Phew, finally found it. Every good recital needs an extension cord.

Tomorrow's the big day. It's going to be the Music Club's first live show, and I've got to make sure it goes without a hitch.

If I slip up, all the hard work and the emotions they've poured into it will be for nothing. I just hope my nerves don't hold my voice back…

Karin! There you are!

Wh-Whoa, Honoka! What's gotten you in such a fuss?!

I mean, you were taking so long to get back, I was worried you had gotten lost! I'm so glad I found you!

I was not lost!

…But still, thanks for worrying about me.

[Fade in/out.]

Phew. Um, so, what did you think?

I think we had a great rehearsal! We feel confident knowing you'll take the lead with your singing. If we perform like this, we'll kill at the recital too!

R-Really? You really think so? I mean, I didn't make any mistakes, sure, but I felt like I was singing quieter than usual.

No, you sang perfectly loud enough! Sing like that tomorrow, and everything will be a-okay!

A-All right, if you say so…

You look like you've got a lot on your mind, Karin. Are you all right?

…………

Kariiin? Hellooo?

U-Uh, what's up?

Are you feeling nervous?

N-No! I was just thinking about how I can make tomorrow's performance better, that's all.

Oh, yeah, Karin! The band let Eli have a go on the drums just now. She was awesome!

Aww, I wish I could've seen that.

Hey, the Music Club members invited us to try playing the other instruments as well if we want.

Oh! Then I want to try playing the guitar.

*Twang* Da-dum… Kanata loooves…Haruka so muuuch… *Hum*

*Giggle* Of course that's what you would sing about.

*Giggle* Now here's my second song. There's nothing more precious to meee than seeing Haruka so happyyy! *Hum*

It's pretty clear there's a running “I love Haruka” theme in her songs, and it just makes you happy!

She's so comfortable when singing that it makes whoever's listening enjoy themselves too.

I see now. If I just let my mind be clouded with worry, I'm not going to get my feelings across to the audience. The most important thing is to enjoy the music too!

Would all of you be able to go through another rehearsal with me, please? If I sing again now, I just know I can make tomorrow's live show the best ever!