I hate to leave Emma mid-conversation like that, but I said I would be there on the sidelines of that stage for everyone.

If Nozomi is about to perform, then I need to be behind that curtain cheering for her on her solo debut.

Especially after what happened before school yesterday.

...

The Joint Solo Live Show is finally happening tomorrow!

μ's seem to be finished with their preparations, Aqours are too...I think.

All that's left to do is help my Nijigasaki girls finish there preparations.

But before that, all I need to do is pray for everyone's success.

...

NOZOMI: "Oh, hey! Have you come to visit the shrine?"

AKI: "Hi, Nozomi! I thought I'd pray for the solo live to be a success."

NOZOMI: *Giggle* "I had the same idea! Let's pray together, shall we?"

...

AKI: "We've done all the prepping and practicing we could before the event. The only thing left for me to do was to come here.
I get nervous if I'm not keeping myself busy."

I probably get that from my Dad. He's a total workaholic after all.

NOZOMI: "I get it. We must have some guardian angels watching over us, though.
It's not like I'm nervous about performing alone, but I've gulped down all of my worries!"

AKI: "You gulped down your worries?"

NOZOMI: "I guess I mean that I've accepted my feelings without lying to myself.
So I feel like I can give it my all, now. *Giggle* Look forward to my turn tomorrow!"

AKI: "I'm totally excited, Nozomi!"

NOZOMI: "Heh...heh, I bet you are."

...

But now, it's time for Nozomi to perform. I really hope it goes well for her.

NOZOMI: "Hi, everyone! Are you having fun at our show today?"

*CROWD CHEERS*

NOZOMI: "You might not know this, but I'm actually a pretty good fortune teller. In fact, I did a tarot card reading just before the show.
The carda told me that everyone here today will find happiness! The cards never lie!
I'm sending all my good vibes out there, so I hope they reach all of you!"

...

...

AKI: "Nice one, Nozomi! It was really fun, and it suited you so well."

NOZOMI: "Really? I had lots of fun, too!"

AKI: "I knew it was a good idea to bring your fortune telling and dancing to the forefront of your performance. Your charm shined through!"

NOZOMI: *Giggle* "I didn't think so many people would enjoy me alone. I was really surprised."

AKI: "Really? I told you that lots of people were excited to see your soli performance, didn't I?"

NOZOMI: *Laugh* "That's true, you did. But actually seeing them in person was amazing... My heart is still pounding."

AKI: "For sure, you got to actually hear everyone cheering you on. I'm happy for you, Nozomi. Congratulations!"

NOZOMI: "Yup. Thank you!"