One, two, three, four, now stand in a line… Strike a pose!

*Huff* *Puff* *Pant*

Yeah! Pretty good, I'd say!

We made it through a run without a single mistake, zura!

That was amazing, you three! You nailed it!

Thank you very much. However, it appears we finished on the day that we scheduled for, just as I suspected.

I've said it before and I'll say it again—finishing on time is impressive enough as it is!

We have you to thank for helping us successfully get this far. I hope you'll stick with us a little longer until the live show is done.

Of course! Just leave it to me!

Now then… I know it's a bit early, but let's finish up practicing now that we've reached a good stopping point in the choreography.

I agree. Tomorrow will be the home stretch where we can tackle anything else that requires attention.

The song and our costumes will be finished soon too, zura. The live show feels like it's getting closer and closer. Now I'm really excited, zura!

I am too. I really want everyone to see it all in our actual onstage performance as soon as possible. That's why we have to stay focused, right up until the end!

(Hanamaru) Right! (Dia) Indeed.

[Fade in/out.]

The sunset in Uchiura is always so pretty every time I see it. It's so soothing… Hm?

Kanan!

Oh, it's you! How come you're out here so late? Oh yeah, Hanamaru did mention that you were staying at her place tonight. Isn't she here with you?

She's making dinner with her family. She told me to take a walk until dinner's ready, so I've been strolling around here.

Don't push yourself too hard, seriously. Today's practice may have finished up earlier than usual, but it was still really intense.

I know, I know. I'll be back home before the last ship calls in. I didn't want to forget how it felt when we all danced together today, that's all.

It's okay. You already danced a lot today, and it's not like you won't get another opportunity to dance again before the real performance.

I dunno… People tend to forget stuff right away. And besides, I can't get enough of dancing—whether it be Aqours or AZALEA choreography.

The more you dance, the more new possibilities you notice. I get a glimpse of my future with the others. I even realized a bunch of stuff while dancing just now.

New possibilities? Like… Wait, are you saying you found a way to improve the choreography?! It was obviously perfect already!

I think it's a pretty tiny detail. It probably doesn't even warrant any fixing… But I don't want to settle for less than perfect. This is our future, after all.

Kanan… You really love both Aqours and AZALEA, don't you? I understand how you feel. I'll do whatever I can to help you all reach that future!

Thank you. It's really reassuring to have someone like you at my side.

Someone's calling. Hello, Hanamaru? Right. Mm, okay. I'll head back to your place now then.

It sounds like dinner's almost ready. I have to head off now.

Hey, hang on just a bit longer. I wanna buy Hanamaru some snacks or something to say thanks for always working so hard.

That's a good idea. Her family is treating me to their hospitality tonight, so I'll buy them something tasty for dessert before I go back!

Great! We don't wanna keep her waiting. Let's do this at top speed!

Well, top speed is a bit—hey, I told you not to push yourself too hard! Kanaaan!