Mind if I come in?

It's a little small, but make yourself at home.

Thank you. I'll never forget your kindness.

*Laugh* It's no big deal. It feels kind of weird to have you here, but it's fun. Oh, I guess I shouldn't say running away from home is fun.

No, it's alright. I actually do think this situation is fun.

It's almost like being at camp or something.

Yeah. I'm happy you think it's fun too.

Hey, Setsuna? Can I ask you about what happened? With your parents, I mean.

Sure. I guess you deserve a proper explanation.

After the election, you were saying you wanted to talk to your parents. I take it it didn't go well. You were late to the solo event.

Yes, you're right. It didn't go well at all. We argued on the morning I snapped as well.

Ah, I see.

My parents think the reason I'm not student council president anymore is because of being a school idol.

But that's not so. I didn't have the strength everyone was looking for. Mifune's way of doing things just got more support.

I explained that over and over, but they just wouldn't understand. They kept telling me to quit being a school idol, go to cram school, and learn something useful.

But I only feel like myself when I'm a school idol.

How many more times am I supposed to talk to them? I'm just…exhausted.

I don't want to quit being a school idol. I need to convince them somehow.

Can you help me think of a logical explanation that might help them understand?

Hey, Setsuna? Have you tried telling them that you really like being a school idol?

Huh?

You want to try to get through to them with a logical explanation, right?

Yeah…

If you do that, they won't understand your feelings. You know what I think is great about you? You're able to convey your feelings to others.

You boldly state what you like. You have this passion that comes from your heart and through your words, and we get to experience it. I think it's amazing.

I really admire your strength. You should show that side of yourself to your parents. Maybe then they'll understand you.

I've never thought about it like that… I never talk to them about what I like. Even my favorite anime, books, and manga are a secret.

Why's that?

Like I said, my parents are really strict. So I feel like I have to defend everything I like with a logical explanation.

But that hasn't worked at all so far, so I guess I need to try a different approach.

Exactly. The Setsuna I know faces things head-on with the power of positivity.

Thank you. I feel a lot better after talking to you. I've realized I never told my parents how I feel.

Then let's show them who you really are.

Okay! I'll do it!