I've finished my story, Prez. I want you to be the first to hear it… Would that be okay with you?

It would be my honor, Shizuku.

Then I'll begin. This is the story of a young girl…

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The young girl's heart was filled with hopes for tomorrow. Tomorrow, she would put on a performance she'd always dreamed of.

Though of course, she did have her worries. All sorts of concerns prickled at her mind. What would she do if she messed up? What would she do if it didn't go well?

[Fade in/out.]

“I knew you hadn't lost your passion for being a school idol!”

With those words and a brilliant smile, all the girl's worries vanished without a trace. It was then…that my life began anew.

This is a place where each of us can express ourselves the way we want to, and follow the path we want to.

[Fade in/out.]

There really is no better way to describe the new School Idol Club.

Though the people around me have very different goals, they're all focused intently on the future they want, just like I am.

There by our side was someone who always gave us strength and supported us.

In this world, I'm able to be a bit more selfish and play the roles I want to play.

There are so many school idols that shine bright in my imagination. The playful little prankster. The cool and confident type. The mysterious type.

There are countless school idols within me that are just dying to be seen.

Can I ever play them all?

That's not a question. I WILL play them all. And I want to tell all of you about it!

[Fade in/out.]

What kind of school idol will I play tomorrow? What kind of life will I perform?

Our stories fill the pages of these empty notebooks. These stories will become our future. They will be the scripts of tomorrow.

This world is my stage! It's up to me what sort of character I'll be and how I live. My life will be how I want it to be!

This is a formal challenge, from the scriptwriter I am today to the leading lady I'll be tomorrow!

Can you play that type of school idol?

Can you fill the stage with your smile?

“Of course I can!” I'll respond with a confident boom.

But deep down, I know I'll still have some of those doubts pricking at my heart.

They'll always be trying to drown my heart in their darkness!

[Fade in/out.]

Whenever I sense that, I just have to remember one simple thing.

I remember the person who reached out and pulled me back into the world of school idols and acting that I'd always loved.

[Fade in/out.]

When I took her hand, those doubts turned to excitement.

“No matter what happens, I'll be there for all of you! I'll do everything in my power to support you!”

I just remember the warmth in her hand.

That's why I act to this day. It's why I can tell you about the most magnificent school idol I have in my heart.

[Fade in/out.]

Phew… So, what did you think? Did my story touch your heart?

Are you the main character in your live reading?

Hmm… I guess you could say that, but it's not 100% accurate. It's kind of me, but it's kind of not.

Got it.

But it's definitely a story that allows me to live vicariously through the beginning of it all, any time I want.

I know it's just a story, but it still makes me happy to hear. Okay, let's make a song that'll go perfectly with your reading! Then you can let everyone in the fan club hear!

Okay!