School SEKAI
Rin
Really?!
That's so cool☆ I didn't know you guys also did that!
That's so cool☆ I didn't know you guys also did that!
Saki
Hehe. We were all so excited!
Also...
Also...
Luka
Oh, you two seem to be having a fun conversation. Mind if I asked what it's about?
Rin
Hi, Luka!
Rin
So, Sakki was just telling me about how they recorded their debut song♪
Luka
How they recorded it?
That sounds interesting.
That sounds interesting.
Luka
Would you mind telling me as well?
What was that experience like?
What was that experience like?
Saki
So, we got to play at this recording studio Solis Records uses a lot...
Saki
But we normally don't have all those engineers and stuff around, so we got really nervous!
Rin
I liked the thing you said about how songs can be recorded in two different ways. That was really interesting♪
Luka
Two different ways?
Oh...
Oh...
Luka
Do you mean having everyone record separately versus recording the entire band playing together?
Saki
Yes, that's right!
Saki
We really didn't know which to choose at first...
Luka
What did you land on?
Saki
We decided to play together!
That's just how we're used to doing things, and it seemed more fun.
That's just how we're used to doing things, and it seemed more fun.
Luka
Hehe. I agree that playing together suits your band better.
Luka
So, how did your recording session go in the end?
Rin
You were awesome and got things done really quick, right?!
Saki
Oh, actually...
Some things happened and...
Some things happened and...
Rin
Wait, some things?
What happened?!
What happened?!
Saki
So, the truth is...
Recording Studio
Saki
No, I did it again...
Shiho
Seriously, Saki, you need to be careful not to rush ahead during the chorus.
Saki
I-I'm really sorry!
But the thought of a bunch of people listening on the other side of that glass and how this is going to be released to the public is making me really nervous...!
But the thought of a bunch of people listening on the other side of that glass and how this is going to be released to the public is making me really nervous...!
Ichika
I understand why you're nervous.
This isn't familiar territory for us. Honestly, I've been freezing up here and there.
This isn't familiar territory for us. Honestly, I've been freezing up here and there.
Honami
Me too...
I wish there were some way to help us relax.
I wish there were some way to help us relax.
Honami
Why don't you try taking some deep breaths, Saki? Gently exhale and inhale...
Saki
Breathe out... And in...
Ichika
You still seem really anxious...
Shiho
Then...
Shiho
The next person to mess up owes me a bowl of ramen.
Saki
Wh-What?!
Only you stand to benefit from that, Shiho!
Only you stand to benefit from that, Shiho!
Shiho
Then, you'd also owe Ichika a yakisoba bun and Honami an apple pie. That'd be on top of my ramen.
Saki
You're assuming I'll be the one who messes up!
That's so mean!
That's so mean!
Honami
Oh... Hehe.
You're looking more like your usual self now, Saki.
You're looking more like your usual self now, Saki.
Saki
Huh?
Ichika
She's right.
You've gone from frowning to looking a little more relaxed.
You've gone from frowning to looking a little more relaxed.
Saki
Oh... W-Wow, I think you're right!
Shiho
You should be able to play like normal now, so let's give it another try.
Saki
Okay!
Saki
So, I kept messing up when we first began recording...
Saki
But we managed to nail it in the end!
Luka
Hehe. I'm glad you were able to get a good recording of it.
Saki
Me too!
Saki
Still, it's so strange...
Luka
Strange?
Saki
Yes.
Saki
When we were first-years, after I'd just come back, I was so afraid that we wouldn't be friends anymore.
Saki
But look at us now...
We actually managed to go pro together. Something about that feels so strange...
We actually managed to go pro together. Something about that feels so strange...
Luka
It's all because you girls worked so hard to get here.
Saki
Huh?
Rin
What she said!
Rin
You were able to get this far because you all worked super hard and never ran from your feelings!
Saki
Oh... Thank you both...!
Saki
But we never would've been able to get this far without you guys! I mean, there were so many problems that we couldn't solve on our own...!
Saki
So, Luka, Rin, thank you so much!
Rin
*Sob*
Sakki... That's so sweet of you...!
Sakki... That's so sweet of you...!
Luka
I don't think we could've asked for more after watching over you girls like this. Thank you, Saki.
Saki
We also promise to keep doing our best!
Saki
As pros, we're gonna learn to perform a lot better, do lots and lots of shows...
Saki
And keep dashing forward into the future!
Saki
Huh?
Saki
What was that just now...?
It sounded like a train stopping at a platform...
It sounded like a train stopping at a platform...
Rin
Yeah!
But it sounded kinda far away!
But it sounded kinda far away!
Luka
Yes, but nothing like this has ever happened before...
Luka
What if something has changed about SEKAI...?
Rin
What?! Changed how?
Luka
I can't say for certain.
So, why don't we all go take a look?
So, why don't we all go take a look?
Saki
Okay...!
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