Oh, it's your turn at the lending counter today, Hanamaru? Nice work.

…………

Hanamaru?

Huh?! D-Dia! When did you…?

I just arrived a moment ago. Anyway, what were you doing?

Watching videos, zura. They show these school idols hanging out after class and on their days off, and trying all sorts of different things.

Ah! S-Sorry, I know I should be working…!

Settle down, now. I'm not going to shout at you. However, please make sure you wait until you finish your work to watch the rest.

Okay…

Besides, I know what it's like to accidentally end up watching something. I often watch those videos too. They're all so absorbing.

Yeah. I started watching them on Ruby's recommendation. They're all having such fun, zura!

It makes me feel really good knowing that those glamorous school idols are normal girls just like me.

Seeing them in their everyday lives and not only when they're all dressed up does indeed make them feel more relatable, wouldn't you agree?

Seeing them both working hard and having fun makes me like them much more, zura!

Oh, someone's calling.

Hello?

[Taking out phone.]

Oh, Maruko? It's been a while!

Hi, Kasumi.

Oh, hello, Kasumi.

Hm? Is Dia there? Perfect! Are both of you free this Sunday?

Sunday? I'm not doing anything…

I have nothing scheduled, either. What are you thinking of?

Let's go out together! I'll call a bunch of other people too! Well, how about it?

Sounds fun, zura! I do want to see you, Kasumi.

Yes, I would like to see you too. I'd love to go out with you.

So that's an okay from both of you? Thanks! I'll let you know the time and place later! See you Sunday!

[Putting phone away.]

Oh, Kasumi— She hung up, zura.

*Giggle* I see she's still the same as ever.

Anyway, with Kasumi around, it's sure to be a lively day, zura!

You're right. I'm looking forward to Sunday.