The next day
Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy - School Gate
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Ichika
Um... Can you come to practice today? We were thinking about trying out a new song...
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Class 1-A
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Shiho
(But thoughts alone won't be enough. She'll absolutely end up regretting that decision...)
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Live House
Mio
I'd like to apologize about the other day. I feel terrible about making you play in my place like that...
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Mio
After it became clear that we'd be making our big debut, I became scared and started avoiding everyone...
Mio
Iori said that after we turn pro, we'll have to invest much more time and really commit to our music...
Mio
We all came up with songs together, played in shows and really seemed to be enjoying it...
Mio
She said that we'd have to put our music and fans first above anything else. She said that we'd be responsible for how they feel.
Mio
I just couldn't understand what she meant by that. Is there something wrong with just playing whatever music we like...?
Shiho
This responsibility she's talking about may be about playing your best whenever you're on stage. At least, that's what I think...
Shiho
It doesn't matter if you don't feel well or become sick, your audience will be waiting for you.
Shiho
There's also the staff that help make your shows happen. You'd be putting all their hard work to waste as well.
Mio
I was so scared that everything would change. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to play music with Iori and everyone else like we have been...
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Shiho
(She really is the same. This is probably what'll end up happening to everyone else too...)
Shiho
(Going from playing in a band for fun to playing professionally would be too big a leap of faith for most people...)
Mio
I still want to be in a band with them. I want to keep walking the same path as Iori...!
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Shiho
Exactly. As long as you're willing to invest a little more time into your music, I think you'll be just fine.
Shiho
If you don't think you can keep up with Iori or feel like you'll end up disappointing her even further, you may want to find something else to do.
Shiho
But you came this far and even got a record deal. That mean's you're at least that good.
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