[The speed Lacus learns is a relief - it means they might actually pull off a performance that's good and not just embarrassing for the two of them. She's a professional, but her question gets Haruka to pause as he thinks it over.]

It's easier to make it as a group act, in the industry where I'm from. I wasn't expecting to end up with one, but... I think how it is will depend on who your group members are.

[The start of ZOOL wasn't exactly smooth sailing - there were no issues with their production, because they had the backing of an industry giant, but the four of them all got along like oil and water at first.]

If you don't like them, it's awful. If they're just coworkers and everyone can be professional, it's not that bad, but... if they're people you could call your friends, or that you care about it's... pretty okay.

[A definite understatement, but it feels awkward to talk about how much the rest of ZOOL means to him, even after everything they've gone through so far.]

So I'd only really recommend it if you knew your group members would have your back.