Taki

Make sure each note in that part comes through clearly. Otherwise, the hits won't land.

Anon

I know, I know~! Rikki, you're such a demon! A total drill sergeant!

Taki

I'm not a demon or a drill sergeant. If you're serious about being in a band, this much is expected.

Anon

I mean, sure, but~!

Anon

But can't you compliment me once in a while? I'm practicing so hard I'm even giving up my break for this~!

Taki

If you want praise, play something worth praising.

Anon

If it were that easy, I would have done it already! Besides, I'm the type that improves with praise, you know?

Anon

Actually, what about you, Rikki?

Taki

What about me?

Anon

Don't you ever think, "I wish someone would praise me~!"?

Taki

Not really. I know my own skill better than anyone.

Anon

Wow, such a model-student answer!

Anon

Oh, I know! Then here's the plan: I'll start by praising you, Rikki!

Taki

Huh? How did you get to that?

Anon

Since you've clearly lost touch with your human side, Rikki, I've gotta remind you of one basic truth: Getting praised feels good!

Taki

You...

Anon

Let's see, good things about Rikki...

Taki

You really don't have to say anything.

Anon

You work so hard on composing and arranging our songs~ And you're really dedicated to your part-time job too...

Anon

And you're actually pretty good at looking out for people! I mean, you're giving up your break to help me right now.

Taki

...

Anon

And also~

Taki

Okay... That's enough.

Anon

What~?! But I'm just getting started!

Taki

Seriously, that's enough. Get back to practice already.

Anon

Fine, fine. Should we pick up from that part earlier?

Taki

...

Anon

Rikki?

Taki

About what I pointed out earlier... I only said it because I thought you could do better, or...

Taki

And, well... I do think it's kind of amazing how you never give up, Anon.

Anon

...! Rikkiii~!!

Taki

Okay, we're done talking about this! Hurry up and keep going.

Anon

Okaaay!

Anon

All right, let's do this!