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(It was strange seeing Ayumu on stage. It was as though I had never met her before, but also like I had been watching her forever.)
(The earnest and hard-working Ayumu that I had always known.)
(And the confident Ayumu that would take me by the hand and walk together with me that I had never met before.)
(I had never seen it before, but this was, without a doubt, something that Ayumu always had in her. Something that only came out after she became a school idol...)
(I wanted to see Ayumu be like this, and that's why I asked Ayumu to become a school idol...)
Ayumu!
Whoa! Wh-What's wrong? I can't breathe!
Thank you so much for becoming a school idol! Thanks for falling in love with school idols together with me!
Huh? Huh?!
I'm so glad that I asked you to become a school idol!
Wait... Did you...
Yeah, I remember everything now.
I was so happy to know how you felt. You took your first step towards your dream for me.
That's right. Because I want to make all of your dreams come true.
But neither you nor I can make this dream come true alone.
There's no point if we don't make it come true together.
So... promise me you'll never forget again!
How could I ever forget?!
Yeah!
How could I ever forget?!
All your feelings came right into me! I've got the shivers!
I thought that I'd spent a lot of fun times with you up until now, but you wanted me to know that was even more waiting for us ahead!
*Giggle* I'm so glad you could feel that!
I am your number one fan, after all!
I get so excited just thinking about the times we're going to have from now on. No matter what happens, every day will be fun as long as we're together.
Yeah!
If you ever forget again...
Huh? That'll never happen!
I know that. But I know something now. If you ever do lose your memories again, I can bring them back every time!
So you don't need to worry about anything! Leave everything to me!
Ayumu... You've grown even stronger than before.
That's right! Because if I don't, I won't be able to stay by your side!
That's what I've decided. I'm never going to let you go!
Hey... Hey! Oh, were you still half asleep?
Oh, I got it. You were up late last night writing a song. You have huge bags under your eyes.
Ayumu? Sorry, I dozed off for a second.
*Giggle* You've always been like this. When you're sleepy, it's written all over your face. But we need to leave home soon.
Huh? What time is— It's this late already!? The Club president can't be late for morning practice!
I'll wait for you at the door.
Okay. I'll get ready fast and meet you there!
Sure. Don't worry, I'll wait for you. I want to go to school together.
*Yawn*
*Giggle* That was a big yawn.
I couldn't stop watching you last night...
Huh?
Ehehe. I could show off and say that I was writing a song all night, but I wasn't. I was looping the recording of your show the other day!
I was definitely right to ask you to become a school idol! I knew it!
O-Oh, please!
Oh, right. There was a request for you to do another show!
Huh?
You remember that place we went on Odaiba with the chapel? They're holding an event there, and they want you to sing!
What?! R-Really?!
They want me to sing in such a lovely place?
Urmm... I'm really happy, but I'm so nervous!
Don't worry! You've grown really strong!
When I lost my memories and got all wishy-washy, you were just so cool! You were so strong! I wanted to follow you forever!
Hey, can I ask something? Do you remember everything from when you lost your memories?
Of course, I do! It'd be way too sad if I forgot!
I don't think that it'd be too sad if you did forget, but...
I'm really glad that you remember.
I'm glad that I remember it too. You did say that it'd be sad if I lost this month of memories to get my memories back.
Argh! You can forget that part!
Ahaha, too bad!
Oh, we're almost there. Let's do our best at Club today too!
Good morning!
Zao!
Good morning!
Good morning. You two are early today too.
I'm here too!
Me too!
Me! Me! I'm here too!
Huh? What are you all doing here? Was there early morning practice today?
We were all inspired by Ayumu's show the other day. We all independently arrived early.
I brought the mini rice balls this time!
*Yawn*
Mia did her best to wake up early too! She stayed up watching Ayumu's show but she still woke up!
Hey! That's not why I'm up!
*Chuckle* Thanks, Mia. *Pat*
Quit treating me like a kid!
Feels like everything's back to normal.
Treating me like a kid shouldn't be normal!
Oh! Speaking of normal...
We have a quiz today. Karin, did you study for it?
Ah... Normal can be so cruel...
Karin...
I feel you. I feel you all too well, Karin.
On that note, I did not ask you how you did on our last quiz. How did you do?
*Whine*
Kasumi, let's have another study session.
You won't get away this time. Rina-chan Board says, "Flash."
Karin, let's escape from normal!
My life definitely isn't complete without school idols!
Why'd you say that now?
I was just thinking things over again.
I could live normally without my memories, but I felt like there was something missing.
I'd be fine without it, but having it or not makes a difference in how fulfilled I feel. I'm sure that what "it" is is different for everyone, but in my case, I need to have school idols in my life.
I can't go back to not knowing what they are.
Having school idols in my life is an irreplaceable part of my normal.
It's the same for me.
I need school idols in my life too.
And people who support school idol activities.
As long as even one person says that they like me, I can be a school idol.
That's why I'm so happy that you were the first one for me.
I'll sing my heart out at the show you mentioned. And I want you to be the closest one watching me!
Ayumu, are you ready?
Yeah...
Feeling nervous?
Ehehe. I guess I am a little nervous.
But I'm okay.
Because I know that you'll always be by my side!
Yeah! We'll be together forever. Do your best out there!
You bet I will!
Everyone! Let me hear you cheer for me!
Kasumi! You're so cute!
Thank you! Now, let's have a great time!
Kasumi! Please look this way!
You can hear me, right, Kasumi?!
Kasumi! You're really cute!
(Kasumi's voice... I remember this song...)
(I've seen this before. I know that I've seen it countless times...)
(That's right... There was a contest here...)
(She lost the aerobics competition, the flower-arranging contest, the woodworking skills final, the unicycling challenge...)
(Shioriko expended all her patience teaching her for the traffic rules quiz, and that gave her the win...)
(I remember! This is where Kasumi became Hometown Idol!)
(Right... Right! She never gives up and always tries her very best. She pretends like she's okay when she feels insecure. And she always overcomes any obstacle! That's Kasumi!)
(How did I forget that? When I love Kasumi and want to support her from up close in pursuing her dreams...)
Kasumi! You're the cutest in Japan!
*Pant*
Kasumi...
What did you think? Did my cuteness explode?
It blew up the world!
Uh...
Um... Which song was the cutest?
All of them were so cute! All of them were the cutest! Kasumi, you were so cute!
Prez!
Thinking back, I thought you were really cute ever since I first met you.
You defended the Club room all alone, but when you were turning Ayumu and me away, it felt like you didn't want to be left alone.
And then when you found out that we were joining the Club, your smile was the cutest ever.
Prez! Your memories!
You always brighten everyone's day. Whenever we're worried, you turn things around and make us feel like things might just work out.
You tend to keep and try to solve your problems by yourself, and that worries us all sick, but you're strong enough to overcome them...
That's not true!
I want to be strong, but I'm not strong at all...
If you feel like I'm strong, it's because you're there for me.
Because you always believe in me... Because you always call me cute...
That's why I can always do my best with a smile!
Wahhh! You finally remembered!
Prez, you big dummy! You made me feel so sad and lonely! But I wuv you so much!
I love you so much too, Kasumi.
You still love me after everything that happened?
I love you so much too, Kasumi.
Except you forgot that!
But I fell in love with you again.
I love you even more now.
That's the same for me too!
You were still you even without your memories!
You didn't actually say that I was cute, but you were always watching me!
That was because you thought that I was cute, right?
I-It was, but how did you know that?
Yesss! I knew it!
Huh?! What?!
Uwaaah! I'm so glad! Every time, I wished that it was true!
Because the old you would always say, "Kasumi, you're so cute," every time!
But when you lost your memories, you looked liked you were thinking it, but you never said it.
When you did, I kept thinking it would be so nice if you were thinking it, but just weren't saying it. Every... Every time...
I'm so glad I believed in you! Wahhh!
I-I'm really sorry. I just... couldn't say it...
*Sob* It's fine. As long as you say it a lot now.
Prez, you have to call me cute lots and lots from now on!
You still love me after everything that happened?
Of course!
Even though I forgot all our precious memories?
But you remembered them all.
That's true, but...
It was still in the deepest part of you. All the time you spent with me.
My memories with you are really, really strong, so you couldn't really forget them.
Even though you lost your memories, they weren't gone forever. I knew that they were still there, somewhere.
That's why I thought that my cute treatment would work best.
Yeah. It worked really well.
I may have gone a little too far with the maid outfit, though.
The maid outfit was super cute!
Nooo! Please stop!
The fashion show was super cute too! You look good in anything, Kasumi!
*Whine*
Thanks for doing that for me, even though you felt so embarrassed.
I think that's the cutest part about you, Kasumi.
N-Now I'm feeling all embarrassed...
But I still want you to call me cute even more!
Kasumi, when is your next Hometown Idol show?
I want to know too! I'll make more new supporter gear for it!
What?! What's gotten into you two?
The show the other day was a lot of fun!
Yeah!
You could really tell that everyone in town really loves you.
You're like the little sister of the whole neighborhood. No one can resist loving you.
I want to put on a show like that too.
Ehehe! Ehehe! O-Oh, please, you're flattering me!
Well, I do have a little time today, so if you want to talk, I'm willing to listen.
You're the only one who can put on a show like that, Kasumi!
Your eyes were so cute and sparkled when you looked out at us in the audience! No one could take their eyes off you!
Those parts between songs where we could cheer too! Getting to let you know how we felt was the best! I was going to explode with feelings! I had to get them all to you!
U-Um, Prez, I think that's enough... You're kind of embarrassing me...
Sorry, they never could stop whenever they got obsessed with something.
I-I know that perfectly well too, you know! I've spent enough deep and meaningful time with them to know!
Is this going to be long? Maybe I should start on my run now?
I'll go too. After watching Kasumi's show, I want to put on a mini show now too!
That's a good idea. Maybe I'll put a mini show of my own.
How does a mini show tour sound?
That sounds like fun! Prez, what do you think?
That's the best idea ever! I'm excited just hearing about it!
Hold on, people! Don't change the topic on me! My turn isn't over yet!
I do feel a little embarrassed, but... but I want to get complimented a lot more!
Wahhh! I put on the best live show ever! Why do I have to buy everything...
You were last place in the run today.
I was sure I could win against Rinako and Miako!
You really thought you could?
Uhh... Well, you know, you're still tired from putting on that show.
Right! Yeah, that's right! Yeah! Right!
Oh, Prez, that looks pretty heavy. Let me hold that for you.
No, that's okay. Kasumi, how about watching the sunset for a while?
Sure!
I was really happy.
Huh? What about?
Thanks for depending on me even though I didn't remember anything.
Huh?! Y-Y-You really don't need to thank me again! Depending on you is only natural for me!
But I didn't remember anything. I wouldn't think that I could be useful.
Be useful? That isn't really why I depend on you...
There's only one thing that I want to ask from you, Prez.
I want you to stay near me, call me cute, and have fun with me all the time.
Oh, that wasn't just one thing... It was three.
Asking for three things might be too much, but they're things that I definitely, definitely need.
Without all three, I start feeling anxious.
At the show the other day, I suddenly felt anxious before it started.
But then I remembered all the things you ever said to me and got over it!
The reason I can be so cute and stay strong is because you're by my side.
I want you to tell me that I'm cute.
I want you to tell me that forever and ever.
D-Don't cry, Kasumi.
(Kasumi's tears are shining like diamonds in the sunset. They're beautiful, but they're tears of sadness. From now on, if she ever cries again, I want them to be tears of joy.)
I'll definitely do all three! I promise you!
So can I ask you for something too? I want to stay by your side, and I want to call you cute... and I want to have fun with you all the time, forever!
Of course! That's a promise between you and me!
(A scene flashed through my mind like a movie.)
(The landing of a staircase, tinged red by the sunset. A girl rehearsing as hard as she can.)
(I don't know why she's rehearsing so desperately, but she's covered in sweat.)
(Seeing her, I'm overwhelmed by how she shines. People who earnestly want something shine. I don't know what she wants, but I can respect her earnest feelings.)
(Her gaze happens upon someone passing under the staircase.)
(In an instant, she's unable to take her eyes off that person.)
(As though she had forgotten that she had been rehearsing so passionately a moment before.)
(And then, her eyes are filled with new resolve. That she would put on an act that would make them smile.)
(The girl slowly came more and more to resemble Shizuku.)
(Shizuku is always thinking wholeheartedly about acting.)
(Shizuku filled notebook after notebook to act the part of the greatest school idol ever.)
(My head was filled with Shizuku. The same way the old me's head was...)
Shizuku!
*Pant* *Huff* Yes! Welcome back!
Um, here is a cold towel for you. Are you all right?
Sorry, and thanks. I think I'll be fine now.
You started crying like a baby halfway through. My heart was skipping beats.
S-Sorry... I'm really sorry.
But how could I not cry from that?
I... suppose you could? Just for future reference, which part was it?
"Did I manage to show the real me?" hit me hard, then I broke down after that.
Wow... You started crying at that part...
I think anyone would cry there.
Making you cry wasn't the point of the play, but if it shot you through the heart, then I suppose it was a success.
Ehehe...
Oh, I wanted to ask, was the "Anata no Risou no Heroine" part of the play in the script?
We talked about the song before, but I didn't see it in there.
That was an ad lib.
Huh?! You ad libbed that?!
Yes. The transition to the live show didn't go very well...
I had to buy some time.
Th-That couldn't be just buying time! It was the perfect scene for that song!
I thought the girl in the song was there in front of me!
*Giggle* I told you once before, didn't I?
"I've gotten pretty good at ad libbing."
Yeah, you have...
But like, the way everything flowed from the play to the live show... It was just so packed with content... Were you shooting for that?
N-No, I didn't! I mean, I did want to do something that I was good at, but the part before the live show was all ad libbed!
You... really did get good at ad libbing.
Are you really sure about that?
You... really did get good at ad libbing.
Wh-Why do you look a little sad about that?!
You should be happy that I've improved!
Are you really sure about that?
Yes, I am!
And won't you compliment me on how good I've gotten at ad libbing?!
Here. Open wide. Ahhhn.
I'm fine! I can eat it myself!
What? No, you can't. You promised that you would help me develop this character.
I need to grasp how a newlywed feels, so you need to help with this pretend honeymoon!
All right... Ahhhn.
Do you like it?
Wow! It's really good! You have to try it too!
Then feed me too. Ahhn.
A-A-Ahhhn...
*Munch* This does taste very good!
Sorry, I'm getting embarrassed. It isn't a very good pretend honeymoon.
The husband in the play is also easily embarrassed, so you're perfect for the part.
Really?! Oh, good. That's a relief.
My mental image of newlyweds is like a lovey-dovey couple that holds hands and never lets go, whispering secrets to each other, and drinking out of those forked heart straws.
That was what I thought you wanted.
How did you get that image in your head?
The manga that Ayumu reads.
Ayumu... That's exactly the type of content I need!
Let's try to get as close to that concept as possible!
Wouldn't that make me different from the husband in the play?
It might be a little different... but I'm sure that he would get tired of being embarrassed and start earning his keep.
Would he...?
Yes, I'm sure!
We're finally here.
I was planning on talking to you the entire train ride, but I fell asleep halfway through... What a waste...
Ahaha. You were out like a light with a very cute face.
Cute— Th-Thank you...
You were leaning on me the whole time. Don't you think that fits the newlywed part pretty well?
Argh... Why don't I remember that?!
Huh? Did you say something?
N-No, nothing at all. But anyway, there's a beach with a beautiful view of the sunset. Would you like to go there?
Sure!
Wow!
It's incredible!
It's very beautiful!
Is it still too early to take a dip?
Yes, I think so...
But this far should be fine. Ha!
Whoa! Hey, what was that for? Take this!
Hwah! Ahahaha!
I'm so glad that your memories came back.
It may be possible to make new memories, but those new memories are made more vivid by your old ones.
You long to make more new memories because you made your past memories.
Is that a line from a new play?
No, it isn't. They're my own words.
Now is a good time for me to say this again.
When I met you, the curtains raised on the story of you and me.
And I think that what we've experienced proves that our story is irreplaceable for both of us.
Am I still your ideal heroine?
Of course, you are.
Then let's continue writing the second and third acts of our story together!
(Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined that show.)
(Karin's live show in that magnificent hall.)
(Scarlet curtains and grand chandeliers, impressive reliefs carved into the furnishings, and a magnificent stage. Yet none of it entered my eyes. Only Karin could enter.)
(No, they did enter my eyes, but Karin wouldn't let me see anything else. It was as though the entire background was shut out of my mind.)
(Ah, she wanted to make me feel this way...)
(My eyes were drawn to her striking charms. I felt like she was saying, you have to look at me with as intense a passion as mine...)
(How did I ever forget this feeling?)
Karin!
*Pant* *Huff*
How did you like it? The real me.
Don't show me any more!
Huh?
Don't do it, Karin! If you show me any more of yourself, I'm going to be in trouble! I won't be able to live life normally anymore!
Uhhh...
You don't even need to do anything to draw people to yourself! If you put on a show like this, I'll never, ever be able to think of anything but you!
In fact, I'm pretty sure I lost my memory of the last week or so of school. It's overloading my memory. I don't want to forget even a second of this live show, and my brain says that nothing else will go in!
Ahh! "Starlight" is replaying in my head! Even in the replay, you're stealing my head and my heart! No, you can have them! I offer them to you!
W-Wait! Wait! Calm down!
That's easy to say, impossible to do!
Ahahaha! So you remember everything now?
You're the you that knows me.
Huh?
You're right... I think you're right.
Come here. Let me see your face up close.
Huh? Wait, why are you this— Huh?!
Have you calmed down now?
Uhh... I'm still a little confused.
Like with my memories back and other things... I can remember everything, but my head is full of something else.
There's something I need to tell you and the others, but for some reason, I can't concentrate enough to figure it out...
Oh? Why's that?
Karin, you know exactly why...
No, I don't, so can you tell me?
It's kind of embarrassing...
I revealed an embarrasing amount of myself to you too. I won't like it unless you do just as much.
*Whine*
Your live show was too incredible.
All of your performances that I've seen until now were parts of you that you were okay showing me.
You hit everyone directly with your desire for everyone to see, for them not to see anyone but you, to be better than anyone else.
But in reality, there was another side to you. Something like the reverse side of your desire.
A possessiveness where you need everyone to want you at least as strongly as you want them.
I never thought that you would ever admit to that...
That's true. I did sing with exactly the feelings that you mentioned.
But you were the one who made me put on the performance.
Huh?
I didn't know about my own feelings until only recently.
I never even imagined that there were two sides to my performance. I was always intent on performing my very best.
But that song taught me that I have another burning desire inside me.
That song is not only about showing myself off.
The violent passion that you mentioned is hidden in it.
And it really was there inside me. But even I didn't know about it.
You knew that secret from the start and hid it inside that song...
No, I didn't really...
Really?
I doubt that you would put that kind of gimmick in the song without any real proof.
I didn't have definitive proof that it was in you. I just kind of thought it would be cool if it was.
It was kind of my own personal desire. I thought, if that was actually how you felt, I would be so happy.
It was your song, but I put my personal desires into it. I'm really sorry.
*Giggle*
Karin?
You know, I'm feeling very fulfilled right now.
Because right now, we share a secret that no one else knows.
That song contains hidden desires from both of us.
B-But that kind of changes the meaning of the whole song?
No, it doesn't change a thing. It's exactly as it always was.
We just made it explicit that they're there.
That song is about showing your desires and executing on them. We only added even more deep desires.
I feel like I can become one with that song on a deeper level now.
If you stay by me, that is.
Karin...
What is it?
Would you sing "Starlight" for only me, one more time?
I think I'll be ready to accept it after that.
*Giggle* All right. Be completely ready to accept it.
*Giggle*
She's back to being the usual Karin again.
What? Don't you think she's peppier than usual?
You think so? Karin's always been very cheerful.
Yeah, yeah. You can say all you want about me.
I'm not complaining or anything.
No, you're complaining. It's written on your face.
Were you that upset that you didn't get to see Karin's live show?
N-No, I'm not upset!
I'm not upset at all!
But she could've at least told us... I was kind of worried about her.
Hmmm... I have to say the same. I was worried for her too.
Right?
You two... Karin doesn't look it, but she's surprisingly easily embarrassed.
She didn't want anyone to see the live show but them! I'm sure!
What? Emma?! That's not true!
*Giggle* You know that you can't hide anything from me either, Karin.
Scary...
I need to remember not to try to hide anything from Emma...
But anyway, Karin! Is it true that you passed another audition?
Well, yes.
Ooh! What are you going to do next?
That's a secret.
Whoa... It's like a real garden party! Wow!
What kind of job do you have today?
I'm going to wear a dress.
A dress? Gorgeous outfits do look great on you.
So how did you want me to help this time?
Today, I don't want you to help, but to study.
Study?
Right. I learned recently that you never know when studying something will be useful, so you should study whatever you can.
But I know that what you'll study today will definitely be useful.
I don't really get it, but okay. I just watch and learn?
Yes. I'm going to get changed now, so wait a minute.
Okay!
I'm back.
Karin?!
You're gorgeous!
Karin?!
*Giggle* What do you think?
Wh-What do I think? I think you're absolutely gorgeous.
No. When you compliment someone, you don't say that you think it. I'll ask again. What do you think?
You're absolutely gorgeous! Like a bride to be!
Yours?
Whaaat?! No, uhh...
Well?
I'll make you happy...
You're gorgeous!
Uwaah! You're absolutely gorgeous, Karin!
I appreciate the compliment, but I hoped you would be more surprised.
I am surprised, but your gorgeousness won out!
I could look at you forever...
You know there's a way for you to do that, right? Do you know what it is?
Huh?! Uhh... You mean...
If you do want to look at me forever, you'd better be ready for it.
I-I'll be ready!
*Giggle* Then I'll be ready to accept it.
From now on, you'll never be able to think about anyone but me.
And I won't think of anyone but you.
Let's make a vow here and now.
Yeah!
Karin!
Oh? What is it? Why the rush?
I-I-It's an emergency!
An emergency?
The wedding dress article hit the school idol forums, and now it's everywhere! The Club's inbox is flooded with messages...
Oh, that's good news.
It's great that it's everywhere, but everyone who sees the article...
They're all claiming that they'll make the best dress design for you! It's turning into a competition, and we keep getting more and more dress designs...
What?!
They're saying the first place design should actually get made, and you should wear it...
Actually get made...
The competition is really fierce. What do you say? Is it okay with you?
I'll wear it. Whichever design wins first place.
Oh, you will? Really? Oh, good! Then let's turn it into an official design competition. I'll make a voting system.
Hold on. You have a different job to do.
Huh?
Do you want me to wear a dress designed by someone else? Or do you want me to wear a dress that you designed yourself?
...
Well?
I'm going to think of dress designs right now and win first place...
Very good!
*Giggle* I look forward to wearing the dress that you design for me!
Uwahh! This is Ai's live show!
All the songs are so full of energy! It's so hype!
Or so I thought. She has a song like this?! Wow... It's so different from the usual her...
Next is the last song. "Meccha Going!!"
(Ai said that this song was special for both of us.)
(It tells you that fun is up to you. Don't just stand there. Just keep moving.)
(There'll definitely be tons of fun waiting if I keep moving together with Ai.)
(And I'll be able to make my own fun too...)
(Ahh! I want to think harder about the song, but I can't! I need to sing with her!)
Going! Going! Moving! Moving!
Thanks, everyone! That was the funnest ever!
I'm gonna think up something even more fun for the next show, so just you wait!
Phew! That was fun! Did you watch me?
Ai!
Whoa!
The live show today was the best! Your shows are always so hype! Way too much fun! Everyone singing and hyping together! It's so crazy!
"Yuu & Ai" definitely gets all the Ai Pals revved up the most! The calls are stupid hard, but you know you're part of the song, and that gets you so hyped!
"Tanoshii no Tensai" makes me remember the hospital show. The patients loved it, and the nurses and doctors joined in too! The whole hospital was happy! You really are a genius when it comes to fun!
"Diabolic mulier" made me remember the Analog Game Research Society's movie. I felt the vampire princess's unfulfilled longing and just had to do something for her!
And then... And then...
Stop! Stop, stop!
What did you just say?
Huh?
I'm just giving my opinions?
Well, yeah, but like... did you remember everything?
You're right!
Whaaat?! Prez, you got your memories back?!
Yeah. At some point.
Wahhh! I'm so glad!
Ahaha, sorry for making you worry.
All of you, I'm really sorry.
There is no need to apologize. Now is the time to celebrate.
Yeah. But I'm kinda curious about the way your memories came back.
What do you mean?
Was it like, oh, I'm starting to remember things?
Or did they all come back at once during Ai's live show?
Uhh... It wasn't really like either of those.
When Ai's live show started, at first I braced myself, like, I'm gonna listen and remember!
But then it was a lot of fun, and I started getting super hyped up...
Then, when I was giving my opinions to Ai after the show—
They were talking about the past in their opinions, so I was like, they gotta remember, so I asked, "Did you remember everything?"
And I didn't feel like "Oh, I remembered" at all. It was more like, "Huh? When did I forget again?"
The brain is a mysterious thing. Rina-chan Board says, "Hrmmm."
But it doesn't change the fact that Ai's song was the trigger.
That shows how much power Ai has!
Ahaha! You got me blushing! Keep it coming!
You always get carried away real quick.
And it's great when I'm getting carried away, right? Ahaha!
Perhaps Ai's vibrant personality could bring back their memories.
Right, right! But it doesn't matter what the trigger was. All's well that ends well, right?
Yeah!
Everyone, once again, it's good to be back with all of you!
Ai, are you sure this is the right way?
Yeah! Don't worry!
We'll be in uncharted waters once we pass this path. Get it?
Ahahaha! Pass this path! That's great! Ahahahaha!
Wait, isn't that a bad thing?!
You figured it out?
I figured it out!
But don't worry, we'll be fine! We're following all the signs, and there's a path.
That we need to pass.
Ahahaha! Quit trying to distract me with puns! You're making me laugh!
A smile can forge a path through anything! Just trust me!
Well, all right.
The guidebook says there's a beautiful view up ahead.
I want to make it part of Ai's Totally Kewl Tokyo Course!
Huh? Didn't you already finish making that? As part of exploring Harajuku?
Yeah, I did, but I want to make a new one now!
I mean, it's in my notebook of things to do, right?
Whoa! It's got a ton more stuff since the last time you showed it to me!
Ideas just keep popping into my head!
You even put the 100-person Red Light, Green Light in here...
Yeah, I did. Because it sounds like fun.
You put turning the Seven Wonders of Niji High into the Eight Wonders too...
I'm going to leave a legacy in Niji High!
And of course, you're going to help do that!
You make me want to try doing anything and everything.
Huh? I think I hear water.
We're at the pass! Forward!
Wow! It's beautiful!
So there are places like this in Tokyo too.
Wanna put your feet in?
Huh? It looks cold...
That's the best part! Shouting about how it's freezing with friends is fun!
So anway, I'm going in!
Shoot! I-It's freezing!
I'm gonna freeze!
Ahahaha! Great face!
It's so cold that yours is super tense too.
Right. It's even colder than I thought.
But this'd definitely be awesome in the summer! It's going on the Ai's New Totally Kewl Tokyo Screaming Course!
Screaming Course...
I love it!
Screaming Course...
Karin said that everyone needs a little stimulation!
I feel like Karin meant something different by "stimulation"...
Maybe! But it's just about the same thing!
I love it!
Let's bring everyone on this course sometime!
Except only after it gets a little warmer.
Yeah, it might be a lot of fun shouting that it's freezing with everyone.
It'll make a great memory!
Wow! Behold, such scenery!
It's such a nice place!
Yeah!
Hey, let's take a photo!
Ahaha, yeah. It'd be a waste not to take one with this beautiful scene.
To me, any scene where I'm with you is always an amazing one.
A fun, happy, precious scene.
Remember that time we said we'd reminisce together about today 50 years from now?
Yeah. That was when we went skydiving.
Yeah!
I was thinking, that wasn't really all that I wanted to say.
What I wanted to say was that we need to make tons of memories that we can talk about 50 years from now!
I want to make so many memories that we could never talk about all of them!
Yeah, I want to share tons of memories with you too!
From now on, let's fill up this notebook of stuff to do together.
Let's do tons of fun stuff together!
(Kanata's voice gently enveloped and drew me into a dream world.)
(This is Kanata's live show.)
From here on out, your job is to stare reaaally closely at me.
I'll come pick you up in your dream world...
So just relax and wait for me.
(As she looked intently at me, the me I saw reflected in Kanata's eyes looked so relaxed.)
(It's because I know that Kanata will come to pick me up.)
(My head is all fuzzy... I know this feeling. It's so familiar...)
(Drawing me into a slumber from which I'll never awaken...)
...ey! Hey!
Huh?
Oh, you're finally back from dream world!
Kanata...
*Giggle* Still half asleep?
Kanata!
Whoa! Wh-Wh-What's the matter?!
You came to pick me up!
I finally made it back here!
Huh? Then...
I remember everything.
I'm back, Kanata!
I remember everything.
Really? You remember everything about me?
Everything!
I'm back, Kanata!
Ehehe... Then I really did pick you up!
Good, good!
I'm so... *Sob*
Huh? Sorry, I really shouldn't cry...
Huh... But... I can't stop... *Sob*
Wahhh!
Here, Kanata. Another towel.
*Sob* Thanks... I cried enough that I had to change towels. I'm so ashamed.
My eyes and nose are beet red too.
I wanted... I wanted to act more like a big sister when I picked you up.
Guess it didn't work out that way.
Ahaha, you're blushing, Kanata.
Well, I can't help it!
Argh, this is embarrassing, so don't look at me.
Show me. I showed you lots of my own embarrasing situations, so now we're even.
Wahhh!
Kanata, thanks for coming to pick me up.
I found the place where I want to be.
It's right here. It's the Club, with everyone in it, and right next to you.
Being with you and granting all your selfish requests makes me happy.
I thought that being a school idol was already selfish, but I'm going to ask for even more now. You'll still stay with me?
I'll still stay with you. I've told you this once before.
"Having you depend on me makes me more confident."
You know, I think maybe I forgot everything because I lost confidence in myself. I love you all, and you'd gone so far that there wasn't anything left for me to do.
I think that's where the dark rainbow dream came from.
But you took care of me in my dream, and you depended on me in reality, and that built my confidence back up. I felt like you could depend on me again.
Even without my memories, I still wanted you to depend on me.
So I want you to depend on me even more now.
Don't you think you're being too soft on me? Are you sure?
Completely!
Hrmm... Then from now on, I'll be even more selfish and demanding with you.
But I want you to be selfish and demanding with me too.
I want to grant all the selfish requests of everyone I love.
So from now on, we both have to be selfish with each other! Okay?
Okay!
Kanata! The new segment in your stream yesterday was great!
I loved it too! "Let's Read Our Dreams"!
Applying various theories about dream reading while considering the situation to unravel the truth... The mystery angle makes it a real thriller!
You can take it seriously too, so it's perfect entertainment!
Ehehe, I can't stop grinning from all these compliments!
I had a dream where I was eaten by a pink cream puff, but then I was in a lazy river pool hanging onto a unicorn floatie running away from a turtle. What do you think that means?
That's one heck of a fever dream.
It's a really cute dream, right?
Do my dream too! I opened a book from the school library, and everyone in the Club came out of it and we had a yum cha party! It was so good, I didn't want to wake up!
Anything can happen in a dream...
What kind of dream did you have, Shioriko?
Me? I... had a dream where I rode on the back of my sister's bike. It was very scary.
That sounds like it might come true.
Please do not say that! Riding double is dangerous!
Is there any way to see a dream that you want? There's a dream that I would like to have...
I want a dream where I'm surrounded by mountains of fresh bread!
I want to shrink to be microscopic and explore the Rina-chan Board's circuit boards.
Everyone dreams of being able to do anything they want in their dreams.
Is that an idea for a new segment?
Let's do it! I need to do some research!
Ah! I think I've got it!
What is it?
What to do at my next live show!
I want to do a live show where everyone has a dream that they want to have with me.
Will you help?
Of course!
Heyooo! Over here!
Oh, Kanata!
You see, this is...
We came here once before, right? I remember!
Ai said that the vibe here is like the one in your live shows, and you said that you wanted to make a stage just like it.
You wanted to fill the seats with cushions so everyone could lie down and enjoy it.
Ooh, did your memory get better?
It's a memory of you. I'd never forget it.
You're making me blush.
I want to put on a live show just like the one you said. So let's do research on this place!
Okay. Let's look over every nook and cranny.
Ehehe... Thanks for granting another of my selfish requests!
It's too early to thank me. We haven't made it happen yet. We can celebrate once we make it happen!
That's true.
I'm so happy being with you both in my dreams and in reality.
I'm so happy too.
And I'm going to make you even happier from now on!
Are you all loving this?!
Let's get you hyped up even more!
(This is Setsuna's live show... I get why the girls in class were so excited.)
(She lit a fire in my chest. My heart keeps beating faster and faster.)
(It's like I'm enveloped by 100 times as much passion as the videos. And I know this feeling.)
(The feeling that my feet aren't on the ground. The overwhelming presence that makes me forget to breathe. The impact of being shot directly through the heart with love. Not seeing anything but Setsuna...)
The next song is... "CHASE!"
(This... This song... The first song I made with Setsuna...)
(The intense passion that Setsuna had when she was nearly crushed between the two sides of her life. A passion that seems like it could explode even now.)
(Setsuna wanted to run as fast and free as she willed, to grasp the person she wanted to be, but she had to suppress it all...)
(If she couldn't break through that shell, she couldn't be Setsuna Yuki. And Setsuna Yuki would be able to break through it. So she had to start running...)
(When Setsuna started running, she was incredible. She really filled the world with love. When I saw her do that...)
(Argh, I was so stupid for wanting to forget. Even if I did, I'd still be drawn to Setsuna. I'd still want to help her.)
(No matter what happens, I need Setsuna in my world...)
*Pant* That felt great! It was the best live show yet!
Did you enjoy it too?
Yeah! It was so much fun!
And also... I remember now!
Huh?
I remember everything, Setsuna!
R-Really?
Yeah! Try asking a question.
Umm... Then when I ran away from home, where did I stay?
At first, you stayed in Emma's dorm room. You filed a proper request for permission, so your mom found out where you were.
After that, you stayed at Kasumi's. I heard that Kasumi wanted to learn your secrets, but you forced her to clean and study.
Th-That's correct!
I-I'm so glad! Ahhh!
Whoa! S-Setsuna, don't cry! Setsuna!
Are you okay now, Setsuna?
Y-Yes...
Why are you facing away from me?
A hero does not show her tears.
Well, it's too late now that I've shown you plenty. Ehehe...
To me, you'll always be a hero, no matter what you do.
Huh?
I felt so insecure all the time. You could see that and comforted me. That's why you're my hero.
Ehehe... I've become a true hero, then!
But it's only thanks to you that I could become one.
For so long, you've supported in me in doing the things I wanted to do. Thanks to you, I could focus entirely my ambitions.
In doing so, I could slowly grow closer to the person I wanted to be. I could grasp the sparkle that I ran towards.
Because of all that you've done for me, I could believe in both you and myself and push forward!
Setsuna...
But now, there's one thing that I would like to make perfectly clear.
Hm?
If your memories came back after watching a school idol live show, that means that school idols must have been the cause of your amnesia.
About that...
I feel like it's not quite that. If you ask if it's related to school idols, then it has to be, but I think that I was the problem.
The Club was ten, and then 11, and then 13... and all of you have grown into incredible school idols.
I think maybe I felt like I no longer had a role to play. Like all of you had gone somewhere far away...
Like, I didn't know why I was here anymore, and then I forgot about all of you...
The reason why you're here... If you don't know, then I'll tell you.
This isn't only for me. Everyone in the Club will say the same thing.
The reason we need you... is because we think that we need you to be here!
Please don't say that you no longer have a role to play. Without you, we can't express 100% of our feelings!
Please don't say that we've gone somewhere far away. We always feel you right next to us as we sing!
The most important thing for us is that you are there for us, just as you are!
Okay! I hope you'll always let me be there for you!
Be there for you just as I am? And that's it?
Okay! I hope you'll always let me be there for you!
Because I'll never leave any of you ever again!
We...
No, I will never leave you either!
Please watch me achieve my ambitions from the best seat in the house!
Be there for you just as I am? And that's it?
Of course!
You were thinking most for us whether you had your memories or not.
And we... No, I can't imagine a world where you aren't always there for me.
So I'd like to ask you once more...
Please continue to support me from closer than anyone else!
That movie was so good!
Yes... I can't get enough of the 4DX immersion!
I felt like I was really riding on the back of a dragon!
And the impacts in the fight scenes were amazing. Cutting, getting cut, getting blown away... I feel so much empathy knowing that I felt what they experienced!
Ahaha, yeah! Hey, should we go somewhere to talk about the movie?
Oh, there's actually something I wanted to do today other than the movie.
Really? What else?
Karaoke!
Ooh, karaoke sounds fun! The opening from the movie should already be there, and anime insert songs too... I don't know what to sing.
Yes, that's true... But, um... Today, I wasn't planning to sing those songs... Like, I wanted to express my burning feelings...
Express your burning feelings... Then should we call the others? I think it'll be even more hype if we're all there.
Ahh! No, I didn't mean it like that!
Umm... Well...
I want only you to hear me express my burning feelings!
Only me?
Yes. In the future, there may be times when you feel insecure again.
Naturally, I will do my best to make sure that it doesn't happen!
But nothing is ever completely certain, so I... want to ensure that you never forget.
I will never leave you and go far away. I am always relying on you. I need you. I want you to be near me. I want you to understand all of those feelings.
I want you to feel just how much I love you!
*Pant*
This song expresses the jealousy that I feel sometimes... *Pant*
O-Okay. I got it. Hey, Setsuna, how about taking a break and a drink?
You've done 30 songs in a row!
Oh, then there's 70 songs left!
You wanted me to hear that many songs?!
Actually, I already trimmed the list by half...
It was originally 200 songs...
The point is to make a memory that you will never be able to forget!
I want you to know all the feelings that I can usually never convey to you!
Please accept all that I am!
All right! I'll accept you! I'll accept all of you, so just take a break!
Just one more song! Just one more song, and I'll take a break!
I know you don't plan on taking one!
Everyone, did you like your lunch?
Yeah!
Did you finish all of it?
Yeah!
Oh, good! Then from here on, I hope you'll enjoy my songs!
You can sing with me, and even dance!
And now, I'll sing "Evergreen."
(It starts with a Celtic-reminiscent sound that evokes nostalgia for home.)
(And in an instant, the snow melts.)
(Right, this voice... Emma's voice is like warm sunlight flowing down on a flowery meadow...)
(I can't help but love this voice...)
(How could I have forgotten? When someone who envelops me with so much warmth and kindness was right there?)
Everyone! Thank you so much for today!
It was the best day ever!
We should thank you. Thank you so much for doing this for the children.
No, I need to thank all of you for this!
I got to sing songs that I loved all day long and see the kids' smiling faces. I was so happy!
Shioriko, please let me send my thanks to the people who made the request.
Yes!
It's such a strange feeling... I've been moving all day. I should be tired, but I feel great.
Me too! How can I express this... Right, it's like being struck by a waterfall!
A waterfall?
You mean like you're enveloped by the negative ions from a waterfall?
I'm definitely enveloped by those right now. I'm about to fall asleep.
Being pleasantly tired? No, I don't feel tired at all.
I feel like I've been soothed.
I still can't get enough of Emma's voice!
You too, Lanzhu?! Oh, come on, you're all being way too relaxed right now.
You say that, but you've been very relaxed with your head on my shoulder for some time now.
She has. Rina-chan Board says, "Stare."
Huh?! No way!
I get the feeling, Kasumi. The feeling of being so relaxed without knowing it...
Emma's soothing power is too strong. I can't win...
It's okay. You can all relax.
Oh, we don't have any drinks. I'll make original drinks for us today! Wait just one minute!
I will help... Or I would like to, but I cannot even stand...
It's like, I want Emma to take care of me. I can't fight it.
Everyone, pull yourselves together!
Yes...
Yes...
Yes...
Yes...
Yes...
Yes...
Yes...
Yes...
Yes...
Yes...
Should we call it a day after you finish your drinks?
I'll thank you again properly another day. You can go home and have a nice rest.
Yeah, today, I'll listen to the lullaby CD you gave me and fall right asleep.
Okay, everyone! Thank you so much for today! See you tomorrow! Good night!
Good night!
Good night!
Good night!
Good night!
Good night!
Good night!
Good night!
Good night!
Good night!
Good night!
Um...
Hm? What is it?
Emma, do you have a minute for us to talk alone?
Wow! What a beautiful sight!
Sorry to take up your time when you're tired from the concert.
Don't worry! I don't feel tired at all!
But what's the matter? You wanted to talk alone...
Um, actually... I remember now.
Huh?
What?! R-Really?!
Yes, really. I remember everything.
Wow! That's great! I'm so glad!
Everyone was worried about you, so let's hurry and tell them now!
Yeah, I'll tell them later. But I wanted to tell you first, Emma.
Because my memories came back while listening to your song.
My song?
Right, while listening to "Evergreen" from my request...
I felt like a ray of light flashed into my head.
The school idol that you want to be is a school idol that makes everyone feel at ease. I think it's because I truly felt at ease in my heart.
I saw everyone becoming better and better school idols, and I thought maybe they didn't need my support anymore... that maybe I wasn't needed anymore.
I think that's why I lost my memories.
That you weren't needed...
Right. I know now. I know very well! Because you told me.
You needed me whether I had my memories or not.
So it's just a matter of whether I want to be here or not.
After hearing that song, my heart felt lighter. I felt like the place where I am is the safest place in the world, a place where I can be enveloped.
Did I... become your home?
Yeah.
Maybe even more.
Yeah. The place where I can be most at ease.
Ehehe... I've become something else that I wanted to be!
I'm a school idol and your home! I'm really so glad that I came to Japan!
Maybe even more...
Even more?
Something like my beginning...
Somewhere I can go back to no matter what.
I'm sure that lots of things will happen in the future, but no matter what happens, it's where my heart will always be. Where I belong.
That makes me happy.
No matter what happens, I'll always be the place where you belong!
You're going to Switzerland again?! I want to go with you!
Kasumi, there, there.
This makes two times seeing you off.
I really hope what happens twice won't happen thrice. I want to go with you next time!
*Giggle* Of course you can! Because I have a goal I want to achieve!
A goal? I want to know what it is! Tell me, Emma!
Do you remember what I told you on our first date together?!
First date?!
What?! What do you mean by that?!
Oh, uh... You mean wanting to do a live show with everyone in Switzerland?
Right!
When we put on the show, I'll call all my family and relatives so they can enjoy it too.
And then, that night, I'll invite the whole Club to my house and feed everyone a lot, and then the next day I'll show them all my favorite places. My secret waterfall is my secret, but I'll share it with everyone!
Oh, and I need to introduce you to Neve!
A live show in Switzerland! Wonderful!
I would like to see it as a reality.
So that means that your trip with Emma isn't just a normal trip.
Huh?
You're checking out the venue for our live show.
What?!
Could you check out napping spots while you're at it?
That's a big responsibility...
Best of luck on your mission. Rina-chan Board says, "Salute."
*Giggle* Leave it to me!
Well, everyone, we're going now!
The air smells so different from Japan. I remember this air...
*Giggle* I'm glad that you remember it.
Hey, lie down here and look at the sky.
I feel like I'm being sucked in...
Right?
When I look up at the sky like this, I feel like I can go anywhere, but I also feel like I also want to stay here for a while.
That's what's strange about being home. You feel like you want to go somewhere else, but you also feel like you want to stay there forever.
But even if you leave it, you still want to come back one day?
Yeah, that too.
Should we start heading to my house?
Let me stay here just a little longer.
I want to etch all of your home into my memory so I never forget it again.
I'd prefer it if you looked at me instead.
I'm your home, right?
Instead of the scenery, etch me instead.
So you can never forget again...
Good night!
(I think my understanding of Rina was all wrong. I thought that she was quiet and reserved.)
(But on stage, she's this powerful and dynamic. All of my senses are drawn to her.)
(She shows all of her struggles and dreams to everyone. She shows us that hardship doesn't matter, so long as you can make that connection.)
(Right. That's the kind of girl Rina was. At first glance, she's unreadable, but she has all sorts of feelings deep inside, and she tries to share them with everyone.)
(She won't give up on making our connection. She's coming to bring me back.)
(That's who Rina is, and that's why I could write that song...)
(A song she could put her feelings into and connect with anyone.)
(Thank you for singing it like this, Rina!)
*Sigh*
Found you!
I was wondering where you went.
Huh? What? Where am I?!
The courtyard.
Oh, you're right. After the live show... I guess I spaced out and walked here...
Are you okay?
Maybe not. My heart's still at the live show.
Your performance was way too awesome! I already knew this, but you evolve with every show that you do, so every time is like the first time seeing you, and my happiness level is off the charts!
"Doki Pipo ☆ Emotion" today was the craziest! Like, you can already connect with anyone, but you still want to go out and connect even more!
But you're not making unreasonable demands, you're just saying it because you definitely can, and that's too cute! I want to make it happen!
You know how you made that streaming app before? Let's make it even better! If you make it so people can send speech as well as text, you can stream conversations with people all over the world, right?!
W-W-Wait, that's too much information. I can't process it all.
Oh, sorry... Habit...
Just to be sure... your memories are back?
Oh, sorry! I forgot to tell you that I remember everything! Sorry, you had to be worried sick about me! And I just kept talking on and on about myself...
I'm glad.
I-I'm really... glad...
Yeah...
It's all thanks to you, Rina. Thanks for putting on a live show for me.
Thanks for singing our first song like that.
I felt like you had come to bring me back.
No, I should thank you.
Before, I definitely wouldn't have been able to do this.
It only worked because of the time we spent together and the feelings and words that you gave me.
Do you remember that time when you said that my face was hidden, but my heart wasn't?
Oh, right. I did say something like that.
I think this was the same thing.
Just like how my face was hidden, but my heart wasn't, your memories were hidden, but your heart wasn't.
Because even though you forgot everything about school idols, you came to the Club, did things with us, and watched our videos.
So I thought your heart wasn't hidden.
That's why I didn't hide my face or my heart, and I sang wishing that you'd come out.
I'm so glad that you did come out.
We've connected just a little bit deeper.
Yeah!
Morning, Rina!
Good morning.
Where should we go today? There's a spinoff of the movie based on that game that we saw before. Want to see it?
Hmm...
There's somewhere else I want to go.
Do you remember the last time we went to see a movie?
Yeah. We walked to the park that time.
Right. We promised that we'd make time for the two of us to take time to look each other... in the eyes.
We haven't fulfilled that promise much. I want to do something other than a movie.
Rina, are you...
...upset?
...asking for affection?
...upset?
I'm not upset...
No, it's written on your face.
Urgh... I can't hide anything from you. Sometimes, that's a problem.
...asking for affection?
I might be...
I can't?
No, I'm happy that you'd want it from me!
Then can we hold hands too?
Look at all the cats!
I've always wanted to come here.
Ahaha, I'm glad that you like it. You can't keep your eyes off them.
They're all so cute that I can't keep my eyes off any of them.
They're so cute...
Huh? What?
The cats are drawing in on you...
Maybe I have Hanpen's scent on me?
Um... Everyone, the scent of the cat on me is a girl named Hanpen's.
She's a master of walks, very smart, and very brave. Everyone at Niji High loves her.
If you ever meet her, please be nice to her.
Ahaha, they're all listening to you.
They say cats can sniff out all sorts of information from scents. They're trying to learn about Hanpen, so they're watching...
Oh, she climbed into your lap.
A cat climbed on me...
Oh, and another.
My lap is warm... Fluffy...
There, there. Good girl.
Rina, let me take a picture. We can show the others later.
Can it be a photo with you? Oh, and the cats too.
I want time looking each other in the eyes, but I want time close to each other too.
Of course it's fine! Let's take a picture! Here goes! Three, two, one!
Look, it turned out great!
(Oh, right... I feel like she showed a face like this during her live show too...)
Yeah.
Hey... During that live show... At the end, you smiled for a bit, right?
Huh? I'm not sure... Did I?
Yeah. I definitely saw it. You didn't know you did?
I don't know. My head was completely full of you.
If you had that face while thinking of me, then I'm overjoyed!
I want to see lots and lots more of your different faces, Rina!
Okay!
(The sleeves of Shioriko's costume flutter and dance with her movements.)
(Shioriko is always so calm and peaceful. I never expected to feel such clear will and intent in her voice.)
(I know that it's there in front of me, but I'm too afraid to approach it. I can't reach for it. She places her hands on my back.)
(Her warm, reassuring hands.)
(If you take one step forward, tomorrow will change... Yes, that's right. I need to change. I can't simply stand here forever.)
(Features appeared on the dim shadow. What I was afraid of. What I didn't want to see.)
(I'm glad that I remembered. Because it wasn't anything to be at all afraid of.)
Yes, come in.
Shioriko... do you have a minute?
Naturally! Please, come in.
Um... Your performance at the morning assembly was really good.
Thank you very much.
I only hope that it could provide you even a little encouragement.
Yeah. I got great encouragement from it.
I wanted to tell you this right after, but I didn't know how to say it to you...
I remember everything now, Shioriko!
Huh? What?! Really?! W-We need to tell everyone right away!
W-Wait a minute! There's something I want to tell you before that!
Tell me?
Yeah.
Thanks so much for supporting me for so long. Thanks for telling me that things were okay and giving me encouragement.
Thinking back, you've been doing that ever since I lost my memories.
When you sang "Ketsui no Hikari" at the morning assembly, I finally had the strength to face myself.
I am so glad...
Naturally, I am glad that you have recovered your memories, but also that I could return even a little of the favor you did for me.
You expressed every part of me in this song. It allowed me to realize the thoughts that I had been thinking.
I am overjoyed that I could help you with this song.
And... there is one other thing that I am overjoyed about.
I have grown yet another step closer to becoming the school idol I wish to be!
You did say you wanted to become a school idol that could encourage others. You certainly gave me encouragement.
There was never anything to be afraid of from taking that last step. You knew that, and that's why you could offer so much reassurance.
*Giggle* That may be true.
The current me knows that there are wonderful things to be gained from seeing and attempting new things.
So that's why, the other day, you asked me if I could leave it to you.
Yes, that is true, but honestly, even in my dreams, I did not think it would work this quickly. I thought that it could start the process.
Start the process? It hit me right in the heart!
School idol songs really do have that kind of power!
I'm so glad that I remember how much I love school idols. There's nothing that I can have more burning passion for than school idols! I'm completely certain now!
No matter what happens to me in the future, school idols will be everything to me.
No matter what happens to you in the future?
Oh, no, never mind. I was just imagining something.
Could that have been the cause of your amnesia?
I think it may have been.
I have to talk to everyone about this too. I caused them so much trouble. I owe them an explanation.
I do not think the same way.
You have something which you wish to hide in your heart.
What matters most is that your memories have returned. That is more than anyone could ask for!
Do you have something you wish to hide in your heart too?
Is that really okay?
Do you have something you wish to hide in your heart too?
Yes, I do.
Oh, I see!
Like my feelings for my sister. They are special and complex, and I still doubt that I can explain them well in words.
But... once I can put my feelings in order, I would like to talk about them with you as well...
Is that really okay?
At the very least, it is for me.
No, I am certain that it goes for everyone in the Club!
Because it is painful for us all to have memories with you that you do not.
We want to share our irreplaceable memories of you with you.
Shioriko, what did you want to talk about?
Um... I want to make a memory with you. One so impactful that you will never, ever be able to forget it in the future.
Ahaha! Like the savanna?
The savanna... It seems like that was not impactful enough, so I think that somewhere more decisive will be better.
More impactful than the savanna? Then like Mt. Everest or the South Pole or the desert... Oh, maybe the Amazon?!
Outer space.
Outer— Outer space?!
Yes, outer space.
It seems that there are places that accept civilians, so it may be possible to arrange if I ask my parents.
What?! They'd be able to arrange it?!
But I saw on TV that astronaut training was super long and difficult. Normal civilians like us can actually go?
Please relax. A trip to outer space will be similar to taking a day trip. It does not require any major training at all.
However... it does require a detailed medical examination, training to endure high-g forces, training to acclimatize to the shock of entering zero gravity, and a lecture on how to maintain posture under zero gravity.
Oh, apart from training, it is also necessary to take out various types of insurance and acquire a pilot's license.
I-I see...
You can think of it as a somewhat difficult overseas trip!
(So Shioriko was actually like the evolved form of Ms. Kaoruko...)
This is where we'll take off on our trip to space, the spaceport!
It is finally time for our trip to space!
We've come all this way... We got through all the training... We can do this...
I feel like I can do anything so long as I am with you!
I feel like I can do anything with you too, Shioriko. We've come all the way here, after all.
*Giggle* Thank you.
I am so very excited to be a school idol and to go on big adventures.
Let's make a memory for the two of us that we will never forget. Now, time for liftoff!
Whoa!
Oh, look there! The Earth! The Earth really is so blue!
It is even more beautiful than the pictures online... It is like a sparkling candy!
The two of us met on such a massive place...
What astronomical odds. It makes me feel like it was destiny.
Yeah. On that wide world, we were in the same time and the same place, liking the same things. The probability of that is unimaginably small.
Yes. It must be infinitely close to zero. Our meeting was something like a miracle.
So that is why you are so special to me.
You're special to me too, Shioriko.
I am the person I am now because you were there.
Please let me stay by your side forever and ever...
("I'm still..." starts in silence at the bottom of the sea, looking up at the sunlight flickering above.)
(Rising up, longing to bask in the glimmering light, I feel my hazy shadow in the water taking shape.)
(I stand and start walking... and as that happens, Mia's bright and powerful voice hits me.)
(Right now, Mia is facing her past. And I am too...)
(Why did I try to throw away my past for something so stupid?)
(I didn't need to keep my fear of no longer being needed all to myself. I could've just talked to everyone about it.)
(There was someone who'd give me this much encouragement, after all...)
*Pant*
Listen to those cheers. I put on a really good performance today.
And Little Baby, your accompani—
Mia!
Huh?! Hey— What?! What's gotten into you?!
I remember everything!
Huh?!
Thanks for bringing back a part of me! I'm so sorry I forgot!
You looked so reliable when you were facing your past. I felt so reassured. I think I remembered because you showed that part of yourself.
Thank you so much! And I'm really sorry!
Hold on, hold on! Calm down! You keep thanking me and apologizing!
And if you stand around crying in the wings... Argh! Come with me!
Sorry we had to leave the event...
You can stop apologizing already. I've heard enough for a lifetime.
Urk... Okay. But why take us to a karaoke booth?
Because... isn't it embarrassing when people see you cry?
You really are a responsible adult, Mia...
Well, obviously.
Let's go over this again. You really remembered everything?
Yeah.
Even what made you forget?
I have an idea of what it might've been.
But I won't tell you.
What?! Why not?! If we know the cause, then we'll know what to be careful about from now on!
No, it isn't something others should have to care about. It's because my heart was too weak.
But, like...
When I heard your song, I thought it'd definitely be okay.
I can take pride in everything I've experienced, good and bad. It'll all become strength to push through hard times. I understand what you meant when you said that.
So I'm going to live the same way.
This will never happen again. Just relax.
So in the end, you came to your own conclusion that you could accept...
You won't rely on me because I'm younger than you!
Huh?!
Yeah, I get it! I can act all mature, but I'm still a kid! But at least treat me like your equal! You care about me a lot, but I care about you just as much!
I want you to complain to me as much as I complain to you!
Wahhh!
M-Mia?! I'm sorry! I'm really sorry!
*Sniff*
Um... I promise you. I'll complain to you as much as you complain to me...
No. You have to complain less than me.
Whaaat...
Because it's always me that has something to say to you, Little Baby.
You'd better be ready from now on.
Wooowww! So this is the million dollar view!
I didn't think anyone still used that phrase.
*Pout* Quit treating me like an old lady!
You're older than me.
But in this country, you're in university! And I'm still in my first year of high school!
Oh, my. It's the opposite of the usual fight.
It's a good dilEmma.
Because you're Emma-chi?
Ahahahaha! Emma in a dilEmma! Ahaha! Ai, that was great!
Be quiet, Little Baby! Etch the view into your mind!
Okay...
Come on, take a good look.
Tomorrow, we're giving a performance for everyone who lives here.
It still does not seem real to me that we could be here, or that the Club would be invited...
It just means that school idols' charms have reached this place too!
That's right! Some fans even came to welcome us at the airport!
That made me really happy!
I was sleepy when I got off the airplane, but my eyes were wide open after that.
People an entire ocean apart were looking forward to us coming here. That's amazing!
Let's make sure they enjoy tomorrow. Rina-chan Board says, "Teehee."
Then shall we return to the hotel to prepare for tomorrow?
Mind if I stay out a little longer? I want to take in this sight.
Of the city where Mia grew up...
(I can't sleep for some reason. My feelings are running too high.)
(Maybe I'll get some water...)
Can't sleep?
Oh, sorry. Did I wake you?
No...
I'm feeling kind of nervous...
Even though I need to sleep so I can play accompaniment tomorrow.
Are you feeling nervous, Mia?
You look pretty calm, Mia.
Are you feeling nervous, Mia?
No, not at all.
Actually, that's a lie.
Ahaha! Oh, good. We're the same.
That isn't something to be happy about.
I mean, it's reassuring to know that I'm not the only one who needs to push through their fears.
If I push through again here...
...you can be proud of yourself.
Yeah.
Growing together isn't half bad, huh?
Let's enjoy doing it tomorrow!
You know I will!
You look pretty calm, Mia.
Do I look that way?
Huh? Are those nerves on your face?
Beats me.
If you want, I can talk with you until your nerves go away, Little Baby.
Really? Thanks!
I'm really happy that we can put on a live show in your home city. But at the same time, you're part of Niji High, so I feel like you belong to us. I feel kind of conflicted...
What the heck?
Maybe it's just me being possessive?
If you think it is, then maybe it is.
I feel like it isn't something to think about with a live show tomorrow, but I can't help it.
Yeah, seriously. This is the wrong time and place for it.
Then can we think about it together after the live show's over?
What?!
I think my nerves have calmed down after talking with you. I feel drowsy... *Yawn*
Hold on one second! Little Baby, don't sleep!
Zzz... Zzz...
Did you need to make me feel this way now?! Argh...
It's a beautiful day for a live show!
Yeah, it is.
Do you think your family'll come to see you?
Yeah, they said they'd come running.
I'm really happy that I can sing here. I could only do it because I was with you and the others.
Ahaha! It hasn't even started yet! Come on, let's go!
Yeah!
Hey everyone, thanks for coming! I'm Mia Taylor, a school idol.
I'm thrilled to perform in front of you all with my awesome friends. Let's have a great time together today!
It'll be an amazing day! I promise.
Let's go, Little Baby! Let's hit them with my song!
Leave all of your being to me!
I'll dominate you!
Whoa?!
(What was that?! It was like a gust blew over me! This is what Lanzhu's performances are like?!)
(Her gaze shoots right through me. I can't even move from the impact.)
(Longing and envy for a new, unknown world.)
(It's almost like she's begging me, "I'm here now, so go out and play.")
(...)
(That's right. I couldn't get enough of how cute her childish demands were.)
(It was so charming and cute how she'd make so much noise over the tiniest things. I wanted to give her everything she wanted.)
(I wanted to see Lanzhu charge ahead, forging her own path. And I was thrilled whenever she turned to the side and smiled at me.)
(I was the one who wanted to stay by her side...)
Did you see?! That was the ultimate me, right?!
Have your memories come back? They're back, right?!
...
I knew it!
Huh? I haven't said anything yet...
You don't think you can fool me, do you?
I can tell from looking in your eyes.
That special look that only you have is back in them!
You can tell from that?!
Nothing less from Lanzhu!
You can tell from that?!
Of course I can tell! How much time do you think we've spent together?
Uh... I didn't think it was really that long...
That's true. It hasn't been.
It's strange. I think of you as someone special that I've spent a long time with together.
But that was a mistake, so I'll take it back.
W-Wait! Wait! You don't need to take it back!
Because we're going to spend a long time together from now on...
Right?
*Giggle* Looks like you understand! That's right!
Nothing less from Lanzhu!
Naturally. I've grown even more!
Ever since I met you, my life has become so unpredictable.
I've never had a plan go that awry in my life.
But after meeting you, I feel so much more alive. That's how I feel.
If you keep looking at me with those eyes, I'll keep growing and growing.
So I'll say it one more time. No leaving my side again!
Hey, are you really sure about this?
Huh? Why do you ask?
Because I never asked you to help me with charity work.
Ahaha, yeah, you didn't. But I'm interested in it now.
I can't build birdhouses like you can yet, but I can collect Hanpen's fur and set branches under the birdhouses so that they can't be seen, right?
You'll even do things that I don't ask you.
Huh? Did you say something?
I-I didn't say anything!
Anyway, once we get back, I'll teach you how to build a birdhouse.
It's hard at first, but it's easy once you're used to it. Let's make the comfiest birdhouses ever!
Ow! Ugh... Building a birdhouse is hard...
When I first started, I used a lot of bandages.
I'll put one on you now. Show me your hand.
Okay, that should do it.
This bandage is a medal proving that you attempted a challenge. Be proud of it.
You can say some really nice things. I'm ready to try again!
*Giggle* I'm supreme Club president, after all! Keeping up the Club president's morale is a big part of my job!
Huh? Wait, Lanzhu, is that notebook over there the one you wrote things you wanted to do with everyone?
Yes, it is.
The things in the last latest version already came true, so this is the latest revised version.
Huh... Can I read it?
Of course! Here!
Let me see... "Climb to the top of Mt. Everest with everyone." "Visit the Dead Sea with everyone." "Go horse trekking in Australia with everyone."
Ahaha, we're going all over the world.
That's right. I want to venture out farther with everyone...
Could you ask them to go too? I can foot the bills, so can we go see the pyramids together?!
U-Uhh... That's a little... You know, everyone has their own home situations. Maybe you could make that a goal for later?
Really? I guess I can...
I have something to look forward to in the future! *Giggle* I want us to go to the ends of the earth together!
Everyone! This is fantastic!
What? You're all riled up.
A fantastic invitation just came for us! Would you know it?
We have an invitation to appear at a festival overseas!
What?!
What?!
What?!
What?!
What?!
What?!
What?!
What?!
What?!
What?!
What?!
Overseas where?!
The details are written here. Take a look!
Ooh...
And now one from overseas...
So the joy of school idols has even spread overseas!
We just have to go to this one!
This is an opportunity to put my language studies to use!
I should make a translator app just in case.
We don't need one! My body language will solve all our problems! It'll all be smooth sailing with me!
That ship's going to sink real quick.
No it won't!
Wh-What should we do? Are we really going?
This is... a once-in-a-lifetime chance.
Yes, it is! I want to be in it!
Squee! Then we're going! I'm going to give them my song!
(You don't need to worry. Because you... you want to be with everyone!)
Wahhh! Body language is supposed to work in every country!
That's why I told you to at least learn how to say, "This please."
Rinako... Did you make that translator app?
You said that we didn't need one...
Argh! Miako, you can't leave my side for even a second!
Hey! Get off me! It's way too hot!
(We're finally here... We've come this far...)
(Everyone's enjoying themselves. They get to appear in this great festival. They can't help but enjoy themselves.)
(And this is exactly like one of the things in Lanzhu's things to do with everyone notebook.)
(Who knew that "Go to the ends of the earth with everyone" would come true this soon!)
Hey, do you have a minute?
Huh? What's the matter? Did we forget to bring something?
That's not it.
Can I hold your hand for a minute?
My hand? Sure...
I never thought that something that I wanted to do would come true this soon. Coming here with everyone is a dream come true.
I'm glad that your dream came true.
But you're getting some weird ideas in your head, aren't you?
Huh? No, I'm not.
I can see it in your eyes.
I'm sure that I had the same look in my eyes back then.
You see, I thought that anyone who left me was someone that I didn't need.
It was easier on me to think that way, and I could be stronger too.
But after joining the Club, I stopped thinking that way.
I couldn't just give up anymore.
I learned that I could get stronger if I struggled desperately.
So you'd better struggle. Struggle desperately and get stronger.
I don't know what you're so scared about, but I'll never let go of your hand. I'll struggle with you.
You got that?!
Yeah! Lanzhu... Thank you! I won't give up no matter what too. I'll struggle and get stronger.
I'll become someone worthy of standing next to you!
The amusement park, take two!
This time, you'll experience our ultimate plan!
We got early access tickets and all sorts of other things!
I wouldn't mind waiting in line with all of you, you know?
That goes for us too, but we took a big L last time, so we gotta do it right this time!
Ai doesn't like ending on a loss.
Right! I'm kinda like that, you know?
I'm looking forward to the plan that you formulated in excruciating detail!
I want to ride a roller coaster!
I want to observe the people playing ghosts in the haunted house!
You can leave that to us! Now then, off we go!
Hmm... Looks like you can wait for the parade around here.
We have brought chairs, so I will set them up.
You really did plan everything.
Heheh. We told you so.
Yes, you did. I'm surprised how smoothly we've moved. We even rode the roller coaster twice.
The castle mystery tour was a lot of fun.
The house of mirrors kept me on my toes.
I want to ride the merry-go-round one more time before we leave!
*Munch*
Emma, is that good?
Yeah! It's really good! I could eat milk tea churros all day long!
The castellas were fluffy and full of cream, and those thick bacon hamburgers were super satisfying.
*Munch* The matcha milk popcorn is good too.
Oh, they're selling character popsicles over there! Let's buy some while we wait for the parade.
Heh-heh-heh... We won't only hit all the attractions, but even try all the food! Our plan was absolutely perfect!
Ahh, I wish I could've done something like this for my date with the Prez.
That was a fun day in itself. I got to learn more about everyone while we shopped. It was a very fresh experience for me when I didn't have my memories.
Oh, right. I don't think I ever explained to you all why I lost my memories.
You don't need to do that. You remembered, after all...
No, I think I need to tell you.
You see, when I saw you all going on TV, I thought to myself, wow, you've gone so far...
You all reached a place so amazing, I thought, there isn't really anything else I can do for you.
That means I—
What are you saying?! Are you some kind of dunce, Prez?!
Huh?! No, I was—
There will never be a day when we wouldn't need you!
That's right! Just remember when you lost your memories. We couldn't leave you for even a second, right?!
That's true... You did say I could go to the Club room anytime...
In fact, we took you there ourselves.
I even took you to our morning practices...
When you could've slept in a lot longer, I kept up the habit and woke you... I'm so sorry!
I don't mind that at all! It was a lot of fun!
We took advantage of your feelings for so long.
I'm older, but I couldn't be more mature...
It's because we couldn't imagine a Club without you.
That's right. You always have to praise me up close!
You have to tell me that I'm cute!
I hate to admit it, but there's a lot I can learn from you as a composer. I need you both as a school idol and as a composer.
We cannot stop you from feeling the things which you do. You may feel the same way again in the future.
However, we will always be right beside you.
You see, we only became a Club and friends because you were there. You created that place and brought us all together there.
Without you there, we couldn't possibly be us.
All of the things that we've accomplished because you were there. We couldn't experience it with anyone else.
Because we were with you... With you, we're unstoppable. We feel like we can do anything from the bottom of our hearts.
We're going to keep moving together. From now on, wherever we go!
Yeah! Thanks, everyone!
You gave me more encouragement again... Now I don't have any secrets or insecurities left. We'll always be together!
Oh, the parade's starting!
Hello... Huh? What are you doing? Rina-chan Board says, "Confusion."
I was writing about our amusement park trip yesterday.
Huh? But that's...
Yeah. This is a practice notebook, but... I thought that other than Club stuff, I'd write about all the time that we spent together too.
It's like, the thought came back to me that I don't want to forget about the time we spent together, even when we grow up. I want to remember everything, no matter how small.
I want to etch everything into my memory so I can always remember, oh right, this happened, or that happened.
That's how it works with studying, right? Writing things down sets them in memory!
So I want to write down every day that I spend with you...
Would you mind if I took a look?
Let's see... "They sold out of the hot cranberry juice that Kanata wanted to drink, so we'll have it next time"?
A reminder?
It's important to keep reminders! I'm overjoyed that you'd remember what I said! Thank you!
What did they write about me?!
It says, "Kasumi wanted to ride the white horse on the merry-go-round, but she could only ride the donkey or elephant, so I want her to get the white horse next time."
Ahh! Prez, I wuv wuv you! Let me ride the white horse with you!
*Giggle* At this rate, you're going to fill up the practice notebooks so fast. We'll need to give you more as presents!
●/■: We helped the student council.
Shioriko, I finished collating these papers.
Me too.
Thank you so much for always helping. I appreciate it.
I will finish the rest, so you can go home now.
But you still need to put them into packets and hand them out to each Club, right?
There's still lots of work to do.
Yes, there is, but this is something that I should do.
It's something that I should do too.
Huh?
We're always supposed to help our friends, right?
Um...
The sooner you finish your work, the sooner we can all go to Club, and then we can hang out after.
I'd like for you to come to the crafts store with me again. The three of us could make something together.
I'd like to have some of your time too...
Y-You can use my time in any way that you would like!
Then we'll help with whatever we can, Shioriko.
Th-Then... I will accept your offer.
*Giggle* I'd like if if you'd accept more often.
●/☆: Ai's Aiverse operations meeting!
Hmm...
What are you reading, Ai?
Hm? A book on the metaverse!
Oh, you did say that you wanted to make a world like Niji High one day.
Right! So I'm reading up on it now! But the more I read, the deeper the rabbit hole goes!
Ai, I borrowed some more books.
Ooh, thanks, Rinari!
The books that you brought... more on the metaverse?
Yeah.
I definitely need Rinari to help make the Aiverse!
I want to help too. Rina-chan Board says, "Yis."
You can go there anytime and see friends that you love and read books or talk or play games or put on live shows.
A place that everyone loves, where you can do anything you want.
I'm going to make that happen together with Ai.
We're doin' it!
Yeah!
●/△: Fighting because they get along so well?
Hi, Karin!
We're here!
Welcome, you two. Come on in.
Thanks.
Thank you. Before we talk, I should clean up your room... Wait...
It's cleaner than I expected.
I suppose. Mia and Lanzhu told me to get my act together, so I can't keep my room a mess.
Oh... I see... Right...
You guys have to do everything yourselves in the dorms. It must be tough. It's amazing how you're all on top of things.
Lanzhu said she learned how to clean and do her laundry. I'm sure you two make great role models.
I hope that I do.
Emma? What's wrong?
Nothing...
Y-Your face clearly says that something's wrong!
Nothing's wrong!
I won't know unless you tell me.
I don't wanna.
Don't be that way. We promised that we'd tell each other everything. If we have a fight, we can always make up. Just tell me.
I don't like that I'm sad about this.
Emma, you should really tell us what's wrong.
You won't not like me anymore?
How could I ever not like you?
Yeah.
Well...
I like doing things for Karin. I like feeling that Karin needs me, and that makes me happy.
I want to do things for Karin so much. I don't want there to be nothing left for me to do for her.
But I know that the best thing for Karin is that she grows independent...
Emma! I'm sorry! I was putting on a facade because they were coming over!
Huh?!
Your closet's... so messy...
I just threw everything where no one could see, and that's all.
I'm a terrible role model!
All of your lovely clothes are all wrinkled now. *Giggle* I'll wash them again and fold them nicely.
I'd like it if you'd let me support you with anything you can't do. In exchange, you can help me with what I can't do.
But is there anything I can do for you?
There is! Right?
Yeah!
●/○: Finding a favorite subject!
Hrmmm...
Huh? Kasumi, you're doing your homework? That's great.
Oh, Prez! That's right! I wanted to get it done before Club today.
But... Hmm... I can't remember what Shizuko said...
Shizuku? Oh, did she help you with your classics?
I'm not doing classics today.
Shizuko explains classics like if they were modern day stories. It's fun, so I'm starting to get them.
But it isn't that classics themselves are fun, but the way Shizuko explains them is fun, so I had her explain physics the same way.
She did make it really fun, and I was like, "Oh, I get it now," but then...
It didn't help me memorize all of the formulas! Wahhh!
But you're amazing for taking on the challenge!
I panicked when I heard that Karin had a specialty! I need to find a subject that I'm good at too! Argh! I'd be a perfect student if there was a class on being cute and stylish!
●/○: Shizuku knows how to look after people!
Oh, have you seen Kasumi around?
Kasumi? She was doing her homework in the Club room.
I heard that you were teaching her all sorts of things.
*Giggle* It seems that Kasumi has been more motivated recently.
Well, it's Kasumi, so it may be a short-lived obsession, but we can't let this opportunity pass. I told Shioriko and Rina about this, so we're all teaching her now.
Kasumi is a simple person. She'll remember things if she understands them.
Ahaha, she's simple when it comes to learning too. That's so Kasumi.
*Giggle* Yes, it is.
We're having a study session this weekend. Would you like to come and teach her too?
Me?! My grades aren't great. I don't know if I can teach anything!
Everyone will be more motivated if you come.
Really? Then maybe I will!
●/※: I want a new bedtime story!
Hey, Shizuku...
What is it, Kanata?
Do you plan on making another bedtime story video?
Oh, I was just thinking about that! They help you sleep just as well as Emma's lullabies!
Yes! That's right!
I want to fall asleep to Shizuku's gentle voice.
Y-You're flattering me... It's making me blush.
Acting and recitation are somewhat different fields. If you like my recitation, then I can make one!
What? Really?! Yay!
Then there's a story that I want you to read for me! It's a story about two twin stars.
I've never heard of this story. Is it a fairy tale from another country?
Oh, could it be that story...
You know the one I mean?
Of course I do! It's the story that you wrote, right?
What?! You wrote it?!
That's right. A girl with insomnia asked me for help once, so I thought I'd write a story you could enjoy whether you could sleep or not.
Then wouldn't it be better if you recited it, Kanata?
Mmm... But I kind of want you to read it to me.
I'll tell the story right now, so could you read it if you like it? Please?
A-All right...
Then here goes.
This is the story of two twin stars. You and Kanata were twin stars who got along very well.
The two of us would talk and sing and sometimes turn into shooting stars and race. We had lots of fun every day.
Even when the moon said to go to sleep, the twin stars weren't sleepy. Because it was so fun together that they wanted to stay awake forever.
They'd hide from the moon and chat. What will we do tomorrow? How far will we venture? They couldn't wait for tomorrow to come.
They grew so impatient, they decided to wake up the sun. The twin stars started running. They were almost where the sun was...
But before they knew it, they were in a dream. Even in their dreams, the twin stars were together. The moon gently shone upon them.
That's how the story goes. Oh, but the "You and Kanata" at the start should be "You and I"...
Kanata, Kanata.
Huh?
I think Shizuku fell asleep.
Zzz... Zzz...
Oh my.
Looks like I'll need to ask another time. Sweet dreams, Shizuku.
●/◇: You can do it, Mia!
Hey, Rina, what's your favorite food?
Hamburgers.
Other than hamburgers.
Then... the pickles that Ai's grandma makes.
Uh... other than that too.
That's tough... Can I think of something tomorrow?
Okay. Tell me tomorrow.
Okay, then see you tomorrow. Bye-bye.
Bye!
You're staring. What's the big idea?
Oh, sorry! I just wasn't expecting that conversation.
Why do you want to know Rina's favorite food?
Because I want to try making it for her.
What?! You?!
Right. Remember that time you and Rina made a special hamburger for me?
That made me so happy. I want to return the favor for Rina.
After I make something for Rina, I can make something for you too, Little Baby.
Ahaha, thanks! I'll look forward to it!
By the way, I'd like it if you'd let me help you make it. I'm kind of curious to know what her favorite food is too.
All right, fine. You can help me.
●/▼: Lanzhu grows with every day!
Hey, how can I make it so that I don't cause trouble for Shioriko?
Huh? I don't think you're causing any trouble?
No, I'm causing trouble. Whenever I say something weird, Shioriko always fixes it or changes the direction.
Doesn't she?
Hmm... She does do that sometimes...
I want to fix that part of me too. How can I make it so I don't cause trouble for Shioriko?
I think that you're fine just the way you are.
I think Shioriko feels the same way. Right, Shioriko? No need to hide. You can come out.
Um, yes...
Aiya! You were here, Shioriko?!
I came to get you because practice is going to start soon...
You can tell her from the horse's mouth, Shioriko.
Lanzhu, I do not consider any of it any trouble. I am happy every day that I can spend together with my friend from childhood.
I like how you are direct and unable to hide anything from others. Please continue to be yourself.
Shioriko! All right! I'll stay myself and stay with you forever!
You and Shioriko need to stay with me too!
Yeah!
Yes!
●/□: Rivals improve one another!
One, two, three, four! One, two, three, four!
Okay, done.
You've both polished your dance quite a bit more.
Thank you very much! It's the result of staying late practicing with Karin!
Honestly... Setsuna never lets me stay to practice on my own.
Well, I don't want you to leave me in the dust.
I can say the same to you, Setsuna.
Ahaha, you're both so competitive.
That's true. I can push as hard as I like, and I know that Setsuna will push back with just as much passion.
It's the same for me! I don't want to waste a single second of our friendly rivalry!
So shall we do it again today? Staying late to practice!
You asked for it.
●/★: Sharing doubles the happiness!
Wow, what a cute parfait!
Isn't it?! It's a limited-time bunny parfait!
I can't bring myself to eat it.
I know the feeling. But the ice cream will melt, so... I'll take the first bite!
*Munch* Mmmm! It's good!
There are so many fruits on top, I don't know which to start from.
Ayumu, what's your favorite fruit out of all of the ones here?
I like them all, but... peaches, I guess?
Then I'll give you a peach! Here you go!
What?! N-No, it's fine, you can have it Kasumi!
You eat it, Ayumu.
When we ate that strawberry parfait together, you give me an extra strawberry. I wanted to pay it back one day.
Really? Then I'll take it this time.
Go ahead!
*Munch* Mmmm! Happiness...
Ehehe... I'm very happy too!
(Today was such a great day. Watching Ayumu and Kasumi eating that parfait filled me with so much happiness...)
(When I'm with everyone, I feel like every day deserves to be saved in an album.)
(Something so wonderful, something so precious... Why did I even think for a second to leave it all behind?)
(I definitely won't ever do that again... No, I won't, and I can't.)
(I'll make a vow to everyone.)
Ah, this feeling... I want to turn it into a song.
A song that's a vow to everyone...
Wh-Wh-Wh-What's with that song?!
Ahahaha! Ai, you're the same as everyone else!
Huh? The same? What?
Your reaction.
You heard Little Baby's new song, right?
Y-Yeah! It's crazy!
Totally crazy. Rina-chan Board says, "Twinkle."
Everyone came running in here this morning with the same reaction.
I remember you flying in, Kasumi.
How couldn't I?! With that... that... what is it... I mean, that...
That song is an eternal promise.
We vowed to one another.
I feel like I'm still dreaming.
I feel like you're all exaggerating...
We aren't exaggerating at all!
If you unconsciously wrote a song that direct, I would like you to be conscious of it!
Conscious of what?
What? How can you be this dense?!
I think this is fine for now, Ai. This song is a message from them. They'll understand once we respond to them in kind with our feelings.
Yeah, I guess so!
Then let's start responding now!
Good idea.
I'm ready to go anytime!
Huh?! Right now?!
Of course! We want to convey our feelings to you as soon as we can!
We'll sing it for the you that we love... and the you that fills our hearts with these feelings!
...!
Hello? Hello?!
Looks like they're frozen. Hey, Little Baby, you okay?
I... might not... be okay. I think... I just received something beyond my wildest imagination... I don't have the words...
I wrote this song as a vow between all of you and me. It's a vow that I'll never, ever forget the time we've spent together.
That was what I wanted it to be, but this is...
Prez, do you understand now? That's right! This is a thing between you and us... in that sense of the... Ahh! I'm too embarrassed to say any more!
I-It really is in that sense... Yeah...
I think you know how we all feel. What about you?
Yeah, I feel the same way.
I want to keep following all of you into the future. No matter what happens, we'll overcome it. I can make that vow with all my heart.
We vow to you too. From now on, we'll be together forever and ever! No matter where, and no matter what happens, we'll never forget our vow!
(Every note of the song, every move in the dance, the glances thrown my way, the hands extended toward me, the feelings in it all.)
(I was enveloped by as much passion as on that day when I saw the big screen in Akihabara.)
(The feeling of falling in love in an instant.)
(How did I ever forget this? I wanted to support school idols with all of my being...)
(How did I ever think that I might not be needed anymore?)
(They accept me. That's all that matters. As long as they accept me, I can support them.)
(Being able to support them is the most important thing to me...)
Umm... I would like to apologize for all of the trouble that I have caused...
Um... I'm reaaally sorry!
Ahahaha! It's fine, it's fine! Come on, chin up! Your head smacked into your knees!
But I mean, I made you all worry about me for a month, and I wasted a lot of your time...
Wasted? How? It wasn't a waste in any way.
It wasn't. You were all timid and nervous. That was cute.
Urk...
Argh, stop it! Karin, don't start trying to seduce them off the bat!
Prez, you don't need to mind it at all, okay? Even without your memories, you gave us so much support!
But...
But you didn't call me cute very much at all, so I'd like you to give me a month's worth...
I-I'll do it a lot more!
Um, have you determined the cause of your losing your memories?
N-Naturally, if you don't want to talk about it, you don't need to!
But I'd like to know if there's anything we should be careful about from now on...
Oh, you don't need to be careful about anything at all! You can all just be you!
Are you completely certain?
Yeah! I love supporting all of you, and I want to support you forever! I had this thought... about what if I wouldn't be able to support you anymore.
But that isn't something I need to be anxious about. You all accept me no matter how I am, treat me as a member of the Club, and let me help you with everything...
No matter how I changed, none of you changed in the least.
So I want all of you to be just the way you are.
Without your support, we couldn't be ourselves...
So no thinking any weird thoughts every again!
Yeah, I promise I won't.
In Japan, they say, "The ground hardens after it rains," right? I like that phrase.
Well, in any case, I'm glad that everything's back to normal.
And that means, Little Baby, you don't have any time for dallying.
Huh?
After doing solo live shows, we want to put on a group live show too.
Yes, that's right. Turning the stage into my own world was a great feeling, but I'd like to create a world together with everyone.
A live show with all of us is a big event. It's difficult to pull off without your help.
So... make this Niji High live show happen!
A Niji High live show, huh? That sounds like fun! What kind of show should it be?
It has to be a live show that screams our burning love for school idols! I want to try singing while firing a bazooka!
I want a live show where I can be a princess! I'll make a tiara and a frilly, puffy dress, and appear on a white horse!
We need to play red light, green light with the whole audience! It'll be the funnest thing ever at a live show!
I want to sing from the seating area. I want people to see me up close.
I'm going to ride a dragon and fly to where everyone is! And then they'll become friends with me!
I'd like to sing while picking flowers on the side of a lake. I want to make crowns of flowers for everyone!
I'd like to try doing a performance with magic tricks. I'll act out the story of a girl who wants to be a magician!
I'm going to make a robot! Rina-chan Board says, "Yis."
I would like to set up an advice booth in the corner of the venue. If anyone has any troubles, I would like to help!
Let me see what I want... I want a hammock.
I want to write a song in a completely different genre from what I've done so far. Little Baby, you're helping me.
I-I need your help too! Um... Um... I want to raise flowers with everyone again. I want to make a big flowerbed with everyone next!
Everyone can bring a seed, and we can make a flowerbed filled with everyone's favorite flowers!
Ahaha, you've all got tons of things you want to do!
You are the only one who can unite all of our disparate dreams.
That's why we always make such selfish requests.
Because you always make them come true!
Only because you let me make them come true.
You don't know just how happy it makes me when you're happy...
So I'll do my best! Let's put on the best Niji High live show yet!
(Today's live show was incredible...)
(So that's what school idols are like...)
(Just the right sense of pressure... I could almost be crushed by their charm. I do my best to accept it and return it in my cheers.)
(That's why the old me was so obsessed with school idols.)
(The current me doesn't remember that. I can't remember anything. I'm just someone who's just here.)
(I can't fight my urge to want more school idols.)
(If they're still okay with me like this, I want to cheer school idols on from up close again!)
Good morning. You're up early.
Morning, Ayumu.
Hey, did something happen?
Huh? Why do you ask?
You look like you have a sparkle in your eye.
Hmm... I think it's because after seeing you all shine, I wanted to know more about you and see more of you... maybe!
Prez! Is it true that you want to know more about and see more school idols?! That has to be because you saw me on stage, right?!
Kasumi, too bad, but it's because of my performance! Right? It was, right?
U-Um...
You know that you can say that it was my performance that did it.
Maybe it was my performance...?
Or maybe mine!
My love must have reached you!
It isn't because you had a ton of fun with me?
I think it's because we connected.
Little Baby, you were totally obsessed with me.
You gazed back at me with fire in your eyes.
I think it was because my feelings reached you.
Let's split the difference and say that they were awakened by my performance.
Ahaha...
It's thanks to all of your performances. I fell in love with you after seeing you in person.
I still don't remember anything. I'm really sorry about that.
But I hope you'll let me support all of you once again from square one. I want to support you! I want to cheer for you!
So... if you don't mind!
Squee! That's exactly what we ask from you!
Whoa! L-Lanzhu, I can't breathe!
Doesn't matter! I still won't let go!
Me too!
Me three!
Whoa!
This is... a new start for us!
Everyone... are you ready?
Naturally. I want to go on so badly, I can't stand still.
You can feel the excitement of the crowd from here!
You set up this live show for us... We'll do our best for it!
Today's show is broadcast live on TV! People from all over Japan—no, the whole world are watching you!
You mean that the cutest school idol in Japan might get attention from the whole world!
I'm spreading my love to the whole world!
I want to sing right now! I can't wait!
For the order, I want to go up first.
What?! We can change that now? Then I want to go on first!
I would also like to volunteer!
Ooh, Shioriko volunteering for the part? That's new. You're so excited!
Yes! I watched how hard they worked to make today happen!
I want to respond in kind with the best performance I can!
Me too!
Let's do our best for their sake!
Yeah!
Yeah!
Yeah!
Yeah!
Yeah!
Yeah!
Yeah!
Yeah!
Yeah!
Yeah!
Yeah!
Yeah!
Everyone! Good luck out there!
(The curtains rise on the stage. The girls' and the fans' energy comes together and fills the venue. This is what I wanted to see.)
(One day, I encountered a dazzling sparkle. I was obsessed in an instant.)
(I realized that more sparkles were hiding right beside me. My heart was filled with a TOKIMEKI.)
I wonder if they woke up okay today...
I'll check on them.
Are they awake...?
*Yawn* Oh, Ayumu, good morning.
You couldn't sleep yesterday? Do you feel okay?
Y-Yeah, I'm okay...?
(I can't tell her that I couldn't believe that she was a school idol and stayed up all night watching videos of her...)
But you have bags under your eyes...
Don't worry, don't worry! Anyway, see you later!
Y-Yeah... I'll wait for you at the door.
Losing their memories is really weighing on their mind...
And of course, it would. I wouldn't be able to stand losing my memories.
I... I need to support them any way I can!
Huh? Ayumu? What is it? Need something from the music course?
Yeah, I wanted to see if you were doing okay.
Your next class is in the music room, right?
Yeah, it is. How did you know that
*Giggle* Because you said that you loved taking classes in the music room.
Did I?
You did! So I kind of figured out your schedule from that. Do you know where the music room is?
Ahaha, don't worry about that. You came because you were worried about me?
Just a little. If you're okay, then that's good. See you later!
Whoa, Ayumu?!
Ehehe. I thought it was about time you'd come for lunch, so I waited for you.
Ahaha, your timing was perfect. Did you decide what you're going to get today?
I don't know yet. But the special for today is rolled eggs. You always loved those.
Yay, the special is rolled eggs!
But everything here tastes great...
Yay, the special is rolled eggs! That's what I'm getting!
Rolled eggs! But everything here tastes great...
I can't choose!
Urgh... I guess I'll go with the rolled eggs...
*Giggle* Then I'll get the same.
So... are you having any trouble with school or anything else?
Hmm... Forgetting everything that I learned since starting second year kind of hurts, but everything else is fine, I think.
Okay... I can teach you anything for classes that we share!
Thanks! You're a life saver!
Leave it to me! I'll help with anything you need!
So if you substitute this here, you can isolate the variable.
I see... Thanks, I get it now!
I'm so glad I asked you, Ayumu!
*Giggle* You said the same thing before.
I guess I don't get the exact same things I did before? Ahaha... I just can't remember anything that happened recently...
I don't mean recently. I meant in kindergarten.
Huh? In kindergarten?
Yeah. When it was drawing time, you panicked because you didn't have a green crayon, so I told you that if you used blue and then yellow, it would look green.
After that, you said, "I'm so glad I asked you, Ayumu," and smiled like you did just now. You were so cute...
I... did?
But back then, that was the only thing I could ever help you with...
I would always follow right behind you. Whenever I had to play without you, I'd always feel so insecure...
Whenever I didn't know what to do and sat down next to the planters, you'd grab my hand and take me to the slide or the swings.
Oh, I think I remember that. But the way I remember it, I was always at your mercy...
No, that's not true!
You were always the one who took me places that were fun!
Remember the summer festival in kindergarten?
We fished for bouncy balls, right?
Didn't we go fishing for yo-yos?
Oh, yeah, I do. We fished for bouncy balls, right?
Right, right!
Oh, yeah, I do. Didn't we go fishing for yo-yos?
Right, right! We fished for bouncy balls too.
You said you had to get the one that had gold glitter inside it. You tried really hard.
I could only fish one out, but you gave me a pink bouncy ball that you fished out.
Oh, and we made accessories with beads too! Remember how we traded after we made them?
I still have the emerald green bracelet that you made.
Really? You still have it? That's so nice! Thank you! You have a great memory, Ayumu.
Really? I think it's normal...
Maybe you've forgotten more than just what happened after starting second year. Are you okay?
Your memory is so amazing that I don't know if I can say that I'm okay... but I think so...
Are you sure? I'm a little worried...
Coming!
Sorry to come over at this hour!
No, that's okay. What is it?
So there's something in physics I was hoping you could teach me... Oh, what's that?
Oh, this? Ehehe. A book on making lunchboxes!
I wanted to learn how to make more things.
Can I see it too? Wow, they're so colorful...
Lunchboxes these days are just so cute!
There are all kind of picks and cups for side dishes. Just looking at them makes me want to try things out.
Hey, which one of these dishes would you want to eat?
Hmm... That's a tough one. They all look so good...
Maybe these mini Salisbury steaks... or this gratin!
Mini Salisbury steaks and gratin. Okay, I'll try making them!
Wait, no... I'd really like it if you'd make me lots of eggs...
The rolled egg lunch special we had at the cafeteria was good, but they made me remember that I like the eggs you make more...
Huh?! D-Do you...? Ehehe...
I've been making them for you since elementary school, so you're used to them, I guess...?
No, I always think they're delicious from the bottom of my heart!
You've been making them for me forever, after all!
No, I always think they're delicious from the bottom of my heart!
You've been making them for me forever, after all!
I always think they're delicious, every single time.
But you cried the first time I made eggs for you, remember?
What?! I never cried!
I remember it!
Your mom caught a cold and couldn't cook, but you said you wanted to eat eggs, so I tried making them.
But then I burned them and didn't season them right and couldn't roll them right, so they ended up like scrambled eggs...
But you ate them anyway. Because I made them for you, you said.
But they weren't good at all, so you cried while you ate them.
So then I started crying, and we both cried together.
Uhh... Did that happen...? I was way too selfish! You even made them for me! I'm so sorry!
It's okay. You ate them anyway. I was really happy.
That was why I decided that I had to get good at cooking eggs.
Ayumu...
So I'm really happy that you think they're better than the cafeteria!
I'll keep working at it so that one day you'll say that you can only eat my eggs!
Ayumu, you've been waking up really early lately. Are you getting enough sleep?
I'm okay!
You work so hard every morning. I have so much respect for you.
Isn't practice every morning hard on you?
You work so hard every morning. I have so much respect for you.
Well, I feel like something's off if I don't do something in the morning.
Isn't practice every morning hard on you?
It was hard at first, but it's normal for me now, so I'm okay!
But... it's okay if you don't come with me, you know? You could sleep in if you didn't come to morning practice.
Well, yeah, that's true... But it's the first time we've been in the same Club, so I kind of want to watch.
Wait, did you remember some—
N-No, it's not that I remembered anything.
It's like, I don't know how to explain it... I want to watch you doing your best...
And we're neighbors going to the same school, so it's better if we go together, right?
*Giggle* It is more fun going to school together.
That's why it was so hard to choose a high school...
We were together from kindergarten to middle school, right? I didn't want to go to a different high school.
What? Really?!
Yes, really. You wanted to go somewhere where you could study music, right?
You could've told me...
I couldn't. I wanted to support you in doing what you loved.
You were so wonderful when you played the piano for the choir competition... I wanted you to always smile like that.
That's why I was so happy when you said you were considering Niji High. Niji High has the normal course, so we could go to the same school for three more years.
Studying for the exam was really hard...
We both did our best.
I had dreams where I failed.
*Giggle* You mentioned that before.
You looked like you were going to cry when I told you about it. I knew that I had to study even harder.
What?! I never did that!
No, you did! I remember that clearly!
Argh, I want you to forget that!
Ahahaha!
I'm so glad that we got into the school that we wanted and get to attend it together.
Me too!
Ayumu, here's the video.
*Pant* Thanks.
Mind if I checked it now?
Sure, go ahead.
Hmm... This part here isn't great... Maybe I should raise my arm more?
That's amazing. You're literally correcting for centimeters.
Yeah! I think it's better that way. I want people to see the best me that there is.
To think that Ayumu would want people to see her...
You have really strong aspirations, Ayumu.
To think that Ayumu would want people to see her...
That's right! Surprised?
Yeah, a little.
You have really strong aspirations, Ayumu.
I don't think so. I think it's the same for everyone else too.
The same for everyone else too, huh...
Argh... I really don't like this...
It's really fun talking to you about our memories. Like, the whole "remember when that happened" and "no, that never happened"... It's really fun.
That's why I don't like how I don't remember a part of it.
I wish I could remember it— Right, I know that it's easy to say but there's nothing I can do! Forget I ever mentioned this. Let's get back to practice, Ayumu.
O-Okay...
(They really did feel more insecure than I thought...)
(That's only normal. They were so into school idols, but then they forgot everything... In their heart, they have to feel like something's missing...)
(That day, we saw μ's and Aqours doing that joint show on that big screen in Akiba... school idols stole their heart in an instant.)
(The very next day, they went searching through Niji High for school idols, and they found Kasumi...)
(Back then, the Club was on the verge of being disbanded.)
(But they never gave up and went to Setsuna—to Nana and got her to promise that the Club could continue if it had at least ten members...)
(That was a real gamble. Normally, you could form a Club if you had five members, but they had to find twice as many to keep it alive.)
(They begged the members that left the Club to come back, scouted others, and did so much...)
(And then in the end, Setsuna changed her mind and joined, so we successfully found ten members. Then it became 11, then 13!)
(We made so many new songs, put on so many shows... All of them are such precious memories.)
(I don't like how things are either. I want them to remember everything.)
(That's it. I'll put on a performance at least as good as that first one for them.)
(That show stole their heart in an instant... I'll put on a show like that and steal their heart one more time!)
I'm the cutest idol in all of Japan! Delivering a lovely tune to your heart!
(Wow, she's so cute...)
How was that one? It's a new pose!
Hmm... manipulative.
I could never do that.
It was so completely calculated and manipulative. I have only respect.
It's not manipulative! And I didn't calculate anything!
Not being able to do it works as a compliment, so that's fine.
Prez, what did you think of me just now?
Huh? Me? Uhh...
Hmph...
Prez, did you really forget everything? You don't remember even a liiittle bit?  Especially about me!
Sorry, I really don't remember anything...
Then I'll specially tell you that you were a huge fan of mine. You called me cute every second of every day!
Oh, I did?
Yes, you did! Hurry up and remember that!
Okay. I've decided. I will bring back your memories!
Kasumi, we're supposed to observe their condition...
They say that shocks can bring back memories too!
It is true that it is a potential treatment.
I thought of a way that'll work just fine!
I'm going to show them a cute, cute me every single day! It's cute treatment! That kind of shock is fine, right?
That's the first of it's kind in the world.
Come on! I'm serious about this!
(Kasumi's always trying the best she can. It's so cute...)
(I'm so grateful that she's doing so much for me...)
(Kasumi's always trying the best she can. It's so cute...)
(I'm so grateful that she's doing so much for me...)
We come here to hang out and talk very often.
Oh, really?
Sometimes, we'd look outside, and it'd already be dark out.
That's usually how it would go every time. It's so much fun talking to everyone.
What does everyone want to drink?
We got fountain drinks, right? I'll get mine myself.
Oh! Oh! You can leave that to me!
And...
Would you mind if I made an original drink for you?
Original drink?
She makes them by mixing the drinks at the fountain.
The drinks Kasumi makes are always soo good! I love them!
Ehehe! Ehehe! That's right! I'm very good at making original drinks! You'd always say that they tasted great!
Okay, then... can I ask you to make one for me today?
Of course!
I love Kasukasu's drinks too! I want one! Make one for me too!
No, not Kasukasu! It's Kasumin!
But you gave me a compliment, so I'll make you one...
You're such a good girl, Kasumi.
D-Delicious!
This pairing has such complexity and depth!
D-Delicious!
This pairing has such complexity and depth!
Eheh! I made the 29th recipe that you said that you liked!
That time, you just kept asking for more refills...
Remember? Did you remember that?!
S-Sorry... I do feel like I've had this before, but...
Had it before?! That means that we're prying open the door to your memories! I need to try more recipes!
Hmm...
Huh? What's the matter, Kasumi? Can't think of a new pose?
It's not that I can't think of any... I just don't know what's working...
Working?
On Prez! I can think of all sorts of cute poses, but it's hard to tell what they think whenever I show them a pose.
Hey, Shizuko, what part of me did Prez always say was cute again?
I only ever remember them saying that you were cute.
Argh! Because it's true!
But that's not good enough for this... I need to show them a way, waaay cuter part of me!
Yes?
Prez, good evening! Pardon me...
Kasumi?! C-Come right in!
Um, sorry for coming without telling you.
I would've gone to get you if you called!
What's wrong? Did something happen?
I would've gone to get you if you called!
What's wrong? Did something happen?
Well... I kind of came here on a whim, but... I wanted to do more to help you get your memories back...
Oh, you mean the cute treatment thing? Thanks for doing that...
(It must be hard thinking up new things every single day...)
(Those cute poses really are cute, but the fact that she thinks up all of them for me is really cute too. She's trying to help me every day, but I still can't remember. I feel so bad...)
Is it working...?
I'd like to think it's working. I still haven't remembered anything.
Oh, good! I'm so relieved that you think that it's working! Prez, wait just one second!
Huh?
(I wonder what Kasumi's doing? Do I just wait here? For how long?)
Meow, meow! It's Kasumin, meow!
Kasumin is a cat that always feels lonely, so you have to stay with Kasumin forever, meow!
You have to pet her and call her cute every day, meow!
(How's this? How's this, Prez?! I've even gone this far!)
(C-Cuuute! I forgot how to breathe!)
(Huh? Huh?! I don't know what's happening except that it's cute!)
(C-Cuuute! I forgot how to breathe!)
(Huh? Huh?! I don't know what's happening except that it's cute!)
Prez! You have to look closely at this cat, meow!
You have a pretty tired look on your face, Kasumi.
What?! No! Not on my cute little face!
I'll brew some tea that helps with fatigue! Here, drink up!
Thank you, Lanzhu... Ahh... So good...
So what made you make that face, Kasumi? Is it something that I can fix?
Huh?! No, this is more like... something I have to solve.
I'm sure that it is if you say so, but could you at least talk about it? Lanzhu and I are concerned about you.
Ahhh! Karin and Lanzhu, you both love me so much! I wuv you back!
Maybe I can talk a little about it...
I really want Prez to get their memories back. That's why I've been showing them lots of her cuteness as part of the cute treatment...
I know about that! You've been showing them all sorts of cute poses every day!
Yesterday, I tried going the extra mile with Prez, but then Prez just froze up! Arghhh!
Can I ask what going the extra mile means here?
Oh, that's a secret for only me and Prez.
Oh, come on! We want to know what that means too!
That's top top top secret! It's a trade secret for the cute treatment!
Well, if it's a trade secret, then that's too bad.
Sigh... What part of me did Prez think was the cutest part? Karin, Lanzhu, do you know?
You're always very cute?
Thank you, but I'd like to get an answer!
An answer, huh? Then can you remember how and when they gave what face? What was the look that you liked best?
When did they give the look that I liked best... Hrmm...
Prez always praised everything I did as cute... It's hard to think of when the best was...
Even for the ninth contest against Nico, everyone who saw the video said I wasn't good, but Prez came by to tell me that I was even cute as a rapper.
I was a little shocked when I was named Queen Dunce...
But Prez would always praise me anyway... Always...
But if I have to choose the best one from all of them...
I think... it has to be when I was doing a show...
Yeah! It's when I put on a show! I love that look on Prez's face when they're looking at me on stage the most!
Okay, I'm going to put on a show and show them the cutest me ever! Then the cute treatment will works its magic and they'll remember everything!
But... what do I need to do to put on a show? Prez would always put them together. I don't know what to do!
Prez, help!
Kasumi, thanks for that call yesterday.
Not at all... I thought, if I want to do a show, I have to call you. I wasn't thinking and actually did call you, but you don't know how to do it either now...
It sounds like you could always count on the old me. I really must've been amazing if you'd call me straight away.
Yes, you were! You always made everything that we ever wanted into reality!
That goes for the School Idol Festival, and when you made that perfect song for the School Film Festival...
When I wanted to become a Hometown Idol and joined the contest, you stuck with me for all of my training.
(She's rolling off all of these things. I really must've done a ton of stuff...)
Ah! That's right! Hometown Idol! I could put on a small show like the one for the Hometown Idol Contest!
Huh?
Oh, a Hometown Idol is like a local idol for my town. You appear at events in the shopping district, make announcements at city hall, and help with fun things for everyone in the area.
That does sound fun.
Ehehe, it's a looot of fun! You get to help out so that everyone in the neighborhood has a wonderful time!
Oh, we went off topic.
So you see, Prez, I want to put on a show. Would you come see it?
Yeah, I have to see it! Oh, and I don't know if I'll be much help, but I'd like it if you'd let me help like the old me did.
Really?! I thought that I'd have to do it all myself, but... I'd feel much better if you helped! Thank you!
Sure!
Kasumi, how about something like this for the flyers?
That's crazy! You're good at this, Miako!
Who do you think I am?
Kasumi, it looks like you can find those props you wanted here on Odaiba.
Really?! Yay! I'm going to go buy them right now!
Do you want me to go instead? You have a ton of other things to do, right?
I can go buy them if you make bread rolls for hamburgers.
Aww, Miako, you love the bread rolls that I make that much!
That's not why I'm asking!
Oh, Kasumi, someone from the shopping district is calling.
Hello, Nakasu speaking! Yes. Yes... Oh! I-I understand! I'll do that right away!
Everything okay?
I-It's okay! I just forgot to file the application...
I tried drawing up a stage design proposal and a list of equipment we'll need for the application. Oh, and I asked Shioriko to look over the application for us.
P-P-Prezzz! How do you know how to do everything?! Are you sure your memories aren't back?!
Ahaha... Unfortunately, they aren't back, but I read through the practice notebooks, and they said what I had to do, so I tried doing it.
Good job, Little Baby.
You do everything for me even without your memories! I love you!
Whoa! Ahaha! I'll need to work even harder!
I'll work way, way, way harder! I'm going to go see Shioko for a minute!
She's firing on all cylinders, huh?
Yeah! I get excited just watching her. It makes me want to help more and more!
(I can't wait for Kasumi's show!)
(I want to work even harder for Kasumi...)
(My memories aren't back yet, but I feel like I've felt fulfilled like this before. I can't wait for Kasumi's show!)
(All I can do is imitate what the old me did, but I want to work even harder for Kasumi... I can't wait for the show!)
Here you are, Prez! A special Kasumin bread roll for you~!
Thanks. But what about your share?
I love how the first thing on your mind is always me! This one is for me! A special cole slaw bread roll! Full of all the veggies I need!
Oh, Kasumi, you actually care about staying on that diet?
Of course I do! It's a promise with the Beauty Club!
But Prez always says they love seeing us eat lots of nice things, so maybe we can make the diet shorter?
That is true. I feel like I have not had quite enough.
Right. Our activities include a lot of exercise. A shorter diet should be fine.
No objections. Full agreement. Rina-chan Board says, "Ding!"
If you don't mind, what's the Beauty Club? Is that another Club that you're part of?
Oh, no, it's something that we wanted to do together as first-years.
There was a column on the School Idol Fan Site where they featured the Nijigasaki School Idol Club and what we were interested in at the time.
Right around then, Uzuki and Satsuki from the student council were teaching us about yoga, so we made a video about how we were interested in "beauty."
And so, we're still interested in it now.
You took that video for us, Prez. Kasumin and all the beauty training she did was the focus of it all!
Oh, I see.
You praised Kasumin as the cutest every second of every minute as she ventured down the straight and narrow path of beauty!
Did they?
I do not recall that...
Just say that they did!
Kasumi, you're always telling lies to them. Bad girl!
Huh? Uhh... You mean it wasn't such a straight and narrow path?
It was not particularly difficult... but it certainly was not easy.
There were some very, very difficult yoga poses, and we practiced them every day. But it was a very high barrier, and we all nearly gave up.
But I couldn't possibly give up. If I gave up, that would be the end of the path of beauty for me. I trained little by little, day after day, until I finally achieved it!
You attained the pinnacle of success!
R-Really?
Shizuku... That's amazing! You attained the pinnacle of success!
Eheheh!
R-Really?
Yes, really!
Sorry, I thought that you were doing a dramatic monologue.
True, I did dramatize it a little bit. Eheheh...
It's true that Shizuku was the first one to do the crow pose, but we were able to do it soon after.
I do recall that.
Shizuko, you love stretching the truth!
I-I only stretched it a little!
I taught you all the trick to doing it! Can't you let me have my moment in the spotlight? Argh!
(Wait, is that Shizuku over there? What's she doing? It's almost time for Club to start. I guess I'll let her know.)
"Can a bird trapped in a cage still fly? Can it still peck at the flowers of love?"
"Hurry and find me, singing a song of love, dancing on the paving stones, and come to me."
"He is still alive. And he will come down unto me."
"No matter how many nights may pass, I will wait here for him."
(Wow... Her acting hits me right through the heart! I know it's Shizuku, but it's like she's not her...)
Huh? You're here?!
S-Since when were you here?!
Oh, I was on my way to the Club room, and I saw you, so I was going to ask if you wanted to go together...
But then I couldn't stop watching.
Was that your next play with the Drama Club?
No, I was only imitating a play that I saw the other day...
It was a play based on The Hunchback of Notre-Dame. I wanted to express Esmeralda's mysterious charm.
Mysterious charm... something like... innocence and voluptuousness?
Y-You could see it?! That's exactly it! That's exactly what Esmeralda has! That's why even though she loves someone, others keep falling in love with her, and it turns into a mess!
Well, yeah, anyone would fall in love with a girl like that...
I think having others fall in love with you is a difficult position to be in.
You really turn into a different person when you're acting. I thought the real Esmeralda was standing in front of me.
Yes! When I play a role, I try to become that character.
What I want to achieve goes beyond acting. It's to become the person I'm playing and live their life.
This is something that I believe is shared between me in the Drama Club and me as a school idol.
What do you mean?
Acting, in a sense, means being a "fake."
But I don't want only to be a fake. I want to live the real life of all sorts of people.
A girl working in a water mill, a woman who would do anything but marry a noble, a farmer, a thief, a pirate... I want to make all of them mine.
And I want to play the best school idol of all time and live the life of the best school idol of all time.
I'm demanding and insatiable.
I wouldn't call you either of those.
You have something you really believe in.
I wouldn't call you either of those.
You have something you really believe in.
I think it's amazing that you have such strong feelings about it!
Thank you very much. But I just knew that you would understand!
The start of everything for me and what gives me strength is my desire to act.
Please watch me! I'll act it out one more time!
Because you said that... you might fall in love... with Esmeralda!
Oh, a message from Shizuku. I wonder what it's about.
Good evening. If you have some time tomorrow, I'd like for you to go somewhere with me. Are you available?
"Yes, I am." Send.
(I wonder where she wants to go. It's Shizuku, so I'm guessing it's to see a play or a movie?)
Wow! Look at this! It's just covered in berries and honey!
It looks so good!
Please give me your plate. I'll split it for us.
Wow, the pancake is so fresh! You can see the steam every time you cut into it! It smells so nice!
And there. Here you are! Enjoy!
Thanks! *Munch* Mmmm! Delicious!
*Munch* Mmmm... It's so fluffy, and the dough sucks up so much honey! The berries are so sweet and juicy too!
Oh, you... Heheh. You got cream on your cheek.
What? Where?!
Right here. There, all clean.
S-Sorry that you had to help with that...
Thanks!
S-Sorry that you had to help with that...
*Giggle* If you wipe my cheek the same way when I get something on it, we'll be even!
You're always so on top of things, I feel like that'll never happen. We'll never be even...
Thanks!
You're doing everything for me even though I'm older... I'm so useless. I'm sorry.
You're always so on top of things, I can't help it...
Do you really feel like I'm on top of things?
But you are! You reserved this cafe. When I saw the huge line in front of the shop, I already gave up. I thought we wouldn't be able to get in.
Ehehe... Actually, we came here once and couldn't get in because of that.
Huh?
We came here together once before. But we didn't think that there would be such a long line...
That's why we definitely had to try again. I just had to share the limited seasonal pancake with you.
I'm so glad we could do it today!
Oh, so that's why... Um, I'm so sorry. I don't remember it...
There's no need for you to apologize. It's not your fault!
We finally got to try doing this again, but I can't share the joy...
But we still got to smile and talk about how good the pancakes are. That's the most important thing for me.
So... please don't feel bad about the situation.
We all get to make new memories together with you.
It's the same as how I can live another life when I become a character. If you build up new memories to replace the ones you lost, you can create a new life for yourself.
That's how I would like to think about it!
Okay. Thanks, Shizuku.
Hey, did you hear about Shizuku's next role?
I heard! Beth in Little Women, right?
She has a lot of sisters like you, Emma.
*Giggle* I'm the oldest in my family! They wrote a modern-day version for the play. I can't wait to see how it goes!
(Wow... I heard that the Niji High Drama Club was good enough to win awards, but it really is amazing...)
(The Club president and Shizuku are leading the story, and our hearts, however they please...)
(No, that's not Shizuku on that stage. That's Beth.)
What a story! I didn't know how they could make a modern-day version, but wow, that ending!
Yes... Yes! I can't stop crying!
It was like Beth was there in Shizuku's body. Just incredible!
Ahh... I need to tell Shizuku what I think right now...
You could just go. You bought flowers for her, didn't you?
Huh? How did you know that?!
You asked Emma what flowers to get her.
Karin was there when you called to ask.
O-Oh, you were? Now I feel kind of embarrassed.
Go back there and see Shizuku. She'll be overjoyed!
Okay. I'll go then!
Excuse me...
Oh, you came!
Shizuku, good job on the play! These—
Oh, what lovely flowers! Thank you so much! I'm so happy!
I was pulled right into the world.
I've never seen a rendition like that!
The play was just incredible. I was pulled right into the world.
The script was great! I've never seen a rendition like that!
And everyone on stage was incredible...
At first, I was like, Shizuku, do your best! But before I knew it, I could only see you as Beth... For the curtain call, I couldn't remember if it was Shizuku or Beth...
That's the best compliment I could ever receive.
I want to see you act even more.
But... I must have seen you acting in a lot of plays before. I wish I didn't forget them all...
P-Please, don't be so dejected!
Umm... I'm going to keep acting in lots of plays! And the Drama Club's next performance is already scheduled. You'll have plenty of chances to see me!
But you never do the same play twice, right? Every single performance is unique.
I'm happy that I can see more in the future, but I wish I could remember all of the roles that you've played in the past...
Oh...
*Sigh*
Shizuku, you look down.
Did you get something you didn't like in your lunch?
Do you want to trade anything for my fried lotus root?
*Sigh*
Shizuko!
Huh?! Oh, sorry. What were you saying?
That you look down.
If you got something you didn't want in your lunch.
If you would like to trade something for my fried lotus root.
Oh, I'm so sorry! You were worried about me?!
You've been spacing out all day. Of course, we're worried. Rina-chan Board says, "Teary."
I would space out... After they said that...
You see, when Prez came to see the Drama Club's play yesterday...
At first, I was like, Shizuku, do your best! But before I knew it, I could only see you as Beth... For the curtain call, I couldn't remember if it was Shizuku or Beth...
That's the best compliment I could ever receive.
I want to see you act even more.
But... I must have seen you acting in a lot of plays before. I wish I didn't forget them all...
P-Prez, don't be so dejected!
Umm... I'm going to keep acting in lots of plays! And the Drama Club's next performance is already scheduled. You'll have plenty of chances to see me!
But you never do the same play twice, right? Every single performance is unique.
I'm happy that I can see more in the future, but I wish I could remember all of the roles that you've played in the past...
That's what they said. I'm happy that they feel that way, but in this situation, I couldn't find words to say...
There is nothing that we can do about their memories.
But they're really frustrated about it...
They must really want to remember.
They said something similar before, like, "I'm sorry for not remembering."
But when they did, I said...
We can make new memories now. It's the same as how I can live another life when I become a character. If you build up new memories to replace the ones you lost, you can create a new life for yourself.
At the time, that was what I thought. I said that trying to cheer them up.
But the truth is that I wanted them to remember too.
Forgetting everything is just too sad.
This goes against what we agreed on before, but do you think we should do something to make them remember?
That's so obvious! Them forgetting all of us is a terrible thing for them! A huge waste! I'm conducting my cute treatment on them so that they'll remember!
You need to do whatever you can too, Shizuko!
Right. I think you should do something too.
There is strength in numbers... is not quite right, but no one knows what the right way to bring back their memories is. We should all try our own ways, Shizuku!
Everyone! Thank you so much! I'll do it too! I want them to remember everything!
Ah, hello, Karin.
Oh, hello.
What are you reading?
Hm? It's a book on fashion history.
Right, you were in the life design course with a specialty in fashion design.
Heheh. You remembered that.
Yeah! I wanted to know more about everyone— Whoa! What?!
I just thought you might have a fever. I'm glad that you're so motivated, but no pushing yourself too hard, okay?
O-Okay...
One, two, three, four. One, two, three, four.
And that's it for today.
*Pant* *Huff* Thank you very much...
I'm beaaat!
But I completely mastered the move that I got taught today!
Karin, thank you for the lesson!
Thanks, Karin!
It's fine. But in exchange, you need to teach me something you're good at.
Here are towels and drinks for you!
(Wow... Karin is such a calm and levelheaded person. I feel a little nervous around her.)
Hey.
Y-Yes!
Would you mind coming to my room today? I'd like for you to get to know me better.
P-Pardon me...
*Giggle* No need to be so stiff. Sit anywhere you'd like. Maybe you'd like some tea—
Karin! I folded your laundry for you. You really shouldn't let it pile up  so high— Oh, huh?
You came by today too! Welcome!
Emma!
Karin! I wrote explanations for all of those math problems for you! It was a simple feat for me!
Oooh! Emma and you're here too!
Lanzhu!
Uhh...
(Laundry? Pile up? Math problems? Explanations?)
There's always something going on in the dorms!
Karin, are you actually...
There's always something going on in the dorms!
You don't need to try to pretend!
Karin, are you actually...
Not another word!
(Maybe Karin isn't as difficult to approach as I thought?)
Wow... Do you always do shoots in places like this?
It would be a lot easier if we did.
What do you mean?
You often have to wear clothes for the opposite season for magazine shoots. For summer issues, you always end up wearing summer clothes in winter for a shoot in the park.
What?! That's just cruel!
Heh. But we make sure that no one can tell.
The shoot's about to start. Watch me do my thing!
(Uwah... This is Karin when she's modeling...)
(Wow... She changes her pose and expression completely every time the shutter clicks...)
(So pretty! So cool! So charming!)
(My own emotions are changing with every click of the shutter!)
(It's like Karin is toying with me. But... it's so exciting that I don't want this ever to end.)
Phew...
Good going, Karin. Is it over?
Huh? No, we've only just started. There are plenty more outfits that I'm going to wear, and we still need to do the makeup shoot for the makeup column.
How long does that usually take?
I think we should be done by nightfall.
Modeling sure is a tough job...
*Giggle* Well, it does tie you up for a long time.
You can go home anytime you'd like.
O-Okay, got it. Oh, Karin, they're calling for you!
Ah, you're right. Well, stick around as long as you'd like.
(She said I can go home anytime I'd like, but I obviously need to watch the whole thing!)
I said you could go home anytime you'd like.
Ahaha... I wanted to see the whole thing.
Ahaha... I lost track of  time.
Ahaha... I wanted to see the whole thing.
Ahaha... I lost track of  time.
You were amazing, Karin. It was like a whole new you was born every time the shutter clicked. I couldn't take my eyes off you.
Thanks.
But how could you forget such a beautiful and charming lady?
What?!
I suppose that means that my charms weren't burned into your memory.
I-I'm so sorry! And you're really close!
*Giggle* This is my usual distance.
Get used to it.
(How did I end up here...?)
Oh, it's Karin. Hello?
Hey, you liked going to the pool, right?
Huh? I can't say I don't like it, but... did I like it?
That's what I remember. Maybe you've forgotten that too.
So, anyway, we're going to the pool tomorrow.
I got tickets while doing a shoot for a magazine. They said there were fun attractions there too!
What's wrong? Why are you spacing out?
Oh, nothing, just thinking about how fast-paced life feels lately...
It's important to keep up that pace. If you dilly-dally, the fun times will all be over. You need to enjoy the moment to the fullest!
Now, let's go!
Huh?! W-Wait, I'm not ready to ride that thing yet!
Urgh...
Come on, it's not scary. You can open your eyes.
But...
Then you can keep your eyes on me. Don't look at anything else. Eyes only on me. Got it?
O-Okay...
Well? Isn't this fun?
Uwaahh! I-It's so fast! I'm scared!
If you're scared, then look at me! Got it?!
Yesss!
*Pant*
That was so refreshing! What did you think?
My heart's about to explode... But it was fun!
I was scared to death!
My heart's about to explode... But it was fun!
I guess maybe I did like the pool!
I was scared to death!
*Giggle*
Hey, how about we get a drink? I'm feeling parched.
Okay!
Ahh! That hits the spot! Huh? You have a very unique mole there.
Huh? Well, yes, but... Wait, you didn't notice until just now?! I've been in a swimsuit the entire day! You even grabbed onto me for the water slide!
Uh... well... yeah, I only noticed now. I was looking at your face the whole time...
You're so hopeless. This mole is one of Karin Asaka's trademarks.
Look closely and remember it.
O-Okay, got it. I can see it, and I'll remember... Uhh... You're kind of close...
You're cute when you're all red, but I don't like it when you look away like that.
You still need to get more used to it.
You're way too close...!
Oh, it's from them.
"Thanks for taking me out today! It was so much fun! Let's go to the pool again sometime!"
*Giggle* Oh, you're so cute.
But you forgot to compliment me on my swimsuit.
They would always... No matter what me they saw, they said they were my biggest fan.
They would say so much more. Like my swimsuit is sexy or I had a nice body. They'd aggressively compliment me until I would feel embarrassed...
No, don't be conceited, Karin. You're the problem here.
I haven't shown them my charms so strongly that they can't help but say it.
To overwhelm them with my charms... That would be the best way.
Karin, it's morning!
Huh? She isn't here?
*Pant*
Karin!
Karin! You got here before I did! No fair!
Oh, good morning, you two.
Phew...
You woke up early without any help! Are you going to be in another modeling contest?
Oooh! Then I'll go see it this time! And, and! If you get another trophy, I'll polish it!
Wait, wait, you two. I'm not going to be in a contest.
Huh?
Huh?
I'm thinking of appearing in a school idol event.
I need to show the best Karin Asaka possible to them.
The best Karin! That's wonderful! Their memories might come back if you show them something that stimulating!
I see. Shock treatment.
"Shock treatment"... doesn't conjure up the stimulation that I imagine.
But I do want to give them that strong of a shock. And if their memories come back, that would truly be best.
(This is the venue for the school idol event... This is the right place, right? There are so many people... Wow, the seats are packed...)
(Karin told me come to see her, but where is she?)
Oh, Little Baby! Right over here!
Oh, Mia! Everyone! It's completely packed!
Karin's going to be in the show today, after all!
Lots of people are here because they want Karin to shoot them through the heart!
I wish the others could've made it too.
Lanzhu was pretty upset.
That's okay! I'll get it all on video, so we can all watch it together later!
You came to see me. Thanks.
You really didn't need me to help with anything today?
I can't wait to see you perform on stage today!
Of course! You really didn't need me to help with anything today?
Yes. I only want you to watch me today.
I can't wait to see you perform on stage today!
I'll show you the best me ever. Everyone's eyes will only be for me.
And your... No, this isn't the time for that.
Huh?
Well, see you after!
I'm so ashamed... How could I be so shallow-minded?!
I assumed that if I showed them my best performance ever, they'd...
What do I even say to them...?
K-Karin! It's okay, just cheer up... please?
R-Right, it can't be that easy to make their memories come back! Okay?
But I get how she feels. She said she'd do it with so much confidence.
Mia!
Mia!
Nothing anyone says will change anything... Mia's right on the mark.
Karin!
Karin!
I am so ashamed of myself! What do I even say to them next time?!
Did they contact you since?
Yeah, they did.
What'd they say?!
"Your performance was so perfect. It blew me away."
"Thanks so much for inviting me to such a fun event."
"Your performance was so perfect. It blew me away," they said.
"Thanks so much for inviting me to such a fun event," they said.
Oh, okay...
Oh, okay...
I was blown away by how polished it was too. Your body and dance and song were polished to perfection. But... how can I say this... umm...
It didn't feel like the usual you?
Karin, did you look over the video?
Huh?
Mia, she can do that later...
Wait, did you all notice something too?
We didn't notice anything at all!
That face means you did, Kanata. I'm watching the video.
Oh, no. I did it again...
This is such a conceited and pushy performance...
It may be polished, but it's wrong. This is not what school idols are about.
You work earnestly and diligently at everything you do. Your desire to show off a perfect you and your charms were too strong. That's all.
Yes, that's right. Your passion is definitely real.
You don't need to try to show it off, Karin. We wouldn't be able to take our eyes off you even if you did it normally.
Your passions got the better of you.
You may be right.
I need to think things over again.
Thanks for listening to me. I can be depressed some other time.
Who's gonna go out to buy stuff?! Rock, paper, scissors!
One more time!
Argh! I lost!
What a way to lose.
I never thought I'd see exactly one person lose with this many players...
*Sigh* I'm finally free from buying stuff for the Club.
You did have to do it twice in a row.
Ai, are you sure you can do it by yourself? Want me to go with you?
No problemo! You guys keep practicing. I'll make a quick trip and be back in a jiff!
Um, would you like me to go with you instead?
I mean, all I'd do is watch anyway. I don't really do much else.
Hmm... Okay, I'd love it if you came with me!
Okay!
Okay, I think that should be it.
Hey, Ai, mind if I asked a question? Was I the one who was in charge of buying this stuff before?
No, we've always decided with rock paper scissors. Because then you'd come with us!
Wait, doesn't that mean I was in charge of it?!
S-Sorry, I should've asked sooner...
You should've told me...
S-Sorry, I should've asked sooner...
You should've told me...
Ahaha! It's fine! We've really always decided with rock paper scissors. Nothing's changed at all.
Nothing's changed...? But everything did.
Are you okay with me forgetting everything? It doesn't bother you?
I'm just happy that you're okay. I was super worried when I heard you collapsed.
But...
Hmm... Well, it's not like I don't feel sad about it, but it is what it is. You're still you.
And then we're going to spend a lot of time together again, so you can make a lot of new memories, right?
Let's make a ton of fun memories together!
We can start by taking a detour!
The other day, I found a secret path that feels like a little adventure. Let's take it!
Adventure? Secret path?
Ehehe. I love fun stuff like that!
Just remember that that's the type of girl I am!
Ai, what did you want to talk to me about?
I learned about this amazing book...
Amazing book?
One of the volunteer librarians showed it to me. She was like, "Ai, you like stuff like this, right?" Look!
"The Seven Wonders of Niji High"?
Awesome, right? Totally awesome! I'm so excited!
Oh, we need to be very quiet while we're here.
See? This is one of the Seven Wonders of Niji High.
"The Piano in the Music Room Playing at Night," "The Anatomy Dummy Running Around the School,"
"The Classroom Connected to Another World at Night," "The Staircase that Takes You to the Fourth Dimension,"
"The Sound of a Ball Echoing Through the Empty Gymnasium," "The Dark Mist Over the Flowerbeds,"
"The Mirror that Shows Your True Self."
They all sound so fun! I have to see them!
What?! But you'll get taken to another world and the fourth dimension!
I want to see that other world and the fourth dimension!
Ahaha, you really can't help yourself when it comes to fun.
Oh? You've figured that out again? That's right, I really love anything fun!
What about you? Aren't you excited?
You're right, I'm kind of excited!
I think I'm a little scared...
You're right, I'm kind of excited!
I think I'm a little scared...
But I'm still interested!
This "Mirror that Shows Your True Self" piques my interest.
"The Mirror that Shows your True Self"? It says, "If you touch the doors of the kitchen, Director's office, AV room, nurse's office, and Club room in that order, then look in the mirror, it will show your true self"!
There's a chance that it might show me who I was... before I lost my memories.
So I want to try doing it.
Then we can try it together. I want to see my true self too!
Really?!
Really! Really!
Let's uncover the Seven Wonders of Niji High!
Hmm...
What's wrong, Ai?
Well, you know the Seven Wonders of Niji High? I thought maybe it didn't have to be night for the ones that don't have times for when they happen.
But then nothing happened. I guess even if there isn't a time, they still only happen at night?
Hm... I guess so, maybe? If the anatomy dummy ran around the school during the day, someone'd see it and take a video.
Yeah, I thought so! Then we need to go to school at midnight…
I never really felt it before, but just thinking we're looking for the Seven Wonders makes me feel kind of scared of going to the school at night.
Ahaha... That's true...
But the Ai School Expedition knows only one direction! Onward!
W-Wait!
Which do we start with? I want to save the mirror for last...
Hm... We might see the anatomy dummy while we're walking around. It runs around the school, after all.
You're right. Then let's start with the classroom ones!
We can start with the classroom to another world and the piano in the music room, then do the staircase to the fourth dimension and the ball echoing through the empty gymnasium.
Do you know which staircase it is?
Yeah, it said in the book. If you skip steps on the staircase to the roof, the door will lead to the fourth dimension! It's so exciting! Let's go!
The classroom to another dimension, the piano in the music room, the staircase to the fourth dimension, the ball echoing in the gymnasium...
It was pretty exciting, but nothing happened...
Yeah! But it was so much fun! Come on, next up is the dark mist over the flowerbeds!
What's the story for that one?
Let's see... "Late at night, a dark mist appears over the flowerbeds. If you read the mist with a QR code reader, it will swallow you whole," it says.
You mean we'll disappear?! I don't want to...
Don't worry, I'm here for you! Come on, let's go find it!
Uhh...
Ahh, I love the Seven Wonders. I wish I could have a supernatural experience, even if it wasn't one of the Seven Wonders. Then we could add another wonder and make it the Eight Wonders!
Oh, did you hear something just now? That might be the Eighth Wonder of Niji High!
What?! Don't say that! You're scaring me!
I'm pretty sure that was just the wind...
What?! Don't say that! You're scaring me! It has to be the wind.
I'm pretty sure that was just the wind...
You think it's the wind?
Look up there. The clouds are getting pretty thick, and it smells like it's going to rain.
Huh? *Sniff* You're right...
Wait, did you see that light between the clouds over there?
Huh?!
Maybe we're going to have a thunderstorm?
Uhh...
Let's go back in and look for the mirror before the rain gets here.
Y-Yeah! Let's do that!
Okay, so we've done the doors for the kitchen, the Director's office, the AV room, and the nurse's office.
Y-Yeah, we have.
Wow, it's coming down pretty hard. You can even hear it in the halls.
Yeah...
Then should we go to the Club room? That's the last door we need to touch.
Okay.
(Ai doesn't look so hot right now. I wonder what's wrong.)
Okay, I touched the Club room door! Ai, now the mirror should show my true self!
Oh, uh... Y-Yeah! It should show it now...
Since we're here, should we check the big mirror in the studio?
Yeah, maybe we should—
Uwaaah!
No, no, no!
A-Ai?
The thunder's here! It'll steal your belly! You need to hide yours too!
Huh? Wait— Whoa!
Oh! Sorry for grabbing onto you! Really sorry!
No, it's okay. Let's move somewhere else, Ai.
This room's soundproofed, so we shouldn't hear anything. Ai, are you okay?
Y-Yeah...
Oh, sorry! I held your hand the whole time...
Want to hold it a little longer?
Yeah. If you don't mind.
You're afraid of thunder?
Urgh... I wish you didn't learn that about me this time around... but I guess you did.
I know that the thunder isn't coming for me, and it won't steal my belly. But I just can't stand it...
Everyone has something that they're scared of! For you, it just happened to be thunder. You don't need to let it bother you.
I know that now, so I'll help out next time!
Ahaha... What kind of help can you give me?
Hmm... Let me think... Oh, I could hit you with some puns to take your mind off it?
That...
Hm?
You said that last time too. If I thought of thunder time as pun time, maybe I'd come to love thunder.
Huh...
No, that'd never happen...
That's amazing!
No, that'd never happen...
Ahaha! You said that too!
Then I said that we'd know the next time we heard thunder.
You were right.
And of course you were!
That's an amazing way to get over a fear!
Ahaha! You said that too!
Then I said puns would save the world and me too!
But I guess things didn't work out that well! Ahaha!
Hey, want to look in that mirror? You touched all the doors, so you should see your true self if you look now!
But I don't have a mirror on me...
You can use my compact mirror! Come on, have a look! Do it on three!
One, two...
...
Hm?
This is our true selves?
This really might be our true selves!
I mean, I'm having tons and tons of fun! It shows right on my face! What about you?
Ahaha! Same here! I look so excited! This really is my true self!
I knew it!
I'll let the volunteer librarian know. Only one of the Seven Wonders of Niji High was real! It wasn't just an urban legend!
I bought a ton of stuff!
Me too!
I'll take good care of the cap that you got for me.
We walked all over the place. You tired? Feeling okay?
I'll take good care of the cap that you got for me.
I want you to take good care of it, but I want you to wear it a lot too! It works with what you're wearing now, so put it on!
Maybe I will! ...What do you think?
Wow! You look captivating! Get it?
Ahahaha! Wait, Ai, did you pick this out so you could say that?!
No, no, I really thought it'd look good on you!
We walked all over the place. You tired? Feeling okay?
I've got more than enough stamina, so I'm fine! But I'm feeling a little hungry.
I do too. We were so focused on shopping that we forgot to eat.
Oh, hey, this doughnut shop is really good. Want to get some?
If it gets your seal of approval, then I have to. Which do you recommend?
Well, they're all really good here. All the doughnuts make me do nuts, you know!
Ahahahaha! Stop! You're killing me!
Plenty more on the way!
My sides hurt so bad!
Nope! We need to make a ton of new memories, you know!
Hm... My dresser's completely full now. Oh well! It was fun going shopping today, so it's all okay!
Oh, I should organize those photos. I got a ton of photos of us. I need to send them to them too.
*Giggle* We got a ton of great photos. Next time, I'll take some videos too.
Oh, right, I haven't shared the photos from when we went to Harajuku yet! I took a ton of them back then too...
...
Aha... Wow, I really did take a ton.
I've taken this many photos since they asked me to become a school idol... Wow...
I have so many memories of them... but I can't share any with them...
It really is too sad...
Hello! Oh, it's only you here?
Yeah, everyone went for a run. I stayed behind because I had something to talk to you about.
Talk to me? Oh, something about the Seven Wonders? We haven't run into the anatomy dummy or gone to the fourth dimension or another world.
Ahaha, that's right, we still need to do that! But it isn't about that today.
You remember how the last time we went to buy stuff, you asked me if it was okay that you forgot everything and if it bothered me?
And I said that it was sad, but it is what it is, and we could make a ton of new fun memories?
Yeah.
That was half true and half a lie.
Yesterday, I was looking through the Club photos up until now, and I thought, I have all of these fun memories, but I can't share them with you...
You see, I loved all the times when we had fun and smiled together. I treasured the time when we shared the same feelings.
Having all those memories belong only to me... It's way too sad.
All the fun times together from now on, and all the memories we had up until now... I want us both to have them.
That's why... That's why I'm going to put on a live show and sing a song for you!
A live show?! Thank you!
I'm going to sing the song that was the beginning for both of us, "Meccha Going!!" and make you remember everything!
Come on! This way!
O-Okay.
Good. Sit here.
Okay.
Mmm! It's nice and warm.
Um, Kanata, shouldn't we go to Club?
I think maybe we can be a little late today.
Just look. It's so nice out.
See? I could just lie down...
*Yawn* What a nice breeze...
It really is...
Maybe I'll take a liiittle nap before going to Club.
Uhh...
Even closing your eyes is a good rest, you know?
Right...
Excuse me...
Huh?! Wh-What?! What's on my face?!
You have frown lines here. I'm giving you a little massage. Rub, rub.
You must have a lot on your mind.
You always take everything completely seriously.
Okay, they're gone now!
There's no point worrying about what's past. You can take your time and remember. And it's fine if you don't either.
But is it really okay to take so long?
But still...
But is it really okay to take so long?
It's fine! Just fine!
But still...
It's okay! It's okay!
*Yawn* Come on, let's take a nap.
Zzz...
Here you are! Eat up!
Wow, it looks so good! Did you make this, Kanata?
That's right! I made too much today, so you need to help me finish it all.
You're a really good cook. So you can make too much too?
Sometimes. Today, I was thinking about something else while cooking.
Worried about something?
No, not worried. I was thinking about dream reading. Do you know much about dream reading?
You mean like fortune telling with dreams? Like if you see Mount Fuji in a dream, you'll have good luck?
Ooh, I love fortune telling with dreams too! But it isn't quite like that.
Dream reading is more like psychology. You find hints about your subconscious in your dreams and analyze yourself.
There's a lot of research and theories into it!
Wait, it's an actual field of research?!
Dreams can get pretty deep. Humans have beend reaming for hundreds of thousands of years. Even the Greek philosopher Aristotle had something to say about them.
Even in ancient Greece?!
Isn't it amazing?
I have a lot of dreams when I take naps. I always wonder what those dreams mean, so I take the time to look it up.
I think that your true feelings are hidden in your dreams. That's why I read my dreams to figure out my own feelings!
Have you learned anything from it?
Hmm... I'm still figuring that out. But I see a lot of Haruka when she was little in my dreams. So I think that means that I really love Haruka a lot!
The other day, I had a dream where little me and little Haruka got lost. I told my mom about it, and she said that it was a real story. That was a surprise.
Me and Haruka were crying our eyes out. I think the fear we felt is still deep in my unconscious.
You don't remember about when you got lost?
Yeah. I was really little, after all.
But you remembered it in your dream...
Do you think maybe I can find something in my dreams too?
Huh?
I don't remember what book I read it in, but we only use a small fraction of our brains. That's why you don't remember being lost. But the memory was still in your brain, and you saw in in your dream.
Thinking about it that way, maybe my memories can resurface in my dreams?
Maybe they can...
Do you want to remember them?
I do... I think.
Even if you may have repressed your memories because you didn't want your brain to remember them? Even if you might not like it if they come back?
I still want to remember.
I guess I'm kind of scared.
I still want to remember.
I guess I'm kind of scared.
But I don't that should stop me.
I don't remember anything, but all of you are so kind to me. You all accept me, even like this...
I'm sure that's because we spent a lot of time together and built up that much trust. It wouldn't be right not to remember that.
You're such a nice person! I'll give you headpats.
K-Kanata?!
I'll always be there for you.
I'll help you in any way I can. Let's read your dreams!
So, what kind of dream did you have today?
Umm... I didn't have one... I think?
Umm... One where I went to school?
Umm... I didn't have one... I think?
Hmm? Oh, really? You really didn't have one?
Umm... One where I went to school?
Oho? What did you do at school?
Uhh... I went to school... and...
Sorry! I lied! It wasn't a dream about going to school!
I don't think it's something you can read. Let's try again when I have another dream.
What? You can tell me. I'll decide if it's something I can read or not! Come on, now!
...after school.
Huh? Come again?
A dream where I hung out with you after school!
We just had fun the entire dream... Sorry, it isn't something you can read.
Hmm... This is... a real tough one.
I'm really sorry!
Oh, no, I didn't mean it like that. What we did on our date might hold clues to something in your subconscious. That's what I meant!
Huh?
So let's redo our date in reality!
What?!
Fish always look like they're having fun swimming.
I wish I could flit about in the water like them too.
If you were a fish, you'd be a slow swimming tropical fish with lots of frills on your fins.
That's the dream!
Hrm? But if I were a fish, I wouldn't be able to sleep in my bed.
Even if I turn into a fish, I'll never give up my favorite pillow or my fluffy bed!
The aquarium sure was fun. Where did we go next in your dream?
Next... we went to a cafe on a terrace that looked like this one.
Oh?
We had a parfait somewhere like this.
Then let's have one here too.
What parfait should we get? One with lots of fruits, or the chocolate...
Both look really good. It's hard to choose.
Then let's get one of each and share them.
Huh? Can we?
It's fine, it's fine! That's the type of friends we are!
Thanks. We must have been really good friends...
That's right. We even fed each other, you know?
What?! Seriously?!
Hehehe...
Having an umbrella means you have someone who will protect you nearby... Huh, that's interesting.
Swimming in a tank at the aquarium means you want to be free...
Hi there!
Oh, Kanata.
Oh? You're reading the book that I lent you?
Yeah. Dream reading is interesting. There are so many things hidden in even the most boring dreams.
That's right. It's very deep.
So, what did you dream about yesterday? Did you go on another date with me?
Ahaha, I wish it were another dream like that.
It was a really strange dream.
What was in it?
Okay, so I was walking down the street on the way home. Then I saw this big rainbow. I thought it was pretty, but then the rainbow started getting closer and chasing me, and I started running away.
As the rainbow chased me, it started getting covered in mist and got darker and darker...
And no matter how far I ran, I never could reach home... And that's it.
Oh, my. You had a bit of a scary dream.
Hmm... The me in my dream looked kind of anxious.
Yeah, it was scary...
Hmm... The me in my dream looked kind of anxious.
Yeah, it was scary...
I think the rainbow is the key to this dream, so I was looking through the book, but it doesn't have any bad meanings.
That's right. They say that a dream with a big rainbow means good fortune and that things have gone well.
Yeah, I thought so...
But the rainbow in your dream started turning darker, right?
Yeah.
It might be a sign that things aren't going well, but are stagnating instead.
And running away means escaping from the stress of reality.
With that in mind... Something that was supposed to be good turned into something that wasn't and gave you a lot of stress... I think that's what it means.
You think so?
Dreams don't have a single right reading, so there might be one that fits your situation a lot better. Want to go to the library and look it up?
Yeah, I think I will.
Hmm... Everything I'm getting seems really ominous...
I think I've figured something out, though.
What? What is it?
You said that you couldn't reach home, right? That could mean a lot of things, but I think one of them fits you perfectly right now.
Not being able to reach home is a cry for help.
You're at your wit's end in a situation where you don't know what to do. If you know that, then people around you can give you support accordingly.
If anything bothers you, no matter how small, let me know. I'll do everything in my power to help!
We heard from Kanata that you were reading your dreams!
Yeah, they say that your subconscious is hidden in your dreams, so maybe I could learn something about myself.
But the dream I had the other day was a really strange one.
You mean the dark rainbow?
Yeah, that's the one.
Hey, do you think that maybe the rainbow isn't just a symbol, but maybe it represents Niji High itself?
The closest rainbow to you is Niji High, right?
Hmmm... It's hard to say that it isn't.
In fact, the likelihood of that may be quite high.
If the rainbow was covered in mist, and you ran away from it... I suppose that means that something happened related to school idols?
Did we... do something terrible to you?
Huh? Wait, wait! I'm pretty sure that you didn't! I don't remember, but I'm pretty sure of that!
I mean, you're all so welcoming and accepting of me even though I don't have my memories. There's no way that you would've done anything bad to me!
Calm down, Little Baby. You don't need to stand and preach that to us.
Oh, sorry...
Hehe. Thanks for defending us.
Defend? No, I mean, it's one thing you definitely wouldn't! Trust me!
Ah! Even without your memories, you'd still believe in us! I wuv you so much!
But then I wonder what actually happened.
Ayumu, have you figured out anything? Did anything happen the day before they fainted?
The day before... Wasn't that the day we had our first live show on TV?
What?! Live on TV?! That's incredible!
You did a lot of work to make it happen.
That's right! You called me cute every single second of every minute!
Don't stretch the truth. Little Baby might take you seriously.
They didn't say it, but they definitely thought it!
Now, now. That's enough of that, Kasumi.
Argh!
(Live on TV... Everyone's really just so amazing. Is this what they mean when they people are out of your league?)
Are you okay?
Huh? What?
Never mind. If nothing's wrong, that's good.
It's pretty late... I'd better hurry back home.
Huh? Kanata?
Good work today!
You haven't gone home yet?
Yeah. Just something that I had to finish.
Maybe I shouldn't have told everyone about your dream? I thought maybe they could help out, but then maybe you didn't want them to know...
I think it's good to have more perspectives.
Everyone was really nice about it.
No, it's totally fine! I think it's good to have more perspectives.
Ahaha, I don't mind. Everyone was really nice about it.
But didn't you feel kind of down after?
Down? No, it was more like, you were amazing school idols who even get on TV, so how did I interact with all of you up until now?
You were the one who made all of us amazing school idols.
That's why we all love you so much.
That goes for back then and even now.
Kanata...
Oh, and here you go.
Huh? A letter?
Right. Read it after you get home.
Oh, and come here for a second.
Huh? Whoa, what?!
A trick for making you have sweet dreams. *Hug*
So amnesia was a real phenomenon...
Oh, I'm so sorry! You're going through so much right now, but then I...
Ahaha, don't worry about it. I thought the same thing at first too.
It all feels really weird. I think losing your memories is a terrible thing, but it's not like it hurts anywhere, and I'm perfectly healthy, and nothing's really changed for me.
But from your perspective, I'm a completely different person, right?
So you must feel so confused right now.
Confused...
Well... Yes, I do admit that.
But you are still you. Your attitude hasn't changed, and you're more concerned about everyone around you than yourself. That is the same as before.
Oh.
Huh? What is it?
O-Oh, nothing important!
You don't look like it's nothing important. Just tell me.
No... It wouldn't be appropriate at a time like this.
It's fine, just tell me.
Urgh... Are you sure? I'll really tell you.
I want to know!
Well, the truth is... the other day I saw an anime where the main character's best friend loses their memories... I-I'm so sorry! I really shouldn't have mentioned this!
An anime? Oh, right! You loved anime and novels and manga. You wrote that in the letter you gave me before.
Do you think it might help?
Huh?
In stories like those, they get their memories back in the end, right? I thought it might help us think of what might trigger them to come back.
I don't know if it will...
The doctor said that living my normal life is important, but there's no guarantee that I'll remember, right?
So maybe looking at stories like those might be helpful.
Could you give me a few that made you go, "This is it!"?
If you say so...
If you say so, then I'll try to help as much as I can!
There are actually a lot of stories where characters lose their memories!
Sometimes, their memories come back when they're in trouble, or when they feel love, or they see their memories in their dreams...
One that I thought was particularly unusual had their memories come back when they bit the inside of their cheek while eating!
I reflexively shouted, "That brought them back?!" but it's true that biting your cheek does hurt! And...
Ahahaha!
Oh...
You really do love anime, Setsuna!
You're so funny, Setsuna!
You really do love anime, Setsuna!
You're so funny, Setsuna!
I-I'm so sorry. I started rambling...
No, that's okay. I feel better now. Tell me all about these stories, Setsuna!
Of course!
Ahahaha! That was so good!
That story where they bit the inside of their cheek and remembered everything! It was awesome!
Yes! That one is my favorite!
I love it now too!
But I highly doubt that it would be of any real help...
Were there any others that you saw today that got your attention?
Let me think... The one where they lost their memories because they wanted to avoid thinking about the part of themselves they didn't like really got me.
In that story, they remembered everything, except for themselves because they didn't want to see themselves.
I thought that they were similar to me. Maybe I wanted to avoid thinking about myself as the president of the Club...
Is that... really how it was?
It could have been something about us placing excessive stress on you.
Enough that you wanted to forget everything...
...
But everyone is so nice to me right now. They talk to me when we see each other in school, and they keep up the conversation.
I lost my memories, but they still welcome me when I go to the Club room.
Going to Club is a lot of fun.
But at the same time, I feel like the Club was the cause.
I think that it's the most likely possibility too.
I mean, that's true, but...
Please don't look so down. This may be an opportunity!
If we're the cause, then maybe we can be the solution as well!
Setsuna...
I want to think about what I may have done wrong. So could you ask yourself about it as well?
Let's dig deep into the deepest parts of ourselves!
O-Okay... I'll try.
I'm kind of scared...
O-Okay... I'll try.
I'm kind of scared...
But they say you should try anything once.
I'll try.
Now that that's settled, let's get ready to go camping!
Huh?
Searching within yourself... You can't do that without the forest and the stars and a flickering campfire!
What?!
Leave the camping preparations to me. I'm experienced!
Then... if you don't mind...
Now that that's settled, let's go buy supplies!
*Pant*
Are you okay?
I think so... Setsuna, how did you find out about this place? Is camping a hobby of yours?
Hobby... No, not quite. I recently learned the fun of camping, so I decided to go a few times.
Oh, really?
We came here before, the second-years and the Basketball Club President.
Wait, you mean me too?
Oh, really?
Wait, you mean me too?
Oh, really?
You came with us too.
Me too?
Yes. The School Idol Fan Site ran a column called "What Are You Obsessed With Right Now?"
They took videos of what we were obsessed with at the time, and they put those on their website.
I happened to be obsessed with outdoor activities, so we decided to go camping.
Oh, I see. What did we do that time?
Fishing, searching for edible plants, BBQ, campfire and chatting under the clear starry sky... We had an absolutely fantastic  time!
The goal this time is to reflect upon ourselves, but I'm glad that I could come with you again!
I'm stuffed...
Even instant food tastes better in the great outdoors.
I was hoping to cook something myself, but we have a different goal for this trip.
Right.
Honestly, why did I forget everything?
Everyone in the Club is so nice. It's fun, and everyone gets along great. I even got to have so much fun with you today, Setsuna.
The current you doesn't have memories, or rather, you've reverted back to before you learned about school idols.
I don't know what you were like back then, so could you tell me? What did you love? What were you obsessed with?
What I loved... What I was obsessed with... Hmm... Good question.
Classes... apart from subjects I'm bad at, are generally fun. I like playing the piano. It's fun going out with Ayumu. And...
And... what else? I can't think of anything, but I wasn't dissatisfied with anything. I just lived a normal life.
Is that... weird? Is there anything that you love so much, or something that you're completely obsessed with, Setsuna?
There is. For me, that is school idols.
Though, while I can say that proudly now, I wasn't able to in the past.
You know how I keep Nana Nakagawa and Setsuna Yuki separate?
Yeah, I learned that quickly.
Why do you think that is?
Why? I'm not sure... You love ranger and hero stuff, so... it's like a transformation thing?
*Chuckle* That is an aspect of it now, but it wasn't at first.
Nana Nakagawa was how I hid Setsuna Yuki. Nana Nakagawa had to be an honor student to satisfy her parents' expectations. She couldn't possibly be a school idol.
Setsuna Yuki was not a character that Nana Nakagawa needed. But I couldn't possibly do away with Setsuna Yuki. That is why I hid her.
Setsuna...
But hiding the truth was painful. It meant lying to the parents that I loved so much. And when it was too much, and I came out to my parents, it broke into a fight.
I couldn't explain in a way which could satisfy my parents, and I ran away from home. I tried to escape.
When that happened... I caused a lot of trouble for the rest of the Club..
But that was when you told me...
"If you do that, they won't understand your feelings. You know what I think is great about you? You're able to convey your feelings to others."
"You boldly state what you like. You have this passion that comes from your heart and through your words, and we get to experience it. I think it's amazing."
"I really admire your strength. You should show that side of yourself to your parents. Maybe then they'll understand you."
I said that...?
(Did I actually say those super passionate words...?)
Yes! Thanks to you, I made up with my parents, and now they support me in my school idol activities!
You were the one who changed me! You saved me!
I could not be me if you were not there for me!
(Setsuna is such a passionate girl.)
(She went so far out of her way to do all this for me...)
(I want to remember... I need to remember!)
Good morning!
Oh, you're early today.
And you're so full of energy!
*Pant*
I finally caught up...
Oh, sorry, Ayumu...
*Giggle* Don't worry about it. It's like you're back to how you were before.
Oh, about that... Actually, I wanted to ask you all about it. What was I like before? What did I used to do here?
That's obvious! You were school idol Kasumi Nakasu's biggest fan! You called me cute every second of every day!
They didn't.
Well, maybe not every second, but they did say it most seconds!
You were infatuated with my performances because they were the best and the strongest! This is true!
You couldn't take your eyes off my passionate performances.
You did a ton of fun stuff with me!
You were absorbed in my world!
You were the Club president and supported me from closer than anyone else.
Yeah! There were a lot of things that we could only do because you were here!
And you made training programs for each of us. You reviewed them regularly too.
If I could just barely run the entire distance one day, and then you added more the very next day. You watched us that closely.
The songs that you wrote were so strange. They seemed to express every nuance of how we felt. So we could sing them with our whole hearts.
You always surprised us because there in the lyrics were things that we were kind of thinking about but were frustrated that we couldn't put into words.
To borrow Kasumi's words, you were watching us every second of every day. I was always surprised by the depth of your love for school idols!
...Are you really talking about me?
Without a doubt, it was you!
That's why you're the Club president! Hey, why don't we do things like we used to?
That's right! That's right! Your brain might not remember, but your body might!
We'll practice some dance moves. Watch us!
It'd be nice if you watched us practice stage positions too.
W-Wait! I... can't do it the way I am now. I'd only disappoint you...
I get that I was obsessed with school idols, and that you all trusted me. But right now, I...
Sorry, give me some time to think!
We... pushed them a little too hard.
We can't be too hasty.
But I think there is some hope.
They are a very sincere person. I'm sure that they'll talk about it once they've collected their thoughts!
I really wanted to know more too...!
Everyone's expectations are way too high!
Argh! Why did I have to run away?! I really wanted to know more too...!
Everyone's expectations are way too high!
But that just shows how much trust they placed in me...
(The way they said all that, I must've been completely obsessed with school idols. That's for sure.)
(But why can't I take that one step closer?)
(Even if I didn't know, there are ways to figure it out on the fly, and they'd definitely support me in trying. So why shouldn't I watch them practice?)
(Why did I start feeling so scared...?)
Hello, Setsuna? Do you have time right now?
Of course. Is something the matter?
Oh, if you're concerned about what happened today, there's no need to worry. We all understand.
Urgh... I'm so sorry that you have to support me through everything...
After talking to you when we went camping, I really wanted to remember everything. That's why I asked about myself in front of everyone today.
But then... they all talked about someone absolutely amazing. Someone I thought couldn't be me.
But they were talking about me. So even if I can't do it as well as I did before, I still want to support everyone as much as I can. That's what I want. But then...
I'm kind of... scared...
Maybe the cause of me losing my memories really does have to do with school idols.
But I still need to remember. I want to remember and face it. I want to overcome it.
If that's what you've decided, then I have to help in any way I can.
Leave it to me!
That's what they said to me. So I wanted to ask you all for help as well.
They got scared, huh...
If school idols are the cause, then it's only natural that they'd be scared to do things with school idols again.
But it's too sad without their support...
Same here. I feel like doing more whenever I see them happy...
They said that they're scared, but they want to remember, right? I think that's all that matters.
You remember how obsessed they were with school idols, right?
Of course!
Emma's right. They're scared, but they want to remember is all that matters.
If there's a war between Little Baby's fear of school idols and Little Baby's love of school idols, then maybe we should make it play out.
I agree on that.
Because it's obvious that their love for school idols will win in the end!
That's a given.
I would like... to put on a live show.
One that will let their love for school idols seize an overwhelming victory!
Please help me put one on!
Ah! There you are!
Shizuku... and Rina and Shioriko? What's the matter?
We have an invitation for you.
Invitation?
To Setsuna's live show.
Setsuna's putting on a show?!
I think it'll be an incredible show!
Okay...
(What's gotten into Setsuna all of the sudden?)
Okay...
(What's gotten into Setsuna all of the sudden?)
Okay, is this all the supplies we had to buy?
Yeah. That went a lot faster than we expected.
How about taking a little break?
When it's this nice out, it makes me want to catch a few Z's... *Yawn*
What?! You can even sleep here, Kanata?!
Sleeping anywhere is my special skill.
Hey, Emma, sing a song for me!
*Giggle* Okay.
You can put your head in my lap too.
Yay! Don't mind if I do! Zzz...
(Wait, what's going on?!)
Twinkle, twinkle little star. What should I sing next?
"The Tortoise and the Hare"!
Huh?
(Whoa! When did all these kids get here?!)
"The Tortoise and the Hare"? Okay. Anything else?
"The Clock Song"!
"The Goat Sends a Letter"!
"The Clock Song" and "The Goat Sends a Letter." Let's sing them together!
Time just flew by!
The kids just couldn't stop putting in requests!
I could listen to you all day!
The kids just couldn't stop putting in requests!
I could listen to you all day!
But do kids always gather around you like that?
*Giggle* Whenever Emma sings, it always turns into a little show like that.
A show? Was that just now a school idol live show?
That's right!
Oh, I see... So shows like that, like... they're in the definition of a school idol?
The definition of a school idol?
Hmm... I don't know if there's a real definition, but it is for me.
I want to sing, and others want to listen. If we all come together and connect with a fun time, that's a school idol show!
Oh, I see... That's cool. school idols have a lot of freedom!
That's right! There's a lot of freedom! You can do anything that you like!
I like that. I'd love to be part of another show like this one. The songs you sing feel so familiar. They have this strange effect on me.
I can put on a show just for you too!
What? Let me be part of it too!
Ahaha, sorry, sorry! I'll gladly put on another show like that for anyone, anytime!
Yay! I got a front row ticket!
Huh? What? Front row for what?
A school idol live show!
It's a new school idol's first show ever!
You did say you loved school idols.
So you go to see school idol live shows too?
Wow, that's great! You did say you loved school idols.
That's right! I'm so glad that you remembered that.
Well, of course I would. You wrote me such a passionate letter.
Ehehe. My passion got the better of me.
So you go to see school idol live shows too?
Yeah! I really love school idols!
Actually, Emma, what got you so into school idols?
It all started with one video. When I was little, there was a time when I had to stay home alone in a blizzard. The sound of the blizzard was really scary, so I watched videos online to take my mind off it.
That's when I saw her!
A school idol that drew me into her world and made all of my fear and anxiety disappear!
Oh, I see. So she was like your own savior?
*Giggle* It's why I studied really hard to come to Japan.
Did you ever meet that school idol?
I never met her personally, but I met someone who kept the song and the dream alive.
And then she passed the song down to me.
Wait, what?! You mean that the song that you loved that made you become a school idol is your song now?
For now, yes. I want the song and the dream to be be passed down again, so it goes on forever.
When I sing it, I want to express that to everyone so that it gets conveyed to as many people as I can.
A song and a dream passed down forever... That's such a lovely idea.
People who love school idols love them with such a deep love.
You were the same way, you know?
Huh?
You showered school idols with at least as much love as I do.
It doesn't ring a bell... I do think that the whole school idol thing is a wonderful thing, but...
It doesn't need to ring a bell. As long as you know that you really did love them.
Emma, don't you want me to get my memories back?
I'd really like it if you got your memories back, but if you have to force yourself through pain to do it, then I'm okay if you didn't.
The most important thing is that you're here with me.
Good morning! Oh? You're early today.
Oh, good morning, Emma.
Hm? Isn't that...
Oh, sorry. I was looking through the album in the Club room.
It's the Club's album, so that's no problem. All the photos are so good, right?
Yeah. I look soo happy too. It makes me want to know more about school idols.
I'm curious about my memories, but I'm just as curious about school idols. I want to know more.
My memories might come back if I learn more about school idols too!
So, Emma, would you mind telling me more about school idols?
Of course I can!
I'm so happy that you'd ask! Leave it all to me!
Welcome!
Thanks for inviting me. So this is what the dorm lounge is like? I've never been in the dorms before, so this is new.
*Giggle* I want to show you the rest of the dorms too, so keep coming by!
So what do you want to do today?
I watched all the videos from the School Idol Festival. They were all so exciting! While I was watching, I looked at the School Idol Fan Site that was linked on them.
You did a lot of fun columns on it. And the columns with μ's and Aqours were great too!
I really loved all the School Idol Festival performances, but these two groups really tugged at my heartstrings...
μ's and Aqours also know you very well, you know?
What?!
We can call them right now if you think I'm pulling your leg.
Call them!? No, wait, I'm still learning about school idols! Maybe after I learn a bit more!
They're worried about you, so I'm sure they'd be happy to hear from you.
Naturally, I want to talk to them... but I don't think I could stay calm if I did, so could you tell them to wait a little longer?
Okay. I'll let them know.
Oh, but I kind of want to send fan letters...
Ahaha! They'll be overjoyed! Then maybe I should send some too! Wait one minute, I'll get paper from my room!
There really are a ton of videos...
Yeah. You took a lot of them, after all.
Ah, this shot...
I totally get it. Even now, I'd want to get this shot of you from exactly this angle.
What?! I-It's a kind of a little embarrassing...
But when I feel you looking right into my eyes, I feel so calm, or relaxed, or something... I love it!
So the current you feels the same way.
What was that? Sorry, I was too focused on the video.
Anyone else would feel the same way!
What was that? Sorry, I was too focused on the video.
No, that's okay. Come on, I want you to watch all the videos!
Anyone else would feel the same way!
Emma, what are we doing here today?
Oh, are you going to put on a live show?
Then I'll do my best in filming it!
Want me to call some kids over?
Then I'll do my best in filming it!
Want me to call some kids over?
No, it's not for a live show.
Huh? Really? Then what are we doing?
*Giggle* So today...
Can you lie down on the grass for a minute?
Huh? O-Okay... I'm on the grass. Now what?
There.
Uwaah!
Your neck doesn't hurt? Feeling okay?
Oh my gosh! Wh-Why on your lap?!
Today, we're taking a little break from school idols.
You've spent all your time watching videos and reading articles lately. You haven't had any rest at all. So today, you're taking a nice little break, okay?
Okay...
Try closing your eyes.
Okay.
How do you feel?
Hmm... The wind feels nice. The sun is warm. I can smell the grass.
If you add the smell of sheep and goats, it's just like my homeland.
Oh, right. You had a pet goat named Neve.
That's right. She always hops around in circles around me. She's so cute.
Do you ever feel homesick?
When I first came to Japan, I would sometimes. But I don't anymore.
Really?
Yes, of course! Because now my home... I've gained a new home.
Because I became a school idol and met everyone in the Club.
You mean like Japan is your second home?
Less of Japan and more of the Club... Or maybe I should say that being with you is my second home.
You see, I can feel at peace when I'm with you.
That's why I want you to have somewhere you can feel that way too.
I hope that I can be something like that for you. Something like your home...
You know how home makes you feel warm? It's a place where you can feel at ease and be yourself, just as you are.
Feel at ease...
You always work yourself too hard. I want to be there to soothe you...
Huh? Did you fall asleep?
*Giggle* Good night. Sweet dreams.
Morning!
Zao!
Good morning!
I lost to you two again. I thought I would be first today...
You'll never, ever in eternity beat me! I'm always the first one here! And Emma too!
I'll do my best to get here earlier than both of you!
Darn it!
Is that a challenge? I'll do my best to get here earlier than both of you!
I can call to wake you up.
Thanks for the offer, but that's not the point...
Darn it!
Your complexion looks a lot better than it did the other day.
Huh? Did I look that bad?
You can't hide anything from me. I get that you can't stop watching school idol videos, but you need to get enough sleep!
That's true...
Hey, did you listen to that lullaby CD?
Yeah! It was super effective. I woke up refreshed thanks to it.
Wait, did I just hear you say "lullaby CD"?
Yeah. Emma gave it to me so that I could sleep better.
No fair! I want one! Emma, give me one too!
Ahaha, then I'll make one by the time we go home.
That's a promise!
Good morning.
Zao, Shioriko!
Good morning!
Good morning. You're early today too, Shioriko.
Yes. I had some news for Emma, so I came as quickly as I could!
What? For me?
Yes. A request came in to the student council. They would like you to put on a concert for children!
What?!
Yay! Wow! Wow! Emma, I'll help with anything you need!
B-But do they really want me...?
Everyone at the children's center and the Sunday school loves you. Please do it for the children, Emma!
For the children...
Um... Emma, I might not be able to help much as I am, but I'll help out too!
I can still clearly remember the faces of the kids on Odaiba when they listened to you sing. You can make even more kids' faces light up and shine! I want to see you put on that kind of concert!
Emma...!
Okay! Tell them that I'd be honored to do it, Shioriko!
I might need everyone's help to do it, but I'll make it a wonderful concert!
Hey, we're over here! The seat next to me is empty!
This one's empty too. I know that you've always loved window seats.
Oh, yeah... Err...
This scene'll keep playing out forever whether Little Baby gets their memories back or not.
They really love this work of love! Get it? Ahahaha!
We're blocking the aisle, so sit in the order you arrived at the table.
Yay! Then I get to sit between Kasumi and Ayumu!
Argh!
I'm satisfied being able to see Kasumi being cute up close.
Oh, Lanzhu, you really do love me too much! I guess if you insist! Go ahead and have a seat!
Xie xie!
Ayumu, did they say anything when you were at the hospital? Is there anything we should be careful about?
No, nothing really... They said that it would be best if we interacted with them just as we did before.
Then I'll need to show them how we used to tango in very close quarters.
No, you won't! You never did that before!
*Giggle* You saw through it.
Just as we did before... But if we did that, they'd find themselves very confused. Other than Ayumu, it's their first time meeting us...
But we're still your friends. If there's anything that you aren't sure of, let us know. We'll support you in any way we can.
I'll help too.
Me too!
If you ever feel tired, I think Emma and I can be very helpful.
If you want to get some exercise, just talk to me!
As for me... I can teach you anything in the music course.
If you can't fall asleep at night, you can call me! We can chat all night!
I'll try to make something to get your memories back.
What?!
What?!
What?!
What?!
What?!
What?!
What?!
What?!
What?!
What?!
What?!
What?!
C-Can you really make something to do that?!
Th-That's got to be impossible!
C-Can you really make something to do that?!
Th-That's got to be impossible!
Except Rinari could probably do it...
Really?
People have done research into it. I'm reading their books and papers now.
You're amazing, Rina...
Ah! Right, the Rina-chan Board that you wear for live shows is one heck of a gadget!
You know about the Rina-chan Board?
Yeah. I saw it in your videos. I watch everyone's videos before I go to bed. You're all amazing.
Kind of embarrassing. Rina-chan Board says, "Blush."
By the way, the Rina-chan Board I'm using right now was Ai's suggestion. I can have fun talking to everyone thanks to it.
It's great how it has so many different expressions. It's so much fun wondering what kind of face is going to come up next.
Thank you. I'm glad. Rina-chan Board says, "Beaming."
Is there anything else that you've invented?
A health drink that supports you in doing your very best. I call it the "Rina Special Drink"!
Eeeek!
Nooo!
That was yummy!
Everyone in the Club drinks it.
I'm making a new version now. Rina-chan Board says, "Smug."
I plan on making one perfect for Shioriko next.
I will try to be ready for it...
Oh, wow...
I think everyone will do anything to support you. So I'll do what I can for you too.
Wow... You actually made something...
It'll be complete soon. Wait just a little longer.
What does this machine do?
This machine can access and modify the existing weak electric currents in the human body.
The doctors didn't find any damage to your brain or mental functions. That means that the cause of your dissociative amnesia is psychogenic.
The body of research on this topic grows with each day. I found an interesting paper from that body of research.
It was a paper from Dr. Markramilnov Mikedonich about changing the electric currents in the body.
Wow... I don't understand a thing, but it sounds promising.
Their approach was very interesting. It's worth a try.
Okay, done.
Put this on.
O-Okay...
(She did make it for me...)
(I-I don't know about this...)
(I'm kind of scared... but she did make it for me...)
(I-I don't know about this...)
I'll monitor your heart rate and breathing rate from here. I'll know right away if anything goes wrong. Relax.
Okay... There. I put it on, Rina. Go for it!
Then here goes. Switch, on!
Huh? What's going on?
I added it so you wouldn't feel as nervous.
I'm going to raise the power. Are you okay? Does it hurt anywhere?
N-No, I'm okay! My head... feels kind of warm.
Done. Did you remember anything?
Hmm... Hrmmm...
Sorry, nothing.
I see...
Sorry.
No, it's okay. I'll try making something else.
So come back and try again.
Sure! Thanks!
Hey, Tennoji is here to see you.
Huh?
Hello.
What's up, Rina?
I made a new machine, so I came to get you. Let's go.
Okay! Let's go!
I-I was kind of...
Okay! Let's go!
I-I was kind of...
Busy?
(No, Rina's doing all sorts of research for my sake. I can't chicken out. I need to go!)
No, it's fine! Let's go!
What did you make for me this time?
A vibrational energy machine. Put on these VR goggles.
Ooh, I can see a lot of vivid colors...
This one is based on a paper by Dr. Akkinini Datt. Dr. Datt is a Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda.
Ayurveda combines both science and philosophy. We'll use vibrational energy to synchronize your body and spirit.
Dr. Datt's paper was very interesting. It's worth a try.
Got it. You can turn it on now!
Whoa?! Wh-What's this thing?! It looks like a UFO!
This is a spirit sphere room. You can completely shut out all information from the outside world. It's based on a paper from Dr. Reese McEarl.
Do I... go in there? What happens if I do?
You'll be pulled into a meditative state. You should be able to face your subconscious and search for the cause of your amnesia. It's worth a try.
Okay, I'll try!
Rina, what did you make today?
I made a robot today.
Wow, it's huge! Do I ride it?
I simply love the silhouette!
I had the honor of test piloting it before you did! I was moved to tears!
This one is based on a paper from the pride of Scandinavia, Dr. Jano Peronpa. It's worth a try.
Okay! I'll get in!
Do your best!
Sorry... You've done so much for me, but I still don't remember anything...
No, I'm sorry that I haven't been more helpful.
I thought that this one would work for sure...
There are still more theories that are worth trying. Can you give me a little more time?
I mean, I'm perfectly fine with that, but are you getting enough sleep, Rina? You look kind of tired.
I probably look tired because it's evening. I'm fine.
See you tomorrow.
Rina...
Rina is doing everything she can. She said she was fine. Let's trust her and wait.
Yeah, you're right...
(Why would Rina work this hard for me?)
(Is it okay that I'm not doing anything in return?)
Uhh... I think this is everything on the list that we had to buy?
Yeah. I think that's it.
You didn't need to come with me. I would've been fine by myself.
Ahaha... This is about all that I can do for you right now, so at least let me do this much.
And you haven't looked all that hot lately, so I was worried. Maybe you're not getting enough sleep?
Maybe a little. But I'm fine. I usually run on this much sleep when I'm hooked on a game.
If you say so... but it's more like you look kind of discouraged than tired. At least, that's how your face looks to me.
Really? Does my face really look like that?
No, it's just a feeling I had! So don't let it bother you. If you're okay, then that's good.
You might be right.
Huh?
I feel a little discouraged. Nothing I've made has worked.
I'm really grateful to you. You've read so many papers, done so much research, and made so many things. But aren't you spending too much time on me?
Why would you do so much for me?
You don't need to do all of that for me.
Why would you do so much for me?
You don't need to do all of that for me.
Was I a nuisance?
No, that's not what I mean! But I can't figure out why you would do so much for me.
Because I think... your amnesia is painful for you.
A while back, the Gaming Club made a movie. The girl in the movie could only remember one day of memories because of a disease.
Naturally, it was just a story in a movie, and the girl didn't want to feel bad about not having memories. She tried to enjoy it instead.
But I felt that not being able to remember would be painful.
I'm not as strong as the girl in the movie, so I can't help but feel that way.
I have lots of memories of fun and happy times that I don't want to forget.
Those memories are a precious connection between me and you. I don't want you to forget them.
That's why I want you to remember.
I'll do anything so you can.
Rina...
All right. Then would you mind making another machine? Because I want to remember them too!
Phew. I'm one step away from finishing it. I should be able to bring it to school tomorrow.
(But I wonder if this will actually work. I don't want it to be another pointless exercise.)
(Maybe I should try something that doesn't rely on machines?)
(I thought I could help with something that I'm good at, but there might be another way...)
Hello?
Hi, Rina! If you've got time right now, could you help me out in the game?
Oh, right. They released a new expansion.
Were you trying to finish it yourself until this call?
Mmm... Well, yeah. But I got to a point where I can't beat it by myself. Would you mind helping me out?
Of course, that's fine.
You could've asked me sooner.
But aren't you busy working on stuff every day?
I am, but... liking games is something that we share. You can ask me anytime.
Ahaha. Sorry, Rina. Are you upset at me?
Huh? You can tell?
I can kind of tell now these days.
I see... You can...
What's up?
Oh, nothing. Never mind. Give me a second. I'll login right now.
Thanks so much for today, Rina! I finally got that item I wanted!
Thank you for inviting me to play. It's really fun playing with you.
Ehehe. I like playing games with you too, Rina!
Anyway, see you tomorrow at school! Good night!
I may have gotten a hint from Mia.
There might be a way other than machines.
I've lost something too. And just now, I got a little of that back. So I'm sure they can...
Right. I'm sure that it'll work.
I'll talk to them about it tomorrow!
Hello...
Oh, you're here! Good to see you!
You came to the Club room!
Y-Yeah. Is it really okay for me to be here?
Of course! You're a member of the Club, you know? Come on, have a seat over here!
The seat next to me is free.
There's space for a chair next to me!
Let's split the difference and sit on my lap!
Emma, that's no fair!
Uhh... Where should I...
Everyone, please. You are making them feel uncomfortable.
Now, take any seat that you would like. There are no assigned seats.
Okay, then...
Right this way! Let's write the training program for today on the whiteboard!
Can you help me think of new ideas for Rina-chan Boards?
O-Okay, uhh...
Everyone!
They are feeling difficulty adjusting to their daily life. That means that they feel a great deal of stress.
As student council president, I cannot ignore a student in such an unstable situation. Until you adjust to your circumstances, I will provide you with as much support as possible.
Huh?
If you are in any trouble, please feel free to rely on me. I will assist with anything at all.
Thanks...
No, I couldn't possibly...
Thanks...
No, I couldn't possibly...
That is my duty as student council president. There is no need to hesitate.
That all sounds nice on the surface, but you sure you aren't just going to keep Little Baby all to yourself?
What?! No fair, Shioriko!
N-No, I assure you that I do not have any ulterior motives!
Except you called it an "ulterior motive"...
That's sooo suspicious!
Corruption! Abuse of authority!
That is not...
I'm sorry. I did have ulterior motives.
Um... I'm sorry, everyone.
It's okay, Shioriko! Everyone's worried for them and wants to stay close to help!
Ayumu...
Let's all take good care of them together!
Yes!
(Oh, good... I was nervous for a second there, but they all get along great.)
I see... "Amnesia" is a simple word, but there are various types and causes.
In their case, it isn't a disease, infection, or head injury, so the cause is likely to be psychological.
There are also many possible ways for people to recover their memories...
Ah, yes. Come in.
Miss President, I'd like to discuss the fertilizer for the flowerbeds. Is now a good time?
Of course it is. Please come in.
Miss President, the book you requested is available.
Thank you very much.
You've been reading a lot of books lately.
Yes, but I have only just started building my basic knowledge. I would like to gain a deep understanding of this field.
Oh, would it be possible to borrow this book as well?
Got it!
(First, I'll read this book, then this one, and then this one. The Gardening Club's—)
Ow... How clumsy of me, running into a wall...
I hope no one saw—
Ahhh!
Uwah!
S-Since when were you there?
Uhh... From quite a while ago?
Did you see?
You mean when you ran into the wall?
Uhh... I don't know what you're talking about!
You mean when you ran into the wall?
I am so ashamed of myself! *Whine*
Uhh... I don't know what you're talking about!
I am so sorry for making you pretend. You did see me run into the wall.
Y-Yeah...
Um, are you okay?
Yes, I am perfectly fine.
You looked preoccupied with a book. What book is— Oh, it's about memories...
Yes, I wanted to know more about your current situation.
I'm making you worry about me...
No, not at all! I am doing it because I want to. Please do not let it bother you.
Miss President! Have you considered the proposal from the other day?
Yes, I think it may be possible.
But please give me some time for more research. There were some books in the library, so I will read them in detail to come to a conclusion.
Okay!  Thank you so much!
They were from the Gardening Club, right? Did they ask you for something?
Yes. They asked if it would be possible to collect discarded vegetable scraps from the cafeteria to make fertilizer.
It would be wonderful if they could, so I am studying how to make fertilizer to determine the best way to do it.
Huh? Student council presidents even get asked about stuff like that?!
What do you mean?
Like about making fertilizer on campus.
The student council should provide support for all activities that students would like to conduct. So long as we are asked, we will consider anything.
That's incredible... Is there anything that I can help you with? I don't have much knowledge, but I have stamina. I can even borrow and return books for you!
Hehe. Thank you very much. But please do not stress yourself right now.
But...
You may not feel it at the moment, but losing one's memories is a major issue. Something must have happened to your body or your mind.
I am very worried about you.
Why would you do so much for my sake?
Because you did the same for me.
*Sigh*
Is something the matter, Ayumu?
Oh, Shioriko. Actually, it's them. Lately, they've been engrossed a lot of thought.
Considering what happened, I'm sure they have a lot to think about. But should I ask them about it? Or should I leave them with their thoughts?
That is a difficult question. We should not try to force an answer, but at the same time, leaving them to themselves is worrying...
Why don't we create a situation where they would naturally bring it up? For example, coincidentally being near them and coincidentally showing that they can depend on you.
Good idea!
Shioriko, could you join me in trying that?
Of course. I am concerned as well, so I would gladly help.
Oh, it's from them. They're going to the hospital today, so they can't come to Club. Oh...
Ayumu, should we go with them?
I am certain that there will be things that we can help with!
Yeah, let's do that!
(Is it only going to be an exam today? I hope they have some ideas for treatment. A lot of people are worried about me...)
Have they examined you already?
Huh? Shioriko?! And Ayumu? What are you doing here?
U-Um, well...
Oh, I think they just called you.
Huh? Did they?
Now, let's go.
Huh? Huh?!
Come on, now!
It seems that the examination is over.
You do not seem particularly enthralled about it.
You can tell? I was really nervous about the exam...
I-I don't?
You can tell? I was really nervous about the exam...
I-I don't?
Yes. Are you all right?
I'm okay. I'm just a little nervous.
Oh, I see. That is not good. The best way to calm nerves is...
A massage!
Uwaaah! That tickles!
Huh?! S-Sorry! Do you want me to be more gentle?
Ahahaha! No, not there!
I read in a book that there is a pressure point that calms nerves here. There!
Ahahahaha! No, that's even worse!
Um... Umm...
Ayumu, there is a pressure point there too, so try applying pressure.
O-Okay! There!
Ahahaha!
That's strange... Maybe it is here?
It tickles too much! I can't anymore!
Sorry to keep you waiting, Shioriko!
Oh, no, I only arrived moments ago.
You know how the other day you and Ayumu did that massage... or pressed those pressure points? I tried doing it myself after that, and it worked pretty well.
I slept well that night, and my appetite improved. I bought three bread buns this morning.
Oh...
Um, actually, I made lunch for you today...
Huh? For me?
Yes... But you already have bread today. I am sorry for making it without asking you beforehand. If you do not mind, I shall make lunch tomorrow—
No, no! Don't worry about tomorrow, I'll eat it today! We can split the bread with everyone at Club!
Are you sure?
I should ask you that! Are you sure you want to make lunch for me?!
Naturally! I want to ensure that you lead a healthy life!
Shioriko...
Thanks for being so nice to me, even when I'm in this state...
Actually... would you mind if I asked you something?
How did I interact with everyone before I lost my memories? I'd like to try to be the same way, but it's so hard for me to ask...
You were trying to be  a best supporter of the school idols.
Understood and supported...
I do not think you need to try to be the same person as you were before. Neither I nor any of the others want that. We want you to be yourself. That is all.
We simply want you to enjoy your life. Because you are so wonderful when you are pursuing the things you love and act with passion.
The things I love, huh...
Should we search for that? Something which flares up your passion?
Hey, you can join the Club for real, you know? We're a fun Club too, right? You could even be a regular!
Yes. You highly value teamwork, so I think that it is well-suited for you.
Ahaha, thanks! But I'm not that great.
Everyone was so in sync, so it was really easy to play! It was almost like you all knew what each other was going to do. That was crazy!
Oh, you could tell? When we're on the court, we try to think about how we and the rest of the team are going to move!
I thought so! You can't do that unless the whole team brings their hearts together. The Niji High Volleyball Club is incredible!
I can tell from how you run! You have excellent muscles! You'll go far in middle-distance and long-distance!
Did you hear that? How about track?
*Pant* I had the muscles for middle- and long-distance running? It's amazing that you could tell that! You must watch runners really closely every day.
I like thinking that I'd be suited to it, but I don't have enough love for track to smile through the pain like the members of the Track Club.
I can really tell that you all love track! And with a great manager like you, they can relax and put their all into it!
Our research society doesn't only read mystery novels, but also writes them. This is one which I wrote...
It's way too good!
You're quite the author to write a short story this satisfying! These are things that could really happen on campus, and that was exciting! I'm going to have trouble walking down the hallways now!
Shioriko, you have to read this too! It's incredible!
Y-Yes!
Thank you for the compliments. You have to read my next one!
Shioriko, thanks for joining me in trying out different Clubs. They all were so dedicated, and you could tell they enjoyed them. It must be thanks to your support as student council president.
Huh? Shioriko?
Oh, I-I am so sorry! What was that?
All the Clubs were so dedicated, and you could tell they enjoyed them. It's thanks to your support as student council president.
So you were always this kind of person.
Huh?
You accept everyone's love so naturally. You think of them as much as yourself and face them head-on. You can support people as they give anything their all.
It's because everyone was shining.
Ahaha, you're exaggerating.
It's because everyone was shining. I just had to support them.
It must come naturally to you.
My respect for you only grows.
Ahaha, you're exaggerating.
I am certainly not exaggerating! It is something truly wonderful!
People can put in even greater efforts when they have someone who can face them earnestly.
(Trying out those Clubs sure was fun. I never knew Niji High's Clubs were all so passionate. Were they always like that? I never noticed it when I was a first-year.)
(But I get why they'd want to work so hard with a student council president like Shioriko. She's such a kind and generous person.)
(But Shioriko is the student council president... Everyone at Niji High depends on her. Have I been hogging all of her attention lately?)
(I'm not the only person who needs Shioriko. I can't keep taking up all her time.)
Yes, come in.
Excuse me. Shioriko, is now a good time?
Of course. What is the matter? Is there a problem?
No, I'm okay. But there's something that I wanted to discuss with you.
I feel like I'm being overly reliant on you. You're always there to support me, and I really appreciate it, but...
I want to try being more independent.
You don't need to stick with me all the time. I'm fine by myself.
I want to try being more independent.
You don't need to stick with me all the time. I'm fine by myself.
I see...
Oh, but I really appreciate everything! When I went to the hospital by myself, I kept thinking negative thoughts, so I was happy you came with me. And those pressure points helped a lot.
I was happy that you joined me in trying out Clubs to find something new I'd be passionate about. I really feel like Niji High is a great place.
*Giggle* You do not need to give me any more explanation.
It is true that I may have been overprotective of you.
But you were the person who constantly drove us forward...
What do you want to do?
Huh?
Is there anything that you would like to do?
...
Then... I'd like to remember everything that's happened so far.
You all told me that I don't need to force myself to remember, but it never leaves my mind. All of you are such nice girls. I want to remember what kind of time I spent with you.
Because I know for sure that they're good memories.
I know that I won't remember just because I say I want to remember. They doctor told me that too. But I don't want to receive all this kindness but not do anything myself.
There's no guarantee that I'll remember, but is it okay if I want to remember?
Of course.
Life is full of things that you cannot know until you try. And trying something always amounts to something.
Shioriko, how can you say that with so much certainty?
Because that is something that you and the Club taught me in my time with you.
You do not need to worry. You can start by trying!
Mia, are you here?
Hey! What's up?
Oh, good, you're here! You weren't at Club, so I came looking for you.
Oh, did I forget to tell you? Sorry.
No, that's okay. But did I bother you while you were writing a song?
No, I'm already done.
Huh?! With a new song?!
Well, you could call it a new song. It's something I need to turn in.
Huh?
Wait... is it like a make-up assigment?
No comment.
You look like someone who'd skip class sometimes...
That's rude! It's self-imposed study hall!
You should really go to class.
I'll respect your decision, but...
You should really go to class.
I'll respect your decision, but...
What do you think they can even teach me?
But if you don't attend class, you end up with extra homework, right? And that means less time that you can spend at Club.
I'll keep your opinion in consideration.
But anyway, I finished writing the song, so I'll turn it in and head to the Club room.
Hey, wait! Before that... could I listen to the song you wrote?
Oh, you... If you insist.
And that's it.
Wow... You can write songs like this that fast?!
The point of the assignment was to demonstrate the lesson. I just put together what they taught to sound decent.
But you've got all the latest trends in there too! You really are a world-class composer!
Yes, I am. I'm glad you understand that.
Honestly, I'd like to say that, but it feels weird to get compliments from you on that, Little Baby.
You're pretty fast at composing songs yourself.
I feel like composing is easy enough if you get in the groove, but I would write songs for everyone, right? That means I wrote them at a breakneck pace...
And speed is only one part of it. I can't believe that I wrote those songs. How did I write them?
Huh, that's interesting.
That means that how you wrote songs changed after you discovered school idols.
Well, I guess so?
Huh...
Hey, try writing a song. I'm interested to see how you write it.
What?!
Wouldn't hurt, right?
Y-Yeah... Okay, I'll try.
Hmm... I guess I'll have Mia listen to this?
Yeah. It came together pretty well. I managed to make it a little trendy too.
I think it's good enough to pass...
I think it's good enough, but...
I'll sleep on it. I might feel differently about it when I wake up.
Hrmm... There's something about it. It's not bad, but I can't really say "This is it!"
Compared to the songs I wrote before, it's kind of...
(Did I really write all of those songs? And by myself?)
(The genres and styles are all completely different. Each song has its own world. I don't have all those vividly different worlds in me...)
Hi.
Oh, Mia.
You said you finished the song? Let me hear it.
S-Sure...
What do you think?
You're a real good student, Little Baby. You've mastered what they taught you in class. It sounds like you pay attention to trends too.
I think it's well done.
But it's boring.
Urgh... Yeah, I thought so too.
Not good enough to pass?
Urgh... Yeah, I thought so too.
But this is the best that I can do right now.
Not good enough to pass?
No, you pass. If you turned this in as a homework assignment, you'd get a good grade.
If it were homework, huh... So that's the best I can do right now.
That means that discovering school idols was a very good thing for you.
...
Oh, but you can build it all over again from here!
My sister said that music is something that's ingrained in your body. So you should still have something like that in you now.
Ahaha... Maybe speed's the only thing left? I did write this faster than I ever remember writing before.
No, there has to be more!
...
Little Baby!
(I feel like I wasn't justified in taking that attitude with Mia today...)
(Mia's a pro composer and an upperclassman. She's honest and frank with me for my own sake. I feel so guilty.)
Oh, it's from Mia. What does she want?
I got tickets to a baseball game. Want to come with me tomorrow?
A baseball game? Is it okay if I don't know the rules?
We went to one before. You had fun, so you'll be fine. All you need to know is that when someone comes back to home plate, they score a point.
Then I'll go!
(Is she trying to be considerate after today? Wow, Mia's such a nice girl...)
(She went out of her way to invite me. I'll be sure to have fun tomorrow.)
Huh? What are you drinking, Little Baby?
Oolong tea.
What?! You're not drinking that! A baseball game calls for cola and hot dogs!
Huh?
You can consider it a rule!
You're making your second drink a cola.
O-Okay, I will.
Wow! Nice hit! Go! Go! Yes!
Yeahhhhh! High five!
Y-Yaaay!
(Wow, that's different. She can act like a kid too.)
Wow... That was a great game!
It sure was! I was holding my breath when they got that final out!
Man, I'm so frustrated. You taught me the rules once before, right? If only I remembered them! It would've been even more fun if I knew how the game was going!
Ahaha, I'll teach them to you again.
The worst part is that I forgot everything! I want to get my memories back...
Only God knows. That's just how it is.
Huh?
In your case, it isn't a disease, so there aren't many good approaches. No one, you or anyone, can do much about it.
Whatever will be will be. That's it.
Whatever will be will be, huh...
Oh, come on...
Whatever will be will be, huh...
Oh, come on...
There are some things you just have to accept.
(Mia is really mature, though.)
Okay, attack! Now hide!
Okay!
There's an item in there. Get it. Ah, it's coming from outside! Hide behind the door—
Argh! I got killed again...
Okay. You're doing fine. Your reflexes aren't bad.
I'm going back to the training grounds to practice.
No, you need to get used to it. Once you're used to it, you can react in time. Let's keep going.
Are you teaching me this game from square one again too? Like how you taught me baseball.
Of course. We played this a lot together. In a team with Rina.
I thought so! Sorry to make you teach me all over again. I'm having fun, but it's too easy for you, right? I hope I can get good again quick...
Good?
Ahahaha! Don't worry! You were never any good at this game.
What?! I-I wasn't? Sorry, I just assumed that I was an expert at it...
Good! That's rich! Ahahahaha!
Mia, do you have to laugh so hard?
I feel so ashamed!
Mia, do you have to laugh so hard?
I feel so ashamed!
Argh, seriously... why did I have to forget everything?
Hmm... Doesn't everyone have things that they wish they could forget?
But based on what everyone tells me, I'm sure that every day with them was really precious to me.
Do you want to remember, Little Baby? You're doing just fine even without trying to remember.
I mean, yeah, I am...
For composing, you can regain that that experience. Compared to other students, you're already really good.
And you lost your memories in a flash.
It could be that something really, really bad happened to you.
Getting a fresh start without any of that baggage might not be half bad.
That's true... it wouldn't be half bad. I wouldn't need to worry about anything.
But I can't get it out of my mind. I could write songs like those. What kind of life did I live? What kind of things did I think?
If I can remember, I really want to.
It would be nice if I could forget only the things I don't like, but all of it, the good and the bad, is a part of me.
All of it is a part of you, huh?
Phew...
Hmm... I'm not really feeling it.
Oh, right... I haven't written any songs since Little Baby lost their memories.
Well, I guess I have been pretty busy...
But maybe it's affecting me too?
No, it can't be. I think it's perfectly fine if Little Baby stays the way they are right now.
But...
If I can remember, I really want to.
It would be nice if I could forget only the things I don't like, but all of it, the good and the bad, is a part of me.
Argh! It's no use. Thinking isn't going to help me with this! If Little Baby really does want to remember, then I...
Mia, what did you want to talk about?
We're playing a duet.
Huh? A duet?
Never done one before?
I've done it in class...
Then you know how. Come on. Next to me.
O-Okay. What are we playing?
Th-This is way too sudden!
O-Okay. What are we playing?
Th-This is way too sudden!
Whatever! Sit!
Urgh... What are we playing?
Let's see... How about this?
I think I can play that...
I know you can. Come on, let's go!
This is really nice.
Of course it was. Who do you think you're playing with?
Whoa! Hey, don't just start improvising! Then I'll do this!
Ahaha, nice! You're making it fun.
Hey, why did you suddenly want to play a duet?
It's easier to talk like this. I'd get my sister to play with me when I had a question—
Hey, this isn't about me.
I've been thinking about what you said for a while now.
Huh? What? What did I say?
Remember you said you wanted to remember even if it included bad things?
Yeah, I do.
I thought that if you couldn't remember, that was fine. Whatever will be will be.
But then I thought that what you said was right too.
Both the good and the bad are precious memories.
Wait, is there something that you wish you could forget, Mia?
I think everyone has one or two things they wish they could forget.
I have one too. And it's a really bad memory. It's haunted me my whole life.
I bottled up what I really wanted to do inside me and lived pretending it didn't matter.
But ever since I came here, I was freed from all of that.
Now, I'm having fun and feel fulfilled. I only have this present because of my past. As bad as it was, it made me stronger. That's why I don't want to forget it.
So if you really want to remember, then I'll help you.
Mia... Thank you!
Hey, what does it feel like not to have memories?
Lanzhu?!
Th-That is a very sensitive topic!
I think it'll be easier on me if you knew.
You're a funny girl, Lanzhu.
I think it'll be easier on me if you knew.
You're a funny girl, Lanzhu.
Hmm... Well... It was like falling asleep so soundly that you don't have any dreams, then waking up somewhere you don't recognize.
Huh? Was I asleep? Where am I? Hey, I'm awake now. What did I miss? Kind of like that.
It was like waking up out of complete darkness and not knowing anything. All that I remember was that it was dark.
You aren't scared, and it doesn't hurt?
Nope. Though I feel a bit confused.
Okay! That's good!
"That's good"? Lanzhu...
I am so sorry! I am so sorry! She does not mean it in a bad way!
Don't worry. I know that she's asking because she's curious.
In fact, I'm glad that she went right for the question that I was sure you all wanted to ask.
See?
That is not the point! Lanzhu!
If you don't feel scared, and it doesn't hurt, then you can keep being part of the Club, right?
Yeah, if you're okay with me being like this. Oh, I can't do anything Club presidential, so I'd appreciate it if you could help me there.
Leave it to me! Lanzhu's the supreme Club president!
What is this whole supreme Club president thing anyway?! That doesn't exist! Right, Shioko? It's not in the school rules?
Well, yes...
But Lanzhu stepping up as supreme Club president might be a good thing right now.
That's true. Rina-chan Board says, "Nod."
Yes, since we need the Club president's approval to stay late for practice.
If she's supreme Club president, then she can approve it instead...
Hrmm... I think... it's borderline okay?
It must be okay.
As long as they don't need to take responsibility for something that they don't understand, I think it's fine.
What do the school rules say?
If the president is absent, then decisions are up to the vice president. However, our Club does not have a vice president...
The vice president is like the second in command? Then it's the same as supreme Club president. My job is to help the president. So it's mou man tai!
Really?!
As far as roles go, Lanzhu is right about that... I suppose...
See? See? She said so!
You have no need to fear! Leave everything to me!
We're having a barbecue!
What?!
What?!
What?!
What?!
What?!
What?!
What?!
What?!
What?!
What?!
What?!
What's gotten into you?!
You said that you felt confused, right?
Did I say that?
You did. I remember it.
When you're confused, your brain gets tired. And when your brain is tired... you need to eat meat!
Nutritionally speaking, it should be carbohydrates.
If the meat tastes good, then the rice tastes good too! Same thing!
And we've done lots of barbecues together. They were lots of un!
So if we do the same thing, you might remember.
Yes...
Meat solves all problems!
Hey, is Lanzhu going way more overboard than usual lately?
I have never seen Lanzhu like this either. Maybe this is what she is like when she is confused...?
I-It looks so good!
It is good! Because I've mastered how to grill everything perfectly!
Mmmm! Lanzhu, this is perfectly cooked!
*Blow* *Munch* Rina-chan Board says, "Sparkle."
Lanzhu, you're a barbecue master!
Here, this is for you.
Oh, thanks. Don't mind if I do. *Munch* Mmmm! It's so good!
I baked some bread for the hot dogs!
I'll have some!
The weiners are ready to go. Here.
Thanks!
You need meat on that! Here!
Hot dogs topped with meat... That's a new one.
But it's definitely gonna be good!
Want me to grill anything?
Lanzhu, is there enough for seconds?
Want me to grill anything?
It's fine. Leave grilling to Barbecue Master Lanzhu!
Lanzhu, is there enough for seconds?
Of course! Just keep eating!
Lanzhu, you have been grilling for everyone. You need to eat too.
Here you are, Lanzhu.
Xie xie!
*Munch*
Mmmm! Hao chi! It's good!
Hey, put this sauce on there. It'll be even better!
Thanks. *Munch* You're right! I can't stop eating this meat!
*Giggle* I'll cook as much as you want!
Oh, a message from them.
"Thanks for today. The meat was really good. Let's do it again sometime!"
*Giggle* I'm glad they liked it!
But that's weird... That didn't get their memories back?
You always remember the most fun memories clearly, right?
For me, that was the first time I saw the School Idol Festival...
I'll never, ever forget that, no matter what. I can remember every bit of it in full color. I could never forget it.
If fun memories won't make them remember, then what else might?
Something they'd never forget...
For me, that's...
Before they accepted me in the Club.
(No one was a match for me in games or sports or anything else. After we played, they would all leave me alone.)
(No one listened when I said I wanted to be with them.)
I was so happy that I tried not to think about it, but I'll never forget that either. I still see it in my dreams.
Negative things are burned into your memories the same way positive things are.
And that goes for everyone.
When I ruined everything for everyone, they all hated me.
Then if I do it again...
I don't like acting like a mean person, but I can do it. It's something that only I can do.
So I need to try it.
Is it just me, or is Lanzhu making a lot of weird faces today?
You're right. I wonder what's wrong.
(Remember what it was like. You were envious of them. That's why you were mean to them. What did you say again?)
("I do recognize the skills of your Club members. That's why I zeroed in on them when I saw them perform on stage at the School Idol Festival.")
("Recognize" them... The truth was that I loved them so much, I couldn't help myself.)
("I don't need you.")
(I was so jealous because the others would always talk about them.)
(I was so mean to them, but they still...)
(No, no! I need to act like I did back then with them today! That might shake them and bring their memories back!)
*Groan* *Grumble*
Sh-She's kind of scaring me!
I can feel the temperature dropping...
Good morning. The three of you are early today.
Hey, you!
What?
*Groan*
Huh?
Never mind! Sorry!
Is something the matter with Lanzhu?
She's in a real rush. Where's she going?
Is something the matter with Lanzhu?
She's in a real rush. Where's she going?
We don't know either...
That was pretty weird...
Now, do you understand why we have assembled here today, Lanzhu?
I don't know...
You may not be aware of this, but you have been acting strangely lately.
Is there something on your mind?
Why were you making those scary faces?
I'm not acting strange, there's nothing on my mind, and I'm not making scary faces.
You can talk to us about it, Lanzhu.
It's something about Prez, right? We can tell that much, you know.
H-How did you know that?
We've spent more time with you ever since you joined the Club.
And you're pretty easy to read, Lanzhu.
I'll bet you started overthinking and got some crazy idea again.
Oh, please... I thought through everything rationally.
They need some kind of trigger to remember their memories. That has to be something that left a strong impression on them. I was going to recreate that.
Hmm? Then was that barbecue part of it?
That's right. It was a striking memory.
W-Was it? Eating together with everyone was a wonderful memory, but... I wouldn't call it "striking"...
It's common to do at training camps.
Huh? Really?
But... for me, it was the first time talking to all of you as friends...
Lanzhu, you're blushing.
Um, you mean that it was the most striking memory with them for you?
It was the second most striking memory after the School Idol Festival.
Oh, really? Ehehehe...
Th-That does make me blush a little...
W-We can talk about that another time. So what were the scary faces that Setsuna and Kanata saw you make? They said that it made it difficult to ask you.
That was because they didn't remember after recreating a good memory. Striking memories don't always have to be good ones. Bad memories can linger just as long.
When I first came here, I was a mean girl. I thought that I had to recreate that. I'm the only one who can shake them by recreating a bad memory.
Wait, Lanzhu! I've never heard them ever say a bad thing about you!
That's right! They ran into me after a two-month exchange, and when I thought they were going to kill me with compliments about my cuteness, they went to your show and loved it to death!
Even after they learned that we split into the Club and the association, they still wanted us all to be friends because we all love the same thing!
Really...?
Th-Then running out of the Club room was the right idea. That was close. I was nearly mean to them for no reason.
I doubt that they would feel disturbed even if you did say something mean to them...
Lanzhu, you have done one thing wrong.
You do not need to take the role of a scapegoat. Why did we all come together as friends?
S-Sorry, Shioriko! Sorry to everyone too...
No, we never thought that you were ready to go that far. We should've stepped in and asked you about it.
Um, this discussion has given me an idea.
I think that people remember more than just fun and unpleasant things.
Things so intense that they blow away positive and negative emotions. Things with powerful impact.
Impact...?
That's right. I think that would be more basic and fundamental!
Then I can do something about that!
Put on a live show and have them watch my performance!
Nothing could have a bigger impact on them!
We're putting on a live show!
Wow! Really? I'll be there to watch!
You're watching me from the first row.
I'll put on a performance just for you!
What?! For me?! No, no, you need to do it for everyone who came to see you! You're school idols for everyone!
Mou man tai! I say it's fine, so it's fine. Prepare to accept me with your whole body.
O-Okay...
I don't know if I can...
O-Okay...
I don't know if I can...
I know you can!
You see, I changed after you let me join the Club.
I learned that a show is about exchanging feelings with everyone.
Exchanging feelings...?
Right. Once I understood that and was able to do it, I made the friends that I always wanted.
I was always wrong up until then. I didn't understand.
I knew how to get better, how to talk, how to move, so I could teach others how to do that.
But I was always forcing it on them. That's why everyone would always leave me in the end.
That's what I was like when I first came here.
But then you and the others taught me.
That's when I became a school idol. So I'm going to give you the biggest and best impact in the world!
Relax! You won't be able to take your eyes off me! And as long as you're you, I know you'll remember.
I'll give you the most impactful show anyone's ever seen!
(I'm going out with the whole Club tomorrow...)
(I'm still kind of awkward when I'm around them... and then that makes them worry about me...)
(I wasn't  thinking properly when I agreed to it...)
Prez! Won't you go on a date with me this weekend?
You know how right now I'm just a cute girl that you know? So I want you to know more about me! Teehee!
You're putting on a thicker act than ever before. Rina-chan Board says, "Shiver."
Kasumi, your acting is worthy of every best actress award in the world!
I'm not putting on an act! This is me! Please!
U-Um... Er...
No need to mind them. This happens all the time.
It's the joy of the Club!
Karin, Kanata, could you stop saying that too?!
Prez, let's go on a date!
Hey! I want to go too!
I would like for you to get to know me better too!
Then let's split the difference and have a date with me?
Um, thanks for the invitation! But, um...
A-Ayumu, what should I do?!
What?! Me?! Uhh...
Oh, that's it! Let's all go together!
Right, everyone?
That is a fair and even solution.
No objections here. So where do we go?
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The planetarium!
The amusement park!
Yokohama!
Harajuku!
The zoo!
The park!
My home!
A school idol show!
The science museum!
The art museum!
Baseball!
Hong Kong!
Huh? Where?
Let's go to Yokohama! There are lots of sightseeing spots there. It's fun!
How about a picnic in the park? I'll make sandwiches for us all!
I think we should see a school idol show! Let's go wild and set the house on fire!
We have to go to the amusement park! Let's ride on the merry-go-round!
We gotta go shopping in Harajuku! There's a place that sells millefeuille that you can carry in one hand!
How about the planetarium? I think it would be relaxing.
We can relax at the zoo too.
Nothing beats baseball at a stadium!
How about the art museum? There is an exhibit with various pieces on their first ever appearance in Japan!
The science museum is also interesting. We can have a full day of science.
Let's have a relaxing nap in my home. I'll make rice balls and soup and eggs when we wake up!
Let's go to Hong Kong! I'll treat you to the best yum cha ever!
Uh... Umm...
I like all of your ideas a lot, but, er...
Little Baby, you have to tell us straight which one you like best. Tell her that Hong Kong is going way too far.
But the old me may have been to Hong Kong before...
You obviously didn't!
Oh, come on! It'll take some time, but I know you'll all fall in love with it!
Yes, that may be true, but it is rather difficult to return in a single day...
That's true. If we do go, I want to have congee and yum cha and pan-fried noodles and go to a night market.
Kanata! You know Hong Kong!
It's where you were born. Of course I'd be curious and read up on it.
Yay! Thank you, Kanata! I'll show you around, so we all have to go together one day!
That's one less to choose from. It's easier to choose now, right?
There's still 11 choices! It's way too hard to choose!
Then choose randomly?
That would be fair and square!
I've got a random choice app! Let's use it!
(Everything just happened so fast...)
(But it was kind of fun. They're all so different, but they have this strange sense of unity too...)
Oh, they're already here to get me!
Yes! Coming!
Is everyone here now?
Yes!
Yes!
Yes!
Yes!
Yes!
So for Saturday Date Day, we have you, me, Setsuna, Karin, Emma, Rina, and Lanzhu for a total of seven.
We're spending it here in Yokohama! Today, I'm the guide because I'm from here... or near here!
That's reassuring. Thanks!
Hehe... You can leave everything to me!
You can leave everything to me too! I can tell which restaurants are good in Chinatown!
I've been on the Hikawamaru for a magazine shoot.
They shoot a lot of ranger shows in Yokohama too! I can tell you which heroes fought in which locations!
There's a great bread shop in the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse!
Wow, you all know so much! I'm counting on you!
Argh... I thought I would have the home field advantage...
Shizuku... Pat, pat.
Wahhh!
Huh... there are a lot of people around here. Is something going on?
Wow, they're doing a local stamp rally!
There's a puzzle element to it as well. They show the area where stamps can be found, but you need to solve the puzzles to find them.
Oh? So you receive a prize if you collect all the stamps?
A prize?
A keychain of a panda wearing a Chinese hat.
A keychain of a manul cat wearing a Chinese hat.
A keychain of a panda wearing a Chinese hat.
Panda?!
Huh? Karin, do you like pandas?
Huh? No, not in particular...
A keychain of a manul cat wearing a Chinese hat.
Oh, and there's one of a panda wearing a Chinese hat too.
Oh?
I heard that this stamp rally includes a very difficult puzzle.
Countless tourists have been sent home in shambles...
Oh, then if we spend a lot of time on it, we won't get to go sightseeing.
That's true. The main event today is going sightseeing with everyone. Unfortunately...
Panda...
Huh?
N-Nothing. Never mind.
I want... to try this game.
You said that countless veterans were sent home in shambles. I have to take this challenge on!
Not veterans. Tourists.
Now, now. The two of them want to do it.
I'll take on any challenge before me!
See? Why not? It's a local stamp rally, so it likely takes us to tourist locations...
Then let's do it.
Yes, let's! We'll all aim to get matching keychains! It's a challenge!
Here's the first puzzle. "Even horses are surprised! What western sweets came from Yokohama?"
Horses are surprised...?
Maybe it's something that horses like to eat too? Like carrots!
Sweets made with carrots? That sounds healthy.
The area with the stamp pad is... umm...
Oh, here it is! That means that there's likely a hint here...
Then shall we look in an area with a lot of sweets shops?
Good idea. We need to solve the puzzle, but we might get lucky and find it as we walk around.
So many stores...
What an interesting place. They still have a retro feel.
This is close to the shore, but it's different from Odaiba.
Oooh, what a nice scent...
Ah! Emma is being drawn to the scent of sweets! Stop! We need to solve the puzzle and get the stamp!
Oh, you're right! Sorry, sorry!
Hm... Sweets and horses... Something doesn't quite fit...
Shizuku, what do you think?
Lanzhu, what do you think?
Shizuku, what do you think?
Lanzhu, what do you think?
I think Karin's idea is right. Sweets made with carrots. It has to be right!
Then maybe carrot cake?
Carrot cake originally came from England.
What? Really?!
Yokohama and England... They don't seem very closely related.
Oh, okay. Then Shizuku...
You're the local here. We'd love to hear your thoughts.
Hmm... The only thing I can think of around here to do with horses is the Bashamichi Horse Carriage Road.
Huh? I just saw an ice cream shop with that name!
What? Where? We should check it out!
We got a stamp!
So the answer to the puzzle was "aisukurin" which was invented on Bashamichi Horse Carriage Road.
It's so good!
It looks like the next stamp is in this area too. The puzzle is "What is the spear which reaps lightning as it crosses the sky?"
Th-That's so cool!
It sounds like a legendary weapon!
Setsuna loves things with this kind of image!
Yeah, it looks like she does. Her eyes are shining.
Maybe we should leave this one to Setsuna?
Leave it to me!
Reaps lightning as it crosses the sky... Reaps...
Reaping... spear...
Ahh... I have a clear image now...
Lightning, rending the billows of ominous dark clouds... A legendary spear which reaps that lightning...
Yes! I have it!
Something which gathers lightning... What about a lightning rod?!
I see...
I feel like I saw something like that on the map earlier. It drew my attention because it was unusual. Let's see...
Here! This is it. The old lightning rods which were installed when the warehouses were first built are on display on the first floor of warehouse one.
That was incredible, Setsuna! Let's go!
Wait for me, my Thunder Spear!
S-Setsuna, cheer up!
Yes...
The lightning rod merch that I wanted as a souvenir was so expensive...
Let's save our allowance and come back.
I can buy it for you.
Let's save our allowance and come back.
Yes, I'll be back!
I can buy it for you.
No, I want to obtain what I want with my own hands!
I'll save my allowance and come back!
Wait for me, my Thunder Spear!
It's a lightning rod, Setsuna.
It's too bad we couldn't get a souvenir, but we got the stamp. Let's go to the next area.
Okay, the puzzle here is "What famous actor made laughs from tears?"
Huh? A question about an actor near a ship? Rina-chan Board says, "Confusion."
Is this the right area for that question?
Yes, it seems that this is the place.
Heh-heh-heh...
Sh-Shizuku...?
It seems that it's finally here... My Emperor Time has come...!
The actor that made laughs from tears is the King of Comedy, Charlie Chaplin!
Chaplin once rode on the Hikawamaru. I read so in a book!
There's a photo of the time when he did!
Then that means... we stand on holy ground?!
Oh. You're right... Yes, precisely!
Do you know the place where the photograph was taken? That may be where the stamp pad is!
Yes! Let's look for it now!
W-Wait!
Shizuku, you know a lot about theater history.
Yes. I'm very interested in knowing about the times and places that my most respected actors lived in. In order to become an actor that leaves her name in history, I need to learn from my great predecessors!
It seems that we've arrived at the next area!
The area for the fourth puzzle is Chinatown. The puzzle is "On autumn days when the Chinese silvergrass rolls, the guardian beast from the Pure Land descends upon the land."
This question doesn't start with a "what."
This must be the difficult question they mentioned.
It sounds like an ancient legend. I can't help but be drawn by it, but...
I don't even know what the question it's asking is!
H-Hmm...
Should we start walking for now? We might stumble into the stamp pad, and we can think while we walk.
Yes, let's do that.
Sniff, sniff... Nice scent...
I'm feeling a little hungry. Rina-chan Board says, "Hangry."
I'm being pulled in!
W-Wait, come back!
Freshly steamed meat buns! Time to eat! *Munch* Mmmm, buono!
It's completely filled with meat, and it's so juicy!
Here, would you like half?
You can have half of mine too!
Thanks!
You can have half of mine too!
*Giggle* Thanks.
Everything tastes better when you share half with someone else.
Thanks!
*Munch* Yeah, it's really good!
Eat some of mine too! Look at this extra large fried chicken!
How heroic it looks. It's the king of fried chicken!
The sesame balls are good. You can have one of mine too.
They also serve these peking duck rolls. I can't get enough of this sweet bean sauce.
They have sticky rice dumplings too! Soy-flavored sticky rice filled with fillings!
Look at this! Super jumbo xiaolongbao! The perfectly matching chewy wrapper and juicy meat filling makes for a perfect match!
Wow, they all look so good!
I got a lot of hedgehog-shaped steamed buns, so you can all have some too!
There's so much to see here. Just walking around is so fun!
*Munch*
Oh, Emma's eating pudding.
Yeah! I can't help but buy yummy things when I see them. Have some too, Setsuna. Ahhn!
Ahhn... It's so good!
We keep getting distracted by delicious things. We aren't making much progress.
We still haven't... solved the puzzle.
Y-You're right!
We need to solve the puzzle or walk around and find the stamp!
Let's go, everyone!
Huh?
What is it, Lanzhu?
Karin's missing!
What?! She was right next to me a second ago!
It's really crowded here. Maybe she got separated from us. Let's find her!
Look, I found this cute pouch— Oh?
They aren't here...
I think... we've gotten separated.
If I don't get back soon, they'll find out that I'm lost— I mean, they'll be worried.
Umm... Where did I take that last turn again?
Was it this corner? No... Or was it over there...?
...Oh, what a cute stuffed animal. A stuffed white tiger. That isn't very common.
This fur is so nice... I could rub this forever...
Oh, it's from them!
"Where are you? If you see any landmarks, we'll come find you."
Frankly, it would be helpful if they came for me. Maybe I'll do that.
Are there any landmarks...
Oh, Karin responded with a message! Let's see... "There's a trailer with a panda logo on it," she says!
Okay, she can't have gone too far, so let's find that landmark and go!
*Huff* *Pant* I didn't see any on this street...
There was no panda on that trailer either.
Not over there either.
Maybe we can look a little farther out?
Um...
What is it, Shizuku?
I just came to this realization, but maybe the trailer with a panda logo on it...
Maybe she means a moving company truck?
What?! 
What?! 
What?! 
What?! 
There is a moving company with that as a logo...
A trailer with a panda sign would be right in place in Chinatown, but that's entirely possible...
Oh, that Karin! Something that moves doesn't work as a landmark!
Oh, look!
A movers truck with a panda logo!
Let's check the direction where the truck came from!
Yes!
I-I found her! Karin!
Thank goodness!
Honestly, it's dangerous to get separated when there are so many people! I'll need to hold your hand!
I'm glad we found her. Rina-chan Board says, "Relief."
We're all back together. What a relief. I wish that meant that we could continue with the stamp rally, but...
It's about time we went back home.
That's true...
It's too bad. We'll go home this time. The stamp rally will continue for some time yet. I'll study the history of Yokohama and return!
I'm sorry. It's because I got los—separated from you.
It's okay. I'm just glad that you're safe.
But Karin, you can't call something that moves a landmark.
Y-You're right. I'll be more careful next time.
Now, let's find souvenirs for the members for Sunday.
Let's get them pudding. The shop that Emma went to earlier had lots of flavors. They're cute.
Good idea. Let's do that!
I'll pay for them to make up for making you all worry. Let's see... where did I put my wallet...?
Wait, Karin, what's that? It's black and white and fluffy!
Huh? Oh!
Wow! A stuffed white tiger! It's so cute! When did you buy this?
D-Does it really matter? I'm going to put it in the Club room—
Aiya!
Wh-What is it, Lanzhu?!
That's it... I got it. The guardian beast refers to the Four Guardians!
How could I miss that? I was so excited to go out with everyone that I wasn't thinking straight.
"On autumn days when the Chinese silvergrass rolls, the guardian beast from the Pure Land descends upon the land."
If you know that the guardian beast is one of the Four Guardians, then this puzzle is easy.
The Four Guardians are the Azure Dragon, the White Tiger, the Vermillion Bird, and the Black Tortoise.
The words "autumn" and "Pure Land" mean to look to the west.
The Guardian to the west is the White Tiger.
Shizuku, are tehre any buildings or statues related to white tigers to the west?
Buildings or statues... Now that you mention it, there's a gate!
That's where the last stamp is! Let's go, everyone!
We did it! We all got matching keychains!
*Giggle* This panda wearing a Chinese hat is very cute.
Yes, she is...
Isn't that great, Karin?
I-I'm as happy as anyone else! Only as happy!
I feel like we had an epic adventure today!
Then let's buy souvenirs for the others.
Good idea. So, which pudding should we get?
Which do you think we should get, Rina?
Let's get the almond tofu pudding.
Which do you think we should get, Rina?
Hmm... They all look good.
You're right. Maybe both the mango and the almond tofu?
Let's get the almond tofu pudding.
Sure! Rina-chan Board says, "Yay."
And that's the end! We had an epic adventure today!
*Giggle* It was a very packed day.
I wish you could've watched me solve that puzzle, Mia!
Huh. I'm glad you had a good time.
After spending a day with us, they got close to us all over again!
I hope so. We did feed each other.
Well, we'll find that out soon enough.
Hey, sounds like things are going great! That's awesome!
Sorry, but I think I'm going to bed. It's our turn to go out tomorrow.
See you! Good night!
Did they have to brag about all that...?
We're gonna have even more fun with Little Baby tomorrow!
I'll send a message. We're going to play real hard tomorrow!
Hey, I heard all about yesterday! You had an epic adventure in Yokohama!
Huh? You already know about it?
Yes. We heard about it last night.
We bought souvenirs for you, so I'll bring them on Monday.
Really? I can't wait!
We thought up a really fun plan for today, so look forward to it, Prez!
Sure! We're going to the amusement park? I haven't been in so long.
We came up with a plan to enjoy it efficiently.
Heheh. We had a planning meeting for it yesterday.
They have a ton of limited-time foods. It was a lot of fun making the plan.
Really? What kind of food?
Things like milk tea churros...
They have matcha milk popcorn too!
And hamburgers with real thick slices of bacon.
There were fluffy castella cakes filled with cream too.
I want to eat the character ice cream!
I want to relax with some hot cranberry juice.
Ahaha, you even want to relax at the amusement park, Kanata?
My specialty is relaxing no matter where I am.
We don't have any time to relax today, Kanata!
What? I might find a little gap in the schedule to relax, though!
There are no gaps in my plan!
Yeah, yeah. That's right. Good girl.
Hey! Quit treating me like a kid! Back in the States, I'm in university, and over here, I'm the same grade as you!
The way you get all worked up about it...
Be quiet, Puppy.
Kasumin is not a puppy! Grrr...!
N-Now, now! Look, we're almost there!
Oooh... Wow...
Oh shoot.
What's with this huge line?!
We didn't expect this!
For now, let's line up.
Yeah.
It isn't moving...
The ticket booths are one thing, but the line for the entrance is entrancing! Get it?
Pfft... Oh, sorry. I shouldn't be laughing...
*Giggle* You don't need to stop yourself.
Waiting in line is not so bad when we can talk to one another, but it is not likely that things will go according to plan.
Yeah...
So... I have an idea.
The goal today isn't to go to the amusement park, right?
Huh? No, we picked going to the amusement park at random, which is why we're here...
Yes, that's true, but what's the reason we came here?
That is... to deepen our relationship with them.
That's right, Shioriko!
We're here so that they can get along even better with us, so making a big move and changing the place might work too. What do you think?
Hmm... Okay!
I'd say so. That might be better.
What?! But where should we go? I only have a plan for the amusement park!
I think that we should ask Ayumu for where to go.
Wait, me?! Why?!
Because you know them best.
Hrmm... She does know Prez from before they got into school idols best...
Ayumu, where did you used to go together before you joined the Club?
Uhh... Er... Where did we go?
Hmm... We never really went anywhere special. We'd do normal things like shopping or the park near home...
Then let's go shopping! I've been meaning to buy a cap for when I go running!
I would also like to see some cosmetics.
What? Shioko's interested in cosmetics now! Let's do another matching look!
Yes!
Then we're changing today's plan! Let's go shopping!
Where do you want to go?
Hmm... A music shop, I guess? I want to look at some scores.
Oh, I'll go too.
What kind of scores do you like, Mia?
I'm guessing classical?
I'm guessing the latest hits?
I'm guessing classical?
I'm guessing the latest hits?
It has to be classical. I'm always curious about the latest hits, but I like playing the pieces that I've played since I was little.
Yeah, I know! I still play the pieces that I used to cry while I played when I took piano lessons!
You cried while you played?!
Ahaha... I was really frustrated that I couldn't play them right.
Don't you have any pieces like that?
I kind of get it too.
For me, it isn't the piano, but there was a time when I couldn't cook eggs right, and I got frustrated and cried.
What? That's so cute, Ayumu!
Argh. I wish I had a story like that...!
Huh? What? Kasumi, did you say something?
N-N-N-Nothing at all!
Anyway, Ai, look there! They have caps!
Oh, you're right! They're nice. I might like these!
Hey, hey, which do you think works better, navy or khaki?
They both look lovely on you. But I think these brighter colors are better suited for you.
Ooh, this is nice! Brighter colors get me pumped up! I think I'll even handle some real hard running!
Shio-ti, I think this color is you!
What? No, I do not think a color this bright...
It looks great on you Shioriko!
Do you think so? Thank you very much!
Ooh, I think these shorts would look good on you, Mia! Look, look!
Oh? Your taste isn't half bad, Kanata.
Eheheh. Thanks for the compliment! I'll pick out a full outfit for you.
Q-Quit it!
Prez, Prez! Can you pick something that would look good on me too?
I like...
Right! I know!
You like cute things, right?
You like girly things, right?
You like cute things, right?
That's right! You really do know everything about me, Prez!
You like girly things, right?
Yes, Kasumin does like girly things... Prez, pick out things that you think are cute!
Then how about this dress? Oh, that skirt is really cute too.
Ehehe... Ehehe... I'll go try them on!
I'd like you to pick something for me too...
This gentle-colored shawl would look good on you, Ayumu!
Ooh, I like these!
I-I'm so glad... Your tastes haven't changed since you became a school idol.
I was... kind of scared that maybe you changed.
I won't change.
You supported me just as I was, after all.
That's why I'll always be me.
Oh, but I have more stamina now, and I think I'm more resilient! Maybe? *Giggle*
Ah! No getting into a nice mood in your own little world, please! Let me in too!
Kasumi, Kasumi!
Hm? What is it?
Let's go to a cosmetics shop next!
Oh, Shioko! You're that excited to have a matching look with me? Leave it to me! We'll find one right away!
Wow, they've come out with some new things!
This lipstick is cute! Shioko, try putting this color on!
What?! This color is a little difficult for me to...
No, I should always try anything once, right?
Nothing that you have chosen for me has even been wrong, after all.
That's right! You can trust me!
If you like it, we'll buy them to match! I'll get this pink one!
Oh, I'm a big fan of this bargain bin brand!
I'm not really into this stuff.
What? Don't be that way.
There are lots of things that would look great on you.
Oh, really?
Eyeshadow pencils are very easy to use. This silver-blue one with fine glitter would look good on you.
Totally. Mia has a cool and smart vibe, so it totally works.
Cool...
I don't really care for this stuff, but if you say so, then maybe I'll try it.
I'll do it for you! Look this way!
What? You'll probably mess up, so no way!
What was that?! I never mess up!
Pfft... Ahahaha!
Hmm?
Hmm?
Hmm?
Hmm?
Hmm?
Hmm?
Sorry for laughing. I just thought you got along so well. Keep going.
Don't tell us to keep going! Doesn't anything interest you?
What?! No, I'm not really into makeup...
If they had some nice face wash, I might get some, but that's about it.
Oh? That's where I come in!
Basic cosmetics are very important!
I use one with rhassoul in it.
Rhassoul?
It's a type of clay. They say it's really good at sucking up dirt.
Right! It feels great to use after practice.
Oh,  that sounds nice.
Maybe I should get the same one.
Th-Then I'll get it too!
Kasumi, you didn't even know what rhassoul was... You really are a puppy.
I told you! I am not a puppy!
Ahh! I used up so much of my allowance!
I did too... I need to make a note in my budget book.
Huh? You keep track of your allowance?!
You don't keep a budget, Kasumi?
Maybe I should.
It is a good idea to. It is very important to keep track of your spending!
Wahhh...
I should keep track of mine too...
You'll make a good wife, Shioriko.
You're so on top of things, Shioriko.
You'll make a good wife, Shioriko.
You're so on top of things, Shioriko.
What?! D-Do you really think so?
I do hope that it is true...
Hey, what should we do now? Hit up a cafe?
Oh, there's one thing that I want to do.
So... I want us to have something matching with you too.
You know, like how you got that keychain from finishing the stamp rally with the others?
I want one too! Something to remember today...
We were originally going to get something at the amusement park.
We can try the amusement park again another day! Let's go get matching stuff now!
How about matching caps?
How about matching bags?
How about matching caps?
How about matching bags?
What do you all think?
I'm not sure. I'd like anything, but not really anything...
What do you mean?
I'd be happy with a matching anything, but just picking anything to match isn't really right. That's what I mean.
Ahaha, I feel the same way. Let's go back inside and look around!
Eheheheh. I'm super happy with what we got!
Matching phone straps was a really nice idea!
I hang my phone off my shoulder a lot, and I'm glad that I can wear it all the time!
Yeah, we did get something nice, but... I'm exhausted!
Then should we stop here for some rest?
Yeah, sounds good.
Ahh... If I knew we would do something this picnicky, I would've made lunch!
I would've made those bread rolls that you really, really, really love!
You're stretching the truth, Kasumi.
I'm not stretching it!
Speaking of which, all of the members here today are good at cooking.
Huh? Really?
Question! Other than Kasumin, who here is good at cooking?
What?! H-How would I know that?!
Come on, just do it!
Don't think, feel!
Uhh... Hmm...
Kanata... I guess?
Ayumu!
Kanata... I guess?
Oh? Why do you think so?
A feeling...?
Ayumu!
What?! That's no fair at all! You already knew that Ayumu was good at cooking!
But the only one I could know for sure was Ayumu! Right, Ayumu?
Ahaha... But I can't say that I'm really good at cooking. I'm good with eggs, at least.
The answer is... Kana and Ayumu... Both!
Both of them?!
I never said you had to pick just one!
You're right!
What about you, Ai? Your pickles are good, right?
My grandma makes those!
But you are good at making monjayaki, right?
They're always so good!
No one beats Ai at monjayaki!
Huh? What? Why are you all praising me? What do you want?
A hug!
Yay! I love you all!
Hey...
A-Ai!
You're hurting me!
Ahahaha! Then all four of you are good at cooking!
I'd love to eat something that the four of you made one day.
We have to try the amusement park again, but we need to do a picnic.
Actually, I want to go to all the places that everyone wanted to go!
Yes, me too!
*Giggle* Yeah. But for today, let's get a bunch of things from that food truck and share it.
Look at that! Super long fries!
Hm-hm...
Kanata, you look really serious. Is something wrong?
No, I was just thinking that it's amazing that they could make them this long without breaking them. I've got an itch now...
Wow, this kebab is good!
Yes, it is. The sauce is a little sweet. I like it!
Kebabs are pretty famous as stadium food too. I can take you to a stadium sometime if you'd like.
I wanna go! Take me!
If you insist!
The drinks are good too. I wonder what's in this one. It's a pretty blue color, but it tastes kind of citrusy...
Drink Mixer Kasumi, what is this solution?
Soda with blue hawaii, lime, and yuzu…
What?! You can tell?! That's amazing!
I'm not only good at making bread rolls. I'm also good at making delicious drinks!
You'd think you'd be good at chemistry if you're good at both of those.
That is true... Perhaps you could put some of that passion into your studies as well, Kasumi?
Stop it! Don't talk about studying on the weekend!
Heheh... Ahahaha!
You're all such great friends! It must be nice having such good friends.
You're one of us too, you know.
That's right!
Thank you for accepting me as one of you.
Come on, none of that kind of stuff! Our friendship will never change, ever!
Okay!
Oh, look at the time!
If we were at the amusement park, we could have seen the parade.
Hey, I heard from a girl I met while I was throwing the trash away...
Ai, you made another friend already?!
Yeah! So anyway, she said that they light the park up at night. Let's go see that instead of the parade!
Wow, I want to see that! What about you?
Count me in!
As long as I make it home before curfew...
If you insist.
Then let's go!
Wow...
It's like a dreamland...
It's wonderful!
This kind of feels like the mood that you make when you put on shows, Kana.
Really? Kanata wants to make a stage like this too.
We'd lay out cushions so that everyone can watch while lying down.
They'd fall asleep while watching.
And that's fine!
The plans we made did not come to fruition, but it was a very fun day.
Yeah!
We went shopping, bought matching accessories, shared food from a food truck, and saw the the park all lit up...
It was a super fun day. Thanks, everyone!
Same to you too. Sorry for dragging you around for two straight days.
I didn't think that would bother you, Mia.
I'm a little tired, but it was a lot of fun!
I didn't think that would bother you, Mia.
Why wouldn't you think that?! I'm in university back in the States! I know how to look after people!
Ahaha, that's right. Thanks!
Seriously...
I'm a little tired, but it was a lot of fun!
I feel kind of sorry, but feeling tired after only two days is pathetic.
You need to work on building more stamina, Little Baby.
How about joining me in training from tomorrow?
What?! No way! I can't run anywhere near that far!
Ahaha, I'm just kidding.
Oh, it's getting pretty late. We should start heading back.
I don't want to go home, Prez!
We'll see each other again tomorrow, Kasumi.
Just a little longer!
If you keep that up, Mia will give you another earful.
Puppy!
No! Kanata, stop it! I won't be selfish! I'm going home!
Ahaha! See you tomorrow, everyone!
(This weekend was so much fun...)
(I had no idea how anything was going to go, but they were all so nice and so much fun...)
(I want to get closer to them all...)
(Okay! I'll send a message to thank them before I go to bed! And that I'll see them again tomorrow!)
*Huff* *Pant*
(Ayumu's waiting for me! I need to hurry!)
(There she is!)
Ayumu! Sorry I'm late—
Ur... Urgh...
Where am I...?
Haluo! You're finally awake.
Huh? Um... Who are you? Where am I?!
This is the Dark Rainbow's Earth base, and I'm Lanzhu!
Dark... what base?
Dark Rainbow's Earth base. It's only natural that you wouldn't know.
We've come from a planet far, far away to take over the Earth.
What?!
In the near future, this planet will belong to Dark Rainbow.
And I brought you here to be my pawn.
Wh-What are you saying...?
Heh-heh-heh... That's a very nice look on your face. I love it. Now, feel the depths of despair!
*Huff* *Pant*
Help!
Welcome to— What?
Um... *Pant* Could you please help me...?
I don't know what you expect. This is a cat cafe.
Are you injured? We have a first aid kit.
No, that's not it! My friend... My precious childhood friend was abducted!
What?!
What?!
What?!
What?!
It's an emergency! We need to call the police!
The police... probably won't be any help...
Why is that?
The abductors... They flew through the sky. They came from above and snatched them away...
This is the secret base of the School Idol Rangers that maintain the peace of this neighborhood, right?! That's why I came here!
W-W-W-Wait one second! Like we said a minute ago, this is a perfectly normal cat cafe...
But you were handing out these flyers.
Huh?
Huh?
Huh?
Huh?
It says, "We maintain the peace of this neighborhood. When in trouble, call the School Idol Rangers."
Umm... Where did you find this flyer?
Shioriko was handing them out. She said that she was a mascot character that coached the School Idol Rangers.
Shioriko... I see...
Um, please wait one moment... Your name was...?
Ayumu Uehara.
Ayumu, please wait one moment...
What do you think we should do?
What can we do? She obviously knows our identities.
And like, if Shio-ti's handing out flyers, then the whole neighborhood knows the truth, right?
Then is there a point to hiding it any longer?
But the commander said that we should hide it until all the rangers were assembled.
Then how about hiding it from the neighborhood but helping her out for now?
That works. Our duty is to maintain the peace, after all.
Then that's settled!
Sorry, sorry. Well, Ayumu, can you tell us more about what happened?
Wow! Look, look! Look at this!
Birds can be this friendly with people? She looks so happy getting patted on the head!
They can sing songs and talk too! They're so smart!
Hey, are you listening?
I'm listening...
I'm alone and bored. Talk with me.
I'm supposed to be a hostage, right?
You are, but a little chat never hurt, right?
Are you sure?
In TV shows and movies, they usually stick something in your mouth so you can't talk.
Now that's just mean!
I don't disagree with that...
I won't do that, so just relax!
O-Okay...
Yay! Look, look! There's a penguin on now! Did you know? They say you can see them at a place called a zoo. I want to go to one!
You've never been to a zoo?
No.
There's one not far from here.
What? Really?!
Yeah. They have penguins and parrots and owls too.
That's amazing!
There's a petting zoo there too. I think you could have a parakeet ride on your shoulder—
That sounds fun! Hey, tell me more! Oh, but before that, do you want to order some food? You must be hungry. There's a cafe with good omelet rice near here!
Is omelet rice and cafe au lait okay with you?
O-Okay... Thanks.
No, that's okay...
O-Okay... Thanks.
No, that's okay...
You have to eat! You won't be healthy if you don't eat!
I'll order omelet rice and cafe au lait for you!
Now, tell me more about this!
There, look! It's a little farther out, but there's a zoo dedicated to just birds!
What? Just birds?!
Yeah! They have a bird show, and you can hold a penguin and take photos with them.
It's paradise! I want to take photos with birds too!
Then why don't we go—
What's this song?!
Muahaha! I am the Emissary of Destruction, Dark Rainbow Emma!
E-Emissary of Destruction?!
Y-You're one of the bad guys... I guess?
E-Emissary of Destruction?!
Y-You're one of the bad guys... I guess?
What? You only got omelet rice for yourselves? No fair! What about me?
I got some for you, Emma. Just relax. I would never forget to get some for you!
Thanks, Lanzhu! I'll warm it up and eat it later!
Hey, what do you mean by Emissary of Destruction?!
The Emissary of Destruction is the Emissary of Destruction.
You see, I'm a cold-blooded tyrant who's dominated countless planets in this wide universe!
And... this beautiful planet, the Earth, will soon be mine as well! Wahaha!
Is that why this song is playing?!
I see. So a girl with long, pink hair came flying out of the sky...
Right. They came and abducted them in the blink of an eye. I couldn't even say a word... Waah...
Ah, don't cry, Ayumu!
I've sent this to the commander. They'll tell us once they know who they are. Here, drink this and calm down.
Okay...
I have just returned.
Shioriko, where did you go?
Kanata requested my assistance.
Oh? Is that you, Ayumu?! Wh-What are you doing here?! Did something happen?!
That's right... Something terrible... I remembered the flyer you gave me and came straight here. I'm telling them what happened right now.
Oh, I see...
Thanks for giving me the flyer, Shioriko.
O-Oh, no...
Shiotte's tail is wagging so hard...
She really loves Ayumu...
Oh, a message from the commander!
Ahem. Good day, my people!
Commander! Have you found any information?!
For this hyper miraculous cute commander, collecting information is a simple matter!
Just as you thought, the enemy is the Dark Rainbow!
Yeah, it had to be!
The worse the feeling, the more likely it is.
Um, what is this Dark Rainbow?!
The Dark Rainbow is an evil organization that disrupts the law and order of the universe.
They're a powerful adversary that has taken over countless planets.
B-But why would such evil villains be here? Are they after the Earth next?!
Unfortunately, they are.
According to the information Kasumin has collected, the Dark Rainbow is searching for three keys to dominate the Earth, and they already have two of them.
And it is very likely... that the final key is your friend!
What? But why would they be? They're just a normal neighbor... with a kind smile... and my precious childhood friend!
Please relax, Ayumu.
We'll bring them back.
The duty of the School Idol Rangers is to maintain the peace of the neighborhood—no, the Earth!
The Dark Rainbow won't have their way!
Wh-What?! What's that sound?!
Perfect timing.
This alarm rings when it detects that the Dark Rainbow has appeared.
They have appeared on Odaiba, everyone!
Okay!
We'll take down the Dark Rainbow and bring your friend back at the same time.
I-Isn't it dangerous...? I mean, they're space aliens, right? And you're just normal earthlings?
We are earthings...
But we have very reliable friends. And we have our School Idol Super Powers!
Wait for us, Ayumu!
All right, you guys! Let's go!
School Idol Morphin'!
School Idol Morphin'!
School Idol Morphin'!
School Idol Morphin'!
Let's roll!
They are the School Idol Rangers! You can leave this to the School Idol Rangers, Ayumu!
Everyone, are you all right?!
Oh, Shiotte, Ayumu. We're fine... Ow...!
That was pathetic...
It wasn't supposed to be this way...
I'm so disappointed in myself... Ow...
Professor Rina, are their injuries all right?
Only light injuries. Relax.
The Dark Rainbow is that powerful of an adversary... Even the School Idol Rangers don't stand a chance...
Oh, no, we didn't get these from fighting the enemy.
We were injured because we couldn't use our weapon properly.
Professor Rinari created a secret weapon for us in preparation for the fight against the Dark Rainbow.
But... the weapon is too powerful. It's too difficult to control with only the four of us.
Yes. This weapon is supposed to require five to operate.
But there are only four School Idol Rangers. Why would you make that weapon...?
Allow Commander Kasumin to explain...
The School Idol Rangers are supposed to be formed by a group of five rangers!
However, we have not been able to find the remaining ranger here on Earth.
That is why Setsuna, Shizuko, Karin, and Ai have undergone rigorous training in order to fight as four and maintain the peace of the neighborhood.
I thought that they would be able to handle the secret weapon that Rinako created, but...
It seems that it cannot be used with only four.
No, I think I've got the hang of it.
Me too! Would you give us another chance?
But you might not escape with such light injuries next time!
We need to find the fifth ranger at once!
But we couldn't find them no matter how hard we looked.
That's true. They couldn't simply appear at such a convenient time.
We'll do our best!
We can't stand down in this situation.
The only ones who stand a chance against the Dark Rainbow are the School Idol Rangers!
But...
We may have found the fifth ranger.
What?! Rina, what do you mean?!
Do you remember the conditions to be a ranger?
Of course, we do— Ah!
I see... Ayumu fits the bill...
Me?! N-No, I could never be a ranger! Why do you suddenly think I can?!
Because Shioriko likes you.
There is something that they said about the School Idol Rangers since ancient times.
"Those who receive the favor of the proud and savage dog may become School Idol Rangers."
Shioriko's been wagging her tail next to you the entire time.
I am not wagging my tail... Oh... I am...
This is incontrovertible evidence.
What?!
We can do it... We can do it, everyone! We can use our secret weapon!
The five of us are finally together!
We can celebrate later. We need to get ready to fight right now.
Rina, how long will it take to repair our secret weapon?
Three hours... No, give me one hour.
Okay! Ayumu, we're going to save your friend together!
But I-I... I can't possibly... be a ranger...
I'm just a normal person with nothing special. I've never even thought about maintaining the peace. Peace is just a normal part of my life.
And now, suddenly all this about the Dark Rainbow and the School Idol Rangers...
Ayumu...
Well, yeah, I get it. It's all moving too fast.
Sorry for moving things along without you.
We'll just have to fight as the four of us. We can't simply say, "Hi, from today, you're a ranger. You're fighting with us."
Ayumu, I'm so sorry. We'll come up with a new plan.
You must feel very confused now, so please get some rest.
Shiotte, can you take Ayumu to Kana?
Yes, I will.
Ayumu, come with me.
U-Um... Sorry, I...
There's no need to worry. We'll let you know once we have a new plan.
Okay...
Welcome home!
Um, Kanata...
Yes, yes, I heard all about it.
You're Ayumu, right? I'm the maid here in the base.
Have a seat here. I'll make some nice tea for you.
Oh, I see.
You've had quite a day. I think it's a natural reaction.
Right... Everything started to seem like a dream halfway through...
But it's true that my friend was abducted, and, um... it looks like I'm the fifth School Idol Ranger...
I am so sorry, Ayumu. This is all because I like you...
I-I'm really happy about that! I'm so happy to have such a cute friend! You don't need to apologize! We'll always be friends!
Ayumu...!
So, Ayumu, what do you want to do now?
Is joining the School Idol Rangers a definite nope for you?
I'd never be able to do it...
I see.
Whoa! What is it?
Ayumu Uehara! I've come to abduct you! Prepare yourself!
What?!
A-Ayumu! Ayumu!
...mu... Ayumu!
Ugh... Urgh...
Ayumu! Can you hear me?!
Oh... Oh, good! You're safe and sound!
Whoa! I-I can't breathe!
Oh, I'm sorry. But I'm so glad that you're safe. I was so, so, so worried about you! Now, let's go home—
Huh? Where are we?
I don't really know either... They called it something like Dark Something-or-Other Base...
Wait, do you mean the Dark Rainbow?
I think so?
They said they were going to take over the Earth. I don't think it's a movie shoot or a candid camera thing...
I-It's not! The whole thing is real! After you were abducted, I went straight to the School Idol Ranger base!
Oh, the place that you said Shioriko was handing out flyers for?
Wait, what? That was real? I was convinced that was Shioriko playing pretend... I mean, she came here too.
What?!
I didn't get a chance to talk to her, but I saw her—
Muahaha! Welcome to the Dark Rainbow's Earth base! I am the Emissary of Destruction, Dark Rainbow Emma!
You see, I'm a cold-blooded tyrant who's dominated countless planets in this wide universe!
And... this beautiful planet, the Earth, will soon be mine as well! Wahaha!
(She gives the same introduction to everyone she meets... That's really nice of her.)
They told me that you were here to take over the Earth, so I know about you. But why did you need to abduct them?!
They've got nothing to do with your grand plans! Just go away!
Now, I can't do that.
They have a very important role as my trump card... and you are the final key to dominating the Earth!
What?! Me?! Again?!
Huh? Ayumu? What do you mean, again?
Um, er... It's a bit of a long story, so maybe later!
What's all this about trump cards and keys?! We're just normal earthlings! We have nothing to do with world domination!
Except that you have everything to do with it.
Ayumu, you are descended from the one who unified Mars, A Yumu!
A Yumu's voice enveloped Mars and controlled the minds of all living beings on Mars.
Now, sing for me! Deliver this planet into my hands!
I have no idea what you're talking about... Mars and singing? Nothing makes any sense!
I don't have any powers like that! Just stop it and give them back to me!
Sigh... I thought as much.
I'm glad we brought them with us!
If you don't sing, we're going to tickle them!
They won't be able to stop laughing!
If you don't want that... you know what to do!
No! But...
Ayumu, I'm okay.
Ayumu, save me!
Ayumu, I'm okay.
Getting tickled isn't a big deal.
No, I won't let that happen!
Ayumu, save me!
Of course, I'll save you! You can believe in me!
I just need to sing, right?
Ayumu!
I might not be a hero that can save lots of people, but there is something that I can do to save one person.
Hey, if I sing, you'll let them go! Will you promise that?
Sure. I keep my promises!
All right... Do whatever you want to me—
What's going on?!
Cough, cough... The base is all broken!
Ha!
Ha!
Ha!
Ha!
Who goes there?!
The School Idol Rangers have arrived!
The School Idol Rangers?! How did you find this place?!
Because we came here several times to deliver food!
What?!
Kanata's cafe was supposed to have no connection whatsoever to the School Idol Rangers!
It does not, but we sometimes would do deliveries for her!
When I heard that the one who abducted Ayumu's friend had long, pink hair, I knew it was you. I did not think that doing deliveries would lead us to you!
I was far too careless!
You're giving both Ayumu and her friend back to us!
No, no! We need Ayumu's song to take over the Earth!
What do you mean? Didn't you need them for that?
We needed them to make Ayumu do as we said.
Yes! Ayumu's song has an incredible power to dominate all of Earth!
She said that she would sing, so we're not giving her back!
Ayumu?! Why?!
You don't care that the Earth will fall into the Dark Rainbow's evil hands?!
They promised that if I sang, they'd return them to me. That's the only way for me to save them.
No, there's another way. If you become the fifth School Idol Ranger, you won't only save them, but the whole planet.
That's right, Ayumu! Don't fall into the hands of evil!
B-But... I can't possibly be a hero...
So at the very least, I want to save them...
What's happening now?!
Hey, hey, hey! You call for me?
We didn't?
No, I could feel it. The desire to support someone.
Who might you be?
Me? I'm the cheering lady!
"Lady"...?
Hey! You just thought that I was a kid! I can tell, you know!
I might not look it, but I'm in university on Saturn and in my third year of high school on Earth!
But anyway, that aside... Uhh... You! Little Baby over there!
I came here after sensing the desire to support someone in your heart.
Now, who do you want to support?
The one I want to support... is Ayumu...
How could I know?!
The one I want to support... is Ayumu...
How could I know?!
Oh, you know. Now, put your hand to your heart and feel!
Ayumu...?
Good! Now lay your heart bare!
A-Ayumu, you accepted something you didn't want for my sake...
But there's another way where you don't have to do it...
You might feel like it's something that you can't do, but if you have to choose one or the other, I want you to choose the right one.
You said that you can't save lots of people and can only save one, but I don't think that's true!
Ayumu... You can save lots of people!
Good! Now send those feelings to Ayumu!
Are you ready?! Let's shout out! A! Yu! Mu! You got this! A! Yu! Mu! You got this!
Everyone! Let's shout out! A! Yu! Mu! You got this! A! Yu! Mu! You got this!
Ayumu, you can do it!
I... I'll try!
Ayumu, here is your transformation kit!
Okay!
And now... let's roll!
Burning like a blazing flame! Red Bulldozer Setsuna!
Ruling over the echoing thunder! Blue Hurricane Shizuku!
Running with lightning speed! Tangerine Mammoth Ai!
Humming with the flashing tip! Purple Blade Karin!
Blooming like a walking dream! Pink Feather Ayumu!
Brave Factors shining in five colors! The School Idol Rangers, the Nijigasaki Five!
Brave Factors shining in five colors! The School Idol Rangers, the Nijigasaki Five!
Brave Factors shining in five colors! The School Idol Rangers, the Nijigasaki Five!
Brave Factors shining in five colors! The School Idol Rangers, the Nijigasaki Five!
Brave Factors shining in five colors! The School Idol Rangers, the Nijigasaki Five!
What you say?!
The Niji High Five?!
Darn... Losing Ayumu is a major loss, but the Niji High Five is no match for the Emissary of Destruction!
Emma! I'll do this!
Everyone! You can use the secret weapon now!
Okay! Everyone, we're using our secret weapon!
Wh-What is that?!
This is our ultimate weapon!
Professor Rina's weapon of ultimate destruction will blow away your base along with you!
Initiating power charge!
Ten seconds until full charge!
Wait! Wait, wait! Um, can I ask one question first?
What is it?
If you blow away the entire base, won't that mean that everyone here will get hurt?
Well, a little.
We're prepared to make a few sacrifices!
No! Bad! Bad! That's bad!
You can't let the little puppy get hurt! The puppy's safety is more important than anything else!
There, there. You must've been so scared. It's going to be okay now.
I am a proud and savage dog! Danger is what I desire!
But you fell over in that last explosion, right? Come on, show me... See, that scratch has to hurt. I'll put a bandage on it.
*Whine*
Ah! I am certainly not wagging my tail!
Um, Emma? We're in the middle of the final battle?
Hmm... Nope! Puppy comes first!
We can take over the Earth some other day! So see you again! Bye bye!
Ah! Wait, Emma! At least let me go to the zoo!
I had a dream like that last night. Maybe it's because I thought the School Idol Rangers idea that Setsuna told me about was really cool?
Ahahahaha! I can't stop laughing! That's the best dream ever!
*Giggle* Yes, it is. Some parts showed a very un-ranger-like charm, and that made it very cute!
What the heck was the cheering lady about?! Those don't show up in ranger shows!
I think my brain mixed up ranger shows with hero shows. Ahaha!
It's not very funny! Urgh!
But it was a wonderful story. I feel the satisfaction I get when I watch a good film!
I'm so glad the puppy was safe in the end!
But I wish I could've been a more evil and powerful and cool boss.
I wanted to have an ultimate finishing move, like a Dragon Bomber!
Yes! Ultimate moves are a must!
Professor Rina's secret weapon was just called "secret weapon" the whole time... It needs to have a heroic name that shakes your soul!
What's a good name?
You're asking too much...
What's a good name?
You're asking too much...
If you were going to give it a name, what would you call it?
Let's see... Maybe the Empire Punisher?
Rising Hurricane Tonfa!
Mammoth Attack!
What about you, Karin?
Ahaha, those all sound really strong!
What about you, Karin?
Ahaha, those all sound really strong!
Maybe Pink Feather Ayumu would think of a much cooler name?
Oh, stop it! I don't know anything about ultimate moves!
Kanata was the maid at the maid cafe, but it would be nice if in actuality, she was the sixth ranger.
Cooking anything delicious! Fluffy Sandwich Kanata! Or something.
Ahaha, that sounds so cute!
Did you want to be another ranger too, Rina?
Ahaha, that sounds so cute!
Did you want to be another ranger too, Rina?
I'm okay with professor. I want to make a real secret weapon.
Making Kasumin the commander was a very nice move, Prez! You really know what you're doing!
The fact that I'm what brings the Club together is drilled deep into your subconscious! Ehehe!
That might be true.
But in my dream, Ai seemed more like the leader.
That might be true.
But in my dream, Ai seemed more like the leader.
What?! But the commander has a higher rank!
Ahaha, well, that's true.
You've been kind of quiet for a while now, Shiotte. You okay?
O-Oh, I am fine...
Shioriko was a key character in the story! Almost like the true main character hiding in the shadows!
She handed out flyers to make the School Idol Rangers base seem like it wasn't their base, while guiding Ayumu to them.
No one would ever think that it was a real secret base.
And then she casually shows how much she likes Ayumu. I never thought it would be a plot point.
Speaking of plot points, the food delivery service! She was delivering Kanata's cafe's omelet rice and cafe au lait to the Dark Rainbow's Earth base!
And then the giant plot twist at the end! Emma's line about the puppy's safety being most important... That made me tear up!
Recent movies tell you at the start that no animals were harmed while they were being made.
You sure know a lot about movies, Shizuku.
Huh? Shioriko, are you shaking? Are you okay?
You sure know a lot about movies, Shizuku.
Ehehe. I see it a lot on social media.
Huh? Shioriko, what's wrong?
Huh? Shioriko, are you shaking? Are you okay?
I am so embarrassed!
Now, now. It was just in their dream. And you were a very cute mascot character. It made me feel all warm inside.
Ayumu...
Hey, you're wagging.
I do not have a tail!
We had a lot of fun talking about your dream today.
Ahaha, yeah, we did. I had a crazy dream and just had to tell everyone about it.
Shizuku and Setsuna were so excited that they're going to write a screenplay based on it.
I wonder how that's going to go. Maybe they'll have names for the moves and weapons and secret bases?
Maybe they'll add giant robots too?
Ahaha, I can see that!
It's like, it was just a dream, but I feel like I finished a big epic adventure...
Hey, I know it was just a dream, but I think I'd do the same thing as the me in your dream.
Huh?
I'd do anything at all for your sake.
Anything at all...
Just kidding. *Giggle* Well, good night! Sweet dreams!
Wow, what a huge mansion! Are we really staying here?!
Yes! We received permission from Maki to do so.
Maki... You mean the school idol from Otonokizaka?
That's right. We talked about it on the way here. We had a training camp with μ's and Aqours right here.
Right... We had a training camp in this amazing place...
The beach in front makes for a good training space.
The sand adds the right amount of difficulty.
Let's practice a lot and level up.
I will! I'm going to be the best of the best!
Then shall we go inside?
I hope Prez can remember everything soon! I'm not at my best if Prez doesn't call me cute...
There, there, Kasumi. Have a cream puff.
Ahh! Kanata!
Don't the rest of you want them to remember everything soon?
I want it every day. But when it happens isn't up to us...
They'll just remember everything one day, right? Then whatever happens happens.
We all feel the same way as you, Kasumi. But we don't want to make them feel anxious about it.
Right. So we shouldn't show them that we're anxious to get them back.
That's exactly right.
But... it's impossible not to feel some level of anxiety.
Is the cute treatment that you were trying going well?
Probably!
I hope...
It's great that it's going well! But I think it may be good to take various approaches, so perhaps we could all try doing something a little more direct?
What do you mean by "direct"?
Shock treatment... is what I would like to say, but we aren't professionals, so how about a prank?
A prank...
Well, there's no harm in trying.
What about the rest of you? If it doesn't make them sad...
I think that would be fine!
Yeah, I think it would be okay too.
Well, why not?
Let's make it a prank for all time!
No, we need to keep the shock value low!
Regardless, if we are going to do something, we should think of exactly what we are going to do.
Do you guys have any pranks that you guys thought were really good?
The most memorable for me was the uninhabited island surprise that we did with μ's.
That was fun from the planning phase. Rina-chan Board says, "Yis."
I-I kept blundering all of the lines that I was supposed to say...
Really? Everyone's acting was really good that time! I didn't doubt it for a second!
Yeah! That was really scary...
I felt like the main character in an isolated island mystery!
Oh, right. These three were completely fooled...
They're pure souls.
The scenario got cut short because of the zombie panic in the middle...
I wanted to do the whole thing.
Then how about re-enacting the mystery for them as the prank?
That may be a good idea. This time, as part of the production, I want to play a leading role!
Hey, I never heard about this! It sounds like a lot of fun! Tell me more about it!
What's the point of knowing more? I'll bet it wasn't anything big.
That's not true! We'll tell you every little detail of the isolated island mystery!
Keep it short.
Our plan is already in action! Stay on your toes, everyone!
Shh! Shh! Lanzhu, you have already nearly given us away!
O-Oh, sorry!
I'll make sure they don't find out, so just relax!
Come on, everyone! Let's put away our stuff and get to practice!
But anyone who has a role has to make sure they're ready!
Role? Did we decide on those?
Sh-She means things like making dinner! Come on, let's go inside!
The water's so pretty! I wish we could go swimming.
So do I. I wanted to show you my swimsuit.
What?!
Did you swim the last time we came?
What?!
Did you swim the last time we came?
Yes, we did.
That sounds so nice!
Hey! Karin, no trying to seduce Prez!
*Giggle* Fine, fine.
Uhh... So first, we do warmups and then running. After that, it's individual practice.
We could use the dance studio, but dance practice on sand is a good workout for your legs and abs.
Dancing on the sand does make you so tired so fast.
That effort works your legs and abs. It develops your core!
Sounds hard... But I'll do it. Rina-chan Board says, "Ready."
Let's do our best too!
Yes!
Then let's start our warmups!
U-Um, is there anything I should do? Is there a time when I should bring out the towels and drinks?
For now, make sure that no one is in any danger. You can put towels and drinks to the side so we can get them when we want them.
Oh, and if you can put the first aid kit somewhere easy to see, that would help too.
It's best if no one gets hurt, but you never know when someone will.
Okay, got it!
I'm beat... I'm done. I can't move another inch.
Me too. Rina-chan Board says, "Faint."
Perk up, everyone! Next up is the barbecue, so get ready!
I'll cook lots of meat for you!
The meat was maRinated in my special barbecue sauce!
Huh? When did you do that?!
Cooking is second nature for me, you know.
That's amazing... I'll get the plates and stuff ready while you're in the shower!
All right!
It smells so good! Can we get started yet?
Yeah! It's just about ready! Go ahead and dig in!
Thank you for the meal!
Thank you for the meal!
Thank you for the meal!
Thank you for the meal!
Thank you for the meal!
Thank you for the meal!
Thank you for the meal!
Thank you for the meal!
Thank you for the meal!
Thank you for the meal!
Thank you for the meal!
Thank you for the meal!
*Munch* Mmmm! Buono! The veggies are juicy and yummy!
Things taste so much better when you cook them on a charcoal grill! It's so weird!
The outside develops a nice crust while the inside is cooked in its own moisture, leaving it nice and juicy. That's how charcoal grills work.
Huh, you sure know a lot, Karin.
I might not be in the food design specialization, but I am in the life design course. This is basic knowledge there.
Karin suddenly looks smart... Don't leave Kasumin all alone...
Just so you know, I'm near the top of my class in some subjects!
What?! You traitor!
You just need to find a subject you can excel at, Kasumi. Pat, pat.
I'll never find one!
Everything looks so good! I can't decide which to start with!
The grilled rice balls smell really nice...
I'll go with the meat, I guess?
The grilled rice balls smell really nice...
But should I start with rice? I'll feel full really fast...
Then do you want to split one with me?
Thanks, Ayumu! Let's do that!
I'll go with the meat, I guess?
Kanata maRinated it in her special sauce, after all.
It's my best dish! Eat up, eat up!
*Munch* Yeah, it's really good!
Kanata, you haven't taken your hand off the grill. You haven't eaten yet?
Don't worry, I'm okay.
We can't have that. Here, ahhn.
Ahhn... Mmmm! It's delicious.
Kanata, have some of this. Here.
Ahhn... Ooh, this grilled cherry tomato is good too.
Yeah, it is. I took the calyx off it. Only natural that it'd be good.
Mia, you remembered that the green part on a tomato was called a "calyx," and you learned how to take the calyx off without smashing it. I'm so happy...
I'm not getting in anyone's way today. I took the calyces off the eggplants too!
Oh, so that's why your fingers are bandaged. Eggplant calyces have thorns.
Ahh... You did such a good job, Mia. I'm so very happy!
I-I'll handle the eggplants better next time!
Yes, yes! I know you will!
Everyone! I've brought something delicious as well!
Huh? Setsu, did you make something?
Heheh. The truth is that I secretly prepared a dish as well!
Ta-da! What do you think?
W-Wow...
I remembered that I made an original Chinese-style dish when we were here!
I revved my imagination and inspiration as high as possible and thought through the secret ingredients. I also put in tons of supplements to build muscle and improve recovery!
Yes! Setsuna, you made it again! I secretly was looking forward to you making this!
R-Really?!
Yes! I'll gladly eat it!
Eat all you'd like!
All of you can help yourselves!
That goes for you too! Here, ahhn!
What?! I can feed myself...
Yes, but go ahead and try it right now! Come on, ahhn!
A-Ahhn... *Munch*
Heheh. How is it? I think it should meet your expectations!
Chew-chew... Chew-chew... Chew-chew... Chew-chew... Gulp.
H-How should I put it... It's a very original flavor. I can almost see a whole other world...
O-Oh, please! You're such a flatterer! Ehehe!
Huh, it looks pretty good. I'll try some too.
Mia, the dessert that Kanata made is in the refrigerator. Let's go get it.
Okay, sure.
I need to learn how to lead people as well as Rina...
Rinari might be the most chivalrous member in the Club...
Ahh! I'm stuffed!
I've taken my bath. Maybe I'll go straight to bed...
Emma, we still have that plan later.
Oh, right!
Huh? Is something going on?
N-No, nothing! But why don't you go take a bath now?
Right, maybe I should. I'll go take a bath real quick.
Okay, everyone. Time to review the pranking plan.
Yes! First, we casually lead the conversation into ghost stories.
Then we tell the legend about the island that Nico-chi told last time.
I quietly sneak away and collapse like I was attacked by someone.
Once the ghost stories are over, we panic that Ayumu vanished and search for her.
And then, we find her in the room, tragedy over.
From there, we start suspecting each other and the mystery begins.
Not a bad flow! You did something this fun?
Ehehe! We thought up everything with Honoka and the others!
We did our best at acting too.
Yes, we did. Remembering the lines was a struggle.
What?! You were in on it and acted a part?!
Good job, Shioriko!
*Giggle* It was quite fun.
It helped me understand why Kasumi likes to play tricks on people.
I don't play tricks on people. I seriously try to take the lead in the Club...
Kasumi, I acknowledge your effort, but you aren't cut out for it, so you should stop trying. Rina-chan Board says, "Sad."
Yes, that's true. For some reason, you always draw the short straw.
That's not true! I will succeed one day! And then I will take the lead!
I can respect your effort. I pray for your eventual success!
Stop praying for me!
Heh. We can talk about that another time. Now that they're in the bath, we need to prepare the room. Kanata, ketchup?
Already set up in Ayumu's room!
I think I'll rehearse my lines a little. It's going to be so much more realistic this time since Master Actress Shizuku gave us that lesson!
I'll go unplug the phone lines.
I'll go with you.
Hold on, what about what we had to do?
Those are all complete.
All that's left is conveniently disappearing from Ayumu's room.
When we leave the room, the furthest back leaves first.
Roger!
Hey, it's about time! Everyone on standby!
Y-Yes! Going now!
I'm back! What a nice bath.
Welcome back. Would you like a drink?
We have some fruit too.
Maybe I'll have a sports drink.
Maybe I'll have some fruit.
Maybe I'll have a sports drink.
Here you are.
Ahh! That hits the spot!
Maybe I'll have some fruit.
Here you are.
*Munch* That hits the spot!
Hey, let's tell ghost stories!
Ghost stories?!
Hey... Weren't we supposed to casually lead into it?!
No, that feels more natural for Lanzhu...
That is how she normally acts.
Dang, she can be useful...
I heard it was standard for these events.
Well, that's true... It's standard for school trips. What about the rest of you? Anyone here not like scary stories?
Ahh! I love how you ask before they start! But I'm fine with scary stories!
It looks like everyone's okay, so let's do it.
Then who starts?
Me! I can go first!
This is a story about this very island...
What?! There's a story about this island?!
If you're scared, you can grab onto me!
Th-Then I'll stay here next to you!
Th-That's okay... I want to enjoy the ambiance!
Th-Then I'll stay here next to you!
You can grab onto me anytime!
Th-That's okay... I want to enjoy the ambiance!
Now, then...
Many decades ago, eight students who attended a music school and dreamed of becoming singers came to this island.
Their life on the mainland must have been rough. They were in very low spirits. A young island girl saw this and asked the people of the island to hold a festival welcoming them.
Some residents opposed extravagance in such tough times, but after seeing the students, they relented. They decided to hold a long uncelebrated summer festival.
When the students heard this, they refused, but the island girl convinced them otherwise, "I want to hear you sing, and I want to sing too."
When the students heard this, they grew interested. They practiced long and hard with the island girl to perform as nine at the festival.
Several days before the festival, a typhoon struck and past. When the nine went to check on the stage...
They were caught in a landslide!
The residents of the island had cut trees for fuel through the long war, and without trees, the ground had grown loose enough to slide. The residents' sorrows ran deep.
Soon afterward, when night fell, some residents would hear a song coming from seemingly nowhere.
The residents who heard the song would wander into the sea and drown. The deaths happened one after another.
The residents thought to pacify the students' regrets, erecting memorials, praying, and other deeds, but nothing worked. They had no choice but to leave the island.
When everyone had forgotten about these events, plans to turn this island into a resort came into being. The island grew increasingly lively and prosperous.
But the strange happenings had not stopped. Some guests said that they heard people singing. And eventually, some guests started wandering into the sea as the previous residents had before!
Those that wandered into the sea all told the same story.
They couldn't resist the call, "Come here. Let's have fun together."
Do you understand? If you hear voices singing, you must not listen to them.
The next one that they will take... may be you!
Eeek!
I-Is this that kind of island?! Are you all okay?!
"Of course, I'm scared! I'm so scared!"
"I'm too scared to sleep!"
"I cannot go to alone to the badr—bathroom!
I-I fumbled it again...
I'll cover for you.
"When it's this scary, we all have to sleep together!"
"I don't want to disappear!"
"I will protect you all from harm!"
You're all getting better at acting! Wonderful!
"Oh no! E-Everyone, this is bad!"
Huh?
"Ayumu isn't here!"
"Eek."
"Oh no!"
What?! N-No... Ayumu... not like the story!
"That's too unrealistic to happen in real life! We'll find her if we search the mansion!"
Y-You're right! Just stay calm and search. She might be in the bathroom.
"Let's start from her bedroom!"
Looks like everyone else is gone. We need to hurry outside now!
I never thought that I would be a double agent in two pranks...
It's kind of fun, right?
Yes!
Okay, then let's go!
It is too dark to see...
I'll hold your hand, so deal with it and walk! The room Ayumu's hiding in is just up ahead!
That's the window there! Everyone, put on your scariest voice!
I'll try...!
Okay, let's start! On three, say your lines and pound on the window! We need to be as frightening as Aqours were as zombies!
We will be even more frightening zombies than them!
One, two...
Open up!
Let me in!
I am going to eat you!
Graah! Graah!
Huh? I don't hear anyone screaming.
Maybe we were so scary that they can't even scream?
Or so scary that they fainted?
I'll check inside. Huh? No one's there.
That can't be right. This is supposed to be the room for the prank.
You're right... No one's there.
What?! Then they may be in another room. We can check the room on the other side.
Okay.
No one's anywhere to be found...
Where could they all have gone?
According to the plan, after the ghost story, we're supposed to find Ayumu on the ground, then suspect each other, then start the mystery, right? Was there anything else?
No. That was the entire prank.
But then... why isn't anyone here?! Something weird's going on here! Where did they all go?! They aren't answering their phones either!
Let's search the entire mansion one more time!
Wait, Shioriko, something fell off that chair.
Huh? What is this?
Th-This...! Look at this!
What is it— Ah!
"Those who play with the story of the island are punished."
Huh? What... does this...?
Those who play with the story of the island... That would be us, right?
Wasn't that story all made up?!
Huh? Was it?
I thought that Honoka and the others made it up...
Maybe it was real...?
Does that mean the others were punished and disappeared?!
What about us? We used the story for fun.
Perhaps we are all right because we split off from the others?
No! No! Prez! What do we do?!
L-Let's remain calm! That is far too unrealistic!
Unrealistic? But something that can't be real is already happening!
Wh-What happened to them? Punished...?
If the story is true, then maybe they were taken to the sea?
I-I doesn't want that! We need to get them back! To the sea!
Ooh, the whole mood you've got going is great.
Right? It's perfect for a test of courage!
Do we each go in alone? Actually, where are Kasumi and the others? Did something happen?
Uhh, well... They had something that they needed to do.
Oh, okay. Just like Ayumu did.
Y-Yeah, that's right! Sorry for scaring you earlier.
Ahaha, I nearly jumped out of my skin. It was like the story about the island was actually happening. I'm glad it was coincidence.
Ehehe... Total coincidence! Kasumi and the others will join up later, so don't worry!
So, anyway, time to start the test of courage!
I want to properly fulfill my role as a prankster this time...
Shioriko, no need to be so worried! You were fine last time too!
But you are never supposed to blunder your lines in a play...
You can just ad lib when you do! Or keep going anyway! Acting like you did nothing wrong is very important!
I will try my best...
Hmm...
Kasumi is making thinking faces.
What is the matter, Kasumi?
Did you remember that you forgot to do your homework?
Hey! Don't think that my only problem in life is homework! But I was thinking about the plan for the prank!
Hm? Was there something you didn't understand?
Should I repeat the explanation that we gave before?
No, no, not like that. It's like... Isn't it kind of lame if everyone's in on the prank?
Lame? I don't get it.
You know, it goes against my sense of aesthetic.
Good job. "Aesthetic" is a big word, and you used it right.
I asked you what it meant the other day— No! Stay on topic! I would want to play a prank on top of the prank.
Like playing a prank on the others while playing the prank to get Prez's memories back!
That sounds fun.
That is true.
Good idea.
Then that's it! I have a great plan!
The scaaariest part of the training camp was when Aqours appeared as zombies and pounded on the windows, right? Let's do that too!
We don't have zombie makeup, but we can make zombie voices and pound on the windows!
That wouldn't need much preparation. Good idea.
The difficult part is when we sneak away.
I'm getting excited. Rina-chan Board says, "Sparkle."
Then how about...
Haha!
I overheard something interesting!
If you want to play a prank, then you'd better be ready to get pranked!
Okay, time to tell everyone else!
Kasumi and the others must be really surprised right about now. I feel a little bad for them, though...
They'll be fine. That note's a dead giveaway.
Frankly, just about anyone who reads that note will think, "Oh, I just got pranked back."
What? Really?! I'd believe it if I read a note like that...
So would I. I think I would immediately act to try to rescue everyone.
Me too. I don't think that I'd be able to sit still.
OMG. Now I'm more worried about you guys...
*Giggle* That's the best part about these girls.
They make you hope that they find ways to protect themselves from bad people.
That's why we need to protect them.
But pranking pranksters does make me feel good.
Keeping up the act so they wouldn't find out was so hard.
Let's go back quickly after we finish the test of courage.
That was so scary! It's way too scary to go in there alone! You have to go in pairs!
W-Was it that scary?!
There's a cold wind blowing, and it's dark, and it's narrow! It's scary!
Stop making me feel anxious! I was going to go alone, but now I'm scared to!
W-We can go together, Lanzhu!
Karin, come with me!
If you insist.
What about you, Setsu?
I will try facing it alone!
I wanna get the shivers and thrills, so I'll go alone too!
I can... I'll go...
Want me to go with you?
I-It's not like I'm scared or anything, but if you want to go through that again, then I'll go with you, Little Baby.
I want to go with you!
That's too bad...
I want to go with you!
If you insist...
That's too bad...
You're not coming? You sure?
Then maybe I will go with you!
Okay, then let's go, Little Baby!
Yeah!
That was so fun! Tests of courage are the best!
*Giggle* That was quite the thrill.
Yeah. I was pretty scared.
Me too! I'm so glad I was with Lanzhu!
I would've liked it if it were scarier.
Let's change up who's in charge of spooking everyone next time!
But if you know someone's trying to spook you, won't you not get spooked?
That's easy to say, but I'm pretty sure you'd get pretty spooked.
I'd be perfectly fine!
Then next time, I'll put all body and mind into spooking you!
Thanks for the early warning. I'm ready for you anytime.
Ahahaha!
Ahahaha!
Ahahaha!
Ahahaha!
Ahahaha!
Ahahaha!
Ahahaha!
Ahh, what a nice night. I wish I brought some fireworks with me.
Let's come back again.
Yeah, I'd love to come back with everyone...
Hey, it'd be a waste to go straight home. Why don't we put in a little more practice?
Huh? Now?
Yeah. After-dinner training. Just a little!
How about it?
If you want to do it, I'll join you.
What if you step on something?
If you want to do it, I'll join you.
What if you step on something?
We practiced here during the day. We know there isn't anything dangerous around!
I learned a new move. Watch this!
Oh, that's nice. Teach it to me too, Lanzhu.
I want to try doing it too!
Then I'll teach all of you!
Okay? First...
Where could they all have gone?
From the story, this is the only place. Let's start searching around here.
That's true... Oh? What's that over there?
Are those... people? It might be them!
Wait a second. Something does not seem right.
They look like they're dancing.
Th-This is exactly how it was in the story! The voices say to sing with them, and they sing and dance into the sea!
We have to save them! Prez! Prezzz!
No! No! No! You're going into the sea! Don't be tempted by the voices!
Please, open your eyes!
Don't go in!
Huh? What's wrong?!
What's going on?!
Huh? What's wrong?!
Huh? What's wrong? Weren't you going to follow the voices into the sea like in the story?!
What's going on?!
That's the sea. The sea is dangerous. No going in!
We weren't going to go into the sea. Right, everyone?
Y-Yeah.
Huh? Then what were you doing out here?
We got super excited after a test of courage, so we were doing some after-dinner training.
Lanzhu was teaching us some new moves.
What?!
What?!
What?!
What?!
I'm sorry. I am confused. Would you mind if we asked a few questions?
Go right ahead.
Umm... So you all went on a test of courage, correct?
Right! We went into a cave! It was fun!
It was so much fun that you grew excited and started practicing dance moves... Is that it?
That's it.
You weren't following the voices into the sea like in the story... right?
Right. We weren't.
Did we... jump to the wrong conclusion?
I think you did.
O-Oh, is that all? Well, that's great!
No, it's not great at all! Why did you have to make us so worried for you?!
In the first place, what were you doing on a test of courage?! After Shizuko told the story, Ayumu was supposed to go missing, then we find her on the ground and suspect each other, then start the mystery!
We went to the room where we were supposed to find Ayumu, but then no one was there! We got suuuper spooked by it!
And then you left that creepy note! We were worried that you all got pulled into the sea like in the story!
S-Sorry, we didn't think it would all go this well!
Huh? "Go this well"?
What would go well?!
We pranked you back!
Pranked us back?!
You guys were trying to set us up for a prank, right?
I saw you holding a secret meeting. Then when I told everyone about it, we decided to prank you back.
Yeah, that plan went off without a hitch!
And you were caught by the prank so completely!
U-Um... Sorry?
Wahhh! This is frustrating! Just! This is just so frustrating! When we were trying to play a prank on you! Argh!
There, there. Sorry, but we were a step ahead of you.
I will get my revenge!
R-Regardless, I am glad you are all right.
What a relief!
I can't even be mad...
Huh? Hey, where are you going?!
I hear voices.
Voices? What voices?
They say to come to them...
What?! W-Wait, come back!
Just kidding! Gotcha!
Huh?
Gotcha!
No fair that you got to have all the fun! Pranking pranksters pranking pranksters... I wanted to be on one of the sides!
I'm a member of the Club too, you know!
A member...
Y-Yeah, you are! You're a member of the Club!
We'll include you next time!
You have to be in my team for it!
And on my team too!
If they're on both teams, they'll be a spy for both sides. Let's split the difference and go with my team!
Ahahaha! Maybe I'll decide after I see both of your plans!
Ahahaha!
Ahahaha!
Ahahaha!
Ahahaha!
Ahahaha!
Ahahaha!
Ahahaha!
Ahahaha!
Ahahaha!
Ahahaha!
Ahahaha!
Ahahaha!
Today felt like a really long day!
*Giggle* Yes, it did.
We had three different pranks moving at the same time. You don't see that every day.
Ahaha, you're right!
So in the end, our prank plan was a huge success. They even said that at the end...
"I'm a member of the Club," huh? We've been saying that for the longest time, but they finally said it themselves.
Yeah. My heart is full of so much joy and surprise...
We have have to try even harder from tomorrow!
Yeah!
Yes!
*Yawn*
Oh, good. I woke up early...
The rice should be ready by now, so I'll make rice balls.
(Everyone in the Club is always so fun and nice. They're always looking out for me.)
(Up until now, I felt a little guilty about that.)
(But how I feel about it is up to me. Yesterday, I felt frustrated because I wasn't part of the prank. I ended up playing my own on them.)
(That was the first time I felt so frustrated that I wasn't part of something.)
(I feel like I've made a breakthrough thanks to that prank. I want to be a proper member of the Club. I want to say that I'm a member of the School Idol Club.)
(I'm starting from zero, but it's still a start. So I'm going to do whatever I can, as best as I can!)
*Yawn* Huh? Good morning! Awake already?
Good morning, Emma. I thought that I'd wake up early to make breakfast. You're up early too.
Ehehe. I'm a morning person, you know.
Zao!
Morning, Lanzhu.
It's really nice out today, you two. A morning run might be really nice.
I'll have breakfast ready by the time you come back!
Really?! Then maybe I'll go for a run.
You don't mind making it?
Yeah! I know how to make rice balls and miso soup, so you can leave it to me!
Yay! Then I'll go wake up everyone for the run!
Good idea! Let's go wake up all the sleepyheads!
You can do it, everyone! You're almost done!
Okay, good job! Have some towels!
Thank you very much.
Ahh! What a nice sweat!
Drink some amino acids!
I made honey lemonade!
Drink some amino acids!
Would you mind if I took one?
Not at all! Here you go!
Thank you very much! Glug... Ahh, I feel it working already!
I made lemons with honey!
Oh, I would like some!
Sure! Here you go!
Thank you very much. *Munch* The sweetness and sourness blow fatigue clean away!
Hey, when was the ferry back supposed to leave?
3 PM.
Then we still have time for more practice!
More?! Don't you feel tired at all, Ai?!
You just keep going and going... I'm done!
How about singing practice then? Singing out here sounds like it would feel pretty nice.
Should I put on the music?
That's a good idea! My cute voice echoing over the beautiful beach... A truly beautiful scene!
I came up with an idea for a a performance while watching the waves. Mind hearing it out?
Sure! I'll take notes!
I'll go for another run!
Be careful! Oh, and take some water with you!
It looks like we've gotten a little closer.
Yeah, we have. Like we've gotten even better teamwork now! Ahaha!
Maybe we didn't need to be so worried. Maybe we just had to believe in them.
Yes. That's what we've always done, after all.
Wait, is that me talking to Ayumu? Is this a dream?
Well... I don't think I'm much of a school idol just yet. But I practice hard every day, so I want everyone to notice how I improve each time I go up on stage. 
I might only be able to get better one step at a time, but you said it best. I'll be better today than I was yesterday, and better tomorrow than I was today. So I was hoping to ask everyone to cheer me on in my endeavors...
That's so like you!
Huh?
You've never been the type to give up easily. It's seriously amazing. Let's show everyone exactly how you feel!
The real question is how to go about it. Hmm... You want everyone to watch you grow and learn, right?
Yeah, exactly! So, how do we do that?
Watching you grow, huh... Oh, I've got it! What if we grew flowers together? We could pass out seeds to everyone who comes to see you!
Like, to ask everyone to watch me grow like they would a flower?
Yeah! What do you think?
That sounds wonderful! I love it! So, what kind of flowers should we pass out? Tulips? Sunflowers? Or what about roses?
Hmm, I'd say daisies are the most like you.
Daisies?
In the language of flowers, they stand for hope, constant progress, and positivity. Sounds just like you, doesn't it?
Is that how you see me?
Totally! Your eyes are always shining with hope, and it makes me feel like the future will be bright no matter how we get there.
Th-That's a bit much. I'm surprised you'd think those words would suit me.
You're always working at things, one step at a time. Remember when we were little? You cried when you couldn't flip over the bar, but you practiced every day after school until you could do it.
Ahhh! Y-You can forget about that!
Ahaha, no need to be embarrassed! It just means that you're a hard worker. I think daisies are perfect for you.
Okay, if you say so, then I'll go with daisies. We'll all plant them and wait until they bloom. I'll tell them that by the time they do, I'll be an even better school idol!
Ah! Is this the special flower that Ayumu was talking about?
Huh? Where am I?
Yep! I see you brought your lunch today.
Yeah. I talk to my mom the day before about what to make and get the ingredients ready.
Cool. Your lunch always looks so colorful and delicious. You put a lot of time and thought into it, don't you?
N-Not really. I'm clumsy so I end up cutting the vegetables in weird shapes and I usually burn my rolled eggs, too.
Really? I think eggs that are a little charred look tastier. Look, the ones in your lunch today seem particularly good.
You think so? Here, have one.
Oh, can I? But then you won't have enough!
Don't worry about it. I actually packed extra because I wanted you to try some. I'd be glad if you did.
Thanks. Don't mind if I do, then. *Munch*
Mm, this is delicious! The seasoning is perfect. Exactly how I like it!
Great!
Rolled eggs seems simple to make, but they're actually very complex. Everyone cooks them to various consistencies, with different seasonings.
You're very particular about rolled eggs. Do you remember when we ate with our families during field day at elementary school?
Yeah, I made a big deal about how the eggs didn't taste like they always did. Just forget about that! It sure is embarrassing thinking about it now.
I can't forget something like that! That's an important memory I have with you, embarrassing or not. That's why I worked so hard on this...
Heheh. I guess I've always loved Ayumu's eggs...
Wait, what was I doing again?
I wanna show them how I've grown since giving them those daisies.
You should do something that brings you and your fans together. Up till now, it's all been you expressing yourself to them. This time, you can share your feelings with each other.
Like the fan letters? They send me one, I respond, they send another, and I respond again. And over time, the connection gets stronger and stronger.
Exactly!
Oh, what if I bring up how grateful I am for their fan letters?
Good one! You said your replies always end up being long, so you must have a lot you wanna say to them.
More than a lot. No matter what words I use, it's never enough to explain how thankful I am.
Then it'd be nice to also create a place where you and your fans can interact. Somewhere you can feel like you're really connecting with everyone.
I like that idea!
Yup! You can show everyone how you're feeling and they can do the same right back!
I think that's brilliant. I'm in!
Okay! We've got our plan!
*Giggle* I'm so excited to share my thoughts with my fans. I'm gonna work really hard for all of them.
Good job out there, Ayumu!
That was the best!
At my last solo event, it took all that I had to get my message across, but today, I felt like I was able to carry a conversation on stage with my audience.
You know yourself well and work extremely hard to make up for what you lack. It's only natural for you to grow and improve.
Really?
You don't believe me even though I've watched all your hard work from up close?
Not at all! I believe you more than anybody else!
I'm sure you'll continue to grow from here on out.
I love being a school idol more than ever before. I'll become a school idol who has even more fun times with her fans!
Ayumu never, ever gives up. She learned and grew with everything she did, and now she has confidence... That's why that song came together!
...Ayumu's saying something?
They're busy again today, huh? But this is all pretty much going like I thought. I know they're gonna head out somewhere now!
But I wonder if tailing them is going a bit too far?
No, it definitely isn't! I'm really curious about what they're getting up to.
I gotta find out the truth today!
*Sigh* I didn't do right by Ayumu.
...
I don't know why, but I feel like someone's been watching me this whole time. Like right now, from behind!
...
Nobody's there. Is this all in my head? Ah well. I gotta get a move on.
Sorry to keep you waiting. Today I'd like to talk about the next live show...
W-Wait!
Who is this person? Is this who you've been seeing every week?
A-Ayumu?! What are you doing here?
More importantly, is this person a school idol as well?!
Huh? What?
Oh, I see how it is. You've been working with a new school idol behind our backs and—
Wait, whaaaa?!
Aaahhh?! That scared me. What just happened?
Oh, I think I'm in another dream.
Oh, uh, I was reading some letters I got after our last live show.
So... what's wrong, then?
Everyone wrote nice things and complimented me.
Right...
They all wrote that my new song was really good. They said they're happy I've gained confidence and that now more than ever they want to protect me.
But I was trying to express through my song that I'm getting strong so no one needs to worry about me anymore. And yet they all saw me as in need of support...
Hey, Ayumu... When you want to protect someone, I don't think those feelings go away no matter how strong that person gets or even once they become an adult.
I mean, we all want to protect our loved ones, right?
I'm positive you expressed your feelings to your fans, and I think they see that and still want to protect you even more.
Do you... really think so?
I do. Even the strongest people feel sad or struggle sometimes. And when you learn about it, what do you do? You don't think, "They're strong, they can handle it," do you?  
No, I don't. I want to be at their side, rubbing their back encouragingly, even if I can't be of much help to them.
Right? The people who wrote you those letters feel the exact same way.
I see... I think I understand now.
What about you, then?
Of course it's the same for me! Ayumu, no matter how much you grow and how amazing of a school idol you become, I'm always going to want to protect you.
*Giggle* Wow, I suddenly feel super happy.
That's true. Even now, I still want to protect you no matter what...
Wait, is that me talking to Kasumi? Is this a dream?
Whew. Tonight, my website will finally be done! I feel bad that you ended up doing most of the work, though.
Hey, I'm the one who volunteered. Besides, you came up with a bunch of different bread roll recipes, remember?
*Giggle* Then this is the fruit of our love and hard work! All right, it's time to go live! The Kasumin Fan Club is officially accepting applications!
Oh, that's right! Have a look at this! I made membership cards for my fan Club members!
Wow, they're adorable. What are they made out of? They sparkle with all the colors of the rainbow. They're perfect for you, Kasumi.
You can't be more right. They're modeled after me, the idol who sparkles with all the different colors.
I was thinking about giving these to everyone who joined later... But before that! I will present the very first one to you!
What? Me? I can't believe I'm the first to have one! I'm so happy!
Hee hee hee. I bet you are!
Okay, then I'll gratefully accept it.
Here you go! Your glorious membership card as member 001 of the Kasumin Fan Club! Make sure you cherish it forever!
So Kasumi and I made her fan Club together!
Wait, what was I doing again?
They hold this contest at the festival in the town where I live every year, but if you win... You get to be the Hometown Idol!
What's that?
The Hometown Idol gets to appear at events in the shopping street, do PR for the ward office events, and basically help everyone who lives in the area to have fun!
Got it. So it's kind of like a local ambassador, right?
That's pretty much it!
That's a great idea!
*Giggle* That's exactly what I was thinking!
Waaaaaah!
Wh-Why? The flower-arranging contest, the woodworking skills final, the unicycling challenge... How did I lose them all?
Prezzz! Waaahhh!
C-Calm down, Kasumi. You've still got a chance.
Huh?
See, it looks like there's a traffic rules quiz starting over there.
Prez, please watch me. I will never give up!
And...
I will win the title of Hometown Idol!
Kasumi... You've been a hard worker for so long...
Kasumi's talking to someone...?
Prez, tell me what you think is cute about me!
What about you is cute? Hmm... There's too many...
You can tell me all of them! I'm listening!
First, your smile is cute. Next, your voice is cute. Hair. How good you are at winking is cute, and how good you are at making bread is super cute. And delicious.
Muheheh...
Next, your movements are cute. They draw everyone's eyes. Oh, and how your expressions change quickly is cute too. Like when you're a little shy or embarrassed. I can't take my eyes off you.
Ehehe...
Huh? Kasumi, your face is red. Are you okay?
Huh?! N-No, it's not red at all! But yes, just like you said, there are too many cute things about me to list them all!
Right. Oh, and another thing. You read all the fan letters that you've received over and over every single day, but you still have a happy grin on your face when you do. I think that's super cute.
Wha— How do you know about that?! I read them in secret so no one would ever find out!
Ahaha. Your reactions like that are really cute too. Oh, that's it! I thought up a great way to highlight your cuteness!
Who was that praising Kasumi so profusely?
Huh? Where am I?
Kasumi, you always keep your room so clean!
If I didn't, then you'd never know how cute it is! And that's a real shame!
Whenever I'm working on a song, the room somehow quickly turns into a giant mess. I'm constantly getting in trouble for it!
Oh! In that case, want me to go over and tidy up for you? You're always writing songs for us, so it's the least I could do—
Oh, look. The carpet's lifted a bit.
Aaah! Nooo, don't touch that! You can't!
Hm? Are those... tatami mats? Wait, this used to be a Japanese-style room?!
Argh...
I had no idea! Kasumi, you're amazing!
Y-You mean it? You really couldn't tell until now?
Nope, not at all!
Hehe. Ehehehe! That's 'cause I'm a remodeling master!
I did the same thing once before... I feel guilty now...
Oh, I think I'm in another dream.
Mirror, mirror, on the wall. Who's the cutest one of all?
It's Kasumin, obviously! You woke up early to blow out your hair, buffed your nails to perfection, and your shirt smells great because of the fabric softener you used! You're the cutest!
I wish... *Sigh*
It's weird, my fan Club is the only one not getting any new members. Is someone conspiring against me? If not, what else could it be?
Ah!
Could it be... I'm actually... not cute?
No, no, no. That's not true. I need to be adorable, and my cuteness knows no bounds!
Uh, are you okay, Kasumi?
H-Hey! H-How long have you been standing there?!
Um, well...
That's not important! I wanted to say that I think you're really cute, Kasumi!
Your smile is the cutest! You're always so cheerful, and bring smiles to everyone's faces when you're around. And you're such a hard worker no matter what happens...
I could never run out of compliments for you. You're a lovely person with so many adorable qualities!
I-I... I know that already. I'm the cutest in the world, obviously!
I was just pretending to be down. I was experimenting with showing a weaker side in my performance!
So the old me told her how cute she was that much? I want to tell her too...
Wait, is that me talking to Shizuku? Is this a dream?
There's something that I'd like you to see. Would you mind?
Sure, what is it?
Wow, you've really filled up this page.
These are all character profiles.
What do you mean?
I've always tried to play the part of the ideal school idol.
But I think I failed to realize that role as a complete character because I focused all my attention on how she should appear.
It only makes sense that that method wouldn't be enough for me to reach my goals.
I've done a lot of long, hard thinking about the kind of school idol I'm trying to be.
So, what you're saying is that now you'll be playing the role of the school idol you wrote down in this notebook?
Yes. I want to grow to be more like her. She's finally started to come alive in my mind.
That's why I think I'll be able to express myself in the best way I can!
Shizuku expressing herself in the best way she can... That's a pretty exciting thought.
Shizuku's must have acted the parts of all sorts of school idols during the blank in my memories... I really want to remember...
Oh, I think I'm in another dream.
I've practiced so much. Why haven't I improved at all?
The only thing to do is drill! Hit, hit, hit! Set, set, set! Do it a thousand times and you'll definitely get the hang of it!
Well, Ai's method may be the most certain for success. We recite lines and memorize the flow of conversation to prepare for plays, also.
Hey, then why don't you put on a play?
Rina, what are you talking about?
You're good at acting, right? Then why don't you just act like a pro volleyball player?
I see! That's a very nice idea, Rina!
Serve, spike, toss!
Wow. You're moving so much more fluidly than before.
Okay, Shizuku! Try taking my finest attack!
I'm ready!
Here goes! Hiiiya!
I'm a pro volleyball player, with over a hundred wins under my belt...
Ambf!
...
Shizuku really isn't good at this...
...Shizuku's saying something?
Today, I will escort you as thanks for everything you do for me!
Ahaha, Shizuku, you're taking this way too seriously. But I'm looking forward to our date today.
D-Date...
Um... I put together a plan for today based on a guidebook and information from Ai. You can expect great things from it!
First up, a pancake shop! We'll split their limited seasonal pancake!
This way! Come on!
W-Wait for me, Shizuku!
Argh... Everywhere we go, nothing works out... I'm so stupid...
Ch-Cheer up, Shizuku...
I'm so sorry! I promised to be a perfect escort for you today!
The popular pancake shop had a line around the block! The famous dorayaki shop we went to instead was sold out! The pasta restaurant I kept as a backup was closed today!
The espresso machine at the coffee shop was broken, and we could only have tea! We went to a delicious udon restaurant that you knew, but the shop I took you to after that moved!
*Pant*
You said it all in a single breath! You've got some serious lung capacity, Shizuku.
U-Uhh... Waaahhh!
I wanted to take you around the same way you do for me! I wanted to say, "It's as good as I heard," and, "It's wonderful," and be as cool as you are!
So that's the story behind the pancakes I had with Shizuku!
Huh? Where am I?
Thanks to you, I think I have a grasp of the princess now. Going out and playing the part as I felt it has been very helpful.
I'm glad. It's starting to get late. Why don't we try the farewell scene soon?
What?
Actually, I was hoping to spend a little more time with you...
True, that's probably how the princess would react to having to say goodbye.
Oh! Y-Yes, exactly! She certainly would!
Um, let's see then...
"The time has come for us to part ways... I shall take this path, and I'm certain that I shall not look back."
"So, you mustn't turn around either...”
"I understand.”
"Alas, I cannot seem to find the proper words to say farewell.”
"No, that isn't the case at all. I do not wish to say them!”
"I promise that one day, I will come see you again! No matter how long it takes... I swear that I will!"
Shizuku, that was amazing! It felt so real!
Oh... I-I'm sorry. That wasn't actually how the script was meant to go. I just got carried away and, um...
Don't worry about it. I felt sad about having to say goodbye after a fun day like this, so that monologue just now really hit home!
I want to see more of Shizuku's acting...
Wait, what was I doing again?
Shizuku, what kind of story do you want to tell your fan Club members?
The world that I want to show them is "all the world's a stage."
All the world's a stage...?
Yes. Everyone in the world has their own roles... their own characters that they play. Because of that, they can become any kind of character that they wish.
Everyone is their own main character, weaving their own personal story. When those stories come together, dramatic encounters and excitement ensue.
And so, thank you for meeting me. Let's continue weaving the story of you and me together, forever and ever...
That's the kind of story I want to make!
That sounds so fun!
All the world's a stage... Then maybe my life is a play too? Maybe not—
Precisely that! That's it! Your life is your own play... If you think of it that way, every day can shine in your eyes!
I see... I think I know now what story I want to show them first.
The story of how everything started.
How everything started... I like that. So how are you going to make it?
First, I need to understand my own feelings first. You always support me through thick and thin. The story will revolve around my feelings for you.
What?! Me?!
You're the one who brought me back to the School Idol Club from the Drama Club. I'm enjoying every day of my life right now. I'm constantly excited to see what happens next.
The reason I feel that way is because you were there. Just now, I rambled nonsense at you, and you encouraged me to pursue it.
Could I ask for anything better than that?
All the world's a stage... It's such a lovely idea, and it's so Shizuku...
Wait, is that me talking to Karin? Is this a dream?
I don't usually come to arcades. They're really lively, aren't they?
There are lots of different games. Where's the dance game Ai told you about?
She said it was all the way in the back. Oh, is that it?
I see... So you step on the buttons on the floor that are shown on screen... Heh, I get it.
Wait, Karin? Why are you taking off your shoes?  
I can't do my best in heels. Okay, let's do this!
Huh? Wait, this is weird. The timing is faster than I thought!
Karin, do your best!
I-I am! Next is left... Ahhh! An up-diagonal after that? No fair! Wait, wait, wait!
(She's not moving much for how enthusiastic she is.)
(Proves that dancing is dancing and gaming is, well, gaming.)
Oh, oh, no! I messed up again! Hold on! Wait a sec! Ahhh!
Game over. Um, good effort. (Is Karin competitive when it comes to games, too?)
Y-You know... This is my first time playing, that's why this happened. If I just get used to it, I know I can get a perfect score.
R-Right, I know that. (She feels frustrated...)
That being said... Can you go exchange some money for more coins?
What?
I'm not mad. I swear. I just have to get better by the time Ai and I come here, so... I won't be going home until I get it perfect.
Okay, I'll go get some change.
(I didn't know Karin could be so childish. Okay, I guess we'll do this until she's satisfied!)
I'll clear this in no time!
Maybe I'll invite her to an arcade sometime...
Oh, I think I'm in another dream.
I'm on my way to the zoo.
Huh? What are you going to do at the zoo?
The pandas.
The pandas? You want to see the pandas?
Yeah. Is it wrong for me to want to see a panda?
Of course not. Pandas are pretty cute.
That's right! They're adorable!
But see, I don't seem like the panda type, do I? So, I couldn't just invite everyone! I tried venturing out on my own, but then I wound up getting lost.
Oh, I know! Will you come with me? We can make it a little date!
Look, look! It's a panda! It's really a panda! It's sooo cute!
Hahaha... You really do love your pandas, huh?
I mean, come on! It's a panda! Everyone loves pandas, right?
Right.
I wish I could just scoop it up and take it back to the dorms with me... But I know I can't.
Oh, but it's so adorable! Just looking at it brings a big, goofy smile to my face...
Hey! What are you staring at me for? I'm not the main attraction here!
The pandas are pretty cute, but so are you. I couldn't help myself.
C-Come on! Quit kidding around and focus. We came here for the pandas. Not for me.
Ahh, that's what I needed. I've got my fill of panda cuteness.
The pandas were pretty great, but I feel like I got a two-for-one deal out of this. I got to see a whole new side of you.
I bet you're thinking I don't seem like the type to get all excited over pandas, right?
Trust me, I know. But I just can't help it! They're so cute! What else am I supposed to do?
So Karin likes pandas? I'll let her know if I see any panda merch.
Wait, what was I doing again?
The song you wrote was completely different from my image until now. Could you tell me what kind of image you have of me?
I can't argue that you usually come off as a cool, mature girl, but I think there's more to you than that.
Oh? How so?
Maybe you feel like because you're more mature, you need to prioritize meeting everyone else's expectations instead of doing what you really want.
But I'd think it's exhausting to have to keep that up all the time.
I know you're totally responsible, but it's okay to lean on people sometimes, you know? You can be yourself more. That's what I wanted to tell you through this song.
I see, so that's where that song came from.
Yeah. It was my message to you.
I guess now that you bring it up, maybe I'm not so comfortable with relying on other people.
I support you 100%, no matter what. Don't ever feel like you have to hold back. I want you to spread your wings and fly!
My, that's a bold statement. Does this mean you'll take care of me if I ask?
I-If you think I'm dependable enough!
The old me was so bold... I'm a little bit envious...
Huh? Where am I?
Oh, this is a photo album. So, that's where it was.
Your photo album? Oh, for your modeling work?
No, of when I was young.
What?! I wanna see! C'mon!
You want to see it?! I don't think it's all that exciting or anything...
I'll show you, but only if you promise not to laugh.
I won't!
Okay, then here... This is me from a long time ago.
Huh? Which one's you?
What do you mean? There's only one person here.
Wait... This is you?! No way!
You don't have to act so surprised...
But you look so different from how you are now. How do I put it? You seem more... spirited.
*Giggle* I see you've chosen your words carefully. It's okay, you can say it. I look like a tomboy, right?
I was pretty mischievous back then. I was the biggest rascal on the whole island.
Karin being a rascal... I can't imagine that...
What am I talking about with Karin?
I received an invitation from a modeling contest that I was desperate to do back when I lived on an island. But now, I'm not so sure...
Wait, not so sure about what? Entering it? Why?
Isn't it obvious? I'm also a school idol right now. I want to focus on that with all my might.
If you've already made up your mind, that's fine. But if you aren't so sure, doesn't that mean that some part of you wants to enter?
You like the version of me that's a school idol, right? So you'll tell me to focus on that with everything I have, won't you?
I love every version of you, Karin! I'm your biggest fan!
And that's why I'm pretty sure I know just how passionately you feel about this. It isn't like you not to take on a challenge!
You've gotten pretty sassy, haven't you?
Oh! Now that's a way better expression for you.
Well, you got me all fired up!
I've made up my mind. I'm going to enter that modeling contest!
It's... It's finally the big day...
Why are you getting nervous?
I've never been to a modeling event before... It's not the same as a school idol event.
I guess. They are similar in some ways, though.
Really?
Like how wonderful everyone involved is.
And every girl here is just as dedicated as I am. Some might push themselves even harder than I do...
They're all just glowing with confidence.
You shine brighter than any of them, though.
I'm flattered, but I think you may be a little biased.
Well, I've done all I can at this point. I've got to just go for broke!
You've done all this hard work and now you're talking about taking chances? That doesn't sound very Karin to me.
Now get out there and put it all on the line!
...
Pfft. Ahaha, you're so... *Giggle*
All right. Just stay put and keep your eyes on me!
Karin is so cool... I want to support Karin in all the different challenges she takes on...
Wait, is that me talking to Ai? Is this a dream?
Hey, hey! Why don't the three of us do comedy?
Mia-chi! Rinari! Let's form a three-woman comedy group!  
What?!
Wow! I'd love to see that!
Huh?! What're you saying, Little Baby?!
I'm interested. Rina-chan Board says, "Swoon.”
Not you too, Rina!
Come ooon, Mia-chi. Pretty please?
No.
Please, Mia.
Ugh...
We'll take good care of you!
What're you talking about?!
We'll take good care of you.
Ugh...
Ahahaha!
What now?!
S-Sorry. You guys are just too funny.
Let's try it, Mia.
Fine. But only for a little bit.
Yaaay! Thank you, Mia-chi, Rinari! I'll treat you right!
Heh. Ai really loves having fun...
Oh, I think I'm in another dream.
I've been trying to put how I feel into words, and basically, what I wanna get across most is how grateful I am to the people who made the Ai Pals.
In other words, you wanna say thank you.
Of course, it's gotta be in a way that's fun and Ai-like, you know? Something that screams, "Thank you for supporting me!” So, what should I do?
I'd think if you have something you wanna say... you need a song.
Uhh, sure, I guess? Yeah, it should be a song.
Then I say you write the lyrics, Ai.
Do what?! I've never written lyrics before!
All the more reason to try and rise to the challenge! Just write down exactly how you feel about your fans, and I'm sure it'll turn out great.
Don't get me wrong, I think it's a good idea. I just don't know if I can do it. Hmm...
Bah, no point in overthinking things! I'll do it! But you've gotta be right by side the whole time, okay? As long as you're with me, I know I can give it my best!
F-Finally... It's done! I did it!
Yay! Congratulations, Ai!
Look! These are my straight-up honest feelings, right here!
*Laugh* These lyrics are so you. Only you could write a song like this, or sing it, for that matter!  
The Ai Pals are gonna love this! Great work, Ai!
*Giggle* I owe it all to you, Prez!
Hahahahaha!
Phew. It's a huge relief to hear that from you. But, umm, before we call it a night, I need one last big thing from you to get me across the finish line.
I want you to be the first to hear this song. I'll have to keep my voice down because it's the middle of the night, but here I go. Actually... Can I come a little closer?
I can tell that Ai really loves all the Ai Pals...
Huh? Where am I?
Whoa! Thunder!
We might need to stay here for a while.
Huh? Ai, stomachache?
Hm? Oh! No, no! It's this weird thing I do when I hear thunder. You know that one about the thunder and the bellybutton? Probably navel heard of it, huh...
Wow, uh...you must be pretty scared right now, huh? That pun was worse than usual.
Aww, you could tell?!
So like, I know it's not true, but when I was a kid my grandma told me that the thunder would take my belly button away. I've been scared of it ever since.
Wow, that's pretty unlike you! But it's definitely adorable.
Ugh, but I'm so embarrassed about it!
So even the great and powerful Ai gets scared sometimes! Heh-heh.
Don't laugh, this is serious!
Hahaha, sorry, sorry. It's just so cute!
Ugh! Just don't tell anyone about this, okay?
You got it. It'll be our little secret.
That's a pinky promise! You're in for a world of pain if you break it!  
Next time, I hope I can make Ai laugh with a pun...
...What am I talking about with Ai?
Well, there's something I want to try out.
What is it?
I'd like to hold it at the hospital. Could we do that?
What? A live show at a hospital?
Well, you told me the other day that I was really good at creating fun, y'know?
I've always loved making the people around me laugh and smile. So I wanna explore that more as a school idol too!
I wanna make things fun and bring a smile to everyone's faces.
That way, everyone can start feeling a bit more positively. That's the kind of school idol I want to be.
So I want to put on a live show that will cheer people up.
Great job! You were amazing, Ai! That was awesome!
Ahaha! And the view from up on stage was awesome too!
I bet it was! Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.
Seeing everyone smiling made me feel happy too. I couldn't wipe a silly grin off my face.
What silly grin? It was a beautiful, dazzling smile. You were a school idol who shined brighter than any other today, Ai.
You really think so?
I totally do. I'm sure everyone who saw your awesome performance today agrees!
Awesome, huh? *Giggle* If that's what you really think, then nothing could make me happier.
I hope I can help out the next time she puts on a show at the hospital...
Wait, what was I doing again?
Oh, now there's an idea! I wanna make a ton of friends at my solo event!
Wait, huh? What do you mean?!
Anyone who comes to see me is good in my books! They're all Ai Pals!  
I wanna be friends with everyone who comes to cheer me on, and I wanna put a smile on each and every one of their faces!
That's perfect! And how about we come up with some kind of token of friendship for them?
Oh my gosh, that is such a good idea! It's like, anyone who carries it is Ai Pals with Ai!
But what's a good way to do it? It's gotta be something you can walk around with.
Oh, I totally agree! It's gotta be something you just get a glimpse of and immediately tell that they're an Ai Pal.
I've got it, Ai!
Oh, spill!
What about a button badge? You could put it on your shirt, or your bag, or anywhere you want!
That's perfect! I'll start working on them!
Wait, you mean by hand?! You're not gonna make one for everyone who shows up, are you?
Sure am! I'm great with my hands. Besides, I'll do anything if it's for them!
So that's the story behind those badges!
Wait, is that me talking to Kanata? Is this a dream?
...U-Um, excuse me, but do you know where Kanata Konoe is?
Kanata? Oh... She left as soon as class ended. I think she went to the nurse's office for a nap? She was yawning.
I-I see. Thank you very much.
(Where did Kanata go? She wasn't in the nurse's office. But is there anywhere else where you can sleep?)
(Oh, no! What if she's asleep on the concrete somewhere like Karin said? I need to find her quick! This might turn into trouble!)
Kanata! Kanata, where are you?
*Pant* Huh? Th-There! Kanata!
Hmm? Oh, good morning... What's wrong? Why the heavy breathing?
I was searching for you... You weren't in the nurse's office, so I looked everywhere... You were napping in the courtyard today...?
Hnnn... The sun felt really nice today. On days like this, sleeping on the soft grass is the best. You can join me.
Wait— Whoa! Oh, you're right. It's warm... The grass is kind of prickly, though.
You'll learn to love the prickliness! *Giggle* *Yawn*
Oh, right. Kanata was napping in the courtyard today. Maybe I'll join her next time...
Oh, I think I'm in another dream.
I want an alarm clock at my next event!
Wait, like... You want everyone to bring you one?
No, that's not it. I want an alarm clock with everyone's voices on it.
Oh, right. I guess there are alarms that let you record things. But what do you need it for?
Well, I'm always really tired, right? It's because I'm always up super late studying. I gotta study hard if I'm gonna get those scholarships.
But it's hard to wake up in the morning if I'm studying that hard. Haruka always wakes me up, but I'm the big sister. I should be able to do it on my own.
That makes sense. You'll definitely wake up if you hear your fans!
Now you're getting it. I know it's a bit selfish, but I just wanna wake up to everyone's voices.
I don't think that's selfish at all.
It is if you ask me. To tell the truth, it's kinda selfish of me to be doing this school idol thing in the first place.
I've got so much I need to be doing, and I've been holding off on a lot of stuff too...
I'm just doing it because I like school idols, so I wanna ask everyone who likes me to give me a little push. If they all tell me to wake up, I'm bound to do it.
I'm sure they'd love to! But is that all you need? You sure you don't wanna hear a variety of phrases?
LIke what?
Like, some people could tell you to wake up, some people could say they're gonna throw your blankets off... You'd wanna hear what everyone has to say, right?
You'd be so curious to know what each of them are saying, you wouldn't be able to fall back to sleep.
That makes sense. I definitely do need something to stop me from going back to sleep.
I like it! I want a wake-up call just like that!
That's a really special, one-of-a-kind wake-up call, huh?
I'll ask her to let me hear that alarm clock sometime...
...What am I talking about with Kanata?
You're always telling me how yummy my lunch looks, so today I made some for you too.
What?! Really?!
Mm-hmm. It's really good, so eat up.
Yay! Are you sure it's okay?
This is thanks for the song you wrote me. Oh, but I just made this lunch out of my leftovers, so maybe I'm being kind of rude?
No way, not at all. I'll gladly eat it.
Well then, bon appétit.
Oh wow, it looks amazing. I would have never guessed these were leftovers. Okay, time to dig in... *Munch*
I hope you like the flavors. How is it?
Soooo good! It's really, really good! You sure these are leftovers?  
They sure are. I made the hamburger steak using some leftover boiled black seaweed.
Black seaweed in hamburger steak! Wow, that's incredible!
This is so good, I could just marry you!
In sickness and in health, or however it goes. *Giggle*
The lunch that Kanata made for me today was really good...
Huh? Where am I?
You really sang your lungs out today.
*Chuckle* Everyone was cheering me on with so much might, so I put in all of my energy to respond to them.
Yeah, it was incredible. The stage and audience became one. It was an awesome live show filled with excitement.
Ahh, I'm so happy everyone accepts me and my selfish ways, and even cheers for me. It really is wonderful being a school idol.
Oh, I just got a text from Haruka.
She was at the show, wasn't she? What did she say?
"The live show was so much fun! My throat's hoarse now from all of my excitement. You really are super amazing and cool!”
That's good to hear.
Yup! I'm glad I gave it my all! It really was so incredibly good!
*Laugh* I think that's the best cheer you've got today.
Hm? It looks like I've got a message from Haruka as well. Let's see...
"I got to see my sister at her absolute coolest. Thank you so much. Even she said that she couldn't have done it without your support. Please keep your door open again for the next time I seek your advice."
What?
Huh? What's wrong, Kanata?
Hmm, hummmph... I want Haruka's wishes to be granted, but this won't do!
Your support is vital to me! So, could you please keep supporting me forever and ever?
*Laugh* Don't worry, I'll always support you. It's my job to grant all of your selfish desires, after all.
Heh... Kanata and Haruka really love each other a lot...
Wait, what was I doing again?
You seem more tired than usual lately.
I do?
You can't hide anything from me when it comes to the sleepies and the yawnies.
I just have trouble falling asleep. It's been going on for a while recently, so it's making me space out.
That's a dozing doozy... Hmm.
All right! There's one thing I can do! Let's improve the quality of your sleeping environment!
The quality of my sleeping environment?
I'm talking about stuff like your bed frame, mattress, blanket, and the lighting in your room. That also includes the most important thing—your pillow!
Okay! On our next day off, let's go look for the ultimate pillow!
I'm going to do some pillow hunting here today! Okay?
Pillow hunting?
Yeah! I'm going to find the perfect pillow for you with these eagle eyes of mine! Okay?
O-Okay!
Let's get hunting then!
I'm sorry that I haven't been able to pick out a pillow.
That's nothing you need to apologize for!
If anything, I'm sorry that I haven't been much help...
This is turning out to be preeetty tricky.
Oh, I know!
Huh?
Heh-heh-heh. I juuust remembered that I've got a pillow that's guaranteed to knock you out cold.
Um, what do you mean by that...?
Don't you worry, it's fiiine. Come on, have a nap right here on my lap!
I'm out like a light whenever I use Emma's lap as a pillow!
I don't know if mine will have the same effect, but it can't hurt to try.
Well, in that case...
Thanks for always giving it your all for us. There, there...
Huh? Are you asleep? Yoo-hoo?
*Chuckle* Looks like my lap's not too shabby either.
Sweet dreams...
I... actually fell asleep in Kanata's lap... I'm so embarrassed...
Wait, is that me talking to Setsuna? Is this a dream?
Do you have something you love as well?
Of course I do. It's watching your live shows!
*Giggle* And I also love having you watch over me!
*Chuckle* I'm glad that's the case.
The feeling of love is amazing since it brings joy to both the giver and the receiver.
Joy for the giver and the receiver? You're absolutely right.
Um, do you mind if I tell you about what I love? I want you to hear me out.
I'm all ears! I want to hear what it is that you love.
You probably already know this, but...
I really love having you support me!
You're the reason I'm able to continue being a school idol, and I'm truly grateful for you.
I wouldn't be who I am today without you.
Every day is so much fun and so fulfilling. I have you to thank for all of this.
You can see just how much power all of your support gives me.
S-Setsuna, you're laying it on way too thick with the compliments. I'm so embarrassed.
What? But I haven't even started to compliment you yet. I'm still only expressing my gratitude to you right now.
After I finish telling you how grateful I am to have you, then I'll talk about what I love about you, and after that is where I give you compliments.
So please keep listening until I'm finished.
Be ready to accept all of my feelings of love for you, okay?
My love...
Oh, I think I'm in another dream.
Ta-da!
Isn't that...?
Yes! It's the manga artist set that everyone's been vying for!
Oh, wow!
If you have this set, you can really draw manga! See, look! Here's some manuscript paper!
If you want to draw something, then you should! Besides, you've read all the instructions, haven't you?
I'll be cheering you on!
Th-Thank you very much! I'll give it a shot!
Whoa, this is amazing! It's a real manga!
*Chuckle* I had the same reaction when I started inking it.
I was like, "It really looks like a real manga!”
You're making great use of that magazine freebie you got.
I read through the instructions that came along with it over and over again!
But there are some things that don't quite go the way they're described when you actually try and do it for real.
Like getting ink smudges on your hand and making the paper all dirty...
But you get used to it, right?
Exactly!
Even if you're clumsy when first performing some dance choreography, you get better by practicing it over and over.
And it's the same with this, so I'll just work hard at it!
*Giggle* Setsuna has always loved manga so much...
Wait, what was I doing again?
All of these messages are so long and heartfelt.
Exactly! Every single letter moved me!
After reading these letters, I think I'm starting to understand what my fans want from me.
Everyone wants to spread their enthusiasm!
Looks like it. Every letter seems to say, "I'm really into this anime, manga, or novel right now. This is what makes it good, and I really want more people to know about it.”
They must think that you'll understand how they feel.
Or maybe not? Maybe they want to share their favorite things with you, so that you can enjoy them together.
That's right. They all want me and those around them to know about their favorite things!
I want to take their messages and broadcast their passion to the world! I don't want to let my fans down.
Recommending good anime and novels is your area of expertise, after all.
*Giggle* It's because I really love them!
I want to share Setsuna's love with the world even more...
...Huh? Setsuna's angry? What's the matter?
That's it! I'm done! I can't take it anymore!
Wh-What's wrong, Setsuna?!
Well, listen to me and you'll figure it out.
Well... I told my parents about secretly being a school idol.
I wanted to tell them so that they could give their blessing...
They think I was kicked out of the student council because of the school idol thing! They said being a school idol is a waste of time.
That's ridiculous! They just don't understand what school idols are!
I want them to understand that this is not something I'm willing to give up on. So... I'm running away.
Are you sure that's a good idea?
Yes, I am. My decision is final!
A memory of the time Setsuna mentioned when she fought with her parents...?
Huh? Where am I?
Ughh... *Groan*
Whoa! What's wrong?! You look sick!
I... I ate Setsuna's...cooking... *Groan*
What? You ate Setsuna's cooking? When did Setsuna cook any—
Did I do something wrong?
N-No, it's nothing!
Hey, I have an idea. Would you guys like to try the dish I made as well?
I whipped it up using the leftover ingredients in the kitchen. It's my ultra-creative, improvisational take on Chinese cuisine!
Huh? N-No, I'm good... Oh! I just remembered we had to go do that... thing! Right, Shizuko? We'd better get going!
Yeah. We'll see you later, Setsuna.
They left in a hurry... Did they need to go to the bathroom?
Kasumi ran away. Maybe we should avoid Setsuna's gaze too...
Setsuna's dish looks pretty good. Maybe I'll try some.
Mia, I think we'll be able to see the stars nice and pretty if we go to the beach. Wanna go?
Sure. I'll go with you, Rina.
Lanzhu, I've brought you some stomach medicine. Please take it easy.
Xie xie... Ughhh. Setsuna made that food especially for me... I'm so disappointed in myself... When I get home, I'm gonna train my digestive system as well... *Groan*
Ahaha... Setsuna's cooking does pack quite a punch...
Wait, is that me talking to Emma? Is this a dream?
I can't wait to meet your family, Emma!
*Giggle* I've got a lot of family, so it'll take a while to introduce you to all of them.
I've told my siblings a lot about you. They told me they're all looking forward to meeting you too.
I'm looking forward to meeting them too! Although I'm a little nervous...
Just think of it as a fun thing! Come on, to the boarding gate!
(So this is where Emma grew up... What a laid-back, peaceful atmosphere... It really relaxes you.)
(Emma seems happy after being greeted by family she hasn't seen in a long time, and mobbed by her rowdy brothers and sisters too...)
S-Sorry for leaving you alone.
Don't worry, I'm fine.
Okay, let me introduce you to my family.
Everybody! This is the president of the school idol Club I'm a member of!
Nice to meet you. Emma is always... Huh?!
D-Don't all hug them at once like that, everyone! You'll hurt them!
Emma's family?! I definitely don't want to forget that...
Wait, what was I doing again?
This... This song...!
What is it, Emma?
I-I... I love this song! I listened to it a lot when I lived in Switzerland, and it made me want to become a school idol!
I always wanted to meet the person who sang it! But...is this a cover of it? The girl I saw singing it was...
I was given that song by an older school idol. Actually, the video you saw might've been one of our alumnae from a few years ago.
I had no idea.
Yeah. It's a shame that I won't be able to sing that song for much longer.
Huh? You won't be able to sing it? What do you mean?
I'm going to quit being a school idol and take over this photo studio.
I'm actually going to perform my final live show on my next day off. Would you like to come and watch?
All of you out there! Thank you for coming today! I'm really happy so many people have come to see me!
I feel blessed as a school idol to have so many people watch over me as I give my final performance.
Before I draw the curtains to a close, I'd like to invite a special guest over. Emma! Come up on stage!
Huh? Me? Wh-What do I do?
Sorry for calling you up here so suddenly.
No, don't be. Why did you invite me up, though?
Everyone! This here is Emma from the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club! I've become good friends with her recently!
So this last song I'm about to sing is the very song that captivated her. It's also a very important song to me. An awesome song filled with sentimental memories for me.
This song was passed down to me by another school idol. I want to pass it down to her next!
Now, Emma. You also love this song as much as me and the school idol before me as well, right?
So could you please take this baton we're passing on to you?
What?
I want you to be the person who sings this song now. This song that the girl before me and I both love.
Mai...
I mean, you love this song so much that you've been searching this whole time, right? So I'm sure you can sing it!
Of course! I've sung it so many times in both Switzerland and Japan, after all!
Just as I thought! Then let's sing this song together. This song that we both love!
Okay!
Which song was passed down to Emma? I want to see her sing it...
Emma? She doesn't seem like her usual self...
At your service as of today, Master!
Y-You're serious about this?
Of course! I will wholeheartedly devote my services to you so that you can write the most wonderful song, Master!
*Sigh* What an amazing bath that was...
Here is your post-bath apple juice, Master.
Oh, uh... I've already brushed my teeth, so...
Very well. May I offer you some water instead? You need to rehydrate after a bath.
Ahhh! Sorry! I think I'll have the apple juice after all!
Here you go! Please don't drink it too fast, okay?
Um... How about we brush our teeth and go to bed then?
As you wish! I will gently pat your blanket and sing you a lullaby until you fall asleep, Master.
Y-You really don't have to go to such lengths! I'm an easy sleeper! I'll be out in a flash! Honest!
I insist! This is another one of my duties as a maid!
You're in for a treat today. I made you a special sandwich!
Whoa, it looks so yummy!
I know, right? Okay, here you go. Now open your mouth...
I'll feed it to you, Master.
Um, I can eat it on my own, so you don't have to do that.
That will not do. This is one of my jobs as a maid, after all.
I don't think that you can call this a job...
You're wrong. It's a very important job!
Right then, open up wide and say "Ahhn.” Here comes the sandwich!
A-Ahhn...
Is this for real?! How could I make Emma do this?!
Oh, I think I'm in another dream.
I discovered something new while putting on that event with you.
What? What's that?
If I think of everyone who comes to an event as my little brothers and sisters... or maybe not quite, but special people close to me that I want to protect...
I can come to love everyone and want to do anything I can for them.
I want to think of everyone who supports me as something like family from now on.
Thinking of everyone who supports you as something like family and gently embrace them... Yeah, that's perfectly you, Emma!
Heheh. I only came to think like this because of you. I'm really grateful, you know?
...
*Giggle*
Uh... Emma? Why are you patting me on the head?
You don't like it?
N-No, it's not that I don't like it! I do like it! But it's embarrassing... But I do like it!
Ahaha. I wonder why I feel so relaxed when I pat you on the head. Mind if I pat you a little longer?
Emma is so nice to me, even when I've lost my memories... I need to return the favor to her somehow.
Huh? Where am I?
All the children really love you, Emma!
Oh, it looks like the kids have a request for you.
Okay! What should I sing next? Huh? That kid over there is all alone. I wonder why.
Hey there! Why don't you come over here and join us in a song!
No, I don't sing.
It'll be fun with everyone, I promise.
Go away!
H-Hey, wait!
Hey, you there! We're all going to sing together soon. Want to join in?
I really want to sing with you today. We prepared a lot of songs we can all sing together, so...
Ah...
(There are a lot of people passing by... Doing a show on the street sure is tough...)
Hey there, what are you doing here?
I heard that really loud song from over here again...
But you were singing it by yourself. I don't like it. Don't sing by yourself.
Oh, I see. That makes me really happy. You have no idea how happy I am that you're here.
I don't like singing by myself, you know. Why don't you join me?
It's fine, I guess... Hey, you. You sing too.
Huh?! Me too?!
Wait, huh? A dream? She gets kids to open up to her, even in my dreams...
Huh? Who's Rina talking to? Is this... a dream?
*Pat* *Pat* Good girl, good girl.
Meowww.
Looks like she's gotten used to living here.
Yup. This is Hanpen's home now.
Everyone sure has warmed up to her. A lot of girls drop by just to give her a pat during their breaks.
It's fine that she's popular, but that brings with it another problem.
Huh? What do you mean? Did something happen?
The issue of everyone overfeeding her.
Oh... I suppose people can't help but give her treats because she's so adorable.
I understand how they feel, but at this rate, Hanpen's going to turn into a fat cat.
How about we decide on her feeding times?
Yeah, that's a good idea.
Meow, meowww.
*Sigh* Hanpen washes all of my worries away.  
Kasumi and Shizuku said the same thing.
She's everyone's idol.
An idol that soothes school idols. The legend of the mighty Hanpen. Nobody can beat her!
Rina and Hanpen have always gotten along so well...
Oh, I think I'm in another dream.
Hm... I think this one would be good...
What's up, Rina? Why the frown?
I'm researching how to make homemade burgers.
You sure do love your burgers. And the time's come for you to make your own, huh? Nice.
Um, I want to make them for Mia.
She really likes the burgers here in Japan. Well, except for their heft, or lack thereof.
But she said that she occasionally misses the burgers she used to eat in New York.
That's why I want to make some for her. It's just that I'm having a bit of trouble with them. Rina-chan Board says, "Hmm."
I see. I could give you a hand if you'd like.
Really?! Thank you.
Mia really enjoyed the one we made last time. I want to go over some ideas for my next hamburger.
She really wolfed that down, huh.
Yeah, that made me so happy. Rina-chan Board says, "Blush."
I'd like to add some yummy veggies that Mia would like.
That makes sense...
There must be some kind of super nutritious recipe that Mia would enjoy.
You sure do care for Mia.
That's right. I love her.
All right then, let's get back to coming up with a new hamburger!
Heh. I think I remember Rina telling Mia that she had to eat her veggies today too...
Huh? Where am I?
Becoming a school idol changed my whole world. I can tell all kinds of people how I feel now.
I tried so hard to be friends with people before, but it never worked. I never knew how to go about it. It was so hard.
But now that I'm a school idol, people are watching me.
I've also made so many more connections.
It's really amazing. I was just really lucky. If you and Ai hadn't approached me, I wouldn't be who I am today.
I think there are a lot of students who are like how I used to be here. People who are sad and alone. So I want them to come to the show.
I want to connect with more and more people. I want more and more people to come and see me.
I know just the thing! I've got all sorts of ideas after hearing you out.
I'm glad you're here. You help me so much.
Thank you for the lovely song.
You liked it?
I really liked it. It was chock full of all of my feelings.
I'll do my best to connect with everyone through my song.
Rina! You were really sparkling! Everyone could feel how much fun you had being a school idol and how much you wanted everyone to have fun too!
I want to turn the connection I felt this time into something even bigger. I want to feel more connected with everyone.
So when you said the most important thing to you was connecting with everyone, this is what you meant!
I'm talking to Rina about something?
What?! You want to take off your Rina-chan Board for the next show?!
You think I shouldn't?
No! I'll support you no matter what you do.
Yes. I want to show more of myself to all the people who support me.
That's great! Alright, let's think of a Rina-chan-Board-free performance!
Okay. I want to share my happiness and enjoyment through my smile.
I want you to see it before the show tomorrow.
Huh?! Me?!
I want you to be the first person to see me perform without my Rina-chan Board.
Thanks for waiting.
Rina...
This is pretty scary. I can't relax without my Board. But...this is me. I want everyone to know who I am.
Yeah.
I'll do my best to make it the most wonderful performance I can put on. I'll make sure it's fun.
You can do anything you set your mind to, Rina. You're super excited right now, aren't you?
Huh? You can tell?
Yup! I can't wait to see you sing and dance! I can feel your heart. And I have proof.
Proof?
My face looks the way your heart feels.
What?
If you get nervous tomorrow, just look at the faces of all of your fans. You'll be able to see if your hearts are connected or not.
You're right. Okay, I'll do that. But before that, watch me perform.
Got it!
I watched Rina really closely... I want to know more about Rina!
Wait, what was I doing again?
I'm really happy that I have more fans now and that I've been able to create a place where I can connect with lots of people.  
But there's another side to it. I didn't stop to consider the people who just want to quietly enjoy my performance.
An event you can enjoy alone... Alone... Hmmm...
One-to-one...would be hard.
Oh, hold on. I know how we can do things one-to-one in a way that isn't one-to-one!
Huh?
Let's do it the same way you and I have our video calls!
That way people can enjoy it from the comfort of their room without going to a loud place.
Oh! An online live show!
Yes!
It's a great idea, right?
Yeah, it really is!
Oh... But even though everyone could see me, I couldn't see them.
Oh yeah... That is the issue.
In that case... I'll just have to develop a special app!
A special app?
Yeah, an app that will allow me to see everyone's faces the same way they can watch me. I'll make one!
I wanna see their faces too. I'm gonna do my best! Rina-chan Board says, "On Fire!”
But you are amazing, you know that?
I mean, who else would create an app specifically for live streaming from scratch?
Because I'm good at those sorts of things...
Good or not, a regular person wouldn't be able to get it done in such a short amount of time!
I can tell just from you making this app alone how much you care for your fan Club and about connecting with everyone.
Those feelings of yours will reach your fans. I know it.
You think so? I hope they do.
Oh, it's time. The show's starting.
Right!
Ready in five, four, three, two, one...
Hi! It's me, Rina Tennoji. Thank you for tuning into my online live show today. Let's enjoy ourselves like we usually do. Rina-chan Board says, "Teehee!”
You can really tell how much Rina values being connected with everyone...
Wait, is that me talking to Shioriko? Is this a dream?
I want to make this a world where everyone can be happy. Don't you think I need to broaden my horizons like my sister did in order to do that?
I don't know...
Today confirmed it! I absolutely have to!
Um, but it's probably best not to worry about it too much. I think you should properly think it over first.
Whenever you think of something you should do, you do it right away, and you always take on board other people's ideas.
Seeing the way you are that's made me want to change myself.
Will you accompany me on my journey to broaden my horizons?
We are finally here...
I didn't expect you to go all the way to the savanna...
Do you see that, Shioriko? A giraffe and her baby!
W-Wow! A real wild giraffe!
There's some greenery over there.
That's an oasis. Lots of different animals visit there throughout the day.
I see. There are nocturnal animals too... Let's keep an eye out tonight!
*Giggle* This is fun!
I am doing things I would have never imagined before.
It is like a dream, how much I have been able to change.
And I am delighted that I get to show you this version of myself.
Keep looking out for me as I continue to grow!
Th-The savanna?! Shioriko has some serious drive, but I'm kind of crazy too...
Oh, I think I'm in another dream.
Um... I have given it some thought since we last spoke, and I think that I might not be cut out to be a school idol.
What? Why?!
I don't... believe in school idols the way the others do.
Believe? You only have to want to be a school idol to become one!
Hm... Shioriko, what made you decide to join us in the first place?
My reason? Well... I was quite drawn to how your rigorous practicing every day created such a polished performance, and how you moved so many people emotionally.
I thought that maybe I could learn to express my own feelings better if I tried being a school idol.
After you express your feelings, what then?
After that? Even if it's just a little bit, I want to make the world a better place than it is now. I don't want anyone to be unhappy.
I know that sounds ridiculous.
It doesn't sound ridiculous. It's really great!
But still, it is an unreachable dream.
Oh, I love it! How wonderful, Shioriko! I think that's what makes you so amazing!
Setsuna's right. If you have a clear idea of what you want to achieve, you should go for it!
You don't think I'm being unrealistic, or reckless?
Why would we? You're our friend, and it's your dream. Of course we're gonna want to help you achieve it.
So that's why Shioriko wanted to become a school idol... I want to support her even more!
Huh? Where am I?
The appeal of school idols... It's all about the uplifting feeling that they provide. And the easiest way for us to share that feeling is with our costumes!
So, today we are going to have you wear a costume that I've prepared for you. And we'll also be filming you.
I do not understand why, but I understand what I must do.
Do I only need to wear the costume? Would it be better to add some movement? Perhaps I should dance?
You sure do know your stuff. Perfect. I was only trying to get you to wear the clothes that I like, but...
Err, never mind that. All right, would you mind making a pose that goes along with the costume?
Understood.
You got it. I can't wait to see the costume!
First, the maid outfit. What is there to say, really? It's as cute as can be.
"Master, will you please accept my song? With this song, I wish for your happiness from the bottom of my heart. Please listen to it...”
That's it! Excellent, Shioriko! Pour your heart out for me!
You're just as good as I expected. Now if we just add the cat ears headband to your outfit...
Cat ears headband? A-All right. I will take on any challenge!
"Meow. I, Shionyan, will sing a song for you. If it makes you happy, I will meow with happiness too!”
C-Cute!
Wait, what was I doing again?
I feel like I discovered another amazing side to you today, Shioriko.
I bet all the girls would feel reassured having someone like you watching over them.
No, it is not really anything that special.
On the contrary, perhaps I am simply being a busybody.
Huh?
I am not entirely sure that they want to hear what I have to tell them.
Well, this is just my opinion, but...
I think that getting advice from people with other perspectives gives you more options.
More options?
On top of that, from what I heard today, you gave that girl advice that'll help her take advantage of her strengths and make progress toward what she wants to do, right?
I'm sure everyone is glad to have you by their side like that.
Do you really think so? If that is what they think, then that must mean I have grown.
Shioriko's always paying so much attention to everyone around her... I need to try to be as much help to her as possible.
What am I talking about with Shioriko?
I would like to discuss my song, if you don't mind.
What's up? You can talk to me about anything.
What kind of song do I want to sing?
The only thing clear to me at the moment is that I would like to become a school idol. That is all.
I thought consulting the others would give me a better idea, but I am even more confused about it now.
I see. I'd have to say I'm a little surprised. You always seem so decisive, and you never seem to falter.
Do you think so?
You can always objectively analyze what someone's aptitude is, can't you? Not only that, but you give great advice about how people can be better versions of themselves.
So, I'm just surprised that you're doubting yourself.
You may be right.
I can see other people's strengths, but I am so blind to my own.
There's no rush. Take your time to find an answer you're happy with. I'll help you.
Yes, I would like to think more about what sort of school idol I would like to become.
I know you can do it, Shioriko. Sorry, I know that's not very helpful advice.
No, I appreciate it. I feel better after talking to you. Thank you.
Shioriko has things that weigh on her mind too... I shouldn't only receive her help. I need to be able to help her too.
Wait, is that me talking to Mia? Is this a dream?
Huh? Little Baby?
Why are you here when you should be in class?
I ended up having a self-study period, so I was just about to head to the library. Do you have self-study too?
Um, well... I'm technically studying by myself, so...
Huh? You're technically studying by yourself... which means you're skipping class, right?
Geez, why did you have to call me out!
You shouldn't be skipping class, you know?
Who cares about gym class? I don't get the point of marathon running.
Marathon running, huh? I mean, I know that it's pretty tough and all, but you still shouldn't skip it.
Hey, come on! I already graduated high school back in the States, so there's really no reason for me to keep on studying here.
Especially when it comes to marathon running.
Hmmm. I guess if you already graduated then there might be something to what you're saying...
Yeah, because I'm right. Anyway, I don't need to learn how to exercise my body properly. If it were a strategic class where I could really use my brain, then I'd take it.
A gym class where you strategize? Do they even have classes like that?
Geez, this is why you'll always be a little baby. What sport requires both strategic thinking and technical prowess?
It's baseball, obviously.
Baseball?
Maybe Mia isn't good at running...?
What am I talking about with Mia?
My sister contacted me. She wants to know if I'll sing in a unit with her.
Huh?! Th-That's wonderful!
But I don't know how to respond to such a sudden request...
You want to sing with her, don't you?
Well...
It's not a matter of whether I want to or not.
I mean, I always thought the day when we'd sing together would come, ever since I was little. I never doubted it.
But then I became a stain on the name of the Taylor family.
It just reminds me of that...
Hey, I just thought. Maybe the reason it's bothering you is because you really want to do it?
What?
I mean, you're the kind of person that makes things impossible just by thinking, "There's no way!”
Th-That's true...
So your desire to do it is greater after all! So think about what you can do to make it happen! Yup, that's more constructive than feeling bad!
How did you end up...
*Sigh* You really are a handful, Little Baby!
I'm still really scared, even now. I'll never forget when I couldn't go onstage.
Yeah.
I never used to talk to anyone about this. But talking to someone weird like you throws me all out of sorts!
I'm still scared, but I feel like I can move forward even while being scared.
So move forward I will!
The old me was kind of forceful... But I guess I gave Mia some good encouragement?
Huh? Where am I?
Wow, it's so big!
Hey, not a bad stadium.
Should we get something to eat before the game starts?
Hot dogs and cola!
...are the standard fare, but this place is impressive. It's got a lot of shops.
Should we look around before buying?
Hmm... No, baseball calls for hot dogs and cola!
But maybe ice cream and crepes would make a good addition...
Ahaha, then let's do that!
Run! Run! Go!
He's coming home! One run!
Looks like you're enjoying yourself, Little Baby.
Glad I taught you the rules. Even if it was through a video game.
Ahaha... It was easier for me to learn it with a game.
As long as you learned them.
I can tell it's actually hard to play after watching a game in person.
Your eyes just aren't used to it yet. Well, worst case, just remember that you hit the ball and run.
But the game gets more interesting the more you understand the rules and how hard the game is, right?
Heh. So you get it.
So she taught me with a video game! I might still have it at home. I'll look for it.
Wait, what was I doing again?
*Pant* *Pant*
Are you okay, Mia? Aren't you pushing yourself a little too hard?
It's no problem, seriously.
Anyway, I want to show you the steps. Like so...
Ow!
Mia! Are you okay?!
Ow, ow, ow... Argh! What the heck!
Let's take a little break.
If there's something on your mind, I'm all ears.
To be honest with you, I'm a little scared.
I said I was going to show Nico and Hanayo the real deal, but... You remember, right?
When it came time to do it for real, I couldn't sing.
I just want to make this a great event, but no matter what I do, I can't help but remember that.
What do I do, Little Baby?
This is a memory of the past... right? Did I help Mia in the end?
Oh, I think I'm in another dream.
Hey, do you have a minute?
Of course. What's up? Oh, is it about the practice schedule? The list I was telling you about is around here somewhere...
I think I'm going to sing.
What?!
Did you just say you're going to sing?! Wow, um...
There's no need to be so surprised.
I'm going to do it. I want to sing again. Even if it doesn't turn out perfect, I can do it if I have a certain little baby by my side.
Mia!
What the— Hey! You're hurting me!
I'm just so happy! I've been wanting to hear you sing for so long!
*Giggle* Okay, let me go already. I can't sing like this, can I? You wouldn't be able to hear me.
*Sigh* Honestly...it was so...amazing. I love your singing, Mia!
Not a bad reaction. I had fun too.
You'd better come and listen again sometime!
A memory of the first time I heard Mia sing...? I want to hear Mia sing more...
Wait, is that me talking to Lanzhu? Is this a dream?
(Lanzhu's been really down ever since Chirpy left the nest. I want to cheer her up.)
Lanzhu, let's have a change of pace today.
Not much I can say to that. I suppose I have to keep an eye on you, being the supreme Club president and all.
Right! So what should we do? Karaoke? Bowling? Maybe go to the arcade? Oh, we could watch a movie if you want?
...
Lanzhu?
Shush! I can hear something...
What is it...?
Oh, look over there!
Aaah! Is that Chirpy?!
Squee! Look at all the friends you've got there!
Well, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree!
I guess Chirpy's come for a visit to say hi and let you know that she and her pals are thriving.
Maybe that's it...
Should we call the others here?
No, not right now!
Huh...?
I mean, I don't want them to see me like this.
Even Chirpy's gonna burst out laughing at me.
*Grown* And you'd better not tell anyone I got all emotional! I'm holding you to that!
Lanzhu really cared about Chirpy...
Are these the Niji High dorms? What's Lanzhu talking about?
Hey, how about I start cleaning your room for you as well as mine, Emma?
I'll make sure that everything is perfect! I can do Emma's room, then Karin's, then Mia's... I'm going to be the one who brings the Niji High dorm family together!
Anyway, just leave it all to me!
Zzz... Zzz...
*Giggle* She's sound asleep.
No wonder, after she tired herself out with all that enthusiasm earlier... *Giggle* She has such a cute face when she's sleeping, doesn't she?
She is quiet while she is asleep, but... I must apologize to both of you, though. I am constantly relying on you to look after her.
Heh. She must feel so relaxed around the girls in the Club...
Huh? Where am I?
It might be fun for us all to get a matching set of something.
A matching set, huh? If that's what we're going to do, then I want...that one there.
Cups are practical, and, um... It wouldn't be weird for f-friends to have the same ones, right?
Mia...!
Friends who drink together, stick together, right?! Okay! Let's get that mug, then! Where did you find it, Kasumin?
Over here. There were a few different colors, but not 13... Oh! We should pick the same color, Prez!
Then I'll pick the same one as you, Rina.
Sure. I'm happy that we get to match.
Not fair, Rina! I want to have the same color as Mia too.
Me too!
Why don't we all pick the same one then? If we write our names on them, we can tell which one is which.
I brewed some tea for everyone. This might help wake you up a little.
Oh! That's the stuff I gave you!
*Giggle* Looks like you're plenty awake even without needing to drink any tea.
I just had to pull out the matching mugs Mia bought for everyone and use them as soon as possible.
Nothing beats drinking tea out of matching mugs!
Those matching cups were the ones Lanzhu was using today! It would be nice if we can get something else matching again...
Wait, what was I doing again?
Heh! I suppose I could give you a special sneak peek.
It's the latest version of my notebook filled with things that I want to do with everyone!
We already crossed off everything that I wrote down before, but I keep coming up with more and more ideas for stuff to do together.
Simply because I really do think that all the Niji High girls are awesome!
Ever since I joined the Club and started working together with everyone, I'm starting to see all of their different sides.
That makes me love them more and more!
Here! Have a look at all the stuff I want to do with this amazing bunch of girls!
Lemme see... Wow! This is impressive!
Sounds like you're having fun, Lanzhu.
I am! Thinking about the things that I want to do with my friends is what makes me happiest!
(Lanzhu looks so happy. I'd love to help grant all of the wishes that she's written down in this notebook.)
Did she write anything that she wanted to do with me? I hope so...
What am I talking about with Lanzhu?
Well lookie here. Something wrong?
I lost something. What brings you here?
I'm doing some reading. This is a great spot when I really need to concentrate.
I know what you mean. The Clubroom is great when you need to focus. What are you reading, anyway?
Hehe, this!
A book on animals?
Correct. You never know what kind of animal in trouble you could run into.
I've already gotten through ten volumes. Now I'm fully prepared to calmly deal with any situation!
Wow, you're amazing, Lanzhu.
Amazing? How come? There are plenty of people who do the same.
I'm going to ask Shioriko to go and do some volunteer work for the animals.
Can I come along with you two?
I suppose. I'll ask Shioriko about it for you.
Great, thanks!
I've gotta say, my interest in animals only grows the more I read about them. I'll have to get more books about them from the library!
Lanzhu always puts 100% of herself into whatever she does. I really respect that.
Um...
Huh? Ayumu?
Oh, good! You were here!
Ahaha. Yeah, I am. I mean, it's my classroom. What about you? What brings you here?
I thought you might be having a hard time...
I got worried and came by.
Thanks! A few things are kind of confusing, but I'm fine.
Oh, good!
But let me know if there's anything at all!
What are you watching?
Can you see the plaza over there?
We did a show over there a while back!
Oh, you did? I'm sorry, I don't remember...
Ahaha, you didn't do anything wrong. No need to apologize.
Will my memories really come back?
I'm sure they'll come back sooner or later!
Even if they don't come back, we can just make tons more memories together!
You're so nice, Ai.
Only as nice as anyone else! And you're super nice too. I can vouch for that!
Are you eating in the cafeteria today?
Yeah. Is it okay if we ate together?
Yes, of course!
Oh, right. Don't they have a collab with an anime right now?
Did you come to the cafeteria for it too?!
Actually, yes.
No, I just happened to hear about it when I came in...
Actually, yes.
So you're one of us!
They're just like in the show!
No, I just happened to hear about it when I came in...
But did that "too" mean that you came here to have the collab dish?
Yes! I say that this show is the anime of the season!
When they say they'll make the dishes exactly like in the show, there is no other option but to eat them!
I've been so excited for it that I've been wondering which to choose since last night.
Then you already know what you want?
No, I still don't... I've narrowed it down to two choices, but I can't decide on which I won't have...
Then why don't I order one of them, and we can share?
You must be God!
(Oh, it's Shizuku. Is she rehearsing for a play?)
(I'll stay and watch her.)
O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?
Deny thy father and refuse thy name. Or if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love
And I'll no longer be a Capulet.
(Wow, I can feel the tension. This is only rehearsal?)
Phew... Oh, you're here?
Sorry, I didn't ask if I could watch.
How was my acting?
It was incredible!
I have no words...
It was incredible! I was so overwhelmed, I even forgot to breathe!
*Giggle* That reminds me... You praised me the same way once before.
I have no words... It was so realistic, like, I felt tense just watching it.
Y-You're flattering me! But thank you for always giving me confidence.
Oh, did I do that? Sorry, I don't—
Oh! You don't need to apologize for not remembering. I'm always especially happy to receive your praise.
Sorry, could I have a bandage?
Huh? The nurse isn't here? What do I do? Can I just take one without asking?
She said you don't need to ask to take bandages.
Kanata?
That's right. It's Kanata.
What are you doing in the nurse's office? Do you feel sick?
Hm? I'm feeling just fine.
Really?
Really, really. Oh, right. You don't remember that either...
I'm fine! I was just taking a little nap, so don't worry about me.
But if you're here for a bandage, that means you got hurt, right? Show me where you got hurt. I'll put it on you.
Oh, sure. Thanks.
No, don't mention it.
Prez, what a coincidence that we'd meet here.
Yeah, what a coincidence. What are you up to?
I came to buy an eraser from the store. Come and pick one for me!
Prez!
Hello, Kasumi.
We meet again! But it's too bad. I'm in a hurry right now, so excuse me.
Okay, see you again.
Prez! We meet again again!
Yay! Halfsies with Prez! This is why I wuv wuv wuv you so much!
This has to be fate! You and I have to be bound by the red string of fate!
I wuv wuv wuv you, Prez!
Hanpen, good girl.
Meow.
You like getting pet?
Purr... Meow.
She's all white. Cute.
Her name is Hanpen. Do you want to pet her too?
Wait, can I? Aren't cats cautious around people?
It's okay.
Okay, then... Hi, Hanpen. Mind if I pet you a little? There...
Mreeow.
You're right. She isn't afraid of strangers.
Hanpen knows you. You were good friends. Hanpen says it's good to see you again.
It's good to see you too, Hanpen.
Purr... Meow!
(Oh, Karin is doing dance practice.)
Are you sure you want me as your sample, Rina?
Yes. If you don't mind.
What kind of dance would you like? Street, hip hop, jazz, Latin... You have a lot of choices.
Rina-chan Board says, "Confusion."
I want to see the one you did the other day.
Oh, you liked that one? Okay, then...
(Wow, incredible! All her movements are flowing... And it's almost like the angles from the tips of her fingers to her toes are calculated. It's beautiful. I can't take my eyes off her.)
What do you think?
Huh?
Oh... Sorry. I couldn't help but clap.
Wow! Wow!
Oh... Sorry. I couldn't help but clap. I couldn't take my eyes off you.
You know how to make a girl happy. You're both clapping for an encore, so maybe I'll do it one more time.
Wow! Wow!
You could've said something if you were there.
S-Sorry. I couldn't take my eyes off you.
Oh? Then I'll forgive you this time.
*Yawwwn*
You didn't get much sleep yesterday?
Ahaha, that was quite a yawn.
You didn't get much sleep yesterday?
I was kind of focused on composing a song. I've been fighting to stay awake in class all day long.
Ahaha, that was quite a yawn.
Y-You don't have to stare! I just didn't get much sleep.
You stayed up late?
Yeah, composing a song.
Did you write a good one?
Little Baby, who do you think I am? Obviously. I can specially give you a listen now.
Really?!
Not like I lose anything from it. If you have any thoughts, I'll listen to them.
Not that you'll find any words other than "amazing."
(Losing their memories... I wonder what the cause was...)
(I only hope that there is something that I can do for them...)
Miss President!
Miss President, so this is where you were! We were worried that something may have happened to you.
Huh? Oh! The time! I'm so sorry! We will begin the meeting right away!
You are always precisely on time. For you to be so absentminded... You must be very concerned for them.
Yes... I only hope that there is something that I can do for them.
Why don't we change the choreography for the chorus?
Okay! What do you want to do?
How about doing something like this?
Nice moves, Karin! They're perfect already!
*Giggle* Thank you.
Yeah, yeah! Nice, nice!
Then for the last part...
How about this?
Not bad at all. Let's figure out how to bring it together.
All right!
So actually, not that we have to change more, but there are some other parts that I want to try changing up. Mind if we do those too?
*Giggle* What a coincidence. I'd like to try changing some too.
Let's look at each part one by one. We're working late tonight.
(They're both so focused...)
Mmmm! Buono! My mouth feels so happy!
You look so happy eating it. I feel happy just watching.
Because it's so delicious. Ahh, happiness! My tastebuds are tingling!
I'm starting to get hungry just watching you.
When you feel that way, you need to eat a lot!
If you eat a lot and feel better, I'm sure you'll remember all sorts of things!
You're right!
Okay! Time to eat!
Oh, you came at just the right time. I want to hear your opinion.
Huh? My opinion?
If I was going to do a show here, what kind of show do you think would be best?
What?! What kind of show... I don't really know much about you...
Aiya! That's right.
But mou man tai! I'll make sure that you remember everything!
Okay...
Even if you don't remember, we can just make the memories over again!
That might even be better. I'll make you remember an even better me than the first time!
Excuse me. I brought those papers.
Shh...
Meow...
Oh, Hanpen was asleep?
Thanks for bringing them. I'll take those.
Right. If you'll excuse me...
Meow... Purr...
Oh, Setsuna. You changed your hair from this morning.
I'm surprised. How did you know that I was Setsuna?
Huh? Why wouldn't I? Did I say something strange?
As a student, I'm Nana Nakagawa. As a school idol, I'm Setsuna Yuki. I keep the two personas separate. I thought that you would have forgotten that as well.
I even made sure not to write that in my letter.
How did I know it was you? That's so weird.
Heh. Maybe you'll even be able to find me even when I'm reborn in my next life.
Mmmm! The weather is great. It feels so nice out.
Yeah, it does.
Wide open spaces like this make me want to play with Ophelia.
Ophelia?
Oh, Ophelia is the name of the golden retriever we keep at home.
Oh, I see. If you have pictures, I'd love to see them.
Yes, you have to see them! Just one second... There! This is Ophelia!
Wow, she's so big! She's so cute!
Ehehe. She loves people and playing, and she's such a spoiled little sister!
You have to see these videos of her!
I want to get some exercise. Would you join me?
Sure. What should we do?
Let's see... We have a basketball. How about some one-on-one?
Nice! Loser pays for the winner's drink!
Fine by me. I'm going to win, after all.
You're not gonna win that easy!
Then I expect a good game. Give me a good challenge!
Ehehehe.
Did something nice happen, Kasumi?
Did you have something nice to eat, Kasumi?
Did something nice happen, Kasumi?
Ehehe. You could tell?
Did you eat something nice or something, Kasumi?
N-No, I didn't!
Look at this!
Is this... a fan letter?
That's right. These are all letters from my fan Club!
You can really tell how much everyone loves you, Kasumi.
You loved me a lot too, Prez!
After all, you were Kasumin Fan Club Member No. 1!
You have to hurry up and remember and support me again!
Now, it's lunchtime!
Karin?! What are you doing here?
I came here to pick you up. Now, what do you want to have today?
H-Hmm... What do I want?
What do you want to eat, Karin?
H-Hmm... What do I want?
How about the roast beef salad? With healthy lean meat and veggies, it's chock full of nutrients!
I'll still feel hungry if I don't get some carbs...
What do you want to eat, Karin?
Me? I'm having salad and coffee.
What?! You need to have some carbs too! They taste good!
It seems your taste in food hasn't changed a bit. That's a relief.
Huh? Why are you here, Little Baby?!
I wanted to get a breath of fresh air. What are you doing here, Mia?
Ditching...
Huh? Ditch...?
I'm here for a change of pace! Staying in the studio composing all day long isn't good for me, anyway.
Weren't you a a famous composer? So even you can get composer's block?
What?! Composer's block?! I said I wanted a change of pace!
Oh, r-right. Sorry!
That doesn't add up.
Oh, r-right. Sorry! I'm really sorry. That was rude of me.
I don't really care. You don't need to apologize...
In times like these, you'd...
Huh? 
Never mind!
That doesn't add up... Just a second ago, I thought you said—
D-Does that matter?!
Anyway, I want to see the view, so move over.
Oh, yeah, I'm in your way. I'll be going then.
No need to go. You wanted some fresh air too, right? Right here, next to me.
Yeah. Thanks.
You're welcome.
Hmm... They all look so good. Which should I choose?
Have you decided yet, Ayumu?
Yeah, I think I'll get the A combo.
The A combo... It does look good. But I kind of want this one too...
Ehehe. I remember doing this the first time we came to the cafeteria too.
You had a hard time choosing what to get.
Did I really take that long to choose? And do you remember what I got that time?
Of course, I remember. You kept saying that it was so good and ate it with a big smile.
Let's see... It was this one.
Then I'll get this one today! Sorry it took so long, Ayumu.
Heheheh. That's okay. I'll wait as long as it takes for you.
Thanks. A childhood friend is a true blessing to have!
That's right. You need to cherish your childhood friends.
I'll take that to heart.
Shizuku.
...
Shizuku?
Eeek!
S-Sorry! I surprised you...
Oh, it was you... No, I'm sorry for not noticing that you were there.
Is that a script for a play?
Yes.
You were concentrating really hard. Are you always so focused?
Always... I may always be this focused. I have a habit of being fully immersed.
When I'm immersed in the world of a play, I lose track of time.
You really love plays a lot.
It's good to have something that you love to do.
You really love plays a lot. Can I go and see your next performance?
Of course, you can! I want you to know the world that I love so much!
It's good to have something that you love to do.
Yes! school idols and plays... I'm truly blessed to have two things that I love so much!
Ni hao!
Oh, what are you doing here?
What about you, Lanzhu? Are you feeling sick?
My body and mind are both perfect.
Oh, right. Have you seen Kanata? I've been looking all over for her, but I can't find her.
She isn't here.
I see. So I won't find her here either. I wonder where she's gone.
Oh, right. You need to eat more meat. More meat each day keeps the doctor away!
Eating meat will solve all your problems! You'll be healthy every day and never need to go to the nurse's office! Bye!
Hello, Kanata.
Ooh! You came at a perfect time. Are you busy right now?
No, I'm free.
Then Kanata will take you to one of her favorite places. Follow me!
We're here!
The library? This is one of your favorite places?
It's very quiet, so it's perfect for napping. Come and join me for a nap!
Emma, your lunch looks really good.
Would you like to try some?
Can I? Rina-chan Board says, "Squirm."
Of course. Here, open wide.
Ahhn... Yeah, it's good.
Then you can try some of this next. Ahhn!
Ahhn... Yeah, this is good too.
Then this one next!
Thank you, but you won't have any left for yourself.
And it's over! Blue wins, 52 to 46!
Yay!
You're so good at this, Ai. I can see why the Basketball Club always asks you for help.
Ehehe. I'm pretty good at basketball. It's fun to watch and fun to play!
You're definitely a natural athlete!
That's not true. All of you are great at teaching, so I learned really fast!
Hey, hey! I'll teach you badminton, so can you help the Badminton Club too?
Okay! You got it!
That was so good!
Yes, it was! I can't wait for next week!
Is something happening next week?
We were talking about Magical Girl Poerin.
Magical Girl Poerin?
It's an anime that airs on Sunday mornings.
Oh, I see. Maybe I should watch it too?
Yes, you should!
Poerin is just so cute! Her costume and hairdo make a great reference!
This week's episode was particularly good!
Parting with her best friend Maorin! The twists and turns and powerful drama kept me on the edge of my seat, all while wiping my tears from Poerin's resolve!
Maorin is also very cute, isn't she, Setsuna?
Yes! You can feel the screams of her lonely soul simply begging to be understood!
Uhh... You're both talking about the same show, right?
Of course!
Of course!
It's time for Club! Are you ready for it?
Oh, Emma!
Ehehe. I came to get you. You're coming to Club today, right?
Y-Yeah, um... Is it okay if I do?
Of course! Everyone's waiting for you! So come, on, let's go!
Okay!
So, were you okay in class?
Oh, yeah. I was all right. Sorry, you must be pretty worried about me.
Not at all! We've relied on you so much for so long, so now it's our turn to support you!
Let me know if there's anything I can do to help!
Right, when bumping, you lower your hips and put your weight forward!
There!
Yay! I did it! Did you see that, Coach?!
(Is she practicing for her next play? She almost looks like she's actually hitting a ball back.)
...
Phew... I guess that's it?
Nice going, Shizuku.
W-Were you watching me?!
Yeah. Are you playing a volleyball player in your next play?
Huh? No, I'm not.
Huh? Then what was that just now?
Image training for gym. I feel like I can return any ball that I get now!
Image training, huh... I felt like I could see you bumping the ball just now. You'll do great in gym!
Ehehe... Thank you.
Mmmm! The feeling of meat juice squirting in my mouth! It never gets old!
That's a really big steak. Can you finish it all?
Mou man tai! This is barely an appetizer for me!
Barely an appetizer...
Come on, you need to eat meat too. Meat cures all ailments!
I'm sure your memories will come back if you eat enough meat!
Meat can even help with that?!
I don't know if I can eat that much meat...
Meat can even help with that?!
I'm sure it can! It's just not proven yet. Here, I'll even give you some of my steak, so eat it all up!
O-Okay...!
I don't know if I can eat that much meat...
What are you saying? This barely takes a second to eat!
I'll feed it to you. Open your mouth! Here, ahhn!
Guess who!
Huh?
Ehehe. It's Ayumu!
It was you, Ayumu?
I just happened to see you heading to the auditorium, so I thought I'd say hi.
You're kind of out of breath?
N-No, I'm not! I didn't run over here or anything!
Excuse us.
Excuse us! Anyone home?
Huh? Rina, Ai, what's wrong?
We want to ask what's wrong.
We heard that you went to the nurse's office.
We were worried. Rina-chan Board says, "Panic."
You came all the way here to check on me?
Ahaha, it's no big deal.
You came all the way here to check on me?
Yeah.
Got hurt? Feeling sick? You okay?
Ahaha, you could say I got hurt, but it's just a paper cut. I came to get it disinfected and bandaged. That's all.
That's good... No, you got hurt, so it's not good.
We're just glad that it wasn't anything serious.
Ahaha, it's no big deal.
It is a big deal. We don't know why you lost your memories. Anything could happen to you. We're worried...
Right. Just like Rinari says. Are you sure that you're okay?
I'm fine. I just got a paper cut.
Thanks for worrying about me, Rina, Ai.
(Oh, it's Karin.)
Look, it's Karin! She's always so pretty!
She's so calm and mature. She's so cool!
(Everyone really does love Karin.)
E-Excuse me... I'm... a huge fan. I read all your articles... I'll always follow you!
Thank you. It means a lot to me.
Oh, your ribbon is a little crooked. Let me fix that for you. Hold still one second.
Y-Yes!
That should do it. Yes, very cute.
Th-Thank you so much!
(It's like everyone wants to get closer to her... I know how they feel!)
Kanata!
Oh, you're here. I've been waiting for you.
Ta-da! I specially made this lunch for you! I made it because I wanted you to have it!
Huh? Can I?
Yeah, yeah. Eat up!
Then don't mind if I do! Mmmm! It's great!
Ehehe.
Wait, how does it taste this good? I've never eaten anything this good in my life.
You flatter me. And it isn't true that you haven't eaten anything this good before.
Because you've eaten my cooking lots of times before.
Really?
Oh, I see...
Really? How could I forget eating something this good? I'm so terrible...
You're not terrible. The joy on your face while you eat is the same as before you lost your memories!
Oh, I see...
Oh, no. No having that look on your face while eating something yummy. Put on a... yummy face!
Okay!
I really love the look you have right now. Now, dig in and eat up!
Here it comes. There!
When bumping, you lower your hips and put your weight forward... I can do this!
Fnaachk!
Oh, Shizuku! Are you all right?!
Ueeh...
Oh, your nose is all red... You bumped it with your face...
But I bumped it back in my mind!
Sigh... You even agreed to practice with me... but I haven't improved at all...
Maybe I really don't have any aptitude for sports...
In the past, I thought that people could never find happiness in pursuing activities they had no aptitude for.
But now, I think that I was wrong. Even if you don't have aptitude for something, you still have much to gain from trying!
So I really don't have an aptitude for it...
What day was today again?
It's Tuesday.
It's Tuesday too!
Ahahahaha! Tuesday too!
Oh, you got that one?
Of course!
I'll give you some chocolate I bought late this morning because you did!
Chocolate you bought late... Ahahaha! That's so good! You're too funny!
You're way too good at coming up with puns!
Ehehe! Then if you'll join me for a while, I'll show you a pun show!
(This was Setsuna's classroom, right?)
Everyone, your career surveys are due today. Please turn them in by the end of the day.
Hey, Nana, do we have to turn them in today?
Today is the due date. Is there something preventing it?
I want to think about it a little more...
If that's the case, then leave it to me! I'll let the teacher know.
Really?! Thanks so much!
Don't mention it. You are thinking seriously about your future, and I think that is wonderful. Please take your time!
(Setsuna's really on top of things...)
(Oh, it's Emma and Rina. They're already practicing this morning.)
Okay, time for stretches. Ready for me to push your back?
Yeah. Ready anytime.
There!
Hrnnmm!
Ooh, wow!
I can keep going.
Really? Then I'll push a little more.
Hrnnn!
You've gotten really flexible!
Doing it every day helped.
You're working so hard every day. Good girl!
Ehehe. Rina-chan Board says, "Blush."
Excuse me, may I have melon bread and milk, please?
*Munch*
Yum...
Oh, Shioriko? Isn't it a little early for lunch?
Oh, this is not my lunch. This is my breakfast.
You're having breakfast now?! Are you okay?!
A-Actually... I accidentally overslept this morning. I didn't have time to have breakfast.
I kind of feel closer to you now.
That's kind of surprising...
I kind of feel closer to you now.
Huh?
I mean, you're the student council president, and you're always analyzing things and acting logically. I thought you'd always be on top of everything. Knowing that you can oversleep sometimes is a relief.
That's kind of surprising...
Is it really?
But I feel a little relieved too. You can oversleep sometimes just like me.
Er... Um, people often tell me that I have a humorless personality. I'm sorry for making you feel uncomfortable as a result.
But I am glad that I could make you feel relieved. It has turned my oversleeping from something bad into something good!
The show the other day was so good... So very good.
The emotions from it come back every time I pass by this place.
Yes, yes! I personally consider it the hottest show that the president has ever put on!
That is without a doubt. The president's performance was that marvelous.
The president continues to grow into such a charming school idol!
Being able to watch the president grow up close is my greatest happiness!
But she will not stop here. She will continue flying higher!
Yes. We need to continue supporting the president as best we can!
Naturally. We'll do anything to make the world know the name, Shioriko Mifune!
I thought you would say that, so I have a few plans to discuss. All we do is for the president.
For the president!
There we go! Maybe this will be my napping spot today?
*Yawn* Good night!
It isn't night yet, Kanata.
Whoa! T-Tsumugi?
If someone comes in and needs a bed, won't they be in trouble if all the beds are filled?
I nearly did something that couldn't be undone...
That's a bit of an exaggeration.
But how to get some sleep without bothering anyone? Hmm...
Oh, that's it. I can put my own personal bed in the Club room.
I think that would bother the other Club members.
Oh? This is suspicious! Rinari, isn't this suspicious?
It is suspicious. We must investigate.
Huh? What are you two doing?
Why, thanks for asking! We're investigating the Seven Wonders of Niji High!
The Seven Wonders of Niji High?!
That sounds like fun.
Did you find one yet?
That sounds like fun.
Yeah! I love these kinds of things!
Come investigate them with us!
Did you find one yet?
Well, have we, I wonder?
I'm going to teach you a new trick today. First, shake.
Meow?
No, not meow, shake. Now, shake.
Meow?
Okay, fine... Then lie down!
Mreow?
I said, lie down. Now, lie down.
Mrreow!
Urgh... I guess cats don't work like dogs do.
Meow!
I won't go easy on you, even if it's just gym!
Me either!
I'll beat everyone here and show them that I'm number one! Bring it on, all of you!
Uhh...
No need to hold back! Bring it!
We're playing volleyball right now, so it's not about beating everyone.
Oh, that's right! Then I'll lead my team to be number one!
You're in good hands! I'll bump and spike the ball every time!
Uhh... There's a rule where the same person can't touch the ball twice in a row...
Oh, that's right! In any case, just leave it to me!
*Huff* *Pant* Sorry I'm late! Has morning practice started already?
Morning, Shizuku. Everyone just left for their run.
I need to hurry and change.
Relax, you're out of breath. Why not take a breather?
But...
What if you rush and hurt yourself?
That's true... All right.
Did something happen? Are you okay?
I was at early morning rehearsal with the Drama Club. It went a little long.
What?! Even before morning practice?!
Yes. It's early in the morning, so I can join School Idol Club practice too.
(It's amazing how she can do both the School Idol Club and the Drama Club...)
Okay, done changing! Going running now!
Shioko, you weren't at the cafeteria for lunch today?
Yes, I was a little busy, so I didn't get a chance to go.
What?! Then you haven't eaten lunch?
I did drink a smoothie...
Then you can have this! I was going to have this bread roll as a snack!
Are you sure?
Of course, I'm sure! But in exchange... help me with my homework!
Heh. Then I'll go the extra mile and help you with homework and previewing the next topic.
Just my homework's enough!
Hi, Setsuna.
Oh, what a coincidence meeting you here.
What were you up to?
I was just thinking about something.
Is there something on your mind?
No, not exactly...
I want to aim to go even higher as a school idol.
So I was thinking about what I could do to do that.
But you're already an amazing school idol, right?
What? No, I'm still far from it.
I want to spread my name much, much more and spread my love to even more people.
I need to work even harder to do that!
You're amazing. You have such a great goal that you want to achieve. I'll support you in it!
Thank you very much!
How's the new Junk Burger?
It's good! It's far better than I thought it'd be. I think this'll be my lunch for a while.
I'm glad that you like it. Rina-chan Board says, "Beaming."
It feels as junky as the name suggests. This is how a good burger should be.
The only problem is these pickles...
Hm?
I'm taking them out.
You need to eat your vegetables. You shouldn't waste food. You have to eat it all.
Don't wanna...
Don't give me that. I'm saying this for your sake.
Or do you think I'm a pain in the neck for caring about you?
No, I don't...
Okay, I'll eat them!
Shizuku!
Oh, what's the matter?
Okay, so we're going to have a joint dance practice now. I came to get you.
You came all the way here?! You could've just sent me a message...
Oh, that would've been a lot faster! Sorry, needing to go and get you was the only thing I could think...
The only thing you could think?
Hnnngg!
Huh? Shizuku? Your face is red—
D-Don't mind me!
Then shall we go?
Yes! I'll go to the ends of the earth with you!
Excuse me, can I have some disinfectant and bandages?
Oh, you scraped your knee. What happened?
I got hurt while playing softball.
I said rinsing it off with water was enough, but everyone overreacted and insisted that I go see you.
And that's what you should do. It'd be terrible if it got infected. Sit here, I'll treat it.
Thanks! Urgh, it stings.
Now, don't move. Stay still... There, all done.
Thanks! Then I'm going back to the game. I'll hit a home run for you!
You're so full of energy! Oh, to be young again.
(Is that Rina talking to a friend of hers?)
Okay, thanks.
Rina.
Oh, hi.
Hi. Was that a friend of yours?
Yeah. Her name is Asaki. We develop the auto-emotion converting Rina-chan Board together.
Oh, I see. Then you were talking about that Rina-chan Board with her?
Yeah. Discussing the next version. We want to reduce the weight and the power consumption.
Oh, wow. The technology keeps advancing.
What are you two doing at the flowerbeds?
We're helping the Gardening Club.
They said they needed more hands, so Emma and I are taking care of the flowers.
Oh, I see. Wow, what beautiful daisies.
I'm happy that you think that way about our special flowers.
Our special flowers?
We had one of those?
Our special flowers?
Right. You might not remember it, but it was a beautiful memory for the two of us...
We had one of those? Sorry! I must have forgotten that too...
Don't worry about it. I'll tell you all about our special memories.
I'd like to hear about those memories too.
Ehehe. It's a little embarrassing, but...
999!
1,000! Phew! That's it for shooting practice today.
Oh, were you here to watch?
You sunk so many shots! It was like the ball was getting sucked into the basket...
Do you do 1,000 practice shots every day?
I've done 1,000 shots every day without fail since I started playing.
You don't just suddenly sink every shot you take, after all.
You need to take as many practice shots as you can and improve.
You really value building experience day after day. I respect that.
I do it because I like it, so I don't deserve any respect. And it's the same for school idols, right? You like it, so you want to get better, so you work hard. That goes for everyone.
Oh, you came at a great time! I was just putting on some tea.
Those are some cute cookies.
Wow, big cookies!
Those are some cute cookies.
They're meringue cookies. Eat up!
Thank you. *Munch*
Wow! It melted in my mouth! These are really good, Emma!
I'm glad you like them! I'll make them again sometime.
Wow, big cookies!
Want to try one? Here, open wide!
*Munch* Mmmm! Yummy! It's crunchy with huge chocolate chips! So good!
You like them? I'll make them again sometime!
Wait, you made these yourself?! Wow...
It's really easy. I'll teach you how to make them too!
Good morning, Karin!
Good morning.
I read that magazine you were in! You were incredible!
Thanks for reading. I'm glad you liked it.
You're so stunning as a school idol, but you're so stunning as a model too!
*Giggle* Will you support me as both?
Of course!
(Karin really is famous. Incredible...)
La-la-la! La-la-la!
What a beautiful voice! I can't get enough of it!
It's only naturally that you would. You used to love my singing, after all!
I can see why I did, but I can't remember it right now... I'm sorry.
Mou man tai! There's no need to apologize. But let me say one thing.
I'm even more amazing when I'm on stage.
Lanzhu doing a live show... I have to see that!
Lanzhu doing a live show... I'm interested!
Lanzhu doing a live show... I have to see that!
Of course, you're watching from the front row.
Lanzhu doing a live show... I'm interested!
If you're interested, come and see!
This time, I'll make it so you never forget my voice ever again.
Wow! I'm looking forward to it!
Just you wait. You'd better be ready.
Phew. Let's take a break.
All you've had is coffee lately. I haven't seen you eat anything for a while...
I'm eating a little.
That's not good. You're going to starve yourself. You need to eat properly!
I have a shoot soon. I want to trim my figure a little.
I know that work is important to you, but what if you hurt yourself doing this?
This isn't my first time, you know. I'll be fine.
Nope! You have to eat at least one croissant!
All right, fine. I don't want you to be angry at me.
Now, that's a good girl.
Oh, please...
How are preparations for the next play? Let me know if there is anything that the student council can assist with.
Thanks. Then can we put up the posters about ten days earlier? The next play is going to be a masterpiece, so we want as many people to see it as possible.
That is a simple request. We can put them up in the most visible spots on campus.
Oh, and...
Some of the seats in the auditorium show signs of damage. We will have them repaired before the performance.
We didn't notice that. Thanks for checking.
Don't mention it. It is the student council's job.
We can put all our effort into what we love because we can rely on the student council.
I am very glad that you feel that way!
Wahhh! It hurts! I'm gonna die!
Please don't move. I will finish treating you soon.
Be more gentle, Shioko!
I am trying to be as gentle as possible. There, all done.
*Sniff*
How did you get injured?
I tried to make a bread roll to cure Prez's memory loss, and I messed up...
A bread roll to cure their memory loss? What kind is that?
One so yummy that they'd remember everything from the shock?
*Sigh* I see.
Hey, Shioko! What's with that look?!
Oh, hello.
You're moving between classes too?
Yes, to the AV room. Which classroom are you going to?
The music room.
We're in different years and different courses. Meeting each other is a nice surprise. I'll do my best in my next class!
Well then, I'll see you later.
Yeah, let's do our best in class.
Wait, Rina, why the courtyard? I was trying to write a song...
Just sit on the bench, Mia.
No, I don't have time to waste out here.
Writing the song is important, but you can't stay in your room all day.
It's not healthy. You need to get sunlight. I want you to always stay healthy.
So be quiet and sunbathe with me.
You can be so insistent sometimes. All right, I'll stay here with you.
Then lie down so you get sun on your whole body. You can lie down on my lap.
What?! No, I can get enough sun sitting down!
My lap isn't good enough for you?
That's not the point... That's not the point!
All right, we'll start with some laps and warm-up exercises. Now get going!
*Sigh* I'm tired after dealing with Lanzhu's morning practice.
I'm definitely not dealing with this now.
Yeah! Three-run big fly!
That game was the best! Man, I wish Rina could've seen that. Little Baby was into baseball too, so I can show them!
Seriously, everyone on the planet needs to watch baseball. Ayumu and Shizuku and Kanata... I need to get them to watch.
Okay, I'm taking them all out to a ball game. They're gonna love it!
Did something nice happen, Setsuna?
You can tell?
Yeah, you were grinning from ear to ear.
Kind of, not really? I had a feeling.
Yeah, you were grinning from ear to ear.
Oh? It showed on my face that clearly?
Kind of, not really? I had a feeling.
You really are a sharp one.
I found a wonderful school idol video online!
I couldn't stop watching their song and dance!
The song is still playing in my head right now!
You really do love school idols.
Yes! school idols are the reason I live!
What about you? What do you love?
What do I love? Hmm... What do I love?
I'm sure I loved something before I lost my memories, but... honestly, I don't know if I can answer that.
You don't need to know now, but maybe you should look for something. If you'd like, I can help you search for what you love.
Sure. Thanks, Setsuna.
Hmm... Hrmm...
That's right. You've got it, Kasumi.
Hmmm...
Very good.
I kind of feel like I might be okay for this test!
Can you really be... that confident?
I'm... not so sure.
I'll be fine! I can solve the problems, no problem. So I can go see Prez now, right? Prez must feel so lonely without me!
Not yet.
What? Why?! Why? Why?!
The problems that you solved only go up to one step before the formula you need for the next test.
Huh? What do you mean?
Right now, you've only gotten to the point where you can do the warmups.
There's still more that you need to learn.
I don't wanna!
Today was another normal day.
Did you want something different to happen?
No, a normal day is the best kind of day.
When you think back on times when nothing happens, you realize that they're really important.
I think I know what you mean.
But I've forgotten a part of that important time.
Don't worry. You'll remember it soon enough.
I hope so...
You think so?
I hope so...
Don't worry! Don't worry!
You think so?
I understand that you're worried about it, but...
They say good things come to those who wait, so let's be patient and sleep on it.
Okay. Thanks.
Don't mention it. But anyway, there's still some time until Club, so let's get a little nap in!
Oh, Prez, would you mind if I joined you for lunch?
Of course not. Right, Ayumu?
Yeah.
Don't mind if I do!
Ooh, your bread roll looks really good. Do they sell them at the school store?
Nope, nope, nope! This is a special bread roll that I made by myself!
Huh? You made it yourself?
That's right. You might not remember this, but you were a huge fan of my bread rolls!
Really? I'd love to try one.
Really? I'll make them anytime for you!
Hey, do you remember?
Huh?
When we were little, the time when both of our families when to the zoo. That was the first time I tried making sandwiches.
I remember!
Wait, that was a thing?!
I remember! You made them yourself, but you put too much mustard and cried that they were too spicy!
Wh-Why couldn't you forget that part?!
Argh!
Wait, that was a thing?!
What? You forgot that? Then it'll be a memory for only me.
What?! No, don't be that way! Help! Tell me, Ayumu!
Argh!
...
Oh! There you are! I was looking for you!
Emma?
You didn't come to the Club room, so I came looking for you. What are you doing here?
Uhh...
(I thought that I might remember something if I came here, where they said they put on regular shows...)
(But I can't remember a thing...)
*Pat* *Pat*
Emma?!
Every day must be so rough. You look really tired.
No, it's not that bad... Sorry that you had to come get me. Let's go to the Club room.
Hm...
Let's take it easy right here. The auditorium seats are so soft. They feel great to sit in. Come on, have a seat!
O-Okay...
How about a little chat?
Then... could you tell me about yourself?
Sure! Okay, so on the day I was born, the weather was—
Starting from birth?!
Now, lie down. Your face looks much paler than usual.
Thanks, but I'm all right.
No, we need to take every precaution.
I guess you're right.
You really think so?
I guess you're right.
I'm so sorry for making you and the others worry so much about me.
Please do not let it bother you.
For your sake, everyone in the Club... I would do anything— Oh?
Zzz... Zzz...
*Giggle* Rest well until I come back to wake you.
You really think so?
Yes.
But I don't feel sleepy at all. Let's talk a bit, Shioriko.
What?! No, you need to get some rest...
Please!
If you insist. Then I will read off the Niji High school rules.
What?! Then I'll get sleepy!
That is the point.
Hello, Lanzhu.
Hey, do you have time right now? You do, right? Come with me!
E-Excuse me...
Well? You wouldn't think it was the same room, right? I can do the floors and the laundry and clean everything perfectly now!
I gave Emma and Shioriko a hard time before, but I'm different now! You think so too, right?
Uhh...
Oh, right. You don't remember anything!
Aiya... This is all on me. I'm sorry.
N-No, it's really my fault.
What are you talking about? Nothing's your fault. It's my fault for forgetting that you forgot. So please accept my apology.
(Lanzhu is such a direct and honest girl...)
O-Okay, I will.
I'll do my best to remember soon so I can tell the difference between before and after.
I'd be happy if you remembered, but you don't need to mind. You're still you! You're still my friend!
Rina, what are you up to?
I'm playing a game. I'm about to get a high schore.
I've never seen that game before. What is it?
We all made it together.
Huh? You mean that it's an original game that you made?
Not just me. You made it with us.
I made this...?
You might remember something if you play it. Try it.
O-Okay, sure.
That was so fun!
I-It's so hard!
That was so fun! I can't stop playing!
I'm happy you feel that way. Rina-chan Board says, "Smug."
I-It's so hard! I can't get the hang of it...
We can practice together. I'll teach you. Rina-chan Board says, "Yis."
Wow! Ai just sunk another shot!
She's so amazing... Ai really isn't in the Basketball Club?
Yeah, Ai is a school idol, after all.
But how can she move like that? She's going up against actual members of the Basketball Club...
They aren't going easy because it's a practice match, right?
*Giggle* Ai's been great at sports ever since she was little.
This is way better than great at sports! Oh! She just scored again!
Ai! Keep it up!
Shoot, now I've done it... Sorry, Karin, did I get any juice on you?
Oh, that's not good. You'll get stains on your uniform.
Huh? Oh, you're right...
Wait, your handkerchief will get dirty!
That isn't an issue. I can just wash it later.
Now, just stay still.
(Karin acts like an older sister to me.)
Okay, all good now.
Thanks.
You can thank me by going on a date with me.
What?!
I want to make this next! A cute bear cake! I want them to eat it!
Let me see. Oh, wow! It's so cute!
Right? How did they make this bear? We just have to try!
Yeah, we need to think about how to build it. I can't wait to try!
All right! Strategy meeting!
Yeah!
Okay, that works for me.
*Giggle* I can't wait to go.
Are you going somewhere?
We were just talking about going to the shopping mall.
Oh, are you going to try those sweets? There were posters about limited-time sweets up around the station.
That's not what we're going for. I just wanted to see what a Japanese shopping mall was like.
But we're going to eat the sweets, right? I was really looking forward to it...
Well, if you really want to go, then I'll go with you.
Oh, right. They had a limited-time hamburger too.
What?!
Oh, right. There were posters for wagyu burgers too. It's great that you get to try lots of nice things, Mia.
I-It's not like I'm going because I want to eat nice things! There's tons of other stuff I want to see!
*Giggle* I can't wait to go.
I was wondering where I should go next.
Are you going on a vacation?
Yes! I want to go motorcycling with Shioriko riding on back!
Riding... on back? Wouldn't that be riding double?
Well, yeah. It's a motorcycle. Oh, but she could ride in a sidecar.
There is a high risk of injury. I cannot recommend it.
What? Then how am I supposed to go?
You couldn't take a car?
A car... I guess I could! I don't want Shioriko to catch a cold! Okay, time for a road trip!
Anyway, I want to buy a car, so can I get a raise?
Maybe if you can produce results.
Oh, come on...
Did you put shows on here too, Setsuna?
Yes. You would always be in the audience cheering for me.
Oh, I see. Sorry I can't remember that.
There's no need to apologize. I still remember you!
So I don't want to hear you apologize to me about losing your memories! Understand?
O-Okay, I'll try.
But I was always cheering for you out there?
You would cheer with more passion than anyone else. I don't know how many times I've been encouraged by your voice.
I must have really loved your songs.
I'll put all my love into my songs at the next show so that you'll love them again!
Excuse me. May I borrow the athletic tape?
Oh, what happened to you?
I want to keep my ankles steady for dance practice.
Preventative measures are very important. Here, take the whole roll.
On a different topic, I read this. The magazine did a full feature on you. Just fabulous.
Thank you very much.
So, um... Could I have your autograph?
*Giggle* Of course, it would be my pleasure.
Want to go stay at a hot spring over the weekend?
Staying the night instead of a day trip?
I mean, if I take a dip in a hot spring, I'll start drinking. Once I start, I won't want to move.
I will not be drinking.
But I will. Come on, come on! Hot springs are great! I want to purify my soul!
Or maybe a hot spring isn't good enough for you anymore? After all, you and me and them went and experienced the savanna together!
Man, that was one heck of an adventure! You got so excited when you saw the giraffes!
So why don't we go explore the unknown?!
All right! All right, but can we talk about this at home?!
Think about where you wanna go too, okay?
Good, good. I am just way too cute. I'm going to keep it up and take lots more!
Oh, taking selfies?
Ehehe! To show lots of cute pictures of me to my fan Club!
You have a fan Club? That's amazing.
Ehehe! Ehehe! You and I made the fan Club together! It's my pride and joy! And its name is "The Magical Kasumin Castle"!
Ooh! Do you call it anything for short?
For short? Magi Kasu Cas— No! There is no short name! You can't shorten it! Call it "The Magical Kasumin Castle"!
O-Okay, got it!
There's something I've always wanted to do in the gymnasium.
What's that? Like a big tournament?
I do wanna do that, but some people aren't athletic. Something that doesn't need much physical activity.
Something without physical activity? Like a paper airplane flying competition?
That'd be fun too! I'll add it to my list of things to do! But that's not it either.
What's the answer?
A big game of Red Light, Green Light! It'll definitely be a ton of fun! Me against 100 people!
100 people?!
We'd get that many if we asked around!
Sounds like fun!
You've got way too many friends...
Sounds like fun! I'm definitely in!
Yeah! You gotta be!
You've got way too many friends...
Really? I think it's pretty average!
What are you reading?
This. Read with me?
A notebook? Whoa, it's completely filled... What is it?
You don't recognize the handwriting?
Huh? Hmm... Oh, it's mine.
Wait, did I write this?
You wrote this practice notebook for us.
I wrote this? I was this detailed... for everyone?
I must've really loved everyone.
That's right. And you know what else? All of us love you too.
Hey, did you really forget everything?
Yeah, it looks like it. Sorry, I'm causing so much trouble for you all.
Don't say that. And wipe that sad look off your face!
Look, the truth is, I'm not all that worried about you. Life is long, and these things happen! It'll all work out!
Life is long... huh...
Hey! You just thought that it was weird for me to say that when I'm 14!
What?! N-No, I didn't! I didn't think that!
I'm 14, but I'm a university student back in the States and a third-year here! You'd better make sure you remember that this time!
(Oh, it's Ayumu.)
What if they never get their memories back?
If all their memories with me disappeared... I wouldn't be able to stand it...
(Is she... crying?)
(Wh-What should I do? I'm the cause. What's the right thing to do?)
H-Hey, Ayumu?
Huh?
S-Since when were you here?
Just a second ago. Um... Were you crying just now?
I wasn't crying.
(But her voice is shaking. She had to be...)
Why the long face? I really wasn't crying at all.
Something just got in my eye!
But...
You always think about us before anything else. That's why you shouldn't...
Huh?
Never mind. It's nothing. Sorry.
Come on, let's go to the Club room! Everyone's waiting for us!
Rinako, is that all you're having for lunch?
Yeah.
Just bread?
And they all look very sweet.
But I have three. I'll be really full.
That's more like a snack than lunch.
Filling up on only sweets is rather...
It's not a balanced meal.
You think so?
Oh, please! You can be such a child. I'll give you some of my fried chicken.
Then I'll give you some egg and a weiner.
And I'll give you some spinach salad and shredded carrots.
Thanks, you three. Want some bread?
Wait, that seat...
Oh, Setsuna! You can see the stage really well from this seat.
...
Setsuna?
Oh, sorry! That was the seat you always sat in for shows in the auditorium.
Wait, really? Wow, what a coincidence.
You coincidentally went to your usual seat... Your memories must still be with you!
I'm so glad... I know you'll eventually remember them all!
You think so?
Yes, I'm certain that you will now!
Excuse me.
Oh, Shioriko, do you feel sick?
I have a light headache. Is the school nurse in?
She had to go to a meeting.
Oh, I see...
I should have something for headaches on me. Here, it's fast-acting too.
Would you mind? Thank you very much.
You need to take breaks sometimes, Shioriko. Come get some rest. Together with me.
Huh? Together with you? Do you feel sick, Kanata?
Oh, er... Not exactly... Well, it doesn't really matter. Just come here!
Lay your head in my lap.
U-Umm...
Come on! Come on!
Then... if you don't mind...
Ah! There you are! I was looking for you. I'm about to go somewhere nice. Want to come with me?
Somewhere nice?
*Giggle* Somewhere very nice!
Okay, maybe I'll go with you.
I thought you'd say so! Okay, now, let's go!
Ta-da! This is it!
A bakery?
They have a wide selection.
It smells so nice!
They have a wide selection.
It's not just the selection that great. They all taste so good, they make your tastebuds tingle!
It smells so nice!
*Sniff* This scent is... They just finished baking their kouign-amann!
Let's buy a lot and eat them in the park!
Excuse me, but have you seen Kanata around?
Excuse me...
Huh? Oh, I'm so sorry. I haven't seen her. Are you looking for Kanata?
Yes, it's something very urgent. I wonder where she is...
Would you like me to help you look?
Would you really? Thank you so much. If you see her, please tell her to contact me. Oh, tell her that Tsumugi Kato was looking for her.
Okay, I will. I'll look in the school building.
Thank you!
So you came to watch me dominate the court like the Volleyball Club asked!
Yeah!
You asked us to come.
Of course! Because you want to watch Lanzhu dominate the court, right?
Yeah!
Honestly, I prefer baseball over volleyball.
*Giggle* Your face tells me you want to see my unstoppable serve right now!
Were you listening to me?
It's time for Lanzhu Zhong to run through headlong!
Pfft... Ahahaha! Hey, Mia, did you get that?! She just made a really, really good pun! Ahahaha!
Little Baby... Your bad sense of humor hasn't changed at all...
Oh, Lanzhu aced the serve! Wow!
Huh? Is she looking this way?
Second serve...
Whoa, she aced another!
She's totally looking this way. And she's winking.
Lanzhu! You're so cool! Keep it up!
She's got such a smug look on her face... Focus on the match, girl.
Let's cheer her on so she can focus on the match even more, Mia!
No, all her attention's on us, so we should cheer her on quietly, Little Baby. Otherwise, she's going to look our way after every serve.
You're really engrossed in that book.
Hey, Prez, you have to see this page.
Oh, it's Karin.
And it's a special feature!
(She's pretty...)
Ah! You're staring!
I-I mean, she's so pretty...
*Grumble*
Then I need to beat her at her game too!
Are you trying to be a model too, Kasumi?
I don't really want to be a model, but... I want you to call me pretty too!
(I think Kasumi being her cute Kasumi self is more than good enough...)
Um... This Club primarily focuses on solo activities, right? So don't you think it's fine for you to do your own thing?
Karin's mature charm is lovely, but I feel like you have your own unique kind of charm...
I don't know how to say it, but I'd want you to keep pursuing your own ideals... I guess?
Ah! Prez! I wuv you!
Huh?! What?! What's gotten into you?! Why?!
I wuv you!
*Yawn*
That was a big yawn. Did you stay up late?
Yeah. I was thinking up cute poses to show the Prez, so I ended up sleeping late.
Did you think of a good one?
Yeah! Want to see them?!
Nakasu, do you have a question?
No... Sorry...
Kanata, are you looking for something?
Haruka is coming to visit our school today. So I'm watching and hoping she'll come soon.
Mind if I wait with you?
Sure, but Haruka's coming after school.
Huh?! You're already waiting for her?!
Because I can't wait another minute!
Is there a reason why bell peppers have to exist?
Mia, you don't like bell peppers?
Not really. I just don't get it.
But they're chock full of nutrients. They're good for you.
You can take vitamins for that.
You might not remember this, but you'd eat all my bell peppers for me, Little Baby.
Huh?
Really?
I doubt that...
Really?
So anyway, here you go.
I doubt that... I'm pretty sure I wouldn't...
Then try eating some of them and see.
They obviously didn't! Bad girl, Mia!
Yeah, I knew that one was definitely a lie.
Dammit! I was so close too!
What are you going to do with all this equipment?
Making an online Niji High tour.
What kind of tour is that?
A streaming tour for everyone in my fan Club.
I want to show them what we typically do here at school so they can learn more about us.
I see. That would get people to feel closer to you, and anyone online can participate! I like it!
With the Internet, you can connect with anyone. I want to think of more things I can do online.
Huh? Setsuna, what are you doing here? Did you get hurt?
Huh? Is this... the nurse's office?
Yeah, it is...
I was thinking of a plot for my manga, and somehow I ended up here...
I really shouldn't walk about while I'm thinking. It may lead to an accident.
On that note, what are you doing here? Do you feel sick?
No, I'm fine. Ever since I lost my memories, I've been coming here to get examined.
Oh, I see.
So what kind of manga are you making?
It's about a hero who fights, not with force, but by exchanging ideas and forming bonds with their enemies, to create a peaceful world. It'll move hearts for sure!
That sounds good. Can I see it when you're done?
Yes, of course!
Hey, want to do our homework together today?
Yeah, let's do it.
Yay!
I'll bring some snacks for us.
I have some cookies I baked yesterday if you'd like.
What? Really?! Your cookies are really good! I can't wait to have them!
*Giggle* We can have them after we finish our homework.
Ah! Emma! Have you seen Kanata?
Kanata's sleeping right here.
Huh? Oh, she's sleeping in your lap...
Zzz... Zzz... Hnnnmmm... Haruka...
Looks like she's having a sweet dream.
And she's sleeping really deeply too...
She's been really tired lately. She works hard at Club and studying and chores every day.
Kanata's a really hard worker.
That's right. That's why I want her to get rest whenever she can.
It'd be terrible if she gets sick.
Yeah. Kanata, you always do a great job.
Hnnn...
Is one of the Seven Wonders in the gymnasium?
Yeah! They say that you can hear a ball bouncing when no one's there.
And fortunately, it's only us here.
Okay! Time to explore! If we do hear it, then the Seven Wonders are really real.
This is kind of exciting.
Shizuku, do you like these kinds of things?
I'm drawn to the mystery of the unknown.
Ooh, that's reassuring! Come on, ball, bounce!
Oh, there you are. Everyone's going to the Club room.
Oh, looks like we have to go. It's too bad, but we can search for the Seven Wonders another day.
Yeah. Well, the Seven Wonders aren't going anywhere. We can take our time!
Huh? No one's here... Maybe I'm early?
Karin, it's morning. You'll be late if you don't wake up soon.
*Groan* Give me five minutes...
You said that five minutes ago.
Then... give me 30 minutes...
Why did it get longer?!
Emma, leave this to me! We have no choice but to use force. Karin! Wake up!
Eeek! Give me back my blanket!
Come on, unroll yourself out of that ball and get up!
Urgh... I'm sleepy...
And if you substitute this value here... There! The answer!
I get it now!
You're so good at teaching things, Ai. You'd make a great teacher.
Me as a teacher?!
Yeah. You're good at learning, you're good at studying, you're kind and caring, and you work so hard.
You're flattering me way too much! But being a teacher sounds like fun! I'd do everything I could for adorable students like you two!
*Chuckle* Then, Ms. Ai, could you teach me how to solve this?
Me too!
Certainly! Leave it to Ms. Ai!
Oh, Emma.
Shh... She just fell asleep.
Zzz... Zzz...
She's fast asleep.
*Giggle* My lap is magic. Anyone who sleeps in it has sweet dreams.
Come sleep in it sometime.
Ahaha. Thanks. I'll take you up on that.
Well, I don't want to wake her. Bye.
See you later.
Hnnn...
♪
Did something nice happen?
*Gasp* Was I actually singing that?! I am so ashamed... It has not happened, but it will soon.
Today after school, we first-years and Mia will be going to a restaurant.
Whenever we go there, Kasumi always mixes original drinks for us. I'm looking forward to that!
That's nice! I hope you have a lot of fun, Shioriko!
Yes!
Mia, what are you doing in here?
Shh! Don't make a sound. They'll find me.
Find you? Who'd find you?
Demons. If they find me, they'll drag me down into Hell.
Dammit. The demons are here. I'm hiding. If anyone comes, try to brush them off.
O-Okay... (Who are the demons?)
Oh, hey, have you seen Mia anywhere?
Uhh...
I haven't.
I may have... Did something happen?
I haven't. Are you looking for her?
The second I told her that we're going to go for a run, she ran away. Really fast too!
I may have... Did something happen?
Well, she disappeared right before we were going for a run.
Running is the best way to build stamina to last through long performances, but it seems she wasn't interested.
That girl isn't thinking about what she needs as a school idol. That's enough. We don't have time for this. Let's do it without her.
Yeah, we can't force her. I thought we'd get to work up a good sweat together too...
Well, if you'll excuse us. Sorry for bothering you.
Phew. Looks like the demons are gone now. Time to go watch movies in my room.
Are you sure you don't want to go? They looked like they really wanted to run with you. I'm looking forward to your live show too, you know?
Urgh...
Okay, fine! I'll do it!
But why not? I'm buying it, so what's the problem?
No means no. The school already has their own, so they should use them.
Oh, come on! You're so stubborn!
C-Calm down, you two! What's wrong?
*Grumble* Kanata naps in the nurse's office a lot, so I wanted to get a luxury pillow for her. But Shioriko says no.
I understand that it is coming from your kindness, but individuals cannot purchase equipment for the school. This is a rule.
I see. So that's why you were arguing.
I get how you feel, Lanzhu, but...
A luxury pillow is kind of...
I get how you feel, Lanzhu, but I don't think you need to fix what isn't broken.
But it won't cause any trouble for anyone.
A luxury pillow is kind of... She might get nervous when she uses it.
She'll get used to it. Oh, I know! Different types of pillows, like ones made with natural filler or memory foam, so anyone can choose their preference!
Well, yes... you could...
Please, help me talk Lanzhu down!
What?! I-Is that even possible...?
Oh, hello! I'm visiting today!
Uhh... You were...?
Haruka Konoe. Thanks for always taking care of my sister!
Oh! So you're Kanata's younger sister!
Yes! I've heard a lot about you from her. Are you feeling all right?
Yeah, I'm doing fine. It's just that I can't remember anything... I keep causing trouble for Kanata and the others.
I don't think it's as bad as you think. Sis looks like she's having a great time every day.
Do you really think so? I can't provide as much support as before. I'm pretty useless...
You're friends. I don't think whether you're useful or not matters. If you have fun together, then there's no problem. I think Sis would say the same!
I really hope so.
(Haruka's such a good girl, just like Kanata said.)
Meow!
She's happy that you're petting her, Karin.
This kind of soothes my heart.
Mrreow...
Oh, she's going to fall asleep.
*Giggle* Relax and sleep well.
Purrrr...
I want to try helping out other Clubs the way Ai does!
Is there anything specific you want to do?
Are you good at basketball too?
Nice. Is there anything specific you want to do?
Umm... Nothing specific, but isn't having people depend on you and accomplishing things and getting thanked for it is really cool!
Kasumi, are you good at basketball too?
I-I'm not really good at it, but... Just think! If I could dribble past the opponent and shoot and swish it, wouldn't that be so cool?!
Yeah, that would be cool!
I want to do something cool so people will look at me even more!
But...
If you'll look at me even more... then maybe I won't need to help other Clubs!
I-I'll do my best!
Hm-hm-hmm.
Wow, that parfait looks so good! Did you make it, Kanata?
A very special visitor is coming later. I went the extra mile!
A visitor?
Haruka's coming!
I have enough for everyone, so let's eat them together later!
(Kanata really loves Haruka so much!)
Hey, is my hair ribbon crooked?
It's not crooked.
Really? I feel like it's different from usual.
Maybe it's your imagination. It looks the same as always.
Hmm... It's bothering me, so I'll retie it.
I can't tell whatsoever what's different about it, but I completely understand the dedication to uncompromising cuteness!
So I'll retie it for you!
Really? Could you?
Hmm... That should do it! Yeah! Very cute!
Thank you, Kasumi!
Are you looking for something?
I can hear Chirpy's voice coming from somewhere.
Chirpy?
The name of the little bird that I raised.
She grew up and left the nest. Did she get herself in trouble, I wonder.
I'm worried. I only hope nothing's wrong.
She's a very special bird to you.
Of course. I would do anything for her sake.
I put all my efforts into making this new bread roll. Now, dig your teeth into it!
Then don't mind if I do. Down the hatch! Nom.
How is it?
Buono! Very buono! It's really good! I might like it the most out of all of them so far.
Right? Right? I researched your tastes and made it specially based on them.
You mean that you made this for me?
You're always doing a lot for me, so it's something like a token of appreciation...
Thank you! I love you, Kasumi!
E-Emma, restrain yourself when hugging me... I-I can't breathe...
Lovely Haruka! Lovely haruka! L-O-V-E! Lovely Haruka!
(I've never seen Kanata shouting so loudly before...)
Kanata, what are you up to?
The Shinonome Academy School Idol Club has a live show coming up!
I'm practicing calls to make Haruka's big moment in the spotlight the best!
That's something to look forward to.
I'm looking forward to it so much, I'm wide awake. Ahh, can't it be show day already?
Okay! One more time! Lovely Haruka! Lovely haruka! L-O-V-E! Lovely Haruka!
Oh, great timing! Do you wanna join in too?
Uhh... Why are you playing a board game in the nurse's office?
I wasn't feeling well, so she brought me here.
I already feel better, but she said that I should at least rest during lunch...
And that brings us to now!
(Where did she get the board game?)
So you're playing a game so she can stay put and rest?
That's right! I borrowed it from the Analog Game Research Club!
It's more fun with more people, so you should play too!
I see. Then maybe I'll join you.
I knew you'd get it!
How about something like that?
I see. That is very helpful. I was right to ask you for assistance.
If you ever need anything, you can always come to me.
Yes!
What were you two talking about?
I was consulting with Karin about my costume for our next live show.
I am having trouble making the pattern for it...
I see.
Karin's in the life design course, after all.
Looking like it'll turn out well?
Karin's in the life design course, after all.
And clothing and fashion are my specialties.
Looking like it'll turn out well?
Yes. You can look forward to the end result.
*Sigh* If only I could only take classes in my specialties...
Karin...
Ah. Just kidding! I'll do my best in all the other subjects too!
Hanpen's paw pads are squishy.
Meow!
Soft and relaxing. The power of paw pads.
Meow! Meow!
Oh, Rina—wait, you don't have your board today?
Yeah. I'm petting Hanpen.
Yeah, that makes sense.
You're completely head-over-heels.
She looks so happy when you pet her.
Ahaha, when you're with Hanpen, you're completely head-over-heels for her.
Huh? You can tell?
Huh? Yeah, I can?
Hanpen looks so happy when you pet her. Look at those eyes closed in ecstasy. She's so cute.
Want to pet her too?
No, I love watching you pet Hanpen. It's so cute and relaxing for me.
Okay!
You don't know volleyball?
I know about it. I just don't know the rules.
Volleyball is a sport where two teams with a net between them try to score points.
You use your hands and arms to return the ball to the opponent's side, touching the ball up to three times.
You repeat this until one team allows the ball to touch the floor.
Hold on. I know that much. I want to know about stuff like the different rotations and positions.
I see! Then I think it would be easiest if you learned from manga! There's one that I recommend that also has an anime airing right now!
Wait, I don't need to go that—
The beautiful story of a youth of passing the ball!
As far as passing balls goes, baseball is more of my thing.
Leave it to me! There are naturally beautiful baseball manga as well!
All right, I'll read it if it's about baseball.
Ayumu! You won't advance on the road to cuteness if you keep shying away!
I-I'll leave advancing on that road to you, Kasumi.
Then join me in practicing it!
Come on, together now!
Together?!
Right! Together! One, two... Tee-hee!
Tee... hee!
Very good!
You'll get better with practice.
Uhh... You... get... something?
I said, you'll get better with practice.
Ugh... Your pronunciation is way too real. I can't get it at all.
Too real? This is how the language sounds. That's just how it is.
I don't care if it is. It's still nonsense to me. I don't get what you're saying at all!
Okay. You're not used to English, so your ears can't pick it up.
But if you hear it over and over, you'll eventually get it.
Really?
Yeah, that's what I meant when I said, you'll get better with practice. Just keep practicing.
Stop lecturing me in English!
Ha! Ya! How about something like this?
Very nice! Nothing less from the Drama Club! Even the way you move your fingertips is wonderful!
Thank you!
It's my turn next. Here goes! Ha! Hi-ya! Empty your mind!
Nothing less from you, Setsuna. Your fighting spirit emanates from your whole body!
What are you two doing?
We were thinking up new poses for the School Idol Rangers. Would you care to join us as well?
It's actually a surprisingly deep topic. It's easy to get hooked.
Wow, those snacks look really good!
Kanata gave them to me. I told her I was going on a diet, but she said that these were healthy.
Huh? Karin, you're on a diet?
I have a shoot coming up. I have a duty to perfect my body for it.
And you can be that strict on yourself? That's amazing.
All of the staff involved are professionals. I need to give professionals just as much professionalism, don't I?
Regardless, I'm grateful for Kanata's consideration. Frankly, I was craving something a little sweet.
I can feel her love.
I think Kanata would love it if you told her that!
Everyone, great rehearsal today! I brought snacks for you!
Thanks as always. You really don't need to do this for us.
No, no, I do it because I like doing it. No need to mind me.
*Chuckle* Are you that excited for our next performance?
You know it! When I heard about it from Shizuku, I knew that I just had to give you all my support!
So how's it going?
Decently well. Everyone's motivation is high with opening day approaching soon.
I can't wait to see it!
So anyway, eat these and keep it up!
What's this?
My grandma's pickles! They're healthy and super yummy!
Ayumu, I'm looking for Kanata. Have you seen her?
No, I haven't...
I wonder where she is...
I think I know where she might be. Follow me.
Really? Thanks.
Pardon us.
The nurse's office?
I thought she might be here. Kanata's sleeping in that bed.
She's sound asleep...
I'd feel bad if we woke her up. Let's wait here together for her to wake up.
Wake me up at 6 AM tomorrow. I've set an alarm, but I want to be completely sure.
Okay, sure! I wake Karin up every morning. I'm good at it, you know?
I'm not sure what to say. Must be tough?
It's been really tough waking her up lately. It's a real problem. I had Lanzhu help me wake her up the other day.
If you don't wake up, I'll need to ask Lanzhu to help me wake you up.
What?! No, that... sounds really annoying...
I'll be sure to wake up! You don't need Lanzhu as backup!
Oh, Shioriko! For Club today—
Wait, is Lanzhu...
She just fell asleep. Please keep it down.
Okay. Lanzhu's usually so lively. It's rare to see her like this.
*Giggle* I am glad that I could see a rare side of Lanzhu too.
Yeah, she's sleeping so peacefully.
Is your lap the source of Lanzhu's power?
Maybe she can relax because she's with you.
Is your lap the source of Lanzhu's power?
My lap had such an incredible hidden power?!
Maybe she can relax because she's with you. You can see in her face that she really trusts you, Shioriko.
*Giggle* So that is what you see in her expression.
I would be very proud if it were true!
You knew how to pilot a drone, Rina?
It isn't hard. Anyone can fly them with a little practice!
But why a drone?
I want to fly a drone with a camera at the next live show.
You can film things from lots of different angles with a drone. I think I can capture more of the ambiance with it.
That sounds really interesting.
Now, it's time for you to practice!
That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.
How was that, Emma?
Very good! The accent was on the mark. It was easy to understand.
I'm so glad... But English is still really hard. The road ahead of me is long...
No, I need to practice hard because the road is long!
Right, Emma?
Right! You're doing your very best, so I'm sure you'll be fine!
I want to see you acting on stage in fluent English!
I'll do my best!
Hmm... What should I do?
Something on your mind?
I want to make something where everyone can do something fun!
But I can't think of what to make. If you don't mind, could you help me think of something?
(Ai's such a good girl...)
Sure.
Would I be any help?
Sure. You want to let everyone have fun. You're like the embodiment of hospitality.
I mean, isn't it fun seeing other people having fun?
Would I be any help?
Ahaha, of course you would! You've put smiles on tons of people's faces so far! You'll be fine!
If everyone smiles, we'll have world peace!
It's so nice out today. The sun is shining and warm.
Yeah, it is. It's warm, and the breeze is nice.
I kind of feel like singing.
Hey, won't you sing with me?
Huh? Uhh...
I think I'll pass.
Maybe just a little.
I-I think I'll pass.
Come on, just try. It'll feel nice to sing from your stomach!
Then maybe just a little...
Yay! I'm so happy to get to sing with you!
Okay, but what song would we sing?
Hmm... Then how about the school song?
Mmm! I feel the umami of the meat juice flowing through me! The power is welling up from within!
*Sigh* T-bone steaks really are the best!
Hehe. You're smiling from ear to ear.
Happiness is radiating from every part of your body.
The fried mackerel is great too.
Happiness is radiating from every part of your body.
Meat is definitely the best and the strongest, but your fried mackerel looks good too.
Yeah. It's thick and fatty, and the breading is crunchy!
Meat is great and all, but the fried mackerel is great too. It and the special sauce is a match made in heaven!
Oh, really? It does look a lot tastier with the sauce on it.
I want to try it too.
Sure, go ahead. Here, have some.
Squee! Can I, really?! Then I'll have some. *Munch*
Mmm! Hao chi! It's delicious! Just like you said!
So that's what I want to do at the next live show.
I see. That will be quite a major endeavor.
Too hard?
Perhaps. There are a few hurdles that we will need to clear...
But it is not completely impossible, and above all, it is to make a great performance. I will figure something out.
I knew you'd say that, Shioriko! I'm counting on you.
You can leave it to me.
Excuse me.
Huh? Shizuku, your nose is all red. Did you bump into something?
Y-You were here?! Well, um... I bumped into something, or rather...
And your shins are all scratched up. Are you okay?
Yes, this is nothing. I'm perfectly fine.
But it looks like it hurts...
Shizuko! You got hit by a— Frnggh?!
Kasumi! You came at just the right time! We can talk about that later!
Mmmm! Mmmm!
Don't talk about volleyball right now! This is the one thing I want them to forget!
Um, Shizuku...?
N-Nothing at all! Don't mind us!
Um, excuse me! Do you know where the School Idol Club's room is? I'm lost...
Ah, Niji High does have a huge campus. Go down these stairs and turn right. Keep going, and you'll be in the Club building.
Oh, I was a floor too high. Thanks for helping!
No, I'm honored to be of service.
Hmm...?
Hm?
My photographer blood tells me... You have hidden charms! Hey, why don't you try being a school idol? Let's go to the Club room together!
Huh?! Uhh... Um...
No need to be shy!
I-I'll consider it. I'm busy today, so I'll be going now!
Really consider it, okay? I want to take pictures of you!
Mmm! Feel that warm sun! It's great!
*Yawn*
Put your head in my lap?
I feel like if I sleep now, I'll end up sleeping until tomorrow morning.
Oh, I know! I brought some of my grandma's pickles!
Huh?!
Mia's drowsiness is gone...
I-I mean... those pickles are really good!
I'm glad you like them! Now, eat up and grow big and strong, you two!
Did you come to hang out in the gymnasium too?
No, I was just passing by. I'm not a big fan of the gymnasium.
Huh? Really?
Well, it can be pretty loud. I like relaxing where it's quiet more.
You never know when a ball might come flying at you. So it isn't a very good napping spot.
So anyway, let's go to one of my recommended napping spots!
What are you up to, Rina?
I'm replying to comments on the Club's social media posts.
Huh, the Club's on social media... Wait, what are these comment numbers?! Everyone's so popular!
Look at this comment.
Let me see... "I go to all of your regular shows. I love all of the songs!" "I love the song in the Niji High promo video! I watch it every day!"
(All of these comments are filled with so much love for the Club members...)
Incredible...
I'm really happy that everyone says that they love the songs you wrote.
Oh, right... I wrote them...
Right. So why don't you reply to some too?
I-I can't do that! Not me right now...
One day... when I remember everything, I'll do it.
That's a promise!
Here you go.
Thank you. I appreciate it. I can't believe that I'd forget my textbook in my room.
Everyone can be forgetful sometimes.
That's true. But to tell the truth, there isn't much of a point in borrowing your book.
What do you mean?
Because when I look at this book, I get so drowsy.
Will you be okay for the test?
Huh? Test? What are you talking about? I never heard about one.
Forgetting about the test won't make it go away.
Stop! Please, don't say that!
Someone, tell me how to make the test go away or how to get smart without studying!
That's... going to be hard. I'll help you study for it, so hang in there!
So this is where you were. The sun's going down. Let's go back to the Club room, Kasumi.
*Sigh*
(I wonder what's wrong. She looks kind of down. Is there something on her mind?)
Prez, what do you think of me right now?
What do I think...? I was just thinking you looked kind of down.
What?! That's it?!
Uhh...
Don't you think I look cute when I have a fleeting atmosphere about me?!
Huh? I didn't really get it... You mean like you tried striking a cute pose?
That's right! Did it make your heart skip a beat?
It skipped a beat thinking you might be sad about something. I'm glad you're okay.
I'm happy that you'd be worried for me... but that wasn't the point!
They're going to put on an extra large curry challenge fair in the cafeteria soon. Did you know about it?
They're putting on a fair?! No, I didn't!
It sounds like fun! But is there anyone who'd try it?
There's one right here!
Huh? You're going to?
If they call it a challenge, then I have to attempt it. I will overcome the trial with willpower and determination!
Ooh! You're really determined! I'm rooting for you!
Thank you very much! I will fight with your thoughts in mind!
Oh, Shioriko, this is where you were?
Ayumu... Oh, it is already this late? I am so sorry, my work dragged on...
No, that's okay. Think it'll take much longer?
No, I had just finished. Sorry to keep you waiting.
Then, shall we?
Yes!
Hmm... Red bean paste and matcha and cream cheese and rum raisin... I never knew that there were this many flavors of taiyaki.
They all look so good. I do not know which to choose.
I would want to try all of them if possible, but I can't possibly eat that much...
Then I'll buy the red bean paste and matcha, and you can buy the cream cheese and rum raisin, then we can split all of them.
What?!
That way, you can try all of them, right?
Are you sure...?
Of course!
Thank you so much! You make me so happy!
Oh? What's the matter?
I have a bit of a headache...
What?! Oh, no! Need some medicine?
No, I think I'll be fine with some rest.
Can I try something? I cover your temples with my hands...
Emma?
The pain gets lighter if you squeeze your head like this.
Oh... I'm feeling a little better...
Get better soon! Squeeze!
I want you to meet my pet. Can you come to my place after school?
Your pet? Yeah! I want to meet them!
Then I'll see you after school.
This is my pet, Alan.
Wow, your pet is a robot. Nice to meet you, Alan.
Alan, greeting?
Meow.
Ahaha, he greeted me! He's a smart one!
Meow.
Alan is the smartest in the world and the cutest. He can shake, and he has a video recording feature.
Video recording?! Alan's way too smart...
You're very smart, right, Alan?
Meow. Meow.
Oh, excuse me, have a minute?
Yes, what is it?
Could you hand this to Karin?
Um, what's this?
A pamphlet.
The other day, I went to see a play with the third-years in the School Idol Club, but they were sold out at the time.
Karin seemed upset about it, so I asked around and got a copy from someone.
You go see plays together?
We've gone quite a bit lately. I'm overjoyed that they understand how great the theater can be.
Anyway, thank you.
Of course. I'll be sure to give it to her!
Ayumu, are you okay? You're not too nervous?
I'm really nervous. I don't think I've been this nervous since the first time I stood on stage...
But why would the Table Tennis Club ask you to stand in for them?
I don't know. But they asked me to do it, so I need to do my best!
I won't be as useful as Ai can be, but they're counting on me, so I need to do all I can!
Ayumu...!
Sorry I can't do anything but cheer you on.
Believe in yourself.
I wish I could help you. Sorry I can't do anything but cheer you on.
No, all I need is your support! Make sure you only cheer for me.
I know you'll be fine, Ayumu. Believe in yourself!
Thanks. You're right. They came out to ask me to help. I can't be like this before the game even starts. Okay, I'm feeling better! Make sure that you cheer me on!
Yeah! I'll cheer as hard as I can!
Thanks. You have to!
Good luck out there!
*Sigh* I can't even move anymore.
*Chuckle* You went running with Ai and Setsuna today, after all.
I need to work even harder than this!
Hey, Emma, can I ask a favor?
What is it?
I want to eat the honey lemon slices you make. I can work 100 times harder with them!
*Giggle* That's an easy request. I'll make some when we get back to the dorms!
Squee! I can't wait!
A question for me? What is it?
Shioriko, why did you decide to become a school idol?
Let me see... I suppose it was to reduce the number of unhappy people in the world even by one.
I know very well that it is a grand and reckless idea that is beyond my means.
I'll support you in that.
That's a lovely reason.
It may be reckless, but I'll still support you if that's a dream that you want to come true.
*Giggle* You said the same thing once before. Your words are the reason I am here now.
No, I think that's a lovely reason. You're a kind girl earnestly wishing for everyone's happiness. I think you'll be able to achieve your goal.
Thank you very much for your words. I feel even more motivated to achieve it now.
I hope that you will continue to support me.
Karin's going on a diet because she has a shoot soon.
I really don't think she needs to go on a diet...
I know, right? I think so too. Reckless dieting isn't good for her health. It'd be a disaster if she collapsed.
She wouldn't be able to do the shoot if she did.
That's why I was thinking of making some healthy snacks for Karin.
Nice idea.
Karin will be so happy.
You really can make anything.
I'm sure that Karin will be so happy.
I really hope so. Actually, I'm making a few samples right now.
You really can make anything. You're amazing.
Ehehe. Thanks for the compliment. Actually, I'm in the middle of making some samples.
And I kind of made this while I was at it, but not really. If you don't mind, would you try it?
Huh? Can I? Wow, I really love these! Thank you!
*Munch* Mmmm! They're so good! I really love this flavor!
(I love it, or maybe it's kind of familiar?)
Hehe, you love the flavor, right?
I know all of the things that you love to eat. I'll make more sometime!
Ah! Prez! You came at just the right time!
What's the matter?
The cafeteria is serving these sweets for a limited time only, but they're too big! I don't think I can finish one myself!
Would you mind going halfsies with me?
Huh? Can I?
Limited time only means I have to.
I wanted to eat them too.
Limited time only means I have to do it.
Yay! Halfsies with Prez! This is why I wuv wuv wuv you so much!
Actually, I wanted to eat them too.
Yay! You felt the same way as me! I'm so happy!
Then I'm counting on you. Don't be surprised by how big they are!
A-Are they really that big?
Hey, what do I look like to you when I'm on stage?
You might be kind of different from the Ayumu that I know...
How am I different?
Um...
You're a wonderful school idol, I guess?
You sparkle.
I wonder how... I don't really know how to say it, but you're a wonderful school idol, I guess?
A wonderful school idol, huh...
Sorry, I can't be any more specific than that...
I guess I'd say that you sparkle? You're the childhood friend Ayumu that I've always known, but there are these moments where I feel like you're someone different.
So it's like you're seeing a me you don't know?
I think, maybe I do? But you're still you... Sorry.
No, don't be sorry. Actually, I'm sorry. That was a mean question to ask.
But...
Anyway, do you want to go shopping later? I want to have those seasonal fruit sandwiches!
Y-Yeah.
There's no one around. Now's my chance...
Oh, I thought it was you, Karin.
Eeek! Wh-What were you doing in here?
I felt a little under the weather, so I was taking a rest here.
What? Are you all right?
Yeah, I'm fine now.
I see. That's good.
What are you doing here, Karin?
Uhh... I wanted to measure my height. I feel like I grew a little taller.
Oh, you did say that you were a model too. I guess models always need to know their height?
Yes. I think it's necessary for the world I'm trying to attain.
The world you're trying to attain... Do your best!
Yes. Thank you.
Shizuku, what are you up to?
I'm putting up Drama Club recruitment posters.
At this time of year?
The Drama Club is always looking for new members!
I suppose you really can start at any time.
Let me help you.
Keep it up!
Would you let me help you put up the posters?
Would you really?! You make me so happy!
I hope you can find some new members for the Drama Club!  Keep it up!
Thank you very much!
Your kind words have made me even more motivated! I'll put this passion into putting up each and every one of these posters!
Meow!
Oh, are you here to sunbathe too? The sun here is nice and warm. Mind if I join you?
Meow.
*Giggle* Thanks.
Oh, right. Chirpy is a friend of mine, so no chasing her even if you see her. Get along with her.
Mreow!
Good answer!
Huh? Little Baby?
Oh, Mia, is your next class gym too?
Yeah.
Wait, but you're not in your tracksuit. Only watching?
Yeah...
Not feeling well? You don't need to force yourself to watch. Do you need to go to the nurse's office?
Huh? No, it's not that bad...
You never know. Let's go to the nurse's office. Okay?
Argh! Little Baby, do you always have to believe everything?!
Hmm...
Thinking?
Yeah. I was thinking that I wanted to go treasure hunting.
Treasure hunting?!
Like, everyone brings their own piece of treasure and hides it, then we search until time runs out!
Wouldn't it be fun if we all did that?
It does sound like fun...
Where would you hide your treasure?
Hmm... Good question...
I would hide it...
I wonder where...
Right, I would hide it...
Ah! No, don't tell me! I'll know where you'll hide yours!
I wonder where... Nothing's really coming to mind.
Ahaha, Yeah, same here. Take your time and think about it. There's still plenty of time until we do it!
It's already set that we're doing it?!
Emma, are you writing a letter?
Yeah. I'm going to send it to my family in Switzerland.
You could send an email or a text, but you're writing a letter by hand.
Email and texts are nice, but a letter feels really special.
True, I understand the feeling. I love receiving handwritten letters from people who support me.
Is it really that different?
Yes. You can feel that they're putting their thought and effort into carefully writing each word.
I take my comment back. Nothing beats a handwritten letter.
Why don't you try writing a letter to your family sometime, Karin?
*Giggle* Yes, I'll consider it.
One, two, three, four! One, two, three, four! Okay, that's it for today. Here's a towel and a drink.
Phew... Thank you.
Your dancing is incredible, Karin.
Oh? Thank you for the compliment.
I felt the same way the last time I watched you practice...
I can't take my eyes off you.
I get why everyone falls in love with you.
It's like you have this aura. I can't take my eyes off you.
You do have a way with words. But I'm nowhere near good enough. I'm aiming to be even better.
And to do that, I need to practice more!
I get why everyone falls in love with you.
*Giggle* Then I'll need to work even harder to be able to entrance everyone even more.
All right, that's enough of a break. I'm doing it again from the top.
Hmm...
I can't think of an idea for a new kind of macaron...
Seasonal fruits are way too common... Maybe I could try using ingredients that aren't usually in sweets?
Ugh... Maybe I'm going too far off the path?
No, in the end, it's about trial and error!
I'll ask Kanata for advice!
That was lovely! Thanks for showing me something great, Shizuku!
Thank you very much.
I only wanted to have a peek at your rehearsal. I didn't think I'd feel this moved!
When's the performance? I know you're going to invite me, right? I'm so excited just thinking about it!
Of course I'll invite you! I'll do my best not to disappoint you.
It'll definitely be the best play ever. Because you're in it, Shizuku!
I brought the printouts you asked me to— Huh?
Someone's sleeping?
Hnnn... Shioriko...
Oh, it's Ms. Kaoruko.
Muehehe... If you like cicada bombs that much... next up...
Cicada bombs...?
Shiotte, could I help out the next time you do volunteer work?
Yes, of course. The children will be very happy.
Yay! Thanks!
Hey, hey, how about some board games?
Great idea! Everyone does love games.
Then I'll get an easy one from the Analog Game Research Club! I borrowed one and tried it out the other day. It was so fun! I got hooked!
We can all play it together!
Man... I can't get in the mood.
This isn't the time for that! I haven't had a good phrase come to me after this long! Something's wrong!
In times like these, Little Baby'd notice right away and start talking to me even if I didn't want them to...
...
Well, whatever. I'm going home!
Mai, they said you can take pictures!
Thanks for getting permission for me, Emma! Getting a chance to take pictures of a match is rare!
Oh, but they have one condition.
What's that?
You need to give them copies of the pictures that you take.
I thought they'd ask for something crazier... Sure, that's easy!
In fact, it's got me more motivated! Time to take some photos!
(Everyone was sparkling today too. It's about time I went home.)
Huh? Setsu— Nana, what are you doing? Waiting for someone?
I was waiting for you.
Huh?!
S-Sorry! Did I promise to meet you?!
F-For me?! Why?
S-Sorry! Did I promise to meet you?!
No, it's nothing like that!
F-For me?! Why?
Um, there isn't any real meaning behind it, but...
I just... kind of wanted to go home together with you today...
(Maybe there's something on her mind?)
You wanted the reader for music history? Here, is this the right one?
Thanks for doing this as always.
"As always"?
You might not remember this, but this is the tenth time I'm borrowing it.
Tenth time?! You need to get ready for the next day's classes before you go to bed, Mia!
Crap, I shouldn't have told you!
I'll start doing it tomorrow! See you!
Start doing it today...
Look, look! That plane trail is really big!
You're right. It's really pretty too. You don't usually see trails that long.
Hey, do you remember how a long time ago we promised to tell each other when we saw something nice?
Of course I do. I'd never forget— I'm not very convincing right now.
*Giggle* It's okay. I'll keep telling you right away whenever I see something nice.
I'd like it if the next cafeteria collab is with a ranger show!
I can feel your passion clearly and intensely.
However, we cannot agree to something which will not turn a profit for the cafeteria...
That is a reasonable expectation. That is why I have collected data with expected income and expenditures.
Please look through this report. You will understand that my suggestion is fully realistic.
Incredible. This is so detailed... Setsuna, you are serious about making it happen!
I will do all in my power to spread my love. That is all!
I understand. We will earnestly consider this proposal.
Thank you very much! Soon, I will have a ranger plate in my hands!
Sorry to bother you while you're preparing for the fashion show.
Don't worry about it. But it's not like I'm wearing anything fancy. I'm just walking. It won't be very interesting.
Seeing you walk down the runway is more than enough. I will use it for future reference.
All right. Then be a good girl and watch me.
I'm feeling kind of nervous.
Yes. It isn't the real show, but there's a palpable tension.
Ah, Karin's coming out.
Incredible...
(Beautiful. This is how Karin looks when she's being a model.)
What did you think of it?
I'm moved! I never imagined that simply walking required so much in the powers of expression!
*Giggle* You can be so overdramatic.
Kasumi isn't here either.
Yeah...
Where did she run off to? Rina-chan Board says, "Confusion."
Did Kasumi really hate it that much...?
She got a bad score on the quiz. All I did was say that we could all study together.
At this rate, Kasumi will end up as Queen Dunce again...
(Queen Dunce? I don't know what that means, but it's better if she doesn't have a bad nickname like that...)
Let's look for her together.
Let's split up and look for her.
Okay, Rina. Let's look for her together.
Thank you. That'll be helpful.
Where should we look next?
Let's split up and look for her.
Okay. Then I'll try looking over there.
Oh, wait. I thought of a way to find her right away.
I want you to send Kasumi a message to come to the Club room right away.
Huh? She's running away. Calling her won't do anything, right?
If you do it, it'll work.
You think so? Okay, then I'll send one. "Come to the Club room right away." Send.
You won't get away, Kasumi.
Lots of letters! I wonder what they wrote this time!
Wow, that's a big box, Kasumi. Want me to carry it?
Oh, Prez! It looks heavy, but it's light! It's okay!
Really?
This is the suggestion box for the Club.
Suggestion box?
Yes! It's always full of messages and requests for me and the rest of the Club, but...
This time, we asked all the students of Niji High what they want to do the most. We all wanted to help them do it!
Huh, you do all sorts of stuff.
We got a ton of letters! Let's read them together!
Okay!
Mmmm... Zzz... Hnnn...
She's asleep. She'll catch a cold if she sleeps here.
Maybe I should wake her up?
Harukaaa... cowboy...
Ammonite...
Is she...
...sleeptalking?
...actually awake?
...sleeptalking?
Mmmm... Haruka... Packed with lycopene...
Kanata, are you actually awake?
Hnnn... Warm and fuzzy... Hanpen...
She's totally asleep. And actually...
(Her sleeptalking is so cute. I can't wake her up.)
It's gone... Where could it have gone?
Looking for something?
My matching towel with everyone else is gone! Help me look for it!
Sure, I'll look. It's a really important thing for you, huh?
It is! I definitely have to find it! So please help!
You look so desperate. It must be really important.
Yes, it's my treasure.
I see. Then we definitely have to find it.
Huh? Hey, isn't that it on top of the stage?
Ah! That's it! What's it doing there? Thanks for finding it. I'm very grateful.
No need to thank me. I'm just glad we could find it.
Yes, I'm so... I'm so glad...
(She looks so relieved. It really was a treasure to her.)
*Siiigh*
That was a very deep sigh. They say that each time you sigh, some of your happiness escapes. If you would like, I can lend an ear.
I was just thinking, I don't remember anyone or even myself. I feel so pathetic...
But that is not your fault.
Sure, it might not be, but everyone's so kind to me even though I've forgotten all our memories together. What should I do...?
This may be slightly different from your woes, but there was a time when I was uncertain of myself. So I feel like I somewhat know how you feel.
What did you do back then, Shioriko?
I ruminated over it, but I could not find a clear solution.
But I felt that I could not simply stand still. I felt that it was important to continue moving despite my troubles.
So there is no need to rush. Take your time. I will think about it with you until you are satisfied.
Okay... Thanks, Shioriko!
I tried drawing designs for new costumes for the president, but I don't know how to proceed...
She looks lovely in everything.
Satsuki, which costume did you think was best on the president?
I could never choose one! Oh, but her cat-eared maid outfit was simply the best!
I can only agree. The way she shyly blushed was excellent.
The fact that she looks lovely in everything is the problem.
Yes, it is. Personally, I would like to see her in something a little more mischievous. What do you think?
Dissonant charm... I like it!
But at the same time, I want to see a traditional kimono!
I'm curious to know the president's opinion. Should we casually bring up the topic next time?
Let's do that!
I'd like to put on a show like that. Is it doable?
It'll take time to do, but it's well within the realm of possibility.
Then can I ask you to make the equipment for the stage?
Yeah. It sounds like fun. I want to do it. Rina-chan Board says, "Woo-hoo."
Xie xie! I was right to ask you for help!
If there's anything you want me to pay attention to, let me know. I want to make it perfect.
Then I'll tell you exactly how I want it to be. It's going to be really long, so let's go to my room! I have some good tea and snacks there!
Okay! I like the sound of that!
Mia, you don't need any sugar or milk?
Don't treat me like a kid. Coffee is best drunk black.
*Giggle* We have similar tastes. I'm a fan of black coffee too. Black is the best way to enjoy the aroma and depth of the beans.
I couldn't agree with you more. I'm thrilled to meet someone who understands.
Mmm... Such a lovely aroma...
Have a taste before it goes cold, Mia.
Yes, I suppose I will— *Cough* *Cough*
Are you okay?
I-It went down the wrong pipe...
Now to taste the aroma and depth properly— *Cough*
Oh? It looks to me like you're crying.
I'm not!
Hi there, Emma. Is there anything I can do to help the Choir Club too?
Oh, thank you! But I should be fine by myself.
Oh, but since you're here, could you take a look at the costumes for the next recital? I'm particularly proud of them.
Here!
Wow, what lovely costumes!
The matching capes are so cute!
I think they'd be even cuter with frills.
The matching capes are so cute!
*Giggle* I'm going to embroider the tips of the ribbons too!
Oh, but I think they'd be even cuter with frills on the sleeves!
You're right! They'd be really nice if they matched the color of the ribbons. I'll try it out when I embroider the ribbons.
I'm so happy to get your thoughts on the costumes. I can't wait to work on them!
Is that thunder? I hope it doesn't come this way...
Should we head home before the rain starts?
Urgh...!
Ai?
Oh, what a coincidence! Meeting you here...
Uwaaah!
Are you... afraid of thunder?
I'm afraid of thunder... need to hide in the under... Get it? Ahaha...
Please! Talk with me for a while!
S-Sure!
Setsuna, what did you want to talk—
Please read these as soon as you can!
What are they?
My recommended novels and manga.
They're extremely entertaining titles. I want more people to know about them, so I'm spreading the word now.
*Giggle* You look so animated right now.
Are they that entertaining?
I've never heard of any of these!
Are they that entertaining?
I'd be understating it to call them godly! They're so entertaining that I lost track of time and read them all in one sitting!
I've never heard of any of these. I'm curious to know what they're about.
Yes! That's wonderful! They're all excellent titles, so they're all worth the read!
Ahaha! Thanks for letting me borrow them.
Be my guest! Please let me know what you think after!
Prez! You have to help me! Hanpen refuses to play with me!
She'll play with Rinako and the others, but she runs away whenever I come close!
Cats are whimsical creatures. It's just coincidence. She'll play with you next time.
Hrmph. I doubt that.
There, look, Hanpen's coming this way!
Hanpen!
Ah, she turned back...
Kasumi, um...
Muehehe... Hahaha! I understand now!
She must be quaking in fear of my cuteness!
Kasumi... don't cry...
I'm not crying!
Sorry to make you come out here.
No, a broken net is quite a predicament. Thank you for reporting it to us.
Could you show me the net now?
It's right over here...
Oh my... This is an old net that has been repaired many times. The net must be happy to be given so much care.
The net's almost like a member of the team. But we can't keep repairing it over and over.
Yes, that is true. Let's purchase a new one. If you submit a request form, I will order one right away.
Really? Thank you!
Now, you can resume your practice.
Huh? Where are you going? The exit is over there.
I am already here, so I would like to check on the equipment in the storeroom.
What a girl... Thanks as always, Miss President!
Shizuku, about this— Oh, sorry. Were you in the middle of something?
No, it's okay! I was collecting information on the places we're going to next!
Really? Thanks! We have nothing to fear if you're around, Shizuku.
I hope everything goes according to plan. One time, I didn't look things up and failed miserably...
But we don't need to talk about that! I want to guide everyone around smoothly!
(I see. That's why she looked so serious.)
People who can do that are so cool.
I can't wait.
People who can do that are so cool.
Y-Yes, they are! I think so too!
I can't wait to know what kind of places you're going to take us to.
Having you say that makes all of the research worth it!
*Giggle* So anyway, I'm going to get back to research! Prepare to have a wonderful time!
(Oh, it's Ayumu.)
(She looks so serious. What's she writing? Is it homework?)
Ayumu.
Whoa?!
Y-You surprised me...
Sorry to startle you. Were you doing homework?
Oh, this? No, it isn't. I'm writing down my idea of my ideal school idol.
Your ideal school idol?
Yeah. Naturally, I want everyone to enjoy my performances, but I want to think about what I can do for everyone.
Ayumu, it's like... you're so strong now.
*Giggle* It's because I became a school idol!
Huh? Ai, are you eating rice balls?
Yeah, it's my breakfast.
Rice balls taste 100 times better whenever I eat them here!
Oh, but they taste 100 times better in the courtyard too...
Ahaha! Is that so?
It's nice to have a place where you feel like things taste better than usual.
It kind of feels like a picnic.
It's nice to have a lot of places where you feel like things taste better than usual.
Oh? You've got a way with words!
Yeah, you're right. The more places where things taste better, the better!
It kind of feels like a picnic.
Right, right! And it feels great to eat outside!
Hey, why don't you eat one with me? If we eat them together, won't they taste even better?
Here! Have one too!
Huh? You're only having salad and vegetable juice?
Heheh! We in the Beauty Club are going on a diet for the next month!
Right?
Yes!
I'll try. Rina-chan Board says, "Yis."
It will be quite the challenge.
But you don't need to go on a diet...
And I like seeing you all smile and eat well.
Things taste better when you eat together, you know?
And I like seeing you all smile and eat well.
Huh...
Things taste better when you eat together, you know?
P-Prez...!
Yeah, that's totally true! I'm going to order a beef bowl right now!
Uhh...
Kasumi...
What happened to your resolve?
Sorry to call you here on short notice.
No, don't worry about it. So what did you want to do? Is it something I can help with?
Yes, I'd like to ask for your help.
All right. What do you need me to do?
Umm... You don't need to do anything. I just want to get a picture with you.
Huh?
Would you mind?
Of course I don't mind, but that's what you wanted?
*Giggle* Yes, it is.
Thanks. I've gained another treasure.
(Another...?)
Oh, have we taken pictures together before?
Well, yes.
Are you surprised that I'd call you on short notice to ask for a picture together?
Uhh...
A little...
I'm delighted.
A little... You're always so mature. You always lead others, and it's like you can do everything by yourself. I didn't think you'd ask anyone for anything.
Well... No, I don't.
I'm delighted. I can tell that you really valued the time that we spend together.
Well, that's good.
It isn't something I'd normally do, but I thought I'd put what you once told me into action.
What did I tell you?
I'll let you know another day.
Huh? Kanata, what's the matter?
Hey, don't you think that Monday is the sleepiest day?
I've never associated sleepiness with the days of the week...
Really? I'm feeling reaaally sleepy right now.
So, on that note, good night!
Good night—hold on! Kanata, class is about to start!
Oh, Lanzhu.
Squee! It must be destiny for us to meet here! That's my friend!
Ahaha, we are in different courses, so it's pretty rare.
You must have wished to see me in your heart of hearts!
You'd better always wish to see me from now on.
If you do, you'll be sure to see me!
Meow!
Why do paw pads soothe the soul so?
You can't help but touch them...
*Sniff* *Sniff*
Hm? Does she smell something on my hands? Oh, maybe they smell like Ophelia?
*Giggle* I hope I can introduce you to Ophelia one day.
Mreeow!
She keeps sniffing you, Shizuku! No fair!
You're really good at basketball, Mia.
Really? Well, it's a popular sport back in the States. Maybe I get to play it more often than you guys.
You're great at dribbling too. You're so crafty—I mean, quick-witted.
Did I just hear you say something rude?
Did you?
I don't think you did.
You can't fool me! I'm a university student back in the States!
Huh? You surprised me. You could've told me you were here.
I was going to, but I had to hear the rest of your song.
It's just a children's song.
It's so strange. Hearing you sing makes me feel so secure, and my heart gets all warm and fuzzy.
If I were a kid, I don't think I'd ever leave your side.
You can stay by my side forever even if you aren't a kid, you know.
Ahaha, I'd like to hear you sing more.
*Sigh*
What's the matter? Why the long face?
A magazine editor asked me to bring them a photo of me as a kid. They're running a special issue on it.
You as a kid, huh... You must've been so well-mannered and refined.
Well-mannered and refined...
So, what would you think if I was completely different when I was a kid?
Completely different?
I can't imagine that.
Like running around all over the place?
Hmm... I can't imagine that...
Yeah, I thought so.
Like running around all over the place?
Huh?! W-Well, as one example.
I think I'd be thrilled by how unexpected it was!
...!
*Giggle* Thank you.
Heheh... Heheheheh...
What are you looking at, Shizuku?
Oh! You came at the perfect time! Would you like to see pictures of Ophelia too?
Yesterday, I took her to the groomer's, and they took a commemorative photo after trimming her fur.
Ophelia was just so cute wearing the giant ribbon they gave her! Look!
Wow, how cute! It's similar to the ribbon that you always wear.
Yes, it is!
Huh? Looking at this photo make me feel...
...something familiar...
...like petting and cuddling her.
...something familiar...
Wait... Did you remember Ophelia... before remembering me...?
Huh?
...like petting and cuddling her.
I feel like I've felt this way before...
D-Don't tell me... You remembered Ophelia before me?!
I understand! Ophelia is very cute! I understand how it could happen, but...!
I thought I could remember something, but I still can't.
*Whine* It's okay if you remember Ophelia first. Just please remember me!
Mmm... This is true happiness.
Oh, Kanata, what are you eating?
A roll cake!
You see, last night, I had a dream about a roll cake, so I just had to eat one!
Mmmm! Yummy!
Ahaha, you made your dream come true.
Exactly.
If you wish really, really hard, you can turn dreams into reality.
That is what I believe.
Would you like a bite?
Don't mind if I do! Thank you!
Sorry for taking up your time, Ayumu.
That's okay. But really, where did Hanpen go?
She wasn't in the courtyard.
The auditorium... I doubt that she'd be there.
Hanpen is an adventurer that can even ride the train. She really could be anywhere.
Okay, then let's search every nook and cranny!
Oh, there she is. Found Hanpen.
She's sleeping so peacefully.
I don't want to wake her. I want to let her sleep.
Same. Let's watch her sleep for a little longer.
Yeah.
Oh, is the nurse out right now?
Maybe you can rest here until she comes back?
O-Okay...
Take it slowly now. Can you lie down here?
Thank you...
You're welcome. I'll close the curtain. Get a little rest. I'll go look for the nurse.
No, I'm okay. I think I just didn't get enough sleep.
Then maybe I should stay by you until you fall asleep?
Yeah. Sorry, I'm acting like a little kid...
Everyone feels anxious when they don't feel well. I'll stay here until you fall asleep, so just relax and go to sleep.
Mia, do you have some good news?
What? Why do you ask?
You look like you do.
You were grinning.
You were humming.
You were grinning while looking at your phone.
I don't think I was grinning... Well, whatever.
You were humming.
Oh... Maybe I was humming to the video.
My sister sent me a video. A video of me and my sister on stage. She said her friend took it, and it turned out well.
Your sister was a professional singer... right? You performed on stage with her? That's amazing.
I could only do it thanks to you, Little Baby.
Huh?
Never mind!
Anyway, if you want to see the video, I can show it to you.
Really?! I do!
*Sigh*
You look kind of down. Something weighing on your mind?
I would not say that something is weighing on it, but my sister keeps inviting me to go motorcycling with her.
I am thrilled by the invitation, but riding double is dangerous.
Yeah, it is dangerous...
However, I do want to see the world with her. I do not know what I should do...
Hmm... Let's see...
How about a bicycling trip?
How about going on a trip by train?
Then how about a bicycling trip?
Odaiba has cycling trails. It might be fun to pack a lunch and go around.
A wonderful idea!
How about going on a trip by train?
You'd be able to go out far, and watching the world go by together would be fun.
That is true. Going by train does sound like a pleasant time.
I will ask my sister about it later!
Uwah! They just ran into each other! Basketball is a very intense sport.
Yeah, they have a practice match coming up, so they need to practice hard.
Hmmm... Then I'll need to practice hard as well...
Huh? Are you going to stand in on the team?
That's right! But they asked me to stand in as a cheerleader!
Cheerleader?!
Ehehe! Isn't it the perfect job for me? I get to wear a cute outfit and cheer on the team!
Or so... I was excited at first, but...
Now that I see how serious they are, I need to get serious about cheering them on.
Oh, but I'll take requests from you for my costume! What kind of costume do you want me to wear? Let me know!
Ahh! Tea from this cup is the most delicious of all!
The cup changes the flavor of the tea? Not the leaves?
That's right. The tea from this cup is the best in the world. Because it's a special cup that matches with everyone else!
Here, this is yours.
This is mine...
Right. Here, I'll pour some tea for you.
Okay, thanks.
Now, drink up! I poured tea into your matching cup! It's the best tea in the universe!
Hmm...
You've been moaning for a while now. Does something hurt?
I want to make something that'll make them feel better. I was thinking about what would do the trick.
Oh, you mean the Club president? Do you have an idea or a direction in mind?
Not at all!
But there's a theme I want to try doing! Something filled with encouragement that fills whoever eats it with courage!
I want to make something that represents our relationship!
Being eager to sell this medicine...
...to you all here today, on a spree,
asking the Healing Buddha, to see this...
...with respect, would you like uiro?
You've improved, Shizuku. Your voice has some weight to it.
Thank you very much. But I'm not good enough yet. I need to polish it more.
Then next, pay attention not just to your abdomen, but your spine as well.
Okay!
(The Drama Club's voice training is intense... Keep it up, Shizuku!)
Your eggs look especially good today, Ayumu.
*Giggle* Yeah, yeah, thanks for the compliment. I made some for you too.
Thanks! You're the best, Ayumu!
Mmmm! Delicious! Your eggs are the best!
*Giggle* It must be very much worth the effort to make them if they eat it so happily.
You can have one too, Shioriko!
What?! No, I was just...
I want to see you eat my eggs so happily too...
Yeah, I want to see it too.
Her eggs are really good!
If you won't eat them, I will!
Ayumu's eggs are really good!
Urk...
If you won't eat them, I will!
N-No, please don't!
Then if you don't mind...
*Munch*
What do you think?
They taste like happiness.
Right?! Ayumu's eggs taste like happiness!
Ehehe! I'll make them for you again sometime!
Which Clubs have submitted requests to use the auditorium?
The Drama Club, the Pop Music Club, and the Handbell Club.
Three Clubs...
Should we decide fairly by drawing lots or rock paper scissors?
It would be nice if there were a way to allow all three to use it. Let's call a meeting with the Club presidents to see if they can share it in some way.
Understood! I'll go call the Club presidents in!
Yes, if you would.
I hope we can find a solution that everyone can agree on.
Yes. Let's search for a way to satisfy all three Clubs.
Excuse me.
Huh? Karin, are you feeling sick?
Huh? No, I'm not.
Then what brings you to the nurse's office?
The nurse's office? Oh...
Huh?
Um... right! I came to measure my height! Remember? You saw me do it once before!
Oh, yeah, I did see you do that. Ahaha, your height won't change much over a week or two!
Yeah, you're right. Well, I'll be going now.
What?! But you're already here. Why not measure it?
No, it's fine. See you!
*Sigh* Was the faculty room this way? I wish I could stop getting lost in the school...
Okay, that should do it!
Nana, what poster are you putting up?
A poster for the Art Club's art festival. They're going to display paintings and sculptures which fit the theme.
That sounds like a fun event.
Yes, the Art Club members were very excited about it.
You have a lot more posters. Is there anywhere else you're putting them up?
On the bulletin board on each floor, at the entrance, in the club building... We also have permission to post them in the labs wing.
Wait, you're not going to put them all up yourself, are you?!
I am!
Want me to help?
You wouldn't mind?
Of course.
Thank you very much! I'm overjoyed to be able to spread the Art Club's love together with you!
Oh, so this is where you were. Come with me for a bit!
Huh? L-Lanzhu?!
What are we doing here?
I've come up with an awesome melody. But there's something missing from it. I want you to help me.
Huh?! Is that something I can help with?!
Of course. That's why I brought you here. I'm going to sing it now, so listen.
La, la-la, la-la-la, la!
I think it's a lovely melody.
Squee! Xie xie!
But I think it doesn't sound Lanzhu enough. Hey, how would you arrange it?
Make it sound Lanzhu...
Could you give me some time?
I want to express powerfulness.
Could you give me some time? I want to give it some proper thought.
Of course! Even without your memories, you're still you. You still give proper thought about me! That's why I love you!
I think that I'd want to express your powerfulness. Mind if I think of an arrangement along those lines?
That's fine! Do whatever you think works!
I can't wait to hear your arrangement!
Yay, all shiny! Hey, is this good enough for the balls?
Thanks, they're perfect. But you didn't need to help polish the balls.
The balls always treat me really well, so it's the least I can do.
And my grandma always says that tools that you treat well gain their own souls.
If the balls really did get their own souls, maybe they'll go down through the hoops easier!
Ahaha! Guess I need to put my heart into polishing them!
Miako, what are you looking at?
These.
Oh, the pictures from the Odaiba festival. What great memories.
Huh? Did Odaiba always have a festival this big?
You could say it did. It's something that we made.
You made this?!
Right, right. We all came together to make a festival that Odaiba'll keep holding.
We competed to see which team could make the best festival.
Well, my team clearly had the best one!
No matter how you slice it, my team had the best one!
What? But my team wasn't any less than yours!
That sounds like fun. Can you show me more of the pictures?
What kind of game should I make next?
You're going to make another new game?
Yeah. It's fun, so I want to try making different genres.
But there are too many genres to choose from. Rina-chan Board says, "Dizzy."
Hmm...
Puzzle games are fun, and action games are too. A shooting game might be fun too.
But no matter what the genre, I want it to be something everyone can enjoy.
I'd like it if it were something even I can play. I can't do games that are too hard...
Of course. We can all play together.
What kind of game do you want to play?
Let me see...
A game where you explore Odaiba at night!
Like a game where you can have fun learning?
I'd like something exciting. Like maybe a game where you explore Odaiba at night!
We know Odaiba during the day pretty well, but not so much at night, right? I kind of want to know how it's different. Like, you know how everyone's talking about the metaverse right now?
The metaverse...
Like a game where you can have fun learning? If it feels like a game, it'd be more fun to learn. It might be fun if it were in a virtual space in the game where you cooperate with your friends.
A virtual space in the game? You mean like the metaverse?
Right, right!
Then Ai might know more about that. I'll ask her!
Mmm! What a beautiful day! It's so nice and warm out.
Hey, why don't we have a tea party in the sun?
Nice idea!
I'll call the others over.
Let's go to the courtyard.
I'll call the others over.
Oh...
Huh? What's up?
Why don't we go to the courtyard? I saw some pretty flowers blooming.
Good idea! *Giggle* I'll make the tea right now!
I'll call the others while you're doing that.
We can't do it alone today?
I feel like I haven't had a nice, long chat with you lately.
There's a lot I want to talk about, and I want to hear a lot from you too.
Okay. Then it's a tea party for two today.
Okay!
The road to being a great actress is long...
What's the matter now, Shizuko?
I see that you have read another book...
"An Autobiography of a Great Actress"?
Right. Haven't you ever felt that the road to your dreams was long and hard?
The road to being the cutest school idol in Japan is only one step away for me.
I was wrong to ask you, Kasumi.
Why do you have to say that?!
Then what about you, Rinako?! And Shioko?!
I do think that I need to study a lot for it. Rina-chan Board says, "Hrmm."
My dream is so distant that I still cannot see it at present.
I know, right?!
But I want to use my experiences as a school idol to become a great actress who can play any role!
Any role...
Then try impersonating Ms. Kaoruko!
Ms. Kaoruko? Let me see...
Shioriko, quit studying all the time. Sometimes you gotta have some fun! Come on, put down the homework!
Not doing your homework for one day won't be the end of the world! Let's enjoy the moment!
Incredible, Shizuku. That is something I can hear my sister saying...
It feels so big when the seats are all empty.
Yeah, it does.
Then...
Do I look different when I don't have a cute costume and cute makeup on for a live show too...?
Huh?
(Maybe Kasumi feels uncertain about herself? I need to tell her that that's not true... But what's the right way to tell her?)
Th-That's not—
Kasumi!
Huh?
You have remedial classes today! The teacher's looking for you!
Crap! That's right!
Prez, see you later!
I couldn't say anything... Why couldn't I tell her "That's not true" right away?
Hm, I see... Thank you very much for taking time out of your day!
It's fine. You're even researching how often students come to the nurse's office. That's hard work.
It is part of how the president wants to make the school a better place.
It isn't surprising that lots of injuries occur from Club sports.
They're usually small ones, though.
If all Clubs and societies had their own first aid kits, they would be able to handle minor cuts and scratches on their own.
Yes, I think that's a great idea.
Then we will tell the president as soon as we return!
If you'll excuse us.
Oh, perfect timing!
Hi, Ai. What's up?
I'm gonna go do karaoke with the Ai Pals now. Do you wanna come with?
Is it really okay if I go?
You bet it is! You're one of the Ai Pals, you know!
Thanks! Then maybe I'll go with you!
That's what I wanna hear! We're singing today!
The daisies are in full bloom.
Thanks to the Gardening Club for putting all their hearts into growing them.
You helped them out too, right?
Yeah, I just hope that my help was even just a little useful.
Hey, which color of daisy do you think suits me more?
The color that suits you more? Hmm... Let me think... Every color looks great on you, but...
Pink.
White.
Pink... I guess?
*Giggle* I thought that you'd say that.
White, I guess. It think it's a perfect fit for your innocent and kind image.
Y-You think so...?
But I guess maybe if you say so!
Thanks for letting me know. For my next live show, maybe I'll wear a costume with daisies on it.
No, it was only meant as another option for you. Please do your best.
(I wonder what Shioriko's talking about.)
Shioriko.
Yes? Oh, it was you.
That sounded pretty important. Were you observing another Club?
No, someone from the Badminton Club had something they wished to discuss.
Discuss?
Yes. They enjoy badminton and want to pursue it professionally. They are not particularly skilled, but they still wish to participate in the sport. They asked what they should do...
About the future, huh... That's a tough one.
Yes, it is. It will affect their career planning.
Would you mind telling me what you told them?
I told them that if they loved the sport itself, they could switch to a supporting role.
For example, in world-class competitions, the athletes rely upon a support team. I told them that maybe it was an occupation they should consider.
I see... You can give advice from a very different perspective. You're amazing, Shioriko.
There are a lot of things that people would never notice on their own. I hope that your advice leads them to a choice that they can accept.
I only hope that my advice was of use to them...
I'm sure it was! If I ever need help, I'll ask you for advice.
*Giggle* I am overjoyed that you would think so. I will continue to do my utmost.
(Huh? Didn't we have a conversation like this before...?)
I... might need to brace myself to eat this.
Those are some colorful snacks. Where do they sell them?
My parents back in the States sent them. Seriously, do they need to keep treating me like a kid?
But I mean, you're 14, right? You're still a—
I told you! I'm a university student back in the States, and here I'm a third-year student! That's a year above you, Little Baby!
S-Sorry!
Now, now. Mia brought them here, so let's enjoy them.
Urgh. Seriously...
Come on, aren't you going to try them?
Me first?! Well, the color is pretty crazy...
You got a problem?
None at all! Don't mind if I do!
Well?
It's like... a pretty complex flavor... but it's good! Karin, you have to try this.
Then... *Munch*
You're right, it's delicious. I'm amazed.
Amazed by what?! I've loved these since I was a kid!
(Not enough sleep... Sleepy...)
(Five more minutes... Let me sleep five more minutes...)
Zzz... Zzz...
Um, Karin?
Hnnn... Emma?
Huh?
Ah!
I-I'm so sorry! What is it?
The teacher wanted you to go to the faculty room.
All right. Thank you.
(Ugh... Habits can be frightening.)
Mia.
...
Mia?
Whoa!
Oh, it's just you, Little Baby? You could've said something.
I called your name a few times, but it looks like you didn't notice. Sorry to surprise you.
No, it's my fault. I was listening to music.
What were you listening to?
Want to listen? You can use one side of my earphones.
Thanks.
I like songs like this.
Is this a song you like?
Oh... I like songs like this.
Ahaha.
Is this a song you like?
Well, I guess so. Do you... like this song?
Yeah, I want to hear more of it.
I see.
Hm?
No, just thinking that some things don't change, even without your memories.
So you don't need to keep trying to remember day in and day out. You're you, Little Baby.
Th-Thanks?
Ahh! The limited pudding that I saw in my dreams!
(Kasumi's so cute, getting so excited over pudding.)
*Munch* Mmmm! Isn't it good, Prez?
Yeah!
I'm glad we could buy it.
Limited stuff is definitely different!
I'm glad we could buy this limited pudding.
Is that it?
Huh?
Limited stuff is definitely different!
Well, yeah, it does taste good, but... isn't there something else?
Something else?
Come on, don't you feel it?
Aren't I so cute when I love eating something? Right? Right?!
Prez? Why are you frozen?
Ah! Did you get so shocked by my cuteness? Oh, no! My cuteness claims another victim!
And that is the end of my angel army vs. fallen angel story!
Incredible... It was a grander masterpiece than I imagined.
I wanted to try to keep it shorter, but the ideas kept coming one after another... Ehehe!
I could feel your passion for the work flaring throughout!
It's still only a concept now, but I dream of turning it into a script and having you as part of the production.
You want me to be? I'm honored.
The question is which part you should play...
Which part would you like to play?
What?! I can't choose! All of them have their charms!
So... please let me play all of the parts!
So apart from having lost their memories, they are completely healthy?
Yes. I was concerned they might feel intense stress from the amnesia itself, but they seem mentally stable.
That is very reassuring.
However, we don't know when something might happen, so keep a close eye on them.
Yes, I intend to.
The student council president is even looking after individual students' health. That's hard work.
No, I am doing this more as a friend than as student council president.
And considering how much they have done for me, it is far from enough. I intend on doing everything in my power for them.
Oh, Ayumu.
*Giggle* It's pretty rare for students from different courses to run into each other.
Are you doing okay in class?
I'm basically a year behind everyone else, so it's really hard. But everyone in class helps, so I'm doing okay.
Okay. I can help with any of the general subjects like math and English, so let me know!
Yeah, thanks! I appreciate it!
*Huff* *Pant*
Rina, are you okay?! You're on your last legs! You usually can run this distance just fine! What's wrong?
I couldn't eat breakfast today...
What?!
That's no good! You have to eat!
You need breakfast more than morning practice!
That's no good! You have to eat! Hold on, I'll go get a rice ball!
It's okay. I have some candies.
You need breakfast more than morning practice!
But then I won't be able to do morning practice...
Rina, you need to eat breakfast to get good practice in.
Okay...
I'll go buy something real quick! Wait right here!
Thanks. I'll be here.
Okay, good. No one's around...
Yay! All for me!
I'm napping right in the middle!
(Ms. Kaoruko... I'll pretend that never happened...)
"Your last live show was so hype! Thanks so much!" No, it's mutual. Thank you for coming!
"I'm so happy that I could feel so much of your love!" I'm so happy too!
"I'm looking forward to the next live show!" I'll be sure to make it meet your expectations!
Are those fan letters? Whoever wrote them must be truly happy that you'd read them like that.
Like that?
You're making comments as you read each one.
Huh? Did I say those aloud?!
Yeah, all of them.
Shoot! I brought my habit from home to school!
Ahaha! I think it's just fine.
Maybe I should write a fan letter too.
Mind if I took a look too?
Maybe I should write a fan letter for you too.
*Giggle* Actually, you already wrote me quite a number of them.
Mind if I took a look too? Oh, but maybe some people don't want others to read them...
Yes, and so, unfortunately, I must keep these letters to myself!
It might not make up for it, but would you like to read some of the ones you wrote to me together? You wrote a lot of them!
Huh? Did I?
Yes. You wrote notes for me in my practice notebook after Club every day.
You wrote so many details that I would never have noticed myself. I consider each of those notes a letter to me!
Mia, here's a hamburger coupon for you.
Oh, this is...
It's for that limited time burger. I probably won't go before it's over, so you can have it.
I'm pretty busy myself, you know... But sure, I'll take it.
Thanks.
Oh, I have a coupon for fries at that place. Mia, want it—I mean, could you take it off my hands? I don't think I'll go before it expires.
I said that I'm pretty busy myself, didn't I?
But you'll get a free packet of avocado dip.
Avocado dip...?
You know what the real deal tastes like, so I want to know if it's real. We don't know what the real deal tastes like, after all.
H-Hmm? Well, if you want me to, I'll check it out for you.
I've got some high standards.
Let us know how the hamburgers and fries taste, Mia!
So this was your first solo live show...
Ehehe. I still rewatch the videos from this live show all the time.
It was the first live show where I got all of my selfish requests fulfilled.
Do you still use the alarm clock that you made at this live show?
Ooh, the one where I had everyone record one phrase, like, "Kanata, wake up"?
Of course, I use it every morning. I'd be late for morning practice without it.
Ahaha, it's a necessary part of your life now.
You know, that alarm clock has your voice in it too.
What? Really?! What did I say?!
I wonder what! What would you say now?
Huh? Uhh... You're putting me on the spot... Uhh...
Let's me see...
Oh, I know! If you don't wake up, I'll come into your dream to get you! How about that?
...
I see... I see! *Giggle*
Huh? Kanata, why are you patting me on the head?
Mmm, I was just happy because that was so you. *Giggle*
Do you know what a "fan fan" is?
A fan fan? I don't know. First I've heard of it.
It's an item you use to cheer on idols or characters you love. You represent your love as a message or a symbol on it!
Oh, a fan with a message on it? Oh! I think I saw those in the videos of your live shows!
Yes, those! Actually, there's an event for an anime that I love soon. I'm thinking of making one myself!
Supporter gear, huh...
Maybe I can make fan fans for everyone.
Let me help you out.
That sounds like fun. Maybe I can make fan fans for everyone.
Nice idea! Then why don't we go to buy the materials together?
If you don't mind, I'd like to help you too. It'll be good reference for when I make gear for everyone else.
Of course! Then first, let's go buy some materials!
Okay!
Oh, if it isn't Ai!
Oh? What's up?
Is this something you've seen before? I found it at home yesterday...
Let me see...
Ah! It's an Ai Pals badge!
You helped me make these for my first solo event! This brings back memories! You were still holding onto it!
S-Sorry... I didn't know that it had such an important memory attached to it...
Ahaha, it's fine, it's fine!
But, like, you saw this and thought that it was something I'd make, right? That makes me real happy!
I'm really happy, so I'll bestow this upon you once more. I'll put it on your uniform!
This is how you wrap athletic tape cleanly.
You're right! It isn't twisted or bent!
And I can feel it holding firmly in place!
Right?
But since you wanted me to teach you how to use tape, I assume that your practice is getting more intense?
That's right! Or rather, I'd like to say so, but it only grows more intense from here.
But Shizuku said that we should make sure that we don't get ourselves injured, and I just tagged along.
Yes, it's important to guard yourselves against injury. But taping won't guard against everything, so make sure you don't go overboard.
The school faculty looks forward to seeing your live shows too, so be very careful not to get hurt.
Yes, thank you very much!
Yes, thank you very much!
Okay, here you are.
Th-Thank you so much! I'll treasure it my whole life! I'll definitely be at your live show too!
Really? Thank you! All of your support makes me shine brighter.
I'll become even more unstoppable with you cheering for me!
I'll cheer as loud as I can!
Kasumi, what are you doing?
I'm weeding the flowerbeds.
Helping the Gardening Club?
That's not exactly why I'm doing it, but the flowers on the sides were getting covered up.
These flowers are small, but their colors and shapes are really cute! Don't you want people to see more of them?
You're right, they are really cute...
Right? I knew you'd think so too!
So anyway, Prez, you have to help me do this!
I don't know if I'll really be any help for them...
The Volleyball Club asked you because they know you'll be.
You think so? Are you sure it's not just to make the numbers? *Sigh* I don't know about this...
You'll be just fine!
But will I...?
You always do your best no matter when or for what. You thought long and hard about what you could do to help this time, right?
I think that's what the Volleyball Club wants from you.
Emma! Yeah, you're right!
I need to do my very best.
I'll do my best!
I need to do my very best. I told them I'd do it. It's wrong for me to get cold feet now.
All that I can do is do my best, so I'll do my very best! Sorry for whining to you. Thanks, Emma!
I'll be right here cheering for you!
I'll do my best to meet their expectations!
Good, good. That's the spirit!
Do your best!
...
Umm... Is there something on my face?
How have you been doing lately?
Doing? Well...
Normal... I think.
Nothing's changed.
Normal... I think.
If there is anything on your mind, even the smallest detail, please feel free to talk to me.
Nothing's changed. I still can't remember anything...
Stay calm and take your time. If there is anything that I can do, please let me know, and I will help.
Ahaha, I'm fine. Sorry to make you worry about me.
(Shioriko's always looking around her to see if there's anything she can do for others. This feels really Shioriko to me...)
(I don't remember anything. Is it weird for me to have that feeling?)
Shioko, I brought your notes back. Thanks.
Did you find them useful?
Yes! You don't know how much!
It has explanations that aren't in the textbook, and there are pointers for what I need to remember!
I am glad to hear that. I wrote them with making it easy for you to understand in mind.
Huh? Then... you wrote them just for me?
Well, yes... Was it unnecessarily—
Shioko!
What?! K-Kasumi?! That hurts!
Shioko! I wuv wuv wuv you!
Th-Thank you very much.
I'm the one thanking you here!
How have you been doing recently?
My memories still haven't come back, but I'm not as anxious as I was at first.
Because I'm having so much fun.
Because I've learned so many new things.
Maybe because I'm having so much fun. Just watching everyone practice and all the past videos makes the day fly by.
I like the Club more with each passing day.
I'm glad to hear that!
Maybe it's because I've learned so many new things. Every day together with everyone is so fresh and new.
I'm glad that you feel that way about it.
I wonder what the old me used to like.
We could tell you about that, but the past is the past.
I want to know more about what the current you likes. Please tell me!
Huh, they use goat cheese for this dish. You don't see that every day.
Goat cheese...
I wonder if Neve can produce milk yet...
Neve?
My pet goat back in Switzerland. She's really little, but she's smart and loves people.
When you hug her, she's so warm and fluffy and she makes you feel happy.
She must be really cute. I'd love to meet her.
*Giggle* Actually, you've met her before!
What?! Really?!
Yup. We went to Switzerland together.
I went to Switzerland? I didn't know that... Sorry, I don't remember...
It's fine, it's fine. Neve is just so cute. You might get to experience the joy of meeting her for the first time a second time.
You think so...
Yes, you will! Let's go to Switzerland again. I'll introduce you to Neve again!
For the next live show, I want to have 100 disco balls hanging from the ceiling!
I want to have 100 balloons floating too.
Hey, there's a saying, "Strike while the iron is hot," right?
It means that if you're going to do something, do it while it's fresh in your mind.
Right. So we're going to go buy our props right now!
Okay!
Why not?!
Why won't they sell us 100 disco balls?!
Each disco ball is big, so they might not have 100 in stock at the store.
Hmm... Then I'll order online...
We might not have space in the Club room...
Argh!
*Sniff* I think I smell something nice.
It's taiyaki! Lanzhu, which flavor do you want?
Red bean paste, custard, matcha, chocolate, cream cheese, rum raisin, walnut cream...
They have lots of flavors... I can't choose...
Emma, this is a serious problem. The disco ball thing can wait. This needs our full attention!
Huh? Kasumi?
That voice... Is that you, Prez?
Yeah. Why are you in the nurse's office? Did you get hurt?
Umm... I kind of scraped my knee...
Really? Are you okay?
Yes, I've already been treated for it. I'll be fine.
Um... Why are you looking the other way?
I fell in the courtyard just a while ago, so...
Argh! My face is covered in mud! I don't want you to see!
Hm-hm-hm, hmm!
Kanata, you seem happy today.
Yes! I'm very happy!
There's a cake baking right now. I can't wait for it to be ready.
Ahaha, so that's why.
I get why you were humming.
What kind of cake is it?
I get why you were humming.
It's going to be an amazing cake, so be ready to see it after school!
What kind of cake is it?
It's a cake decorated with lots of cream and fruits! It should be done after school, so come eat it with me!
Okay!
Okay, the sponge is done! How did it turn out?
Oooh! It's so fluffy! Huge success!
We did it! I'll cut the fruits while we wait for it to cool.
I'll make the cream!
It's going to be so good when it's done!
Hm... I smell rain... I have a bad feeling about this...
What's wrong, Ai?
Oh, nothing really. Just thinking that it might rain soon.
You're right. It looks like it will.
I just hope that it's only rain...
(Ai looks pretty uneasy... Does she not want to get wet that badly?)
It looks like a thunderstorm.
I should've brought an umbrella.
It looks like a thunderstorm. Should we go back to the Club room?
Huh? Thunder? Wait...
What's wrong?
I should've brought an umbrella.
Oh, I have a folding one we can use! If we're together, thunder won't bother me!
Thunder...?
O-Oh, nothing. Don't mind me. Ehehe...
Huh?
You know, I like how you're kind of sharp, but you can be so dull.
Over here, Misato. Ai's team's match is about to start.
Thank you, Rina.
Sorry for suddenly asking if I could see the match on such short notice.
It's okay. Cheering Ai on is fun. I like it.
Me too! Let's cheer her on as much as we can.
Yeah, let's do that. Rina-chan Board says, "Yis."
Huh? Ayumu, is that notebook...
It's a practice notebook you wrote.
But I haven't written anything new...
Right, you haven't. But that's okay.
I feel great whenever I read this!
Huh? You were still here, Lanzhu?
Yes. I'm developing a very important plan. A plan for a friend's birthday.
You're planning a party for them? That sounds like it'd be really big.
Of course! They asked me to do it, so I'm going to make it something they'll never forget!
Everyone in class always supports me. I need to return the favor to them!
I need to know what kind of stuff you're planning! Can I ask?
Then I'll show you just a little...
Let me see... Huh?!
A 12-day-10-night tour of Europe?!
A party in outer space?!
A 12-day-10-night tour of Europe?!
Hehe! What do you think?
A party in outer space?!
A nice idea, right?
They'd never be able to forget that... Um... Maybe you could come up with other options so they can choose what they want?
Squee! That's great! I have so many more ideas! I'll write them all down for her!
Ahh, I'm exhausted.
Good work today. I'm still shocked to see you go through so much hard practice.
Ahaha, yeah, I'm sure. The old me would never have imagined it.
But I kept trying every day, and slowly worked my way up to it.
You've been working at it for a long time...
I could only keep it up because you were right there to support me.
Oh! Hey, look! What a beautiful sunset!
When you watch it like this, it feels like the sun sets so fast.
...
(I've known her for such a long time, but she feels so far away now. What kind of time has Ayumu been through in the Club? Maybe I changed as much as she did too?)
Rina, omelet rice is good, but you need to eat meat. Meat!
There's chicken in my omelet rice.
That much isn't nearly enough. I'll give you my steak, so eat meat!
Here! Ahhn!
Ahhn... *Munch*
Juicy...
Right? Right?!
It was reaaally good... I love you, Lanzhu.
I love you too! Eat more, Rina! I'll give them to you by the dozen! Eat up!
Shizuku, you dropped your notebook. Here.
Thank you very much.
Are you keeping a practice notebook too?
Oh, this isn't a practice notebook. It's a secret notebook!
Secret notebook?
Yes. I've written down all the different kinds of school idols that I want to play inside.
It's a secret notebook. Are you sure you want to tell me about it?
Heheh. Would you know it? You've actually seen this before!
Oh, really?
Yes, really. I'm sure you've forgotten about it, so please have another look.
These are the school idols that I want to play.
Wow, you go into so much detail...
I've played the school idols up until here. Everything after is for the future.
I found it really strange whenever I was watching your videos. You were like a completely different girl with each song. So this is why that was?
I don't know what kind of school idol you're going to play next, but I can't wait to see!
Heheh! I'm going to play every girl in this notebook! Look forward to seeing all of them!
Ugh. Kaoruko.
Hey, now. You shouldn't grumble at a teacher when you run into them.
What are you doing here?
You can't tell? I'm skipping class.
Delinquent teacher.
I know you came here to skip class too.
N-No, I didn't...
Don't try. It's written on your face! Come on, we're both here to skip, so let's get along. Over here, the seat next to me's open.
Don't try to lump me in with you. See you!
Hey! Aww... She didn't have to run away.
Is that you, Karin?
Oh, I didn't expect to run into you here.
We're in front of my classroom... Did you need something from the music course?
Huh? Well, yes...
Um, Karin...
Are you lost?
Could you look at this training program?
Could it be that you're lost?
Huh?!
Oh, sorry. Why did I ask you that? You're the last person I'd expect to get lost. I'm really sorry!
I was thinking about the Club's training programs. Would you mind looking over them after school?
Y-Yes, of course I can.
Thanks. Sorry to bother you when you're busy.
I-It's fine...
Well, see you at Club.
Oh, hello there. Is Ai in right now?
Hello. Oh, by any chance are you Misato?
That's right. I heard everything from Ai. This is our first time meeting.
I've heard a lot about you from Ai too. Nice to meet you a second time!
Yes, it's nice to meet you too.
I came here to deliver something that Ai forgot. Is she here?
Ai just went out for a run a minute ago. Would you like me to hold onto it?
Thank you. Then if you wouldn't mind.
Yes, leave it to me!
*Giggle* I heard that you lost your memories, but you're still just as reliable a Club president.
Huh? Am I?
I hope that you'll take very good care of Ai.
Setsuna, I brought the things you asked for.
Thank you so much!
But what are you doing in the gym—oh? A photoshoot?
Yes. The Light Novel Research Club is making a new film.
The Light Novel Research Club makes films? I didn't know that.
There was a school film festival a while back, and they made a film for it. They want to use their experiences from that to create something new.
I helped them for the school film festival, and it was a wonderful experience. So I'm going to help them this time as well!
Oh, I see. What kind of film is it?
They're making a trailer for a spy film! It's so very exciting to watch!
Everyone is completely focused on doing what they love. I love being able to contribute to these kinds of activities!
Mmm... Emma's lap is the best pillow there is!
Must be nice. I want to try sleeping in Emma's lap.
I would like to too!
Okay, then you can take turns. Be good girls and wait, okay?
Okay!
Okay!
Huh? Ai and Setsuna, you too?!
Emma's lap belongs to everyone.
That's right. I can't wait for it to be my turn.
O-Our turn comes first, you know!
Setsuna and Ai, you can go after Kasumi and me!
Ahaha, we know, we know.
Everyone gets a turn, so be good!
Okay, everyone! Sit down, sit down!
Which page do I start from today? Uhh... Huh? Uhh...
Okay, we're not using the textbook today! As for why... you don't get a map in real life!
I want to teach you about how to walk the world without a map and live a good life!
(Wow, there's a teacher who'd teach this kind of lesson?)
Speaking of maps, I'd like to visit some place that's not on the map. They say there are mountains on Indonesian islands that no one's ever climbed.
(Huh?)
I'd love to go somewhere like that. Maybe I'll do that for my next trip! What kind of adventures do you guys want to go on? Tell me!
(Huh...? We're talking about Ms. Kaoruko's next trip?)
One, two, three, four! One, two, three, four!
Phew...
I can still improve quite a bit. I'll take a five-minute break and start again from the top!
What? You're doing it again? You're already really good.
Oh? What are you doing here at this hour? It isn't time for morning practice yet.
I should ask you the same. Do you always practice by yourself from this early?
Not always. I thought up good choreography before I went to bed yesterday, so I was trying it out.
I want to show everyone once I master it perfectly!
It looked like you were already perfect to me.
Not yet! I need to do it another 30 times!
You practice hard...
Because I'm me! It's natural!
(Lanzhu works so hard when no one can see her... I feel like I've seen this before...)
Hey, what's wrong? Why are you spacing out?
S-Sorry, no real reason.
You're here, so why don't you join me for my practice?
Here, this is my practice plan.
That's a lot!
I'm doing it all before everyone gets here!
Mmm! Monja's really the best!
Your family runs a monja shop, but you eat monja from other places too?
Yeah! Every shop's flavor is completely different. It's fun and delicious!
And comparing different shops' monja might help me come up with new ones to do at our shop.
Wow, Ai, you're always thinking about how to improve.
Thanks for the compliment, but the biggest reason is because I like it. I have to have it whenever I see it on a menu!
Wow... Changing the lens on a camera can change the picture you take this much? What a shock...
That's right. That's why when you have an idea of a photo you want, it's important to choose the correct lens.
Except I haven't reached that skill level yet either.
Um... Is there a trick to making pictures look good as a beginner?
Huh? Are you interested in photography?
The girls in the Club work so hard every day... All I do is watch, but I thought maybe I could at least leave some records...
I can help you with that! I'll lend you a camera for beginners!
Thanks!
Okay, that should do it. Jammed fingers are just the worst. Does it hurt? Are you okay?
This much is nothing.
You sure? It looks really painful...
I'm worried about your injury, so there's no need for you to hide it.
Huh? You kind of look kind of happy. Why?
I am kind of happy. Did it show on my face? Rina-chan Board says, "Blush."
Oh, we meet again.
Yeah, what an incredible coincidence.
Hey, did you know?
They say that when coincidences keep stacking up, they eventually turn into fate.
Really?
I read it in some book.
Huh, that must be an interesting book.
Then you and I might be fated for something.
Maybe I should read it.
Then you and I might be fated for something.
I really... hope that that's true...
I'm sure we are. And believing that it's fate makes me excited to know what it is. Don't you feel that way too?
Maybe I should read it too. Do you know the title?
Well, I remember what it was about, but I forgot the title. Sorry.
That's okay. I might run into it by coincidence. Now wouldn't that be fate at work?
Yeah, that's true... Yeah, I'll think about it that way too!
Oh! Emma, there's a scoop on the School Idol Fan Site! A new school idol is born, it says!
There is! Wow... she's cute!
There's a link to a video! I wonder what kind of song she sang.
Let's watch it!
Oh, my phone's screen is too small. I want to watch on a bigger screen...
Should we go to the AV room?
Let's go!
All right, I'm gonna serve it!
If you would!
There!
A gentle serve with a high arch! I can do this!
Hrnnff!
Whoa! That was a clean receive with your face... You okay?
I-I'm okay... I was this close to receiving that successfully...
No, it hitting your face means that you were pretty far...
You're pretty athletic normally. I wonder why it's only when balls are involved...
(Was she doing image training for volleyball the other day... because she's bad at it?)
Why not try acting the part of a pro athlete?
I'll help you.
Shizuku, you're good at acting, so why not try acting the part of a pro volleyball player?
That's...! That's...!
I'll help you. They say image training is really helpful. I'll collect videos of professional matches.
Th-Thank you so much! I'm, um... very grateful for the thought, but...
She's already tried that, actually...
Oh, sorry...
Hmm... Three-layered construction... They have high-resistance urethane foam too... Hmm...
You're super focused today. Hard homework?
No, this isn't homework. I'm doing research on something which has a strong bearing on my life.
Like your career path? Or finding a job?
Researching pillows!
Wonderful sleep will surely lead me to a wonderful career and a wonderful job!
That's true... You might be right about that.
Could you show me a good pillow?
Did you find one?
Could you show me a good pillow?
I already know the perfect pillow for you!
Did you find one?
Not yet. I haven't found one that really fits the bill.
Oh, but I found one that's right for you.
Really?! What kind?!
Your pillow is my lap! Come here, come here!
Setsuna, what are you writing?
I made a roadmap for achieving my ambition!
If I remember right, your ambition was... spreading love to the world, right?
Yes! This is a plan that I thought up just now. Would you mind looking through it? I'd like to hear your candid opinion!
Um... First, you build your body? Like the Buffalo King?
The Buffalo King is a character in an anime that I'm into right now. With his solidly developed muscles, he can even chop wood with his bare hands!
In any endeavor, your body is your greatest asset! I want to have muscles that developed!
You need to go that far to achieve your ambition... That's incredible...
What? You want to hear the songs I wrote?
Rina told me that you've written lots of songs in the past. I wanted to hear what kinds of songs they were.
You didn't need to tell them...
They wanted to know more about you.
*Sigh* Okay, fine.
All right, I'll let you hear some.
Wow... All of them were so good...
Well, yeah. The songs I write regularly top the charts in the States.
That's amazing...
I'd like you to sing the last song that we heard, Mia.
Huh?
Oh, when the composer's also an artist, they can do self-covers of the songs they wrote. You don't do that, Mia?
No... None of the songs I wrote before I came here were for me to sing...
O-Oh, is that right...
But you put your heart into making those songs. I'm sure they're full of little bits of your feelings.
I think so too.
They might be...
One day, I might feel like singing it.
You can pray for that day to come.
Okay!
Okay!
The Maid Research Club is helping at the cafeteria today.
Oh, you're right. Niji High really has every kind of Club imaginable.
There was a time when I was your maid, you know?
Huh?! What do you mean?!
Like I said, I was your maid.
I'm having a hard time imagining that...
Would you mind if I asked what you did?
I made you do something like that...
Would you mind if I asked what you did?
Sure. I went to your room and helped you compose songs.
(Oh, good. She meant helping me compose.)
I made you do something like that... I hope I didn't make you do anything weird.
*Giggle* Don't worry. You didn't do anything weird at all. I helped you compose songs, and we ate meals together.
Well, that's good...
And we drank apple juice after a bath, and I pat you in bed while singing a lullaby.
Huh?!
Uhh... Thank you for... doing so much for me.
*Giggle* It was so fun. Let me do it for you again!
Ayumu gave quite the speech here once.
Ayumu did?
Yes. She poured her heart out to thousands of people on camera.
Ayumu did that? I'm finding it hard to believe...
There was a reason why Ayumu thought that she had to do so.
Was that reason... something related to school idols?
Yes, it was. She felt she had to save someone who was so engrossed with school idols that they were being misunderstood.
Her single-hearted devotion... shone so brightly in my eyes.
...
Ayumu's reason for becoming a school idol and continuing to be one may all be one thing.
Zzz...
She's sleeping so happily...
Kanata, wake up. Kanata.
Hnn... Hnnn?
Oh, she woke up.
Huh? Where'd the fluffy sheep and sweets and Haruka go?
I don't know what it was about, but it sounds like you had a good dream.
A dream, huh... Then I need to go back to sleep.
Huh?!
You can't go to sleep!
Class is about to start!
Wait, Kanata, don't sleep!
A good dream only gets better the longer it goes on. Come on, sleep with me.
Class is about to start! Lunch ends in ten minutes!
That means that I can sleep five minutes.
Uwah... I'm getting pulled in!
Oh, Prez! Perfect timing!
Hi, Kasumi.
Um, there's something I want to discuss with you during Club!
Would I be any help?
Of course you would! You always ask that, but you definitely exceed my expectations every time!
So it'll be fine this time too! See you after school!
O-Okay, got it!
...
Rina, what are you doing?
Observing nature. Rina-chan Board says, "Stare."
Huh?
I want to do a VR live show with my fan Club. I want to make an outdoor nature stage, so I'm observing it.
Wow, you can put on live shows that can be enjoyed like that? Can I watch it too?
Of course. I need to observe even more so you can enjoy it.
I can never do things right in dance class...
Me too. I'm so embarrassed that I can't dance well. I'm sure I'd like class more if I could dance as well as Karin.
I was pretty bad at dancing when I started too.
Really?!
Really. I'd lose heart whenever I danced in front of the mirror. It was so shameful...
But you're an incredible dancer now, right? How much did you have to practice?
Until I was satisfied with it.
I feel like it'd take me ten years.
It will take ten years. No, I'm just kidding. There's a trick to making yourself look good while dancing. You'll be fine if you pay attention to that. I'll teach you, so keep trying!
Ms. Asaka...!
I'll give you a coffee ticket as thanks!
*Giggle* Then I'll give you a very intense lesson.
It's been ten minutes. You still can't find the treasure that I hid?
I've searched everywhere, but I still can't find it. Where on earth did you hide it?
It wouldn't be a treasure hunt if I told you!
At least give us a hint!
A hint, huh... The hint is... my place!
A place that you like?
Somewhere you like...
I got it! Niji High!
That's correct!
Doesn't that narrow down the location even less?!
I don't feel like I'll ever find it!
Then we'll need to search with a fine-toothed comb! Everyone, follow me!
I can't wait to see Emma's live show!
Same here. I need those healing vibes.
Are you feeling tired?
My score on the last quiz was so bad...
I wasn't any good at the last match...
I see... Want me to sing right now?
Ooh, I want that... I want that, but I'll wait until the live show!
I want to use the next live show as motivation, so I'll pass for now!
*Giggle* Then I'll sing to make everyone feel better at the next live show!
Rina, how about this one? Rina-chan Board says, "Flexing."
Ooh, looks strong.
Ehehe. Lanzhu said that you've been building a lot of stamina and got a lot stronger.
Lanzhu thinking that I'm stronger makes me happy. It makes me want to work harder.
How you feel right now... Rina-chan Board says, "On Fire," I guess?
That's right. Rina-chan Board says, "Teehee."
This board is so good at what it does. It lets you express so many feelings.
There was one time when it couldn't express my feelings.
Really? When was that?
When I learned that you lost your memories.
I didn't have a board to express it. I didn't know what to do.
I see... Then do you want to make one for that now?
No, I don't need one.
Because whether you have your memories or not, you still understand me.
Mmmm! Delicious!
*Giggle* I cannot help but feel happy whenever I see you so happy, Ayumu.
I think you'll be even happier if you eat this. Here, ahhn.
I-I will be fine. Please have it for yourself, Ayumu.
I just want to share my happiness with you...
I-I have already received more than enough from you.
Don't be that way. Come on, ahhn!
No, um...
You let me do it before...
Th-That was when I caught a cold...
You didn't really want me to feed you that time?
No, I did!
I wonder if it would be possible to add the auditorium to the Seven Wonders of Niji High that Ai talks about...
Setsuna, did you experience something strange there?!
Yes!
What? I'm curious! What happened?!
When I'm here, I can vicariously experience the passion from a live show.
And whenever I remember that, I'm even more motivated for practice...
Yes! You could even call this one of Niji High's power spots!
Do you think that this could be one of the Seven Wonders?!
Ai would probably include it as one...
Excuse me! Ms. Nurse! I'm here to return the supporter!
Huh? She isn't here?
Ms. Nurse? Are you here?
Oh...
Zzz... Zzz...
Kana's sleeping like a baby. Sweet dreams!
Ah, I found you, Prez! What a coincidence, meeting you here!
The two of us must be drawn together by fate!
Where were you going to, Prez?
I was...
...going to the library to return a book.
...going to the Club room for something I left there.
...going to the library to return a book. What about you?
I was going to—ah! The teacher called me to the faculty room!
...going to the Club room. I forgot something there yesterday.
You forgot something? That's a big oopsie!
Huh? Forgot... Forgot... Ah! The teacher called me to the faculty room!
Well, Prez, see you later!
They called her to the faculty room? What did Kasumi do now...?
Who's a good girl?
Meow.
You wike it here? I'll do it a wot for you.
Mreeow.
Oh, Karin.
Eeek! Since when did you get here?!
Huh? Just now.
I-I see...
Sorry, did I interrupt you and Hanpen?
No, it's fine. Rina asked me to keep Hanpen company for a while. Now that you're here, I'll go for morning practice.
Karin? Ah... She's gone...
Mrreeeow...
So we'd like to use the gymnasium for it.
I see. Using the gymnasium for a bake fair is an interesting idea.
We'll be able to fill up the whole gymnasium with all of the sweets that everyone is learning to bake. So please help us do it!
I understand. I will do my utmost to make it a reality.
Thank you!
I need to think up something new for the event!
I think I'm used to Club activities now. If there's anything I can do, would you mind if I helped?
Sure, you can help, but you have another important duty.
Duty?
Right. And that's to keep your eyes on me.
Huh?
You only need to be head over heels for me!
I'm going to start practice now. Watch me!
Ahh, okay, I see. I just need to substitute it into this formula. Okay, I think I got it!
Hi, Kanata.
What are you doing— Ah!
I came to get you because you weren't in the Club room. You were concentrating pretty hard, so I didn't want to bother you.
Sorry! I didn't notice the time go by.
I wanted to get some of my homework done before I went to Club...
You even study during your downtime. You're such a good student.
Ehehe. I might not look it, but I'm a scholarship student. I need to make sure I study hard.
But I want to do Club activities right too. I'll get ready now, so wait one second.
Okay!
I'm busy writing a song. What do you want with me out here?
Sorry, but I thought you should get a little fresh air.
Well? Isn't that breeze refreshing?
Sure, it's refreshing. Except it's freezing.
You're right, it's a little chilly.
Huh? Is it?
You're right, it's a little chilly.
Argh, it's freezing out here! You need to block the wind for me!
Huh?! Don't use me as a shield!
Huh? Is it?
That's right. It's cold.
But I guess it helped clear my head.
Ahaha, that's good to hear!
This is unacceptable! I demand that this be rectified!
If you have offal stew in the cafeteria, then you have to have beer too!
Teachers have a fundamental right to beer after work!
(I feel like I understand some of Shioriko's pain...)
Oh, Karin, so this is where you were. I found the training book that you were looking for!
Really? Thank you. I appreciate it.
But you could've waited for Club to give it to me. You didn't need to come looking...
You're pretty busy lately, looking over everyone else's practice too.
That's true, but...
I wanted to tell you right away.
Before I knew it, I was searching for you.
I wanted to tell you right away.
*Giggle* You really haven't changed.
Before I knew it, I was searching for you.
I see. That's how much I'm on your mind.
Would you mind if I read it now? I want to start using it right away.
Sure!
Um, Ms. Osaka?
Oh, please continue as though I wasn't here.
That's easy to say, but... it's hard to ignore you when you're clinging to me.
But I want to study your every breath and every move.
Is this for a play?
Yes! In preparation for any role as a school nurse! I want to see how you move in your lab coat!
Ms. Osaka... A lab coat isn't a kimono. It doesn't change how you move. But I do acknowledge your dedication, so observe me to your heart's content.
Thank you very much!
Hey, did you know that there's a place on Odaiba where you can skateboard?
What? Really? I didn't know that.
You can rent them there, so you don't need to bring one. Wanna go sometime?
Skateboarding, huh...
It has to hurt when you fall. I'm kind of scared.
Sounds like fun!
Skateboarding, huh... It has to hurt when you fall. I'm kind of scared.
If you fall, I'll catch you. I'll protect you from all harm!
Ai...!
Sounds like fun! I don't know if I can ride one, but let's invite everyone and go!
Then I'll teach you how to ride! If you look like you're gonna fall, I'll catch you. Let's all have fun!
Really? Thanks so much, Ai!
But just in case I can't catch you, I'll teach you how to fall without getting hurt!
What?!
Hey!
You'll catch a cold if you sleep here!
Hnn... Nnnn... Huh? Emma?
You were sleeping so peacefully. Sorry to wake you up.
Huh? Shoot, I was only going to lie down for a minute. I fell asleep?!
You've been really busy lately. Maybe you were tired.
*Yawn* It's time for Club to start. Thanks for waking me up. Let's go.
There's still some time until Club, so you can sleep a little longer.
Huh? But...
I woke you up because you were sleeping in the shade. The sun's shining over here. It's warm. Go back to sleep!
I'll wake you up when it's time to go.
Here, you can sleep in my lap!
Huh?!
Kanata calls my lap the best pillow there is. Come on!
Umm... Then just for a little while!
*Huff* *Pant*
Good work today, Ayumu.
Oh, thanks.
Oh, the Volleyball Club and the Basketball Club are starting practice soon. Should we go?
Yeah, let's go.
Did you finish your homework?
Almost...
Then I'll do my stretches while you finish it.
Stretches... Oh!
Maybe you haven't gotten enough exercise in?
I know a good stretch.
Maybe you haven't gotten enough exercise in? It's raining outside, so you only ran a little in the gymnasium...
Mmm... maybe a little.
I found this great stretch online the other day. They said it's good to do before dancing, so I was going to add it to the Club's training program. I'll send it to you now.
Thanks. I'll try it right away.
Ah! Hey, it stopped raining!
You're right!
Hey, after you finish your homework, could you come to the park with me? I want to practice dancing a little...
Of course I would! I'll wrap up my homework really quick!
Oh, Shioriko! Hello!
Ow!
Huh? What happened? Are you okay?
I-I am fine. I only pricked my finger with a needle.
Oh, I'm so sorry! Should we  go to the nurse's office?
It is not that serious, so that is fine.
Are you sure?
Yes.
On that note, what were you sewing?
Tweaking your costume?
Home economics homework?
If you're tweaking your costume, want me to help? Though I'm not all that good at it...
Oh, no, I am not tweaking my costume.
Huh?
You were really focused on it. Was it home economics homework?
No, this is a personal project...
A personal project?
Umm... I was making a good luck charm...
So that your memories might come back sooner.
What?! Th-Thank you... Oh, I'll get a bandage for your finger!
Ayumu! Do you have a minute?
What? What is it?
I had to tell you this right away.
I thought up something that I want to try at your live show. I couldn't sit still and just had to come tell you.
Ahaha. Doing that sounds so you.
Really?
Really. So what did you want to do? I'm curious to know!
Okay... Just one second...
Show a picture.
Explain in words.
I think it's easier if I showed you the picture...
Here!
Y-You want me to do this?! Isn't this too much?!
First, you appear on stage, like, foom! And then the intro comes on, and the background goes fwoosh! I think it'll be great!
Like, foom, and going fwoosh...?! C-Can I even do that?
But you thought it up, so I really want to try... Umm...
*Grumble* Just a little more!
Kasumi, are you okay? If you push yourself...
I'm not pushing myself! This is nothing for me! Grr...
Prez, you can push a little harder! I'm a lot more flexible than I used to be!
Okay, then...
Urghhh... Arrrgh! This is nothing for me!
This pain will create tomorrow's cuteness!
You really are pushing yourself!
Now it's time to eat!
Wow, that's a really big rice ball!
Ehehe. I put all of my grandma's pickles in it, and it ended up this big!
You really love your grandma's pickles.
My grandma's pickles are the best in the world! Wanna have a bite? It's really good!
Can I?
Of course. Come on, don't hold back. Chow right down!
Then don't mind if I do. *Munch*
Mmmm! It's good! They're so good with rice!
RIght?! Right?!
I recommend the red turnip pickles today. Go in for another bite!
No one around? Okay, I'll wait it out here.
Seriously, I don't have enough bodies to keep up with Lanzhu.
And Ai and Setsuna and Karin. Training isn't just about putting stress on your body.
I wish they'd study up on scientific training methods we use in the States.
Found you, Mia! Lanzhu was looking for you.
Uwah! How did you know that I was here?!
How? Uh... I just had a feeling?
This isn't a place where anyone normal'd have a feeling they'd find me...
*Sigh* Your sharp intuition isn't any duller, Little Baby.
Excuse me.
Huh? Shioriko, what are you doing here?
I came to change the picture in the nurse's office.
Huh? Is that part of the student council president's duties?
No, it is not a duty.
Most of the people who come here are not in the best physical condition, so I wanted them to have something that would set their hearts and minds at ease.
It's incredible just how considerate you can be. Can I see the picture you're putting up?
Yes, of course!
It is the latest from a member of the Art Club!
Wow, really? I wish I could've seen that too.
I'll ask about it when we see each other next.
Emma!
Whoa! You surprised me.
S-Sorry. You were reading a letter? From your family?
No, from a friend!
Oh, I see.
She's still little, but she's always helping me. She's a very good friend.
They must be really dependable.
I want to be friends with them too.
I'm kind of jealous that they can help you.
What kind of person is she? I want to be friends with them too.
*Giggle* I'll tell you about her some other day!
I'm kind of jealous that they can help you.
You're always helping me too, you know. Thanks for everything.
Oh, I know. Can I write about you in my reply? I think she'll be really happy if I write about you.
I found you. So this is where you were!
Huh? Setsuna, what's the matter?
I've created something incredible! Come with me!
What's this something incredible?
I wrung my imagination and came up with a special stew! I brought you here so you could try it!
I put plenty of meat and seasonal vegetables in and simmered it for hours. And I added impact with a secret ingredient which came to me in a bolt of inspiration!
Here, please have a taste of it!
(This stew looks kind of weird...)
You put a lot of effort into it.
Have you already tried it, Setsuna?
Y-You put a lot of effort into it. I'll try it right now! *Munch*
(My brain refuses to process the flavor... But I feel like I see something very familiar in it...)
What do you think? It's my latest masterpiece!
Have you already tried it, Setsuna?
I wanted you to be the first to try it, so not yet! I don't mean to brag, but this is my latest masterpiece!
I see... Then I'll try it now. *Munch*
Umm... It's a very fresh and impactful flavor. I feel like I've been struck by lightning!
You're making me blush with your flattery! There's plenty more for seconds! *Giggle*
You know what you're doing, asking me to be your coach. I'll make you a pro at badminton.
I don't care to be a pro. I just want to win my game.
Having to play against the teacher in remedial classes? You skipped gym too much.
I'll pass on the lecture.
Just teach me how to play already.
Then let's get started now. Can you receive my ultimate killer serve?
Could you start with something that isn't killer?
*Sigh*
It's still morning, but you look exhausted, Shizuku. Did something happen?
Ophelia jumped into the ocean on her morning walk today. She was covered in sand, so I gave her a bath.
I see... That's quite an ordeal...
Ophelia 's so big. Giving her a bath must be really hard...
She must've been having a lot of fun on her walk.
Ophelia 's so big. Giving her a bath must be really hard...
She always gets so excited by both the ocean and the bath. I always end up playing with her because it's so much fun.
She must've been having a lot of fun on her walk.
She certainly was excited today. Perhaps she particularly liked the stick she found on the shore. She was running about playfully her whole walk.
*Giggle* She was so cute, I ended up playing with her the whole way.
Wait, then do you mean...
As you suspect, I played myself to exhaustion.
Would the two of you mind if I asked what sorts of live shows I could perform which would delight the audience?
What?! You are asking our opinion?!
Yes, I trust your opinions. I would like to take them into consideration.
Hmm...
Excuse me, Miss President. I have many thoughts which I would like to share, but I cannot help you this time.
The same goes for me.
Why is that?
It would be best if you and the Club president create the live show that you want to create.
That was the type of live show that inspired us to become your fans.
So, Miss President, please start by thinking of the type of show that you would like to put on!
We can assist you after you have decided on a concept! Especially with the costumes...
Uzuki, Satsuki...
Thank you very much! I will think long and hard about what I would like to do and what would delight you!
Sorry, sorry! I'm a little late because I was in the library!
Huh? Where are the others?
Lanzhu took them all on a run around Odaiba.
Ooh... A run around Odaiba is too much for me. I'm glad I came late today.
What are you going to do, Kanata? Catch up with the others?
Hmm... I think I'll talk to you until the others come back.
You see, I really love talking to you about school idols.
I haven't had many chances lately, so let's have a nice long chat!
Huh? Karin, are you having lunch this late?
Yes, today I had remedial—I mean, I had a few things to take care of. I missed my lunch break.
Oh, I see. I was curious to try that pasta too. I heard that it was an unusual pasta.
Right, this pasta is made from beans. That's why it's high in protein and good for maintaining your figure.
I see, so it's made from something different. Maybe I'll have it tomorrow.
Why not try tasting it now? Here, open wide.
Huh?
I'm going to specially feed it to you right now. Open wide.
Come on, Haruka! I'm going to start practice now!
Do you always practice here, Sis?
Normally it's in the studio or the roof or the courtyard or anywhere else, but today's special!
Because you said you wanted to see our school!
Watch me practice a whole lot on the big stage!
Um, Sis... I want to see how you usually practice...
What? Really?
I'm usually pretty relaxed for practice. Are you sure?
That's what I love about you, Sis!
Ahh, I love love love you too, Haruka!
Then I'll run around the courtyard and stretch on the roof and practice dancing in the studio!
You're so amazing, Sis!
Are you okay, Sis?!
Oh, Ai.
Misato's just fine, Ai.
I-I'm so glad...
When I got the message from them saying you fell over at Niji High, I was so...
Ahh, what a relief!
Stop that, Ai, that hurts.
Oh, I'm sorry!
*Giggle* Okay, just calm down.
Huh? But what are you doing here at Niji High?
She came with a message from the hospital.
That's right. They asked me to tell you when I went for an exam.
Ai, remember how you did a live show at the hospital? All the patients had so much fun. They asked if you could do another live show there.
I was so happy to hear it that I came straight here to tell you.
I was going to go to the Club room, but I started feeling dizzy on the way... It didn't take long to go away, but some students brought me to the nurse's office.
Huh? Who? Who? I need to thank them! Do you know who did it?
It was Satsuki and Uzuki.
Ooh! Then maybe I'll see them in the student council office! I'll go right now—no, before that...
Thanks for coming to tell me, Sis! I'll definitely do another show at the hospital!
Yes, I'm looking forward to it.
And you!
Huh?
When I do the live show, I want you to help me! Lend me a hand!
Sure! You got it!
*Sigh* I can't wait any longer!
Oh, Setsuna!
Huh? Hey, Setsuna?
Wha— Y-You surprised me. Oh, it's you.
Sorry, sorry. I thought you were spacing out. I never see you like that.
Really? I don't think that's true.
(Huh? She looked kind of restless, though...)
Were you waiting for someone?
Wait, is that...
...the novel that you lent me the other day?
I've read that book too.
...the novel that you lent me the other day? I just have to read the next part!
You just have to know what happens too?! I preordered a copy at the bookstore, so I can pick it up after school, but I just have to read it now!
I've read that book too. It's really good.
Yes, it is! And the last installment ended on such a perfect cliffhanger. I'm dying to know what happens next!
Ham's semifinal in the scratching tournament is the Hero of the North, Kumagiri! Just what kind of moves will he use...
Ahh! I can't wait any longer for the next installment!
What do you think of girls who put on an act in front of the one they love?
Hmm... Let's see... I think they don't need to be so afraid.
Afraid? Of what?
They put on an act because they want the one they love to have a good opinion of them, right?
But I think they should be able to trust their loved ones.
But I totally get how they feel. I'd want someone I loved to think well of me too!
So I'd support them so their feelings reach the one they love!
*Giggle* I think your answer is just lovely!
Altitude okay. Airframe stable. Banking and turning in the air.
Wow, drones can even move like that?
I practiced, so I can make it move like this. Zoom!
Wow, wow! You're a drone master!
I can do it perfectly in the gymnasium. I want to try piloting it outside next.
Are things different inside versus outside?
The biggest difference is the wind. I need to keep trying and get a feel for it.
I'm sure that you'll get the hang of it quick.
I'll try. Rina-chan Board says, "Yis."
*Sigh* It's way too dark. Where's the switch again?
It should be around here...
Man, I shouldn't have come back to get it...
Huh? Is someone there?
Eeeeeek?!
M-Mia?
L-Little Baby...? Huh? What are you doing here at this hour?
I came to get something I left here. What about you?
Same here. Argh, you didn't have to surprise me!
S-Sorry.
No, forget I said that. I wasn't that surprised.
But...
It was your imagination. I didn't scream. Got it?!
O-Okay.
Ai, what are you writing?
I'm writing a letter to all the Ai Pals!
They asked me to tell them more about the Seven Wonders of Niji High!
Every school has their own, but they're all slightly different. I want to know about other schools' Seven Wonders too.
That might be a great idea!
Okay, that's the topic for the next Ai Pals meeting!
Bring info and proof of your school's Seven Wonders!
Kanata, what are you up to?
I'm watching the sky. Hey, doesn't that cloud look like a sheep?
Oh, it does!
And the one over there is a straw hat.
Then the cloud on the left is...
A penguin.
An airplane.
It's like a swimming penguin.
Ooh, I see it.
Kind of like an airplane?
You're right. It looks like it'll zoom right by.
*Giggle*
Hm? What's up?
Well, I was just thinking how nice it was to spend time with you like this!
Niji High's cafeteria is really good.
Yeah, it has great selection. It's hard to choose what to eat every day.
Hey, don't you think it's a waste that only Niji High students get to have this great food? They should serve it to lots more people.
Right... Let's send it around the country with a food truck!
What?!
I'll make the proposal and put up all the funds! Don't you think it's a good idea?
No, that idea somewhat... oversteps the bounds of a school...
That means that the world of this school is too small for me!
That is not what I am saying, Lanzhu. It is true that I would like more people to taste the food...
Then...
How about serving it at a live show venue?
How about serving it at a school event?
How about serving it at a live show venue like the School Idol Festival?
I saw an article on the School Idol Fan Site that the Cooking Club served all sorts of dishes then. So maybe we can ask the director to put out a cafeteria food truck?
I see... That may be a viable option for making it happen.
How about serving it at a school event? We bring in a lot of visitors for recitals and presentations. If you ask the director, she might let us serve it.
That is true... There is no problem if we have permission from the director.
Squee! You always make all of my dreams come true! I love you!
All facilities checked. No problems found. What about you?
All okay here! The torn seat that the president mentioned is also fixed.
Nothing less from the president. Decisive action.
Should we lower the curtain and check it as well?
Yes, let's do that.
People have started using the auditorium for all sorts of things lately.
Yes. It's evidence that morale is high throughout Niji High.
We need to raise our own morale and check everything so they can use it confidently!
Yes. Let's check everything once again from the top!
But are they really okay? They always put on a brave front for me, so I'm afraid if they're hiding some injury...
Don't worry. Apart from losing their memories, their body is completely healthy. In fact, they're better than ever.
I see... That's good.
I do understand that you're worried because their memories still haven't come back...
U-Um, I... I'm okay if their memories... don't come back...
Even without their memories, they're still themselves! If they're healthy, that's all that matters...
Ms. Uehara... Your trying to be too understanding worries me a little...
Hey, Karin! I read an article about you!
Oh, thank you. What was it about?
It was about you in the fashion show! You said you were a fashion model. I didn't know you did more than magazines.
Oh, that was separate from my modeling career. I passed an audition for that one.
Huh? An audition?
That's right. I'm applying to auditions for all sorts of things now.
It doesn't always mean that I'm successful, but I want to try everything I can to achieve my dream for the future.
Oh, I see... You're so amazing, Karin. I'd love to hear more about that.
*Giggle* Of course. I'll tell you anything you want about me...
Huh?!
Oh, practicing your drone again?
Yeah.
Wow, you've gotten really good at it!
You could even use it as part of a live show.
Could you try flying it over there?
You could even use it as part of a live show.
Hmm... But just now, it got blown by the wind.
Oh, really?
Hey, could you try flying it over there?
Roger. I'll hover it and slowly fly it... there.
Oh, the wind blew it off course... Okay, it's back.
It's still hard for me to pilot it outside. I need to practice more.
I need to be able to handle this much wind.
You're so passionate... Let me know if there's any way I can help!
Good job! That was a great game! You did great as a stand-in!
Thanks. I could hear you cheering for me. Thanks to you, I could keep going until the end.
How did you feel about the game?
It was a lot of fun.
Will you cheer for me again?
At first, I thought I wouldn't make a good stand-in for volleyball, but... it was a lot of fun.
But most of all, I'm frustrated. I wish I could be more helpful.
*Giggle* You're still as competitive as you were. Want to practice more?
Will you cheer for me again?
Of course I will! I'll cheer for you even louder than today.
Then I'll need to work hard so I can be more helpful next time.
Want to practice?
Yeah, I guess, maybe I will.
I'll join you whenever you want.
Thanks, Emma.
Urgh...
Mia looks really sleepy...
She was writing a song until late last night.
Mia, here's some tea and sandwiches.
Hm?
You couldn't eat breakfast at the dorms, right? I brought some, so here you are.
Smells nice...
Thanks for this!
You look like you're doing a lot better, Ayumu.
Huh?
Your expression is a lot brighter!
R-Really? Wait, was it dark this whole time?!
Well, you had something happen to darken it, so yeah. I'm just glad that you're back to the way you were before.
S-Sorry to make you worry about me!
But I'm okay now.
I'm still anxious, but I've realized that they're the only one who can turn my negative emotions into positive ones.
Shioriko, have you been pretty exhausted lately?
Huh? No, I do not think that I have...
But thank you for your consideration. Your constant consideration for all of us has not changed from before.
I want to be more like you in that sense, but it is difficult. Is there some sort of secret to it?
What?! No, there isn't. I was just copying your consideration for everyone around you!
But...
Well, if I had to say...
I can't help but watch my most precious friends.
Wanting to do what I can as best as I can is my secret.
I can't help but watch my most precious friends. If they look a bit different, I wonder why that is.
So you were only doing what came naturally to you?
As the president of the Club that my most precious friends are in, wanting to do what I can as best as I can... maybe that's my secret?
I see. That secret is very fitting for a hard worker like you.
It is because someone like you is there for us that we can focus entirely on being school idols with confidence.
You are also a very important person to me. If you ever need anything, I hope you will rely on me!
Master! I've finally found you!
Oh, Emma. That's a cute outfit.
Ehehe. Oh, Master...
Huh? Wait, when you say "Master," do you mean me?!
That's right!
Remember how I said there was a time when I was your maid? After talking about it, I kind of wanted to do it again...
So I'm going to be your maid again!
Whaaat?! You being my maid?! That's asking way too much from you!
I want to serve you. From cleaning your room to making tea for you, I'll think of all sorts of things! Don't worry!
Whaaat?!
Good going, Shizuku.
Thank you. But you don't need to watch me at the Drama Club rehearsals too, you know?
Well, yeah, that's true...
I want to see the great actress Shizuku Osaka's beginnings.
I want to support your work in the Drama Club.
This is where the great actress Shizuku Osaka had her beginning. I want to see it with my own eyes.
I must've seen lots of you in the past, but I don't remember any of it. I need to etch it into my memory again.
Oh, you...
I want to support you in your hard work with the Drama Club. I love watching you act in plays too.
So that's how you felt about it.
Ehehe... That makes me so happy.
Then you can watch me to your heart's content!
I feel so motivated when you're watching me!
I'm coming in!
Oh, Lanzhu, what brings you—that's a really big bump?!
I was standing in for the Volleyball Club, and I hit my head on the ball.
What? Are you okay? That looks like it hurts...
Mou mon tai! This is nothing to worry about.
Even thought the bump is that big?
*Giggle* I'm a big caliber person, so my bumps are going to be big too!
Uhh...
If it hurts, you can say that it does.
I-I see...?
If it hurts, you can say that it does.
It doesn't hurt!
I-I see...? It's true that you think on a really big scale...?
That's right! That's why I'm strong!
All right. But let's treat that bump, okay, Lanzhu?
Prez! Won't you come to my place to hang out?
Are you sure it's okay?
Of course it is! I want to talk to you about my live show!
Okay, if you don't mind, I'll gladly go!
Your room is so girlish and cute.
Ehehe. I want to fill my room with lots and lots of cuteness!
Shoot! S-Sorry, I tripped on the carpet... Huh?
Ahh! That's...
Tatami mats under the carpet? This was a Japanese room?
Wahhh! That's the second time you've found the tatami!
Oh, Kanata?
Hurry! Hurry!
She didn't notice me. I wonder why she's in such a rush.
Welcome!
Our apricot danishes and fluffy rice flour bread just came out of the oven!
Today's special bread is a Japanese focaccia with shiso and bacon! It's really good!
The commander for the School Idol Rangers... What specifically would that entail?
The commander issues commands and sits with poise and dignity.
Commands...
Something like, "Dark forces are attacking a kindergarten bus. School Idol Rangers, move out!"
Why would dark forces attack a kindergarten bus?
In all times and places, the dark forces always start by attacking a kindergarten bus.
Is this a rule of some sort? I apologize for my ignorance.
No, that's fine. You can just learn as you go along! Now, repeat after me.
"Dark forces are attacking a kindergarten bus. School Idol Rangers, move out!"
"Dark forces are attacking a kindergarten bus. School Idol Rangers, move out!"
Very good. It would be even better if you shouted with more force and swept out your arm!
"Dark forces are attacking a kindergarten bus. School Idol Rangers, move out!"
*Pant* How was that?
Perfect! There is nothing left for me to teach you. You will make a great commander no matter where you go!
Thank you very much!
Rina-chan Board says, "Hmm."
Still thinking up a ideas for the live show?
Still thinking...
Hey, Rina, what do you think is the most important thing in your live shows?
Connecting with everyone.
Connecting with everyone?
Right. I feel like I can connect with everyone when I'm being a school idol.
I want to connect more deeply with you too.
Nana, I finished reading the novel you lent me. Here it is back.
How was it? Did you enjoy it?
It was reaaally good! I read it in one sitting, and now I'm a fan!
That's wonderful!
Actually, this novel...
They made a graphic novel out of it!
Yes, you knew about it?
I said I was a fan, didn't I? I looked it up. So, Nana, do you happen to have that too?
Yes, I do! I'll lend it to you too!
Hey, why don't we go hang out sometime?
Sounds good. Where should we go?
Hmm... Let's see... We can go thrifting, then have something sweet... We gotta hit karaoke and the arcade too!
Oh, we can face off in bowling too!
And let me know if you have any requests!
Requests, huh...
I want to try the monja at your shop.
I want to go downtown.
Then I want to try the monja at your shop.
Huh? Our shop?
Yeah. Ever since I heard that your family runs a monja shop, I've always wanted to check it out.
What?! You could've told me that way sooner!
Then I want to go downtown. Maybe we've gone there before, but I want to see where you grew up.
I didn't know you wanted to do that! I'm totally thrilled!
Leave it to me! I can show you around all the best spots downtown! And after that, you can have monja at my family's shop!
I'll make the Ai Special... No, the Hyper Incredible Fantastic Ai Special!
That sounds awesome!
Here you go, Prez! Eat as much as you'd like!
That's a lot... Did you make all of these bread rolls, Kasumi?
That's right. I made them all with lots of love for you to eat, Prez!
Thanks. Then I'll take this one! *Munch* Hm?
Huh? What? What is it, Prez?!
You're making a weird face! Maybe you didn't like it?
No, it's really good! But, like...
I feel like I've smelled this or eaten this before...
I feel like I had a favorite flavor...
Like, I feel like I've smelled this or eaten this before... Why is that?
That... That... Prez! Maybe your memories are going to come back!
Ahh! It has to be! My bread rolls are going to bring back your memories! This is fate!
I feel like I had a favorite flavor... Which bread roll was that?
*Giggle* Of course, I made it as one of these!
I thought maybe your memories would come back if you ate it. I put lots of love into baking it!
So now you have to eat all of them. No stopping until you remember!
What?!
I want to put on a live show where everyone gets wrapped up in the show like you do, Ai.
What? But you already do that, Emma-chi!
Huh?
I feel like I'm bundled up in your song whenever I see your shows.
Wow, really?
Yeah, really! It's a different type of getting wrapped up, but everyone definitely feels it for sure!
I just know everyone who comes feels the same way!
You think so? I'd be so happy if it's true!
You can't just take the sheets out of the nurse's office, Ms. Kaoruko!
That's right, Kaoruko! What are you even going to do with them?!
These are perfect for making a movie screen.
What do you mean, making a movie screen?
I want to put on a movie screening in the courtyard. I want everyone to have a sense of aesthetic, so I was thinking of screening some classics.
An outdoor movie screening?
I think everyone should watch all the classics at least once.
Yes, there are lots of films that everyone should watch at least once! Which films do you plan on showing?
Shizuku...?
Oh! Back on track... You can't just take sheets out of the nurse's office!
You don't want to watch movies?
Argh... No means no! You need to get permission to take them first!
Hey, I have a question for you. What's this string for?
String? Huh... I don't know. Can I touch it?
Yes, go ahead.
Huh? This material's... it's not cloth or leather... a plant?
Right! It isn't any string that I've ever felt before! It looks like what you get if you dried noodles out. I wonder what it is!
Where did you find it?
Someone gave it to me. I told a girl in my class that I was interested in foods from different countries, and they gave this to me.
You were talking about food, and they gave it to you... It must be food...
Oh, I know! This is kampyo!
Kampyo?
Right, kampyo. Wait a second, I'll pull it up... Okay, here it is. You cut a yugao gourd into thin strips and preserve them by drying.
How do you eat it?
You rehydrate and soften it with water, then cook it. There's a famous type of sushi called kampyomaki.
Oh, I see... There are so many different foods in this world.
Maybe Kanata can make this kampyomaki if I asked her! I'll go ask her right now!
Maybe it's around here?
Looking for something, Mia?
I'm looking for a napping spot that Kanata told me about. Do you know where it is?
Huh, that's kind of surprising. I didn't think you were interested in things like that.
Wait, are you skipping...
The benches in the courtyard.
Wait, Mia... are you skipping class?
You make it sound bad. I'm not skipping, I'm recharging myself.
...
I see her sleeping on the benches in the courtyard when it's nice out sometimes.
The benches, huh? Sounds like someone might find me. Probably not a good place to skip.
Mia!
I-I'll look again some other time.
See you, Little Baby.
The camping trip we went on was a fun time.
Yes! I still remember the great food and the campfire.
If you'd like, why don't we do it again sometime?
Of course, I'd love to! Maybe we can take an even bigger group next.
It was lots of fun, so I'd like to invite everyone too.
Good idea. It'll be more fun with more people. There'll be more to do.
I'll ask the Basketball Club if anyone wants to go.
Yes, please do!
Did they have to leave it in such a mess?
Oh, cleaning? Let me help you.
Thank you. I appreciate it. I cannot focus when things are a mess...
Hm? What's a pamphlet for a car doing here?
A car? Wait, that might be my sister's...
She did obtain a license. Is she going to buy a car next?!
That's great. She can take you to all sorts of places!
It is not great!
Huh?
She goes motorbiking for a week at a time on a whim. If she acquires a car, she will go on a tour of all Japan next!
She will go on another journey!
Shioriko, calm down!
Hello! Is Mia here right now?
You don't need to shout. It's my classroom.
So what do you need?
Look at this!
What's this?
Ai and Lanzhu thought up this special training program for you, Mia!
What?!
Check it out!
I'll check it out later.
Look, it's great! You don't see a training program this calculated every day!
If you do this, your performances will be even more amazing.
I was thinking, you should start doing this from today.
If you do this, your performances will be even more amazing.
Man, do you have to have that twinkle in your eye...
I was thinking, you should start doing this from today. Ai and Lanzhu were super excited to do it with you.
It's a super tough training program, but I know you can totally do it!
When you've got such high expectations, how can I not get fired up?
Huh?
Never mind. Give it to me. I'll look over it.
Oh? Where is everyone?
They said they were going to work on lyrics and costumes today.
Oh, I see...
...
Hey, why don't we go out today?
Huh? Where to?
You'll see when we get there.
Huh?!
Whenever my favorite brands put out something new, I just have to try it.
(Karin's putting on a fashion show...)
I'd like to know your opinion. Make sure you tell me exactly what you think.
I-I'll do my best...
Here's the DVD for it. It may be old, but it's a timeless story that never feels that way. It's one of my favorite films.
Thanks. So this is one of your favorite films...
Yes! Being able to express something that changes someone's life or stays with them for life like this film is my dream.
Something where, even if you were to lose your memories again, my work would still remain...
I'll become an actress that can do that.
So please do not take your eyes off of me.
This is the only place we haven't looked.
Hmm... I don't see it anywhere here...
Rina, are there any other places where you put down the Rina-chan Board?
I don't think so...
I'm sure we'll find it, so you don't need to be so worried.
Huh?
Huh? Didn't you look kind of worried just now?
I did feel worried.
You still are you. You still understand me. Even without your memories, that hasn't changed.
Sometimes, I think, what if my memories never come back?
Is it okay if they don't?
Yeah. That's something out of our control...
Ahaha... I really do need to get them back!
Urk... I can't hide anything from you.
Ooh! Welcome to the nurse's office!
I knew you'd be here! But you're awake today? Were you about to go to sleep?
No, I'm not sleepy right now.
I thought I'd take a nap, but when I closed my eyes, an idea for a live show came into my head, and my imagination started going wild.
After thinking about that, my eyes are wide open!
Oh, I see. Can I ask what kind of idea it is?
I had an idea for a live show too. I wanted to talk to you about it.
Oh, I see. Can I ask what kind of idea it is?
Yeah, yeah! I want to get your thoughts about it too!
I had an idea for a live show too. I wanted to talk to you about it.
Oh, really? Tell me, tell me!
*Huff*
Oh, Shioriko, that's a lot of books. Want me to carry half?
Thank you very much. Actually, I was just thinking that I had bitten off more than I could chew.
Do we take them to the student council office?
Oh, no, to my classroom. I intend on reading these myself.
Oh, I see. Wow, you borrowed books on everything.
"My First Lunchbox," huh?
"100 Topics to Talk About," huh?
"My First Lunchbox," huh? And books on nutrition and arranging food. Are you going to start making your own lunch?
Yes... I thought I would like to make it the way Ayumu, Kanata, and Kasumi make theirs.
"100 Topics to Talk About," huh? And books on funny anecdotes. So you read books like these?
The other day, when talking about food, a student invited me to cook something together with them.
I was thinking how I could build better relationships with other students, so I decided to study the topic. I am also studying how to cook.
You're amazing.
Once I can cook well, I would like it if you would eat some!
You look a lot better than when you first lost your memories!
Ahaha, you think so?
You do. I can tell.
And I can make you feel even better too!
So, what do you want me to do? I'll grant any wish you desire!
Want to ride a luxury cruiseliner? A trip in a private jet?
Huh?
Want to see the aurora? An all you can eat buffet of the world's best dishes works too!
U-Um... Then I'd like to hang out in the dorms with you guys.
Squee! I like it! I like it! Yes, you have to come! We'll show you the best hospitality!
I'll show you around until Kanata comes back from her run.
Thank you so much! I'd like to see where Mia writes her songs. I'm curious to know where she writes such wonderful music!
Okay! I'll ask Mia if you can see.
And can I see the music room too?
The music room? Are you sure? Our music room is just like the one at any other school.
Yes, I want to see it.
My sister told me that you and her stay there together and chat while thinking up melodies and lyrics when you write a new song.
Oh, I see... Um, I think you may have heard, but I don't remember anything...
I know.
But my sister only ever talks about you at home, memories or not.
What? Really?
Yes. I'm even a little jealous.
Jealous...
*Giggle* I'm kidding! Come on, let's go see it!
Ahaha, it's so totally you, Kasukasu!
No, not Kasukasu! It's Kasumin!
What's the matter?
Kasumi tried playing another trick.
A trick?
Well, it's the usual.
She's always trying to get ahead, but she can never actually get ahead... and in fact, ends up helping others...
Kasumi, you just aren't good at playing tricks. You should really stop.
Wahhh! I'll definitely get you one day!
J-Just keep at it...?
(I feel like I've seen Kasumi with that look on her face before...)
I love putting on live shows here at school.
Really? Even more than on a big stage?
Naturally, it's fun to do it on a big stage.
But you know how this is a serious place for taking classes, but it transforms into a place full of life and color for a live show?
That makes me feel so excited.
And I transform into school idol Kanata whenever I put on a live show too!
*Sigh*
You look kind of down, Lanzhu. What's the matter?
It looks like it's going to be hard to make the birthday party that I planned and replanned for my friend happen.
Oh, I see... Could you tell me what the final plan ended up being?
Renting out a luxury cruiseliner for a night cruise.
I'd hire a top chef from Hong Kong. We'd enjoy a buffet while watching 2,000 fireworks launched over the sea.
I said that I'd arrange for everything, but they said that I didn't need to.
I see... Maybe they were surprised because it was too much like what a princess would want.
But it's a special day that comes once a year. Why couldn't she be a princess for one day?
What do I do? I need to rethink from square one. What do you think she'd like? Do you have any good ideas?
Let me see...
A cooking party in the dorm lounge.
Write a letter.
How about setting up a cooking party in the dorm lounge? I'm sure they'll like it if you cooked something for them.
Squee! That sounds like a lot of fun!
Now, I need to start studying how to cook! You'll join me for it, right?
How about writing a letter? I think she'd be really happy if she got a heartfelt letter from a precious friend.
You're right! If it were me, I'd be overjoyed!
I need to find some lovely stationery right away! I want you to help me look too!
Sure, of course!
Do you know what a "fan light stick" is?
Um... Is it something like a fan fan?
That's right! You can customize them in various ways like a fan! A unique light stick to show your love for your idol!
Would you care to make them together again?
Sure! There sure are a lot of ways to cheer on people you love!
*Giggle* There are still many more ways you've yet to learn!
It's amazing. The student council takes really good care of this place. You can do a live show anytime.
The Club has regular live shows, right? When's the next one?
Huh? Ayumu?
Ayumu!
Oh, s-sorry. What was it again?
The auditorium's in perfect shape. We can have a live show anytime.
Yeah, it is. We have to thank Shioriko and the student council for that.
It feels like you've been lost in thought a lot lately.
Hmm... Well, I was just thinking, if your memories do come back, what happens to your memories of this last month?
Would you lose your memories of this time in exchange for them?
Hmm... I don't know.
I'd be so happy if you did remember, but if you lost your memories of the last month instead...
That'd be really sad.
Yeah, it would be... I've had a lot of fun this last month. I never want to forget any of it.
*Huff* *Pant* I'm sure I've shaken them now...
Mia, what's wrong? What about shaking who?
I'm running away from Puppy.
From Kasumi?
Right. Kasumi keeps spewing nonsense about me teaching her my country's body language or something.
I said, if she wants to communicate, she can just learn English, but she said no right away. Argh, what's wrong with her?
Ahahaha... Maybe Kasumi's successfully communicated with body language once before?
I'd like you to come with me to Akihabara next week.
Akihabara?
There's a part that I'm looking for. I heard that they have one in a store in Akihabara. I want you to go there with me.
So that's why you asked me.
If you don't mind me tagging along, sure.
I want to go there with you too.
If you don't mind me tagging along, sure.
Thanks. Rina-chan Board says, "Bow."
I want to go there with you too. I'm curious to see what kind of part you're looking for.
Oh, good. Rina-chan Board says, "Woo-hoo."
I know where the store is. Leave directions to me.
Oh, Kasumi!
Ah, Prez! What is it? What is it?
Oh, um...
Yes?
Actually...
I didn't really have anything in mind.
I was worried about that quiz.
Uh... Sorry, I didn't really have anything in mind. You know how you talk to me whenever you spot me? So it was kind of reflex...
What?! What do you mean, it's reflex?!
You're so cute, Prez!
Remember how you said you didn't do too well on that quiz the other day? I was thinking if there was any way I could help you, and I saw you, so I called your name...
Prez, you're that concerned about me?!
That's the part about you that I love!
From now on, whenever you spot me, you have to talk to me, okay?
Huh? Ai, weren't you supposed to stand in for the Basketball Club?
Today, I'm a stand-in for cheering them on! I'm making an impromptu cheerleading squad!
I even made a banner for it.
Oh, we're still looking for members, so you wanna join?
Huh? Me?!
Yeah, you! I wrote down all the chants on this paper.
Uhh... Ahahaha, are these puns? You're even doing puns for a cheering squad? That's dedication, Ai!
Ehehe! If we're gonna do it, we gotta make it fun, right?
So anyway, let's do this!
Karin, what are you drawing?
Sketches for new costume designs.
Wow, they look great! They're so sexy!
Did you draw all of these? Wow, they'd all look great on you!
*Giggle* Thank you. Which of these would you want to dress me in?
That's a tough question. You can wear anything and make it look good...
It's a hard choice... I want to see you in all of them!
Whichever one you want to wear!
It's a hard choice... I want to see you in all of them!
Because you can wear anything and make it look good!
Why, thank you for the compliment.
Whichever one you want to wear!
Then let me see... I'd wear this one and this one.
Oh, they'd both look so good on you...
*Giggle* That's what I love about you.
Hello. Is Nana in right now?
Nana is right over there. Let me get her for you. Nana!
Yes?
Oh!
Nana, I'm here to get you!
I'm so sorry that you had to come and fetch me...
Don't worry about it. But it isn't often that you're late for Club.
One of my classmates was talking about a TV show they recently got obsessed with. I lost track of time while listening.
You really love listening to people talk about what they love.
Yes! People sparkle when they talk about the things they love. That gives me so much energy!
Oh, a crow. Emma, do you know the children's song about a crow?
I know that one. It's such a nice song. It's about family!
Want me to sing it for you?
What?! It'd be a waste to sing it only for me...
*Giggle* I want to sing it now. I'd like for you to listen!
Ooh, Setsuna, you got the xiaolongbao combo?
Yes! Actually, these five-colored xiaolongbao are the same as the image colors for the characters in an anime I like. I've eaten them every day recently!
What did you get, Rina?
Um... Vegetable udon...
Do you have plans after Club today?
After Club? I was just going to go home.
Could you come over to play for a while?
Shoot, I lost again! Rina, you're so good at video games.
I practice every day.
Well, no wonder I can't win.
Let's play a different one next. It's a co-op game instead of versus.
Sure! Let's do it!
Did I surprise you with the sudden invitation?
Just a little.
Oh... Sorry. But you see, I wanted to be alone with you.
So that's what you were thinking.
It was a surprise, but I was thrilled to get the invitation.
I'd like to play with you again.
It was a surprise, but I was thrilled to get the invitation.
Really? Can I invite you again?
Of course! I'll ask sometimes too!
If you're okay with it, I'd like to play with you again.
I want to play too. And as soon as possible...
Then should we set a date?
Okay!
*Pant*
Well, maybe something like this?
Thank you. This has been very informative!
Was that actually informative for ballroom dancing?
It was! The first time I saw you in a live show, I thought that you were very good at controlling your body.
Naturally, your core is well developed, but you also carry yourself beautifully. You pay a great deal of attention to how you're seen.
That's something that's necessary in ballroom dancing as well. This has been very helpful!
*Giggle* I'm glad to be of service to you.
Sorry to take up your time when you're so busy.
Don't mention it. We're both putting our all into the things that we love. We should help one another out.
Yes. If there's anything that I can help you with, feel free to ask.
Yes, thank you. I'll do so!
Argh...
Kasumi, are you okay?
Oh, you took your temperature? Okay, let me see...
Hmm... It looks like you have a slight fever.
Urgh...
Maybe you caught a cold? Did you sleep with your belly uncovered?
I never uncover my belly...
But I spent aaalllll of yesterday thinking... After that my body felt kind of hot...
Thinking?
About my live show. I was thinking about what kind of live show everyone would like...
I see... But for now, you should get some rest.
It isn't too cold? Need another blanket? Should I make a cold compress? Do you feel thirsty?
This is nothing for me. I'm fine...
You don't need to do anything. Just stay with me...
...
Kasumi?
Zzz... Zzz...
I'll stay here until you wake up. Sweet dreams, and get well soon!
Oh, look at this!
What is it?
A flyer for the planetarium?
A flyer for the zoo?
A flyer for the planetarium?
Yes! They have an exhibit that everyone's talking about. They tell the stories of the constellations!
A flyer for the zoo?
Yes! It seems you can pet alpacas at the petting zoo!
Would you like to come with me?
Yes, sounds good!
Yay! Leave getting tickets to me!
Urgh...
You're groaning...
I can't help but groan...
I have way too many ideas for the next live show. I can't decide on what to do.
Why not just do all of them?
If I did all of them, the live show'd take the whole day!
Uhh... Then how about three consecutive days?
Ooh, that's an idea! And at night, we can have a campfire and a barbecue!
It'll end up being a three-day endurance live show.
But that sounds like fun too!
Huh? I don't see you here much, Kanata. You said you weren't a fan of loud places.
Right, I don't come much. I'm not the biggest fan of loud places.
Or that's what I always thought...
That's changed?
Now, I feel like loud places can be fun too, if I'm with you.
So I'd like to cheer them on together with you.
Can I?
Of course!
Huh? Someone wrote in the practice notebook?
This is... their handwriting.
Hey!
Huh? Ayumu? Weren't you going to practice singing? Everyone's just gone for a run.
*Pant*
Um... Er... I'm going to practice singing, but... before that, I have a question.
Yes?
Are you going to start writing practice notebooks again?
Oh... You found it?
I feel, like, the time I spend together with everyone... I wanted to write it all down, so I wrote some. Maybe I shouldn't?
No, you should!
I'm so happy...
It makes me so happy to know that there'll be more of those notebooks!
I woke up way too early.
I can't fall back asleep. I guess I'll head to school now.
I hope I can remember something today.
Ah!
Prez!
Good morning, Kasumi.
Good morning! We even run into each other in the morning! We have to be bound by the red string of fate!
Y-You think so?
Yes, we are! So if you ever need anything at all, you can always ask me!
Good morning. You are up early this morning.
Oh, good morning, Shioriko. You're early too.
I plan on going to the student council office before morning practice.
The student council office? You were on the student council?
Yes. I am the student council president.
You're on the student council and a school idol? That's amazing.
It is rather ill-advised. But you were the one who encouraged me to do both despite that.
What? Did I?
Yes, you did. That is why I am very grateful to you. I only feel so satisfied with my life because of you.
Good morning!
Good morning, Shizuku.
Excuse me a moment.
Huh?
Ha!
Hwah!
Eheheh. Remember to mind having a positive posture. Slouching only puts you in a negative mood!
Oh? What a coincidence!
Oh, Kanata. Good morning.
Oh? You have bags under your eyes. Maybe you didn't get enough sleep?
No, I think I did. I just had trouble falling asleep.
Hm? I can't let that slide. Maybe I should make another super comfy pillow for you?
Morning!
Morning, Ayumu!
We didn't have to meet up here. I could've gone to your room.
I can't put you through that much trouble.
It's no trouble at all. Waking you up when you oversleep is my job!
What?! D-Did you do that for me a lot?
We're childhood friends. I think it's normal.
I'm not sure about that...
At the very least, it's normal for us! Come on, let's go to school!
Mia, we're here!
Hnn...
(Oh, it's Mia and Lanzhu. What are they doing?)
Um, good morning!
Oh, zao!
*Yawn*
Mia, say good morning!
Morning.
Ahaha, you look really sleepy, Mia.
Mia's always like this. She can't do anything without me!
Huh?! No, it's only today! You'd better not believe what Lanzhu just said, Little Baby!
Oh, come on! You can believe it!
Ahaha...
Good morning!
Good morning, Setsuna.
Oh, there's something in your hair.
Huh?
Hold still for one second. There, got it!
Thanks!
Karin, we're almost there!
Hnn...
(I saw something like this just the other day.)
Emma, Karin, good morning.
Oh, good morning!
Huh?! Oh... Ahem. Good morning.
Oh? You were so sleepy just a second ago, but you're all awake now!
Emma!
*Yawn*
Rina, you look pretty sleepy.
I was gaming until late last night.
It's hard to stop gaming when you get into it.
Yeah. I thought maybe I'd get the drop if I kept going a little longer.
Is there an item you're after?
Yeah. The one Mia wanted. It's easy to get at my level, so I wanted to get one for her.
Oh, really? Keep at it, Rina!
I will. Rina-chan Board says, "Yis."
(Huh? Is someone here?)
Whoa?!
Mia?!
What are you doing here this early?!
You too, Mia! I thought you weren't a morning person!
Th-That was just that day! I can wake up perfectly fine in the morning! I've just been awake since yesterday...
What?! That's even worse! Why not get some sleep before morning practice?
I'll be fine. This was how I lived back in the States, anyway.
Go to sleep!
I'm fine!
Morning!
Good morning, Ai.
It's so nice out!
Yeah, it is.
Nice days like this make me wanna play tag! For morning practice, I'm gonna ask if we can play tag instead of just running!
Ahaha, that sounds like fun.
You're playing too, you know!
Setsuna, Rina, good morning.
Good morning!
Good morning.
Huh? Your eyes are bloodshot.
Not enough sleep?
Yeah, kind of.
Is something on your mind?
I can lend an ear if you'd like.
Oh, no, it's nothing serious. I started watching your videos online, and I just couldn't stop. It was so fun. My heart wouldn't stop racing!
Morning.
Oh, Karin. Good morning. Huh?
What are you looking for?
Where's Emma?
Please! Emma doesn't look after me every minute of every day!
She... doesn't?
I can tell you don't believe me!
Ah!
Zao!
Good morning, Lanzhu.
Listen to this! Yesterday, we had a jiaozi party in the dorm!
Jiaozi party?
We made them by hand! We put the filling inside the wrappers and fried and steamed them! They turned out delicious!
Making them by hand? That sounds like fun!
Do you want to try it? You do, right?
Yeah!
Then let's have another jiaozi party sometime! I'll teach you the trick to wrapping them good!
(Mmmm... It's so nice out!)
(I came really early, but Lanzhu and Emma are probably already there. Mia and Karin will be sleepy, so I'll make some coffee for them.)
(Oh, the yoga mat is getting worn down. I need to ask Shioriko about buying a new one.)
(And I think the Drama Club had a play coming up soon. We should see if there's anything that the School Idol Club can do to help.)
(I feel like I'm starting to understand what everyone wants to do. I want to do so much more for them.)
All right! Time for another day!
Morning, everyone!
Good morning.
Morning!
Good morning.
Are you three doing something right now?
We were just watching a video of Ophelia.
Heh. I caught a shocking video of her this morning.
You have to see it too!
Morning!
Good morning, Emma.
It really is!
Oh, muffins! Did you make them?
Then... if you don't mind!
Because blueberries are supposed to be good for the eyes?!
Ehehe. I'm happy that you're watching all the videos, but it's not good for your eyes.
Thanks, Emma!
*Yawn*
Heheh. You're a sleepyhead today too.
Ahaha... I can't stop once I start.
You really haven't—
Hey! Good morning!
Ah! Ai, wait for me! Prez! I'm here too!
Oh, Ai, Kasumi. Good morning.
Good morning, you two.
What were you two talking about? Let me join too!
Nothing important.
Oh? Really now?
Oh! I have some big news! Get a load of this!
Would you believe it? I made a new batch of pickles!
Really? What kind?
Now, now. No need to fear. I brought enough for everyone!
Yay!
(The usual street, the usual station, the usual train, the usual gates...)
(But it feels kind of different.)
(Is this what it feels to be reborn?)
Did you already go to bed?
Hi, Ayumu! I'm still up!
Oh, good! Do you need help with anything?
I'm okay! Thanks for asking!
We're childhood friends, so you can ask me for help anytime. I'll always be there for you.
Okay. Thanks, Ayumu!
Good evening!
Good evening, Ayumu!
Mom made too much for dinner tonight, so she wanted me to share some with you.
Can I go over?
Of course you can! What did she make? I can't wait!
You'll see soon enough!
Prez!
What is it, Kasumi?
I suddenly felt like talking with you. You don't want to talk to me?
I think I might...
You think you might? No! You need to say you do!
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Prez! I'm in trouble!
What?! What's the matter?!
I don't know what's going to be on the quiz tomorrow...
You really are in trouble.
I'm ready for an earful from Shioko when I call her, so pray that it goes okay for me!
I'm praying for you!
Shizuku, do you have a minute?
I was just thinking about you.
Huh?!
Oh, right. I'm going to play a girl who's secretly in love with someone in an upcoming play.
So would you help me rehearse my part?
Oh, is that it? If there's anything I can do to help, sure!
Are you interested in mysteries?
Yeah! I watch those kinds of TV shows sometimes!
There's a movie I'd like to recommend to you!
What is it? I need to know!
I'll bring it for you tomorrow!
Okay, thanks!
Maybe you weren't planning on wishing me good night?
Huh? Um, good night!
You used to be sure to do it every night...
I did?! I'm so sorry! I forgot...
Not really. I was only kidding. Relax. I just wanted to wish you a good night.
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Good work today.
You too, Karin. I never thought dance practice could be that hard.
I was going pretty easy today, you know?
Seriously?!
You'll love seeing what I do tomorrow.
Your memories will come back for sure!
Oh, thanks!
I went to the shrine today to pray for it! I wrote an ema too. Together with Emma-chi!
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Your puns are the best!
If it makes you smile, I'll drop 100 puns right now!
Yoohoo! Still awake?
I'm awake!
Rinari's streaming herself playing a game right now!
What? Really?
It's super intense! You gotta watch!
Thanks! Checking it out right now!
Yoohoo! I have a question for you!
What is it?
Do you like tomato pasta or Japanese pasta more?
I like both! Why do you ask?
I'm making lunch for tomorrow. I'll make both, so you can eat both!
Really? I can't wait!
Are you catching some Z's already?
Oh, Kanata. I was just about to go to bed.
Good, good! Good health starts with good sleep! Sweet dreams!
Thanks. Good night!
Good night!
You have to hear this!
What is it, Setsuna?
I just had a great idea for our next live show!
Can I call you to discuss it?
Of course!
Thank you! I'll call you right now!
Did you know? The menu for the cafeteria tomorrow is incredible!
Huh? What is it?
They have pudding made with fresh eggs laid tomorrow morning! But there's only a limited number!
Really? I want some!
I thought you would! We'll rush right over as soon as fourth period is over!
No staying up late, now!
Huh? How did you know?! I was having a lot of trouble falling asleep.
Then I'll sing you a lullaby!
That's way too much trouble for you!
It's fine, it's fine! I want to do it! I'm going to call you now!
Then... if you don't mind!
Mia ate all of her veggies!
Wow! Mia doesn't like veggies at all! How'd you get her to eat them?
I put them into a cake. She said it tasted really good.
You're a sly one!
Eheheh! Tomorrow, I'm going to ask Kanata what other veggies I can sneak in!
Want to play a game together?
Sure!
I found a really fun one. I think you'll like it too.
Yeah! Let's play!
I'll send an invitation code now. Let's work together and escape from the abandoned apartment complex!
Yeah!
Mind if I asked a question?
What is it?
Do you know where the yoga mat is? I looked around, but I couldn't find it.
Oh! I might have moved it when I cleaned the Club room.
Sorry! I'll pull it out for morning practice tomorrow!
Okay, thanks. Rina-chan Board says, "Bow."
Are you having any trouble at all lately? The school nurse was concerned about you.
What? The nurse?! I'm perfectly fine! Did I do anything to make her concerned?
I will let her know that you are perfectly fine.
Thanks, Shioriko!
You do not need to rely only on her. You can rely on me as well.
I can lend an ear any time at all.
Good evening. Do you have a minute right now?
Good evening, Shioriko! Sure, I do!
I would like to volunteer to teach children about classical music.
Are there any songs that children would be interested in learning about, including the composers' backgrounds?
There's a lot of them! Let me make a list and send it to you later!
Thank you very much! I am glad that I asked you!
I thought you might be feeling lonely, so I'm dropping you a line, Little Baby.
Mia! Good evening! Thanks, I'm so happy!
Here, look at this.
A baseball game?
I'll bet you forgot, but you and me are baseball buddies!
Oh, really? Then I have to watch this!
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What's up?
Do you have that music history book?
The one you were looking through the other day? Yeah, I have it.
Yay! I'm borrowing it tomorrow!
Got it!
Hey, do you have time to talk now?
Sure, I do!
I'm going to send you videos of my best performances as a present.
Really? I can't wait to see it!
Enjoy to your heart's content! Every one of my performances is the best.
Then I just have to watch all of them!
Are you still awake?
I'm still awake!
Mia and Rina are streaming themselves playing a game right now! You should watch it!
What? Really? I'll check it out!
We need to make the stream even better!
(One day, I encountered a dazzling sparkle. I was obsessed in an instant.)
(I realized that more sparkles were hiding right beside me. My heart was filled with a TOKIMEKI.)
(Each of the sparkles was a different color. They would never mix together into one. But they would come together and support one another, drawing out the best in one another, shining like a rainbow.)
(Every day of watching those sparkles shone so bright in my eyes. Every day of being surrounded by that rainbow warmed my heart.)
(The auditorium stage, the low production values, the small but warm shows.)
(The spotlight moved farther and farther from that point.)
(To bigger stages I had never seen before, filled with cheers I had never heard before, and experiences I had never...)
(Huh? But what were those sparkles?)
(I loved them so much. They were so important to me...)
(They were so bright and warm, truly irreplaceable... But now, I doubt that I'll ever hold them again...)
...
Oh, you're finally awake! I'm so glad!
Ayumu...
Want some water?
No, I'm okay.
Can you get up?
Yeah.
Take your time.
Yeah...
Are you okay? Rina-chan Board says, "Anxious."
I heard that you suddenly collapsed. Did something happen?
Did you hit your head anywhere?
...?
Hey, I think you really should visit the hospital.
Then I'll call your mom and—
Ayumu!
Who are these people?
You must still be half asleep! I guess I'll have to press this secret pressure point...
Wait, Lanzhu. Something seems strange...
Huh? Hold on, you're kidding. Is this like that thing in the movies?
No way! That kind of "I don't remember anything" stuff isn't real!
Sorry. I really don't know... who you are.
What?!
What?!
What?!
What?!
What?!
What?!
What?!
What?!
What?!
What?!
What?!
What?!
I don't know these people! What's going on?!
You don't know? Excuse me, but what do you mean?
Ahaha, did you lose your memories?
Hey! This isn't funny! How could you forget about this super cute Kasumin?!
Um...
Huh? You're kidding... right?
I think... I might have lost my memories...
What?!
What?!
What?!
What?!
What?!
What?!
What?!
What?!
What?!
What?!
What?!
What?!
Um... Thank you again for, um...
You really lost your memories?! Like really really?!
Yeah...
We took them to the hospital to get examined, and it looks like they really did.
Is there anything that you do remember?
I remember my name and my family and the past, so I think I remember most things. But, um...
It looks like they've forgotten everything since just before joining the Club.
You mean like you lost your memories since starting second year?
Kind of like that. The last thing I remember was school starting and hanging out with Ayumu.
It looks like they don't remember anything from around the time we saw μ's and Aqours perform that joint show.
Huh? Isn't that the show that turned Prez on to school idols?!
Yeah, it was.
What?! If they remembered anything just a little after that, they'd remember about me!
Huh?
I mean, you came to the Club room the very next day after that show!
D-Did I?
You did! You just knew tht Nijigasaki had to have a school idol Club and searched everywhere until you found me!
I had more initiative than I thought...
That's what makes you you.
Yeah! You're initiative incarnate!
You saved the Club from disbanding in only a few days.
Huh? From disbanding?!
Did I really do that?
You bet you did.
And in style.
I did? It sounds like I did so much for you, but I don't remember any of you at all... I'm really sorry.
No need to feel bad about it.
Ayumu, is there a reason why they have lost their memories?
They couldn't figure that out. It doesn't look like they hit their head.
That means that they didn't lose their memories due to brain damage, right?
Then is there a chance that their memories will come back?
Shizuku's right. This happens all the time in movies, right? A sudden surprise might bring back their memories!
Isn't a surprise supposed to cure hiccups?
O-Oh, right! Um, but something with impact might trigger them to come back!
An impact, huh?
Impact...
Mia, Rina, please do not think of anything violent.
I-I'm not!
I have heard that time may heal these sorts of occurrences.
Right. The doctor said that living life like usual would help bring back their memories.
Then that means that if they continue with Club activities as usual, their memories will come back!
That's right! Prez and Kasumin's precious memories won't be forgotten that easily!
Precisely!
Nice! We're gonna get their memories back!
You're suddenly back in high spirits again, Ai.
I'm spirited because I can spearhead this effort! Get it?
Pfft! Ahahaha! "Spirited" and "spearhead this"! Ahaha!
Prez's sense of humor hasn't changed at all!
Yeah. It's still infantily childish!
We can hold some hope!
That aside, I have a suggestion to make.
What's that?
We're basically going to be strangers to them until they get their memories back, right?
Yes, that's true.
Then why don't we introduce ourselves again now?
I'm really sorry, but that would be really helpful.
Th-Then I'll go first!
Huh? But I remember you, Ayumu.
You don't remember me as a school idol though, do you?
You know, I've changed a lot since I joined the School Idol Club. So I want so introduce myself again!
(She really does seem different from the Ayumu that I know...)
Okay, then if you would.
I'm Ayumu Uehara, a second-year in the regular course. I'm not much of a school idol yet, but I hope to grow one step at a time together with everyone who supports me.
The reason why I became a school idol was because you asked me to, but I'm still a school idol because I like it. I could only grow to be like this... because of you.
I want to go next! I'm Lanzhu, a second-year in the regular course like you. Same with Ayumu and Setsuna!
I'm the best school idol of all time, and that's all you need to remember about me. If you don't remember anything else, that's mou mon tai!
Oh, and this is Mia! Mia's really good at making songs! I really love both your songs and Mia's songs!
Hey! What're you doing introducing me?!
Ugh. I'm Mia Taylor. I'm a university student back in the States, but I'm a third-year in the music course over here. I became a school idol for my own sake.
Well, you helped me out a bit in the past, so I don't mind helping you back now.
Then I guess I'm up next.
No, no! It's Kasumin's turn!
Then let's split the difference, and I'll go next.
I'm Emma Verde, a third-year in Nijigasaki's international exchange course. I came to Japan from Switzerland because I wanted to be a school idol. I love school idols! I love bread crust and Japanese children's songs too!
So many things happen every day, so I want to soothe everyone with my song.
I hope I can soothe you too.
Argh... She beat me to the punch!
There, there.
So anyway, I'll go next.
Huh?!
Huh?!
I'm Shizuku Osaka, a first-year in the international exchange course. I love the theater. My goal is one day to become a world-class actor, but I want to dedicate my time in high school to being a school idol.
I want to act out all the different school idols in my heart, so everyone who supports me can be immersed in my world!
Me! Me! Me! I'm next!
I'm Ai Miyashita, a second-year in the information processing course! You scouted me into being a school idol. You said you'd show me a scenery I'd never seen before.
I'm completely obsessed with being a school idol now! The scenery you showed me totally changed me. I'm gonna do all sorts of fun stuff with everyone as a school idol!
Argh... Getting the timing right is the most important thing in these situations. Okay! I'm—
Hi! I'm Kanata Konoe, a third-year in the life design course! I have a cute little sister named Haruka!
If you've forgotten who I am, then you've forgotten Haruka too, right? So I'll introduce you to her again later!
Oh, Kanata can be a selfish princess when she's a school idol. Because you said that I could be. We can talk about that more later!
Kanata interrupted me! I never expected that!
Ehehe!
I'm Setsuna Yuki, a second-year in the general curriculum. I have an ambition, and that is to flood the whole world with love.
I think that feelings of love for things and people have an incredible power in them. Power that can move entire worlds and eras.
I want to shout my feelings of love full of that hidden power to the world as a school idol!
Kasumi, now's your chance!
Oh! Oh! Kasumi Nakasu, a first-year in the general curriculum!
Kasumin works hard every day to be the cutest school idol in all of Japan! And I'm very close to achieving my goal!
You loved me so much, Prez! You said I was super cute every second of every day! It's true! You can believe me!
Yes! I finally said it! Now, everyone else, go ahead!
Kasumi, these sorts of things aren't about when you go, but how much impact you have. Shoot them through the heart with your words. Watch.
Huh?
Karin Asaka, a third-year in the life design course. I want to use my body to make everyone fall for me. I'll put on a performance so good that you'll never take your eyes off me.
I'm going to make you fall for me all over again.
Just kidding.
That was incredible, Karin.
You shot me through the heart too.
I need to do my best too.
Rina Tennoji, a first-year in the information processing course. I'm not good at communicating my feelings. So Ai helped me invent the Rina-chan Board. Now, I can communicate my feelings to anyone.
Even if you've lost your memories, I believe that we can still be connected with this. You'll be okay. Rina-chan Board says, "Teehee."
Then I will be last.
This has all been in quick succession. Is that all right? Are you lost at all?
N-No, I'm fine. Thanks.
I am Shioriko Mifune, the student council president at Nijigasaki High School. I am a first-year in the regular course. At first, I thought being a school idol despite not having aptitude for it was pointless.
However, after watching you and the members of the Club, I learned that doing something that you wish to do is never pointless. And now, I am a member of the Club as well.
I hope that, one day, I can be a school idol that can offer support, hope, and salvation to others, as the other members of the Club do.
That's it for introductions! Did you learn a little more about us?
Yeah. Thanks, everyone!
You might be curious, so I'll tell you one more thing.
Yes?
You are the president of this Club.
Maybe it would be better to say both the president and our biggest fan.
Yes! And you called me the cutest every second of every day!
Kasumi, there are limits to stretching the truth.
I'm not stretching it!
Club president? I was in a position with so much responsibility, and I lost my memories? I'm so...
Ah! They're feeling down again! It's okay! There, there!
I don't have time to feel down. I want to remember all of you. So I hope you don't mind helping me out!
Not at all!
Not at all!
Not at all!
Not at all!
Not at all!
Not at all!
Not at all!
Not at all!
Not at all!
Not at all!
Not at all!
Not at all!
Phew...
(The School Idol Club, huh?)
Oh...
Ayumu? Why are you out here at this hour?
I should ask you the same!
So what's the matter?
I was just reading those letters that I got from everyone. I finished reading all of them, so I wanted to get a breath of fresh air.
What?! Wait, were you reading them this whole time?
Huh? Yeah.
Those letters... they were really long. We all wrote them because we didn't feel like our introductions were enough, but no matter how much we wrote, it still didn't feel like enough.
We felt really bad because they ended up being so long.
You don't need to feel bad! I'm really grateful to all of you!
I'm glad that you wrote those letters for me. They made me all warm and fuzzy inside. I really want to remember now.
I'm glad you feel that way. If you ever need anything, just let me know!
Well, good night.
(I lost my memories... Why did this happen to me?)
(I hope I can remember that...)
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I want to put on a show. Can I ask you all to help me put it on?
Squee! I like it! I love it! Leave helping to me!
You don't make these sorts of decisive moves often.
Oh? I think I know what this is about!
Anytime Ayumu makes a major decision, it always centers around them.
Huh?!
I-I don't think it always does...
Oh? It's not?
It is...
A show for them, huh? Trying to get something out of them, Ayumu?
I'm not trying to get anything!
This isn't for anything, but... um...
I guess maybe it is...
I want to steal their heart one more time.
Is it just me, or is it getting hot in here?
*Whine* No fair! I want to steal the Prez's heart too! I want to too! I want to too!
Kasumi, stay.
Can you keep quiety for one second, Puppy? Let's hear Ayumu out.
I am not a puppy!
But yes, I'll hear you out...
Why do you want to steal their heart?
I want to make them fall in love with school idols again.
The moment they saw μ's and Aqours doing a joint show, school idols stole their heart, and they saved the Club from being disbanded.
So I want to give them a show just as good and make them fall in love with school idols again.
Then I'm sure that they'll get their memories back!
I know that they still have their memories of us somewhere. With the right trigger, they'll remember!
I agree with your burning passion! We'll support you in any way we can!
*Whine* I want to put on a show too. But since you want it that badly, I'll help you.
I'll help a whooole lot, so you have to take all of my feelings on stage too! That's a promise!
Okay!
Then let's decide how to divide the work! Ayumu, you can focus on your performance.
You'll need to decide on the set list, but we'll handle everything else.
What? I-I can't ask you to do that much!
It's fine. Leave it to us. In exchange, you have to take all of our feelings on stage, not just Kasumi's! Got that, Ayumu?
Lanzhu... Everyone, thank you!
What? You're going to put on a show?
Yeah! I'd like it if you came to see it too.
Of course I will!
Is there anything you'd like me to help with?
Then... can you help me with practice like you always have?
Is that all you need? I can do that!
Oh, want me to make lunch for you?
Oh, want me to wake you up in the morning?
Oh, want me to make lunch for you?
You'd make lunch... for me?
I've... never done that before?
Ahaha, sorry to say, but you haven't.
Oh... But...
Oh, want me to wake you up in the morning?
Would you...?
No, sorry... I got ahead of myself. Uhh... Oh, I know!
I can make rice balls for you! I'll make little ones that you can eat after morning practice!
Really?! I'd really like that. I'll do my best at practice!
I'm going to talk to Karin and the others to add more to my training program.
Huh?! Even more?!
That's right. I'm going to put on a show. I need to practice way more.
I'll ask Ai and Lanzhu for running route recommendations.
You're already practicing really hard every day. You're going to add more?!
Ayumu... You really are amazing. It's like you're still you, but you're a different person...
Haha, maybe compared to the old me.
We used to go shopping and do crafts and bake sweets together. We were never very active.
My mental image of you is the same as back then, so I'm a little surprised.
Was becoming a school idol the reason you changed so much?
Yes. It's because you turned me into a school idol.
After joining the Club, I gained a lot of stamina, learned how to dance, and got over my shyness. I think I've grown a little.
(Huh? Wait, I turned her into...?)
(Ayumu didn't decide to do it herself...?)
But I wasn't always so motivated to work this hard.
At first, I thought I'd just try it out. I didn't know what kind of performance I wanted to do or what kind of school idol I wanted to be.
I just wanted someone that I loved to be happy.
That was how I was when I started. I've changed now.
I've grown since I became a school idol.
And I want you to see that.
Ayumu...
Okay, I got it. I didn't understand how important this was to you. I'll support you as best I can! Let's do our best for the show!
Yeah!
Ayumu! Just a little farther! You can do it!
*Pant*
You made it! Good job!
*Pant* Pheeew! That was tough!
Here, towel. Wipe off your sweat so you don't catch a cold.
Right, thanks. Phew...
You really managed to run the whole distance. When I first saw the route that Lanzhu mapped out, I thought it was impossible.
It was really tough! I barely made it!
I couldn't run this distance before. But Lanzhu said that I'd be able to run it now...
Maybe I could keep going because I trusted her on that.
That might be part of it, but it's because you worked so hard every day too.
You've always worked so hard at everything, one step at a time.
(But I've forgotten about a year of her hard work... Of course I'd feel like she was a different person.)
(Ayumu kept growing during the time that I forgot.)
(I want to know more about what Ayumu's like now!)
Want to walk while you cool down?
Good idea. It's getting dark. We should head home soon.
Oh, right! Would you mind thinking up a set list for me?
I'd love to, if it's okay with you.
Then I'll send a list of songs later.
I have an idea for what I want to do, but I want you to tell me what kind of set list you'd make as a music course student.
Okay.
But are you really sure? After spending time with the Club, I feel like being a school idol is more feeling than thinking. Like, passion is the most important thing.
I feel like deciding based on music theory isn't right.
Did you really forget everything you knew about school idols? Are you sure you don't remember?
Huh? No, I don't remember anything...
But it's just as you said...
Hey, I think I'm going to decide the set list myself. But I want you to help me.
With or without your memories, you've been the best at figuring out how I feel, so please!
O-Okay!
Did I really write all of these?
That's right. You wrote all of these songs for me.
They all express exactly how I felt when you wrote them for me.
Is that what you meant by figuring out how you feel?
What do you think after listening to them?
You've worked so hard... You've grown so much...
*Sob*
D-Don't cry! What's wrong! Does it hurt?!
Sorry. I'm okay. It's just... I couldn't help but cry when I thought, why did I have to go and forget everything...
I was there watching you move forward, one step at a time... Why did I have to forget that?
There, there. Now, don't cry.
It used to be the other way around. I used to be the one comforting you...
Ayumu, you've changed so much... You're a lot stronger now.
Ehehe. It's thanks to you and the Club, and everyone who supports me.
You see, I decided to put on this show to bring back your memories.
I feel like now I can put on a show that can do that.
Ayumu...
But in the end, I really can't do anything by myself.
I need the rest of the Club's help, and I need you...
Even if I don't remember anything?
Do you really think so?
Even if I don't remember anything?
Do you really think so?
You're still you. You make me feel at ease just by being here with me, and I love you. Of course I need you.
Actually, I decided that the last song in the show will be "Yume e no Ippo."
Because the song is filled with all my feelings for you...
Huh? What do you mean?
When you were writing the song, you asked me all sorts of things, like what kind of school idol I wanted to be, what kind of style I wanted to have, what kind of feelings I wanted to express...
But back then, I didn't know anything, and I couldn't answer. That's why I said things that I thought would make you happy.
But looking back on the song now, I can feel my desire to make you happy... that all of my feelings for you are in this song.
That's why I want it to be the last song. Because I know it'll reach you.
...
Did I surprise you with how the feelings in my first song weren't so pure?
Oh, no, that's not it. I was just thinking, if that's true, then what happened between you singing this song and "Kaika Sengen"...
Just like the title says, it's like a little blossom bloomed.
You never, ever give up. You learned and grew with everything you did, so you gained confidence... That's how the song came together, right?
*Sob*
Uwaah! Why are you crying?! Sorry! Did I say something wrong?!
B-Because you don't have your memories, but you said the same thing!
*Sob* Why am I like this? I promised that I wouldn't cry again...
You always make me cry.
Ahaha... We're crying together again.
Ahahaha, you're right. We never change!
One, two, three, four! One, two, three, four! Okay, good!
That was perfect, Ayumu!
*Pant* Yeah!
Oh, want a mini rice ball? I made some for you.
I'll have one!
Salmon or kombu or dried tuna?
Hmm... Salmon!
Here you go!
You aren't eating any?
No, I'm not exercising.
But you woke up early. Aren't you hungry?
Hmm... Then maybe I'll have one too.
Good! Thanks for the rice ball! *Munch* Yummy!
It's weird how rice balls taste good no matter who makes them. *Munch*
Oh, there's rice on your cheek. Let me get that for you.
Shoot, I'm so embarrassed! Thanks...
What?! Where?!
Shoot, I'm so embarrassed! Thanks...
*Giggle* You're welcome.
What?! Where?!
Right here!
Ah! They're eating rice balls!
Good morning. You're both very early today!
You get hungry fast when you practice early in the morning!
Do you want some too? I made a lot.
Wow, can I?
Emma, you already ate so much. You can fit more?
I only ate bread today. There's always room for rice balls!
Emma, they're not supposed to be a dessert...
What's wrong? Emma's cute when she eats so much!
I have salmon or kombu or dried tuna. Which do you want?
I want the dried tuna!
I want salmon. Rina-chan Board says, "Woo-hoo."
Kombu please!
What do you want, Kasumi?
Um... Um... I don't know. I like all of them...
S-Sorry, Kasumi. There's only dried tuna left.
I like dried tuna too! Prez's homemade rice balls!
Ayumu's show is tomorrow. Everyone, have you finished performing final checks?
Yeah!
Yeah!
Yeah!
Yeah!
Yeah!
Yeah!
Yeah!
Yeah!
Yeah!
Yeah!
I've finished my final checks, but there's one thing I want to add!
And what is that, Emma?
Actually, the daisies in the flowerbeds bloomed, and the girls from the Gardening Club asked if we could use them.
Really?!
Oh, you and Ayumu did help them take care of the flowers.
Right! They wanted to thank us!
What?! But they're blooming so beautifully...
They said they wanted us to use them because they're blooming so beautifully.
You know, those daisies were raised from the seeds that Ayumu gave out that one time!
Really?! That's awesome! You have to use them, Ayumu!
They took good care of them.
C-Can I really...?
Bring the daisies on stage together with you, Ayumu!
Okay!
Ayumu, feeling nervous?
It's so weird. I feel fine today. I'm usually really nervous.
But today, I feel like I can do this!
Are you really Ayumu?
Oh, come on!
Ahahahaha! Sorry, sorry! I know that this is what you're like now, Ayumu.
I watched you practice for so long. I can tell that you've grown with each song you sang.
So... show me that Ayumu today!
Okay!
I'm going to make you fall in love with school idols again!
Don't take your eyes off me!
Kasumi, looks like setup for the show is going smoothly?
Yes! It's thanks to everyone helping!
And more than anything, Prez is very helpful! Even without their memories, they know everything I need help with!
Really? I just hope I'm doing things right...
Oh, Prez! You need to be more confident!
That's right. You're working just as hard for us as you always did.
You might not remember, but your body does.
As they say, training will never betray you!
I don't think they mean amnesia when they say that...
I don't know if it's the same for other people, but it works in your case!
So please give me your full support today, Prez!
Yeah, I will! So what do you need me to do today?
Today, we need to decide on the set list for the show! Prez, you decide!
What?! Should I decide something that important?!
What?! I can't possibly decide that!
What?! Should I decide something that important?!
What?! I can't possibly decide that!
The show is for you, Prez! I want you to choose! Which songs do you want?
There aren't any songs you want to hear?
No, there are! I love them so much that I loop videos of your shows!
Then tell me your favorite song.
My favorite song...?
The song you think is cutest!
The cutest... H-Hmm...
(What do I say? I love all of her songs. All of them are so cute... I can't decide...
Prezzz!
(Maybe they don't think I'm cute anymore...?)
(N-No, that can't be true! Even without their memories, they still think that I'm...)
(I believe in them!)
(I believe... I believe, but...)
(I'm kind of worried...)
(I don't wanna feel like this when I believe. I want to believe in them 100%.)
(Prez, you need to make me believe in you!)
Oh, it's Kasumi.
Hi, Kasumi?
Prez! This is your cute treatment for today! It's a Kasumin fashion show!
What do you think? I just love this outfit!
(So cute!)
Oh, look at this outfit too!
I think you'll love me in this outfit too!
Wearing this one always makes me feel perky!
Mmm! Cute!
(Wow! They all look great! They're all so cute!)
How about this outfit?
I'm super cute in this outfit too!
Prez, which outfit is the cutest on me?
Huh?! The cutest?!
(They're all the cutest! I can't choose!)
Uhh... Er... They all look really good on you!
Ehehe, thanks for the compliment, Prez!
She even put on a fashion show just for me...
I so wish this cute treatment would bring back my memories...
No, you can think about that later. Right now, you need to choose the songs for Kasumi's show. She's counting on you to do it.
But it's so hard... Every song is just so cute. All of them are cute. All of them are the cutest.
Zao!
Huh?! You're already here?!
Oh... Good morning, Lanzhu.
You don't look so good today.
I pulled an all-nighter.
You know how I couldn't choose the songs for Kasumi when she asked? I looped all her songs to think.
To find which song makes Kasumi shine cutest and brightest.
Did you find it?
Nope. It's way too hard. I mean...
Every song makes her shine the brightest.
You totally get it! Kasumi shines brightest in all of her songs! I think so too!
It's not just me, right?!
Choosing the best is really hard.
But I think that's why she wants you to choose it.
I think it's a big responsibility, but I want to do it right.
You might be turning back into the old you.
Huh?
The twinkle in your eye. I've seen that twinkle before.
But I haven't remembered anything...
That's fine. It's just something that crossed my mind. But whenever you had that twinkle in your eye, you were at full throttle for school idols. That means right now, you're at full throttle for Kasumi!
I can say that without a doubt in my mind! I can't wait for Kasumi's show, and I want to do whatever I can for her! More than anything, I want to see Kasumi smile!
Good morni—
Huh? I thought I'd be the first one here!
Zao!
Morning, Kasumi.
Good morning! What were you two talking about?
How they're at full throttle for you, Kasumi!
Huh?
I was just telling her that I want to think long and hard about what songs you should do at your show.
Really?! Yay!
I'm looking forward to it, Prez!
(Kasumi's songs... Did I really make all of these?)
(This song is so cute and sparkly, this song is a little sad and makes me want to support her, this song takes me to a magic world filled with happiness...)
(All of these songs have Kasumi's feelings and someone else's feelings.)
(That "someone else" is me, but I don't remember anything...)
(I know that everyone will stay with me even if I don't remember, but I want to remember everything that's happened up until now.)
(There were definitely memories I wanted never to forget. The songs tell me that. Why did I have to forget them all?)
(I want to remember. Even just a little part of them...)
Ah, Karin, that's all you're having again?
You act like I'm starving myself. I'm eating a proper meal.
I think that only having a salad deserves the expression.
I'll give you one of my five-grain rice balls.
Huh?
Have some of my burdock. You should have root vegetables too.
Want some soy milk?
Now it's getting balanced! Come on, Karin, eat up!
You girls really are obsessed with beauty. But this does look very healthy.
I thought that beauty was my personal domain, but it seems I have some rivals in the field.
*Chuckle* I intend to be able to discuss it at the same level as you.
Same here!
Hey, have you seen Prez?
They said they had something to look up and went to the Club room.
What?! I made them a special bread roll too! I'm going to the Club room!
I see...
Prezzz!
Oh, Kasumi.
I came to have lunch with you! I heard you were looking something up! What is it?
Ah! The practice notebooks!
Yeah, I was looking through them to know the things the old me felt, but...
This is a lot. Every page is covered in text.
Ehehe. Yes, they are! I look through those notebooks a lot too.
Really?
Yes! They're not just a record of what I did, but what you thought too. You really wrote everything you thought. So reading them makes me feel really good!
I see...
So, did you find what you wanted to know?
Yeah. It was written in here. So now, I have a question I want to ask you.
You can ask me anything you want!
Your feelings. Like, when I made you these songs, how did you feel? It doesn't matter what, I just want to know!
My feelings...?
When you made "Margaret," I was actually a little uncertain. I believed in myself and worked hard, but I was so far from my ideals. I started feeling discouraged.
But I got through it because you were there with me.
I think you knew everything, but you left out all the parts that I didn't really like about it.
No one wants to show other people their flaws.
Was what I did... the right thing?
100% correct!
The next amazing thing you did was the Magical Girl Research Society's theme song!
That time, my head was so full of so many ideas, I didn't know how I could choose, but then you solved that for me!
And then, when I said that you were like a magician, you said that I was the real magician.
You said that whenever you saw my smile, you'd always feel energized, and that was like magic!
That... I kind of get even now.
When you wrote "Diamond," I was super surprised. I had only just met you, but it was like you knew everything about me.
It had all the things that I thought had to be in the song. And then I thought it would be fun to involve the whole audience, and that was there too!
Did my feelings come across to you?
Yeah, they did!
Yeah, thanks...!
Yeah, they did!
Yeah, thanks...!
Kasumi, can we talk about the set list for your show now?!
The last song will be "Diamond"?
Yeah. I wasn't sure at first, but I think it has to be it.
Ehehe! Ehehe! Looks like I was right! I thought for sure that you'd pick that!
Because this song is a very, very special song for you and me.
You know, I feel like if I wrote a song for you now, it would be just like this one.
The current me has only just met you. We've only spent a little bit of time together.
But I think I know a little of how much you value cuteness and how hard you're working to be cute.
I don't only want to know a little. I want to know everything.
The truth is, I'm not sure if it's the right answer, but...
The truth is... I don't only want to know a little. I want to know everything.
The truth is, I'm not sure if it's the right answer, but...
Prez...
Right now! You can leave eeeverything to me now!
You'll remember! I'll help you remember!
You'll get the biggest dose of cute treatment at the show! You'll get shocked by my extreme cuteness and remember everything!
The bond between us was that amazingly strong! That's what I believe!
So, Prez...
Please don't look so sad.
That's a really big crowd!
Everyone's been talking to you nonstop, Kasukasu!
No, not Kasukasu! It's Kasumin!
Kasumi, what's wrong? You don't look so good.
Of all times to feel nervous, it has to be now...
I made sure everything's ready for today's show, right? I didn't forget anything... right? Something... Something weird will definitely happen!
That's not true, Kasumi!
Right, we double and triple checked everything. It'll be fine!
If you're not sure about your cute poses, should we practice over there? I'll join you.
On that note, you were trying to cure them with cute treatment. Are you nervous it might not work?
I'm also nervous about that...
(Kasumi's feeling nervous. I need to say something...)
(But what should I say at a time like this?)
("With your cuteness, you'll be okay no matter what happens!"... That's not very helpful. I need to say something Club presidential...)
You tell her something too!
R-Right! Um... Kasumi...
H-Hold on, give me a minute! I need alone time to cool down!
*Whine* I made Prez worry about me!
The plan was to show them my unrestrained cuteness, make the cute treatment work, get their memories back, and yay!
But then I made Prez look anxious again...
Thinking back, whenever I felt anxious, they would always come and help me...
Something like, "With your cuteness, you'll be okay no matter what happens!"
They always trust me 100%, so I always know it'll be okay because they trust me.
That's why I could always enjoy everything 100%...
*Whine* Don't cry!
Prez is more anxious right now! Prez is having a harder time right now!
All you can do is put on a show that you enjoy 100% and show them a ton of your cuteness!
You're okay. You still have all the encouragement that they ever gave you.
And that'll keep you strong through this!
Oh, Kasumi's back!
Kasumi...
Ehehe! Sorry to make you worry about me! I'm all right now!
Kasumi, um...
Prez, just watch me. I'll show you my cuteness at a full 100%!
Something that only I can do...
*Giggle* Kasumi is such an amazing girl. I admire her.
Only sometimes, though!
Once their memories are back, I'll thank her by helping her study for a month.
(Something that only I can do... There's only one thing. Acting.)
(How about acting out the time that they and I spent together?)
(The time that we spent together has to still be inside them somewhere.)
(If they see the same thing happen to someone else, they should remember that it was them...)
(All the world's a drama, after all.)
(I'll recreate their world from when they loved school idols. Their life... their play... I'll produce it!)
This ticket is for you.
Is this...
I'm going to put on a one-man show.
A one-man show?!
Yes!
You mean I can watch you act for the entire time? Yes, sign me up now!
Huh? This doesn't have a time or place written on it...
Actually, I've only just decided to put one on.
This is a symbol of my intent. I hope you'll accept it!
Of course!
Wait, if you don't have a time and place yet, then could I help you put on the play?
Huh?
Naturally, as I am now, I don't think I'll be much help, but there was a lot of stuff written down in the practice notebooks, so I think I might be able to.
I haven't been able to return the favor for anything you've done for me. I'd like it if I could help in some way.
Oh, you!
Yes, please! I just know it'll go well!
Um... Sorry to interrupt your little moment, but we're here too, you know?
Ah! Y-You were here?
Sorry, we missed our opportunity to join you two... Ahaha...
But you're done talking now, so we're good, right? We heard everything! We know you'll let us help you with it too!
Yeah, the more help the better, right?
I can't wait to see your one-man show!
U-Um, I'm so sorry! I want to put on this show for them and only them!
One person on stage, one person in the audience. It's a one-on-one play!
Aww... Really?
That's how I imagined it...
If that's how you want it, I think that's fine.
We do what we want, the way we want, after all.
Aww... All right. I'll stay out.
But we can help you, right?!
And I want you to do a one-on-one play with me too!
*Giggle* A play for you, Lanzhu? I'm getting so many ideas.
I'd appreciate it if you could help. And thank you for putting up with such a selfish request!
You're going to write the script too, right?
Yes, that's right.
There's an collection of plays on that shelf. You're not going to use it for inspiration? You love the classics, right?
I do love the classics. The Four Tragedies like King Lear and Hamlet, A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Tempest...
Apart from Shakespeare, Chekhov and Racine, Moliere... You can feel the history and weight of drama in all of them.
But this play won't be based on any existing plays.
You're writing it from scratch?
Yes. It's the story of you and me.
What?!
You apologized to me before about forgetting everything.
You also said that you wished you didn't forget.
So I am going to show you everything from my memories.
I'm going to turn my time together with you into a play.
Starting from the scene when we met?
What kind of play will it be?
Starting from the scene when we met?
Of course! It was a very memorable scene.
Memorable... I see.
What kind of play will it be?
*Giggle* It'll start from the scene when we met!
That far back?!
Yes. It was a very powerful establishing scene for me.
My first impression of you was "someone with eyes filled with so much hope."
And that remained my impression of you so long as I've known you.
Sometimes shyly, sometimes boldly, sometimes relentlessly... You were so serious about school idols. That gave me so much encouragement.
I-Isn't your impression of my kind of exaggerated? I can't figure out who you're talking about...
Do you think so? I was trying to understate it as much as I could.
Your concept of me is way too grand. I'm kind of worried.
*Giggle* Keep your worries with you until the day of the play!
They won't last very long!
Now, then...
Still writing the script?
No, I finished writing it yesterday night.
What?! That was fast!
Ehehe... Nothing could stop my pen!
But anyway, while I was writing the script, I was thinking...
There's a song that I want to sing when I put on this play.
So at the end of the play, would you mind if I sang a song?
Huh?!
Oh, I'm so sorry! Of course you'd mind! You need time to process the content of the play!
No, no! That's not it! I just thought it would be a great idea!
I've seen you perform a play before, but I still haven't seen you put on a live show. I mean, I've seen videos of you before, but I really wanted to hear one live...
What?! Really?! You should have told me that sooner! I'll sing as much as you'd like!
No, that wouldn't be right. Singing puts a lot of stress on your throat. You already practice every day, and you have regular shows and events to do.
I've heard that major artists limit the number of songs they sing in a year. I don't want you to sing only for me.
You're... a lot stricter with the rules than before.
You just said that you wanted to hear me sing...
I want to, but I thought that if you're really serious about being a school idol, then you should consider that.
Umm... but if you're okay with it, could you let me hear one song?
*Giggle*
I'm glad that you can still be honest about your desires!
I really have no self-control...
But don't strain yourself, okay?
I really have no self-control...
You don't need self-control for this! I want you to hear my song too!
But don't strain yourself, okay?
Yes! I take good care of my throat!
Okay. So what song do you want to sing?
The first song that you wrote for me, "Anata no Risou no Heroine."
I love that song too. I loop it all the time.
Really?!
You might not have noticed this, but my feelings and what I want to convey when I'm acting are expressed in that song.
She rehearses alone so much, waiting for the day she can stand on stage for someone…
She polishes her acting for others, but most of all for that one special someone.
That is the kind of heroine I want to become.
You caught on perfectly to my love for acting.
Thank you. Having someone say that a song they made was perfect for them is the greatest joy in the world for a composer.
I really want to remember it all...
It's the best compliment anyone can receive.
I really want to remember it all...
It's the best compliment anyone can receive.
I want to say those words to you so much more.
So much more...
I'm sure you've said them a lot more in the past. I really do need to remember it all.
Shizuku, you consoled me, telling me that I can create a new life for myself, but I don't want everything up until now to just vanish.
I will put on the play and the show so that you can remember.
To tell the truth, that was the original reason why I was going to put on the play.
I wanted to do what I could to trigger you to remember.
I didn't say so because I would have been embarrassed if I couldn't, but I'll say it now.
I will bring back your memories myself!
Setting up the stage went without a hitch. It's about time for Shizuku's play to start.
I hope she's okay. I hope she isn't so nervous that she can't get on stage...
You're always thinking about your friends. I'm sure that Shizuku will be fine!
Yeah, when Shizuku sets her mind on something, she sees it through to the end.
We might be more worried than her.
It pains me not to be able to support her directly, but it is necessary to make this play a success.
Let's wait for them right here.
I'm so jealous of them. They get to see an exclusive play from Shizuku! I asked her to do it for me sometime, but I want to see it right now!
Same. I want to see a one-on-one play too. Rina-chan Board says, "Beaming."
Will they be able to handle Shizuku's passionate acting by themselves?
Not if the viewer doesn't have just as much passion.
The viewer's passion... They definitely have that, so they'll be fine.
Let's wait for them right here.
Yeah!
Yeah!
Yeah!
Yeah!
Yeah!
Yeah!
Yeah!
Yeah!
Yeah!
Yeah!
It's finally time for Shizuku's play...
My heart's pounding with so much excitement!
But... I know I'm going to love it!
"I knew it! You haven't lost your passion for school idols!" you said with a smile. In that smile, I felt potential and a TOKIMEKI.
"Nijigasaki's school idol Club won't force its members to work as a group!" With one phrase, the feeling had come to pass.
We would come together as a Club, but we would pursue our own ideals as school idols.
We would compete with, but help each other. Friends, but rivals.
A new light shone upon me as a school idol!
Our first event as a new Club, going solo on stage, and winning our first eighth place victory. They were all the fruits of your guidance.
This is the place where I can be myself, spread my wings, and fly! The place that you made is where I can breathe my own way!
Once, I wanted your attention and asked if you would be my partner for rehearsal.
"Actually... Would you be my script reading partner?"
"I've never acted before! You should ask someone else in the drama Club!"
"You'll be fine! No need to act at all. Just stand there. It's just embarrassing practicing with the other drama Club members."
The story of a man and a woman from different castes who overcome hardships to be together.
There was one wonderful line that I loved.
I wanted to say that line to you.
And yet, with you in front of me, I couldn't say the line in my mind. I had rehearsed the line repeatedly, but I couldn't say it.
At that time, I could not become part of the play.
Because I was in front of you.
"My heart has been yearning desperately for you since we first locked eyes. The more I think of you, the hotter my heart burns."
That was all of the line that I could say. I couldn't bring myself to say the following lines.
Can I say those lines now, I wonder?
"Did I manage to show the real me?"
"The thing is, I've never done any serious thinking about myself before."
"I didn't know what to base the performance on because I've never done a live show without thinking about putting on an act."
"How does everybody else carry on as school idols?"
You were there for me when I had doubts about acting as a school idol.
But no matter how I thought and tried, I could only come to one conclusion.
All that I had was a deep desire to act.
"That's why I'm going to continue acting."
"Mm-hmm. If that's the decision you've made, then it must be the right one."
Your words encouraged me like nothing else. I resolved to be a school idol with only my desire to act.
You and I, together, would create as many school idol acts as we could devise!
But obstacles and walls always abound. Some were low, but some were high enough to be intimidating.
Up until that moment, I boldly scaled all of them myself.
And that had made me grow stronger.
But that also meant you would teach me something as well.
When you scale a wall together, what you gain is not only strength.
Memories of our hearts coming together as one... To me, nothing can ever replace them.
What I exchanged with you—words, glances, feelings... All of them nourished me and gave me life.
(I can't stop crying... This is the life that I had lived?)
(She cares so deeply for me. How could I ever forget that?)
This has been a rendition of Shizuku Osaka's one-man play. Thank you for watching!
(Ahh, I need to stop crying! Shizuku's live show is coming up next!)
(I finally get to hear it live. I need to focus.)
(But my brain can't switch that fast...)
(I finally get to hear it live. I need to focus.)
(But my brain can't switch that fast...)
(...)
(Huh?)
(The lights are still out. The song isn't starting?)
No sound... Did something go wrong?
Stay calm and think what to do. That's it!
One, two, three, four. One, two, three, four.
Phew. That's enough for practice.
Oh, but I'm still nervous. Maybe I should try a little harder.
(Huh? What? Is this part of the play?)
I'm still green compared to the others. One day, I'll stand in the middle of the stage...
Ah! I-I'm so sorry! Are you all right?
I'm fine. Oh, that!
P-Please give that back. It's a very important script!
My part in the play? Um... Woman 2.
Why did I write all these notes for the heroine when I'm Woman 2?! Wh-Why did you have to look?! Give it back!
I'm not much of an actor if I panic when someone strikes a nerve? Yes, I know that! I know that better than anyone...
(Oh, I get it! This is the story of the song!)
(The girl in the song is right in front of me... I thought she was only in the song...)
Huh? What did you say?
I-I couldn't possibly play the heroine! No, stop, don't look forward to it! You said yourself, I'm not good enough yet!
But if you'll wait... then I'll do my best!
(Ah, now the song's starting!)
(Shizuku's song!)
From now on, be careful not to get worked up or anxious even if you don't see instant results.
You need to get that into your head.
No trying to draw their attention like you did before. That was excessive.
You need to think about what you want to convey to them.
After all...
You haven't shown them the real school idol Karin Asaka. No more of that.
You need to get them to see you.
And tell them, this is the real me.
And if they saw the real me, and they remembered our memories together, that would be best.
Huh? A live show?
Yes, that's right.
But you just did one the other day.
W-Well, yes, I did, but well, um... I wasn't satisfied with how it turned out.
So I want to put on a show that I'm satisfied with.
I'd like you to help me with the next one. It isn't one of my live shows without you.
Of course, I'll help! But I don't know if I'll be much help...
You just need to be there.
Ahaha, you can't call "just being there" help. So teach me what I need to do, Karin!
Yes, I'm counting on you.
I guess there are our venue candidates? I found these in the Club records.
Let's see... Right, this is good. We'll choose from these.
Tons of people will want to see you perform, so we should pick a big one.
I want to see you singing on a big stage without reservations too.
*Giggle* Then let's choose that kind of venue.
All right!
Now we have to check the equipment at the venue and order anything else that we need...
Oh, you decided on everything but the last song on the set list, right?
I decided on the last song too.
I want it to be "Starlight."
Huh? You're not doing a new song?
Right. I love all of my songs, but this song is special.
You turned me into a school idol with this song.
This song marked the start of "us."
Your first song...
Oh, I see...
Your first song...
Oh, I see...
Yes. You see, I still haven't shown you the real school idol Karin Asaka.
What?! Your performance the other day was incredible! I was overwhelmed!
Thank you. But I'm not satisifed with it at all. There's so much more of me that I want you to see.
I just... I just can't bring out the usual me!
You're having trouble, Karin?
Why can't you bring out the usual you?
Well...
Because they aren't themselves right now.
I know. They didn't intentionally lose their memories. It just happened. There's a chance that they'll stay this way forever, and as long as they're happy, I'm fine with that.
I thought that I'd be fine with it, but I'm really not.
I want them to look at me with a more intense passion.
Yes, they look at me with passion already. But it's not the intense fire that burns from the bottom of their soul.
I want them to look at me with eyes that peer deep into me.
You didn't turn insatiable overnight, right? It isn't like you to care about that now.
That's true. Karin, I feel like you're holding a part of yourself back.
You wouldn't be you if you didn't go right for their heart.
You need to make them feel that passion. Hit them with everything you've got.
Everything I've got, huh?
I'll watch and make sure it doesn't end up like last time.
Thanks. I'll take another long, hard look at myself.
If I'm looking at myself, I should check my first song for hints.
Because that song made me who I am today.
They must have found something in me that I never saw before.
Let me look through the lyrics first.
(I racked my brain all night, but I couldn't find anything that stood out.)
(Maybe studying was more important than I thought. Maybe I should start studying more seriously...)
(A song that uses my inborn weapons to make people fall for me... Is that all that they wanted "Starlight" to be?)
(No, that can't be all that it is. They understood me better than I understood myself.)
(I wanted to get passionate, but tried to look cool, and they told me that it was fine for me to be that way. They saw the desires deep inside me.)
Karin!
Whoa?!
S-Sorry! Did I surprise you?
A-A little. *Chuckle*
Actually, I was looking closely at videos where you sang "Starlight."
Huh?
Remember how you said it was your start? I was so curious about what got you started that I couldn't sleep! So I looped it until morning.
Watching you perform it really draws you in. I felt like my relationship with you was getting built as I watched.
You were the enchantress, and I was the enchanted.
I don't have my memories of how I wrote the song, but I felt like I really wanted anyone who heard it to get drawn in straight to you.
*Giggle* That's exactly what I love most about the song.
It's even in the lyrics. No one other than me—
...will make you feel anything. You won't think of anything else. I'm number one in charm.
That's the line.
And that's you, Karin.
It's one heck of a phrase.
And that's you, Karin.
It's one heck of a phrase.
Yes, it is.
I think it's amazing how you let people fall so hard for you. Why do you let them fall so hard?
Huh?
Let them? I never really thought of it that way before.
Wait, I think you may have said something important. I think I just got something buried deep in this song.
This song... No, it's me. My goal is to understand my charm and weapons, then unleash them so no one sees anyone but me.
It's not that I let people fall for me. I want them to fall for me.
Because if they don't...
Oh, that's it. That's what I was like...
Karin?
I-I'm sorry. I remembered something that I had to do. Can we talk again later?
I wonder what got into Karin. Her face looked kind of red...
(Wait, wait! Was I that kind of girl?!)
(I want them to fall for me... Because if they didn't...)
(It would just be me falling for them! That's too frustrating!)
(And I'm getting frustrated because I fell for them and not the other way around. I'm such a child.)
(Absolutely shameful...)
(But this has to be the answer. My possessiveness made them write "Starlight" for me.)
(How deeply did they know me when they made that song?! On the surface, it's about a confident, mature woman charming people, but underneath, it's overflowing with my possessive nature. Did they see all of that?!)
I'm getting more and more irritated...
They saw through to the real me, but not the other way around? That's not fair.
If that's how it is, I'll hit them with all of my possessiveness. I'll make them remember everything and make them confess!
I'm doing this, you!
Looks like Karin's broken through that wall.
You can kind of feel like a fire burning in her.
She's so passionate!
*Giggle* But it's so much more like Karin to be this driven!
Yeah, that's true.
I can't wait to see what kind of show it is. Let's ask if there's anything we can help with!
And that's a wrap! Karin, your moves are sharp! That was so cool!
*Pant* Thanks.
Here, a towel and a drink— Huh? Um...
Um, Karin, aren't you a little too close?
Am I? This is my usual distance.
R-Really...
*Giggle*
Hey, that's kind of not normal.
She's going in a lot closer than usual.
She's really... driven!
Karin!
Oh, hello there.
Right, hello— No, wait! I heard that the venue we booked canceled on us!
Yes... They did.
What?! They canceled on you, Karin?!
Why would they?!
Is the live show... canceled too?
It just means that it won't be at that venue.
Oh, good. You found another venue for the show.
That's a relief!
That was a scare! You were rehearsing so passionately for the live show. Of course you wouldn't just call it off.
On that note, I haven't been in the studio at the same time as you at all lately...
Now that you mention it, I haven't either.
Umm... Really? I don't think so.
No, we haven't! I want to see your passionate rehearsal!
Me too! Karin's passion is contagious. It makes me want to practice more and harder!
I know what you mean. It's so strange. When you're watching her, it's like you—
R-Right! I guess we just happened to be there at different times. I'm sure we'll practice at the same time at some point.
I guess that's true!
Karin, where is the new venue for the live show? We'll all go to help and support you.
I'll make supporter gear for you!
Thanks. I'll let you know when I find a venue.
Okay!
Okay!
Karin! Wait, are you going out for a run at this hour?
Yes, I still feel like running today.
Okay...
Need me for something?
We're going to play video games in Mia's room, so I came to ask if you wanted to come.
Thanks for the invitation, but maybe some other time.
Okay, sure. Have a good run, Karin!
See you later.
*Pant* *Huff*
I guess that's enough for today.
I wasn't built for worrying. I was built for moving my body.
But I guess that I'm finally paying my due after avoiding thinking for so long.
(I'm astonished. I don't want to admit it, but I love them so much that I surprise myself.)
(Thinking of them as someone cute and fun to tease was a lie. That was how I shielded my ego from the truth.)
(The truth was that I wanted them to care about our relationship as much as I did.)
(That's why I was sad and ran myself in circles when they didn't react the same way they used to.)
(I'm not going to try to maintain appearances anymore.)
(My sexiness and my passion and my tendency to run in circles and my patheticness are all me. This is me.)
(I'll show them parts of me that I don't want to show. I'll show it all to them one more time.)
(They'll accept me no matter who or what I am. I was only holding myself back because of my ego.)
(Please... Please remember. I'd do anything to be able to spend time with you again, so please...!)
Huh?
Thanks for coming to see my live show today.
Oh, Karin! Thanks for sending me the invitation!
Um... The doors aren't open yet? Did I come too early?
No, you came right on time.
Huh? Then what about the rest of the audience?
There isn't one.
There isn't?! What do you mean, there isn't?!
The live show today will be for you, and only you.
When I go up on stage, I want everyone in the audience to see only me.
But today, I only want you to see only me.
I want it to be a performance specifically to charm you.
I appreciate it, but... why?
But everyone wants to see you perform!
I appreciate it, but... why?
But everyone wants to see you perform!
I told you, the live show today isn't for anyone else.
But why?
Well... You'll need to see and feel that yourself.
Now, let's begin!
Ai, are you really going to put on a live show?!
Yeah, that's right!
Let me know if there's anything I can help with!
I can fill out the forms for requesting a venue!
If you want to discuss costumes, I'm available.
I can do anything, so if you need anything, just tell me!
Ahaha! Thanks, everyone! That's super reassuring!
But I think everything's going really smooth!
Huh? Really?!
I asked the Ai Pals, and they made a website and flyers for it.
A girl going to a craft school said she'd take care of making gear.
A lady I made friends with at a skateboarding class works at Diver City, so she'll try to book the venue for us.
Everything's almost done already...
The girls in the Drama Club said that they would be busy building backgrounds. Was that...
Oh, I asked them to help!
You've got connections everywhere...
Are Ai's live shows always like this?!
This is what's amazing about Ai. Rina-chan Board says, "Smug."
Is there anything that I can help with?
Of course there is.
I think things are going pretty smooth, but everyone needs support! You can help with that!
Hrmm...
Ai, Misato brought some snacks for you.
Huh? Sis stopped by?!
Yeah.
She should've come to say hi!
She said you were probably busy.
I am, but...
Sis is my oasis in the desert!
Ahaha, she said she was looking forward to the show.
Ooh, she knows how to get me fired up! I need to do my best!
What are you doing right now?
Making my practice schedule until the show.
I wanna make one based on the advice I got from Karin and Setsu and Lanzhu...
But putting in stuff from all three is pretty hard!
Like, is this even physically possible?
You look pretty happy, considering.
Don't try to force it.
You look pretty happy, considering.
Ahaha! It feels like a challenge I gotta take!
Don't push yourself too hard.
Right, pushing yourself too hard only gets you hurt or worse.
It makes sense to me, but I feel like I really wanna do all of this, you know? Ahaha...
Do you find doing that fun too?
Yeah!
The taller the wall, the more worth it to scale!
It's amazing how you can keep trying when you know that the wall's so high.
I mean, there are times when I think that things are going to be pretty rough too.
But I want to see what lies beyond the wall after I scale it! My curiosity gets the better of me.
There's something that you told me when you asked me to become a school idol.
"Being a school idol will definitely give you experiences you haven't had before. Great experiences, even. You'll see something you've never seen before."
And so I saw it. That "something I've never seen before."
That "something I've never seen before" is really fun and great like a dream, but I find things that I want to do better every time.
And then when I make it better the next time, I find something new to fix.
The more I want to do something even more fun, the more things I find.
So no matter how difficult or painful it might get, tall walls are really fun to scale!
Ai, you've got a beautiful smile on right now. You really love school idols.
Huh? Do I really? Ahaha!
There isn't much that I can do to help, but I hope you'll let me!
I can't just sit still after seeing you having so much fun!
*Giggle* You've got a great smile on right now too.
There are things I can only ask you for, so I'd like you to help with those! If you don't mind!
Yeah!
Actually, can I ask for something now?
Of course! What do you need?
In this tall wall of a practice schedule, there's this really tough stamina building training program...
I want to try taking it on right now, so come join me!
Whaaat?!
We're going for a lap around all of Odaiba.
I-Is there a bike I can use?
I don't know. Is there?
Uhhh... I don't know how I'll do... but I'll try to keep up...
Ahaha! Sorry, sorry! We have a bike, so don't worry!
Think of it as cycling around Odaiba and come with me! Okay?
Whaaat?! You mean you biked around all of Odaiba?!
Y-Yeah...
That's so reckless...
You felt the limits of what a bicycle can do?
Yes...
Only someone with as much stamina as Karin and Setsuna and Lanzhu could finish a running course combining all three of their ideas...
I never thought that you would say something like that, Emma.
I'm pretty sure it would end up being a course that none of us could ever think up. It's only natural.
Just thinking about it scares me. Rina-chan Board says, "Shiver."
Is your body okay?
I'm more sore than I've been in my life.
Uwahhh!
Excuse me? I was listening, and that was rude.
That's right! We would never recommend an impossible course!
We came up with the ultimate course for Ai!
Good morning!
Wow, what a great morning!
Ai, you're sweating.
Wait, did you do a full lap around Odaiba already?!
Huh? No way! I can't do that crazy course in the morning!
Y-Yes, of course. That is a relief.
So I ran here from home!
From home?!
That was something we did not expect. You ran here from home?
You can't run a lap around Odaiba if you can't do that distance, right?
What is wrong with you people? Is everyone here a stamina monster?
Oh? "Monster" sounds like such a bad thing. At least call us "fairies."
Personally, I like the word "monster." It has the spirit of adventure!
I'd prefer being called a dragon.
Gotta be grateful to get encouragement from these amazing members!
You all gotta have muscles for brains...
Oh, right! Are you free after school? Could you go somewhere with me?
Of course! Where to?
The venue at Diver City. The venue staff wanted to ask about the sound. Anything to do with music is your territory, so I'd really appreciate it.
You got it!
Oh, and, uhh... we're taking the train, right?
Why? I thought it'd be a quick and easy run to get there.
I'll go borrow a bike right now!
I can't run another inch!
Yeah, thought so! I'll go borrow a bike right now!
I can't run another inch!
Are you sure you wanted to take the train?
Yeah, I thought about it, and it's probably better if we wore our uniforms for a meeting with DiverCity Tokyo Plaza…
It can be pretty hard to figure you out sometimes.
Huh? Really?
Yeah. Just when I think you can't see the forest for the trees, you can distance yourself and see everything with a cool head.
Ahaha. When I don't pay attention, Grandma and Sis get pretty mad at me.
Sis might look laid back, but she's scary when she's mad.
And if you do anything bad or dangerous, she gets reaaally mad!
Really?! I'd never expect that!
Yeah, but she does! But then she always explains everything in a way you can understand. Sis really is the nicest ever!
Hey, we don't have time to talk! Let's go!
This is really unexpected.
Yeah, it doesn't feel real.
They just got new outdoor speakers, so they want us to test them...
And they're real serious pro speakers too! Sure, it's a test, but is it really okay for us to use them?!
Hrmm... Maybe they thought our event was perfect for testing them out.
We'd better not break them... Time to read the manual they gave us!
H-Hey, would you mind if I took care of that?
It's related to music, and I want to help with stuff other than joining you for practice. Please?
Ehehe. I'm glad...
You lost your memories, so to you, we've basically only just met, but you're doing so much for me.
Same to you too. You did so much for me after I ended up like this. I'm really grateful for that.
I'm sure there are tons of other people who you've helped out in the same way over the years.
I want to return the favor as one of them!
Wait, wait! I need to return the favor to you!
Huh?
Hrmm...
I was going to talk about it after the live show, but whatever. Let's go for a little walk.
Ai, what did you want to talk about?
Well, it's about returning favors.
When I decided I wanted to put on a live show, I told you I'd sing a song for you, right?
There are lots of feelings that I want to put into that song, and returning the favor is one of them.
O-Okay...
That song is chock full of the start of you and me.
I didn't know what school idols were, but it changed me.
When you first asked me to be a school idol, I never imagined that I'd ever get this into something.
But since we were gonna be friends, I took you out for lunch and karaoke and all over the place.
Wherever we went, you'd get all excited and have tons of fun, and I liked that.
All the members in the Club are good girls. I got really excited to start doing something with girls like them.
That got me interested in school idols, and the more I learned, the more I got into them.
Being a school idol is all about freedom.
You can try doing anything you want to.
Everything you want! I want to do everything, so it's perfect for me!
After spending time with you, I thought that I knew you, but it turned out that you knew me even better.
And that's how this song was born.
You really listened and paid attention to every little chat we had and every little message I sent!
This song is exactly the life I want to have.
If I live just like this song says, my whole life'll be fun!
That's why this song is special to me, both as a school idol and as Ai Miyashita.
I... wrote a song like that?
That's right! You wrote it!
This song is for you and me!
So we both need to be able to talk about our memories of it, or it's only half as fun.
I'm gonna bring back the other half that you've got!
I'm gonna bring back your memories!
(We both need to talk about our memories of it, huh? She's completely right.)
(Memories are more fun when you share them.)
(Like the Seven Wonders of Niji High that we went looking for. I definitely won't forget that even after I graduate.)
(If Ai were to forget those memories...)
(Would I be able to tell her that we could make new memories the way she did me?)
(Even if I did, I know that I'd still want her to remember.)
(Ai said that to me, and I'm the same.)
(So I want to remember. I've been relying on Ai for everything already... but I want her to make me remember.)
(There's only one thing I can do right now to make that happen.)
Let's make your live show the best one ever!
I'm going to learn everything about this equipment!
I'm gonna do everything I can! Let's make your live show the best one ever!
I'm going to learn everything about this equipment!
The people just keep filing in!
It's Ai's live show. It's only natural.
They have a guarantee that it'll be fun!
Ai, do you really want us to watch with the audience? Do you need any help?
Yeah! They're gonna take care of everything.
Leave it to me!
But Ai, didn't you decide to put this show on for them? Should they be working backstage?
It's okay!
Because I'm gonna make it a fun live show for everyone here! It doesn't matter where, in the audience or backstage! Right?
Yeah!
The two of them... I'm getting lovey-dovey vibes from them. What do you think, Ayumu?
Huh? Me?! I-I don't know... They're nice to everyone, and they're full of love...
This is when you decide to be dense? Argh!
Hey, let's go get our seats. If we don't go now, there might not be any left.
What? That would be bad!
Well, Ai, do your best! Rina-chan Board says, "Ready."
I'll be cheering for you. Look for me!
Yeah! Let's all have the funnest time ever!
Ai, any time you're ready!
Okay! Let's get ready to roll!
But before that...
I'm going to sing "Meccha Going!!" just for you, okay?
I usually never, ever do that, but today's special.
You've given me so much for so long.
I'm only here because you were there.
I'm gonna put everything you gave me and what I want to tell you into the song, so listen close!
Okay, now let's do it!
Okay, time to go to sleep.
Whenever I stay up, I always end up thinking about stuff that I don't want to...
Oh, right. Kanata gave me that letter! Where did I put it?
Found it! Let's see... "Tonight, I'm going to do a Sleepytime Live Stream, so tune in." What's a "Sleepytime Live Stream"?
Shoot, it's about to start!
Uhh... I can get to it from the Club site, right? Uhh... Oh, there! Okay!
Heyooo! It's time for my sleepytime live stream!
(Oh, I get it. It's a live stream that Kanata does.)
Has everyone taken a bath? Brushed your teeth? Got your favorite pillow ready?
All right, looks like you're all set.
Then let's get some shuteye!
(Huh?)
Today, I'm going to do my best in my dreams to give you a special dream!
(Kanata fell asleep...)
(So the Sleepytime Live Stream isn't Kanata talking, but Kanata sleeping? That's new.)
(Kanata's sleeping so peacefully. What a cute face. I feel at peace with the world...)
Huh? Where am I?
Heyooo! Over here!
Oh, Kanata! Where are we?
Oh, please. Did you forget? We've gone on lots of dates here before.
Did we...? And I just don't remember?
Right, right. You just don't remember. Come on, let's go.
Where are we going?
To Kanata's live show venue!
Huh?! A live show?! I didn't know that you were holding a live show. Huh? Maybe I just didn't remember that either?
Right, right. You just don't remember.
The live show's about to start!
(Wow!)
Welcome to Kanata's world!
Don't stand all the way out there. Come in closer.
Good. Now, call for me as loud as you can. "Kanata!"
Kanata!
K-K-Kanata...!
Kanata!
Ehehe. Very good!
K-K-Kanata...!
You can do better than that!
K-Kanata!
Ehehe. Thanks!
This is where I can be as selfish as I want. I'm selfish when I'm a school idol, so I need to have a place like this.
I'm feeling a liiittle lonely. I don't have enough power. I'm a little down because you aren't cheering for me.
I want you to cheer for me. I want you to tell me to do my best.
I need you to be with me.
I want you to get your memories back. I don't want you to forget your memories with me.
I could only keep being a school idol because you listened to my selfish requests.
You're a hero that saved me, and a very important person to me.
Every day I spent with you will be a treasure to me forever and ever.
So whether it's in a dream or in reality...
Huh? When did I fall asleep?
(That was a really weird dream...)
(It was kind of embarrassing...)
(Oh, but I definitely need to get a reading. The situation and events were completely different from any other so far.)
(But what kind of reading would fit this dream?)
(Well, whatever. For now, I'll just get up.)
Mmmm! What a beautiful day!
Huh?
Oh, morning, Ayumu!
Good morning. You're up early today.
Yeah, somehow, I woke up feeling really refreshed.
*Giggle* You look completely rested. You must've slept really well.
It looks like it. Let's go to school!
Yeah! Meet up at the entrance when we're ready?
Sure!
Morning!
Good morning!
Good morning!
Zao!
Hey, mind if I took a look at the training program for today?
Here you go.
You look like you're revving to go today!
Huh? Really?
Yes! It's a very good thing!
I think so too!
Ehehe... I'll get out what you need before practice starts.
Okay, thanks.
Kanata!
Hello!
I saw your Sleepytime Live Stream last night.
Ooh, you watched it! Thanks!
No, thank you. I was out like a light and woke up refreshed.
*Giggle* That's good!
Then you didn't have a dream last night? You said you were out like a light.
Oh, no, I did have a dream.
What happened in it?
You were in it, Kanata. You invited me to a live show.
You rode on a crescent moon suspended in the air, and you said...
...
What did I say?
It was in a dream, so promise you won't laugh?
Of course.
You don't have enough power because I'm not cheering for you. So you want me to cheer for you. You want my memories to come back. You don't want me to forget them.
You said that you could only keep being a school idol because I was there for you, and that I was important to you.
Ahaha... It's even more embarrassing trying to explain it.
...
Kanata, did that dream surprise you?
Yeah, it surprised me. Those are all things that I actually thought.
Huh?
I think losing your memories has to be a big shock. So I wanted to make sure you didn't feel bad or panic about it.
I thought maybe I didn't need to tell you how I felt.
But the me in your dream told you everything anyway.
Ehehe... It's a little embarrassing, but I'm kind of glad.
The real Kanata is there inside you.
Don't you think it was kind of weird?
But it was only a dream.
Don't you think it was kind of weird?
Of course I don't.
But it was only a dream.
But the dream was right on the mark.
What about you? You're not surprised that I'm so selfish?
Of course not!
Of course not, huh? Okay, okay!
Then I'll stop being the big sister Kanata for you now.
The Kanata in your dreams told you, and the Kanata here will tell you honestly how she feels.
Will you accept me even if I'm selfish?
Yeah!
Kanata! Are you really going to put on a live show?
That's right! I want to do one now!
We'll all help you put it on!
Please and thank you.
I'll help you think up a training schedule!
Oh, I thought one up already!
What? Already?!
Then should we look for candidate venues?
Actually, the student council already received an application form...
Wait, you mean already?!
Yes, they submitted it earlier...
I heard that Kanata liked putting on live shows here...
Maybe you don't need our help?
No, we do! I don't know anything about the Club, so I need you to tell me! What did you do for live shows in the past? Tell me if there's anything I need to look out for!
Little Baby's looking pretty full of life.
Their eyes are shining. Rina-chan Board says, "Twinkle."
Prez, I'll tell you anything you want!
I-I can help too!
Thanks! That's reassuring!
You really are ready to go. I love it when you're like this!
I love you too!
Squee! We're the same, Kasumi!
I-I can't breathe, Lanzhu!
Let's make this show happen, everyone!
Kanata, what about preparations for the live show?
Hm? I'm doing them right now.
But we're just eating the lunch you made and talking...
I thought, like, we'd need to be busy doing all sorts of things?
Ahaha, that's true. Of course there are lots of things we need to do, but we need to have a strategy meeting too.
I see. A strategy meeting.
Right. But before that, let's have lunch. Here you are! Eat up!
Thank you! *Munch* Mmm, it's so good! What is this? It's like a Salisbury steak, but it's all fluffy.
It's a chicken and tofu Salisbury steak. I put leftover stew into it too.
Leftover stew?! That's amazing... I didn't know you could use it for this.
Heh-heh-heh. I make sure that nothing goes to waste.
You've had this tofu Salisbury steak once before. You said it was really good back then too.
You really still are you.
Oh, really? The moment I put it in my mouth, I felt something familiar, like, that kind of "it's so good." Does that mean my tongue remembers the flavor?
It might.
Some percentage of your body is made of my cooking.
What?! You mean you fed me that often?!
Did I pay you for all the food?
Ahahaha, you don't need to. I make everything out of leftovers, after all.
But you had to pay for the ingredients, and you had to take the time to make it. I need to!
You're such a responsible person.
You see, I make these lunches and sweets because I want you to eat them. So I'm happy seeing you not mind a thing and eat them all up.
Then is there anything that I can do in exchange?
But I want to pay for them!
Then is there anything that I can do in exchange?
But I want to pay for them!
You're just so responsible. Then let me see... Hmm...
You can cheer for me instead!
I told you that in your dream, right? I want you to cheer for me. I don't have enough power. Right?
Y-Yeah...
That's really exactly what I thought!
So stay right by me and cheer me on!
Okay!
Hnnnmmm...
Mmm... Coming...
Good morning, Kanata!
Wha— Huh? What? Uhh... Good morning?
You said you had trouble waking up, so I called to make sure you didn't miss practice. I'll do it every morning starting today! See you in the Club room!
Ahahaha, they're so dependable.
Okay, guess I'll leave home early today!
(There isn't much that I can do. I need to find what I can do and do it.)
(I feel a lot better when Kanata depends on me.)
(The live show is coming up soon. I hope I can support her a lot more.)
Okay! Your costume's done, Kanata!
Thanks!
I'll do your makeup. Come over here.
We'll make you suuuper cute!
Thank you!
Is this enough water to put on the stage?
Yeah, that's enough! Thanks.
Rina and I'll take it there.
We'll start guiding the audience in!
There's a ton of people in front of the auditorium already!
Huh? Already?
Everyone wants to feel that floating dream world as soon as they can!
You can let them into the auditorium now. We checked the sound and lighting, and they're perfect!
It's because they helped with them!
I'm so glad I could actually help!
You were very helpful. It was reassuring.
It's all thanks to all of you for teaching me. Thanks for letting me help put the live show together.
No, we need to thank you. The Club only exists because you're here.
Is there anything else I need to do? I can't sit still...
From here on out, your job is to stare reaaally closely at me.
I'll come pick you up in your dream world...
So just relax and wait for me.
O-Okay. Do your best, Kanata!
(News that Setsuna was putting on a live show spread through the school. Everyone's talking about it.)
(Just who is Setsuna anyway?!)
Hey! Is it true that Setsuna's going to put on a show?!
Yeah, that's what I heard.
Hey, it looks like it's true!
Yay! I just have to see it!
(I saw videos of Setsuna performing. You could really feel an intense, burning passion from them.)
(The difference between a recording and live must be night and day. I can tell from their reactions. Setsuna was a really incredible school idol...)
(And she's going to put on a show for me. In order to get my memories back.)
(Naturally, I want to get my memories back. But... what if... even if she does so much for me...)
Sorry to keep you waiting!
Oh, Prez! You got the pasta lunch today! That means we match!
Wait, this isn't the time for that!
Good show of self-restraint, Puppy. There, there.
Quit patting me! And I'm not a puppy!
This isn't the time for that? That means there's something more important.
Right. We wanted to discuss how to divide up the work needed for Setsuna's live show.
Setsuna is super into it. That's why I need to support her!
Thank you, everyone!
So, I was thinking about what I wanted to do for the show...
First, I want to have some very fancy stage gimmicks. I want to try making my burning soul visible!
I drew a sketch of what I imagine. Would you mind taking a look?
Let me see... Hmm... I see... Rinari, can you and me do this part?
Yeah. I think we can manage if we're together.
Then if you would, Ai, Rina!
Next, I'd like to discuss my body modification!
Body modification?! Setsuna, are you going to be a real ranger?!
Ahaha, no, not really. How should I put this? I want to develop my body to be able to dance even better than I can now!
Then I'll be your personal trainer!
I'll coach you in every part of dance.
Yes! Thank you very much, Lanzhu, Karin!
Me! Me! I want to help you modify your body too!
How about your nutrition and meal planning, Setsuna?
Yes, if you wouldn't mind!
Okay! Ayumu, Emma, I'd really appreciate it if you helped me out. Could you?
Of course!
I'll do my best!
I'm counting on you, Kanata, Emma, Ayumu!
And... actually, Kasumi, Shizuku, Shioriko, there's something I'd like to ask you...
What is it? Ask anything you'd like!
Could you let me join the Beauty Club that you first-years made?
I want to work on my skincare and makeup!
That's an easy ask. You can consider that done! Right, Shioko?
Yes! I will bring my favorite facial masks and makeup kits tomorrow. What matters most is daily effort and experience, Setsuna!
I want nothing more, Kasumi, Shizuku, Shioriko!
Well, guess I'm the closer. What do you want me to do, Setsuna?
Naturally, I would like to discuss the sound system with you, Mia! Please help with the speaker placement and my songs to give my performance maximum impact!
I got you. Leave it to me!
It's reassuring to have you, Mia!
(Amazing... Everyone came together to support Setsuna. I need to too. I need to do something...)
Um, is there anything that I can do?
(But there's nothing that I can do...)
Um, is there anything that I can do?
(But there's nothing that I can do...)
There's something that I would like to ask you to do.
What is it?
Watch me closely.
Huh?
Um... I have a tendency to go overboard. When I get focused on something, I lose sight of everything around me.
So I want you to watch me.
(That's something I might be able to do!)
Okay, got it!
*Giggle* Thank you!
Now I can focus on practicing for the live show! I'm going to make it the best live show yet!
I feel like I can finally be useful to the Club.
First, I need to support Setsuna with all that I can. Remembering or not isn't important right now. This is.
I'm going to watch Setsuna's videos again.
This song... I love it!
The next place was... where was it again?
The home economics room. Kanata said to go there for lunch today.
Huh? Not the cafeteria, but the home economics room?
Right. They're going to make lunch there, and Ayumu and Emma are going to adjust your costume.
They said they'd change the materials and parts to make it easier to move in.
They were even thinking about my costume?!
Karin asked Emma about it after watching you dance.
Oh, I see.
Thanks to Karin's advice, I can raise my legs much higher, so I'd appreciate the extra mobility.
After lunch, we're going to the roof for meditation and stretches with Lanzhu.
Meditation... you say?
She said that it improves your focus.
I see!
I'm so glad that I asked everyone for their assistance. I can keenly feel my own ignorance.
Everyone takes what they do seriously. The School Idol Club is a Club, but it's almost like it's more. I'm always surprised by the level of dedication.
*Chuckle* It's something we love, after all!
Setsuna, just a little farther!
Goal!
*Huff* *Pant*
Don't stop cold. Keep walking and catch your breath. Here's a towel and water.
*Huff* *Pant* Thank you very much...
Next is the music room. Mia is waiting for us there, so let's hurry.
Huh? Don't you think you should get some rest?
I don't have time to rest! We're going right now!
What?! You're running more?! Setsuna! Wait for me!
Mia, how was my singing?
Powerful and clear. It's wonderful.
I'd like to work on my breath timing and throat exercises.
You're eager to learn, Setsuna.
If that's what you want, maybe I'll borrow them for that.
Huh?! Me?!
You're part of the music course, Little Baby. You should have basic knowledge.
Well... only the theory...
Theory's important. You can't improve without the basics.
Please, if you would!
Setsuna...
I... do not want to settle for less than the best for this show. I want to do all I can! Everything I possibly can for it!
All right. I'll teach you everything that I know right now!
(She's pushing herself too hard...)
All right. I'll teach you everything that I know right now!
(She's pushing herself too hard...)
(But if Setsuna says she wants to do it, then...)
All right. I'll help!
Okay, then let's start with how to open your mouth. The basics of the basics. We're starting from step one.
Mmm! Another truly fulfilling day!
Setsuna, are you sure you're okay? I'm beat just trying following you around on your schedule.
Growth awaits where you feel that resistance is greatest!
That's why even feeling exhausted excites me!
Hold on, is this what you meant when you said you go overboard?
No, not at all! I'm just filled with motivation!
Oh, but it's time to go home. I need to do my homework, review today's lessons, and study the upcoming ones.
And you're a model student...
I don't want my grades to suffer. I put effort into my studies so I can have no qualms about being a school idol!
Now then, I'm going to run straight home!
What?!
Running improves your stamina! See you tomorrow!
W-Wait! Setsuna! Don't use up all your energy! You need to save some—
I'm just fine!
I get the feeling... that she's going overboard...
She's... amazing. She can already put on such amazing performances, but she still isn't satisfied with herself.
That shows how committed she is to this live show.
Committed... She's doing it for me...
If she works that hard for it, and I still can't remember anything, she'll be so disappointed. Will I be able to remember?
N-No, I decided that I wouldn't think about that now!
I decided that, but I'm kind of scared now...
Hm? I wonder what's up.
Huh? What?!
Did you all see that message from Setsuna?!
Yes. She has a terrible cold.
It must be pretty bad if she can't even talk...
Should we go check up on her?
Hmm... She'd push herself if we went to see her now. Let's stick to messaging until her fever breaks.
Yes, we should...
Setsuna told me to watch her so she didn't go overboard...
I don't think that she actually wanted you to stop her. I think she just wanted you to watch her up close.
Yeah, I think so too. It's really important to all of us that you're there for us. You're the source of our strength.
...
You might not believe it, but we all think so. We just want you to know that.
Okay...
(Looks like Setsuna's fever broke. She said she's coming to school tomorrow...)
(I'll go check on her after school today.)
Thank you. Setsuna, how's the fever?
My fever's gone, and as I told you, I should be able to attend school tomorrow.
But all the gains that I made with everyone's support may have been reversed... Ehehe...
My skin is a mess, my throat still isn't back to normal, and I've used up all my strength in fighting the cold. I'm far from my best.
That's terrible...
But there's still time left.
I'll definitely turn things around.
So please don't distress yourself about it.
Huh?
You look like you're in far worse shape than me.
I really doubt that I am...
Please talk to me. Up until now, you've always listened to anything I've had to say, and you've always answered in kind.
Please let me return the favor to you.
Return the favor? Okay, then... I'll talk.
I'm really okay, okay?!
Return the favor? Okay, then... I'll talk.
I'm really okay, okay?!
Someone who's okay would not have that look on their face.
It's really pathetic, but...
First, I'm frustrated that I couldn't stop you from going overboard. I thought that you were pushing yourself too hard, but I didn't talk you down.
And I'm feeling scared again.
What if, even after you put so much into this live show that you ruined your health, my memories still don't come back?
That's fine.
Huh?
For the first point of not stopping me from going overboard, the truth is that stopping me was not my goal at all.
I simply wanted you to be with me.
As for the second point, if your memories don't come back... That would mean that school idols weren't the cause of your amnesia. Then we can try to find other means.
And after putting so much into practice, I thought, this might be the second start for the two of us.
When the Club had its second start, it was like a dream come true for me.
We had our share of troubles, but thinking back, every day was full of fun and joy.
So I thought that having a second start for the two of us might also be a good thing.
So it's fine. Everything's fine.
Setsuna!
Have you listened to my song titled "CHASE!"?
Of course I have!
That song was written when I felt lost.
What?! But the song is so fire!
*Giggle* Are you surprised?
A minute ago, I mentioned that the Club had a second start. I was the one who ruined the first iteration of it.
I had a goal that I wanted to achieve, but I wasn't able to express or lead others to it properly.
As a result, I only vexed the others, and in the end, thought to dissolve the Club.
Also, at the time, I felt guilty for maintaining Setsuna Yuki and Nana Nakagawa as separate identities.
I had decided that it was the only way for me to continue as a school idol, but it still left me an unpleasant aftertaste.
What broke me out of all of my doubt and hesitation was that song.
You can want to move forward. You can be who you want to be. It may be far away, but the goal will always wait for you. Hope can be born from tears...
If you shake off everything and take off running, you'll find a sparkling dream!
All of that, you captured from the depths of my heart.
It's okay to be scared. Whether your memories come back or not, it's fine. All you need to do is be yourself.
You can have a second start with me!
Setsuna! You got this!
Setsuna! Ten more!
Yes!
One, two, three, four! One, two, three, four!
Your arms are low! The real workout starts once you're tired!
Yes!
Setsuna! Keep it up!
Setsuna, this is good for your throat. Drink it!
Thank you very much. It's very thick and delicious.
It's a honey and apple arrowroot tea. Drink it at home too.
Okay!
Emma, I removed all the tacking thread.
Thanks! Setsuna, your costume's ready for you!
Wow! Can I try wearing it?
Of course!
We've finished adjusting the stage lighting.
The gimmicks are super fancy too! Look forward to them!
Amazing! Even better than what I imagined!
Finished setting the speakers too.
Mia adjusted all of them herself.
I trusted Little Baby's ears to adjust them.
Then I know I can count on them!
Mmm! Your skin is silky smooth!
Kasumi, that tickles!
Your hair also has a healthy sheen.
It's thanks to the hair oil that you recommended.
Your elbows, knees, and heels are perfect too!
I did my best in the bath!
Setsuna, this means all the preparations are perfect.
Yes! I said that I would finish everything in time! I just can't wait to put the show on!
Setsuna, feeling nervous?
No, I'm excited!
But it seems that you're nervous.
Y-Yeah. I've only ever seen your shows on video, but I still felt so much passion.
So I'm anxious to feel what it's like to see the real thing in person.
Cherish that feeling of anxiety. All of it is your own feeling.
I'm going to convey the greatest love from the stage like any other day! So you need to catch and accept all of it!
Now then, time to go!
Emma-chi! I heard that you're going to put on a concert for kids!
Huh? How did you already know? I was just about to ask you all about it.
I heard from Shioriko.
I heard from Rinari.
And then I told everyone!
*Giggle* So you spread it for me already.
Okay, everyone. You already know this, but—
You can ask me for anything, Emma.
Please let me help too!
Would a children's concert need costumes? The Drama Club has them!
You can leave any cute decorations to me!
G-Girls, don't get ahead of me! I still haven't thought of what I want to do!
But now I feel so relieved!
I'm sure it'll be a great concert with all of your support!
Thanks for agreeing to help!
Umm... How to fill out the form to move equipment in... Oh, I see...
I know how to fill that one out. Want me to do it?
No, I have the manual that I wrote, so I should be fine. Let me at least do this much for you.
It's a big help, but you've been filling out paperwork for days now.
Doesn't the same go for you? Ever since you agreed to the concert, you've been busy with preparations, and you're practicing even more than before, right?
I don't want anything to happen to you from working too hard.
Oh, I know! I want to do stuff for you today, Emma. I'll make tea and rub your shoulders!
But I'm doing perfectly fine...
Don't worry, don't worry. Emma, just sit right there. The tea is... uhh...
Oh, the tea leaves are on that shelf. The pot and cups are all in that basket.
O-Okay, thanks. Um... Found them. How many tea leaves...
As many teaspoons as people plus one.
As many teaspoons as people plus one... Done.
Oh, you might want to warm up the pot and cups before you start.
O-Oh, right!
Right, I brought some snacks too! Umm... Huh? Where are they? I hope I didn't forget to bring them...
*Giggle*
I-I'm really sorry! I don't know how to do anything!
No, it's okay. This is soothing!
Huh?
You're doing your very best for me, and it's so cute. I feel it right here.
Cute...?
Hey, can I take over from here? I want to make some good tea for you.
O-Okay...
Here, you can have these cookies while you wait.
Did you make these yourself?
Yeah. I get good ideas when I'm doing things with my hands, so I make a lot of them.
I see... Oh, they're good.
Here, the tea's ready.
Your eyes must be tired from staring at paperwork all day. There's a good pressure point at the base of your head. Can you turn around?
Like this?
Right, right! This is the pressure point. You'll feel better if you push right here.
Well?
I feel a lot better...
Ugh... I'm so useless. I wanted to do stuff for you, but in the end...
There, there. Your feelings soothed me more than enough.
If there's anything that I can help you with, please let me know, Emma!
Sure! I'm always counting on you!
Ah, found you!
Emma, what is it?
*Pant*
I'd like your help with something!
Really?! I'll do anything you want!
Will I be any help? I might be completely useless again...
Really?! I'll do anything you want!
Will I be any help? I might be completely useless again...
No, I want to ask you for this! Please?
O-Okay! What do you need?
Actually, it's about what I want to do in the concert. I'm not sure if I can do it by myself...
Of course! If you want me, you've got me!
Oh, good. Then let's talk about it after school in the Club room!
(She said she didn't know if she could do it by herself, but what is there that she can't do in a live show? It must be important, so I need to give my full attention.)
Sorry to leave you waiting!
Okay, so right to the topic. I wanted to discuss the songs for the concert.
I've listened to all of your songs. Is it about the order that you want to sing them?
No, I'm thinking of singing all children's songs for this concert.
What?! Really?!
Yeah. It's a children's concert, after all.
So I wanted to ask you which children's songs they'd enjoy the most. Can you tell me what songs you listened to when you were little?
Let me see... "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," "The Elephant," "Go Tell Aunt Rhody," "The Dog Policeman"...
Mhm... Were there any seasonal songs?
Seasonal ones were like "Snow" and "Bonfire"...
I see, I see...
There are so many children's songs. They're all good songs, so it's hard to choose.
Hey, Emma, one suggestion...
Why not ask if there are any requests for songs to sing?
Requests?
Right. You remember how the kids couldn't stop making requests when you were singing on the beach? I think you should ask the kids what they want to hear.
I see... You're right! That's a great idea!
Thank you! I'm so glad that I asked you!
*Giggle*
Good work today!
Emma, you're smiling from ear to ear.
Emma, did something happen?
Emma, you're smiling from ear to ear.
Ehehe. Well, you know... I just can't help it!
What's up? Did something really good happen?
Emma, did something happen?
That's right! Look at this letter!
Hm? A letter from a little girl? Oh, your sisters... no, it couldn't be. It's in Japanese. A little friend of yours?
Yeah! I met them when I was volunteering at a Sunday daycare!
She had just moved, and she hadn't made any friends. She had trouble playing with the other kids.
I asked her to sing with me, but she kept running away.
But then she came to see my live show and sang together with me.
We've been really good friends ever since!
Wow, that's such a nice story...
Your singing has this power to make people feel at ease. It's like it's overflowing with, like, this warmth...
It's your charm as a school idol.
I could only become that kind of school idol thanks to you, you know?
Huh?
You see, I came to Japan, and all I wanted was to be a school idol. My dream came true, and I was satisfied.
Naturally, I wanted to work hard at everything I did, but I didn't know what kind of school idol I wanted to be. It was vague and hazy.
Everyone in the Club has a clear idea of what they want to do and how they want to be, right?
But I didn't have anything that I could say I wanted.
So whenever we talked about it, I felt like I was left behind.
But then you said to me that maybe it was something that I'd find as I did my school idol activities.
Then you thought together with me about what kind of school idol would be best for me.
You see, I was really happy about that. Even thinking back on it now, it fills me with so much happiness.
I feel so much at ease when I talk to you. I know that you'll accept me even if I reveal everything to you.
You're a place where I can be myself... something like my home.
I don't remember any of that, but... there's one song that comes to mind when you say, "home."
"Evergreen."
I feel like your song "Evergreen" gives a sense of security like a home.
*Giggle* That was the first song you wrote for me, when I wasn't certain. You wrote it because I wanted to become a school idol that soothed everyone who heard me sing.
Really?!
Even without your memories, it still makes you feel that way.
I'm so glad! Ehehe! I'm so happy!
...
Huh? What's wrong?
Sorry, but would you mind if I changed the topic? About the songs you'll sing at the concert...
Okay. We have a lot of requests already!
There's a song that I'd like to request.
Would you mind if I requested "Evergreen"?
What?!
It isn't a children's song, but it makes me feel like I'm listening to one. It's a familiar feeling, like something relaxing or reassuring...
So I want lots of people to hear the song. I'm sure that the kids will definitely love it. No, both the kids and their parents.
Maybe I'll take that request.
But can I ask for something in return?
What? I'll do anything!
I want you to play the piano at the concert.
I want to sing with you as accompaniment!
Hey, can you bring that board over here?
What?! This is supposed to go on the stage, right? It's too heavy! I can't!
Honestly, Puppy, you're way too weak. I'll carry it— Oof!
See? You can't carry it either, Miako. And I'm not a puppy!
It is not possible to do alone. Let's carry it together.
Yes, let's do that!
I'll take this part.
I'll take this one. Okay, go on three! One, two...
Hrrnnnm!
Carry it carefully to where I'm standing!
Careful! Careful! Okay, there!
Phew...
Emma, all that's left is decorations. We can handle it from here.
Thank you! Then I'll go check on the animal suits!
You even got animal suits? You're really into this, Emma.
Hey, did you hear about how many requests the kids made?
"Kasukasu"?!
She said, "requests the kids made."
O-Okay...
So, what about the requests?
Everything from children's songs to anime and hero show songs. There were tons of requests in all sorts of genres!
The truth is, I submitted a request as well...
Me too!
Look, you two...
I sent one too.
I did too...
I requested one directly...
Did we all have to send in requests?
Hm? "We all"? That means that you sent one in too! One of us!
Oh, be quiet!
She said she'd sing, so of course I'd send in one I wanted...
Ahaha! Yeah, I totally get it! I want to hear Emma singing near me all the time!
Mmmm! What a beautiful day!
It really is. Lots of kids are going to be able to come here today.
Let's put in the finishing touches before they get here.
Should I put the picnic blanket under the tree?
Yeah, I think that would be better.
I'll go put the sandwiches in the refrigerator with Rina.
Emma, you made this many sandwiches?
Yeah! The concert is going to go on the whole day! I want anyone who feels hungry to eat.
I wanted to make them all by myself, but everyone in the dorms helped out to make all of these!
They're so helpful!
Well, all I did was put ingredients between bread.
I stirred the eggs!
I washed the lettuce, you know!
*Giggle* Yes, yes, you all helped a lot.
Everyone was so helpful!
They'll get to eat yummy sandwiches while listening to the concert. What an experience.
It's like a combination of a picnic and a live show!
It's a really great idea! I want to do it too!
A live show with all-you-can-eat Kasumi bread rolls?! I'll definitely be there!
I'll reserve a seat for you! But before that, Emma's concert is today!
Emma, it's an emergency!
It isn't time for the doors to open yet, but a lot of kids are already here...
What?!
I get it. I totally get it. When you're excited for something, you wake up so early that day.
We aren't finished setting up... What should we do?
Emma, we'll finish setting things up. Can you go play with the kids?
That's right. Everyone came here early to see you, Emma.
You can leave the rest to us!
O-Okay, thank you! Then if you don't mind!
Good morning, everyone! Thanks for coming to see me today! Let's sing a lot of songs together!
It's already lunchtime. Time really flew.
That was nerveracking!
It's already lunchtime. Time really flew.
It really did. It feels like it just started a minute ago.
But I did start to feel a little hungry! Ehehe!
Ahaha! You did sing a lot!
That was nerveracking!
Was my accompaniment okay?
Of course it was great! Just relax!
I'm so glad... Oh!
You should eat something while the kids are having lunch.
Right!
Oh, but maybe I'll go check on them. I'm curious to know if they're enjoying the sandwiches we made.
Don't worry! They're all super focused on eating.
That's a big relief!
Oh, wait! I can't just sit and eat! You and the others need to take a lunch break!
Don't worry about that. We're taking turns on breaks.
You really only ever think about others before yourself.
That's not completely true... The theme for the concert today was having everyone come over to my house.
That's why I want to show as much hospitality as I can!
You've shown more than enough to both the kids and us.
You're singing all of the songs everyone requested too. It's the best hospitality anyone could ask for!
*Giggle* I was really happy to get all of those requests!
Everyone sings and dances together... I'm having so much fun right now.
I'm having fun playing accompaniment too. I feel like I'm receiving power from all of the little kids.
I do too! You feel the same?!
That's the strange thing about little kids... When I see their smiles, I feel like I can do anything.
You two, the afternoon session will begin in 30 minutes. Please finish eating and change costumes.
Okay!
I will come back for you five minutes before!
Change? We weren't just going to wear the animal suits today?
Right! I'm going to wear my usual costume when I sing "Evergreen."
From here on, it isn't the concert, but a school idol live show.
I hope you'll enjoy my song too!
Okay, let's finish eating and change! Hurry, hurry!
Um...
Oh, Rina! Did you finish making a new machine? Today's the day—
Um, there's something I'd like to talk to you about today.
Is that okay?
Sure...?
So what did you want to talk about?
Well, I found something in common between us.
Something in common?
Right. It's that we've both lost something.
We've both lost something? In my case, it's my memories. What about you?
My expressions.
When I was little, I would laugh and cry like everyone else.
But both my mom and my dad were busy with work, so after I could look after the house alone, they weren't home much.
We never went places or on trips, and they didn't come to my kindergarten or school events.
Even then, I could still talk to them over the phone or email or letters. So even though I wanted to be with them more, I could bear with it.
My mom and dad's work helps a lot of people. It's very important. I want them to do their best, and I want to help them if I can.
So I wanted to show them that I was okay by myself. I could do everything by myself, so I watched the house on nights and weekends too.
After some time, even if I read a fun manga or watched TV, I still wouldn't smile.
A friend even asked, "Being with me isn't fun for you?"
I told her that it was fun, but she said that she couldn't believe me because I didn't look it.
I wanted to be friends with everyone, but it got harder.
I lost my expressions.
So that's the reason...
Right. But now that Ai made the Rina-chan Board for me, I can express my emotions to people.
And now, my expressions can come out just a little bit more than they used to.
It's only enough for the auto-emotion converting Rina-chan Board that I use for live shows to detect, but I got some of mine back.
That's why I think you can get yours back too.
Rina... how did you get yours back? Did you use a machine like the ones you made for me?
No, I got them back because I became a school idol.
I changed after becoming a school idol.
Do you still like school idols? Are you still interested in them?
I like them... at least I think.
Hmm... I don't really know...
I like them... at least I think. I can't stop watching videos every night.
Hmm... I don't really know...
I can't give a straight answer, but I'm drawn enough that I can't stop watching videos.
I know that it's not as much as the old me loved them, but I do like school idols.
That's good!
Then I'll put on a live show for you.
Up until now, you've helped me so much. I want to return as much to you as a school idol.
When I see your live show, will I change too? Will I remember?
You'll change. Even if you don't remember everything, maybe you'll remember some, or feel like things are familiar more often.
If you change even a little in a good way, that's a great success. Rina-chan Board says, "Sparkle."
Huh? Rina, you're dismantling that machine? You still haven't tested it out.
Yeah. I'm canceling this plan for now. I'm switching to a different plan.
A different plan?
Right.
Rina said she'd put on a live show for me!
What?! Really?!
Really! Right, Rina?
Yeah!
I see, I see! Is there anything that I can help with?
Is it okay to ask you for help?
Of course it is! You can ask me for anything.
Oh, but wait just a second! I need to tell everyone else about your live show first!
Okay... "Rina says she wants to put on a live show! Assemble!" Sent.
We're going to have a strategy meeting right now, they said!
Hwawawa... That was fast. Rina-chan Board says, "Dizzy."
I'll get some tea ready for when they get here.
Can you help me too?
Okay, sure!
One, two, three, four...
Urgh...
Rina, do you want me to push a little more?
Rina, you're doing great!
Rina, do you want me to push a little more?
I-I'll do my best... Hrrmmm!
Rina, you're doing great!
I-I can... go a little more... Hrrmm!
Working hard there, Rinari!
Ai!
Heyo! You've been practicing hard all morning, so here's a little something for you!
*Sniff* This scent is... pickles.
That's right! Ta-da!
Wow, they look great!
Eat up, eat up! These are the best pickles that my grandma's ever made!
*Munch*
*Munch* Yeah, they're great! It's impossible to describe... This flavor that invokes nostalgia in all Japanese people...
Ahaha, I'm glad that you like them!
I'm looking forward to your solo live show! Keep at it, Rinari!
Yeah. Thanks, Ai!
Okay! Is that all the posters we had to put up?
Yeah. Thanks for helping me.
We want lots of people to know about it, so let's ask the station—
Ah! Rina, are you going to do a live show?
Yeah.
Yay! I can't wait— Shoot, I have cram school on that day!
Um... I'll make a stream for it. There'll be an archive too.
Really?! Thank you so much! I have a friend in this game who's a fan of yours. Can I tell her about the stream?
Of course. I'd appreciate it if you would. Thanks in advance. Rina-chan Board says, "Bow."
Thanks! I can't wait for the show!
Rina, are you sure about saying that you'll stream it on the spot?
It's okay. I've streamed lots of shows before.
Really? I thought that in-person shows were normal for school idols.
People have different preferences for viewing a performance. Some want to view it alone. Others want to have a small group in a karaoke booth.
I get tired quickly in crowded places too.
And some people might not be able to make it. It's better to give them an opportunity to enjoy it too.
I see... That certainly is true...
The one who came up with this idea first was you.
What?! Really?!
Yeah. That's why I'm really grateful.
I have lots of memories of things like this with you.
You and I created the school idol that I am together.
That's why... if you see my live show and you remember even a little bit or feel like more things are familiar, I'll be very happy.
I really hope for the same thing. Even if it's only a little bit, I want to get them back.
So I'm going to go ask if we can put up posters at the station!
Okay! Rina-chan Board says, "Ready."
I'm done adjusting the audio for the show.
Thanks, Mia.
This is just a piece of cake. I could do this in my sleep. Ask me anytime.
You're so amazing, Mia. You can do anything.
You used to do this too, you know?
Huh? Did I... really?
You're in the music course, right? You should even be able to do it now. Care to try?
But...
I'd like you to.
You've loved music since as long as you remember, right?
Yeah... But touching any of your songs the way I am now...
It's kind of scary.
It's impossible.
It's kind of scary.
It's impossible.
I mean, I still can't believe that I made songs this amazing.
I saw you singing in videos. All of the songs were a perfect fit for you, and I felt like there had to be some kind of story of how they were made.
I don't feel like I can understand that as I am now.
But they're songs that you wrote.
Music isn't really something you need to understand. You just need to feel and enjoy it.
Maybe I can't say that since I write all my songs based on theory.
But you changed me so that I can even say things like that, Little Baby.
I don't want you to feel scared about music.
My songs are our songs. So if you're scared to touch it by yourself, how about doing it together?
You mean me and Mia?
Right.
Okay, I'll try!
Phew...
How did you feel playing my songs?
It was fun!
They're such good songs. It'd be so much fun to sing them together.
All of them are great, but "Doki Pipo ☆ Emotion" felt kind of special. It felt so strange, like my fingers knew what they were doing...
That was the first song that you wrote for me.
It was the song that turned me into a school idol.
I've sung it more than any other, and you've played it more than any other.
So your body may still have it in muscle memory.
Oh, I see...
Do you really think so?
Oh, I see...
Do you really think so?
Before you wrote this song, we went to see Setsuna's live show together.
We experienced the whole audience's hearts become one there.
I was really envious of that. I wanted to be up there and connect with everyone's hearts too.
After the show, I talked a lot with you about my dreams, what I wanted to do as a school idol, what kind of school idol I wanted to be, and all sorts of things.
Frankly, I don't feel like I conveyed my thoughts very precisely back then.
But you smiled and saw right through me, and then you wrote this song.
Everything that I thought was hard and everything I wanted to be is all in this song.
It's a wonderful song that you wrote for me.
So I'm happy that you still feel something special about it.
This song might let me access you.
*Yawn*
*Giggle* That was quite a yawn. You didn't sleep much last night?
Ehehe... I stayed up pretty late.
You know how Rina's live show is coming up soon? They said I could change the audio for the show a little, so I was fiddling a little with it.
Wow, are you going to arrange it?!
I-I'm not going to do that!
Well, at first, I thought it would be nice if I could...
But after watching Rina's live show videos and looking at the notes I wrote on the score and the practice notebooks in the Club room, I couldn't bring myself to change a thing.
Every single note has feeling and meaning behind it. I could sense that again.
I thought that I was amazing for writing this amazing song. Ahaha...
Please always remember that feeling.
Right now, you are far too reserved. You need to hit us harder, with far stronger feelings!
We'll return you feelings with just as much power!
Whoa?!
What's happening? Rina-chan Board says, "Hwah?"
Huh? Setsuna, why are you hugging them?
I-I'm sorry. My feelings rose to my head...
I was just asking them to hit us harder and stronger with their feelings...
I'd like to ask for that too.
We school idols need the power of those who support us.
Me too. *Squeeze*
Then me too! *Squeeze*
Wait! I can't breathe!
Rina, have you finished changing? Please come this way once you're done!
Okay, close your mouth and stick out your lips.
Mmm.
There, lips done!
Rinako, that color looks great on you! I made a great choice in picking it!
Rina, may I comb your hair?
Yeah.
Is that a boxwood comb? Very nice.
Boxwood?
Right. This comb will make your hair shine.
Hey, someone's asking if they can use the big screen in the AV room to watch the stream...
Did we have permission to use the AV room?
Yes, I put in a request to use it.
Then let's go set that up!
I'll help with that too! Mia-chi, Setsu, can you take care of the streaming equipment?
Okay.
Leave it to us!
Thanks, everyone. It's in your hands. 
No need to thank us! We're looking forward to seeing your performance as much as anyone else!
Thanks!
Rina, they've finished adjusting the auto-emotion converting Rina-chan Board!
Okay, thanks.
But I think maybe I won't use it today.
What?!
Today, I feel like singing with my real face.
But isn't it important for conveying your feelings?
It is, but now I know that even without it, if my feelings are there, they'll get across. I can do it.
I want to convey them to you just as I am today.
I know that you'll feel them.
I'll sing with all that I have so that they reach you. So I'd like you to send your feelings to me too.
O-Okay!
That's a promise. *Squeeze*
We will go to meditate under a waterfall!
Under a waterfall?!
I understand your astonishment. However, as a result of my rational analysis, I believe that waterfall meditation would be the best course of action.
Why is that?
It is highly likely that the cause of your memory loss is something psychological.
Therefore, we must find the precise cause, which is hidden deep within yourself.
Meditating on yourself will be the fastest way to determine the precise cause.
That's what led to waterfall meditation...
Yes. I sometimes do it myself.
Under a waterfall?!
Yes. My sister takes me there.
According to my sister, it is a tradition in the Mifune family.
I see... So your whole family does it together?
I think my mother and father must do it at a different waterfall. It is a tradition, after all.
When my sister told me, I was similarly surprised like you.
It is also much more difficult than you would think.
H-How so?
First, the water is cold. It comes from a mountain spring, so that much is expected...
And the water is heavy. At first, I found it difficult simply to stand. If you lose focus for a second, your body will be washed away.
Uwahh...
But once you are able to meditate, everything changes!
If you stand straight, focus on your body's center, and send energy to your navel, you will not mind the weight and cold of the water.
The unending crashing of water improves your focus. You can almost see something on the backs of your closed eyes.
I am still inexperienced, so I cannot clearly see what that is, but in terms of meditating on yourself, I believe that waterfall meditation is best.
What do you think?
If you say so, then I'll try it out!
I-I don't think I can do it...
All right. If you say so, then I'll try it out!
I-I don't think I can do it...
I see...
(A waterfall? I can't do that... But she's suggesting it for my sake... Urmm...)
Is waterfall meditation safe for beginners? I've never done any kind of training, so I'm kind of scared...
It should be fine. I will teach you everything!
Then maybe I'll try it...
Yes!
We are almost there.
Your usual waterfall is right up ahead?
Yes!
But perhaps we should have lunch first? There is an open area up ahead. It is where my sister and I typically eat lunch.
My sister always says you need a meal before the waterfall and makes very big rice balls.
They have fried chicken and eggs and kelp inside. They are not well rolled, so the chicken sticks out a little.
But I love my sister's rice balls.
That sounds really good! Do you go out with your sister often?
Recently...
Until recently, my sister was traveling the world and was not in Japan. When she did come home, I would act very upset... I did not talk much to her.
But after some events, we are able to talk to each other like we used to.
Oh, I see. That's great!
Both you and the Club did so much for us.
I really want to remember the "some events" part.
I'll do my best today!
Yes!
Are you ready now?
Y-Yeah. Is this how you tie the sash?
Excuse me for one moment. The way it is tied now, it may come off...
There, it should be fine now!
Wow... The waterfall's bigger than I thought...
Please relax. I will explain how to do it!
And even if you fall down, I will be here to support you!
O-Okay!
(I said that I would do my best. I can't chicken out now!)
Shioriko, if you would!
(I-It's so cold! It's heavy! It's hard! I'm gonna fall!)
(Urgh... Focus on your core... Send energy to your navel...)
(Oh, I think I'm getting it. The sound of the water is nice... The water is so loud, but I can still hear the birds and the bugs...)
(What on earth happened to me?)
(I like Shioriko. I like everyone in the Club. I have so much fun watching school idols. They excite me so much...)
(So why did I forget about them all?)
(On that day... before I collapsed... what was it I was doing? I feel like I saw something...)
(What did I see again?)
*Sigh*
Are you tired?
Oh, no, I'm fine. I'm not tired, but, like...
When I was under the waterfall, I tried to remember what happened before I lost my memories.
I'm sure... I saw something... I thought something... Urgh, I don't think I've figured anything out...
I feel like I saw something that left a real impression. But I don't know what that was.
But I think my heart was full of excitement...
I can't remember. It's like the door closes the moment I get to it.
You took me all the way out here too. I'm really sorry.
That is fine. You can see the shadow of it. That is a good sign.
Now, let's go home for today.
Okay...
Oww...
What's wrong, Prez? Did you get yourself hurt?
All of my muscles are sore... Oww...
Muscle soreness sounds painful... Rina-chan Board says, "Anxious."
Did you do something?
Waterfall meditation. Shioriko took me to do it.
Waterfall meditation?!
Waterfall meditation?!
Waterfall meditation?!
Waterfall meditation... as in meditating under a waterfall? That?
Why would you do something like that...?
Waterfall meditation is so tough that it makes your whole body sore... Rina-chan Board says, "Shiver."
Well, I thought that I had to meditate on myself.
You aren't making any sense...
And you said that Shioko took you to go do it, so that means Shioko has experience doing it?!
Yes. I do. My sister takes me to go meditating.
Do your families also have a traditional practice for mental training?
Traditional practice for mental training...
I think that families that do have that are rare, Shioriko.
Huh? Are they... really? What about your families, Kasumi, Rina?
Nope, nope, nope! No training at all.
Yeah. None. What does it train?
It trains your spirit. Perhaps my family is special...?
Maybe it's Ms. Kaoruko that's special...
Well, that aside, what do you mean by meditating on yourself?
I want to find out the reason why I lost my memories. It's probably something psychological, so the cause or something like it has to be inside myself, so I need to look inside myself.
I see. So that's why you're training your spirit?
Did you find anything?
Hmm... I feel like... I could almost see something, but I can't really say I found something.
But waterfall meditation itself was fun.
What?! Even though your whole body is sore?!
Ahaha... I mean, that's true. At first, it was super cold and the water was super heavy, but I slowly got the hang of it.
It felt really strange too...
I'd like to do it again sometime.
I'm glad that I got to experience it.
My whole body hurts now, but I'd like to do it again sometime.
I'm glad that I got to experience it.
R-Really?! You would like to do it again?!
Yeah!
That is a relief!
Um, how about all of you? Would you like to do waterfall meditation together?
What?! I-I think I'll pass... Karin looks like she'd like it!
Me?! W-Well, I suppose so... It doesn't seem too different from swimming in the river...
Swimming... in the river?
N-Never mind! Uhh... Waterfall meditation, right? Yes, if the opportunity arises... What about you, Rina?
I'll do lots of warm up exercises. I'll do my best.
Come on, Kasumi, let's all do it!
Urgh... If you say so, Prez... I'll do my best!
Hear that, Shioriko? Maybe we can invite the whole Club.
*Giggle* Yes, we could!
*Sigh*
I was this close... to remembering something...
Oh, good! This is where you were!
Shioriko?
Are you all right? Is the muscle soreness still bad?
Oh, no, I'm fine... Well, I'm not, but I'm okay.
Whoa! Look at the time! Sorry, it's time to lock the Club room, right?
There is no need to rush. I still have not changed yet.
Is there something on your mind?
Yeah... I was remembering the waterfall meditation.
I talked about it on the day we did it, but can I talk about it again now?
Right before I collapsed, something... I feel like I saw something.
I had something in my hands, but then I had this uncertain feeling, and then I can't remember anything else. It's like the door closes. I can't go any further... Even though it's right there...
The door closes as you reach it... Perhaps you cannot muster the courage at the end?
That might be it. Maybe somewhere deep inside, I don't want to remember.
But the me right here and now wants to remember.
It's like there's a me that wants to remember and a me that doesn't want to remember.
That is like how I once was.
Huh?
I was in a similar situation before. I wanted to become a school idol, but I also thought that I could never be one.
As I watched the members of the Club, I was drawn so strongly to school idols, to the point where I wanted to become one myself.
However, just as strong as those feelings were, I thought that I could not do it.
I did not have the aptitude. After all I had done, I was ashamed to say that I wanted it. I searched for reasons to run from it.
There was a time when you thought that way? I'm having a hard time believing it.
Really?
Yes, really!
The reason I could change was you.
I know terribly well how painful it is to stop one step from your goal. And... because I do, I may be able to help.
Will you leave this to me?
Classmate (Silhouette image, no voice)
There is something I would like to try to restore their memories.
What? What is it?!
I would like them to listen to "Ketsui no Hikari"...
You mean that waterfall meditation didn't work?
I would like my song to give one last push towards the hope we saw in waterfall meditation.
They did say that they could almost see something.
That's true. They said they came close to grasping it.
Yes, precisely. From what they said, they felt like the door closed right before they were able to.
I would like them to open that door!
Nice idea! I think that your song's the best one to do that, Shiotte!
Yes, it is. That song is just right.
So you're doing a live show, Shioriko? I'll help with anything you need!
You'll want to do it as soon as possible. Let's decide who sets up what.
Oh, no... I am not certain that it needs to be a live show.
You mean you won't do a live show?
No, I do not think so. I simply want them to listen to my song.
I have a suggestion for you.
What is it?
Why not perform it at the next morning assembly?
What?!
Ooh! That way anyone who wants to see Shioriko perform can see it!
No, I cannot use a morning assembly for my own purposes...
That song is like a cheer of support for the whole school. It would not be for your own purposes.
Shioriko, if you are not doing a live show, you must do it at the morning assembly!
I "must" do it...?
I don't think you have a choice.
Shioriko, let's do it.
I am not sure about that...
Then how about taking a poll of the school? They can write yes or no and put it in the suggestion box. If they're okay with it, you don't need any reservations, right?
Yes...
Then that's settled! Let's start taking that poll right away!
Oh, Shioriko! I heard that you were going to sing at the morning assembly!
Huh? No, that is not yet guaranteed...
Really? The Club already started taking a poll, right?
Yes, we did make an announcement.
Most of the students have already put in votes for yes. I voted yes as soon as I saw the announcement.
What?!
Oh, that face says you don't believe me. Should we go check the suggestion box?
Y-Yes...
See? Look! The suggestion box is overflowing!
But are they really all votes for yes?
We can check. Let's see...
"Yes. I was surprised when she said she wanted to sing at the morning assembly, but Shioriko is so earnest, she must have an important reason. I would also like to hear her sing in the morning."
"A vote for yes. It'll pick me up in the morning. I want her to sing at every morning assembly." See?
This one, and this one... and this one... They're all yes!
Everyone in class said that if you wanted to do it, then they'd support you.
Everyone in Niji High really loves you.
Everyone's looking forward to it!
Everyone in Niji High really loves you, Shioriko.
Everyone's looking forward to it!
I-I am overjoyed...
I will do my best!
(Phew... I feel somewhat nervous. Performing at the morning assembly is unprecedented.)
(However, as they have allowed for it, I must do my very best.)
(To leave doubts and hesitation behind and advance even half a step forward... I will sing with that wish in mind.)
Hey, it's almost time for Shioriko's performance.
Yeah, it is.
This is the first time you're going to hear Shioriko sing, right?
Yeah, for the current me it is.
I'm kind of envious... The first time I heard this song, I was so moved. You get to experience that completely fresh a second time...
Oh, it's starting now!
Thank you all so very much for providing me with this opportunity today.
The song I will sing today, "Ketsui no Hikari," is a special song to me.
In the past, there was something which I wanted to do, but I avoided it by inventing reasons not to do it.
It is a wonderful song which expresses precisely my feelings at the time. I was able to grow and mature as a person thanks to this song.
I will put my heart into singing it for everyone... singing it for you!
Oh, these are our seats.
The cheerleading has already begun. It's incredible to see so many baseball lovers gathered in one place!
I don't like how you lumped everyone together as "baseball lovers."
Huh?
Everyone is here to seize victory together with their team. These cheers are a ritual to raise the team's morale.
I see... So the competition starts before the game even begins.
Right. You get it, Ayumu.
Should we go buy some drinks?
You guys haven't been to this stadium before, right? I'll go buy them for you. I know the shortest route there.
I'll help you. What do you want to drink?
I'll take oolong tea.
Maybe some iced tea.
Orange juice.
*Sigh* Little Baby, teach them the right way of doing things.
There's a rule that you need to get cola and hot dogs!
Huh? The right way? What was that again?
Girls... There's a rule that you need to get cola and hot dogs!
Huh? The right way? What was that again?
Argh! I just taught you the other day!
You guys better listen up! It's basically a rule here that you need to get cola and hot dogs!
Ah! Could it be that that's also... a ritual to raise morale and pray for victory?!
Yup!
I see... Then I'll do that!
Me too. I want my team to win. Rina-chan Board says, "Yis."
Cheer up, Mia...
Yeah...
It was a really close game!
Yes, it was!
However, there can only be one winner. Some days you smile, others you cry. How you spend your sorrow-filled days determine the future!
Setsuna, that's very motivational.
Ehehe. That was a line from an anime that I love!
That line strikes close to the truth.
*Sigh* But I really wanted to win today.
Because I invited you thinking it might help Little Baby get their memories back.
Huh?
The adrenaline from victory in serious competition stimulates the brain. I thought it might stimulate yours a bit.
Let's come back and cheer again sometime.
♪
Ah! Do you all hear that too?
Hear what? Rina-chan Board says, "Question."
This is... a live show! A school idol live show!
Wait, Setsuna?! Where are you going?!
*Pant* *Huff* Hey, Setsuna! Don't just run off like that!
I-I'm so sorry! I just had to...
They really were doing a live show. Rina-chan Board says, "Beaming."
You're right. I wonder what school they're from.
They're all so cute.
(Wow... They're sparkling so bright...)
Little Baby?
Oh, sorry. Did you say something?
No, nothing.
It's like, school idols really are awesome. Would you mind if we watched the show until the end?
Let's do that!
Let's cheer!
Yeah!
Today, Little Baby... Little Baby's face was shining.
It looks like they like baseball, but they'll always be them.
They might not remember, but they haven't changed.
What would you do if school idol live shows are good stimulation for them?
That's obvious. I'd want them to look at my performance, not some other girls'.
And that means...
Hello— Oh, Mia, you're early today?
Yeah. I've got a ton of stuff to do.
Want me to help? Anything I can do?
Then can you check if I'm filling out these forms right?
Sure, got it. Wait, are these...?
Yeah. I'm thinking of entering.
A school idol event.
You're going to be in a live show, Mia?!
It's an event, so everyone only gets one song, but I'm doing it.
Wooow! I can't wait! I can't wait another minute! Let me know if there's anything I can do to help you prepare!
Then can I ask right now?
Yeah!
I want you to play accompaniment.
Huh?!
Uhh... If you really want me to, then I will... but are you really sure?
I want you to do it, Little Baby.
What song?
I'm thinking of doing "I'm Still..."
That song was the first one that I wrote for myself.
Because I came here... I could only write that song because I met you guys.
I'll sing this song as a song for you, Little Baby.
I tried practicing the song at home.
How was it?
It feels really nice to play.
Thanks. Can you play it without any issues?
I think I can play it, but I'm nowhere near good enough to play it as your accompaniment.
Huh?
I don't think I understand the song at all.
If I'm playing it at the event, I feel like I need to understand the feelings you put into the song. I feel like if I don't, then the true charm of the song won't come through.
Little Baby...
So, Mia, can you teach more more about the song?
That song was one where I let loose all of the stuff that I bottled up inside me.
That's what you meant when you said "everyone has one or two things"?
Yeah...
Maybe you didn't want to talk about it...
No, it's fine. It's true what you said, Little Baby. If you're playing it at the event, you need to understand the song. It won't shake the audience otherwise.
And of course, it won't shake you either.
I said that I'd make it a song for you, so it'd better shake you.
You see, I couldn't sing until I came to this school.
What?! You couldn't sing?!
I couldn't sing when I was in front of people.
My family is a musical family. Remember how I told you my older sister was a singer?
Yeah, I've heard her songs playing in commercials.
Right. And my father is a tenor, and my mother is a musical actor.
Oh! So your Taylor family was that Taylor family?
Right. Well? It's a famous family, right?
Yeah...
Music's been part of my life from the moment I was born. Instruments were my toys.
I sang a lot too. My whole family sings a lot. Happy, fun, sad, lonely... It's practically faster to tell each other in song.
So music is a big part of your life.
Yeah. I loved it. I wanted to be like my family and express myself with music in front of people. I wanted to sing... That's what I thought.
But then, I was a coward.
They set up a whole stage for me, and I chickened out. I thought that all the eyes on me were judging if I were worthy of being a member of the Taylor family.
But that's...
Yeah, I know now. I'm sure they were all worried for me.
But back then, I didn't know that. I thought, what if I couldn't meet their expectations, and got scared.
Then I ran away. I had sullied the Taylor family name. I wanted to redeem myself, so I became a composer.
People praised my songs, and Lanzhu invited me here. At first, I wasn't interested in school idols, but I felt like a loser compared to them, lost my nerve, ran away, and it was terrible. I caused a ton of trouble.
But then Rina saved me.
And everyone else too. Naturally, you did too, Little Baby.
Me too?
The whole bunch of you is so weird.
You could've just left me alone... but you all...
I kind of get it. None of them can leave anyone in need alone.
And now, you're one of them too.
Huh?
You saw that I couldn't remember anything, so you couldn't leave me alone, right? So you're one of them now too.
No... well... I don't know.
Am I...?
You are!
At least, I think so.
You are!
At least, I think so.
I feel like I understand it a little.
This song... From a dark place to a bright place...
Resolving to pick up your frozen legs and take another step. You can get by just fine standing in place, but your heart asks if you really want to just stand there...
I'm sure everyone's had a similar experience before. That's why it speaks to their hearts.
Sorry for making you uncomfortable. Thanks for talking about it.
It's fine.
I think it's something that I needed right now, anyway.
Not gonna lie, until recently, I thought it would be fine for you to forget about it.
But then you said that all of it, the good and the bad, was a part of you.
I think that's the truth. Because without that experience, I wouldn't be here now. I wouldn't have met you or the rest of the Club.
The reason that I can live such a wonderful life now is thanks to my past.
I can say straight that singing is fun, and I can be proud of myself for doing it... It was necessary for this.
Hey, could I try playing it right now? I think I've got something.
Let's practice!
Huh?! Here?!
The room's soundproof, and we have a keyboard, right?
I mean, that's true...
I want to play it right now! I don't want to waste time moving! Come on, Mia! Let's practice!
O-Okay, fine! I'll do it, okay?!
Mia, have you packed everything for the event?
Oh, yeah, I did.
Didn't forget anything?
Nope.
Should I check again to be sure?
Why?! You already checked yesterday!
Yes, maybe, but there's no harm in double-checking, is there?
Okay, fine.
There, happy now? There's nothing missing in there.
Maybe it would be better to bring one more towel?
Oh, I have bandages that are perfect for shoe sores. I'll put two in here, Mia.
No, maybe I'll put four... Actually... the whole box...
I'll put some jelly packs in too.
I'll check what's inside the sewing kit one more time.
Mind if I put a good luck charm in?
I'll lend you my hair iron!
Maybe I really should go with you!
Argh! What is with all of you?! You keep packing more in every single day! I'll be fine!
Sh-She's right. Don't you think you're worrying a little too much?
But we can't help any more after this, right? Of course we'd worry.
She might be self-reliant, but she's still only 14-years-old.
I'm 14! But I'm a university student in the States! And a third-year here!
Huh?! Wait, 14...? What?!
Hm? Wait, you didn't know that?
Wait, didn't we tell you?
Miako's only 14!
Shut up, Puppy!
Why only me?! And I'm not a puppy!
Oh, I see...
I guess... it makes sense now.
She really doesn't look it...
I guess... it makes sense now.
What?!
I-I mean, you acted kind of childish sometimes, and that was cute! Oh, but I usually think you're usually a super responsible adult!
I'll forgive you this time.
Thank you...
She really doesn't look it...
I mean, she's always so responsible...
Wait, but sometimes she can be kind of childish? Wait...
Little Baby, don't let this change your mental image of me.
R-Right...
Look, I'm going to say it one more time. I'll be fine! I'll have Little Baby with me too!
So just relax and watch from your seats. Okay?
Wow... That's a lot of people!
Yeah, it is.
Look, they've only just opened the doors, but there's a huge crowd.
Yeah, there is...
Hey, Mia, is everyone usually like that?
Hm? What do you mean?
Overp—I mean, super worried about you?
Do we have to talk about that now?
They aren't always like that. But this is my first time entering into an event by myself, and they know about my past...
Seriously, I've gotten a lot of stage experience since. They worry too much.
But you've been a little distracted for a while now. Feeling nervous?
I am...
But that's normal for me. I'm always afraid that maybe I won't be able to sing again.
That's why I push through, one performance at a time.
Each time I push through, I can be proud of myself. The pride I build as a school idol gives me the confidence that no matter how scared I am, I can push through.
And today, I have you with me.
Hey, do you remember what I said? This song—
You'll sing this song as a song for me, right?
Yeah.
I've sung with the intention to accept my past. But today, I'm going to sing to face my past. I want you to feel that, Little Baby.
I don't care why you forgot everything. But what you've forgotten is a part of you. I want you to feel that it's an irreplaceable treasure.
Oh, time to stand by.
R-Right!
Let's have some fun today.
Yeah!
Morning.
Good morning!
You're early today.
Lanzhu said she was putting on a live show, so I thought maybe I could do something to help.
We got on the train five trains earlier than usual.
Ahaha, I couldn't sit still.
So where's Lanzhu right now?
Lanzhu's out for a run right now.
Huh? She's already started practice?
That's right. Like you, I came early thinking that I could help in some way, but she was already gone before I had arrived.
Right. She left this note saying that she was going for a run.
Lanzhu... What time did she come in?
Ah! Lanzhu!
Oh!
Having lunch now? Why don't we eat together?
Thanks for inviting me, but I have something I need to do.
What's that?
I'm going to go practice my dance on the roof!
You're not eating lunch?!
I already finished. I found this very good jelly packet! You can get all the nutrition you need instantly. It's wonderful!
Well, see you later!
O-Okay...
(Okay... I'm definitely helping after school!)
Lanzhu! Is ther anything I can help—huh? I was sure that she'd be here...
She said she'd do voice training after running, so she might be in the music room.
She said she was going to practice dancing too, so she might be on the roof.
Lanzhu... What kind of schedule did you put yourself on?!
*Huff* *Pant* She wasn't on the roof... I really hope she's here...
Lanzhu, are you here?
Shh.
Lanzhu fell asleep a moment ago.
Wow, she really did... Well, it's only natural when she's moving around that much.
She has a tendency to charge blindly in once she's decided on something. I thought that she had fixed it when she joined the Club, but...
That is how desperate the situation is for her.
Why would she go so far?
Huh? Is that a book there under Lanzhu? Did she fall asleep while reading it? It must be hard to sleep like that. I'll take it. There.
A book on wild birds?
Lanzhu likes reading books like these.
One time, she took in and raised a young bird that she named Chirpy. She has read a lot of these sorts of books ever since.
She said that she does not know when she might take in a young bird again, so she needs to gain knowledge for then.
She's studying between her practice sessions...
She'd prepare that much because she took in a bird just once...
She's studying between her practice sessions...
She'd prepare that much because she took in a bird just once...
She does not know how to hold back. She has high expectations of others, but even higher for herself.
I see...
Then someone has to watch and make sure she doesn't wear herself out.
Is that your job, Shioriko? You two are childhood friends, right?
Huh? How did you know that?
When this all started, in the letters that you gave me, Lanzhu wrote a lot about you.
What?! Lanzhu never said a word about that...
Ahaha. So I thought that she must really love you a lot.
Oh, Lanzhu...
However, I am not Lanzhu's babysitter. That is not a role that I could ever hope to fulfill.
Because Lanzhu is—
Oh no! Did I fall asleep?!
I need to start voice training right now!
Good morning, Lanzhu. Someone is here to help you.
Good morning, Lanzhu.
Squee! You came to watch me practice!
Would you mind if I played accompaniment for your voice training?
Why don't you call it a day for practice?
Um... Would you mind if I played accompaniment for your voice training? I think that's something I can do.
Oh, would you?! Then please do!
Why don't you call it a day for practice? You've been running around all day.
I'm perfectly fine! I still have a mountain of stuff to do!
I want to polish my singing much, much more. Can you and Shioriko give me a strict lesson?
Understood!
Okay!
Ahh... What a great training session! I can feel that my skills have grown so much!
Thanks, you two!
Oh no! Look at the time! I need to find Hanpen!
Huh? Hanpen?
Sorry, I'm going now!
She's gone... What is she up to now?
What could it be?
There's something that I'd like to discuss with all of you.
What is it?
It's about how Lanzhu's been acting lately.
She's so disciplined practicing every day. I was wondering if she was okay.
Lanzhu's stupidly tough, so I'm sure her body is fine.
Then are you concerned about her mental state?
Mental state?! No way at all!
She's destroying our life in the dorms!
Life in the dorms? What do you mean?
She wakes me up when it's still dark out for early morning training.
Huh? She's never come to my room before.
She did. She came back and said that you didn't wake up.
Sorry. Continue.
She leaves when you tell her no, but she keeps coming back.
If she doesn't do early morning training, she does late night training.
She knows that I'm nocturnal, so she always comes knocking.
For the first time ever, I nearly fell asleep while playing the keyboard.
I'm happy to get Emma's late night snacks, but Lanzhu's clearly going too far.
Lanzhu said she wanted to do it, so I want to support her however I can, but I'm a little concerned about her too...
Just how disciplined can Lanzhu be...?
That is the type of girl that Lanzhu is.
But as Mia has said, she is clearly going too far. Lanzhu's body may be tough, but she must have her limits.
I only hope we can restrain her somehow...
And that's where you come in, Little Baby.
Huh?! Me?! I couldn't possibly do something that none of you can!
No, you're right for the job. She'll listen to what you say.
I-I can't do it!
Could you try just once?
Please!
Help save Miako's precious sleep time!
Urk... Then I'll try just once. I'll talk to her about it...
It's in your hands, Little Baby!
*Yawn* I got here this early. Lanzhu can't be here yet...
I just hope I can convince her to slow down...
*Pant* Oh! Zao! You're here early. What's the occasion?
Huh? You're already running?!
Yes, I am?
You're heading to the Club room now, right? Let's go together!
On that note, where did you run from?
I did one lap on Ai's recommended route. The view from the bridge is the best!
The bridge...
(She doesn't need to tell me which bridge she means... She ran all the way out there, this early in the morning?)
(She's definitely going too far. I need to get her to practice with a little more concern for her health.)
(But Lanzhu always runs full speed ahead whenever she decides on something. What can I say to her?)
What's wrong? Why the long face?
U-Um... You see, Lanzhu!
I don't think it's good for you to keep practicing at your current pace!
Fatigue builds up even if you don't notice it, and if you overexert or injure yourself, you'll have to cancel the live show!
So—
Really? If you say so, then I'll be more careful.
Huh?
I said that I'll be more careful.
Oh... Okay. Thanks...
So can you be more specific about what I should do?
Whenever I'm alone, I'll definitely start practicing. I'd like you to come up with something else for me to do.
Something else to do... Uhh...
How about going somewhere together?
Maybe read a book...?
Oh, then how about going somewhere together? It's important to take breaks sometimes!
Maybe read a book...?
I read a book every day before I go to bed.
Oh, okay. Then... how about going somewhere together?
Squee! I like that! I like that! Let's do it! When do we go? Today? Tomorrow? The day after?
Uh... Next weekend! We'll hang out the whole day!
Tai hao le!
I wonder where Lanzhu is. She isn't replying to my messages...
(She's late? Wait, did something happen to her?! Lanzhu definitely isn't the type to be late for anything!)
(Maybe I should visit the dorms...)
*Huff* *Pant* Uhh... What was her room again?
Lanzhu! Lanzhu, are you there?!
What is it?
O-Oh, good!
Hmm...?
Huh?! Aiya! I must've overslept!
I'm so glad you overslept! I was scared to death thinking something happened to you!
I'm sorry! It's my fault! I went to sleep really late last night!
It's okay. Don't worry about it.
I'll get ready right now! Wait just ten minutes!
You can take you time. I'll wait in the lounge.
I'm ready now...
I'm really sorry for oversleeping...
Don't worry about it. You've been practicing way too hard lately. You're fatigued. If it's too hard on you, should we not go out and hang out in your room?
I didn't oversleep because I was tired. I'm going out with you today, so I was trying to find the best course to take you on. I couldn't stop doing mental simulations all night.
Huh? O-Oh... Thanks.
But I found the best course for us. Let's go!
This is the first place!
Wow, I haven't played games in a place like this in so long!
I heard about it from Rina. She said you had a lot of fun here! You can play here with me too!
This is the next one! I heard that Ai and her friends had a lot of fun here!
You can have a lot of fun with me too!
A maid cafe?! I-I'm kind of nervous...
Kanata worked here before. Kanata isn't here today, but she said the omelet rice was really good!
Let's have the maids draw hearts on them!
Huh, they're doing this kind of exhibit now. That's nice.
Shioriko said that she came here with you before. Shioriko must like to view art slowly like this.
I'm going to enjoy it too!
Phew... We did so much today!
Had fun?
Yeah! Thanks for taking me to all sorts of places!
*Giggle* It was worth planning it all.
There's one more place I'd like to go. Can we go there?
Of course! I'll go anywhere you want!
Wow, I haven't been to this park in a while. I used to come here sometimes with Ayumu when we were little.
There's a lake and lots of blooming flowers. We'd catch bugs in the summer.
Catching bugs... Then let's go catch bugs together sometime!
I want to go on a walk, but can we visit the park management office?
Sure... but why?
You see, I want to give this to them.
Oh, is that... a birdhouse?
That's right! I made it!
There are lots of wild birds living in this park. That's why the park management puts up birdhouses for them.
Shioriko told me that I could donate birdhouses to them for charity, so I come to donate them whenever I finish making one.
Look, I made it pretty well, right? Making a birdhouse is easy work for Lanzhu! Heheh!
Shioriko told me that you were studying about birds ever since you took one in. You were making birdhouses for them too!
Making birdhouses isn't the only thing I'm doing.
Look at this!
Huh? What's that? It only looks like a furball to me...
That's right, it's a furball. But it's the ultimate furball. I collected the fur that came off Hanpen when I brushed her.
Birds want these when they make their nests.
A room for little chicks padded with Hanpen's fluffy fur... It'll be the comfiest one ever!
You really are amazing, Lanzhu. You're always doing so much.
It's only natural for me to be amazing!
We'll go for a walk after I give them this. I'll show you the trees that have my birdhouses on them!
Okay!
*Yawn* Good morning, Ayumu...
Good morning. *Giggle* You look sleepy.
Yeah. Waking up early every day is hard...
It's hard, but I can keep it up right now.
I know. Watching Lanzhu practice motivates me to do something too. I feel like I can't just sit still.
Ever since you started supervising Lanzhu's practice, she's stopped going way too far, but her practice is super focused.
She was always really good, but she's gotten way, way better. It's like there are no limits for her.
I think it's amazing that she has something that she can put that much effort into.
From my perspective, you're just as amazing.
I mean it from the bottom of my heart.
Huh?! I-I'm not amazing at all!
Anyway, let's get ready and go to school! I'm sure Lanzhu's already ready to head out!
Uwah, you're right! She'll start practicing if I'm not there to supervise her!
Morning! Is Lanzhu here?!
Hey, you're late! I'm tired of waiting!
Praise me for waiting until you came. I kept my promise with you.
Good job! Thanks for keeping it!
Heheh! Of course I would!
Anyway, the live show is finally tomorrow! We're doing final adjustments today!
I need to put even more work in today! Now, time to go running!
No running all the way to the bridge!
I'm completely ready!
Huh?! There's still some time until the live show!
That's how it is. I'm Lanzhu, you know!
That's true... That's what makes you who you are.
That's how it is, huh...
That's true... That's what makes you who you are.
That's how it is, huh...
I want you to see it even a minute sooner. Let's get started already.
O-Okay... Then maybe we can?
Yes, we will. After you see it, your memories will come back too. You want your memories back as soon as possible, right?
Yeah, I really hope that I can get them back...
You will. I know it.
I'll give you everything that I am.
In my condition now, I can do that. Watch me!
School was so much fun today!
I was so worried because I lost my memories, but everything was just fine thanks to everyone in the club.
I can't keep making them all worry. I need to do my best to be helpful to them!