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Inside the Train

HoukaWe had a lovely practice today as well♡

HotaruYes. With Comet Rising ahead of us, I need to work even harder.

HoukaOh my...?

HotaruW-Whoa...!

HoukaHow unusual. It is rare for the train to be so crowded at this hour. Come a little closer, Hotaru-san.

HotaruY-Yes...! Do you think some event just got out...?

HoukaThat may well be so. There are several large venues around here, after all.

HotaruUgh... It cannot be helped, but it is rather cramped...

AnnouncerThe train will be swaying shortly—

HoukaHotaru-san... Perhaps you should hold on to a strap or something.

HotaruAh, you are right...! Thank you.

HotaruHmm... There! I managed to reach it.

HoukaStill... It is a bit of a stretch at your height, Hotaru-san.

HotaruEek!? Ah—

HoukaHehe. Are you all right? I just managed to make it in time.

HotaruThank you so much...! Oh, I am sorry. You had to catch me.

HoukaNot at all. Please do not give it a thought.

HoukaThe train will likely keep swaying, so you are welcome to hold on to me instead.

HotaruB-But...

HoukaPlease, do not worry. I am only doing what I wish to.

HoukaI would be far more distressed if you were hurt, Hotaru-san.

Hotaru...

HoukaBesides, I have a fairly strong core, you know? I am the drummer, after all.

HotaruA-All right... Then... if you don't mind...

HoukaHehe. By all means.

Hotaru!

HoukaThere. Just as I said, was it not?

HotaruThank you... Please let me lean on you until we reach the station.

HoukaWith pleasure♡

Houka(You may rely on me whenever you like, and as much as you like.)

Houka(If, by some terrible chance, those beautiful fingers of yours were injured, Hotaru-san...)

Houka(If they could no longer make that music, I would not know what would become of me♡)