Ako and Rinko were worried about Tomoe and Lisa. Understanding their concern, Yukina and Sayo cancelled practice for that day.

"Onee-chan didn't come with me to school today. And Lisa-nee wasn't there either. I'm really worried, Rin-rin." Ako was getting more and more nervous by the minute.

Rinko tried to comfort her. "Ako-chan... Don't worry. We'll... Find them..."

Ako looked up at her best friend with hope. And nodded.

"Yeah! We'll ask them what happened, and help them!"

Rinko smiled. She was glad Ako was smiling again.

They went to the music store, because Ako remembered hearing Tomoe saying something about it.

They entered, and were greeted by Himari and.... Lisa!

"Lisa-nee!" Ako ran up and hugged her, almost knocking her over. Rinko hugged her as well.

"Hey, guys! Sorry I wasn't at practice. There was something I needed to take care of." Lisa apologized.

"Everyone was... Really worried..." Rinko pointed out.

Ako asked, "Did you see Tomoe? Was she at school?"

"Wait, I thought she was sick! She wasn't at your house?"

"No! Where could she be?" Ako began to tear up.

Himari, who didn't say anything this whole time, came up with a suggestion. "Maybe she's back home now. We could go check."

Being hopeful again, Ako ran off to her house, followed by the other girls.

Please be home, Onee-chan.

Intermission 1 complete. Opening Intermission 2...