That's where it all started. When I talked to Shioriko and Mia.

Where I realized what my dream was.

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Hehe. The School Idol Association's clubroom is almost ready. Did you two see it already?

I saw it. But it's still empty.

Everything is supposed to arrive this week. The best stuff you can find anywhere in the world. It will be a clubroom befitting of the Nijigasaki High School Idol Association!

We'll have the best equipment and the best staff! Once we have the best environment ready for them, the school idols here are gonna love it!

Ahh, I just can't wait to see the surprised looks on their faces!

About that… How exactly do you plan to explain it to the girls from the School Idol Club?

You can leave it to me!

Just don't be pushy about it. You have to explain the situation properly.

*Squeal* This drink is incredible! Try some, Mia!

I like soda better. Nothing else can compare.

Lanzhu, why aren't you listening to me?

I am listening to you. Don't be pushy, right? I won't have to be pushy. When they see the facilities I've set up, they'll be ecstatic. Don't fret!

Oh, that's right. Hey, do you think we should get a coffee maker? We definitely need a fridge that's stocked with everything!

There's still so much to do! We really have to hurry!

*Chuckle* It feels like it's been so long since I've seen you this excited.

For drinks, I think a small refrigerator is a good idea. Let's discuss what we want to keep stocked, like water or sports drinks.

Nah, you gotta go big or go home! Let's get an extra-large one! Ahh, I can't wait to tell everyone.

That's right! I took a video of our practice to show those girls.

Being a school idol is so much fun. Ahh, I can't wait to train with them!

I just know that we can do some amazing things with those girls! We'll all lift each other up! It all sounds so fun!

So that's why I need you to write a lot of songs, Mia!

Huh. You think that you can do justice to my songs?

With ease! There's nothing that I can't do!

Well then, I take it that you've got my equipment ready.

Hah, I've prepared the very best!

Mmm! These pancakes are so yummy!

Shioriko, do you think everyone knows about this place? If they don't, then I seriously wanna tell them.

Yes, they come here often. Everyone loves this restaurant.

Huh?! Really? If they like the same restaurant as I do, then I just know we're going to get along. No, wait. I know what I'll do.

Yes! I'll invite the best pastry chefs from Hong Kong and we'll have a tea party! I wonder if everyone likes egg tarts. I'm sure they do. They're delicious!

What kind of school idol do you want to become, Lanzhu?

If you've already decided, then I think you should bring that up when you talk to the School Idol Club too.

Who, me? That should be obvious! A 100% perfect school idol!

But… Maybe I should learn from the School Idol Club's style?

I'll think it over while I watch their videos.

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Hmm. Oh, Ayumu! I just can't take my eyes off her. I really want to cheer her on.

Karin dances so wonderfully!

Kasumi is so unbelievably cute! She makes my heart flutter!

Shizuku's expressiveness can create a whole world in an instant. It's like an entire play has come to life in her song.

You really like them, don't you?

Of course! No matter how many times I see them, they're the best!

But the way they do things is so different from the way that I do them. I'm going to do things in my own way.

Oh no! Shioriko, we have to go to dance practice soon. Even I had trouble booking time with the coach that's coming today.

Urgh. You're gonna put me through the wringer again. I don't know if I can keep up with you.

After that, I've got a singing coach to come help us practice.

I've got a new physical training routine as well, so let's head to the gym after the lesson.

Don't you think you're putting a bit too much work into this?

This much practice is par for the course if you wanna live up to the songs I write.

Just leave it to me! I only just started being a school idol, but I'll show you I can master your songs.

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*Squeal* Ai! Karin! You came!

Welcome to my School Idol Association! I welcome you with open arms! You're just in time for the dance coach. Come in, come in!

Thanks for the welcome! But, sorry! We're not here to officially switch clubs.

Huh? What do you mean?

When you explained everything to us the other day, there were some things that just didn't feel right. We felt that maybe you didn't understand the School Idol Club.

But I definitely did agree with you. We want to aim for the top of the top. We really want to get better.

You seriously want to give it everything you have, right Lanzhu? Well, so do I!

So we want to become temporary members. Is that all right?

Of course! Let's all reach perfection together!