Good morning, Nozomi.

Good morning, Karin! Thanks for inviting me to practice with you today.

I'm the one who should be thanking you. It's a huge help to have you here.

When I heard that you wanted to get your performance down pat for the summer festival, I couldn't just let you run circles around me.

Great, I'm glad to hear it! Okay, let's start by showing each other our performances. Can I go first?

Sure! I can't wait to see your dance!

All right, here I go…

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Phew… What do you think?

It was really nice and super sultry. It would be even better if you paid a bit more attention to what you do with your fingertips.

My fingertips, huh. I see. Thanks Nozomi. It's really helpful to get some objective advice about my own performance.

I'm more than happy to be of help. Okay, my turn next.

I'm so excited to see your performance!

I'll give it my best shot!

[Fade in/out.]

Well, that's about it. How was it?

That was so good! How should I put this? It has a lot of variety, and you've really nailed the stand-out moments.

But I think that maybe if you pull your chin back just a little bit more when you turn, you'll look even better.

Hmm… Thank you, Karin! I'll get this worked out perfectly before the show!

Watching your performance, I felt that you were really giving it your all. But I'll be the one who makes the audience go wild at the show, you know.

μ's is really pulling out all of the stops this time! We aren't just going to let you walk all over us!

*Giggle*

We're both saying the same thing, aren't we?

I guess we both feel the same way about our performances.

I can't wait for the performance on the day of the festival!

Yeah, let's both put on burning-hot shows worthy of a summer music festival!