Hello. You're both here early today.

Umi, we actually have a favor to ask of you.

Umi, save us… Rina-chan Board says, “Wobble.”

Rina, what's the matter?!

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You're filming a video?

Yeah. We're making a video to show people around the Nijigasaki campus, and I thought I'd have Rina introduce an area of the school.

But…I'm anxious about appearing in the video by myself.

So we came in the hopes that you'd have some sort of advice.

I see. So that's the situation.

What I prioritize in live shows is expressing my heart and sharing it with others. I think I spoke to you about this before as well.

Yup! It's super important to express and share your feelings.

And not just at live shows. I think that the most important part of human communication is expressing and sharing your heart.

I know you may be nervous about doing it alone, but you have us with you. And most of all, you have all the people waiting to watch you in this video.

Wow, really? So filming this video will also be my chance to try out what you taught me, Umi?

You came one step closer to me by coming to see my solo live show.

So I believe you can take another step. Let's step forth together!

Umi… I feel like I can do it now! Once the video is done, I'll send it to you.

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This is my favorite place.

Here is the best place to see all the club members smiling, so I like it a lot. Rina-chan Board says, “Hearts.”

Do you all have a favorite place? If you do, I want to hear what it is.

I'd like to see your smiles again at a live show. I'll be waiting.

[Fade in/out.]

That was good. No, that was great! I'm sure Rina was nervous about appearing alone in the video, but she executed it beautifully.

She told me that she wanted to show the video to you today no matter what. I think she's going to come here with me tomorrow.

Ah, I'm as happy for her as if it happened to me. She found her courage, took a step forward, and made progress.

So this is the joy you get from providing support. *Giggle* Now I believe I understand a little of how you feel supporting us.

Mm-hmm. I always get so much joy out of supporting you, Umi.

*Giggle* Thank you! It really felt like I'd become her big sister as I watched over her.

When you're watching over someone all the time, you really do start to feel like family. I definitely get that.

You too? Although… I wish you'd feel a little differently towards me.

Huh?

Oh! It's nothing, I'm sorry. I think I just said something utterly ridiculous!

In any case! Because I have you to support me wholeheartedly, I could tell Rina my feelings wholeheartedly too.

While I was contemplating my advice for Rina, it gave me the chance to reexamine how I think about myself. I'm incredibly grateful to both you and Rina.

Thank you from me too. You getting up the courage to do a solo live show is why Rina saw it and I think that it gave her courage too. Both of you are so amazing.

If you're right about that, then…I've got to keep making my way forward, step by step.

The time I spend with you is so worthwhile and very useful in terms of my growth as a school idol. What I mean is…

I…want us to stay close. Will you keep supporting me?

Oh, Umi… Thank you. Let's do our best, from now on too!

Yes! I have a lot to learn, but I'll stay in your capable hands!