S1 Main Story/Prologue 4

Newfound Clarity, is the fifth introductory chapter of Sakuragawa:Starlight Festival.

Summary
Now that Makoto ended the contract with the Tenbashi Band Association, how will the ex-vocalist move forward? Regardless, the ruling CEO already has an another plan.

Transcript
 - A Moment Later -  [Floor 1, Harmonia Skyscraper]

(Ruruka sees her superior in the distance.)

Ruruka: Tenbashi-sama, welcome back.

Anna: Hm.

Ruruka: ...Tenbashi-sama?

Anna: May I ask, why did you bring Makoto under the skyscraper?

Ruruka: Ah- I-

Ruruka: ...It was out of my own volition.

Anna: If it was under normal circumstances, would you let them underneath regardless?

Ruruka: No.

Ruruka: I apologise, Tenbashi-sama. I have done something against your-

Anna: Don't say anything of it.

Ruruka: ..What? Tenbashi-sama, you possibly can't-

Anna: I will let you go today, since this is a different case than normal. But in the future, repeat this same mistake and I'll re-evaluate your position.

Ruruka: Understood.

Anna: Well then, I will be heading back. Get some rest for today.

Ruruka: Thank you, Tenbashi-sama.

(Ruruka leaves the hallway of elevators, allowing the CEO to have her space.)

Anna: Now then.

(The CEO takes out her phone and rings a certain supervisor.)

???: Tenbashi-sama! Greetings!

Anna: Good early morning, Shido-san.

Shido Raiden: You need the film-making division for anything?!

Anna: Ah, yes. And that is...

 - Several Hours Later - 

[Amanoshima Ginga Express, End of Hayao City, Masayoshi Ward]

Makoto: Yawn...

Makoto: ...Is it already morning? Wait...

(Makoto opens up the curtains, becoming blinded by the sun's rays on their face.)

Makoto: Oh damn, that's bright!

(Closing the curtains in the train quickly, they turn on the lights in their designated room, before sitting down.)

Makoto: Huh... Sheesh.

Makoto: Right now... It's 09:24 or something? What?

Makoto: Good thing there was a train station all the way from the skyscraper, to Momoyama.

Makoto: Although, we're in Hayao City right now.

Makoto: Hm...

 - Several Hours Ago - 

Ruruka: The experiment faculty is for the betterment of Amanoshima!..

Anna: You won't get captured or hunted down when you exit out of the skyscraper. So as long as you sign it...

 - Present Time - 

Makoto: ...Right.

Makoto: What IS up with the experiments? Why is this, the betterment of Amanoshima?

Makoto: And I also failed on saving Matsuri and Tohru.

Makoto: ...I did sign that resignation form though, so I can't step foot in the skyscraper for a while.

Makoto: Unless?

Train Attendant on speakers: As of current, you are about to enter Mikaido City of Yoshizawa Ward.

Makoto: Ah-

Train Attendant on speakers: I repeat, you are about to enter Mikaido City of Yoshizawa Ward.

Makoto: There's enough time for me to get ready, eat some food, and head home.

Makoto: And after that, I'll be able to decide what to do next, since I know what's going on...

Makoto: Anyways. Let's go,

(The lilac-haired individual gets up, takes a towel, outfit, and neccessities provided by the express. Eventually heading to the showers...)

 - Few Minutes Later - 

(As they're coming back into their room from the showers.)

Makoto: Okay, I'm done with that.

Makoto: Now onto the menu.

(Looking at the train's food service options, they glance at the menu.)

Makoto: Some of those bentos look pretty good, then there's some curries or snacks, as well as a few drinks here..

Makoto: Hang on. Hang on a second.

Makoto: "Mystery Food E"?

Makoto: Okay, what? Why?

Makoto: Who thought that to be a good idea, anyway?