What's wrong, An? You've never pulled me outside like this before a show...

There's something I need to tell you right now...

W-What is it...?

You look waaay more nervous than usual!

Huh? No, I... I, um...!

Yes, I am...

Even though we spent so much time practicing, I'm still worried about whether or not I can actually sing while we're on stage...

I know. I get why you feel that way too. This is where you made your big mistake after all.

I'm so sorry, An...

I even promised to start relying on you more if I really needed help after that...

I'm sorry that I'm like this... I wish I knew how to have more confidence...

Enough...!

Eek!

Oh, wow! Your cheeks are so soft and squishy!

A-An! Fwhy are youw pulling my heeks like that!

Hehe. Sorry! Now it's your turn. Come on, hit me with your best shot!

What? Why?

Because I let you down. I wasn't there for you that time.

I was obsessed with protecting you and became blind to everything else around me. It was my fault too...

That's why I'm probably just as nervous as you are now.

What? You're nervous too, An?

I usually never feel this way, but today's different. I'm really worried and really excited at the same time.

So I want you to pull on my cheeks too, okay? Get me to relax somehow...

Um... O-Okay...
L-Like this?

Y-Yeah!
Wike that, Kohahe!

Hahaha!
An, your face...!

You finally smiled.

Oh...

I honestly, genuinely believe that you have an absolutely amazing voice, Kohane...

Every time I hear you sing, you make my heart dance and I can't help but want to sing with you!

I honestly, genuinely, 100% feel that way.

...

If you're still worried about what's gonna happen...

Just listen to what I'm about to say.

Huh?

Let's believe in what An Shiraishi has to say, the girl who absolutely loves the way you, Kohane Azusawa, sing!

I understand how it's hard for you to believe in yourself, but it's easy for you to believe what I'm saying, right?

No matter what happens, I, An Shiraishi, will always believe in your ability to sing.

An...

Haha. Did I ham it up a little too much...?

No, I didn't think that for a second...!

I... I'll believe in you, An!

Yeah! That's the spirit!

Shiraishi, Azusawa, we're almost up.

You two actually ready for this...?

How do you feel, Kohane?

I'm ready!
I can do this!

Alright! Then let's go!

Well, look what the cat dragged in. I never thought I'd see you again in my live house.

We sang together that night, right? We're like war buddies. What's wrong with me coming to visit?

Haha. I appreciate it. Hey, if you're free, why don't you stick around and check out this event...?

What event?
Oh, STAY GOLDEN. That takes me back...

Yeah, we even got EVER here.
Also, some other newer teams that have been making some noise lately.

Next up, we got our revenge act!
Give it up for Vivid BAD SQUAD!

Is that...?

It's okay. Just stay calm...

(I may not be at the same level as everyone else and don't know how to have more confidence in myself yet...)

(But...)

(An said she likes the way I sing. She said that she really believes in me...)

(So I can do it... I can sing!)

(Better than ever before...!)

Alright! Time to knock them off their socks!

Yeah, they won't know what hit 'em!

Okay. I think we're all set.
Let's go.

Yeah!!

(Nice! We're off to a good start!
We're totally in sync too!)

(We really got the crowd's attention with that last part. Next is Akito and Shiraishi's part.)

(Alright, don't kick it into gear just yet. Wait until the chorus and explode...)

(Just a little bit longer... Now!)

♪ ————! ————!

♪ ————! ————!

(That was awesome, Kohane! Perfect harmonization!)

(Next is Azusawa's solo...)

(Okay! Show them what you've got!)

(You can do it, Kohane!)

(I can do it...!)

(I... I can sing!!)

♪ ————————!!

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