That's it for this homeroom.

Next, we have the opening ceremony.
Please make sure to be there on time.

That was quick.
We have a little time before the ceremony begins.

Then, let's go see what the other classes are up to! I wanna introduce you to some of my other friends!

Yeah, let's go!

*Sigh*
New classrooms always make me feel a little anxious...

I kind of know what you mean.
The view outside looks completely different.

Oh, come to think of it...
Aside from us, our class also includes...

Ichika! Honami!

Oh, Kohane...!
Does this mean we're in the same class this year?

Yeah, and I couldn't be happier.
I'm really looking forward to this upcoming year.

I think we are as well.

Wait, Kohane...
Have you been a bit short on sleep lately?

Huh?

Oh...

Our team has been practicing a lot recently. We stayed out pretty late last night too. That might be why...

I see...

Your team's practices have always seemed really tough, but does this mean you're practicing even harder now?

We are. The practice regimens An's dad put together for us are so tough, but we've been managing...

That sounds really difficult...

It is, and I feel exhausted at the end of each day.
But...

I feel motivated to keep trying no matter what.

What we're after...
We know surpassing it won't be easy...

But I don't care how hard the road up ahead is. I'm going to do my absolute best and leave no regrets.

That's really cool, Kohane...

Huh?

How do I put it...?
You've always been hardworking, but you sound really strong now...

I agree.
Your resolve to keep persevering sounded ironclad.

Really...?
Hehe. Now I feel a little embarrassed.

So, Kohane, good luck.
We'll be rooting for you!

*Nod*
Thanks!

Oh, before I forget to ask...
Which classes are Shiho and Saki in?

They're both in Class B.

I know. We have a little time on our hands before the opening ceremony starts, so why don't we go see them?

Good call.
Everyone else seems to be doing the same thing...

Oh, sorry...
The teacher actually just asked me to help with something. I need to head over to the office soon.

Oh, I see.
Well, we can always go see them some other time.

Yeah, let's!

Let's see. Saki and Shiho should be...

Oh...!

So! Here's to us being placed in the same class!

Let's make our second year also really wonderhoy!!!

Wonderhoy!!!

*Sigh*

Hehe. I'm suuuper duper happy about us becoming classmates!

We're gonna have so much fun together!

Yeah!
Oh, I know! We should make Print Stickers together sometime!

Great idea! It's always so much fun to doodle on them and stuff♪ Oh, and I wanna play some games together after!

Yeah, I like it!
We could even follow up with a karaoke place, then have parfaits and...

Wait, all in one day?

Besides, we work and have band practice. We don't have much time to be playing around.

O-Oh, right...!

Oh, Emu, that reminds me...
You guys are gonna start visiting a bunch of different venues and troupes, right?

Yup!
We had a long discussion about it, and decided we're gonna go to as many places as we can!

We're uhh...! Training together to make our dreams come true!

Training...?

Yeah, so I might not have as much time to hang out moving forward...

But we're in the same class now, so I wanna spend at least a little time together!

Just a little bit!
Pleeease, Shiho!

Whoa...

Fine, just a little...

Woohoo!!!

<It's kind of funny how powerless Shiho is when it comes to those two.>

Hehe. Yes, it is.

Oh, Ichi, Hona!

Are you here to see us?

Hi, everyone!
Come on in!!!

Hehe. I didn't know that you were also in Class B, Emu.

Yup!
I'm a little sad we're not together again...

But let's keep hanging out like we always have!

Of course. We can even draw with Ena or spend more time with Mizuki and Ms. Yoisaki.

Oh!
Hi, everyone!!!

Wait, that voice...!