(It's already dark out. I was so caught up making everyone's practice schedule I didn't notice. Everyone probably went home already.)

[Fade in/out.]

Everyone! It's almost time to go home! Wait… Karin, are you the only one here for after school practice?

Oh, I didn't think you'd show up. Kanata and Kasumi are in the back getting changed.

Okay. I'll go tell them.

But before that… Karin, don't you think you've been working a little too hard, staying after school every day?

No, I think I haven't been trying hard enough until now. I mean, she's in the club.

Anyone who sees her is sure to be inspired.

Who, Setsuna? You two really get along, huh?

*Giggle* You think so? Unfortunately, you're wrong about that. I consider her my rival, but she doesn't feel the same way.

I'm sure she does! You're definitely good enough to not be overshadowed by her!

Thanks, but not being overshadowed is a far cry from being above her.

Oh, umm… Well…

*Giggle* Sorry. I was just being mean. I love your brutal honesty, though.

I love this club. I feel like it's really fulfilling for me.

It's a whole different feeling from modeling. Becoming a school idol has allowed me to feel this way for the first time ever.

What do you mean?

While I'd been working as a model, I never really thought competitively about other models.

I just did what I was told, got praised, and felt kind of good about myself.

But now it's different. I feel like I want to be better than everyone on this path that I've chosen.

I'm not at the point of achieving my ideals yet, but it's fulfilling pursuing my goals every day. That's what it means to be fulfilled. I never really felt that with modeling.

So, I'm grateful for you.

For me?

If you didn't invite me to this club, I never would have lived a life like this. I never would have met a rival I didn't want to lose to.

So, I'm grateful. Thank you.

I'll use every ounce of diligence to be the school idol I want to be, so please help me!

Karin! I'll support you the best I can! I'm looking forward to it!

Hey, now! Don't forget about the rest of us, either!

That's no fair, Karin! I want her to support me a lot, too!

I'm going to support you as best I can too, Kasumi.

Oh, I thought I had exclusive rights. Oh well.

K-Karin!