Let's toast to the super, huge, massive success of the School Idol Festival!

Cheers!

I'm really glad we got through everything without any big mishaps.

We have all of the volunteers to thank for that. Everyone worked so earnestly.

I think you also deserve credit for that, since your preparations and instructions were so precise.

Ayumu's right. I think that speech you gave to all of the volunteers before the event really shifted everyone into gear.

Yep!

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Everyone gathered here loves school idols. Let's all work together to create the best experience through our shared love. And let's make everyone's dreams come true!

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Those words really struck a chord within me.

Yeah! I got emotional as well. It made me realize that you really did have a lot of passion for the School Idol Festival, Shioko.

P-Please stop. I thought I went a bit too far on the passion scale myself with that speech.

You shouldn't be embarrassed like that over being passionate! Your words motivated us as well.

They sure did. Thank you so much, Shioriko.

I-I should be thanking you. Th-Thank you very much…for welcoming me in.

Not at all! I'm looking forward to having you on board!

*Giggle* That sure was a lot of fun, huh?

I wanna do it again. Rina-chan Board says, “Sparkle.”

Definitely! And I'd love to hold a bigger and better event here than the one we just pulled off!

*Laugh* Everyone feels the same way. But I won't be able to join in on the club activities for a while…

You're gonna give it all you've got over there, so we'll make sure we practice our hearts out, too… *Sob*

Oh no! Ayumu! Don't cry! I-I'm sorry! I shouldn't have brought that up while we were all having fun here. Forget what I just said! Let's enjoy ourselves!

No, we can't just act like it's nothing. There are only a few days left before you're due to fly off, right?

I didn't even know that music course students did short-term study abroad!

I can't believe you're going away for two whole months… That's so long.

And I wanted to talk to you about my next performance!

I also wanted your advice since there's so much stuff I want to do!

I'm sorry I won't be around when you're just starting to pick up steam.

You don't have to apologize! It's a yearly event for music course students, right?

Yeah. And you're probably finding it tough as well… Right?

Of course I am!

Now that the Prez says she's having a hard time too, we need to make sure we send her off with a smile, Ayumu.

Y-Yeah. I know. We'll all be waiting for you, so have a safe trip!

Thanks, Ayumu.

I'll learn a bunch of stuff while I'm abroad so I can help you guys with your future endeavors!

Okay, we're looking forward to it!

I'm gonna practice real hard while you're away!

I'll improve so much you'll be knocked off your feet when you get back!

I like what you're preaching, Shizuku!

Hey, guys! Since the Prez is gonna learn and grow while she's abroad, we need to follow Shizuku's lead and do the same thing!

Yeah, that's exactly right.

Hrrrm. I'll skip my afternoon nap to focus on both my studies and practice.

I'll wake you up if you look like you're about to doze off.

Geeently, though, okay?

*Laugh* I feel like all of the worries I had just melted away. I'll focus on studying while I'm overseas as well!

Yeah, I think that's a good plan. We'll give it everything we've got back here.

Right, Shioriko?

Yes. I will also devote myself to learning the ways of school idols while you're away.

Now that we're all moving in the same direction, shall we have another toast?

It IS the Prez's send-off party!

Okay, everyone! Grab your cups!

A toast to wish the Prez success on her study abroad trip!

To the Prez!

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Hellooo? Ayumu? Are you awake?

Did I wake you up?

No, I was already awake.

Look, Ayumu…

I'm sorry about today!

What?

I know everyone in the music course has to go overseas to study for a few months.

I know that… But I've never been apart from you for two whole months before, so I couldn't keep my emotions in check.

But let me say this to you.

Give it all you've got over the next two months. I'm sure you'll be okay no matter what happens, as long as you stay true to yourself.

I'll also do my very best while you're away. I promise to grow so much that by the time you get back you'll be super surprised!

I was supposed to be the one offering you encouragement, but I ended up on the receiving end of it. Okay, I'll give it my all!

Safe travels!