Say, I've actually got someone in mind.

Wait, you mean someone who'll join the club, Ayumu?

Yeah, I think you'll know when I say her name: Ai Miyashita.

Oh!

Who's that?

The second-year girl that stands out the most. And not in a bad way, either. She's really cheerful and gets along with everyone.

When I think about it, everyone around her seems to enjoy being there, so I'd really love to see her as a school idol!

Well, how about instead of going for Emma and Kanata, we go to recruit Ai today?

Yeah, it's best to act fast on these things. Are we all in agreement?

Yeah!

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Huh? Me, a school idol?!

Ahahaha, no way, no way. I'm just not that type!

A-Are you sure?

Sorry. I've decided not to tie myself down in any one club.

But, why?

Well… Because I want to experience a bunch of stuff, I guess? Like, I just wanna have a lot of fun.

And when I think about what I want to do next, I realize I just don't have enough time to do it all.

So…

Then you should definitely be a school idol! School idols make things a ton of fun for everyone watching them!

R-Really? You're pushing pretty hard.

Experience it once and you can't stop, even if you want to.

H-Hmm…

Yeah! Just try and think of the scene you'll see from the stage!

And I just know you can draw everyone into keeping up with your pace. It'll be just like what you're always doing during break times!

Being a school idol will definitely give you experiences you haven't had before. Great experiences, even. It'll show you a whole new world.

It won't all be sunshine and roses, and there'll be some challenges, but…isn't the fun waiting for you after overcoming all that really special?

Ai, we're actually total newcomers to being school idols, but it's really amazing!

Yeah! Everyone's got their own charm, and they're all so exciting to watch!

I couldn't hold back my excitement, and that's why I'm here asking you to join us. Isn't that power to move people amazing?

And really, I want to see you become a school idol, Ai. I'm sure you'll be one like no other! I can just imagine it.

Ahh, all right, all right, you've got me. If you believe in this so much, then I'll believe in it too. I can't guarantee how long I'll stick around, though, all right?

Well, if it's not for you, it's not for you. I definitely think you'll love being a school idol, though.

Right, right. You're really good at getting me to do things, you know that? So, when're we startin' this thing?

Well… About that. Um. The club is actually on death's door at the moment.

If we don't get ten members to join, it's going to be disbanded.

Seriously?!

Uh, sorry that we kind of tricked you. But we're definitely going to get ten people and keep the club alive!

Let's DO this!

Huh?

I'm not the type to ever run away from a challenge.

I won't be bowled over! I'll just be bold!

Oh, bowled like bowling and bold like brave.

Pff… Ahaha! Ai, that was great!

G-Great? That kind of made me raise an eyebrow.

Shh… Kasumi, she's always had baby-level jokes, but that's a really cute part of her.

Eheheh, I'm glad you get my jokes! Anyway, “Ai”'ll introduce you to someone you'll really want to invite to the club!

She's this first year named Rina Tennoji. Hang on a sec, I'll go call her!

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M-Me? A school idol?

Yeah! Rinari, you're super unique, and I think that's really great! Let's do this together, Rinari! Let's be idol sisters!

W-Well… I want to try it with you, but…don't think I could pull it off.

Don't you think you'd be really cute if you took off this, uh, mask?

Hands off. I can barely communicate without it.

Rinari and me made this Rina-chan Board ourselves! Rinari's real shy, but this board lets you know how she's feeling really easy, y'know?

A school idol with a mask? That sounds really unique, I think.

How can we change the board's expressions quickly, though?

Wait, guys, you're talking like she's already agreed to join!

Ai's right, Rina, you're really unique! That Rina-chan Board's going to be your biggest weapon!

You can use it to share your emotions with the world, and… Oh, I can just see it now!

Hearing you say that… Now I think this'll really work out, too!

Well, you heard 'em. Let's give it our all, Rinari!

S-Sure! Rina-chan Board says “Woo-hoo!”

Rina, we're both first years, so you can call me Kasumin. And I'll call you Rinako!

Rinako?

She calls me Shizuko, so we match.

We…match? I like that. Call me Rinako.

So you're…Kasuko, then?

Stoooop! D-Don't call me Kasu!