Part 1
Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy - Courtyard
Honami
Sorry for making you all gather like this so suddenly.
Ichika
That's okay.
You said you wanted to talk about something important?
You said you wanted to talk about something important?
Honami
I already messaged you all about my call with Mr. Shindo last night...
Saki
He told you about when Mr. Ota's gonna be free to see us play, right?
Honami
Yes, but we also discussed another important matter. I didn't mention that in my message because I wanted to talk about it with you all in person...
Ichika
Another important matter...?
Shiho
Does it have to do with us losing our momentum?
Ichika
So, what did Mr. Shindo say...?
Honami
He said...
Shindo
<Based on what you just told me... It sounds like your band is currently like an orchestra without a conductor.>
Shindo
<You're all looking to each other for clues as to what to do, which is causing you to lose focus.>
Shindo
<So, how do you solve that problem?
Simple...>
Simple...>
Shindo
<Someone needs to step up and lead.>
Ichika
An orchestra without a conductor...
Shiho
Yeah, we are sort of trying to compensate for each other in not a great way...
Saki
That explains so much...!
No wonder we've been having so much trouble!
No wonder we've been having so much trouble!
Honami
He said that we need someone to step up, lead and pull us in the right direction.
Honami
So I decided to take on that role.
Ichika
What...?
Honami
I'm sorry for not discussing this with any of you first, but I thought this was my duty as the leader of this band...
Ichika
Honami...
Ichika
Oh...
Honami
We don't want our audience to focus on us “making the most of our youth”.
Honami
The four of us want to play music that really moves people's hearts.
Honami
We know that going pro means making some sacrifices.
Honami
However, we want to be the ones who decide what we actually sacrifice.
Honami
So that we can stay true to our feelings.
Ichika
(It's just like that time...)
Ichika
(I guess this is proof...)
Shindo
In other words, the onus is on you to keep your band together...
Shindo
You'll need to have a strong leader who can keep everything from falling apart.
Ichika
(Honami's meant to be our leader.)
Ichika
Thanks, Honami.
If anything, I want you to lead us.
If anything, I want you to lead us.
Honami
...!
Saki
Me too...!
I know it's not gonna be easy, but I believe in you!
I know it's not gonna be easy, but I believe in you!
Shiho
The drummer is the foundation of the band, so I'm also glad you're volunteering, Honami.
Honami
All of you...!
Honami
Of course...!
I promise to do my best!
I promise to do my best!
Honami
As part of that, Mr. Shindo said that he wants to do some training with me to improve my drumming...
After school
Honami
Alright, I need to head out early today.
Saki
Good luck with Mr. Shindo!
Honami
Thank you!
Ichika
(Honami's doing what she can as the leader of our band...)
Ichika
(Which means we need to follow her example.)
Ichika
Hey, uh...
Saki
So...
Shiho
Can we talk?
Ichika, Saki & Shiho
Oh...
Ichika
Um, what were you two going to say?
Saki
Uhh... You guys first.
Shiho
Okay. Then, I'll start...
Saki
Wait, Shiho, no jumping the gun!
Shiho
But you just said, “You guys first.”
Saki
Yeah, but that's not what I meant!
Shiho
Why make things difficult...?
Ichika
Hehe. Then, how about a game of rock paper scissors?
Ichika
(Still...)
Ichika
(I have a feeling that we're all thinking the same thing...)