The fan chants for the other members are loud enough to shake the venue, but when it's my turn, it gets a little quiet. It hurt quite a bit at first. But as I kept standing there, 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'

first of all,

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

The time for member introductions arrives.

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

Touya's turn—, Tsukasa's turn.

And then, Rui's turn.

...

The audience is silent.

Rui takes a brief breath and then greets them with his widest smile.

Fufut,~ I'm Kamishiro Rui!

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

At those words, scattered, cautious applause is heard from the audience.

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