The fan chants for the other members make the whole venue ring, but when it's my turn, it gets a little quiet. It hurt quite a bit at first. But standing here continuously, I realized something. That someday, I'll be able to fill that silence with my own voice.

The spotlight always shines equally on everyone, but strangely, people's eyes just seem to pass me by. Still, I'm going to keep waving my hand. Because I still believe that one day, there will be someone who smiles back at that hand.

If the day ever comes when someone

shouts 'Kamishiro Rui'

before anyone else,

I'll never forget that moment for the rest of my life.

The time for member introductions arrives.

Akito's name echoes, and the lightsticks wave like a tide.

Touya's turn—, Tsukasa's turn.

And then, Rui's turn.

...

The audience is quiet.

Rui takes a brief breath and then gives the biggest smile as he greets them.

Fufut,~ I'm Kamishiro Rui!

Today, I'll try to fill this venue with just my voice alone.

At those words, cautious applause can be heard from various parts of the audience.

Rui simply looks out at the concert hall, trying his best to keep smiling.