The ryokan inn live show is about to start, Chika. Are you ready?

Yeah! I never thought I'd be performing at my own house like this! My heart is pounding!

Some of our guests listen to Aqours' songs. Whenever they see me, they always tell me to try my best and that they're cheering me on.

Some of the people staying here tonight are fans, too. You know how we promoted the live show online? They said they came all this way just to see it!

Chika.

It makes me feel even more motivated! Mito and Shima told me they're counting on me to promote our ryokan inn and boost its image, too!

I want this live show to be a success so I can grow a little as Aqours' leader. I want the names Tochiman and Uchiura to be…

Chika.

You're shaking. Are you okay?

Oh.

I'm okay. I've just been looking forward to today for a long time.

I've been wondering what it's like to sing alone so I planned this live show and made everyone, even my family, help out. I worked really hard to write this song for today.

But… I realized something when I was making the song. Even though I was making it like always, I wouldn't be able to sing it with everyone.

I'm the only one who'll be singing it. Up on stage, my voice won't harmonize with anyone else's. Just thinking about that made me feel kind of deflated.

Obviously it's gonna be that way since it's a solo live show, and I'm the one who wanted to do it in the first place. I feel kinda scared, though. Is that weird?

Not at all.

Out of the Nijigasaki girls, Rina and Ayumu were scared to go on stage at first, too. I think it's pretty normal to be anxious about standing alone in front of a large crowd.

But you'll be fine, Chika!

You!

Suddenly being on your own is definitely scary.

Although it took you until about halfway through the preparations to realize this.

It looks like the little demon Chika needs Yohane by her side after all.

BUT! You won't let all these negative thoughts get the best of you, right, Chika-chi?

That's right. You are our steadfast leader who reformed Aqours. I am certain you will succeed.

Yeah, zura. We'll be cheering you on from the audience, zura!

I'll be singing along with you in my heart!

We'll all be watching over your performance together.

You guys! Yeah… You guys are right! Thanks to all of you, I can give it my all!

Okay, it's time! You've got this, Chika!

Yeah! Thank you all so much! I'm gonna go sing my heart out. Everyone enjoy the show, okay?