I'm…sorry…I made you all worry.

We're sorry too, for not realizing your troubles sooner. You're so dependable, we wound up leaning on you way too much. We're really, really sorry!

No, you were trying to reach a compromise. I was the one who pushed you away.

We're just glad that you came back. Thank goodness for Rina.

That's true. What would we have done without Rina?

Actually, Rina wants to see me today. She said she thought of something cool. Is it all right if I go?

Of course. But, promise you'll come back.

*Snort* I've never seen you make a face like that before, Ai. Maybe pretending to run away worked out, after all.

[Fade in/out.]

Hi everyone, we're here.

What the heck?! Mia Taylor, what are you doing here with Rina?!

I'm in a higher grade than you, you know. A little manners wouldn't kill you.

But I'm actually older than you! You're the one who should mind your manners!

Um… What's going on here?

You all helped search for Mia, so she wants to thank you.

I-I didn't say I was going to…

Mia.

Fine… I didn't ask any of you for help, but… Um… How do I say this? Thanks… I, um, appreciate it, everyone.

Oh, no. We went looking for you because we wanted to. We're just relieved that you're safe.

Okay, so let's start our strategy session about the next guerrilla gig. Have a seat, Mia. What're you gonna order?

I'll have a cola and a hamburger… Wait, shouldn't I be leaving?

How come?

Because I'm in the School Idol Association. I'm kind of your enemy, aren't I?

You're not our enemy. You're my special friend who has three things in common with me. Rina-chan Board says, “Serious!”

But I could go straight to Lanzhu and tell her what you're planning! Wouldn't you have a problem with that?

We would. So can you keep this a secret?

A secret…?

Is that a no?

*Sigh* …Okay, fine. But only because you're asking, Rina.

[Fade in/out.]

The biggest problem we have is that the size of the venue doesn't ever match the size of our audience.

We tried out some things in the past, but they weren't successful. We can't have another live show without solving this issue. What do you think we should do?

Hey, what if we did a live show online? Lots of people can watch us if we stream it over the internet, and the school monitors can't interfere there either.

An online live show… That sounds awesome!

That's an interesting idea… It could work.

I hope we can bring the same sense of unity we have in our live shows to an online show.

I agree. I want our audience to feel that we're all connected through the things that we love.

A sense of unity? You mean, so that our audience can feel like they're participating too, right? Hmm, maybe we could all take a nap together.

Uh, kinda hard to sing if you're sleeping.

Hahahaha!

Are all of your meetings like this, you guys?

Yup!

It's so different at the Association. With us, Lanzhu is in charge, so we've never had a meeting like this.

We take a professional approach. If everyone individually focuses on perfecting their specialty, then the end product will be good.

But we aren't professionals, and there are limits to what one person can do. That's why we've gotta work together and help each other out.

That's what's fun about being a school idol! We use teamwork to create something special, together.

*Chuckle* I think so too.

Hm, school idols…

Hey, why don't you join our live show, Mia?

What?! No way, I'm not part of your club! Besides, I don't sing for an audience!

It's an online live show, so your audience is virtual.

Even still… That's just too weird for me.

Your songs are full of your innermost feelings. You've gotta be the one to sing them.

You think I can sing…?

Of course I do!

Wait just a minute! Are you saying she's gonna be in our live show with us?!

Yup. I can't wait to hear Mia's song! Rina-chan Board says, “Woo-hoo!”

It's not “woo-hoo,” Rina!

So is that a no?

It's not a no, but… Argh!

If you want to sing, we'll help make it happen. What would you like to do, Mia?

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