Wonder Stage
Nene
Sigh... Talk about a surprise.
I wasn't expecting a question like that at all...
I wasn't expecting a question like that at all...
Rin
<Teehee☆ You should've seen how happy you looked when you were answering her, Nene♪ You were thinking about Emu and the others, right?>
Nene
Wh-What are you talking about...?
Okay, well... I may've felt like that a little...
Okay, well... I may've felt like that a little...
Nene
I'm not sure if my answer was good or bad, but I really hope it helps her with whatever's on her mind.
Ichika
Kusanagi...!
Nene
Huh? Oh... H-Hoshino?!
Nene
Um... Wh-What is it?
Ichika
It's that I...
I'm the vocalist for our band.
I'm the vocalist for our band.
Ichika
But it's not going as well as I'd hoped...
Ichika
I really want to get better for Shiho...
No, for everyone!
No, for everyone!
Nene
...
Ichika
When I heard you sing, I was really touched!
I want to be able to sing like you too!
I want to be able to sing like you too!
Nene
L-Like me...?
Ichika
Yes...!
Ichika
So if you don't mind... Can you please teach me how to sing?
Ichika
I know you're probably busy with school and practice so... Whenever you're free! It doesn't have to be regular!
Nene
...
Nene
(My singing is actually touching the hearts of the people listening to me. People like Hinomori and Hoshino...)
Nene
(I'm really happy but teaching someone...)
Rin
(Come on, Nene! You got this!)
Nene
...!
Nene
Okay. If you're sure you want me to.
Ichika
Gasp...!
Ichika
Th-Thank you! Thank you so much!
Nene
Also you don't have to be so formal with me. I'm guessing we're around the same age so...
Ichika
Oh, you're right...!
Phoenix Wonderland
Ichika
Sorry to keep you waiting...!
Saki
Ichi! You sure took your time...!
Honami
Did you find what you were looking for?
Ichika
Yes. I have what I need.
Saki
That's great!
Let's go grab us some souvenirs now!
Let's go grab us some souvenirs now!
Ichika
Okay!
Nene
Teaching her how to sing...
Am I even capable of that?
Am I even capable of that?
Rin
<You'll be fine♪
And I'll be there to help you too☆>
And I'll be there to help you too☆>
Nene
Right... Thank you.
Emu
Nene looks really happy☆
Rui
Her singing was a lot more polished than usual today. She must have been practicing hard by herself.
Tsukasa
I didn't like how she completely overshadowed me, but I'll allow it since she did make Saki and her friends really happy.
Nene
Wh-Why are you all staring at me like that...?
Tsukasa
It's nothing! It's not like anyone saw you smirking by yourself over there at all...
Nene
How'd you know that if you didn't see?
And I'm not alone. Rin's here too.
And I'm not alone. Rin's here too.
Rin
<Hello, everyone♪>
Emu
Whoa, it's really Rin!
Did you get to see our show too?
Did you get to see our show too?
Rin
<I did☆ And everyone was brilliant♪>
Tsukasa
Hmph... It goes without saying that I was the most brilliant of us all, yes?
Nene
Whatever you say.
Saki
Man, that was so much fun...!
Ichika
Yeah. The show was really nice too.
Honami
Thanks for inviting us here, Saki.
Saki
Teehee! No need to thank me! After all, I was just looking for an excuse to hang out with everyone!
Shiho
In exchange for practicing harder starting tomorrow, right?
Saki
Y-Yup... I'll practice until I can play that part I was struggling with the other day!
Saki
But before that... Here you go♪
Ichika
Huh? What's this?
Saki
A limited edition Phenny Penguin keychain!
I bought one for each of us!
I bought one for each of us!
Ichika
Wait, when did you do that...?
Saki
Hehehe♪ Secretly, before we left!
Saki
Remember what Emu said?
PXL is a place where people come to have fun
and make fond memories together!
PXL is a place where people come to have fun
and make fond memories together!
Saki
I wanted us all to have something to remember this day by!
Honami
Hehe. Thank you!
Now we have matching keychains!
Now we have matching keychains!
Saki
Yeah! Aren't they awesome♪
Saki
Here's yours, Shiho!
Shiho
Thank you. I'll put it in my bag for now.
Saki
Ah, Shiho! You dropped something.
Ichika
Is that a ticket?
Are you going to see a show?
Are you going to see a show?
Shiho
Gasp...
Iori
Playing in a band as a hobby and doing it professionally are completely different things. You won't make it as a pro unless you absolutely commit to it.
Iori
Which is why I don't want bandmates who're only playing for fun and don't have the resolve to really take it seriously.
Iori
We have a night performance this weekend. If you're still on the fence, come and see us play before making a decision.
Shiho
It's nothing. I got it from someone at work.
Don't worry about it...
Don't worry about it...
Ichika
Oh, okay...
Saki
Wow... I hope we can hold our own show one day...!
Honami
Me too! But we'll need a lot more practice before we can even think about it.
Saki
Urgh... I'll do my best!
Saki
Let's visit PXL another day too!
I wanna watch Tsukasa perform again!
I wanna watch Tsukasa perform again!
Ichika
We should!
I really want to hear Kusanagi sing again too...
I really want to hear Kusanagi sing again too...
Honami
And Emu did say she would continue showing us around next time.
Shiho
...
Shiho
(I like playing with everyone as Leo/need.)
Shiho
(But they're not thinking about becoming professionals...)
Shiho
(So I probably shouldn't force them to spend time practicing with me...)
Shiho
(I'm sure they'd rather have fun by hanging out together instead of practicing like this.)
Shiho
(Which is why I...)
Shiho
(But...)
Shiho
...
Honami
Shiho...?
Honami
Shiho, are you okay?
You seem a little down...
You seem a little down...
Shiho
I'm fine, don't worry about me...
Honami
Really...?
Shiho
Yes, really. I have to go now so...
Saki
Oh, okay!
Saki
See you tomorrow, Shiho!
Shiho
Yup. Bye then...
Live House
Manager
Hinomori?
I thought you were off today.
I thought you were off today.
Shiho
I'm here as a spectator today.
Manager
Oh, you're here to see STANDOUT. They've really been getting a lot of attention lately. Well, I hope you enjoy yourself.
Shiho
Thank you, I will...
Shiho
I'm just here to watch them perform.
Shiho
That's all...