Virtual Live: Stick to Your Faith After Show

It sure was great hearing Shiho's story yesterday!

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

But that was our first time hearing the full story.

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

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

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

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

Hehe, that sounds like Shiho.

Huh? Whatcha all chatting about?

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

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

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

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

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

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

What?! Why?

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

Well, I did want to do all that.

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

Hold your head high?

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

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

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

So that's how it was...

You're such a stoic person, Shiho.

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

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

Huh?

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

That's...

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

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

No, I'm still not going to.

Wait, why?

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.

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

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

Shiho...

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

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

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

Huh?

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

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

I agree completely, Ichika.

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

You guys...

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

Of course!

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

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

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

Okay, let's do it.

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

Here we go... purpose.