Oh? You three aren't going home yet?

Not yet. We're gonna practice a little more, so you can head home first.

Then I'll stay back with you guys.

It's secret training just for Kanan, Dia, and me!

Secret training for the three of you? Really?! That sounds so cool!

I know, right? We'll definitely show you how we look in our powered-up glory later, so head home and rest up while we do our thing.

Mm-hmm! I bet you're exhausted from Kanan's grueling training, right? Rest itself is an important part of practice!

…You're right. I'll head home first then!

Be careful on your way home!

Gosh, I'm not a kid! I'll be fine! *Chuckle*

[Fade in/out.]

Phew. Let's have a little break. You two should hydrate, too.

I know I was the one who suggested it, but working through a special practice schedule after an already rigorous practice session is super tough!

We made the decision to go through with this, so I won't be accepting any complaints.

Aw, c'mon. Just let me complain an itty-bitty bit.

Only if it's us two you're complaining to.

You guys are the only ones I would ever complain to!

…Then please allow me to vent as well.

Huh?

I TRULY am finding it quite taxing myself, Kanan. I would love to lie down, even if only during our break time.

See? Even Dia's exhausted.

Geez, way to back me into a corner! Fine, I'll spread our towels so we can lie down.

Hm? Do you mean to say that you're also tired, Kanan?

Well, of course I am. I put together the most intense training schedule I could because I knew we could handle it!

That explains why it's so draining!

Haaargh… I'm beat.

I very much wish to sleep like a log…

Just because you guys are tired doesn't mean you should go straight to bed when you get home. You need to make sure you have a proper meal full of nutrients.

And be extra careful not to fall asleep in the bath.

Also, Mari? Show me your feet.

Huh?

Ah, of course. We should ice them.

I've brought an ice bag with me so please use it.

What?! Yeah, I'm tired, but my feet don't hurt.

If you hurt yourself, we're going to have to stop you from practicing.

This is extra insurance to ensure that you will be carrying out your super-duper intense training tomorrow as well.

Seriously?!

*Laugh* You should see the look on your face.

*Giggle* I was only kidding.

*Chuckle* Ahahaha! Gosh, you guys are so mean!

Oh, maybe I should massage my feet first before I ice them up. Gotta make sure we work out all of that lactic acid and other post-training nasties, right?

We should all do it together.

Good idea.

So our challenge is to return to that dream we left behind on that stage back then, right? Could I maybe ask for a little more?

And what might that entail?

How about I take a stab? You want the three of us to win, don't you?

Bingo!

I don't think that's asking for more at all. There's no question that we are aiming to win.

If we're going to enter as the original Aqours, then we will have our eyes on the prize!