You, Ruby, welcome to Otonokizaka!

Thanks for having us… W-Wow! There are so many costumes!

It's not every day that we can take a good look at the costumes you made, Kotori. I love this!

Are you sure it's okay for us to barge in here, though?

Of course! I'd be really happy to hear your thoughts on the costumes if you don't mind.

Kotori, why don't you ask them for advice about the costumes for the next live show?

Oh, yeah. That's a good idea!

Actually, I was hoping to put my recent fashion show experience to use by making costumes for the next Printemps live show that are way more amazing and novel.

Way more amazing and novel?! Wow, that's an awesome challenge to take on.

I'm afraid it's not going so well. I'm starting to think that maybe making new costumes that balance out all three of our looks is impossible.

Aha. So when you said you couldn't come up with any ideas for costumes, it was because you were trying to create something you've never done before.

It makes sense. It'd be really hard to get the balance right between everyone's costumes.

But you know what? We're huge fans of your costumes, Kotori!

Huh?

To be honest, I wonder if you even really need them to be super novel or awesome.

What?!

Yeah, school idol costumes can be lovely even without being amazing or novel. All of your costumes are really wonderful, Kotori.

Just look at this costume here! It rocks! Your costumes really make me feel that being a school idol isn't just about singing and performing onstage, Kotori!

I see! Rather than novelty or being awesome…the most important factor is if it feels like a school idol costume!

I guess that's what I've always prioritized when making costumes.

Thanks for talking it through with me, you two. I think I get it now!

*Chuckle* That's great, Kotori!

Just call on us any time you have a problem!

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It's great that you got to talk with You and Ruby, isn't it, Kotori?

Yeah! I got so stuck thinking about how I needed to put my fashion show experiences to use that I ended up going around in circles.

I want to say thanks to you as well.

To me? But I didn't do anything.

I feel like I got a bit better at seeking advice after meeting you. Until then, I tended to keep everything bottled up.

Oh, Kotori.

Do you think you can come up with some new costumes now?

Yeah! I've already come up with an idea actually…and I could use your help with it. Would you mind?

Who, me?