...

Huh..?

You decided to come today?

Ah, yes..

Good, I was starting to miss you!

So, back to drawing?

Just when I'm bored.

That’s what I thought!
It's weird seeing you outside the music room, or alone, at that.

They decided they wanted to use it today.

Ah, WILDSIDE?
I feel like they're always doing whatever they want, wherever they want, and in any place they want.

One can only aspire to have that freedom.

Not to put pressure of any sort, but...
Haven't you thought about art?

I know you normally don’t put much effort into it, but when you do, you can be quite good!

No better than you.

Ah, but good nonetheless!

So, music is your way to go?

Hm, yeah...

You don't sound so sure!

What you said... Uh, the...

The conservatory?

...How is it?

I was there when I was in Meiji, it was pretty fun!

That's how I discovered that I wanted to study music!

I met a lot of people, both those who wanted to dedicate themselves to music and others who didn't.

Ah, but they all loved music equally, that's for sure.

If you ever go, I think you'd be delighted!

Ah, Noriko is there too, and a couple of other people in Hanasaki!

It'll do you good to see familiar faces, it can feel quite intimidating at first!

Ah, yeah.

I'll give it a thought, yeah.

Thanks again, Ichika... For, uh, you know. Telling me... and stuff.

Just let me know if you need anything, Fumiko!

Now, do share more chocolate, will ya’?

Ah– Alright...