[Sheer luck, determination, skill or even more dubious concepts of the kind of 'fate' don't really matter, do they? they found each other and are now walking the same path together and that is what matters right now. These small steps are the beginning of something big.
It would be a lie to say that Kotori didn't feel really happy to see Maki here, surprising as it was (no, exactly because it was an unexpected situation?) and being guided by somebody she admires makes her put an extra bit off effort on singing yet that doesn't mean that her lack of practice can be ignored. When Maki pulls her away and gives her serious advice the little bird nods seriously.]
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It would be a lie to say that Kotori didn't feel really happy to see Maki here, surprising as it was (no, exactly because it was an unexpected situation?) and being guided by somebody she admires makes her put an extra bit off effort on singing yet that doesn't mean that her lack of practice can be ignored. When Maki pulls her away and gives her serious advice the little bird nods seriously.]
O-okay.
[She takes a deep breath and begins.]
I love you, banzai!
[It's still no good.]