Okay, everyone! It's time once again for the “Let's Make Rinari Laugh Tournament!”

The crowd goes wild.

Oh, ho! Looks like Rinari's in a good mood today!

S-So this is what Rina looks like when she's in a good mood. Got it.

This is like a daily ritual now.

I'm the one who asked them to do it.

Thanks to the Rina-chan Board that Ai helped me make, my friends can tell how I'm feeling.

But now that I'm a school idol, I want people to know how I'm feeling—without the Rina-chan Board. I want to show them.

That's what this training's all about! And today, I have a very special joke prepared! Are you ready for this?

Rina-chan Board says, “Tense.”

Did you hear about the shoemaker? He was heeling from a broken heart when he ran into his solemate! They started off on the wrong foot, but they really are the perfect pair.

Rina-chan Board says, “Hehe.”

*Groan* High praise from the Rina-chan Board, but Rinari's face hasn't changed at all.

Hehe… Oops, sorry. That was a good one. Ahaha!

Man, of course it's a huge hit with you! Grrr, Rinari's a tough nut to crack. Tag in, Ayumu!

What? Me?! I-I'm not good at comedy.

Huh? Really?

My mind always goes blank. I can't do this! No way!

You don't have to think about it so hard. I want to hear one of your jokes, too.

*Groan* This is humiliating.

I'll give it a shot, then! Umm…

Do you like my wool sweater? Not baaa-d, right?

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?

Not sure about that one.

Huh?! R-Really? I thought it was just as good as Ai's puns.

For real?! I'm like a master craftsman and you're… What's so funny, Ayumu?

*Laugh* Sorry, sorry.

You agree, don't you, Ayumu? I thought my pun was pretty original.

Hmm, I guess original is one way to put it. But, well, how do I put this gently?

I guess I can give it a try.

That's the spirit, Ayumu! I don't want to be the only one making a fool of myself.

Rina-chan Board says, “Woo-hoo!”

Umm, uhh, err…

Th-The brightest day of the week is Sun-day.

N-Nope, this is too embarrassing!

Please say something!

*Laugh* It was better than mine!

A pun of this quality on your first try?! Looks like I've got myself a rival now.

Really? Hee, hee. What did you think, Rina? Was it funny?

Rina-chan Board says, “All smiles.” This is fun, Ayumu. Thank you. Love you.

Umm. Ehehe. *Giggle* Really? Hee hee. If I think of any more, I'll tell them to you.

It's great that you tried it, Ayumu!

Yeah! It was actually really fun!

*Giggle* This is your first step towards becoming a master of puns.

That's not really one of my goals.

Right. Sorry. But challenging yourself to try new things is fun, isn't it?

I see what you mean. Yeah, it really was!

Ayumu, when it comes to trying new things, you always start off making excuses, but in the end, you give it your best shot. I've always thought that that's one of your most amazing qualities.

That's why you were the first person I asked to become a school idol.

R-Really? I guess I never thought of myself that way.

Well, I think you're good at giving people a push when they need it. You're really suited to head our club! Way to go, Chief!

C-Cut it out.

You'd actually make a great chief too, Ai. You know how to make things fun for everyone.

Yeah, you brighten up the whole room!

I-It's because my forehead is so huge! It sparkles like the sun! Look, Rinari. Bright, right?

Ai, your forehead is round and nicely shaped.

That's why so much light reflects off of it! *Laugh*

I think it's cute how you show off your forehead. Maybe I should try wearing my hair like that, too.

Me too.

That means you have to, too!

*Laugh* I guess we'll be the forehead quartet!