1
Saki
Alright, Hona. Wait here while we finish prepping
for the party. We'll be done in no time!
2
Saki
If you could keep her company, MEIKO♪
3
MEIKO
Of course. I'll keep her entertained.
4
MEIKO
Looks like we'll be able
to chat for a little longer.
5
Honami
Yes. But what else should we catch up on?
6
Honami
We've already talked about practice
and how excited we are for the party...
7
MEIKO
Then... How do you feel
about turning another year older?
8
Honami
How do I feel?
9
MEIKO
Yeah. I mean, isn't a birthday a sort of
milestone or time for new beginnings?
10
Honami
I suppose you're right. Hmm...
How do I feel right now...?
11
Honami
I feel like I've gotten stronger than before.
12
Honami
So I hope I can keep up this momentum
and hold my head high.
13
MEIKO
I like that! I think not only are you kind,
but you've gotten really cool too.
14
Honami
Hehe. It's encouraging to hear you say that.
15
MEIKO
By the way, what do you think
about your past self?
16
Honami
My past...self?
17
Honami
I think it really was cowardly to be
so scared about being disliked.
18
Honami
I didn't want to hurt others or get hurt myself...
19
Honami
Because of that, I was often at a standstill...
But, I don't want to resent who I was back then.
20
Honami
I know that I wouldn't be who I am today
if I had not gone through all of that.
21
Honami
Rather than regretting the past, I'd like
to think I've found a stronger way to be kind.
22
MEIKO
You truly have become such a cool person.
I hope you maintain that mindset.
23
MEIKO
And would you look at that. I think
all your well-wishers here would agree.
24
Honami
Huh? Oh, when did everyone...
25
Honami
Hello everyone. Sorry for not including
you all in the conversation.
26
MEIKO
Looks like they didn't mind.
27
Honami
That's a relief. But since everyone
has come all this way, shouldn't we—
28
Ichika
Sorry for the wait, Honami!
We've finished prepping for the party!
29
Honami
Oh, you're back!
30
Honami
I know! Hey everyone, could we all
play a little something?
31
Shiho
Wait, right now?
32
Honami
Yeah. I want to do something
for everyone who came.
33
Saki
Wow! There's so many people! Did you all
come to wish Hona a happy birthday?
34
Shiho
It's your birthday, and yet
you want to perform for everyone?
35
Honami
Is that okay...?
36
Shiho
Of course. Why wouldn't it be?
37
MEIKO
In that case, I think I'll join in too.
38
Honami
Yes, please do!
39
Honami
Everyone! I hope enjoy my performance.
40
Honami
Here we go.
Good Weather!