Natsume

Hmm...

Natsume

This isn't the phrase. It fits in all wrong.

Natsume

It needs something with real flair... Like—

Um... Excuse me!

Natsume

...?

We were hoping to film a dance video up here...

Natsume

Oh, yeah? Knock yourselves out.

No, um... That's why...

Natsume

? What?

Come on, you have to say it properly!

But she's scary...!

Fine, I'll say it!

Natsume

...?

Well, since we're filming a dance video... could you stop playing your guitar for a little while?

Natsume

Huh? Why?

Natsume

It's not like I'm trying to get in your way. I said you could do whatever you wanted.

No... We're going to dance, you know? Obviously, we'll be playing the song so we can hear it.

Wouldn't your guitar get in the way?

Natsume

Get in the way...? Did you just say my guitar is getting in the way?

Eek...

Natsume

Ugh... This is exactly why brainless kids are the worst... You have no idea, do you?

Aren't you the one who doesn't get it? We're trying to make some good high school memories here.

We're not like some senior who plays guitar all alone!

Natsume

Oh? Well, aren't you feeling bold.

Natsume

Then I'll say exactly what I think. Is that really the kind of youth you're satisfied with?

What...?

Natsume

If one person playing guitar is enough to throw off your dancing, your skills must be pretty damn shallow. And you're going to put that on display?

Natsume

You'll put your faces and the name of your school all over social media, and all you'll get is a few fleeting "likes."

Natsume

And what good will that do you for the rest of your lives?

W-Wha...!

Natsume

You can't become someone, so you throw yourselves into whatever gives you an easy way to feel fulfilled.

Natsume

I'd rather play guitar alone a thousand times over than live a life lying to myself.

L-Let's just go...! I'm sorry. Excuse us!

H-Hey, wait... Ugh! You don't even get to make memories like this 'cause you're a loner!

Natsume

Hmph. At least she has a gift for parting shots.

Natsume

Wait... What I just said was pretty cool, wasn't it...?

Natsume

I have to add that to my autobiography notes...!

Nagi

*Sigh*... You really caused another scene, didn't you?

Natsume

What!? Nagi... and Houka too!? How long have you been there!

Houka

We have only just arrived♪

Nagi

People in class were getting all excited about going up to the rooftop, so I had a bad feeling about it.

Nagi

And, well... it was exactly what I expected.

Natsume

What? It's like you're saying this is all my fault.

Nagi

It is, though... We're the ones who'll be getting complaints later, you know.

Natsume

Not my problem.

Houka

How cruel. You were so dependable when millsage was in trouble.

Nagi

Exactly. You were even the one who kept everyone together.

Natsume

You two only join forces at times like this...

Natsume

You've got the wrong idea. I didn't do that for either of you.

Houka・Nagi

?

Natsume

I told you. I only wanted to protect Kanata's music... and the band.

Natsume

If you all quit on your own and broke up the band, I'd be the one in trouble.

Houka

Well, I understand that much, but...

Nagi

Could you perhaps live a little more peacefully?

Natsume

Hmph. That's impossible—

Natsume

I'd rather play guitar alone a thousand times over than live a life lying to myself.