“Hehehe. Hello there, young lady! Aren't you just the cutest?”

“I'm a musician who loves to dance and sing! Would you like to hear me sing something?”

“U-Umm...”

“You should also listen to me!
I guarantee you won't be disappointed!”

“Th-Then, just for a little bit...”

“♪————————”

“♪————~~~~~!”

“Wow... That's amazing...!”

“You two are completely different in terms of styles, but both your performances were so powerful. I was really moved!”

“I didn't realize music could be so free and fun...!”

“Then, why don't we sing together?”

“I'd like to sing that song I taught you the other day.”

“Okay!”

“♪——————!”

Phew... How'd we do?

Really well!
You're all reciting your lines much more naturally now.

Yes!
That means the four of us practicing together was the right call!

Yeah!

But...

Huh?

Oh, so...
You're all doing an amazing job already.

But I feel like you would sound even better if you could really stay in character as you sing.

Stay in character as we sing?

Yes. This is a musical, which means a song's lyrics are also your lines.

So, try to sing with that in mind, channeling your characters' emotions into each word.

I see...

Channel our characters' emotions into each word...

Now that you mention it, I never really thought of these lyrics as lines until just now.

Me neither. I think we were all focusing really hard on singing well, but in a musical, singing itself is part of acting.

Alright, let's take a quick break.
Then we'll do that part again, incorporating the advice Kusanagi just gave us.

Okay!

Knock knock. Pardon us!

Huh? That sounded like...

Hi, everyone!
We brought you all some treats!

Oh...! Hanasato, Kiritani!

And Kohane!

Hehe. Minori and Haruka said they'd be taking over some refreshments, so I decided to stop in too.

I also wanted to take a photo for the show's pamphlet.

Oh, that's right... You're helping the production team with their photography work.

Anyway, we brought you all some drinks!

Wow, thanks!
These are just what we need right now. It got really warm while we were singing!

We also figured that you'd be hungry, so we brought some food to help you recharge.

Wait, really?!
Mini rice balls and... Oh, pickles too?!

Yeah, because they're a good source of electrolytes. Here, try some.

I will.
Oh, these pickles are delicious...!

You're right...
And you can pop these mini rice balls right into your mouth.

Thank you all for bringing these.

Oh, that reminds me...!
Airi, come with us for a second!

Huh?

You have a few fans besides us who want to show you their support.

Oh, do you mean...?

<Hi, Airi! How's practice going? Good?>

Miku, KAITO!

<Hehe. We heard that you were rehearsing for a musical, so we decided to come cheer you on!>

<We know acting's really tough, but it's great how you're trying something new! So, break a leg!>

Thanks!

Unfortunately, you just missed us practicing. We're taking a break right now.

Why don't you guys stick around and watch us practice for a bit?

<Oh, are you sure?>

Yeah, of course.
If anything, I'd like you guys to point out anything that catches your attention.

<Okay. Then, we'll watch for a little bit.>

<We promise to do our best to help you, Airi!>

“♪——————!”

(Okay, I'm doing pretty well...)

(But this is the scene where Lulu channels everyone she's met and all her new emotions into song...)

(I need to dig deeper. I can still sound better...)

Hello, Nene♪

It's so late, but you're still practicing. I really admire your work ethic!

Oh, MEIKO, Luka...

But the show's tomorrow, no?
Don't push yourself too hard.

I know...
But I want to do everything I can.

Because I absolutely want things to go well tomorrow.

Hehe. You sound so motivated.

Yeah, I mean...

I think our show's really going to be something special. Everyone's put so much effort into it...

Tsukasa and the others helped me come up with a script and the right effects...

Aoyagi and his team did an great job of capturing each character's emotions in their respective songs...

Hinomori and the band decided to put on the best performance they can by not cutting any corners.

And...

Shinonome and the others asked me what kind of set I'd envisioned, and blew me away by coming up with something even better.

What I just said also applies to the other teams. They've all done their absolute best for this show.

They've all helped make this show a reality...

Yeah. Including the other cast members too, of course.

It can't have been easy, since a lot of them are doing a musical for the first time, but they practiced and persevered...

Seeing them work so hard made me want to also do better.

Before I knew it, I was having fun and cherishing every minute of this experience. I've really loved working with them.

Nene...

That's why I want to give the audience tomorrow the best show possible.

I want to do everything I can to make that happen.

You've become so strong.

Yes, and so cool.

Huh? You think so...?

A-Anyway, promise you'll all come see us tomorrow.

Yes, of course!

We're very much looking forward to seeing it!