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Before Band Practice

NonokaRicchan...

RitsuHm? Yes?

NonokaPlease, take a seat right here.

RitsuOkay... Thank you.

RitsuUm... Is something wrong?

NonokaYou see, Ricchan... Nono-chan...

NonokaNono-chan is envious of you, Ricchan.

RitsuReally...?

NonokaYes. Whenever we play guitar together in practice, or when I watch Ricchan's guitar streams...

NonokaI always think the same thing... your playing is tight and spot-on, Ricchan!

RitsuThank you.

NonokaThat's gotta be because you practice properly every single day!

RitsuDon't you do the same?

NonokaNo, no! What goes into our practice must be different!

RitsuWhat goes into it... I see.

RitsuEven two ramen broths that look the same can smell and taste completely different if they're made with different ingredients.

RitsuAnd the same goes for guitar... Is that what you mean?

NonokaYes! I wanna hear your secret recipe, Ricchan~

RitsuLet's see...

RitsuI make sure to do the basics every day, like practicing to a click and running through fingering exercises.

NonokaBravooo...!! Magnificent...!!

RitsuYou really don't need to applaud...

NonokaOh, it absolutely is! Nono-chan is giving you a standing ovation!

NonokaTraining steadily, day after day, one little step at a time...

NonokaJust like doing bunny hops across the field... Wait!!

NonokaLet's call it the Bunny-Hop Technique!

RitsuThe Bunny-Hop Technique... That's a good name.

RitsuI think your guitar playing is wonderful too, Nono-chan.

RitsuIt's passionate and dynamic. Your strumming is powerful and completely fearless.

RitsuIt's like watching a pro drain noodles... snapping the noodle basket down in one clean motion... Wait!!

RitsuThis is... the Extra-Firm Downstroke...!!

NonokaExtra... firm...!!

NonokaSo that's it... Nono-chan's guitar was extra firm all along...

Ritsu...!

NonokaRicchan, thank you. You helped Nono-chan realize something important.

RitsuNot at all.

RitsuToday's practice will be a dream collaboration between the Bunny-Hop Technique and the Extra-Firm Downstroke.

NonokaWait!! Then that means...!

Ritsu、NonokaThe Extra-Firm Bunny-Hop Technique!!

RitsuHehe... Now I'm looking forward to hearing how we sound together.

NonokaYeah! Let's have a total blast~~!