Part 1
Scramble Crossing
Saki
*Sigh*
All we did was have a talk at the office, but I feel really tired for some reason.
All we did was have a talk at the office, but I feel really tired for some reason.
Ichika
A lot just happened, so I don't blame you.
Shiho
Yeah, a lot...
Honami
*Nod*
It all began with our aspirations...
It all began with our aspirations...
Shindo
You wish to move people's hearts, cheer them up, bring them together... And do everything you can to make the above come true.
Shindo
While they all have their minor differences, your collective desire to move people's hearts remains unchanged, yes...?
Shindo
Understood. It suits you all very well.
Ichika
Then, we were asked to pick a leader.
Shindo
As pros, you'll surely be faced with a myriad of challenges and obstacles.
Shindo
Of course, if anything happens, I'll be there to help. I plan on doing what I can to keep you moving in the right direction.
Shindo
However, I'm also an employee of this record company. My job is to make your band and music as marketable as possible.
Shindo
In other words, the onus is on you to keep your band together...
Saki
Not only that, we got to meet the president of Solis Records, and he's going to hear us play!
Ichika
When we put it all together like this, so much happened so fast...
Shiho
Still, I'm really glad Honami volunteered to be our leader right then and there.
Shiho
You had a good look on your face then.
Honami
O-Oh, really...?
I'm starting to feel a little embarrassed.
I'm starting to feel a little embarrassed.
Honami
Also, I was only able to raise my hand because all of you, including Mr. Shindo, encouraged me by saying that I'd do a good job.
Honami
Which is why I plan on doing everything I can for this band.
Ichika
Honami...
Saki
But that doesn't make you any less amazing! I mean, you've already done something really cool for us!
Ichika
Oh, are you talking about when she decided to have Mr. Ota hear us play?
Saki
Yeah!
Honami
We decided to go pro because we want as many people as possible to hear our music...
Honami
And if this is our chance to do that...then we accept.
Honami
That's okay with all of you, right...?
Saki
You didn't just ask if it was okay with us.
You asserted yourself like a real leader!
You asserted yourself like a real leader!
Shiho
Yeah, you sounded pretty confident about your decision as our leader that time.
Ichika
I agree. It was a good reminder of how amazing a person you really are, Honami.
Honami
N-No, I just...
Saki
What's this?
Is our fearless leader blushing?
Is our fearless leader blushing?
Ichika
You're in for a scolding if you keep teasing our leader like that, Saki.
Shiho
Hear that? These two are apparently asking for it. What are you gonna do, leader?
Honami
Please, everyone...
Honami
If you don't stop, I'll have no choice but to make you all write letters of apology!
Saki
Letters of apology?
Aren't you supposed to be scolding us?
Aren't you supposed to be scolding us?
Honami
Okay, Saki, you'll be writing two for me.
Saki
Wait! This is really happening?!
Saki
No, Hona, I'm sorry!
Please just scold me like you would normally!
Please just scold me like you would normally!
Shiho
Normally...?
Ichika & Honami
Haha.
Hehe.
Hehe.