Right, that's the last of my stretches done. Next up is vocal training…

Hmm… Now, just how should I go about singing this?

What are you looking at, Karin? Seems like something's on your mind.

Oh, I'm sorry. Was I being too loud?

Oh, no, no. I was just wondering why you were looking at that paper all serious. What's on it?

Lyrics. You know how there's a recital for music clubs coming up at our school?

Oh, yeah. I did see posters for it all over the corridors, now that I think about it.

But I thought they were only going to perform instruments at that recital.

Actually, the Music Club asked me to perform guest vocals for them. These are the lyrics I'll be singing.

Wait, really?! You're incredible, Karin! Now I definitely have to go and see you there!

Thanks. It's not often you get to do guest vocals for a band, so I'm really looking forward to it.

And besides, they went out of their way to ask this favor of me. I really owe it to them to shine onstage.

You know, I did see you giving those lyrics an intense stare earlier, Karin. Talk to me if something's on your mind, okay?

I'll be more than happy to help you think it through.

*Giggle* Nothing gets past you, does it, Kanata?

It makes me really happy to be counted on for something, but what really plays on my mind is how I'm going to live up to the club's hopes.

I mean, bands and school idols are completely different, right?

Anyway, I've been going through these lyrics and trying to think of how to sing them with my own spin, but I'm worried that it won't be good enough…

Once I get caught up worrying about how to do something, I end up becoming more lost than when I started.

Riiight, I see. Hey, do you want to come out with me tomorrow, Karin?

[Fade in/out.]

…So that's why I wanted to ask you all for your opinions too.

Sorry to bring all this up on a day off, but I'd really appreciate everyone's help. If you don't mind, of course.

It's not that big of a deal, so don't worry! If anything, I'm glad you came to us for help!

Yes. We are more than happy to help you think this through.

Thanks a lot, everyone!

“Band” is quite a broad term. Their music could be of any genre.

What kind of band are you doing guest vocals for?

A rock band. We'll also be performing a rock song at the recital.

Wow! A rock band, huh! In that case, I've got just the ticket!

The best way to get to grips with rock is to experience it for yourself! Come on, everyone, let's go and rock out!