School SEKAI
Ichika
(I'm early. We're not supposed to meet for a little bit.)
Ichika
(But I wonder if the others are already here.)
Len's Voice
So, you're really pros now?!
Rin
That's what they've been saying, Len!
Plus, they told us about their contracts just the other day.
Plus, they told us about their contracts just the other day.
Len
Oh, right...
Sorry, I didn't mean to get so excited.
Sorry, I didn't mean to get so excited.
Luka
Hehe. You're just that happy for them, no?
MEIKO
This means they should be debuting soon. That's definitely something to look forward to.
KAITO
This is incredible. You girls really did it...
Saki
Hehe. Thanks, you guys!
Ichika
You're all here already.
Honami
Oh, Ichika!
We were just telling them how we're signed to that label now.
We were just telling them how we're signed to that label now.
Miku
We're so happy to hear that you've taken such a big step towards your dream.
Miku
Your hard work is starting to finally pay off. Congratulations, girls.
Ichika
Thanks, Miku...!
Ichika
But we're here because of you and the others.
Miku
Huh? Us...?
Ichika
Yes. As it so happens, I just ran into Yoshizaki and...
Honami
That's so wonderful...
Hanano and her brother get to see each other again...
Hanano and her brother get to see each other again...
Ichika
Yeah, and it made me start thinking...
Ichika
Our fans, including Hanano and her brother...
Ichika
Also, all the other people we met after we got our band back together... Our friends, Miku and everyone... We've made it this far because of them.
Miku
Ichika...
MEIKO
So that's what you meant by what you just said.
Ichika
Yes. So, I began wondering to myself...
Isn't there anything we can do for everyone who's been there for us?
Isn't there anything we can do for everyone who's been there for us?
Shiho
Yeah, it would be nice to thank them somehow...
Saki
Especially since they've given us so much!
But how do we show our appreciation for them...?
But how do we show our appreciation for them...?
KAITO
What about music?
Ichika
Huh?
KAITO
If you wish to show your appreciation for others, why not do what you'd normally do...? By playing music.
Saki
H-He's right...!
If we're saying our thanks as a band, music's easily the best way to go!
If we're saying our thanks as a band, music's easily the best way to go!
Shiho
Yeah, I agree. That's probably the best option...
Rin
Which can only mean...
Saki
Yup! We're doing a show!
Ichika
Yeah...! We can thank them by playing music for them...!
Honami
Yes!
Honami
Then, let's ask Mr. Shindo about this.
Saki
Oh, right! We're signed to a label now, so we can't just do shows whenever we like anymore.
Miku
Hehe. Sounds like things are about to get very busy...
Miku
Good luck, girls.
The next day
Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy - Courtyard
Shindo
<Ah, yes. I see...>
Shindo
<You wish to put on a show for all the people who've supported you up until this point.>
Ichika
Y-Yes, that's right...! At the very least, we'd like to thank them somehow...
Saki
W-Would that be alright?!
Shiho
We understand that we can't just do whatever we like since we're signed now...
Honami
But we feel that we need to do this...!
Shindo
<This is an important period for your band since it's when we're going to decide how you'll be marketed.>
Shindo
<And we haven't decided on anything yet. Doing a show now may have ramifications on things down the road... To be honest, I can't just give you the green light.>
Ichika
B-But...
Ichika
But we...!
Shindo
<However...>
Shindo
<You have a clear purpose in mind for this show, so we should be able to do something about all the red tape.>
Shindo
<Plus, it may be good for you to cap off this chapter of your lives before you start working as pros in earnest.>
Ichika
Huh...? D-Does that mean...?!
Shindo
<You are free to do this show.>
Shindo
<The president's probably going to have some questions, but I'll just say that you've been planning this since before you signed with us...>
Saki
M-Mr. Shindo...!
Shiho
Thank you very much...
Shindo
<I'll be looking forward to the show.
We'll talk again soon.>
We'll talk again soon.>
Saki
Yes! We get to do our show!
Shiho
But the hard part starts now.
This is gonna be just like our solo show. We have a huge list of stuff to get done.
This is gonna be just like our solo show. We have a huge list of stuff to get done.
Honami
Still, things should be smoother this time around since we've done this once already...!
Saki
Yeah, so let's do our best to make our Thank You Show a really amazing one! How about it?!
Ichika
Y-Yeah...! Uh, let's do it...!
A few days later
Tenma Household - Living Room
Saki
Heh heh heh. Ladies of Leo/need! Thank you for agreeing to gather here today. Now, let's start discussing our Thank You Show!
Shiho
Um, who are you supposed to be...?
Ichika
Hehe. Then, I'll start. I came up with this set list...
Shiho
Okay, the ticket site looks set, and so do our flyers...
Saki
And we have a set list!
We're up to ten songs, though. That's more than for our solo show...
We're up to ten songs, though. That's more than for our solo show...
Shiho
But they're all songs that we want to play, and I think each one is necessary for the flow.
Ichika
Then, in order to get through it, we'll need to keep working on our stamina.
Shiho
Yeah. Now, as for when and where we'll be playing...
Honami
Oh, about that... I want to get everyone's thoughts on something...
Saki
Huh? What is it?
Honami
So, I was thinking that the live house Shiho works at would be best since we owe them quite a lot...
Honami
But then, yesterday, I got a call from Mr. Shindo...
Shindo
<Hello. I apologize for calling you so suddenly. The thing is, I have a suggestion regarding the show we discussed the other day.>
Honami
A suggestion?
Shindo
<Yes. If your band hasn't decided where to play yet, there's a venue that I'd like you to consider.>
Shindo
<I'll send a link to their site now.>
Honami
O-Okay...
Honami
Oh...! This is...!
Shindo
<I believe this is where Leo/need performed in front of an audience for the very first time...>
Shindo
<As the opening act for STANDOUT.>
Shindo
<Apparently, they need a replacement after the band that was supposed to play dropped out suddenly.>
Shindo
<If we act now, I may be able to book it for fairly cheap.>
Honami
R-Really...?
Honami
(We'd be returning to the place where we played in front of an audience for the very first time...)
Honami
(But... Are we ready to play there...?)
Shindo
<Of course, I understand that selling enough tickets to fill this place out will be challenging...>
Shindo
<However, the experience of putting on a show at a large venue such as this one will undoubtedly prove beneficial to you as professionals.>
Honami
Oh...
Shindo
<Consider it a lucky turn of events and an opportunity to prepare for your future.>
Shindo
<But the decision rests with you and your band. Please let me know after you've had a chance to discuss this with them...>
Honami
Y-Yes...! Um, so... Thank you very much...!
Ichika
That place...?
Shiho
I mean, what are the odds...?
Saki
That's where we played our first show...
That's where we decided to go pro together. With you, Shiho.
That's where we decided to go pro together. With you, Shiho.
Shiho
Yeah...
Honami
What do you all think?
Honami
I'm actually for this idea...
Shiho
Honami...
Ichika
I...
Ichika
(That time... It was our very first show, so I just sang like there was no tomorrow...)
Ichika
(I wanted to give Shiho our answer through our music...
To tell her that we wanted to go pro with her.)
To tell her that we wanted to go pro with her.)
Ichika
(But we probably didn't sound very good back then... I doubt the audience actually enjoyed our performance.)
Ichika
(However, we should be able to do better now. We can put on a much more compelling performance.)
Ichika
(Then...!)
Ichika
I agree. I want to try playing there again too, if we have this opportunity...
Shiho
Yeah... Let's fill that venue with a totally different sound than before.
Saki
Yeah...! And if we're gonna make it as pros, we gotta start playing at some of the bigger venues.
Saki
Which means we shouldn't back down from this sort of challenge!
Honami
Then, it's settled...
Let's go back there and put on the best show we can...!
Let's go back there and put on the best show we can...!
Saki
Oh, hang on... Doesn't this mean we'll be playing on the date of that meteor shower?
Ichika
Huh...? Oh, you're right.
But we should be fine.
But we should be fine.
Honami
Yes, since we'll have a few days to see it. Also, the peak viewing period is apparently a few days after our show.
Shiho
Then, let's put on an amazing show and then go see it that night.
Saki
Alright!
Let's do our best to make sure that we get to enjoy it to the fullest!
Let's do our best to make sure that we get to enjoy it to the fullest!
Ichika
Yeah!
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