S-So, Setsuna… It seems like everyone knows what you're up to now.

What?

Setsuna! Kasumi tells me you're drawing a manga?

Oh, I'd love to read your manga! Can I see it?

Me too. What's the story about?

U-Um…

Lay off her, guys! Can't you see that you're upsetting the artist?

She's very busy, so you can't distract her!

Say, Setsuna! I won't be distracting, so can I get an itty-bitty peek at your story?

That's no fair. Rina-chan Board says, “Hmph!”

H-Hey, guuuys!

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They've all gone back to practice, Setsuna.

Really?

*Sigh* That startled me a bit.

*Giggle* Yeah, me too. Guess I'm not the only one looking forward to reading your manga, huh? We're all excited about it!

I'm so honored. I can't believe the excitement in all of your eyes.

I hope that reading it will make you feel just as excited. That's the kind of story I'm going for!

If anyone can do it, you can, Setsuna!

Do you really think so?

Yeah! After all, what's the one thing you need to write a story that really moves people? Heart, right? It's just like being a school idol.

Whenever a school idol performs with passion in her heart, we in the audience can feel it too!

I see… I totally agree!

Now isn't the time to worry about having my ideas perfectly figured out. I need to pick up my pen or I'll never get started!

I saw a contest for a Rookie of the Year award in a magazine for manga artists. I was thinking about entering it.

Would you please help me with my manga?

You don't even have to ask!