Kyouichi and Makoto notice their classmate Sayama Shouko listening to music (via headset) at class and getting very upset when the teacher confiscates her music player. When Kyouichi is able to help an irate Shouko getting a drink from the school`s malfunctioning vending machine they start talking about music and some band whose singer retired and Shouko mulls over applying for the position. Shouko invites Kyouichi to join a concert of her own band tonight, and later on a special nightly excursion.