Just you wait, Nico… I'll make you eat your words.

I wasn't made songwriter yesterday, you know. I was forged in the fires of the entertainment industry!

And you'd better prepare yourself too, Little Baby, because I'm about to get serious.

O-Okay!

I'm gonna incorporate everything I learned about performance and set production back in the US.

And I wanna pay close attention to the sound, too.

Sounds like this is gonna be a large-scale production.

Of course! I'm gonna make this a show where I shine the brightest of all!

Naturally, that means I've gotta step up my game, too.

Say, could you help me come up with a special practice routine?

When it comes to this kind of thing… Well, you're better than me, at least.

Of course! I've got you covered!

Okay, let's see. What do you think is the most important thing you need to work on?

The first thing that comes to mind is my physical abilities.

As I am now, I can't even start thinking about putting on a performance that lives up to my vision.

So working on your strength and stamina, then?

In that case, I think we should start with a routine like this and work our way up in stages. What do you think?

…Huh? Isn't this a little too lax?

This won't be enough. I want something more potent.

But if you take on too much at once, your body won't be able to adjust…

It's fine! I'm 14! I may be a year ahead of you in school, Little Baby, but my body's still young. I'll be okay!

Whaaat?!

I'm putting my pride on the line for this event.

That's why you're going to support me through it! And I won't take no for an answer!