Sorry for running late...
I know we're supposed to work on stuff for our show today... Huh...?

Why's the blackboard covered in notes...?

There you are, Shiho!
You're late!

Welcome, Shiho. We've been waiting for you.

What are you all doing...?
I thought we were gonna work on stuff for our show today...

Actually...
Honami gave us some ideas regarding that.

What?

You want to ask other people to help us make fliers, CDs, advertisements and everything else not related to our practice...?

Yes.

Before, I wasn't too sure about asking others to help us with those things...

But I don't think we have time to worry about that now.

Because we've been practicing and preparing for our show at the same time, we've begun exhausting ourselves...

I definitely understand the desire to do everything right for our very first solo show...

I was of the same mind, so I tried to come up with ways in which I could do all the work we need to do myself.

However, I realized that it wasn't realistic since I also had to practice. And it wouldn't be good for a single band member to carry such a load...

Yeah...

That was when I ran into Kiritani.
She taught me what's most important about doing a solo show.

What's most important?

Yes.

First...
The audience needs to enjoy our performance.

Remember what our goal is?
It's to play music that really moves people's hearts, right?

So, for our solo show, we should strive to do just that and even more.

In order to accomplish that...
We need to do every last thing we can. That's why I made the suggestion I did.

Honami...

We need to prioritize practicing and finishing our new song.

So, let's ask the people around us for help regarding everything else.

My plan is to ask my friends, classmates... and my family as well.

Wait, Hona, you're gonna ask your family?

Yes. They're self-employed, so I have a feeling that they'll be able to give us some advice regarding our finances and how to negotiate deals.

I'll do all the asking of course, so there's no need to worry. For now, please focus on practicing and finishing our song.

But won't that be asking too much of you, Honami...?

Don't worry. Leave it to me.

I'd like for you all to focus on how to make our show fun for our guests.

Wouldn't it be better to just be able to practice and work on our song without having to spend time and energy on preparations for our show?

Hona...

So...

Please help us! We could really use a hand!

We want our first solo show to be a success, no matter what...!

Hehe...
We'll be more than happy to lend you girls a hand.

There's no way we're about to leave our beloved juniors hanging.

*Gasp*
Thank you all so much!

But can I ask one thing...?

Huh...?

When you mentioned what's most important about doing solo shows, you began by saying, “First...”

Does that mean there's something else?

Well...

We should enjoy this solo show to the fullest ourselves.

Though, I'm just relaying what my friend suggested...

I see...
Then, we should also try to enjoy this process.

Yeah!
I can't wait to see how we're gonna help♪

All the things we need to do in order to put on the best show we can, huh...?

If Hona's willing to say this much, then we gotta do our best too...!

Yeah!

Let's all do our best while also having fun!

Then, Ichika, Saki...
Starting today, please focus only on practicing and finishing our song.

Shiho, can I ask you to help me reorganize our schedule?

Sure.

Wait, you want me to make a flyer for Leo/need?

Yes, I was hoping that you would since I heard that you have some experience doing this...!

I'm not that experienced...
But I'd be happy to help.

You would?!
Thank you so much...!

Then, I'd like to ask you right away if it'd be possible to make one that shows who we are as a band at first glance...

At first glance...?
Hehe. It won't be easy, but it should be a fun challenge.

Oh, right... I came across some really nice fliers during the last event I went to and made sure to take photos of them.

Why don't we take a look at them and come up with a more concrete concept together? I'll start working on your band's flyer once we've made a decision.

Okay! Thank you very much!

You'd like me to put together a website for Leo/need?

Y-Yes...! We'd like to have one where people can reserve tickets. I know this is very sudden, but would you be willing to help...?

Honami asked me yesterday if I knew someone who could handle this favor. Which is when you came to mind!

Well, it shouldn't take too long...

R-Really?
Then, if you don't mind...!

I apologize... I know this is really our business, but it's our very first solo show and we were starting to feel a bit overwhelmed...

I don't know much about what it's like to be in a band, but I understand that putting on a show all by yourselves is no small task...

Y-Yes, exactly...
Saki and the others are also working incredibly hard.

Our original plan was to do all of these things on our own, but we've been having to cut back on practice to do so.

In order for us to put on the best performance we can for our audience, I'd like for them to focus on our music.

So, I know I'm asking a lot of you, but we really need your help...!

I see...
Then, I'll be more than happy to lend a hand.

After all, putting on a good performance is a team effort.

*Gasp*
Thank you so much!

Okay, let's go with this introduction.

I like it. It's very Leo/need...

Thank you very much!
Then, I'll set up an account and post it right away.

Yay! First the official Leo/need channel, and now the official Leo/need account♪

Alright, that sets the foundation for us to advertise for our solo show...

Oh, before I forget. I need to reply to the email the manager sent... After that, I need to get back to practice.

Hey, Honami.
When do you think you'll be ready to join us for practice?

I should be okay in about five minutes.

Okay.
In the meantime, we'll do another quick run.

The others are looking pretty solid now, so all that's left is you, Honami.

I-I'll do my best...!

Hey, Shiho's pressuring Hona!

Don't worry, Honami.
Shiho came up with a special practice regimen just for you.

Wait, you did?

Hey...!
Didn't I tell you two to stay in the classroom?

But we couldn't wait any longer♪

We've been able to practice and work on our new song, but we've had less time to practice as a full band.

But things are coming along nicely thanks to you, Honami. We're really grateful.

You're all very welcome!

They seem to be doing well now.
Nothing like how they were when they first began preparing for their solo show.

Honami's efforts are having such a positive effect on the others...

I agree.
It makes sense since she likes to be there for others...

But it's so cool to see how she's carrying the band now.

You should really tell her that directly.
I'm sure she'd appreciate it.

I'd like to, but...

I'll wait.
I'd rather not ruin their groove.

Hehe. I think it's cool how you've become such a good senior to them.

Huh...? Th-That wasn't what I was going for...

Haha. You're blushing so much.