Ichika's Room
Ichika
Phew...
Ichika
(So much happened today.)
Ichika
(I'm in a new class, got to talk to my seniors, had band practice, ran into Kanade and Ena...)
Kanade
I can't say that I've been able to set goals for myself and do what I can to accomplish them like you and the others, Hoshino...
Kanade
But your story did make me want to try harder moving forward.
Ichika
What made Kanade feel that way...?
Miku
<Ichika?>
Ichika
Oh, Miku.
Ichika
Sorry, I was just spacing out.
I was thinking about everything that happened today.
I was thinking about everything that happened today.
Miku
<Yes, you had quite an eventful day.>
Miku
<And I had a lot of fun as a result.
I got to learn so much about the new term at your school, and see all your friends.>
I got to learn so much about the new term at your school, and see all your friends.>
Miku
<Also...>
Miku
<I got to see that Kanade person feel encouraged by your words.>
Ichika
What?
Miku
<Remember what she said?
She felt like trying harder after hearing your story.>
She felt like trying harder after hearing your story.>
Miku
<You did what the others did for you, Ichika. You became a source of encouragement for Kanade.>
Ichika
Oh...
Miku
<I feel that all of that may be connected little by little.>
Miku
<Seeing others try their hardest causes people to feel a variety of things. You may want to give them your support, you may want to do better yourself or match their efforts...>
Miku
<One person giving it their best causes others to want to do the same.>
Miku
<Isn't that wonderful?
Your efforts may be encouraging and motivating them without you knowing it.>
Your efforts may be encouraging and motivating them without you knowing it.>
Ichika
I'm encouraging them...?
Ichika
Hehe. I sure hope so.
Ichika
But if that's true, then I want my music to give others the push they need.
Miku
<Huh?>
Ichika
My words and attitude helping others is one thing, but I also want to do that with my music.
Miku
<Right.
And I'm sure you'll be able to, Ichika.>
And I'm sure you'll be able to, Ichika.>
Ichika
*Nod*
Thanks, Miku.
Thanks, Miku.
Ichika
Okay...!
I'm going to practice on my own until dinner.
I'm going to practice on my own until dinner.
Miku
<Oh, then... Why don't you come over to SEKAI? I'd like to play with you.>
Ichika
Oh, are you sure?
Then, if you don't mind having me...
Then, if you don't mind having me...
Miku
<Okay.
Then, I'll start getting ready over there.>
Then, I'll start getting ready over there.>
Ichika
Oh, wait...!
I forgot to say something really important.
I forgot to say something really important.
Miku
<Hm?>
Ichika
Miku.
Thank you for joining me today.
Thank you for joining me today.
Ichika
And I'm looking forward to working with you more.
Miku
<I'm looking forward to that as well, Ichika.>
Ichika
(I thought I was just going to start being a second-year in my new class today.)
Ichika
(But Miku made me realize it was much more than that.)
Ichika
(I'm so glad I started to see it as a special day and decided to be conscious of how everything made me feel...)
Ichika
(Now I feel like I'm ready to take another big step.)
Ichika
I'm going to keep doing my best in my second year...!