Sakiko

How relaxing it is to simply sit down and read for a time. Much more so, when one has black tea...

Composing, scriptwriting, directing... I never have enough time.

I shall protect this band with all that I am — that is my resolve.

Such are the fruits of my labor.

Heh heh! I did it!

I mustn't be careless.

Once again, I've gotten stronger.

Simply the yield of everyday hard work.

Now, let us begin the Masquerade.

We shall grant unforgettable dreams—¹

In sickness and in health...

I shall not fear forgetting.

Well now, let us commence.

Just follow my lead.

Behold and bare witness to my resolve.

I beckon thee into a maelstrom of revelry.

So this is the view from the zenith...

And thus the curtain drops. Sweet dreams.

My band's true worth shone through.

We were flawless, with not one blemish...!

Now, together with me.

Let us adorn this banquet with beautiful flowers.

Lend your ear towards my music.

Now comes the hour of awakening.

Uika, your song is breathtaking.

Thanks! I do my best!

Such wonderful music... That's my Mutsumi!

As you will it, Saki.

You're so reliable, Umiri.

That's right. You can always count on me for peace of mind.

I can feel the passion igniting your music, Nyamu.

...I'm never getting used to you gassing me up, I swear.

Doloris.

I shall follow your lead, Oblivionis.

Mortis.

Understood. Just leave it to me.

Timoris.

I was waiting to be called for.

Amoris.

Yeah, yeah, roger that.

Saki-chan! Your timbre was wonderful!

As was your rhythm, Uika.

Saki, your music is gentle.

All thanks to you, Mutsumi.

Your form is fantastic, Togawa-san.

Thanks to your support, I'm sure.

Didn't know you had it in ya, Sakiko!

Of course I do. Thus is my duty.

Oblivionis.

I shall be on guard.

Oblivionis.

My will shall be like iron.

Oblivionis.

Do not be careless. For it can lead to calamity.

Oblivionis.

Be very careful. I will not tolerate a single mistake.

Thus ends today's Masquerade. Now to prepare for the next one.

Any comments on my acting today, Miss Director?

It was as if one's own heart aches in the face of Amoris's misery — A superb performance, in my book.

Nice going, Sakiko! Togawa to you later~²

...Right. Farewell.

The rhythm was off during the pre-chorus.

It's no issue to get caught-up in the moment, but as the drummer, you must always maintain the correct—

I get it already! Promise I'll be more careful next time~!

Fantastic performance today, Nyamu. I'm eager to see you keep this up next time.

Yeah, yeah, whatev— Wait, WHAT!?

...Thought I was losing it for a sec.