Were you on the phone just now talking about making your costumes?

…Yeah.

Honestly, you should talk to us about these kinds of things too. We're your fellow sub-unit members after all—

No! I can't do that!

D-Do you have that little faith in us? I mean, you're right that we probably can't come up with the same fallen angel ideas that you can, but…

That's not it at all. It's just… I really wanted to think up the costumes all by myself, just this once.

But why?

Riko, Mari, and everyone else in Aqours is always indulging me. I don't have to hide my fallen angel status around them, nor put on false airs.

Everyone talks to me lots and treats me wonderfully. I'm so happy, not only that I joined Aqours, but also because I'm a part of Guilty Kiss. I love everyone here so much.

So I wanted to repay everyone for accepting me for who I am… But I just don't know how to go about it.

So when you suggested focusing on my ideas this time, I thought I had the solution! I decided to think up a design that would be sure to please both of you.

But…the more I thought it over, the harder it was to come up with any ideas at all. And it would defeat the purpose to stress you two out by asking for help.

So that's why you asked Setsu for advice. But why her, specifically?

She lent me lots of useful materials. Also, she has a somewhat similar aesthetic taste to mine.

You have a point there, actually.

Urgh. What a tragedy that you must witness me in this sorry state. My dignity as Yohane lies in tatters.

Yoshiko…

All right! Never mind that. It's time to announce today's practice schedule!

Huh?! Is now r-really the time?

Here's what we have planned for today's schedule—

[Fade in/out.]

This little black cat doll is so precious! Though this one with the wings sprouting out of its back might make for a better familiar.

Oh, this brooch is very pretty. I'm pretty sure I saw some stoles in the section over there… If I pair this with one, then it'll gain an even darker aura!

Yoshiko, look! Isn't this bangle the coolest?! It has that heavy metal vibe that I just love! It's perfect for Guilty Kiss' dark image!

Don't call me Yoshiko! I, Yohane, prefer the pendant right next to it. Wings and a sword… Mwahaha! So cool!

Yoshiko and Mari both seem to be having a good time.

How come Mari suggested coming to the shopping mall all of a sudden? It doesn't seem like she wants to buy anything in particular.

Maybe…it was for Yoshiko's sake.

Mari and I had an inkling that something was wrong. Considering the timing, I did wonder if it was related to the costumes, but I had no idea she was so stressed about it.

I should have brought it up sooner. We've been working together all this time, but I still have such a tough time understanding her feelings.

I know what you mean. I guess that might be why you want to stay so close to her. Just keep believing that you'll be able to understand each other someday.

Hey, you two! Get over here! A brilliant, dark bolt of inspiration just struck me! I have much to confer upon you, my minions!

Urghhh. I can hear you perfectly well! You don't need to shout!

*Laugh* We're coming, Mistress Yohane!