about to say, “Cheers”...?
Huh? Pose?
Wait, we're sending her pictures?
What if she's studying? Even she might find that a bit irritating, don't you think?
But wouldn't it be nice to make her feel included and give her a taste of the fun we're having? So, Ena, strike a good pose for me!
A good pose...?
You could at least give me better directions if we're actually doing this.
Alright, you said it!
Both of you, get your drinks ready and...