That's awesome, Kana-chan!
You're finally going to be a healer!
Healer?
C'mon, I'm just taking the test for my provisional license!
But if you pass, you'll be all that much closer!
True enough!
That's awesome!
Treat me after you pass!
Me too!
For all matters of treatment, please stop by the clinic!
I just know you'll pass, Kana-chan!
You're such a good singer!
Go, Kana-sensei!
Let's not get ahead of ourselves...
Kana Fujii?
A gentle breeze carries your feelings to me
so I feel like you're touching me
I feel you, so I heal you
I guess everyone must be connected
That's why it feels like the sky deep in our hearts is blue and clear
I sing because when the melody carrying my wishes
and the words carrying my feelings reach you
I want them to resonate in our joined hearts
I'm sending healing harmony to you
The music draws close to you
Just like when I sing together with you... I feel you
"Go, Kana-sensei!"
"Let's not get ahead of ourselves..."
How'd you know about that?!
You don't even go to my school!
I'm just guessing based on your personality.
Now I've gone and done it...
After all that, what if I fail?
I'd be too embarrassed to ever set foot in school again!
Even if you fail, they'll still accept you, Kana-chan.
And you could always transfer to my school.
But it requires good scores on the placement exam.
At least say you think I'll pass!
It's not like passing the provisional licensing exam means we'll ever be healers.
But it's definitely the first step!
It means we're officially government certified!
But we'll still be apprentices.
We'll just have a couple more things we can do.
But you're both happy you get a chance to take the provisional licensing exam, right?
Well, I suppose.
It feels like I'm making progress towards my dream, maybe.
See?!
It's a chance we have to seize. Period!
That's right! It's our chance!
You have to be si—
Did you bite your tongue?
You have to be sixteen
or over to qualify for the
vocal treatment assistant's
exam, and we finally qualify.
But the hard part's still coming up.
The written exam has questions regarding medical knowledge,
pharmaceuticals, and vocal treatment.
There's also general knowledge.
There are so many tests before you even get to singing.
What now?
Is one of those your weak subject?
Actually, they all are!
That's not good!
But I'm less bad at vocal treatment and general knowledge than the rest!
What about basic medical knowledge?
I can manage.
She hesitated.
And pharmaceuticals?
If it comes down to it, I'll get Shoko-san to stand in!
Hey!
I'm done for!
Well, you've still got time.
I've got some old test papers I can lend you to look at.
Thank you...
I hear most people pass the written exam,
so you'll probably be fine.
And you'll definitely pass the singing exam!
Actually, I could use a little help with that...
When did your heart smile in the past?
It does seem like she's messing up at the key change.
I feel like the accompaniment's tripping you up.
Can you guys do the key change?
...smile in the past?
Awesome! You're great!
That was perfect!
I-I wouldn't go that far.
How'd you do it? Any tips?!
I just do?
It comes naturally?
They're prodigies!
It's really nothing special.
You did it just fine a capella,
so try to sing without thinking about the accompaniment.
Easier said than done.
But it's not that uncommon.
In sports, too, the best players can stumble in the most unexpected moments!
That's right!
But only once in hundreds and thousands of times!
And you can't afford that when you're treating someone.
If you're that bothered about it, why not ask Mistress for help?
I'm sure she'd give you better advice than we could.
On Break
She's still sleeping?
Yes.
She really does have to get up soon, though.
Could you wake her for me?
Yes, ma—
Absolutely!
No snuggles today!
Could you just get out of the way, please?
Kinnosuke isn't running today.
Maybe he's protecting Ria-san.
He doesn't trust us at all.
Maybe we should just give up!
Never!
This is an unprecedented opportunity to see Mistress at rest!
No wonder he's on high alert!
It's because we're going to wake her up!
I know that!
Well, Kinnosuke?
Better move fast, or I'll give you a snuggling!
This is still a form of snuggling!
Mistress? Are you awake?
We're coming in!
C-Can I take a picture?
Or maybe a video?
Please wake up, Mistress!
It's time for your warmups!
Kinnosuke? Come here now.
Kinnosuke, you've gotten so big...
Ria-san, Kinnosuke's over here!
Are you all right?
Kana...
I've never been so happy!
We've got to get to work.
On Break
Currently taking appointments
Reception
You've made wonderful progress.
You shouldn't need any vocal treatment today.
Thank you so much!
Take care!
The next patient said they'd be a little late.
Really?
Er, Mistress...
Yes?
I'm bad at changing keys.
I keep getting thrown off by the accompaniment.
Changing keys?
Yes.
You're getting thrown off?
What do you recommend?
Being thrown off by the accompaniment suggests you're listening first and singing second.
Instead of following the music, follow the baton of your heart and run parallel to it.
That will keep you from being tripped up by the accompaniment.
Baton?
I know it won't be easy at first.
The first thing you'll want to do is listen to lots of skilled singers.
You have a good ear, so I think you'll hear it.
Right!
Now, please send in the next patient.
Thank you so much!
That's right. I need to listen to more of Mistress's songs!
I never got to see Mistress sing!
If only you could handle sketching duty...
But your art is so bad.
Maybe I'll give myself a cold and ask Mistress to treat me!
Stop that!
Don't subject yourself to a cold over something like that.
Fine.
These are books about singing.
If you still don't get it, come back to listen again.
Mistress! Can I come and listen, too?
I think you've got it down just fine.
W-Well, I'm happy for the compliment...
Give it your best.
Yes, ma'am!
I read Mistress's books cover to cover,
but I was half asleep by the end, so I barely remember anything!
Kana Fujii!
Um... me?
That's your name, isn't it?
Meet me after school today.
I'm here! Sorry for the wait!
You're late!
Lateness can be fatal!
She's a lot like Reimi-chan.
Well? What did you want with me?
Just follow me.
Get back here!
I didn't think you'd be so fast!
Why'd you run away?!
My parents told me not to run off with strangers!
Well, I suppose that's a good policy.
I'm Kana Fujii.
Though I guess you know that already.
Shinobu, explain.
We're Sonia Yanagi and Shinobu Honosaka from the next class over.
Yeah, I know.
What?!
But you just called me a stranger!
Sonia-chan, you've been living overseas.
And our class can't stop talking about how pretty you are!
I know I'm pretty.
So why did you pretend not to know me?
My impish spirit?
Why are Karasuma's students like this?!
You know Mistress?
Explain.
Sonia-chan used the overseas grade-skipping system
to get the academic credit and qualifications to become a C-rank healer.
A C-rank healer?!
Her parents were transferred overseas,
No appointments now
and they were worried about her living all alone.
They go way back with my grandmother,
so she's staying at our clinic.
Your clinic?
My grandmother is the head physician here.
Really?
Do you want to become a healer too, Honosaka-san?
No, I prefer to work behind the scenes.
There is no "behind the scenes" in this line of work.
You're right.
Well, I like composing and creating accompaniment.
I see!
Shinobu?
Here you are.
Thanks!
But you're really a C-rank healer? That's amazing!
In terms of talent, I should be an S-rank healer.
If not for those ridiculous rules...
Hey, Sonia-chan?
Yes?
You did call me out here for a reason, right?
I just wanted to get a measure of one of Karasuma's students.
Ah...
But never mind.
I'm S-rank in talent, but there's no point in me worrying about it.
It's not like it will get them to rescind the age and experience requirements.
I totally get you!
Who needs those silly old rules?
Yeah, I hear you!
What are you after?
Wh-What an accusation! I'm not after anything!
If you want something, come right out and say it!
Teach me how to sing!
No.
But I came right out and said it!
Are you stupid or something?
You expect me to give aid and comfort to the enemy?
Enemy?
I know.
If you want me to teach you that badly,
say, "Sonia-sama, please give this fool the gift of your copious expertise."
Maybe then I'll consider it.
Sonia-chan...
Please... give... this... fool...
Your heart's not in that!
Espressivo!
(with great emotion)
C'mon, don't be mean!
Students of Karasuma are my enemies!
What's all this "enemies" stuff?
I'm going to show the world of vocal medicine that age is no barrier to talent!
If I surpass Karasuma, the academic world will have to acknowledge me!
That makes us enemies!
I didn't exactly sign up for this...
But...
You said "if" you surpass her...
So you're worse than her right now?
I'll defeat her!
I'll! Defeat! Her!
Understand?!
I see! You want to write music for therapeutic purposes.
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Rice Crackers
Yes... The composing, mixing, and accompaniment for songs used in healing...
I want to do that kind of thing.
Still, she's kind of a tyrant, huh?
Making you explain things and pour her juice... it seems pretty rough.
Actually, that's just...
I'm really shy, and I have a hard time expressing myself.
I wanted to be a composer,
but everyone around me assumed I wanted to be a healer,
and I couldn't object.
Sonia-chan told me I have to express myself in my own words.
She makes me explain things to help me build up my communication skills.
She's actually pretty caring, then!
And she always sticks with me.
She's the reason I can talk with you like this!
You really can!
Enough gabbing! Just follow along!
And don't talk to me, either. Is that understood?
Kana-chan?
It hurts...
Where does it hurt?
M-My stomach...
What week are you in?
Th-The 29th...
Eight months...
Braxton Hicks contractions?
I see. That's very common.
But there's a chance of a premature birth.
And in a place like this...
Shinobu...
Right!
We need an ambulance.
The patient is a woman in her twenties.
She's eight months pregnant.
Complaining of lower abdominal pain...
Who are you?
C-rank healer at Honosaka Clinic, Sonia Yanagi.
Location, the 3rd district park in Nishimachi.
That's Shinobu Honosaka over there.
This one's not worth mentioning.
Mean!
A healer?
Sonia-chan!
There's a fire nearby, so they won't get here right away.
This is my first pregnancy, so—
No need to worry.
I'll alleviate the pain.
Shinobu, give me an OW in SV.
R-Right!
S-Sonia-chan, what are you doing?
I'm going to stabilize the mother until the ambulance arrives.
You can help, too.
B-But...
I'm just an apprentice, without even a provisional license...
Healers of C-rank or higher can use an apprentice as an assistant.
Don't worry. You're just helping.
I'm running the main treatment here.
Now, let's begin.
Fujii-san?
Can you hear it?
She's so good...
So very gentle
The sound
of a pulse that holds you dear
You can feel it, can't you?
Echoing, echoing, so strongly
A sound you can hear from each other
because you're as close as two people can be
Yes, sometimes you'll be afraid
But listen hard
For a voice nearby telling you, "It'll be all right."
It will talk about all the things you'll see
So many new sights to greet your eyes
The blooming flowers, the color of—
—the sky
"I want to see them all with—"
Fujii-san!
Oh no! The patient!
The patient...
Mistress!
You both did very well.
I'll take over now.
Yes, sometimes you'll be afraid
But listen hard
For a voice nearby telling you, "It'll be all right."
It will talk about all the things you'll see
So many new sights to greet your eyes
The blooming flowers, the color of the sky
"I want to see them all with you."
So many things await you ahead
So many wonderful things
The day you'll take hands
And envelop each other with warmth
How do you feel? Has the pain subsided somewhat?
Yes... It's just gone, like a bad dream.
You should be able to walk on your own now.
But just in case, you should go to the hospital for a checkup.
That's my card.
Give it to the doctor who sees you there.
All right. Thank you.
It's here! The ambulance is here!
Mistress?
Yes? What is it?
I was so impressed by your healing!
I'm just glad it all worked out.
R-Right...
You're Sonia Yanagi who works with Honosaka-sensei,
and her granddaughter Shinobu, correct?
Y-Yes...
You've been through a lot.
Yeah. I know I messed up...
I don't know what we would have done if you hadn't come!
Your failure was the result of a lack of experience.
What should we have done, Mistress?
When we were singing...
You lost sight of one thing.
The baby inside her.
That's right.
That song can be used in a lot of different situations,
but with a pregnant woman, you need to sing to the mother and child in turn.
At the key change?!
You heard it that time?
Yes!
Get those key changes down.
I will!
This isn't over, Karasuma!
I'll pay you back for this!
I swear I will surpass... and defeat you!
I can't wait to see it. Give it your best.
I don't need you to tell me!
I'll show you up with my grazioso and con fuoco tempo!
I realize now that everyone's heart has something in common
The truth is, I can even feel that pain of yours
I know the warmth of your hand on mine
So I try to find something even I can do
(We believe it like singing)
I embrace my one tiny chance
And the kindness of your wish to one day be by my side forever
I can hear a precious voice saying, “Don't forget” (please remember)
I want you to wish for a miracle just once
(So we always sing a song of wish
Our hearts are gazing at each other)
Lucky!
I wish I'd been there!
How was Ria-san's song?
It was amazing! Just too cool!
I'm sure!
It was so educational, and now I want to sing even more!
Seeing Ria sing live really is something.
Despite how she looks behind closed doors...
When sleeping?
When sleeping!
Shoko, you look every bit as silly when you're sleeping.
I suppose I do!
Mistress, is that...
I just received them.
Testing Ticket Name: Kana Fujii Date of Birth 26 May 2006 Address Appointment Time: Written Exam 8:20~12:00
The tickets for your provisional license exams!
Song 2 "Can I Take a Picture? Or Maybe a Video?"
Song 3 "Cleanup, Run • Run • Run"
We've been told the day for our provisional license exams.
I'll work my hardest on this first step to my dreams!
It's less a prayer for luck, and more begging for help?
Help me! God, Buddha, Hibiki!