Sorry I'm late!

What time do you call this! There better be a good reason the star of the show is a whole 10 minutes late!

I said I'm sorry! I was buried so deep in my work, I lost track of time!

It happens, doesn't it.

But for you of all people to become that engrossed in your work is quite something. After all, you're always chatting away with Mizuki.

Huh? Did you really need to turn that into an insult?

Hey! Um...you're not late, so don't worry, Ena. Rin's gone to fetch Miku and the others anyway.

So, um...were you working on the art for a song?

No, it was an assignment from art class. At first, my mind was completely blank...

But then, after finding some inspiration, the image came straight into my head and I was able to breeze right through it.

Oh, sounds like it went pretty well for once.

What do you mean for once?

Well...you're not wrong, I guess.

Oh, maybe it was thanks to that portrait I did of Mafuyu.

You mean the one you drew when she stayed over at your house?

Yeah... Thanks to that, I've managed to somewhat wrap my head around the approach I should take when it comes to realistic drawings.

You've shown it to me before, and it was a beautiful portrait. It radiated with such warmth.

Me too... I'm glad I got the chance to see it.

It allowed me to see myself through your eyes, Ena.

Really? Hehe, then drawing it was worth it.

Hehe.

Hehe.

Hey, Ena.

Can I ask you a favor?

A favor?

Yeah...

I was wondering if you would mind singing for me?

I have the feeling your singing voice carries raw honesty and emotional depth.

Honesty and depth, huh?

In that case, sure. I'm also quite curious to hear how my singing would come across.

Oh, but I think a solo might be a bit much for me...

'Kay, how about I duet with you?

Really? If you could, I'd appreciate it.

Then we'll all listen from back there.

Okay!

Ready, Mizuki?

Charles.