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I Want to Get Better
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Shibuya Park 
Ichika
Thank you for seeing me again, Kusanagi.
Nene
Sure, um... Thank you too, Hoshino.
Nene
Now, would you like to start with some warm-ups...?
Ichika
Okay. Lead the way...
Ichika
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Ichika
I'm not sure how to say it, but this doesn't feel quite right...
Nene
Hmm... You might want to relax a little more.
Nene
And it may also help to sing more from your stomach to make sure your throat stays open.
Ichika
Okay, from my stomach...
Ichika
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Nene
Yes, that's it. You sound much better than before.
Ichika
I see, like this...
Ichika
Thank you, Kusanagi. That helped quite a bit.
Ichika
But it still feels like I'm missing something...
Ichika
I'm singing with everything I have. I don't understand...
Nene
...
Nene
Maybe it's just a matter of confidence, Hoshino.
Ichika
Confidence...?
Nene
Yeah. The first time I heard you sing, you seemed to sort of have doubts about your own abilities.
Nene
And even now, it seems like there's a small part of you somewhere that still feels that way.
Ichika
Doubts about my abilities... You may be right...
Nene
Don't worry. I was the same way, so I know how you feel...
Ichika
Huh? You were...?
Nene
Something I did a long time ago during a play I was in made me completely lose confidence in myself...
Nene
No matter how many times I tried to sing after that, it felt like there was something missing the same way you feel right now, Hoshino.
Ichika
I see...
Ichika
So how were you able to overcome that?
Nene
I...
Nene
I remembered why it was so fun to sing, and everything felt much better after that.
Ichika
Why it was so fun to sing...?
Nene
Yes. I'm still not even sure if I've fully returned to being my old self...
Nene
But that feeling of something being missing has vanished.
Ichika
I see...
Nene
However, I also don't think it's a good idea to dwell on it too much. That kind of obsession could end up making things worse.
Nene
Experiencing that moment when you feel like singing is fun will probably help you the most.
Ichika
Okay. I understand... Thanks, Kusanagi.
Nene
Now, shall we start from the top?
Ichika
Yes, please!
Rehearsal Studio 
Honami
Okay, here we go. One, two, three, four...
Ichika
————♪ ————♪
Ichika
Phew...
Saki
Ichi! Your voice sounds amazing today!
Ichika
Huh? Does it...?
Honami
Yes, I can even tell through my drumming. I'm not sure how to put it into words, but it felt like we played so well because your voice sounded so light on its feet...
Ichika
Thank you. It's all thanks to Kusanagi.
Honami
Oh, that's right. You've been getting advice from her.
Ichika
I have, and she's been helping me practice even when it gets pretty late.
Saki
That's great! Your hard work is really paying off too!
Saki
Right, Shiho?
Shiho
Yeah, I agree. We did sound pretty good just now.
Ichika
Th-Thank you...!
Ichika
(All this praise is so encouraging. I'm glad I asked Kusanagi for her help.)
Ichika
(But...)
Shiho
And I want to touch someone's heart with my music, like they did with mine.
Shiho
That's why I have to get better... I want to become a pro and reach more people.
Shiho
So that my music can really get them going too...
Ichika
(My singing is nowhere near that level yet...)
Ichika
(I want to get better and really learn how to perform with everyone else...)
Ichika
(But...)
Ichika
(How do I move up from here...?)
A Lonely Street
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The next day School SEKAI Ichika
Okay, I'm staying behind to practice with Miku some more.
Miku
Great job, everyone!
Saki
Yeah! Thanks, Ichi, Miku!
Honami
Don't work too hard, okay?
Shiho
See you at school.
Ichika
Right, see you.
Ichika
Sorry for making you stay, Miku.
Miku
No, don't worry about that. There's something you want to talk about, right?
Ichika
Yes...
Miku
Is something wrong? You can talk to me.
Ichika
...
Ichika
Um, Miku... How can I become more confident?
Miku
More confident?
Ichika
Yes. I've definitely gotten much better at singing lately thanks to all the help I've been getting.
Miku
Yes, you have improved quite a bit.
Ichika
Thank you. But it still feels like I'm missing something...
Ichika
Someone else told me that it could be a matter of having confidence in myself, but I don't know how to feel more confident...
Ichika
Which is why I'd asking you, Miku...
Ichika
My mind is telling me to just keep practicing, but I feel like there's more to it than just that...
Miku
Yes, I see... You've been doing very well in practice too, Ichika.
Miku
If you still feel like something is missing, it may help to actually sing in front of people.
Ichika
Like in public...?
Miku
Yes.
Miku
Some people practice their hearts out and even sound great, but can't quite produce the same results when it matters most.
Miku
By singing and playing in front of people, you'll naturally become more and more confident in your abilities.
Ichika
You may be right. We haven't actually played in front of anyone yet, have we...?
Ichika
But where or when can we do that...? The School Festival is too far off and...
Miku
Then how about a street performance?
Ichika
Huh?
Miku
You're bound to receive a confidence boost by learning to sing in front of complete strangers, no?
Ichika
Right, there's usually someone performing on Main Street too...
Ichika
But can I do what they do...?
Miku
I'm sure you can.
Ichika
Miku...
Ichika
Okay. I'm a little nervous, but I'd like to give it a try...
Ichika
Thank you, Miku. I'm glad I asked you.
Miku
Hehe. You're welcome. I'll be rooting for you.
The next day Main Street Ichika
Is this a good spot...?
Ichika
There's no one performing here today for a change...
Ichika
(I'm starting to get nervous. What should I do...?)
Ichika
(No, I'll be fine... Just sing the way you do during practice and remember what Kusanagi taught you.)
Ichika
(Miku's cheering me on too.)
Ichika
(Okay, be brave...)
Ichika
...
Ichika
♪……、…………
Ichika
Huh?
Ichika
(W-Wait... Something's wrong. One more time. Just breathe...)
Ichika
♪——……
Ichika
♪……
Ichika
(My voice... I can't sing...!)
Ichika
(I'm usually much louder than this. What's happening...?!)
Female High School Student
Wait, seriously? That's amazing...!
Female High School Student: Wait, seriously? That's amazing...!Male High School Student
Hahaha. And my teacher got so mad...
Ichika
...!
Ichika
(Right, they're all within earshot of my voice...)
Ichika
(But what if I start getting weird looks? What if they start laughing...?)
Ichika
♪…………
Ichika
(No, I almost feel too scared of playing my guitar too...)
Ichika
♪……
Ichika
(I need to get better. I need to keep singing...)
Ichika
(But...)
Ichika
♪…………
Woman A
Hey, remember that place we had lunch at the other day?
Woman B
Yeah, totally! That place was so good! We have to go again sometime!
Ichika
♪…………
Man
Ah, thank you so much for calling me back! Oh, yes! It's about that...!
Man
R-Really?! Thank you very much! I'm looking forward to doing more business with you!
Ichika
♪……
Ichika
(They're not even laughing, let alone listening...)
Ichika
(No one cares about my music...)
Ichika
...
Ichika
I should stop for today...
Our Dream
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Scramble Crossing Ichika
*Sigh*...
Ichika
(I couldn't even get through one song...)
Ichika
(How is it that those other people can perform out there the way they do?)
Ichika
(Shiho's been playing in front of complete strangers for some time now too...)
Ichika
(I thought that I'd gotten better after working with Kusanagi, but I'm still nowhere near Shiho's level...)
Ichika
(If I don't find a way to get better, at this rate...)
Ichika
Hm...?
???
————♪ ——♪
Ichika
Oh... It's a Miku song.
Ichika
Such a cute but beautiful voice too... I wonder who's singing...
Kohane
——♪ ————♪
Ichika
Huh...? Wait, is that Azusawa?
Ichika
(Isn't she in Shiho's class...? She seems like the shy type but...)
Kohane
————♪ ——♪
Ichika
(She's singing in a fairly crowded place too...)
Ichika
(She looks so confident and isn't hesitating at all.)
Ichika
(Also...)
Passerby A
Whoa, she's an awesome singer!
Passerby B
I've seen her here and there lately. I think she sings at events and stuff too.
Passerby A
Really? Might be worth checking out!
Ichika
(All these people passing by are stopping to watch her sing. They all just completely captivated by her voice.)
Ichika
She's incredible...
Kohane
Phew...
Kohane
Oh, right! Everybody, thank you for listening!
*Clapping*
Passerby A
That was great! Please come sing for us again!
Kohane
I will! Bye, for now...
Ichika
A-Azusawa...!
Kohane
Huh? Oh, um... Hoshino? You're Shiho's friend, right?
Ichika
Yes, I'm sorry for bothering you like this.
Ichika
Azusawa, I was blown away by the way you sang just now...
Kohane
Thank you. Hehe. You're making me blush a little.
Ichika
But you were so incredible, and looked so confident. Do you always perform here?
Kohane
I do. Well, I just started doing this, so I can't say always or anything.
Ichika
Wait, really?
Kohane
Yeah. I usually sing as part of a group, but I'm also the one with the least experience...
Kohane
Everyone else either already has musical experience or has been doing this for years, so they're much better than I am.
Kohane
But I'm doing everything I can to catch up to them, which is why I'm singing in public or joining evens by myself.
Ichika
Wow...
Ichika
That's so amazing, Azusawa. I can't say enough about your drive and initiative...
Kohane
Hehe. I have a dream that I want to come true so...
Ichika
A dream?
Kohane
Yes. My friend, the one that's in my group, wants to put on a really big event.
Kohane
An event so big, it gets everyone watching... No, everybody involved happy and excited to be there.
Kohane
For now, I have to do what I can to catch up to everyone, but we definitely will someday...!
Ichika
That's great...!
Kohane
Speaking of which, aren't you in a band with Shiho?
Ichika
I am, but we're also just starting out. Except Shiho. She's been playing bass since she was in elementary school, so she's very good now.
Ichika
She's so focused when it comes to music and even wants to become a professional musician.
Kohane
A pro? That's so cool! Do you want to be a pro too, Hoshino?
Ichika
No, there's no way I can ever be that good. There are just so many great musicians out there too.
Ichika
But I want to help make Shiho's dream come true...
Kohane
Shiho's?
Ichika
Yes. Even if it's not entirely possible for me to become one, I can at least help her get close to the level she wants to achieve.
Ichika
She's always teaching me so much, and I've been taking away from her own practice time...
Ichika
That's why I want to get better. Then I can help her play to her heart's content.
Kohane
That's wonderful! Your dream sounds so nice too, Hoshino...!
Ichika
I'm not sure that I'd call it a dream, but I'd be happy if it came true.
Ichika
But...
Kohane
Hoshino? Is something wrong...?
Ichika
Actually, I haven't been feeling all that confident lately, and even tried to perform in public for the first time...
Ichika
I wasn't really able to play anything...
Kohane
Oh...
Ichika
I was so scared that my voice would sound weird and ended up not being able to sing at all...
Ichika
I couldn't even make it through one song...
Kohane
I see...
Kohane
Then you're just like me.
Ichika
Huh?
Kohane
In the beginning, I made a lot of mistakes, had equipment issues and felt like nothing was ever going to go well.
Kohane
But my teammates all came together and told me that they believe in me.
Kohane
So to make sure that I don't disappoint them, and to catch up to them, I'm practicing as much as I can.
Kohane
I'm sure Shiho feels the same way about you, Hoshino. That has to be why she's willing to teach you so much.
Ichika
Oh...
Shiho
Quit apologizing and let's practice.
Shiho
I do want to get better, but together... With all of you.
Ichika
You're right... She did say that!
Ichika
If I'm going to actually help make her dream come true, I need to stop feeling sorry for myself and stand back up.
Ichika
Thank you so much, Azusawa. I'll keep doing what I can.
Kohane
Hehe. You're welcome. I'm glad I could help.
Very First Applause
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The next day Main Street Ichika
And... There...
Ichika
(Let's give it one more try...)
*Crowd Chattering*
Ichika
(But the crowd's as big as ever. I can't help but feel a little nervous...)
Ichika
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Ichika
(I still feel like I can't sing... Is today going to end the same way...?)
Ichika
(With me not getting any closer to Shiho's level...)
Kohane
So to make sure that I don't disappoint them and to catch up to them, I'm practicing as much as I can.
Kohane
I'm sure Shiho feels the same way about you. That has to be why she's willing to teach you so much.
Ichika
...!
Ichika
(I have to change. They won't hear me at this rate...!)
Ichika
(Shiho's already taught me so much, so I need to keep getting better and better!)
Ichika
(I need...!)
Ichika
♪————! ————!!
Ichika
(I need my song to be heard!)
Passerby A
Hm? Is someone doing a show?
Passerby B
Whoa, listen! She has an awesome voice!
Ichika
...!
Ichika
(They're all watching... They're listening to my song.)
Ichika
(Oh no, my hands are starting to shake...)
Ichika
(But I have to...!)
Ichika
♪————! ————! ————!!
Ichika
(I want them to hear my song!)
Ichika
(I want everyone passing by to hear my music!)
Ichika
♪————!! ————!!
Ichika
(Put everything into the last chorus and verse...!)
Ichika
(Stay focused through the outro and...!)
Ichika
♪——...
Ichika
*Huff*... *Huff*...
Ichika
I did it...
Ichika
(My hands are shaking and my legs are so wobbly. I can feel my heart pounding throughout my entire body too. It's so loud...)
Ichika
(But that was fun...)
Ichika
(I never knew it felt so good to sing like this in front of other people...)
*Clapping*
Ichika
Oh...
Ichika
Uh, everyone! Thank you for listening!
Passerby
That was a great song! We should be thanking you!
Passerby
So awesome! Come back soon!
Ichika
*Gasp*... I will!
Ichika
Thank goodness...
Ichika
I'd like to do that again...
A few days later School SEKAI Ichika
Alright, I think we're all ready. Honami, count us in.
Honami
Okay. One, two, three, four...
Ichika
...
Ichika
♪————!! ——!!
Honami & Saki
...!
Shiho
Hm...?
Ichika
♪——!! ——!!
Ichika
♪——...
Saki
Whooaaaa...!
Saki
Ichi, that was amazing! Like, more amazing than before!
Honami
She's right! Your voice was so powerful but also beautiful. It felt like I was being immersed in it...!
Shiho
I can't believe you improved this much in so little time.
Ichika
Hehe. Thanks...
Miku
Hehe. Looks like all your hard work is paying off, Ichika.
Ichika
It is. I have you to thank, Miku.
Shiho
Hard work?
Saki
Were you doing extra sessions with Miku or something? Please, tell us!
Miku
What do you think, Ichika? Shall we tell them?
Ichika
Hehe. I'll let you decide, Miku.
Miku
Then it'll be our little secret.
Saki
Aww, come on! Ichi's not allowed to hide anything from me...!
Shiho
Settle down, Saki...
Honami
But she really has been getting better and better. I need to do the same and keep practicing.
Ichika
Thank you, Honami.
Miku
It was worth it, huh...?
Shiho
Yeah, I think so. I was about to say that you might even be stage ready.
Ichika
...!
Ichika
Thanks, Shiho. That means so much coming from you...!
Shiho
It does?
Ichika
Yes. My dream is to reach the same level that you want to.
Ichika
I want you to be able to play to your heart's content, so I'll keep trying my best...!
Shiho
Ichika...
Shiho
Thank you...
What We Took Back
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Main Street Ichika
♪————! ——!
*Guitar*
Female High School Student A
Hey, she's pretty good!
Female High School Student B
Yeah, I've seen her around lately. Maybe she's in a band?
Female High School Student A
She could be. Let's go watch!
Ichika
♪——! ————!
Ichika
(Oh, those girls stopped by to watch.)
Ichika
(In that case, I should...!)
Ichika
♪——! ————! ————!!
Ichika
(I should make sure they have as much fun as I do...!)
Child
Wow! She's so cool!
Man
Nice! A street performance!
Ichika
♪————!! ——!!
Ichika
Phew...
Ichika
Thank you for listening!
*Clapping*
Ichika
(More and more people are stopping by now.)
Ichika
(Some are even saying that my songs are good or even great...!)
Ichika
(That makes me so happy, and makes this so much fun!)
Ichika
(I'll keep practicing so that I can reciprocate this feeling with more and more people.)
Ichika
Alright, I think I'll call it a day...
Passerby
Aww, no more?
Ichika
Yes, I thought I should get going and...
Passerby
Wait, could you play just a little longer? I didn't catch the beginning so...
Ichika
Huh?
Passerby
Yeah, come on! Encore!
Ichika
Okay, sure. How does one more sound...?
Ichika
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Miyamasuzaka Ichika
So many people stopped by today...
Ichika
I'm glad that I've really been able to reach some of them too.
Ichika
I doubt that I'm making anyone's heart stir yet but... I'd be happy if my singing at least made an impression on someone.
Ichika
Hm...?
Ichika
Oh, that cherry blossom tree... It's already in full bloom!
Ichika
It's so beautiful...
Ichika
I think I'll go take a look.
Nonogi Park Ichika
Such a nice breeze...
Ichika
We used to come here for picnics, I think...
Ichika
We'd lay out a big tarp, Saki's mom would bring us all snacks and... Oh, that was when Honami started developing a taste for apple pies too.
Ichika
There was also that time I ended up outside the park after looking so hard for a four-leaf clover, and made everyone look for me instead.
Ichika
Hehe. So many memories...
Ichika
After we decided to form a band and play Miku songs, I came here to listen to her music and...
Ichika
Her music...
Ichika
It brought us all back together...
Ichika
(Saki couldn't go to school because she was in the hospital, while I started to lose touch with Shiho and Honami...)
Ichika
(As much as I wanted the four of us to be friends again, I couldn't do anything back then.)
Ichika
(All I could do was watch as Shiho, Honami and I drifted further and further away from each other.)
Ichika
(That was when I met Miku in SEKAI...)
Ichika
(If she didn't ask me to play that one time, we would've stayed estranged from one another.)
Ichika
(And Miku was the one that made me realize what my true feelings were...)
Ichika
(She asked me about them and helped figure out what they were...)
Ichika
(I was able to tell Honami after that and we finally started to come back together.)
Ichika
We couldn't have done it without you...
Ichika
Thank you so much...
Ichika
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Ichika
(I'm always singing and playing her songs too...)
Ichika
(I've been listening to her songs since I was little, but I think it goes beyond simply liking it...)
Ichika
(Miku's songs have a special place in my heart.)
Ichika
(I want to keep making new memories. I want her songs to be there every step of the way.)
Ichika
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Ichika
Miku...
Ichika
You deserve to hear this too...
Juniors and Seniors
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School SEKAI Miku
♪——...
Miku
Phew...
MEIKO
Hehe. You've really improved, Miku.
Miku
Thanks. I've been practicing quite a bit.
MEIKO
So your secret training with Ichika's been paying off?
Miku
Hm? I'm not sure I understand...
MEIKO
Haha. I'm sorry, Saki's under the impression that you and Ichika have been practicing in secret.
Luka
Oh, is that why Ichika's singing voice has changed so much?
Luka
Her songs have much more power behind them, and her voice sounds more elegant now.
MEIKO
That would never happen under normal circumstances. So what did you two do, Miku?
Miku
Oh, nothing. All she did was ask me for some advice.
Miku
She must've arrived at the answer to whatever was bothering her all by herself.
Luka
I see... Hehe. You've become such an important mentor to her.
Miku
Huh? I-I have?!
Luka
Yes. You worked so hard on learning how to help the girls...
MEIKO
Oh? Is that true, Miku?
Miku
L-Luka...! No one needs to hear that!
Luka
Hehe. I'm sorry.
Luka
But I do think that you've become a good mentor. Especially compared to when you just met Ichika.
Miku
R-Really...?
Miku
...
MEIKO
I'm sorry too, Miku. I didn't mean to tease or anything.
Miku
No, it's okay. I just never took a step back to think about it is all...
Miku
I always thought that words like, mentor, senior and such suited Luka and MEIKO more.
MEIKO
Us?
Miku
Yeah! Luka's so mature but also really nice, and MEIKO's so helpful...
Miku
I'm wondering if I can actually fill your shoes... What do you think?
Luka
You don't have to fill our shoes, Miku.
Miku
Huh?
Luka
You can help others in so many different ways.
Luka
Someone may find MEIKO to be the most helpful, while others might be more compatible with someone else. In Ichika's case, you're her ideal mentor.
Luka
There's no real right answer. You should do what you feel is right, Miku.
MEIKO
Yes, I agree. Being concerned about someone and doing everything you can to help them...
MEIKO
That's what it's all about.
Miku
Luka, MEIKO...
Luka
You've really grown, Miku.
MEIKO
Yeah, keep up the good work.
Miku
Right. Thanks, you two...!
*Entering SEKAI*
MEIKO
Oh, speaking of which, I believe she's just arrived...
Miku
Huh?
*Footsteps*
Ichika
Oh, um... Miku, do you have a minute?
Luka
Hehe. Sounds urgent.
MEIKO
We should let them talk.
Ichika
Oh, I can wait until you're finished...
Luka
Actually, your timing couldn't be better.
MEIKO
Right. We were just about to go tune our instruments, so don't mind us.
*Footsteps*
Miku
(Ah, I see what they're doing...)
Miku
(It's very thoughtful of them to do so...)
Ichika
Um...
Miku
Welcome, Ichika. Are you alone today?
Ichika
Yes. There's something that I'd like to talk to you about.
Miku
Me?
Ichika
Yes. Thank you for lending me an ear the other day.
Miku
Hehe. You're welcome. I'm guessing that things went well after that?
Ichika
They did, and I couldn't have done it without you, Miku. Which is why I want you to hear the difference...
Miku
Oh, okay. I'll get ready to play too...
Ichika
Actually, Miku... If it's alright with you, I'd like you to come to my world this time...
Miku
Your world? I don't see why not...
Ichika
Thank you.
Ichika
There's something I'd like you to see.
Seeing Them Blossom With You
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Nonogi Park Miku
<Oh, cherry blossoms...!>
Ichika
I saw them on my way home after I did a street performance and thought that I should show you.
Miku
<Hehe. Thank you very much. They might even be the most beautiful cherry blossoms I've ever seen.>
Ichika
I think so too.
Ichika
Because we're seeing them together...
Miku
<Together? Us?>
Ichika
Yes. When you see things with someone you care about, it becomes more special, more beautiful...
Ichika
That includes cherry blossoms, stars and even classrooms... You end up creating precious memories with the people that mean the most to you.
Ichika
You're one of those people, Miku. It has to be why these cherry blossoms look so beautiful now.
Miku
<Ichika...>
Ichika
The last time I was here, I sang one of your songs and felt like I needed to see you...
Ichika
It's just... So much has happened since we first met...
Miku
<Hehe. You're right. So much has changed since then too.>
Ichika
Exactly. I never would've dreamed of the four of us playing in a band together like this back then...
Ichika
I didn't even think that we'd be able to be friends again to be honest...
Ichika
But you helped us reconnect with each other. We couldn't have come this far without you.
Miku
<I see...>
Ichika
And I asked you to come here today to play a song for you that says just that...
Ichika
Um, I'm a little embarassed to play your own song in front of you but...
Miku
<Hehe. Don't worry. Please, let me hear your song.>
Ichika
♪————
Miku
(Her voice is so beautiful...)
Miku
(Ever since I met Ichika, huh...?)
Miku
(She looked so sad the first time I saw her.)
Miku
(She wanted to be friends with the others again so bad, but didn't know how...)
Miku
(But when the four of them played together in SEKAI...)
Miku
(They were sort of all over the place back then...)
Miku
(But their music made them realize just how much they all mean to each other. They realized that they all wanted the same thing.)
Miku
(They argued and fought a little after that too, but it didn't end there...)
Saki
Ichika and I started a band!
Miku
(It all started with Ichika and Saki.)
Miku
(Ichika's expression slowly started to change after that every time I saw her in SEKAI.)
Miku
(What started as I can't turned into I'll try. She looked so determined.)
Miku
(The next time I saw her in SEKAI after that...)
Saki
Miku! Luka! Sorry for barging in! We have to master this song so that Shiho will join our band!
Ichika
I'm sorry if we're asking too much, but this is our chance to have Shiho join! Could you please help us practice?
Miku
(They were so adamant about practicing as hard as they could to convince Shiho into joining their band.)
Miku
(Luckily, they managed to reach her and became a happy group of four.)
Miku
(And then...)
Ichika
They're all amazing, and very dear to me.
Miku
Okay.
Ichika
So...
Ichika
That's why I want us all to be in this band together. Maybe there's something else that could bring us back together, but this is what I want.
Miku
(Ichika managed to find her true feelings.)
Miku
(And after Ichika told Honami how she really felt, their song was born.)
Miku
(There were times when they strayed from their path and each other, but they finally got their band back together.)
Miku
(And Ichika...)
Ichika
♪————
Miku
(She's taking big steps on her own now.)
Miku
(All I can do is sing for her...)
Miku
(But if that's my way of helping, then I want to keep doing what I can for her and the girls.)
Ichika
Phew...
Miku
<That was wonderful, Ichika. Your hard work's really paid off.>
Miku
<I'm sure you'll be able to touch everyone's hearts with this song.>
Ichika
Thanks, Miku...
Ichika
It always feels like you end up giving me the most amount of encouragement.
Ichika
Also, Miku... I asked you to come here today because there's something I'd like to tell you...
???
Hm? Ichika...?
Meeting As They Bloom
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Nonogi Park Ichika
Huh? Hanasato? Azusawa...?
Ichika
S-Sorry, Miku! Could you hide for a second?!
Miku
<Oh, yeah...!>
Ichika
What brings you here? Are you on your way home from something?
Kohane
Yes. Minori and I were out doing a little shopping.
Kohane
Then we started hearing this beautiful singing voice, and we came to see who it was...
Minori
Does this mean that you were the one singing that Miku song, Ichika?!
Ichika
Y-Yes. It was me...
Minori
Wow! I never knew you were so good at singing!
Ichika
R-Really...? Thank you.
Minori
Oh, Ichika! Would you mind if I sang with you?
Ichika
T-Together...?
Minori
Yeah! Your singing made me want to sing too!
Kohane
Me too...! How about we all sing together?
Ichika
Hanasato, Azusawa...
Ichika
Sure, okay. Let's sing!
Miyamasuzaka 
Kanade
(I guess I should head home now that I've finished delivering a change of clothes to the hospital.)
Kanade
(I was at least hoping to see dad today but...)
Kanade
(I need to get back to cleaning up our new song. After that...)
Tsukasa
*Huff*... *Huff*... *Huff*...
Tsukasa
How could I have gotten our meeting time wrong?! I'm a future star for pete's sake!
*Hurried Footsteps*
Tsukasa
Whoa...!
Kanade
*Gasp*...
Tsukasa
That was close. We almost just headbutted each other... Please accept my apology!
Kanade
Oh, no... I'm okay so...
Tsukasa
Thank goodness! Wait, now's not the time...! I have to get ready for the show!
Tsukasa
Now, if you'll excuse me!!
*Hurried Footsteps*
Kanade
Oh...
Kanade
That was strange. He was so loud too... Hm?
???
♪————
Kanade
Is this...? A Miku song?
Kanade
(Oh, there are people singing in the park.)
Kanade
(I wonder how many are singing...)
Kanade
(They're singing in unison and their voices all seem to complement one another...)
???
♪————! ——!
Kanade
...
Kanade
This is nice...
Minori
Kohane, Ichika! Would it be okay if we sang one more song?
Ichika
Yes. I was about to ask the same thing. How about you, Azusawa?
Kohane
Of course! This is so much fun!
Ichika
Hehe. You're right. Do you have something in mind, Hanasato?
Minori
Um...
Minori
Oh, before that! Ichika!
Ichika
Y-Yes...?
Minori
Would you mind calling me by my first name?
Ichika
Huh?
Minori
I never found the right time to ask you, but I feel like we've gotten to know each other a lot better by singing together like this so...!
Ichika
Well, um... Minori?
Minori
It's okay. You can call me the same way Saki does!