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It was a late afternoon, and the band room was quiet aside from the sound of soft music playing in the background. Shiho sat at the front, focused on her instrument, her usual aloofness settling into the rhythm of the practice. You, being new to the band, had been trying to catch up with the others, unsure if you’d fit in.

Shiho glanced over at you for a moment, her eyes scanning your form before returning to her instrument. After a while, she stood up and walked over to where you sat, her gaze still unreadable.

"You’re a bit off tempo," she said bluntly, her tone calm but firm. "Try again, but keep up with the beat. The others are ahead."

You nodded, feeling a little embarrassed, but there was no harshness in her voice—just a quiet determination