Thank you for coming today, Shioriko.

Oh, we're always happy to welcome others who want to help out any time. I should be the one thanking you.

And I want to thank both of you. I'm the one who said that I wanted to read the kids a story.

Thank you for accepting my request. Rina-chan Board says, “Bow.”

And I should also thank Shizuku and Kasumi for coming out as well. Thank you.

*Chuckle* I can't wait to see if my acting skills will work on the little ones!

And I can't be the only one left out, you know! We first-year students have to stick together.

Everyone's got your back, Rina.

Yeah.

But why did you want to read the children a story out of the blue like this?

Is it something that you need to do to help with writing the signature song for the Game Club's film?

Will it help me write the signature song? Hmm… I guess so.

You see, there's this girl in the Game Club's movie who likes to take on all kinds of challenges. I thought that she was amazing.

So I thought that maybe I should try something new too, just like her.

And that's how I came up with reading a story to kids.

I loved picture books when I was little. They were so exciting and fun for me.

I always wanted to share those feelings with the kids in my life, but I never thought I could do a good job.

But now I want to try something new.

You also had someone who read stories to you when you were little?

No, I read them on my own. My parents were always busy with work, so they weren't around much.

Oh… S-Sorry, that was insensitive of me to ask.

There's no need to apologize. I had fun reading those stories, and I like telling you more about myself.

Aww, Rinako! I'll do my best to help you out today!

[Fade in/out.]

Those little kids were super excited.

Things went well today, but taking on new challenges doesn't always end with success.

But even so, I want to keep challenging myself. Like that girl in the movie.