Sorry for the wait, Shizuku.

My apologies for asking you out here all of a sudden.

Don't worry about it. So what was this thing you wanted to talk to me about?

As a member of the Association, I honestly don't know if this is something that I should be asking you, but…could you lend me your assistance?

Of course. Didn't I tell you that I'd always support you? I'm happy that you can still count on me.

Thank you for that. I'm confused about a lot of things right now. So what I want to ask you might sound really strange, but…

How do you go about writing your songs?

You want to know about my songwriting process? Hm… I think about everyone while I do it. I guess?

Can I ask you to explain that in more detail? Do you refer to several sources during the process like Mia does?

Do I refer to anything? Hm… For example, Ayumu is a really hard worker. Right?

Huh? Yes, she is.

Even if it's something that nobody would even notice, she'll keep at it until, little by little, she's satisfied. She's always been like that.

She might take a long time, but I think she's amazing because she can put so much effort into something like that.

Kasumi knows who she wants to be, and she's working hard to achieve that goal. Sometimes she just ends up spinning her wheels, but that's cute too.

Yes, Kasumi is a very straight-forward person.

I think you're an earnest person. You take great care to maintain your ideals. You always think things through before taking any action, and that's amazing.

Although, I am a little worried that you might be trying a little too hard sometimes.

Y-You think so?

Usually, you're proper and put-together, but around Kasumi and Rina you really act your age. It's so adorable.

There are so many wonderful things about you that once I get going I can't stop.

Um… I'm overjoyed by your compliments, but I wanted to ask you about songwriting today, so…

O-Oh yeah, that's right. Sorry, once I get going on about the things I love about everyone then there's no stopping me.

The thing is, I can't write songs the same way that Mia does. Trying to marry theory and natural sense like that is beyond impossible for me.

The only thing I have is my endless love for all school idols.

And I don't think those feelings would lose to anybody's. I care about you all the most of anyone in this whole wide world.

Oh, you…

I think the things that appeal to me about everyone are the same things that all of your fans are drawn to.

So I try to incorporate the things I find attractive in each of you into the songs I write.

Do you remember how we made that song together? When you hit a wall, I practically overwhelmed you with questions.

You did. That's right, you did! You asked me so much about myself and what I wanted to do!

[Fade in/out.]

And, and…

*Giggle* Is this supposed to be an interview?

What?

Even though I'm the one who asked for help with songwriting, you're asking me all the questions.

*Laugh* You're right. But this is your very first song. I want to make sure that all your desires and all your feelings come across to your audience.

But I still can't put those things into words very well. And even still you understood what I was trying to say?

I can tell that this is really eating at you.

O-Oh my goodness! Do not put that in a song!

*Chuckle* I can tell that you're really at odds with yourself over this, so I want to do what I can to help.

Prez…

There is one thing though. One thing that I'm sure about now. And I know that this feeling will never change.

I want to respond with everything I have to the feelings of all the people who cheer for me, including you!

[Fade in/out.]

You listened to and accepted even my vague manner of describing everything.

That's because I enjoy it all so much. Not only supporting you as you do your best to share yourself on stage, but I also enjoy discovering what you want to do and helping in any way I can.

More than anything, I'm happy to be able to cheer for you while you're up on stage.

You really always thought about my feelings when you made songs for me.

That's all I can do for you.

I'm overjoyed, so don't downplay what you do!

Thank you so much. I feel like I understand now.

This feeling that hasn't faded ever since I saw Kasumi's live show… That might be it.

What feeling?

The feeling of enjoying something with someone.

Kasumi takes her feelings and puts them all out there for everyone, and I couldn't take my eyes off her. So I cheered as hard as I could.

Watching her in that moment, she looked so happy.

I'm looking for the same thing. You, Kasumi, and me—we're all happy when the cheers from everyone in the audience reach us.

That same feeling is in all my songs and within me!

The feelings I want to convey through song, the feelings I want to be received, and the cheers of everyone who received them…

The way to express the world I want to build with everyone—the way the School Idol Club expresses itself—isn't just about acting the part.

It's about expressing myself on stage with everyone because you're there—because everyone is there—cheering for me. That is what makes a Nijigasaki High School Idol Club performance!