So last week, we decided to make a promo video to spread the message about the School Idol Festival slogan. What song are we going to use for it?

Since we're going out of our way to make a promo video, why don't we write a new song for it too?

Yes, it would be great to have a song that is symbolic of the event itself.

But who will write it?

Well the songwriter would either be Riko, me…or you.

You're right. Do either of you have any ideas?

Hmm… Nothing's really coming to me just yet.

Maki can't get into the swing of things unless Kayo-chin and I are nearby cheering for her. Isn't that right, Kayo-chin?

Should we all meet up in the music room during lunch again?

*Chuckle* Having everyone around to help write a song sounds like it would be a lot of fun.

They don't exactly ask permission…

Aw, you're blushing up to your hair, Maki!

I'm not blushing!

Come on, guys. We're supposed to be discussing our new song.

So, what should we do?

What do you think, Riko?

Um, actually… I've had an idea for a new song ever since we came up with our slogan.

What?! This is the first I'm hearing of it! You should've said something sooner, Riko!

Sorry. I just wanted to see if our other songwriters had any ideas first.

I don't think Maki or I have any solid ideas just yet. What did you have in mind?

Well, um… To put it simply, I want it to be kind of an inspirational song.

Oh, tell us more!

I don't know if I can really put it in words… But, uh…

Chasing your dreams isn't always just fun and games. Sometimes it hurts so much that you just want to give up. Sometimes, you want to just run away from it all.

I think everyone worries deep down that it's impossible to make their dreams come true.

But as long as you have someone working alongside you, you'll find the strength to keep trying.

So we should all talk about our dreams! Especially when you're at your lowest! It's hard when you're alone, but not when we're all in it together!

I want to write something inspirational like that. A song that cheers people on when they feel like nothing is going right.

That's great. Here I thought you weren't saying anything because you had no ideas either, but I couldn't have been more wrong. I say Riko should write the song. How about you all?

I totally agree!

Oh, Riko! I had no idea you were thinking so deeply about this! It's perfect! I wanna sing it with everyone in Aqours!

I'm sure it'll be amazing. I can't wait to see you all sing it!

Then that settles it! The song for the promo video will be Aqours' new song! The song has such a beautiful message, I can't wait to hear what it'll sound like!

That's a lot of pressure, but… I want to do what I can to meet those expectations of yours.

Wow! You sound so confident today, Riko!

I'm not trying to rush you or anything, but we do have a schedule to stick to. How long do you think it'll take you to write the song?

I have the basics down already, so I don't think it will take much time at all.

But I do need everyone's help filling in some of the parts that need more fleshing out.

What do you need? I'll help you out in any way I can. Rina-chan Board says, “Serious!”

Well, I'd like you all to tell me about some of your failures or times you've been really down and how you picked yourself back up afterward.

Oh, then you can come right to me! I'm not proud of it, but I've handled more screw-ups than I can count!

Why do you sound so happy about that, Honoka…?

Haha… Though she's right that we have an awfully big library to draw from.

The best thing to do when you're feeling down is to get your body moving! Just clear your mind and start working up a sweat. You'll feel refreshed in body and mind!

*Chuckle* It'd be nice if that worked for everyone. What works for me is talking things through with other people.

I've listened to a bunch of stories about Yoshiko's failures and misfortunes before. Hey Yoshiko, did that make you feel any better, zura?

Hey! Why are you bringing that up in front of everyone?! And it's Yohane!

*Giggle* You two sure are close. There was one time I felt just hopeless because I couldn't do this thing no matter how hard I tried practicing. So…

I made you some flaky, fluffy cream puffs, right? Talking things over with a friend while eating nice, sweet treats can cure pretty much any ills you might have.

Ugh, none of you have any idea how it's done! It has to be more dramatic! Let me tell you the story of Nico Yazawa, the galaxy's number one school idol, and her deep, dark past…

Emma! If you're ever feeling down, you can always drop by and have some of my family's sweets! We'll treat you to a feast!

Hey, I was talking!

Oh wait, are you okay with Japanese sweets?

More than okay! I love them!

Hello? I said I was talking!

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Thanks, guys. I think I have enough material to fill in the blanks now.

Argh… I got so carried away I laid my whole life bare for everyone in the world to see…

Me too… I'm so embarrassed.

Goodness me, I had no idea your past held such riveting stories, Eli-chi!

I'm begging you… Please just forget what I said!

I've got a pretty good idea of what I wanna do, so I should be able to have it done by our next regular meeting at this rate.

Wow! I can't wait!

Given the time, I believe this would be a good place to finish up.