Do you think Haruka and the others are gonna visit today...?
Hmm... We didn't make any plans to practice together today, so they might not.
*Sigh*
I had a feeling you'd say that.
(They all really seemed to enjoy themselves when we went out shopping the other day...)
(But I keep wondering how the girl writing their new song is doing...)
As worried as I am, I still have a dance routine that I need to practice.
You mean the new one that you said you were finally getting the hang of?
Yeah. But there's this one part that keeps giving me trouble...
Oh, Rin!
Huh?
Haruka!
Hi, Rin! Hello to you too, Miku.
Sorry for not getting a chance to visit sooner.
I'm sure you were worried after everything I told you, Rin.
Oh...
N-No, I wasn't worried at all...!
I always believed that you'd all be just fine!
Hehe. Even though you were anxiously awaiting Haruka's arrival just now, Rin?
What? M-Miku...!
Rin... You too, Miku...
Thank you for showing so much concern for us.
You made it possible for me to tell the girl writing our song what I wanted to say.
Really?!
Yes. As a result, she began feeling a little better.
...!
Good for you, Rin♪
Thanks!
Also, Rin.
I'd like to repay you for the advice you gave me. Is there anything you'd like me to do for you?
Huh? Repay me?
Hmm...
What I'd like you to do for me...?
Oh, why don't you have her help you with that dance routine? Weren't you just about to keep working on it?
Great idea! Especially since Haruka's such a great dance teacher!
So, Haruka, the thing is...
Alright, let's do a quick run-through based on what we just discussed...
One... Two... Three... Four...
Huh? Is it me or did Miku and I fall out of sync when you said, “Three,” just now?
Yes, when you tilted your bodies.
Rin, stay still and hold that step for me...
On three, if you have all your weight on your right foot, it's going to be hard to transition to the next step.
I see. It seemed like just a timing issue when we were standing next to each other like this, but it was really a matter of weight and balance.
Exactly. On three, try putting your weight on your left foot and move your right foot back slightly...
And gently bend your left knee while in this position.
Okay.
Whoa! My right foot moved forward all on its own!
Hehe.
Having your weight shifted in the right position like this should make it easier to move to the next step on the count of three. Not only that, but you'll make fewer mistakes and be able to present yourselves better.
Yeah, weight and balance.
Thank you so much, Haruka!
I'll keep that in mind as I practice!
Oh, Miku, mind seeing how I do?
Of course!
One... Two... Th...
No, my weight's on my right foot again.
That just may be what feels most natural now after practicing so much.
That's okay. Just take it slow as you try to shift your weight into the right position.
(Left foot... Left foot...)
One... Two... Th... W-Wah!
Rin?
Are you okay?
Did you twist your ankle?
No, I'm okay!
Thanks, you two!
Alright, one more time.
(Miku and Haruka are really going out of their way to help me with this routine.)
(I couldn't ask for better support♪)
(I want them to smile, so I've gotta keep trying my best!)
One, two, three, four...!
Oh... I... I did it!
Nice job, Rin!
That was great!
All that's left is to adjust your tempo to match the music and you should be dancing beautifully in no time.
Okay! Thank you so much, Haruka, Miku!
Hehe. You're very welcome♪
I know. Minori and the others are going to be here soon to practice, so why don't you lead this part for them?
What? Me?
The truth is, Minori's having trouble with the same exact part.
But she's really close to getting it right, so I'd really appreciate it if you could give her that extra push over the finish line...
*Gasp*
Yeah, you can count on me!
Alright, I'm gonna get this part down perfectly before the others all get here♪