School SEKAI
Miku
Oh, you're all here.
Welcome.
Welcome.
Saki
Hi, Miku♪ Hi, Luka♪
Luka
As peppy as ever, I see Saki.
MEIKO
Did something good happen?
Shiho
We were talking about what we should be doing if we're serious about going pro.
Shiho
And we decided to play a show at the live house I work at as part of gaining more experience as a band.
Miku
Oh, a show?
That sounds fun!
That sounds fun!
Saki
I know, right?!
It's time to let the world know that Leo/need has finally arrived! I can't wait!
It's time to let the world know that Leo/need has finally arrived! I can't wait!
Ichika
The world? That may be going a little too far, Saki...
Honami
But the thought of setting out into the world could give us some extra motivation.
Shiho
That also means we'll have to practice even more, you know?
Saki
Okay, we get it!
This is what we chose, so we'll just have to do our best♪
This is what we chose, so we'll just have to do our best♪
Saki
That's why we're gonna need your help more than ever now, Miku. Please!
Miku
Hehe. Of course I'll help.
We can practice as much as you like.
We can practice as much as you like.
Luka
Right. We'll be more than happy to keep supporting you girls however we can.
MEIKO
Exactly! Feel free to ask us about anything you like and we'll try to help.
Honami
Thank you so much!
Shiho
Now then, how about we get started with practice.
Saki
Sounds good! Let's make today another...
Rin
Oh no! Everyone's already here?!
Rin
Talk about a late entry! MEIKO, why didn't you tell me about what was going on?!
MEIKO
Haha. I'm sorry, Rin.
You were sound asleep and I didn't want to disturb you.
You were sound asleep and I didn't want to disturb you.
Ichika
What...?! Rin?!
Rin
You're the ones who created this SEKAI, right? It's nice to finally meet you!
Rin
I'm Kagamine Rin♪
I'll be a part of Miku-P's band from now on!
I'll be a part of Miku-P's band from now on!
Rin
I'm looking forward to working with all of you☆
Shiho
Miku-P...?
Miku
*Grumble*
Luka
What a cute nickname.
Rin
See? It's so much cuter and easier than just calling you by your regular name♪
Rin
So if you don't mind, I'll be doing the same for all of you too♪ Sakki, Ichi, Hona and Shihoppy!
Ichika
Uh, okay. Thank you...
Ichika
Hold on...
Shiho
Shihoppy...?
Honami
H-Hehe. Oh no...
She did it to your name too, Shiho... Hehehe...
She did it to your name too, Shiho... Hehehe...
Shiho
Honami...
Miku
Thank goodness. At least we have each other, Shiho...
Shiho
Sorry, but can you give me a different nickname?
Rin
What?! Why?!
It's so cute!
It's so cute!
Shiho
No, it's not.
I'm certain that Saki's gonna start copying you too.
I'm certain that Saki's gonna start copying you too.
Saki
But your name sounds so much cuter that way...
Rin
Yeah, I'm with her♪
Shiho
Please, Rin, can't you think of something else...?
Rin
You want me to change it that badly...?
Rin
Hmm... What about Shih?
Yeah! How does that sound?!
Yeah! How does that sound?!
Shiho
Fine... It's better than before...
Rin
Yay!
Thanks, Shih♪
Thanks, Shih♪
MEIKO
Haha. Sorry, Miku-P. Looks like you're all alone now.
Miku
*Grumble*
Saki
Things are gonna be so much more fun now that Rin's here with us♪
Ichika
Yes, I think so too.
Honami
But that reminds me. When you came here, MEIKO, you mentioned something about our feelings moving forward.
Honami
Does that mean you're here because of the same reason, Rin?
Rin
The reason I came to this SEKAI?
Rin
I'm not really sure...
When I realized it, I was here so...
When I realized it, I was here so...
Miku
It may be because you all decided to “go pro” together and gave yourselves a new challenge to face, no...?
Rin
Yeah, I think she's right!
I want to help you just like Miku-P and Luka do!
I want to help you just like Miku-P and Luka do!
Luka
They even mentioned that they'll be performing in a show. You seem to have arrived just at the right time.
Rin
What? You're gonna put on a show?!
Ichika
Yes, we are. Well, we just decided to just a little while ago.
Rin
That's so cool!
Have you already decided on what you're gonna play?
Have you already decided on what you're gonna play?
Honami
No, not quite...
Rin
Oh, really?
Shiho
We don't know what we'll be playing yet, but we at least know what we want to do...
Shiho
Our goal is to play music that can move the hearts of those who come and listen to it.
Saki
Shiho...!
Rin
That's so nice! Pure friendship! I can tell how committed you are to each other!
Rin
Don't forget to ask if you ever need any help too! I'll do whatever I can to make sure your show's as happy and fun as it can be♪
Honami
Thank you, Rin.
Ichika
Then let's start practicing for it.
Saki
Yeah!
Let's make today another good one!
Let's make today another good one!
Saki
Wow... I'm beat...
Ichika
But we have to be able to do better than this if we're serious about becoming professionals.
Ichika
How did my singing sound just now, Shiho?
Shiho
You sounded good.
And you'll sound even better once you're pitch-perfect throughout the chorus.
And you'll sound even better once you're pitch-perfect throughout the chorus.
Ichika
Okay...
Got it. Thanks.
Got it. Thanks.
Honami
Shiho, can you do me next?
Saki
Yeah, me too!
Shiho
You have such a steady beat now, Honami, but your rimshots during the second verse were a little weak. Your rhythm is fine, so just hit it like you mean it.
Honami
Oh, that's exactly the part I was worried about. Thank you, Shiho.
Shiho
And Saki...
Shiho
Your fingers aren't keeping up during some key changes and you have a tendency to go a little too fast, so you might want to work on your finger rolls.
Saki
B-But I'm so bad at that part...
Saki
I practiced so much and still haven't gotten it down...
Shiho
You're playing the part before your synth solo much better now, so try to keep in mind what you've been doing there.
Saki
Okay! Let me write that down...
The part before my solo... Got it!
The part before my solo... Got it!
Shiho
But you've all improved so much compared to before. Let's keep this up and get ready for our show.
Saki
...
Saki
(*Sigh*... I still have so much work to do...)
Saki
(I wasn't able to play the piano for so long since I was in the hospital. Am I holding everyone back...?)
Saki
(No, I don't have time for any of that. I need to keep practicing...!)
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