Natsume

You really like this place, don't you?

Mahoro

Yeah. I figured this was the place for an afterparty, you know? Look, there's so much sky. It feels so open, or something.

Houka

This is where we held our afterparty after our first live too, wasn't it?

Nagi

I think that was Mahoro's idea too... Here. Drinks.

Mahoro

Thanks, Nagi-chan. Everyone else got one too?

Hotaru

Yes.

Mahoro

All right, then. Here's to the success of our first live with this new lineup...

Cheeeers!!

Mahoro

Ahh...! So good!

Nagi

Aha. Same reaction as last time, too?

Mahoro

Huh? Did I say that last time too?

Natsume

Someone said you sounded like some old man.

Mahoro

Hey! I'm a high school girl, you know!?

Hotaru

...

Hotaru

(I'm so glad... The live went well.)

Hotaru

(Everyone's story... Kanata-san's story.)

Hotaru

(If I'm going to see it through to a happy ending, then I—)

Houka

Great work today, Hotaru-san♡

Hotaru

Ah... Houka-san. Great work today.

Houka

Today's live was wonderful as well.

Houka

I can't quite put it into words, but it had a kind of power unlike anything before...

Houka

I was so... deeply moved♡

Hotaru

I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

Hotaru

(Houka-san... She said she had a reason for asking me to join the band, but...)

Houka

...?

Hotaru

(I'm sure Houka-san has a happiness she longs for too, and that's why she needed me.)

Hotaru

(Then I have to make that wish come true, too!)

Natsume

Hey, Houka. You're not pestering Hotaru about something weird again, are you?

Houka

My. What a dreadful thing to say... Isn't it, Hotaru-san?

Hotaru

Not at all. She was only saying our performance at the live was good.

Natsume

Hah. You're still in middle school, so you probably wouldn't know, but anyone who praises you that freely is bound to be suspicious.

Hotaru

Is that so...?

Houka

How cruel... *Sniff*...

Natsume

No matter how much she dotes on you, I'm still keeping a close eye on you.

Natsume

One big success isn't enough. It's success every time that counts. Don't get carried away over this.

Hotaru

Yes! I'll give it everything I've got!

Natsume

What...? You're awfully fired up.

Hotaru

Yes, I am!

Hotaru

Because that's what I'm here for!

Nagi

Ooh, big words from the youngest one.

Hotaru

Ah... Did I sound a little too full of myself...?

Nagi

No? It's entertaining to watch, at least.

Mahoro

Hotaru-chan, great work today, again. And look, there are tons of snacks too~

Hotaru

Thank you. I'll have some later.

Mahoro

Oh, come on, don't hold back! I mean, Hotaru-chan was basically the star of today's live.

Mahoro

Then of course you're the star of this afterparty too, Hotaru-chan!

Hotaru

The star...

Hotaru

(That role belongs to Kanata-san.)

Hotaru

(I don't need happiness for myself.)

Hotaru

You're giving me too much credit. I could only play the way I did today because of all of you.

Mahoro

Aww, such a good girl... At this rate, I might even go buy you a cake, you know?

Hotaru

(Sweet treats. A reward.)

Hotaru

(A happiness I don't need.)

Hotaru

Thank you. I'll gladly accept the thought!

Natsume

Hey! Don't go spoiling her!

Nagi

Aha. Such a strict mom.

Houka

If sweets won't do, then perhaps a session in the Garage?

Houka

I'm sure it would be such fun♡

Hotaru

A session...

Hotaru

(Something that could be fun for me.)

Hotaru

(I don't need that either.)

Natsume

Something's fishy... Are you the one suggesting a session?

Houka

Yes. One live simply wasn't enough... I would so like to lose myself in more of Hotaru-san's music♡

Nagi

Knew it. Pure self-interest.

Mahoro

Come on, it's an afterparty. Let's keep things peaceful~

Hotaru

...

Hotaru

(What I want is for everyone to be happy.)

Hotaru

(The other five... Their happiness, not mine.)

Hotaru

(That's why.)

Hotaru

Please tell me everything... you all want to do.

Hotaru

I'll make every last one of those wishes come true!