Our next team will be doing a belly dance performance!
The stage is all yours!

Hey, this dance routine's pretty cool!
Actually, all the teams up to this point have been really good!

I agree. From what I've been hearing, the opening act was also fairly spectacular.

Oh, that was Momoi's group.
It would've been nice to see their performance. Too bad we had morning practice...

I really wanted to see Minori and her group perform too... We should go see them together the next time we can!

Totally!
But Leo/need was also really good. The crowd went nuts when they played!

Yeah, and they played with so much power... I think it's the most energy I've felt from an act all day.

Yeah.
Hm...?

Sorry, I need to go for a bit.

Hm? Where are you going, Akito?

Shota asked me to do a soundcheck with him. I'll be right back.

Then, I'll also...

No, this shouldn't take long at all. You guys wait here. I'll be right back.

Thank you, Shinonome.
We'll see you in a little bit.

Ah, I never knew that such a dance existed! This is turning into quite a nice learning opportunity!

Wow! That's so cool!
I wanna try doing something like that too.

Then, let's try it together... Eep!

Wh-Whoa...!
It's a really strong gust...!

The wind's starting to pick up.
But the forecast said it's gonna be sunny today.

You're right...

Our act is fast approaching, so I may want to change and start making my final checks.

Huh? Final checks?

For the Super Deluxe Ejection Device.
I'd like to make some adjustments to it since attempting to fly in these winds would prove rather perilous.

Tsukasa, you and the others stay here and enjoy everyone's performances since Saki and her band will also be joining you.

Right, well...

Then, we'll stay here.
Thanks, Rui.

Oh, I'll go with you!
Things should go faster if we work together♪

Hehe. Thank you, Emu.
Then, shall we?

Okay, Rui, Emu, good luck!

Hmm... This wind is very concerning...

I'm glad I decided to check up on it.
Somebody was bound to get hurt if we decided to fire it at its normal power in this weather.

Yeah, somebody getting hurt would turn everyone's smiles upside down...! Is there anything I can do to help, Rui?

Then, would you mind handing me the screwdriver that's in the toolbox there?

Roger! Here you are!

Thank you.
...

(Based on the wind's speed and direction, I should lower the power a little more...)

Okay, that should do it.
But I really should test it out first.

Oh, wanna try it on me?

No, I'll do it.
My build is closer to that of Tsukasa's.

Oh, I know...!
I'll lay down some mats to make sure you don't get hurt!

Ah, much appreciated.
Now, for your own safety, you're going to need to move away from the device.

Okay!

Alright, I'll engage the switch and...

Three, two, one...

Whoa! That's so amazing!
Rui, you went all whoosh into the air!

Hehe. Thank you.
I was able to land where I intended to.
This power setting should do just fine.

But let's test it once more just to make sure.

Three, two, one... Huh?!

(Uh oh...!
The wind's pushing me towards...!)

Oof...!

R-Rui!
Are you okay?!

Yes... Well, maybe not...
The wind made me miss my mark, and I seem to have gotten injured as a result.

What?!
Where?!

My hands and elbows... I seem to have scraped them during the landing. Also, I think I twisted my right ankle. I hope this pain goes down before our show.

*Gasp*
We have to treat you quickly!
Uhh... Uhh...

But we should be fine now...
If random gusts are all we have to worry about, then I just have to make the right adjustments. As long as he sticks the landing...

Rui, that's not important right now!
We have to take care of you somehow!

Because we won't be able to put on a smile-filled show without you!

Yes, right...
My apologies, Emu.

But it's nothing serious, so as long as we disinfect my wounds and bandage them up, I should be... Ow!

What's wrong?!

This is bad...
My leg hurts more than I realized.

What?!

I know! Where's the first aid kit...?!
Wait, no! We should find the nurse's office or whatever the equivalent is here...!

Shota seems pretty busy...
I guess operations isn't exactly an easy job.

Hey, what are you doing sitting in a place like this?

Ah, Shinonome.
You seem to have caught me at a bad time.

A-Akito!
Thank goodness you're here!

The thing is, Rui made this device that makes him go whoosh through the air, but the wind blew at a bad time and he got hurt!

I don't know what to do since I'm not sure where the nurse's office is for this place...!!

Whoa, Otori, calm down...
Nurse's office? You mean the first aid tent?

Yeah, that!

Ah, but I'm okay...
Shinonome, your team is performing soon, so I'll be fine on my own...

*Wince*

Rui...!

Looks like we have no choice...
Kamishiro, hang onto my shoulder.

But you have a performance to do.
You don't have time to be doing any of this, do you...?

No, not really...

B-But if we don't, we won't be able to do our show, Rui...!

That's...

*Sigh*

Don't you remember what you said that one time? The thing about doing whatever it takes to make a show succeed.

If you really meant that, then you should be asking others for help right now.

Yes, you're right...
Okay, I'll gladly accept your assistance.

And there's nothing wrong with that.
Now, where's the first aid tent...?

Um, where was it...?!
Uhh... Wait, I know!

Asahina's volunteering at the festival, and she's assigned to this area right now. She might know where it is!

(Asahina...? That girl from before...?)

I think she was... Aha!
Asahina!

Otori...?

This is the first aid tent.

Thank you so much, Asahina!

You're welcome.
But getting injured before your performance is quite unfortunate... I hope you feel better soon.

Yes, I appreciate it.

Anyway, let's ask whoever's in charge for... Huh?

There's no one here...

Huh?
Yeah, you're right! Why is that?!

They may be somewhere else dealing with a separate injury or accident...

Seriously?
We came all this way... Are you going to be okay in time for your show?

We may not have a choice. We can't not do our show, so I'll have to perform like this if need be.

B-But it really hurts when you walk, right?

We need to give your foot support by wrapping it, but we probably shouldn't use any of their supplies without asking first...

...

Would you like me to do it?

Huh?

The instruction sheet that I was given said that volunteers are allowed to use any supplies and equipment they need.

Also, if we don't treat this soon, it's going to get worse.

Thank you...
Then, if you don't mind.

Understood.
Otori, would you mind looking for the first aid kit with me? It should be somewhere on that shelf.

Yes, ma'am!

(I knew she seemed familiar...
I think she's in the same music group as Ena...)

Asahina, I found the first aid kit!

Hehe. Thank you.
Let's see what we have...

Well, she seems pretty reliable, so I guess we can leave the rest to her...

You played no small part in saving me, Shinonome. I really appreciate what you did.

And your team is performing soon, no?
I'm sure you need some time to get prepared, so please feel free to go.

Right.
Then, I'll be going...

Oh...
I'll let Tsukasa and Kusanagi know about what happened.

Oh, um... That won't be necessary...
I wouldn't want them to begin worrying just as we're about to perform.

Fortunately, my role in this show is a minor one. I won't be putting a damper on Tsukasa and the others' performances.

That's not the problem here...

Huh?

I'm saying that you shouldn't try to do everything yourself if you want to produce something good.

Hehe. You're right...
Then, would you mind telling them?

Sure thing.
Is there anything else you'd like me to tell them?

In that case...
Can you tell them that I'll be right there and they don't need to worry?

Okay.
Then, I'll see you later on stage.

Alright, see you later.

Okay, I have everything I need, so I'll begin treating you. Um...

Oh, my name is Kamishiro.

Okay, Kamishiro, we'll start by going over your symptoms. Does it hurt when I press here?

Yes, a little.

I see. I believe it's a minor sprain.
We'll need to ice it for a bit.

Thank you so much, Asahina!

I hope this means you can still be in our show, Rui...

Right. That's why you're all here.
Ideally, you should rest and stay off it...

But for now, we'll ice it and try to get you enough time to rest. I'll go and get the ice bag.

Thank you very much!

Yes, you've been a great help.

Okay, all done.

It's not a good idea to walk on it immediately, so you'll want to stay off it and rest until your show is about to start.

That was amazing, Asahina!
You treated him all zing-zang-zoom...!

Hehe. It was nothing, really.
Oh, in these sorts of situations, it's always important to keep RICE in mind.

Rice? Like the food?

Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation.

It's how you're supposed to treat sprains and strains, and it's a good mnemonic to remember for those situations.

Whoa...!
It's like you're a real doctor!

Where did you learn all that?

It's just something I came across while studying for entrance exams into medical school...

Ah, Asahina, you're studying to become a doctor? That explains why you seemed to know what you were doing.

...

Yes, um... That's right...

...?

Sorry, are there any first aiders here?!
I got a little burned while using the hot plate at the yakisoba stall...!

Oh, um... If you wait just a moment, I'll...

No, you should go help them out.
Outside of my scrapes, you've already done plenty for me.

Thank you.
I'll be right back.

Oh, the burn area's pretty large. We'll need to use the sink next door...

Sorry.
I really appreciate it... Ow!

Are you feeling okay?
We'll need to move quickly since it's easy for burns to leave scars.

*Gasp*

It was just for a second...
But I think Asahina just smiled...!

...?

(I couldn't actually tell the difference just now...)

(But she does seem more at ease compared to when I saw her for the first time...)

Okay, all finished.
You should be fine now, but please have a doctor look at it if possible.

Thanks, miss! That was incredible!
I really appreciate what you did for me!

It was nothing.
I'm just glad that I could help.

...

(This is just my guess...)

(But she doesn't seem like a doctor. More like a...)