After grumbling for a while, the group gradually fell silent and calmed down.
"...It's about to start, isn't it?" Chihaya Aine murmured as she stared at the ceiling.
"It's strange. I don't feel nervous at all. Was the previous event really that huge?"
Shiina Rikki was somewhat displeased by her slack, casual attitude, but she could understand it. "Of course! Compared to last time, this one... But we still have to play properly! Don't embarrass yourselves in front of our seniors! We still have a long way to go!"
"I know~ Geez~ You don't have to be so serious... What about you, Sōse-san? How do you feel?"
"Huh? Me?" Nagasaki Sōse, who had been spacing out, startled slightly before her expression quickly settled. "Mm... about the same, I guess."
It was strange. Her emotions were exceptionally calm right now. Even though she still hadn't figured out the answer, she simply felt calm.
"Looking forward to it..." Takamatsu Akari said softly.
"Huh?" X 3
The three of them looked at her.
"Tomori, what did you say?"
"...I'm looking forward to the Live later."
They exchanged glances, and Chihaya Aine brightly said, "Yeah, me too!"
"Hehe! It's just a tiny event, there's no need to be scared! Besides, Asahi-san is here~ There's absolutely nothing to worry about!"
"Hey, how can you always rely on him? Try a little harder yourself."
"Ehh~ I've been working really hard, you know. My guitar skills have been shooting up lately!"
"Then why not work even harder?"
"Ehh~~~"
"..."
Nagasaki Sōse said nothing. Although that person could be impulsive and difficult to handle at times, he truly made people feel safe.
Whatever he said he would do, he would definitely accomplish. Whatever he promised, he would definitely make happen.
When he said he wouldn't let the band