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Sayo
...
Tsugumi
... Thank you for waiting. Here is your coffee.
Sayo
Ahh, thank you very much. Rainy days like this allow for good progress when reading.
Tsugumi
Fufu, that's true. It's strange how you can get more lost in a story compared to when there's silence.
Sayo
And if I also have a cup of your coffee with it, it enhances it even further. It feels as though I am enjoying a very luxurious time.
Tsugumi
It's embarrassing to hear you praise us that much. Please have your coffee while it's hot.
Sayo
Yes, I shall.
Sayo
... Ahh, delicious...
Sayo
While it has a firm bitterness, there is a gentle flavor to it... one that relaxes the mind.
Sayo
... It makes me truly glad that I came here today.
Tsugumi
Sayo-san...
Tsugumi
... Thank you as always for your hard work.
Sayo
What...?
Tsugumi
I'm sure that since Roselia went pro, you've had lots of hardships that I can't even imagine.
Tsugumi
But please take care of your health, and don't overwork yourselves.
Sayo
Hazawa-san... We will. Thank you.
Sayo
It has not been long since we officially went pro, but there are times when I feel that we have set foot on a difficult path.
Sayo
However, we were prepared for that from the beginning. It is the path that we chose after all.
Tsugumi
... In that case, I'm sure you'll be fine. Sorry for saying something uncalled for.
Tsugumi
I think you're really energetic right now. You also seem like you're confronting your challenges head-on.
Sayo
Fufu. That may be the case.
Sayo
The coffee tastes even more delicious today. Did you perhaps change how you grind the coffee beans?
Tsugumi
No, we did it the same as we always do.
Sayo
Is that so...? But something seems...
Tsugumi
... If you felt that it was different than usual, I think the reason for that difference is sentiment.
Sayo
Sentiment?
Tsugumi
Yes. It might be yours as the coffee drinker... or it could be mine as the person who brewed it.
Sayo
That is...
Sayo
... I see. So you also had something to make you steel your resolve.
Tsugumi
Yes. Mine... and the others' as well.
Tsugumi
I think it's amazing how Roselia keeps proceeding to the world ahead.
Tsugumi
You're active as a pro band and put on incredible performances on large stages...
Tsugumi
But we will- Afterglow will move forward too.
Tsugumi
We might get lost and worry a lot, but we'll still move forward.
Tsugumi
On our own path that we will find for ourselves.
Sayo
...
Sayo
I see. I cannot afford to be outdone then. As a member of Roselia, I have my eyes on even greater heights after all.
Tsugumi
Fufu. I won't lose either.
Sayo
Well then, I hope that we can continue to be rivals that drive each other to new heights.
Sayo
... By the way, may I have a refill of my coffee?
Tsugumi
Of course. I'll bring it out to you right away.
Transcript
Tsugumi
Hello! Are the others... I guess they're not here yet.
Marina
Tsugumi-chan, hello. Afterglow made a reservation for today, right? If I remember correctly, your time slot is...
Tsugumi
It's in an hour... It looks like I was eager and got here too early.
Marina
Fufu. It seems like it... You're more energetic than usual today.
Tsugumi
D-do you think so...? No, you may be right.
Tsugumi
After seeing Himari-chan trying so hard the other day, it kind of filled me with even more motivation than usual.
Marina
Wow. Was there some reason for that?
Tsugumi
There was. She gave a lot of thought to Afterglow's future and even went to ask CHU²-chan for her opinion.
Tsugumi
Seeing Himari-chan like that made me want to do even more...
Tsugumi
I figured there should be a lot more that I can do for Afterglow.
Marina
I see. So that's why you decided you'd do something too.
Tsugumi
Yes, that's right... I knew that she was worried about something, but all I could do was listen to what she had to say.
Tsugumi
But she made a lot of decisions on her own and then took action.
Tsugumi
In order to make a choice that suits us the most, she considered a lot and faced her decision...
Tsugumi
It made me think that I have to do what I can too.
Marina
I see. Leave it to the leader to get the other members this fired up.
Marina
But I think that having someone lend you an ear is really gratifying. It's also awfully important for being honest with your band, don't you think?
Tsugumi
... Fufu. Thank you very much. That might also be something I can do.
Tsugumi
We might face a lot more difficulties in the future...
Tsugumi
But I want to make sure I'm able to be there for the others in my own way.
Marina
Sure! I'm certain that no matter what happens from now on, you girls will be able to overcome it.
Marina
... Plus, it looks like you're not the only one who's motivated.
Tsugumi
Huh?
Marina
Look over there. Isn't that the rest of Afterglow walking this way?
Tsugumi
You're right! They're so early... They must be just as fired up as I am.
Marina
Fufu. I'm sure they are. You all share the same feelings, after all.
Tsugumi
Right! Okay~... I'll give practice everything I've got!