Ayumu, it's almost time for the event to start.

Ack, I'm so nervous…

Sorry. It looks like I added more pressure onto you even though you were already nervous. The venue is really packed. Maybe all of your fan club members are here?

There are THAT many people?!

And they're all fired up with excitement. You can totally tell everyone's waiting impatiently. Ayumu, are you okay?

Yeah, what you said just now put me into the right mindset. I gotta make sure I don't lose out to everyone's enthusiasm!

Because everyone here's come to see me!

Yup, and nobody else. They're all here for you.

I'm so happy that they've set aside time just for me. I can't wait to see everyone.

Since today's the day they'll be seeing the new you, right?

Yup! I'm gonna do my very best so that everyone feels glad that they came!

That's what you always do, so I'm sure you'll be fine.

*Giggle* It's strange how I genuinely do feel like I'll be okay when I hear you say that to me.

If those words put your mind at ease, then I'll say them as much as you want. I know you'll be okay. You'll have the most amazing time with all of your fans.

Thank you.

All right, it's almost time for the curtain to rise. Break a leg!

Thanks! Make sure you watch over me as well, okay?

[Fade in/out.]

There you are! So this is where you've been, huh?

I'm burning up. I came here to cool off a bit.

I don't blame you. The whole venue hit a fever pitch of excitement.

Yeah, everyone got me all fired up, so I felt more passion than ever before.

*Chuckle* You and all of your fans looked like you were having a blast!

*Giggle* Thanks. Listen… I know I said I wanted to change and have more confidence in myself.

But I feel like maybe I've actually grown to love myself, somehow.

I found it amazing that I could bring smiles to everyone like that. From the bottom of my heart, I felt such love for myself and my ability to do that.

I really am glad I invited you to become a school idol. I've always known how amazing you are, and now so many other people do too.

What?! You're the truly amazing one here! You know me better than I know myself!

*Chuckle* You're laying the compliments on way too thick. But if that's what you really mean, then I want you to let me continue to cheer you on, right by your side.

Come on… I'm the one asking for you to do just that. I want you to always watch over me!