Houka

We had a lovely practice today as well♡

Hotaru

Yes. With Comet Rising ahead of us, I need to work even harder.

Houka

Oh my...?

Hotaru

W-Whoa...!

Houka

How unusual. It is rare for the train to be so crowded at this hour. Come a little closer, Hotaru-san.

Hotaru

Y-Yes...! Do you think some event just got out...?

Houka

That may well be so. There are several large venues around here, after all.

Hotaru

Ugh... It cannot be helped, but it is rather cramped...

The train will be swaying shortly—

Houka

Hotaru-san... Perhaps you should hold on to a strap or something.

Hotaru

Ah, you are right...! Thank you.

Hotaru

Hmm... There! I managed to reach it.

Houka

Still... It is a bit of a stretch at your height, Hotaru-san.

Hotaru

Eek!? Ah—

Houka

Hehe. Are you all right? I just managed to make it in time.

Hotaru

Thank you so much...! Oh, I am sorry. You had to catch me.

Houka

Not at all. Please do not give it a thought.

Houka

The train will likely keep swaying, so you are welcome to hold on to me instead.

Hotaru

B-But...

Houka

Please, do not worry. I am only doing what I wish to.

Houka

I would be far more distressed if you were hurt, Hotaru-san.

Hotaru

...

Houka

Besides, I have a fairly strong core, you know? I am the drummer, after all.

Hotaru

A-All right... Then... if you don't mind...

Houka

Hehe. By all means.

Hotaru

!

Houka

There. Just as I said, was it not?

Hotaru

Thank you... Please let me lean on you until we reach the station.

Houka

With pleasure♡

Houka

(You may rely on me whenever you like, and as much as you like.)

Houka

(If, by some terrible chance, those beautiful fingers of yours were injured, Hotaru-san...)

Houka

(If they could no longer make that music, I would not know what would become of me♡)