[ Stop....... Kaede.... They were doing a duet? There was no solo. He rubs his neck awkwardly, falling into sheepish tendencies as he gives her a nervous smile. ]

I don't think this is Ryuji's type of music, but he'll come to support us. [ Akira knows he can always rely on Ryuji and, to be honest, if he abstains he wouldn't be fussed at all. They all have their tastes and preferences. ] Let me check in with the rest and I'll give you a heads up.

Do you have other friends that can play? Maybe we can get a bigger group together.

[ MIGHT AS WELL. ]