Phew, it's finally done. I'm late, so I wonder if everyone's in the clubroom already. I should hurry over there myself.

Hey, could I have a word with you?

Lanzhu?! What's up?

I'm here because I want to talk to you.

To me?! Gosh, I'm pretty happy to hear that!

There you go with that goofy grin again…

Well, I suppose anyone who gets to have a chat with me would be ecstatic, huh?

That's right!

Ack… I can't let her throw me off like this…

So, what is it you wanted to talk to me about? Oh, you know what? I'd love to hear about the live show that you performed the other day, Also—

Th-This probably isn't the best place to chat, so let's go somewhere else. Come with me.

Okay!

[Fade in/out.]

Grab a seat wherever you want. Is tea all right for you?

Oh, anything will do.

Here you go. It's hot, so be careful that you don't burn yourself.

Thank you.

Look. I wanted to ask you something. Aren't you angry at me?

Huh? Uhhh… Do you mean because you tried to leave without saying a word?

Before all of that! Don't you remember? I said mean things about you not having any talent!

Oh, that? Yeah, I remember. I don't think that was you being mean or anything since it's the truth.

UGH! Ayumu was right. You really didn't think that I was being mean to you.

Oh, uhh… I'm sorry, I think?

You apologized before I did! That's what I should be saying! I'm the one who's sorry!

I've treated you horribly and I've said mean things to you.

It's all my fault. I was just so jealous of you the whole time because you have everything I want.

I came to Japan because I wanted to be a school idol with everyone in the Club, but I went about it the wrong way.

While I was being completely oblivious to the fact that I was wrong, things weren't going my way and I found myself jealous of you.

For that, I'm really sorry.

Is that what you wanted to talk to me about?

Yeah. The first thing that I wanted to do was apologize to you.

Oh gosh. Is there a hole that I can crawl into right now? I totally misread the situation.

Huh?

I mean, your live show with Shioriko and Mia the other day was incredible, so I thought that you were going to fill me in about how it was…

…or I thought that we'd talk about school idols since you love all of them as well, right?

Yeah, okay. We can talk about that as well.

Really?! YAY! I've been dying to talk about all things school idol with you for so long! Okay, so what is it that you love about everyone?

There are too many things for me to list! But you know what? Everyone steals my heart away!

Oh, for sure! I totally get what you mean. I always have my heart stolen by Karin's intense gaze. It's like she won't let my eyes wander!

Kanata's super laid back, but she carries herself in such an elegant way! Kasumi's full of energy and super cute!

I also love how Ai draws everyone in and creates a party-like atmosphere. It's just so much fun being around her!

Rina is so adamant about forming connections with the whole audience, but it's that unexpected greedy side of her that I find super cute.

When it comes to Shioriko, I love how she's so intent on sharing her feelings. It's like I'm being engulfed by that beautiful soul of hers.

You really are a mystery to me. All of these things that you're saying… It's like you're in sync with the hearts of all of these performers.

*Chuckle* I wish I really could be in sync with them because I'd love to capture all of their feelings!

Your emotions pierced right through my heart as well. That live show you performed the other day was awesome.

It was as if you were urging us on. Like you were telling us to join you on your journey to the top, and that you'd leave us behind if we stalled.

With my cheers, I was trying to tell you that I'd follow you wherever you go. I hope that message got across to you.

…

So, you're saying you felt the feelings that I was expressing and responded with your own… Is that right?

Yup!

I think I get it now… When I put what Ayumu said together with what you just said, I'm finally starting to see it.

I'm starting to see what it is that I'd always wanted.

You know what? We're gonna perform another live show. Will you come and watch us?

Really?! I'm there! There's no way that I'd miss it!

I only just got to see you perform not long ago, so I feel spoiled to be able to watch you again. I gotta tell everyone in the Club!

Oh, I should text the girls that I became friends with the other day. They're fans of yours.

*Giggle* You really are as obsessed with school idols as I am.

Yup! I was hooked when I saw that live show by μ's and Aqours. When I started helping out with the school idol activities in the Club, I found myself completely committed.

Listen. If you love school idols so much, why don't you take to the stage?

Huh? I've…never really considered that before.

Oh, everyone's responded. They're excited to see the show and can't wait!