Wow, a school with a starry sky...

This place seems pretty nice.

Hm? Is someone playing music?
Let's go see what's up!

Hmm... I thought I heard it coming from one of these classrooms...

Hello? Is anyone there?

Wah! Oh... Heya, Len!
When did you get here?!

When? Just now, I guess?

Really? In that case, welcome!

We've actually been wondering when you'd show up, so it's nice to see you here so soon.

Right. Why don't you come in?

Okay, if you don't mind.
Oh, can you tell me about the ones who made this place?

Sure! Leave that to me♪

So the ones who made this place are in a band too?

Yup! They're even trying to go pro together! What do you think? Isn't it awesome?!

You seem really proud of them, Rin...

So what if I am?!
We're all friends, so it's okay.

We also play a lot of music together!

Oh? But won't your excitement overpower them and not let them play the way they want?

What?! No!

Are you sure?

Yeah, completely!
I'll make a bet with you if you still don't believe me.

A bet?

Yeah! Miku and Luka were helping me with some special guitar training just now.

So we're gonna have a guitar battle!

Alright, you're on!

Here, try this one.

Thanks.

——...

Hey, this one's pretty nice.
It's so easy to strum. Whoever tuned this did a really good job.

Hehe. I'm glad you like it.

But what kind of battle are we doing, Rin?

A really simple one! We'll take turns playing riffs and whoever can't play their opponent's riff loses!

Okay!

Alright, we'll be the judges for your contest, as well as the judges of whether or not Rin's improved.

Hehe. Sounds good.

Got it! Anyway, who's starting?

You're the one who suggested this, so why not you?

Sure. Alright, here we go...!

Just that?
Then...!

Grr... I started off easy because I wanted to have a little fun with you.

Okay, okay. Anyway, my turn!

Nice one, Rin!

I said that I've been training with Miku-P and Luka, right? Anyway, my turn!

Hehe. This is getting good.

*Nod*
I can't wait to see how this turns out.

Okay, how about this...?!

That's pretty good, but...

What?! You can play that?!

Okay, I think it's about time we wrapped this up.

Uh oh... That seemed pretty hard...
B-But I have to show them how far I've come!

Oh no...!

Gotcha.

That's it. Len wins.

That was so exciting.
You did really well, Rin.

Noooo! I lost!

I had that last one! I know I can play it! But I still need more practice...

Maybe. You really were doing great, but your fingering during that last one sort of fell apart.

Ugh! I knew it!

But thank you so much, Miku-P, Luka! You too, Len! Thanks for agreeing to this!

Huh? Hey, wait...!

I have to keep practicing!!

Quite a welcome party, wouldn't you say?

I appreciate it, but is she gonna be okay...?

Yes, she is the anxious type, but despite her outward personality, she takes music very seriously.

In time, I hope that you get to see how she helps the girls move forward instead of holding them back.

No, I get it. I mean, the battle we did just now was really fun.

And it's clear that she's incredibly hard-working and doesn't give up easily.

Hehe. That's good to hear.

*Nod*

I'm glad you're here with us now, Len.

Thanks, so am I!