Virtual Live: Stick to Your Faith After Show

Saki

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It sure was great hearing Shiho's story yesterday!

Honami

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It was. We already knew she started playing the bass
because of a show she saw in elementary school...

Honami

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But that was our first time hearing the full story.

Ichika

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Oh yeah... There was a period back then when
Shiho would always head straight home after school...

Ichika

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Do you think that was around the time she saw Iolite's show?

Saki

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Oh, maybe! I'm pretty sure that was
right around when she started playing bass!

Honami

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She must have gotten so absorbed in her bass after that show that she couldn't think of anything else.

Ichika

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Hehe, that sounds like Shiho.

Rin

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Huh? Whatcha all chatting about?

Ichika

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Oh, Rin, and Shiho too.
We were just talking about what Shiho told us yesterday.

Shiho

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You're still talking about that?
Pretty sure we can move on now.

Saki

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No way, we're not even close to being finished!

Honami

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It was a real surprise to hear that you had
this important moment none of us were aware of.

Ichika

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It was...
By the way, Shiho, did you ever meet Sumire again after that?

Shiho

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Hmm, I wouldn't say I ever had
a real conversation with her after that.

Saki

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What?! Why?

Rin

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You look up to her, right Shih?
Then why not talk to her more, ask her to teach you bass, or...

Shiho

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Well, I did want to do all that.

Shiho

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But... I also wanted to be able to hold my head high.

Rin

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Hold your head high?

Shiho

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Her ability to put on such a cool performance
was what made me look up to her.

Shiho

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So I decided to chase her with all I had,
and not meet her again until I could be proud of my performances.

Shiho

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Though I did see her from afar
during their shows and stuff, of course.

Honami

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So that's how it was...

Ichika

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You're such a stoic person, Shiho.

Shiho

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Nah, that's not true. It's partly about my image
and not wanting her to see me fumbling around.

Rin

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Oh! But wait, if that's what it's about,
don't you think you can go see her soon?

Shiho

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Huh?

Rin

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I mean, you're all pros now!
Shouldn't you be able to go see her with confidence?

Shiho

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That's...

Saki

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Yeah, Rin might be right there!
Are you able to contact her at all?

Shiho

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I should be able to if I ask my dad, but...

Shiho

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No, I'm still not going to.

Saki

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Wait, why?

Shiho

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Going pro isn't the finish line.
I want to put on performances that move a lot of people's hearts...
That wish is what brought me to this path.

Shiho

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Which is why I'm going to keep on making progress...

Shiho

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So I can be proud of how far I've come when I meet her again.

Honami

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Shiho...

Rin

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Ohhh! I just know I'd be jumping at the chance to
go tell her I'd gone pro if I were you...

Rin

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But still!
If that's what you decided, Shih, we'll support you!

Ichika

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Yeah. And we're going to do our best too.

Shiho

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Huh?

Ichika

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To help you take pride in yourself as a
fully-fledged bassist as fast as possible...

Ichika

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Let's keep putting on performances that move people's hearts.
Together.

Honami

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I agree completely, Ichika.

Saki

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Yeah, for sure!
Let's keep doing our best together as pros!

Shiho

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You guys...

Shiho

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Thank you...
I'm able to perform well because I have you.
I'd be happy to keep moving forward together too.

Ichika

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Of course!

Rin

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You girls can absolutely make more
music that moves people's hearts!

Saki

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Well then, shall we put that to the test right now?!

Rin

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Sounds good!
I bet everyone here to visit wants to hear you perform!

Shiho

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Okay, let's do it.

Shiho

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I hope you'll all listen.
I'll make this performance a moving one.

Shiho

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Here we go... purpose.