It's almost time.
Yes, it is. Also, I'm glad the weather turned out so nice.
You're lucky Luka charm really did the trick, didn't it?
Maybe... Oh!
I think they're calling us!
Thanks for waiting, Miku, Luka, MEIKO.
<Hehe. Don't mind us. We've just been chatting the whole time.>
<If anything, we should be the ones thanking you for inviting us.>
Hehe. I'm so glad that you guys could come along to see the cherry blossoms with us!
<Oh... Luka, MEIKO, look!>
<Wow! They really are in full bloom...!>
<Yes, they're so beautiful.>
<Right?>
Alright, let's get our cherry blossom viewing picnic started!
Cheers!
Whoa! Hona, this is amazing!
Fried chicken, omelets and bite-size Salisbury steaks!
Mmm... These Salisbury steaks are so good.
Hehe. I made plenty so have as much as you like.
Oh, I made some rice balls too if anyone would like some...
(I'm glad Ichika's having such a good time...)
<...>
(Hm? Is something wrong, Luka?)
How many have you had already, Shiho?
Not sure. I just don't want to miss out on these.
(Could it be something about Shiho...?)
<Luka, is something about Shiho worrying you?>
<Sometimes, very occasionally, she'll have this sad look on her face and I was wondering what it could be about...>
<I think I know what you mean. One minute she seems completely focused on practice, but has the somber look on her the next...>
<You two already noticed...>
<I'm sure Ichika has as well...>
<Right. That was sort of the reason why Ichika started training in secret.>
<What do you mean by that?>
<Ichika's under the impression that she hasn't reached the level Shiho wants her to be at yet, but wants Shiho to be able to play to her heart's content.>
<That's why she's been trying to find ways to get better by practicing in secret.>
<I didn't know that...>
(I'm not sure what's on Shiho's mind...)
(But for now, I want them to have as much fun as possible.)
Whew! That picnic was so much fun!
It was, and the cherry blossoms were as beautiful as ever. I'm glad the girls were able to enjoy themselves without thinking about anything else too.
Yes, I agree. It's almost a bit of a shame that the day's already over.
Yeah, you're right. It's sort of a bittersweet ending.
How about we play something instead?
Okay! Just give me a second to get ready!
One, two, three, four...!
——♪ ——♪
——♪ ——♪
(Luka always creates such a good groove for us...!)
(Hehe. MEIKO's playing great too!
I need to do the same...!)
♪——! ♪——!
Phew... That was a pretty amazing session!
Yes, it was. I think we were all able to play just the way we wanted to as well.
How does another song sound? I feel like we can play anything right now!
Eep..!
Your string...!
Miku, are you okay? You're not hurt, are you?!
Oh, no. It just surprised me is all...
*Sigh*... Thank goodness...
But that's so strange. I just restrung it a little while ago...
Was I strumming too hard then?
I don't think you were...
(I have a bad feeling about this...)
Miku, is something the matter?
I wouldn't put too much stock into it. Anyways, let's keep playing. I'm sure you'll feel much better after we do.
Oh... Yeah, right.
I'll go and get ready then!