So, what's this you have to say?

We took a long look at ourselves after we last talked and thought about what we want to do.

The three of us came up with an answer and we want you to know that we're serious about this.

...

S-Shiho...!

I thought about it for a really long time and still felt that I want to be in a band with you!

Huh...?

I know that you'll start being even harder on us during practice and that we won't have time for much else.

And I'm still not sure if I can commit to trying to become a pro yet...

But...!

But I want us to be in a band together!

Saki...

I really love playing with you too, Shiho.

Even though I was terrible at the drums in the beginning, you took the time to teach me during practice and I've become more confident in my abilities.

No, you could've done that all on your own. All I did was go over the basics with you.

That may be true, but that's not the only thing I learned from you, Shiho...

...?

For the longest time, Shiho, all I could do was worry about my own well being and it bothered me so much.

But you were the one that helped me overcome that and move forward...

I didn't do...

You're wrong. I definitely wouldn't have been able to if it weren't for you...

You taught me that kindness isn't just about pandering to someone's needs.

That's why we all made the decision to come here and tell you exactly how we feel.

...

Shiho, I'm sorry for not realizing this sooner.

Until now, I thought I was satisfied with just being in a band together.

I thought that it would be nice to go pro and it felt like I was supporting your dream without understanding what I was actually doing...

That mindset is what ended up hurting you the most. It kept holding you back...

...

But then I thought about it...

When I saw you performing with them the other day, I realized something...

I want to play music that can move people with you, Shiho...

Huh...?

When I was doing street performances, I felt like I was reaching some of the people that stopped by to watch me play.

I thought that this is sort of what you meant by what you said then...

Ichika...

We're nowhere near as good as STANDOUT right now, but someday, maybe we can reach that level, together...

I'm still not sure what it means to commit to trying to become a pro...

But I know that I want to be in a band with you, Shiho. I want to perform in shows with you. I want our others to be moved by our music...

If that means aiming to become professionals, so be it...!

...

Thanks...
I understand now.

Shiho...!

But I...

I don't want you to bear that burden...

Burden? No, don't say that!
We just...

I'm so jealous...

You're something else, Hinomori...

What do you mean?

Getting others mixed up in your dreams.

Worrying about what'll happen to your friends or if it's even okay for you to put them through something like this...

But I get where you're coming from.

...

Shiho, I...

How about I make a suggestion?

Play one song, right here.

What...?

I don't understand.

Hinomori's got it in her head that it's not okay for her to force you into pursuing the same dream as her.

She thinks it's unfair to do so and is worried about what'll happen.

So it's your chance to tell her that you can handle it.

Tell her that you're absolutely ready to walk this path by playing her something.

Oh...

Are you sure?
This is such an important day for your band...

True. We can't really have you perform with us so...

How does being our opening act sound?

Iori...

But you won't have much time to get ready.

Yes or no.
I need to know right now.

...

I...

It's so nice of them to lend us their instruments.

And they come pre-tuned.

They're gonna be used in a show, so they sort of need to be...

Yeah.
But who would've thought that we'd be doing our first show as a band like this...?

I know, right?!
This place is huge too!

It's like we're in a dream.
I can't believe this is happening...

So which song are we doing...?

Oh, right...
What should we do?

How about a Miku song?
Like the one we first played?

Oh, that one!

Hehe. We were all over the place back then, and Shiho was so mad that we fell apart just the way she said we would.

Yeah!

But she taught us so much after that, so we should be good now! I don't even need the sheet music for it anymore!

Hehe. You sound so confident.

Shiho, are you okay...?

Yeah, I'm fine.
How about you, Ichika...?

I'm a little nervous.
This being our first show and all...

But I'm excited too.
We finally get to do this together.

Huh...?

You were so amazing that time you performed with STANDOUT.

I'm just happy that I get to be up here with you now.

Ichika...

Let's give it everything we have, Shiho.

Right back at you...