Bye, dad. Please be careful on your way back.
I'll head back after we wrap things up.

Thank you very much for coming to watch us today!

Your father's so understanding, Kohane!

Yeah! Thank you for talking to him with me, everyone.

And it's been a while since I'd seen Akito's good guy facade.
Talk about putting up a front, huh?

I was just trying to avoid unnecessary drama.

So... What about your dad, Toya?

Unfortunately, I didn't see him.

Oh...

But it's fine.
I already know what I'm going to do.

I'll keep walking down this path I've chosen.
It doesn't matter what he says anymore.

Haha. And you were awesome today, Toya.
I got a huge rush just singing next to you!

It's like you went from being just a steady support to a force that pushes us to do better.

I see. I can work with that.

As for me, I expected nothing less from my partner.

Dude, you could barely keep it in back there. I mean, who was the guy ruffling Toya's hair after getting so excited?

Seriously, do you have eyes in the back of your head or something...?

We should tell everyone in SEKAI about this too. Especially Miku, since she made me realize something very important.

And thank you, everyone.
I'm really glad I talked to you about this.

I'm home.

Dad...

What took you so long...?

Sorry...

I can't help getting back late on event nights. However, I'll try to let you know in advance from now on.

...

Good night.

Toya...

Yes...?

I... I can't understand what people see in that sort of music...

That sort of music...?

Dad, were you...?

I still have work to do.
Go to bed.

I see...

He did come to see us.

(I guess he still doesn't understand yet but...)

Thank you, dad...

There, done...!

Heeey! We're here for some fun!
MEIKO, I feel like hot chocolate today♪

As you wish, Rin.
What about you, Len?

I'll have hot chocolate too!
Huh...?

Miku, when did you get this planter?

Ah, it's not a planter. It's actually a cup.

We can't use it as a cup because it has a crack in it, but I thought that if we put a saucer below it like this...

Oh, I get it! The way it leaks is the same as having drainage holes. That's a great idea!

But you're growing grass instead of flowers?
What kind of grass is that?

It's an herb called Thyme. Kohane suggested it when I was talking to everyone the other day. We can even use it to make herbal teas.

Apparently, Thyme also symbolizes courageous action...!

Courageous action, you say?
That sounds just like them.

But I hope Toya is doing okay...

I'm sure he's fine!
Oh...

Speaking of which, here they come!

Huh?

Hi, everyone!

Hello, there!
Thanks for dropping by again.

Oh! Len and Rin are here too!

Everyone's here!
Come in and make yourselves at home!

Make yourself at home? This isn't your cafe, Rin.

Hey, that doesn't mean I can't say it!

How can you two bicker about something like that?

Hehe.

Does this mean everything went well?

Yes. I came to let you know...

Hm?
Was this planter here before?

Yup. There was a cup with a crack in it.
So we turned it into a planter.

As long as it isn't completely broken, you can always use it for something else as long as you don't give up!

As long as it isn't completely broken, huh...?
I think you're right.

You know, I feel like I could sing really well right now. Do you mind if I sing something?

Why not? I see no reason to object.

You're gonna sing? You can't say that without letting me join in!

What? Akito's gonna sing?
Then I wanna sing too!

Me too, me too!

Get in line, you two.
We're singing first.

Aww... Why can't we all just sing together?