Nagi

*Yawn*...

Morning, Nagi.

Nagi

Morning...

You look sleepy~

Nagi

Mornings make you sleepy. That's just how it is.

Hey, Izumi-san, listen to this. At our last match, the coach was...

Houka

You still can't settle on a practice plan? That sounds difficult...

Could you read that short story I told you about? I really want to hear what you think, Houka-san.

Houka

Oh my, you finally finished it♪ I'd be happy to, if you want my thoughts.

Oh, Houka-chan! Look at my new nails! Aren't they cute?

Houka

Oh, they're lovely. They're perfect for the season, too. I think they're wonderful♪

Nagi

...

Nagi

(Houka's weirdly well-connected. Or maybe she just gets along with all kinds of people.)

Nagi

(Well, she is good at making nice, at least. Makes sense.)

Nagi

Sleepy...

Oh, right, Houka-chan! Actually, I think I'm gonna start a band!

Houka

Oh, how lovely. I hope it turns into something you really enjoy♪

So, I wanted to ask you something...

Nagi

(Oh, no... I know where this is going...)

Houka-chan, would you play drums in our band!?

Not many people want to play drums, and having someone experienced would be a huge help! What do you say?

Houka

I'm grateful you thought of me, but... I don't plan on playing in any other bands right now.

Come on, please?

Houka

Um... This is a difficult one...

Houka・Nagi

!

Houka

...♪

Houka

If I leave things vague...

Houka

My bandmates would scold me. I'm sorry♪

Nagi

(This girl...)

Izumi-san and Kotohira-san have been in the same band since middle school. They're really close, so don't pressure her.

Oh, I see. Sorry! I'll look for someone else, then!

Houka

Not at all, please don't worry. I'll be rooting for your band from the sidelines♪

Nagi

You sure know how to use me when it suits you...

Houka

How cold. We're the only two first-years in millsage, after all.

Nagi

Say whatever you want.

Houka

Hehe... Oh, right. I nearly forgot.

Nagi

...?

Houka

Good morning, Nagi-san. Let's do our best today as usual♪

Nagi

*Sigh*...

Nagi

(I hope we're in different classes next year.)