Get Over It - 5: Our Top Priority

Scramble Crossing

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1

Ichika

I'm glad our solo show went well, but I'm also glad that we got to hear Iori and Saku's advice.

2

Honami

Me too.
It really feels like we've taken a big step forward.

3

Shiho

Now we just have to wait for Mr. Shindo to contact us.

4

Ichika

When do you think that's going to be?
Based on his tone, I feel like it'll be pretty soon.

5

Ichika

Saki...?
You're being much quieter than usual. Is something wrong?

6

Saki

Oh...

7

Saki

So, umm... During our conversation just now, I started feeling kinda scared...

8

Ichika

Scared?

9

Shiho

Why's that...?

10

Saki

I mean... Well, it's nothing serious...

11

Saki

But remember what Saku said?
“A band's number one goal is to have your music heard by as many people as possible.”

12

Saki

I've been writing songs with just that in mind and wished for that to come true during all our shows.

13

Saki

But if I were asked if that were the number one goal...

14

Saki

Something that feels a lot more important comes to mind.

15

Honami

What do you mean...?

16

Saki

I think getting to play music with all of you matters more to me...

17

Saki

But you guys all felt the same as Saku, right? That our number one goal should be to have our music heard by a lot of people.

18

Saki

Which is why I'm kinda worried about how I feel right now...

19

Saki

I started doubting my commitment when it comes to going pro, and it scared me a little...

20

Ichika

I couldn't tell...

21

Honami

But I understand how you feel, Saki...

22

Saki

What...?

23

Ichika

Me too.
I mean, I have to think we all feel that way.

24

Shiho

She's right. Obviously, we all want to keep playing music together...

25

Shiho

And I'm sure we're all scared in some way.

26

Saki

Really...?

27

Shiho

To be perfectly honest, no matter how much advice we get, we have no idea what it'll be like after we debut. We'll be crossing each new bridge as we come to it.

28

Shiho

Saku may be right about having more people listen to our music as our number one goal.

29

Shiho

And prioritizing wanting to keep playing music together might be the wrong answer.

30

Saki

Yeah...

31

Shiho

Both are equally important to me personally, but I don't know what the right way to go about this is. I think we just have to figure things out as we go...

32

Shiho

And I believe we'll be able to.

33

Saki

What...?

34

Shiho

I'm guessing we're all scared of different things, but we have no way of dealing with any of those fears right now.

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35

Shiho

Of course, I'll always be willing to listen to what's bothering you, and I'll do what I can to help you all.

36

Shiho

But these fears...
We'll just have to keep dealing with them.

37

Shiho

But I believe that we'll figure out a way to overcome all that.

38

Shiho

So, don't worry.

39

Saki

Shiho...

40

Honami

Yes, I agree.

41

Ichika

Me too. I'm also worried...
But I guess we really won't know what to do until the time comes.

42

Ichika

Wanting more people to listen to our music and wanting to keep playing music with all of you are also equally important to me...

43

Ichika

I think both are important to all of us.

44

Saki

You guys...

45

Saki

(Yeah, I think they're right.)

46

Saki

(There's no point in worrying over something that we can't possibly find an answer to.)

47

Saki

(And we're all scared in some way.
So...)

48

Saki

Thank you all so much.
I feel a lot better now!

49

Saki

(I'll figure out a way to deal with these fears and find a way to keep moving forward.)

50

Saki

(Move forward... And go pro!)

A few days later

Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy - Class 1-C

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51

Saki

Whew... I'm finally done delivering those worksheets!

52

Saki

Grr... It's supposed to be lunchtime. Don't the teachers realize that?

53

Saki

(Oh, that reminds me. It's been about a week since our solo show...)

54

Saki

(But we still haven't heard back from Mr. Shindo. I was sure that he'd contact us soon afterwards...)

55

Saki

(Wait... What if this means they're not gonna sign us...?)

56

Saki

(N-No, that won't happen...
Mr. Shindo's probably a very busy person. He probably just hasn't gotten around to...)

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57

Saki

Huh? A message?! Now?!
Oh, could it be...?

58

Message

<Saki, where are you?
We're gonna start eating without you.>

59

Saki

Oh, it's from Shiho...

60

Saki

Right. We're supposed to have lunch together today.

61

Saki

I've gotta go now!

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