Huh? Why do the three of you have such pensive looks on your faces? Is something up?

Ohhh! Prez! Perfect timing!

Shizuku's apparently mulling over how to prepare for her role in the Theater Club's movie.

It's just as you said. This role will be a challenge for me, but I can't quite wrap my head around how to portray it.

Oh, that's right… Your role is a samurai who manages a band of ghost-busting samurai. Er, the enemies are “Phantoms,” right?

That's right. I'm the senior officer who leads a band of masterless samurai on a grueling mission where one slip-up can easily lead to death. I put them on edge and isolate them.

You did mention that all of the samurai are scared of your character because she's so strict.

That's right, but the reasoning behind it is because my character actually cares for them.

I've tried out different variations, but this is a role I'm not familiar with at all, so I don't know what's right anymore.

If only I had another hint of some kind…

Hmm… I got it! Shizuku, come with me for a bit!

[Fade in/out.]

I see. Now I understand why you want to see how I conduct myself as the school council president.

When I heard about the kind of character Shizuku's been asked to play, I figured you seemed like a close fit, Shioriko.

Being strict with everyone because you care about them… That's you to a T, Shioriko. So please help us!

Yes, Shioriko! Please!

Strict… Very well. If I'll do as an example for you to reference against, then sure.

Thank you, Shioriko!

[Fade in/out.]

Is that so? So that means there haven't been any issues following the repair of the equipment. Please do continue to seek me out if you require any advice.

However, make sure you follow the instruction manual for the equipment.

Adhere to the stipulated load and frequency values, and take responsibility as the club president to instruct your members. We should not wait until someone gets hurt to act.

Although, I do understand how it feels to want to push further when you're doing well. Let's make sure we all act in moderation.

[Fade in/out.]

And that's the end of my work for today. Was I of any use to you?

What did you think, Shizuku?

Wow! You completely embody the role of the senior officer!

You're strict when it comes to talking about rules that need to be observed, but I can feel your kindness through the words you say afterward.

I think I get it now. I should include feelings of consideration for the samurai when I recite the senior officer's strict lines…

Um, Shizuku? Shioriko's getting all embarrassed.

I'm not embarrassed or anything of the sort!

You shouldn't be embarrassed! What I said just now was the truth, after all. You really do care about everyone at Nijigasaki. I'll model my character after you!

And thank you too, Shioriko!