What?! You want to take off your Rina-chan Board for the next show?!

You think it's no good?

No! I'll support you no matter what you do.

I posted the video from the solo event like you said. From the comments, I feel like people really get that the Board is a part of me. There were so many comments.

So do you…feel a little better about yourself?

Yeah. I think people will see me for who I am no matter what.

Yeah.

I feel so much braver. It was like people were telling me I'm fine the way I am. So I want to take a step forward for them.

And that step is taking off the Rina-chan Board?

Yes. I want to show more of myself to all the people who support me.

That's great! Alright, let's think of a Rina-chan-Board-free performance!

Okay. I want to share my happiness and enjoyment through my smile.

[Fade in/out.]

*Sigh* I can't do it. Smiling is really hard. Rina-chan Board says, “Slump.”

It's okay! I totally understand.

I can't smile and even my voice sounds sad… Maybe I…

Hmm, maybe you're overthinking this, 'cause you're a completely different person when you're singing. I took a video of you performing. Wanna see?

[Fade in/out.]

I look so awkward…

But you looked like you were enjoying yourself, and I enjoyed myself because of it. Why don't you forget about your facial expressions for now?

No matter how much you smile, if your spirit isn't there, it looks fake. But even if you're not smiling or it looks awkward, it'll be real with genuine feelings.

Genuine feelings…?

Don't think about doing it well. In fact, don't think about anything at all. Just cherish what's in your heart and the rest will come.

What's in my heart…

Alright, I think I get it. I'll give it a try.

*Laugh* You and your Board really are one and the same!

*Giggle* Seems like it, huh? But I need to put it aside for now.

Watch over me, little Board.