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Accepting The "Present"

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Live House
Backstage
Staff: Mic check's done! We should be all good.
Staff: We're all set here too!
Shiho: (The show's about to start...)
Shiho: (There's a nice buzz in the air too. You can always feel the anticipation building during moments like these.)
Saki: You think they're here already?
Honami: They should as long as they didn't get lost somewhere along the way.
Ichika: Oh, I see them...! There! Towards the middle!
Saki: Yeah, there's Haruka! Everyone else too! I'm glad they all managed to find this place!
Ichika: There's Minori and Kohane... Shiraishi too. I guess they all came together.
Shiho: Oh...
Shizuku: I can't believe we're really at the live house where Shii and her friends perform! I'm so glad we made it in time too!
Airi: Same... Looks like leaving early just in case was a good idea.
Shiho: Shizuku's here too along with everybody else.
Honami: Hehe. If that's the case, we should be able to give them a good performance.
Honami: We were able to reach our ticket quota because we all worked together, which was a huge relief...
Shiho: Yeah... Thanks for helping out with that Ichika, Saki.
Saki: You don't have to thank us! We're going pro together, right? This is the least we could do!
Ichika: Selling tickets on top of writing our own songs... We have a lot on our plate, but that's all the more reason for us to work together.
Honami: Exactly...!
Shiho: Agreed...
Shiho: Let's show everyone just how much we appreciate them by giving them a good performance today.
Everyone: Yeah!
Staff: Leo/need, get ready to take the stage!
Shiho: This is it... Let's go!
An: Hey, I think it's about to start!
Minori: Wow...! I finally get to see Shiho's band perform live!
Haruka: I'm really glad for you. It's sort of been a shame that you couldn't see them sooner because of our streams.
Kohane: Look, they're taking the stage...!
Ichika: Hello, everyone. We're Leo/need!
Ichika: I'm sure a lot of you here today will be hearing us for the first time, but we hope to give you the best performance we can!
Ichika: We hope you enjoy it!
Ichika: ♪————!
Kohane: Whoa...! They're amazing...!
An: This is awesome! There's really nothing like a live concert!
Shiho: (Alright, we're in good shape. The crowd's getting into it more than usual. And...)
Ichika: ——♪ ————♪
Shiho: (We're playing like we really mean it today. This might be the most fun I've seen them have so far...)
Shiho: (Alright, let's throw in one of these...!)
Minori: Wooow...! Did you see what Shiho just did?! That was so cool!
Haruka: It was. And I can feel their music resonating throughout my body...!
Shiho: (This is way too much fun...)
Shiho: (More. I want to play some more.)
Shiho: (On top of having an audience to play for, we're all chasing after the same dream...)
Ichika: ♪————!
Shiho: (My old self might not even recognize me right now...)
Shiho: (Back then, I was...)


???: Ugh... We shouldn't have invited you...
Shiho: (I couldn't see myself playing in another band, let alone with these three...)
Shiho: (But now...)
Shiho: (I couldn't be happier...)


Shiho: Huff... Huff...
Ichika: Hey...! Is it just me or did we sound a little different today...?
Honami: N-No, I felt that too...! It's like we really gave it everything we had...
Saki: I know exactly what you mean, Ichi, Hona! We played sooo unbelievably well!!
Ichika: We really did. Our individual sounds melded together for each song... It was an incredible feeling.
Saki: Oh, can we keep playing?! Pretty please!
Shiho: (They all felt the same thing...)
Shiho: I'm glad...
Staff: Hey, the next band needs to get set up! Mind moving your instruments for us?
Shiho: S-Sorry! We'll do that right now.
Shiho: Okay, once we've put everything away, we'll join the crowd and see what we can learn from the other bands.
Shiho: Hm...?
Shiho: Huh...?
Honami: Hm? Shiho?
Saki: Wait! Where are you going?
Kamiyama Street
Shiho: Where'd she go...?
Shiho: Did I imagine that...?
Saki: Shiho! Why'd you run off like that? Is everything okay?
Ichika: Did you see someone you know?
Shiho: Y-Yeah, I thought I did... But I might've just gotten their faces mixed up.


Shiho: (Reminiscing about what happened back then might've made me see what I wanted to see.)
Shiho: Sorry about that. We should get back before the next band gets started.
Ichika: O-Okay...


Me Back Then

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The next day
School SEKAI - Rooftop
Saki: Alright, here's to our show yesterday going amazingly well...! Cheers!!
Rin: Yay! Cheers!!
Shiho: Try not to spill any juice, alright, you two?
Len: Yeah, Rin's totally gonna trip and fall at some point.
Rin: I'll be fine! See? My drink's on my desk and I'm using a straw!
Saki: Anyway, Len, raise your glass! Cheers!
Len: Okay, cheers. Hey, this juice is pretty good...
MEIKO: Still, a rooftop afterparty turned out to be such a great idea.
Honami: Saki suggested it on our way home yesterday.
Ichika: That was when we decided to bring some food and drinks to celebrate...
Miku: Your apple pies really never disappoint, Honami.
Luka: I know they're good, Miku, but leave some for the rest of us, okay?
Miku: I-I've only had a little bit...
Luka: Hehe. I'm sorry. You seemed to be really enjoying yourself so...
Miku: Oh, Luka...
KAITO: ...
Shiho: Hm...?
Shiho: Everything okay, KAITO? What are you doing all by yourself?
KAITO: Oh... N-Nothing in particular...
Shiho: ...?
KAITO: It's just...
KAITO: I'm not sure what I'm supposed to do...
Shiho: Huh?
KAITO: I-It's not that I don't like parties or anything. I'm just not used to them is all...
KAITO: I usually play or perform by myself, so I have a hard time figuring what to do in these sorts of situations when everyone's involved...
Shiho: I see...
Shiho: Actually, I think I understand how you feel. There was a time when I spent a lot of time by myself...
KAITO: Really...?
Shiho: Yeah. Ever since I was little, I've always been a bit of a lone wolf when it comes to doing the things I want.
Shiho: To be fair, the flip side of that involved me not being great at interacting with others...
KAITO: I had no idea. But I think I can empathize...
Shiho: I'm not gonna lie... Crowds and parties really aren't my thing.
Shiho: But things are different for me here...
KAITO: ...
KAITO: Because Ichika and the girls mean so much to you?
Shiho: Yeah...
Shiho: Our show yesterday even felt like a dream to me. For a moment there, I couldn't believe that I was actually playing in a band with them...
Shiho: But during junior high, I put a lot of distance between myself and the others because of my personality.
Shiho: Which is why playing in a band together like this feels dreamlike at times...
KAITO: I see...
Saki: Shiiihhooo!! You've gotta try these! They're so crispy!!
Shiho: Wah! Wh-What is it, Saki? They're just chips, right...?
Honami: She wants you to try this new flavor of potato chips, Shiho.
Shiho: Oh, is that what this is about...?
Rin: Hm? What were you and Shiho talking about, KAITO?
KAITO: Huh? Um... What were we talking about...?
Rin: Wait! Is it supposed to be a secret?!
KAITO: N-No, not really... Shiho was just telling me about herself.
Ichika: About yourself?
Shiho: Yeah. I was just telling him how I didn't expect to be playing in a band with all of you like before.
Honami: Like before?
Shiho: During junior high... When all I did was play my bass by myself.
Ichika: Oh...
Ichika: (Junior high school was when...)


Ichika: (Back then...)
Shiho: Ichika, Honami... You don't need to look so concerned. Not now at least.
Ichika: Oh... R-Right...
Saki: ...
Saki: If it's alright with you, Shiho, can you tell me more about what happened back then...?
Shiho: Huh?
Saki: I want to know more because I really didn't get to go to school much during junior high...
Saki: I kinda want to hear more about you during that time.
Shiho: Saki...
Shiho: (Me... Back then...)
Shiho: (But telling her about that time won't really...)
Luka: I'd like to hear as well...
Miku: Me too. That goes for everyone, including you, Shiho. I want to know more about all of you.
Miku: That is, as long as you're okay with it.
KAITO: Right. You don't have to if you're not comfortable with it...
KAITO: But I'd like to hear someday as well...
KAITO: I believe sharing what happened in the past will bring you all closer together and become a great source of strength...
Shiho: ...
Shiho: Yeah, okay... I've never really had the chance to talk about what happened back then.
Shiho: So I'll do that now. When I was in junior high...


I Chose Solitude

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Two years ago
Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy JHS - Classroom
Shiho's Classmates: Alright, let's have lunch!
Shiho's Classmates: Okay! Oh, wait... Should we invite Hinomori?
Shiho's Classmates: No, don't bother. You never know when she's gonna snap.
Shiho's Classmates: True. I remember telling her a little joke about some other girls this one time and she told me not to talk about them behind their backs.
Shiho's Classmates: Yeah, totally. You're talking about Mochizuki and Hoshino, right...?
Shiho: ...
Shiho's Classmates: Wh-What is it...?
Shiho: I wouldn't have lunch with any of you even if you asked...
Shiho's Classmates: What was that?! Who does she think she is...?!
Shiho's Classmates: Ugh! I know, right?!
Shiho: (Just being in that classroom makes my nerves fray...)
Shiho: (People who don't conform are considered outsiders and tossed aside...)
Shiho: (I know I can handle those kinds of situations better, but it's just...)


Shiho's Classmate A: What's the name of that girl who always comes to talk to Hinomori? Hoshino or something? How's she able to put up with Hinomori like that?
Shiho's Classmate B: No idea. However, I heard that they've known each other since they were little... They're alike in a way, you know?
Shiho's Classmate A: Oh, I think I know what you're talking about. They're both pretty blunt and don't care about what happens around them.
Shiho's Classmate B: And they think they're so cool too. It's like they believe they're too good for any of us...
Shiho: (No, I can't just ignore them... They have no right talking about Ichika or anyone else like that...)
Honami's Voice: You want my advice...?
Shiho: (Honami...?!)
Junior: Yes... There's something that I've been meaning to ask you, Mochizuki. Are you free right now?
Honami: Yes, I am. Why don't we have lunch together down by the courtyard while we talk?
Junior: Th-Thank you so much...!
Shiho: (Another girl from the brass band's asking her for advice. I guess it makes sense. Honami's nice and really reliable...)
Shiho: ...
Honami: Alright, let's... Huh? Shiho?
Shiho: (B-Busted...)
Honami: Ichika told me that you've been acting strange lately. Did something happen? You can always ask me if there's anything that's bothering you...
Shiho: ...
Shiho: Leave me alone...
Honami: What...?
Shiho: There's something I need to do... Bye...
Honami: Shiho! Wait...
Shiho: *Sigh*
Shiho: (Honami seemed completely stunned...)
Shiho: (But this is how things need to be... This way, Honami and Ichika won't have to...)
Ichika: There she is! Shiho!
Shiho: I-Ichika...?!
Ichika: Why did you tell me to leave you alone the other day?
Ichika: You haven't been reading my messages either. Have you been talking to Saki at all?
Shiho: (Saki...)
Shiho: ...
Shiho: You know exactly what I meant by what I said...
Shiho: I don't have time to hang out with you or anyone else anymore.
Ichika: What are you talking about...? Can't you just explain what's going on?
Shiho: There's nothing to explain, so quit following me.
Shiho: If you do keep doing this, we'll never talk again...
Ichika: Sh-Shiho...!


Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy JHS - Rooftop
Shiho: (This is fine... This is how things need to be...)
Shiho: (Ichika and Honami are both incredibly nice people. So nice that they don't care how cold I am towards them...)
Shiho: (But that's also why I don't want to cause them any trouble...)
Shiho: (I don't want either of them to suffer because of what I do.)
Shiho: (Because Saki...)
Shiho: (She'll be fine as long as she has them.)
Shiho: (Saki will smile as long as those two are smiling alongside her...)
Shiho: That's what matters most...
Shiho: (I should be practicing playing my bass instead...)
Shiho: (The more time I have to myself, the more time I can spend practicing and playing.)
Shiho: (I have practiced as much as humanly possible if I really am going to become a professional bassist...)


The next day - Lunch break
Shiho: Phew...
Shiho: (It feels so muggy on the rooftop now.)
Shiho: (I wish I could practice in an open classroom, but that's not gonna happen anytime soon.)
Shiho: (I guess I'll just have to move to the shade.)
Shiho: (Here should work.)
Shiho: (Okay, one more time. This song's pretty hard, but I should be able to play it if I take it one step at a time.)
Shiho: (Good... Just keep it up through the end and...)
???: Is someone playing an instrument...?


Meeting Through Music

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Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy JHS - Rooftop
Shiho: Yes. Start to finish without any mistakes.
???: That was amazing...
Shiho: Huh? Wh-Who are you...?
???: I-I'm sorry, I didn't mean to eavesdrop...
Shiho: You can listen all you want...
???: Okay. Thank you.
Shiho: ...
???: ...
Shiho: Anyway, why are you here...?
???: Oh, I... I was thinking about having lunch up here.
Shiho: Oh, okay...
Shiho: (That's pretty odd. I've never seen anyone else come up here by themselves to have lunch.)
Shiho: (I won't be able to practice if she's here... But there's nowhere else for me to go.)
Shiho: ...
Shiho: (I guess she won't be that much of a bother...)
The next day - After school
Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy JHS - Classroom
Shiho: (Finally, school's out. I can go up to the rooftop and work on my bass...)
Shiho: Oh...
Shiho: (Ichika and Honami are just outside the door. It definitely looks like they're waiting for me...)
Shiho: (If that's how they're gonna play... I'll just go out the back.)
Honami: What in the world is going on with Shiho?
Ichika: I don't know... It's not like her to leave us in the dark like this...
Honami: I have to think something's really bothering her. It may also be about us based on how she's been avoiding us.
Ichika: If that's true, I feel even more inclined to talk to her. Not being there for her when she needs our help is the last thing I want...
Honami: Yes, I feel the same way.
Shiho: ...
Shiho: Sorry... Ichika, Honami...


Shiho: *Sigh*
Shiho: (Avoiding them like this is only making them worry more about me...)
Shiho: (But...)
Shiho: (I'm not about to cause them any trouble.)
???: ...
Shiho: (She's back...?)
Shiho: (Coming up here during lunch is one thing, but it's after school. She must not be in any clubs.)
Shiho: (I still don't really know why she keeps coming up here, but I guess I should just leave her be...)
Shiho: (Anyway, I don't want to think about anything other than playing my bass right now...)


One week later
???: ...
Shiho: ...
Shiho: (It's like she's always here now...)
Shiho: (But I've sort of gotten used to it.)
???: Excuse me...
Shiho: Huh...?
???: Oh, I apologize for interrupting you during practice, but there's something I'd like to ask you.
Shiho: Sure, what is it...?
???: I see you up here all the time by yourself. Are you not in a band or anything...?
Shiho: No.
???: Why not...?
Shiho: Because...
Shiho: I don't have anyone else to play with...
Shiho: A long time ago, I had some friends who wanted to be in a band...
???: But... Is it fun playing your bass all by yourself like this?
Shiho: Huh? What are you saying? I've definitely been getting better, so it's been worth it.
Shiho: Also, you have to know how to practice on your own if you want to become a professional bassist.
???: Really...?
Shiho: Yes, really.
???: Still, aren't you lonely...?
Shiho: I...
???: ...
Shiho: I don't know... But...
Shiho: I feel at ease whenever I'm listening to music or playing my bass...
Shiho: Any further questions...?
???: N-No...
Shiho: Okay. I'm gonna keep practicing now.
???: ...
???: Music, huh...?


Light Expectations

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One week later after school
Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy JHS - Corridor
Shiho: (I'm glad it's sunny again today. Rain would've kept me from going up to the rooftop.)
Shiho: (Hm...? It sounds like someone's already up there...)
Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy JHS - Rooftop
Shiho: Is that your acoustic guitar...?
???: Um... I bought it last week.
Shiho: Last week? Why all of a sudden?
???: That talk we had the other day...
???: It made me believe that I might not have to feel so alone if I learned to play music.
Shiho: You're lonely...?
???: I'm not sure... Maybe that's not the right word.
???: The thing is, I've had to switch schools so many times already. I have a hard time getting myself to make new friends since I don't know how long I'll be here...
???: At the same time, it felt like I was spending too much time on my own, so I decided to buy this.
Shiho: I see...
???: Oh, would I be making too much of a racket...?
Shiho: Um...
Shiho: No, I won't mind... Feel free to practice as you like.
???: Really? Thanks, I really appreciate it.
Miu: Oh, I forgot to introduce myself to you... My name's Miu Takagi, a second-year.
Shiho: I'm Shiho Hinomori. Also a second-year...
Miu: Nice to meet you, Hinomori.
Shiho: Likewise...
Student's Voice: Ichika! Are you heading home now...?
Shiho: ...!
Ichika: Uh, yes. How did club activities go for you today?
Student: The seniors are all hyped up for regionals, so they're making us practice extra hard! You should stop by for a change!
Ichika: Me...?! I-I'd really rather not...
Student: Haha! I was kidding!
Ichika: Hehe. You had me going there for a second.
Shiho: ...
Miu: Is she your friend...?
Shiho: Not really...
Shiho: Or rather... We used to be friends.
Shiho: But things are different now.
Miu: I see...
Miu: Aren't you gonna play your bass...?
Shiho: Huh?
Miu: It's just, you don't seem as lonely whenever you are...
Shiho: That's because...
Shiho: No, you're right.
Shiho: I'll start practicing...
Miu: Ow, my fingers...
Shiho: You should try using your fingertips more when fretting, especially for chords...
Miu: Oh, you're right. That makes things so much easier. Thanks.
Shiho: Sure thing.


One month later
Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy JHS - Classroom
Student: Class is adjourned!
Shiho: (I think I'll go up again today...)
???: Hey! You're Hinomori, right? The second year?
Shiho: Huh? And you are...?
Light Music Club Member A: We're third-years from the Light Music Club!
Shiho: Light Music Club? I didn't realize our school had one of those...
Light Music Club Member B: We literally just started it. Our goal's to play during the School Festival.
Light Music Club Member C: But our bassist has some conflicts to deal with, so we're looking for someone experienced to replace her...
Light Music Club Member A: That's when we heard about you, Hinomori. Wanna try playing bass for us?
Miu: Oh... It's already this late. We should head home soon.
Shiho: ...
Shiho: Um...
Miu: Hm? What's up?
Shiho: Some third-years invited me to play for their band, so you might start seeing less of me up here starting tomorrow.
Miu: Wait, really...?
Miu: That's great. You found a band.
Shiho: I hope it goes well...
Miu: Huh? Did you say something just now?
Shiho: It's nothing... Bye.
Miu: Wait, Hinomori...!
Shiho: Yeah...?
Miu: Good luck...
Shiho: Right. Thanks...
Miu: ...
Miu: I can hear my guitar so clearly when it's just me playing...
Miu: At the same time, everything's so quiet...
The next day
Light Music Club Member A: I can't wait to get started, Hinomori!
Shiho: Same. I've been looking forward to this.
Shiho: Alright, why don't we jump right in? We only have three months until the School Festival.
Light Music Club Member B: Yeah, you're right. Let's give it a quick run!
Light Music Club Member A: Okay.
Shiho: (They're pretty good. They might be more experienced than I realized...)
Shiho: (If we really work at it starting now, we should be able to put on a great show for the School Festival...)
Light Music Club Member A: Yeah! You're doing great, Hinomori!
Light Music Club Member B: Totally! I can't believe you figured everything out in one go!
Shiho: Th-Thanks. I'm just glad I didn't disappoint any of you.
Light Music Club Member C: I mean, we're pretty much all set now, right? There's not much else to work on...
Light Music Club Member A: I know! What if we started working on another song?
Light Music Club Member B: Yeah! Let's do that!
Shiho: Um, I'm sorry but...
Light Music Club Member A: Hm? What's up?
Shiho: I think there's still some room for improvement.
Shiho: I feel like you can make the snare sound a little more dynamic. Also, we might be able to sing and use the keyboard in a way to build up to the chorus better.
Shiho: Would it be alright if we gave that a try?
Light Music Club Member A: Yeah, I guess you're right...
Light Music Club Member B: Okay, let's give it another shot.
Shiho: Great. Thanks.
One week later
Light Music Club Member A: Sorry! My bad!
Light Music Club Member B: Haha. All good. Just do better next time!
Shiho: ...
Light Music Club Member C: Oh, we should head home soon. Let's start putting everything away.
Light Music Club Member A: Hey, wanna stop by a cafe on our way back? There's this new one that just opened by the station!
Light Music Club Member B: Yeah, let's go!
Shiho: Um, can't we practice a little more since we have the time...?
Light Music Club Member B: Where? We don't have anywhere to practice.
Shiho: We'll have to walk a little way, but I know this good studio that lets you rent for really cheap...
Light Music Club Member A: Yeah... I get what you're trying to say, but breaks are important too, you know?
Light Music Club Member C: She's right. Practicing's important, but all work and no play, am I right?
Shiho: What...?
Light Music Club Member A: You should come with us, Hinomori! What do you say?
Shiho: No thanks... I'll pass.
Light Music Club Member B: You sure? Alright, I guess we'll see you tomorrow!
Light Music Club Member C: Later!
Shiho: ...
Shiho: (The only good practice we've had so far was during our first day.)
Shiho: (Even asking them to practice on their own at home got tabled...)
Shiho: (What am I supposed to do in this situation...?)


A Wish Hidden At Twilight

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One week later
Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy JHS - Classroom
Light Music Club Member A: No, I did it again! I'm so sorry!
Light Music Club Member C: Haha. That part's so hard too. Oh, that reminds me. I found this great shop the other day...
Shiho: ...
Shiho: I'm gonna go get something to drink...


Shiho: (We're not getting anything done. All they do is talk and talk and talk...)
Shiho: (Do they really think we're gonna be ready in time for the School Festival...?)
Shiho: Oh, I forgot to bring my wallet. I'll just go back and...
Shiho: Hm...?
Light Music Club Member C: As good as Hinomori is, she's a pain to deal with, don't you think...?
Light Music Club Member A: Yeah, she takes everything way too seriously, like a teacher coaching one of the sports clubs.
Light Music Club Member B: To her credit, she wants to go pro, but the rest of us just want to have fun playing at the School Festival.
Light Music Club Member C: Haha. I guess opposites don't really attract, huh?
Light Music Club Member A: Anyway, the School Festival's coming up, so let's just make sure we're decent enough for that.
Light Music Club Member B: Yeah...
Shiho: Was that your plan this whole time...?
Light Music Club Member A: Huh...?!
Shiho: I was under the impression that you all at least had some desire to play "decent"...
Shiho: But that's not really the case, is it...?
Light Music Club Member B: No, um... My tongue just slipped and...
Light Music Club Member C: C-Can't you see that we're trying really hard? We might not be taking this as seriously as you, Hinomori, but...
Shiho: Whether or not you're taking this seriously isn't the issue here! At the very least, you're supposed to work on fixing your mistakes...!
Shiho: Otherwise, there's no way we'll ever be able to put on a good performance!
Light Music Club Member A: Who made you queen...? You might be good, but that doesn't give you the right to berate us like that.
Shiho: !
Light Music Club Member B: H-Hold on, that was a little uncalled for, don't you think?
Light Music Club Member A: No, we're the ones who invited her to play with us, and she thanks us by ordering us around like this? Honestly, why does she think she is...?
Light Music Club Member B: Sure, but...
Shiho: ...
Shiho: I had no problem with you wanting to get in your last hurrah, but I'd like it if we could actually get things done during practice.
Light Music Club Members B & C: ...
Light Music Club Member A: Ugh... We shouldn't have invited you...
Light Music Club Member A: Yeah, we're done talking...
Shiho: ...!
Light Music Club Member A: All we really wanted was someone to play bass for us, not someone who's going to cause us this much trouble.
Light Music Club Member B: Y-Yeah...
Light Music Club Member C: I agree... I mean, Hinomori, this can't be easy for you either...
Shiho: (Why does it always have to end this way...?)
Shiho: (My day-to-day life's one thing, but a part of me held out hope that it wouldn't have to be like that when it came to music...)
Shiho: Understood...
Shiho: Thanks. It was fun while it lasted.


Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy JHS - Rooftop
Miu: Huh...? Long time no see, Hinomori.
Miu: The School Festival's coming up too. Is your band gonna be ready in time?
Shiho: I quit...
Miu: What?
Shiho: Actually, no... They kicked me out.
Miu: They kicked you out? Why...?
Shiho: Our goals in terms of music were too different and we could never get on the same page...
Shiho: To be fair, I'm not sure I'd be able to get along with anyone else...
Shiho: I guess it just means that I'm not cut out for playing in a band...
Miu: ...
???: Honami!
Shiho: Oh...
Honami: Did you have a committee meeting today, Ichika?
Ichika: Yeah. How'd club activities go for you today, Honami?
Honami: Oh, the first years are coming along really nicely. They've been saying it's because I took the time to help them.
Ichika: They have? Good for you, Honami.
Honami: Yes, that's great and all...
Ichika: But you're still worried about Shiho.
Shiho: ...
Shiho: (There's no hope for me there either...)
Shiho: (My unwillingness to bend is just gonna lead to more conflict.)
Shiho: That's why...
Shiho: It's best for me to just be alone.
Miu: ...
Miu: Hmm... Are you sure about that?
Shiho: What?
Miu: You always seem so lonely when you're by yourself, Hinomori.
Shiho: ...! That's because...
Miu: It's written all over your face... They're your friends, right...?
Shiho: ...
Miu: The truth is, I really didn't know why I've been coming up here each day to play my guitar...
Miu: When I first met you up here, Hinomori, my goal was just to kill time...
Miu: Part of it was because you looked so cool playing your bass. It was like nothing else mattered to you.
Miu: You made me believe that I wouldn't have to feel the way I did if I started playing music...
Miu: And playing my guitar did just that. It puts me at ease even when you weren't here.
Miu: But I still find myself coming up here...
Miu: I guess that means I don't actually want to be alone...
Miu: You feel the same way, right, Hinomori? You want someone by your side... You want your friends to be there with you.
Shiho: But...
Shiho: That's not possible...
Miu: Maybe...
Miu: But you're really gonna give up just like that...?
Shiho: What?
Miu: You're really just gonna toss that band and your friends aside...?
Shiho: I mean...
Ichika: Shiho, did you see? We get to be in the same class during our first year!
Honami: I'm so glad we're all together...! Right, Shiho?
Saki: We're gonna have so much fun together, Shiho!
Shiho: It's just...
Miu: I believe that we both have to find a way to move forward. We have to work to get out of whatever “ruts” we're in right now...
Miu: Just as I started playing my guitar, you tried your hand at joining a band.
Miu: We have to keep making these changes one step at a time.
Shiho: ...
Miu: With that in mind, I have to change schools again next month...
Shiho: What...?
Miu: It's okay. I'm used to it now. Plus...
Miu: I can play music now. So I'll be fine.
Shiho: ...
Miu: I plan on trying a little more at my next school.
Miu: Things might go well, but they might not. Whenever I feel sad or dejected, I'll just play my guitar...
Miu: But I don't plan on giving up. I'm gonna keep trying...
Miu: So please, Hinomori... Do the same.
Miu: I'll see you later...
Shiho: Wait...
Shiho: ...
Shiho: Wait!
Miu: Huh? What is it...?
Shiho: Thanks...
Miu: No... I should be thanking you.
Shiho: I want someone to be there...
Shiho: I want them to be there...
Shiho: (But that's impossible...)
Shiho: (Still...)
Miu: But you're really gonna give up just like that...?
Shiho: ... I wish I could...
Shiho: (Time to play my bass...)
Shiho: (I can't go back now, and I have no way to move forward...)
Shiho: (This is all I can really do for the time being...)


I Just Couldn't Give Up

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School SEKAI - Rooftop
Shiho: The end... That's the story of my life in junior high.
Ichika: (She saw...)
Ichika: (Shiho was watching us the entire time from the rooftop...)
Ichika: (While we could do nothing for her...)
Honami: ...
Saki: Shiho...
Shiho: Like I said before... The point of me doing this wasn't to make you all feel this way.
Ichika: But...!
Ichika: It's proof that we didn't understand what you were going through back then...
Honami: If only we'd taken the time to actually sit down and talk with you, like we did with Saki...
Honami: You wouldn't have had to go through what you did...!
Saki: That's not true, Hona!
Saki: I was the one who did the least out of all of us...
Shiho: Again, don't beat yourselves up over this. The moral of my story is that...
KAITO: That you're glad you didn't give up, right...?
Ichika: Huh?
Shiho: Yeah...
Shiho: Back then, I just couldn't give up.
Shiho: I'd convinced myself that we couldn't really be friends anymore, but deep down, I was hoping that we could.
Shiho: As a result, I had to suffer for it. I was so afraid that I'd end up creating more problems instead of solving them. However...
Shiho: I endured, and I was rewarded with Ichika and Saki getting our band back together. I'm here today because I didn't give up...
Shiho: So I'm really glad that I held on to my music, and more importantly, all of you...
Honami: Shiho...
KAITO: Hehe...
KAITO: I'm glad music... No, I'm glad you found a way back to your friends, Shiho.
Shiho: Thanks...
Saki: I'm super duper happy that we managed to get our band back together too, Shiho...!
Honami: Yes, so am I...!! *Sob*
Ichika: S-Stop it, you two... I'm getting all teary-eyed just listening.
Ichika: I-It's too hard for me not to... *Sob*
Shiho: Hehe... You should see what you all look like in the mirror.
Saki: I-It's your fault!!
Honami: Hehe.
Honami: Still, do you know what happened to your friend from the rooftop? Takagi, was it?
Shiho: Sadly, I don't... We were really only friends when we were up there...
Shiho: She didn't tell me which class she was in either.
Ichika: I see...
Saki: We should thank her if we do ever run into her! After all, she's the one who told you not to give up, right?
Ichika: I agree. Do you think she's still playing her guitar...?
Shiho: Who knows? She might've moved on to something else by now.
Ichika: That's true too...
Miku: But you two became connected through music, so I'm sure you're still tied together somehow...
Shiho: We're tied together through music...?
Miku: Yes, I'm sure of it.
Shiho: Hehe. You could be right. Thanks, Miku.
Shiho: I hope we run into each other again someday.
Scramble Crossing
Saki: Whew! I'm stuffed!
Ichika: Your story sort of had the effect of turning this entire day into an afterparty, Shiho.
Shiho: In place of discussing what to do for our next show. But I guess that can wait until tomorrow.
Honami: Right. You can leave the scheduling to me!
Shiho: Hehe. Thanks.
Ichika: Hm...? Is somebody doing a street performance?
Saki: Yeah, I hear it too! I think it's a girl singing!
Honami: While playing an acoustic guitar.
Shiho: An acoustic...?
Shiho: Oh...
Shiho: It's...


The "Present" We Arrived At

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Scramble Crossing
Miu: ♪————
Shiho: ...
Ichika: I like her song...
Honami: Me too. It's so gentle and heartwarming...
Saki: *Sob* Here come the waterworks!
Shiho: ...
Shiho: (Such a gentle sound.)
Miu: ♪————...
Miu: Thank you for stopping by today...
Honami: Oh, I think that was her last song...
Saki: What?! No, I wanna hear more.
Ichika: Same. I wonder when she'll be playing next.
Miu: Phew...
Shiho: H-Hey...!
Girl A: Miu! That was amazing!
Girl B: Yeah, you drew a huge crowd even though it was your first time performing here!
Shiho: Oh...
Miu: You two came back?
Girl A: Of course! We're your best friends! We're plan on seeing every single one of your performances!
Miu: Haha. All of them? Are you sure?
Girl B: But you've improved a lot. Can I get your autograph before you get a record deal?
Shiho: ...
Ichika: Shiho? What's wrong?
Shiho: No, it's nothing...
Shiho: (That's great...)
Shiho: (Takagi didn't give up either.)
Shiho: I'm glad for her...
Saki: What do you think that song's called? Did she write it herself?
Ichika: It'd be great if we could write something like that.
Honami: I'd like that as well...! What do you think, Shiho?
Shiho: Y-Yeah... I really liked it too...
Miu: Huh...?
Miu: That's...
Girl A: Hm? What's up, Miu?
Miu: ... Nevermind. I thought I saw someone I knew just now...
Girl B: Really? Like a friend?
Miu: Friend...?
Miu: Yeah, she was.
Miu: My first actual friend, I think...
Miu: I'm glad you figured it out, Hinomori...
The next day
School SEKAI
Shiho: Honami, you fell behind!
Honami: S-Sorry...! Can we try that again?
Shiho: Alright, from the top. Also, Saki, try to slow down a little for this one.
Saki: Huh? Did I jump ahead just now? I couldn't tell at all...
Shiho: Here's a recording of what we just did. It should give you a better idea...
Saki: Whoa, you're right! Nothing gets by you, Shiho!
Shiho: I mean, I need to be able to do at least this much. Ichika, ready for another go?
Ichika: Yeah!
Luka: My, they really mean business today.
Miku: I know, right? Shiho's pushing the girls fairly hard, but they're responding beautifully.
Rin: Alright! It's time for me to get pumped too!
Len: Are you ever not, Rin?
MEIKO: Haha. So true.
KAITO: ...
Shiho: Ichika! I know you can sing more clearly during the chorus.
Ichika: Right! Let's try that again!
Honami: Okay, here we go! One, two, three, four...
KAITO: (Nobody can change their past... The pain you felt back then stays with you forever.)
KAITO: (It has ways of rearing its ugly head each time you look back...)
KAITO: (But that pain is also the reason why Shiho's here now, and she couldn't be happier.)
KAITO: (At least, that's what I feel...)
Shiho: That was good. Let's try to repeat what we just did! Once more!
Everyone: Okay!
KAITO: I'm so glad for you, Shiho...

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