Ai, for this part here, could we try slowing down for a beat and making eye contact with the audience?

Oh yeah, that's a good idea! Let's try it! I also have a suggestion, if that's okay.

Why don't we come down off the stage during the instrumental part of the song? I bet we could handle that.

Sure, let's give it a try.

*Giggle* This is pretty cool. Thanks to what we've experienced as a unit, we understand each other way better than we did before.

I feel the same way. Let's keep at it until we get it right and do our best for the school auditions.

I guess that means we'll both be getting home late for a while.

Follow the rules and leave school on time, you two.

Ahaha, I guess we can't stay late. What a shame.

How can you two keep that up without taking a break? I'm totally spent.

But Mia, you have a lot more stamina than you did when you started. I'm sure you'll be able to keep up in no time.

You two just hate to lose, that's all. You're getting kind of irrational.

Ahaha, that's right! I'm still kicking myself over what happened at the joint event that I put together.

There's no need to kick yourself. You were up against me, after all.

But your unit performance was amazing! I can't wait for the school auditions!

Don't think you'll be able to sit pretty like that forever!

*Chuckle* That's the spirit. Go on and keep me entertained forever and ever!

Hey there. Just thought I'd drop by and watch.

Kaoruko?! What are you doing here?

*Chuckle* I came to see my cute little sister hard at work, of course! Are you giving practice your all?

Hah! This is the School Idol Association that I created for everyone in Nijigasaki. Shioriko's practice is perfect!

Oh, and here's Lanzhu. This Association you've made is really incredible, huh?

You've even got Mia Taylor as your composer.

I came because of Lanzhu. She never gives up until she gets a yes.

It was my first time getting bossed around by someone that I had just met.

I mean, it's ME singing! So who else could possibly write my songs but you? You were my top and only choice!

Sure, sure. Well, I'm grateful for it now…

*Giggle* Are you blushing?

What?! Of course I'm not blushing!

Karin! Ai!

Wait! Listen to what I'm saying! You're behaving just like Lanzhu.

I think your unit performance is really great! It's awesome seeing all these new possibilities popping up left and right.

What, really?! Thank you! I'm so happy to hear that!

We're feeling pretty confident about our performance, so it's really great to hear someone say that.

I mean, it's a duo made up of Karin and Ai! You're both my besties, so it's only natural you'd be that good!

Lanzhu, how come you're bragging like it's your achievement?

I don't mind.

Lanzhu is just complimenting us in her own way.

I see. I guess that's one way of looking at it.

Also, Shioriko, you've got your school idol face down too.

Huh?! Me?

What exactly is a…school idol face?

I'm saying that you sparkle. Anyway, I'd better head back, so you guys go on and continue with your practice.

Okay.

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*Pant* *Pant*

Hey, can I make a suggestion?

Huh?

I think it'd be better if you tightened up your core and back more when doing that move just now.

Your toes need to be facing outwards. That'll make your legs look longer.

Kaoruko, don't you need to go now? I'll look after Shioriko, so don't fret.

I can stay a little bit longer.

Oh, and Shioriko. I prefer more of a SWISH than a BAM.

No way. That definitely wouldn't look good. It's simple, Shioriko. Here, watch me. Like this…

Um, thank you for the advice, but that's not as simple as you make it look.

Really?

I guess you're right, though. I am special, so it does make sense that you couldn't just copy me.

But don't fret! I will teach you. You'll be able to do it in no time.

All right, I'll be in charge of taking videos. Hang on while I just go and attend this one meeting really fast. Let's get into it today!

Sorry, I need to take a break for a bit.

Aww, she left.

I mean, after a barrage from all sides like that… I get it.

Ugh! She ran off because you were too hard on her, Lanzhu.

You had plenty to say yourself, Kaoruko. Besides, I know Shioriko can do it if she tries.

She's my best friend, after all. I've known her for forever and I'm so proud of my childhood friend.

And I'm her big sister. I've been with her ever since she was born, so I'll be the one giving her advice!

You're both kinda to blame, though… Is Shio-ti okay?