It's already evening. I should get going.

Forgive me for keeping you here so late.

No, don't worry about it. I didn't expect to talk to you this much today, so I had fun.

*Giggle* I had fun, too. I am glad we talked.

Instead of sneaking around like a ghost, make sure you say hello next time.

Oh, don't remind me about that.

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…Dia?

Yes?

Isn't it tough being a school idol, the student council president, and learning koto and flower arrangement all at once?

Tough, you ask?

Yeah. I thought it was hard just being a school idol while trying to keep up with studies.

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When you go to school, you're doing school stuff most of the day. Then you have tests and homework, so you need to study after school.

To use the time you have left to write music and make clothes and learn dancing…just seems really hard.

Then on top of that you have student council and other lessons. You're a senior member of Aqours, so you have to take care of the younger members, too.

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Are you saying you're worried about me? If so, then you have my thanks.

However, it is not necessary. It is hectic at times, but that's what I want.

Just because it is hard does not mean I'm going to run from it. Besides, working hard is better than lazing about for me.

If that's how you feel, I have nothing to say. Just don't overdo it, okay?

Yes, I know. Knowing your limits is an important skill to have in life.

You really are mature, Dia.

Of course I am.

Dia, will you play your koto for me sometime? I only got to hear a little bit today.

Why of course. Prepare yourself to listen so that nothing bad happens.

*Gulp* Okay…

*Giggle*

Hey Dia, you have a concert coming up, right?

Yes. All of us are working very hard.

I'm gonna go see you guys! Seeing you in student council or playing koto is great too…

…but the Dia I know is the Dia Kurosawa of Aqours.

Yes, I am proud to be a part of Aqours. I hope you are looking forward to the concert. We will make sure you have a blast.