*Huff* *Huff* *Huff*

I feel like you're pushing yourself a little too hard lately. It'd be better if you slowed down a bit.

I'm sorry to worry you. I just want to be sure that my stamina is up for a harder song and dance session for this upcoming event.

Ever since I started practicing with you all in this club, I see the world in a completely different light.

There were all kinds of things I never paid attention to or noticed before, but now I'm getting better on all sorts of fronts.

I'm thinking this next event will be a chance to show all of my fans just how much I have grown.

I must practice more than ever before and perfect my whole performance!

I see, I think I get where you're coming from. Then that means there's only one thing for me to do.

I've gotta watch over you and make sure you don't over-exert yourself!

I would appreciate that! If I can ask you to look after that, then I can focus on working harder!

Then let's wrap up practice for today. You should stretch for a bit longer and take some time to cool down.

[Fade in/out.]

Weird. We were supposed to meet up about now. Where's Setsuna? She's never been late like this, especially not on the day of a performance.

I hope she's not sick. Or maybe she's lost? No way. She would've called me by now. What if she's been in an accident?! I-I have to call her right away!

She's not picking up… What do I do?

I've left her a message for the time being, but I hope she's okay.

I want to go get her myself, but what if we wind up passing each other? No, I should just…

I-I'm so sorry! I d-didn't mean to keep you waiting!

Oh, thank goodness! I was so worried! You were running late and I couldn't get a hold of you or anything.

I'm really, really sorry! I'll get ready straight away!

[Fade in/out.]

Did something happen, Setsuna? It's not like you to run late like this.

N-No, nothing happened. It's just that, um, I overslept.

There's no way you would oversleep on an important day like this. What are you hiding?

I-I'm only human, so I oversleep every once in a while.

Remember what I said during the student council election? You can talk to me about anything.

Oh… You're right. Um, it really is not a big deal. My parents just stopped me on my way out the door.

That discussion with your parents hasn't ended? Are they still trying to have you do other extracurricular activities now that you're no longer part of the student council?

Yes, we are still talking about it. I know I said it at the time, but I understand that it's not the kind of issue that we can work out right away.

I want to talk with them some more and have them understand exactly where I'm coming from.

I'm so sorry. I really did worry you a lot, didn't I? I promise I'm just fine.

If you say so, I'll believe you. But if something happens, I want you to tell me. I promise I'll be there for you.

Thank you very much. But now is the time for me to focus on using my voice to show everyone the new and improved Setsuna Yuki! And I want you there by my side watching over me!