Phew. I finally finished writing in everyone's practice notebooks. I didn't mean for that to take so long.

All the girls are amazing though. Our horizons have broadened more than I could ever have imagined when we started.

And I want to be even more of a help to the School Idol Club. I want to support the school idols!

And to do that, I'd better take the time to think about myself, too.

[Fade in/out.]

I'm tired… I walked so much…

Yeah, you did.

And I was having such fun shopping with you that I bought so much.

I promise that dress you bought is going to look great on you.

Y-You really think so? *Giggle* Thank you.

I already want to make plans to wear it on a day out.

…But before that…

What's wrong? Is something bothering you?

Whaaa?! Not at all! It's just…

Just what?

There's just something on my mind. How could you tell?

*Chuckle* I mean, I've known you forever. I knew something about you seemed off.

So you knew. I can't hide anything from you, Ayumu.

Nope. And you'll never have to either.

Well, listen… I'm thinking about going abroad. I want to broaden my own horizons.

I want to do go on a learning excursion with the music department, to one of the homes of entertainment, like New York City, Los Angeles or Las Vegas.

When I see everyone being so forward-looking, I want to support them…so I've been thinking about how I can go on being involved in music.

So that's why I—

Whenever you go, take me with you.

Huh?

You really think of our futures as your own, don't you?

So I want to stay by your side as we embark on this journey.

You're special to me. You're always giving me courage and showing me new things.

I know I can handle anything so long as you're with me.