Everything all right, Shizuku?

I've been practicing my part all this time, but no matter how much I practice, I keep going off beat midway through.

Oh, really? Could I take a look at the sheet music?

This part is a transcription of traditional Japanese music handed down over time, so I can't really get a handle on the rhythm.

Hmm, this does look hard to learn. I wonder what's the best way to play this.

Let's go and watch some other hayashi players practicing. Maybe that will give you some ideas.

[Fade in/out.]

Wow, those surigane players didn't skip a beat.

They all seemed to have different ways of playing, so it'll be tough to learn from.

Even though they're moving their bodies up and down as they play, their movements were so perfect.

Their movements were perfect…

Ah, maybe that's it!

Yes, yes! Like this, right?

Wow, you're doing it, Shizuku!

You're totally staying on beat! That's great!

When I heard Eli say they moved their bodies to stick to the beat, I realized that there is a link between the rhythm of your playing and the movement of your body!

I see. You learned the rhythm together with the movements, like learning dance choreography.

That's right! I finally got the hang of it. Thank you so much, Eli!

You're welcome. I'm glad I could push you in the right direction.

All right! Now to make up for lost time. Here I go!

You're so motivated, Shizuku. We had better make sure to keep up with you.

Yes, you're right!

[Fade in/out.]

Nice work, Shizuku! Your surigane rhythm was perfect!

Thank you! I have all of you to thank for helping me practice until the very end!

No, no, that was all you! Let's fire up the festival with our performance tomorrow!

I can't believe the festival is tomorrow. Time really does fly.

My heart's beating so fast from the excitement and the nerves. I hope I can sleep well tonight.

Shizuku, would you like to share a futon tonight? I think I'll be too excited to sleep if I go to bed alone, too.

Oh, I'd love to. I'm sure I'll sleep like a baby with you, Emma!

Hey, what happened to Mari and Kanan?

Oh, there they are.

Hmm… What should I do…