Hey, isn't Mia supposed to be here today?

Yeah, but she's not holed up in her songwriting room as usual, either. When I asked some of my friends who are third years, they said she hasn't been coming to class…

I certainly hope she hasn't gotten so absorbed in writing her song that she has allowed her health to suffer…

She won't even respond when I text her, either… Hey, why don't we go check out her dorm? If she's not here, she's gotta be there, right?

You guys worry too much. It's normal for Mia to cut off all contact when she gets serious about songwriting. It's not a big deal.

But you haven't checked to be sure that's what is actually happening, have you?

I haven't, but if she's focusing on writing, I don't wanna get in her way. I'm sure she's making a song that'll knock us off our feet.

I'm gonna go to a meeting about our next live show, so you guys better buckle down on your lessons. Bye-bye.

It's amazing how much Lanzhu trusts Mia. But what are we gonna do?

I understand where she's coming from, but I'm still worried about Mia.

Me too. That fight she had with Lanzhu wasn't like anything I'd seen before…

Then that settles it. We're gonna go see Mia.

Oh, let's buy her some food while we're at it. I'm worried she's not eating…

[Fade in/out.]

Mia, we're coming in!

Ai, you can't just waltz in…!

…She's not here.

Well, if she's not here, then where the heck is she?! She's still okay, right?!

We can't afford for you to fall apart now, Ai. Keep it together. We just need to find her.

That's right. Let's split up and search for her. There's a chance we might miss her, so I think one of us should stay in the clubroom while the other two search.

I have no idea where Mia could've gone… Uuugh! I knew I should've talked to her more instead of leaving her alone!

Please calm yourself, Ai. We need to think with a clear mind.

I feel like we don't have enough people for a real search party. Think we could ask the Club for help?

I'm gonna ask right now!

[Fade in/out.]

We had all the other clubs helping us out, but we still didn't get to finish our live show. It was my fault for not considering this outcome. I'm so sorry, guys!

Well, there's nothing we can do about it now. Besides, there were more people rushing to see us than we could've possibly predicted, and that's unequivocally a good thing!

Think we could get a bigger space, though?

It might be tough to find a big enough place. Maybe if we don't advertise as much?

But then wouldn't there be a bunch of people who'd be sad they didn't know we were performing?

Yeah. I want to keep everyone who wants to see us perform informed about what we're doing.

Hmm… Then how about we make our songs into a medley and we all just sing the first verse of each song?

But without the full song, including the intros and outros, you can't see the world the song is trying to show you. I'd like to sing the whole thing, if possible.

This is really tough…

Guys! We need your help!

Ai?! What's wrong? Why are you so panicked?!

What could a traitor like you want with us? Don't tell me you're gonna spy on us!

I just need your help, however much we can get!

Okay, why don't you have a seat first? What happened?

It's just…

[Fade in/out.]

…Oh, Mia…

Okay, but why do we have to help you? It's not our job to look after her.

I mean, it's not, but she's only 14. I'm just so worried thinking something might've happened to her…

I'm gonna help. What should I do?

Wait… Rinako?!

Kasumi, I know you. If you don't help her, you'll definitely regret it.

Shizuko…

This is a request from Ai. That's plenty enough reason to help.

Mia only just got here, too. She might feel like she has nowhere to go. We really need to find her as soon as possible.

If we're all looking for her, I'm sure we'll find her in no time.

Thank you so much!

Grr… Well, I don't really have a choice, now do I? But just so you know, you owe me one after this.

I seriously appreciate it. Thank you! You can have whatever monjayaki you want when you come by next time!

Do you have any idea of where Mia might have gone, Ai?

No, not a clue… But given her personality, I doubt she would've gone far.

Well, we have plenty of people here. I'm sure we can just fan out to find her.

Guys, I legit can't thank you enough! I'm counting on you!

[Fade in/out.]

I feel like Mia and I are kinda similar. If I were in her shoes, where would I feel best…?

Somewhere I could be alone…

Somewhere quiet…