Good morning, Kasumi!

Good morning, Prez. And Ayumu too!

Has either of you looked online recently? It's been blowing up since yesterday.

Huh?

Oooh, I can tell from your face that you haven't seen it yet. Take a look at this.

Ah…

Is that what everyone thought…?

I personally thought that maybe a ton of people would post about how cute QU4RTZ was, but…

*Giggle* It looks like nobody can pick just one!

Agh, I get how they feel… I totally get it! I mean, how could anyone pick just one?!

[Taking out phone.]

Hey, which unit did you vote for?

Wait, you already voted?! I still don't know who to pick!

It's way too hard to choose, but I bit the bullet and voted for A·ZU·NA!

A·ZU·NA's songs were so fun! I thought about it for a long time, and I ended up voting for QU4RTZ. I really love how fluffy and adorable they are!

QU4RTZ was so soothing! I'd totally put their song on during a relaxing bath.

How wild was DiverDiva? They really brought their A-game.

Lady Lanzhu's group really danced and sang their hearts out! They're up there with the other performances.

Everyone feels the same way I do!

[Putting phone away.]

Have you voted yet, Prez? Who are you gonna vote for? Obviously QU4RTZ, right?!

You're not going to…vote for A·ZU·NA?

Ah, um, I haven't chosen yet.

Or rather…I can't choose, so I might not even be able to vote. My feelings are the same as all these comments.

[Taking out phone.]

I'm happy with any unit winning. I picked one because you have to, but I love everyone.

Yeah, yeah! Nijigasaki can say with pride that all of these units represent them!

[Putting phone away.]

Grrr! Please choose me!

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Hey guys, have you all seen the comments online?

I have! Everyone's so fired up!

It looks like it wasn't a bad idea to form units, then.

Yeah! I'm glad that everyone seemed to enjoy the performances of all of the units.

Geez, I can't stop going online to look! Hey, guys. Have you seen this yet?

Look! “I can't get enough of the parallels going on in DiverDiva's performance! It was like they were both fighting to win. It was just awesome!”

Wow, this is…

*Giggle* They saw right through us, huh?

Ahaha, that's kinda embarrassing! But that means we expressed our feelings really well.

Misato became very emotional after she saw your performance.

*Giggle* She told me that to my face! I was so happy!

But anyway, looking at this has shown me that many people are mulling over who to vote for because they can't choose…

Gee, I can't agree more with all of these comments. Have a look at this one here.

“No matter who becomes our representative, let's cheer them on with all our hearts!”

“Yeah. We're so proud of the Nijigasaki school idols, so I want to show the whole of Japan just what they're made of!” That's what the people think.

Which is exactly how I feel too!

Everyone was able to show off a different side of their charms at the school auditions, so it was a fantastic time.

Performing was fun, of course, but being able to watch and cheer everyone on was what made me love it even more. It was truly a space filled with different kinds of enjoyment.

It felt as though all the feelings of the people who gathered there merged as one.

It's just as you say, Rina. I also feel like I understand everyone's feelings more than ever before!

Heya! I thought you would all feel tired from yesterday, but…I guess not.

Kaoruko!

Looks like there's a lot of buzz around the school audition voting page. I can't wait to see who wins.

Mehehe, it's only a matter of time before QU4RTZ is voted to be the representative with me leading it!

“Leading”? Kasumi, I don't think you know what that word means. You're such a…unique little puppy.

Miako!!! I AM the leader!

All little puppies are unique, Mia.

Um, Lanzhu?!

But it's okay because all little puppies are also cute! And you're cute too, Kasumi! So it's fine!

Why do I not feel supported at all…

Sorry, sorry… She does genuinely think you're cute, though.

Whatever. I already know that anyway. You're not getting off the hook though, Miako!

Ahahaha! You guys seem to be getting along well enough. See you all later then.

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*Sigh* The results are coming out, huh…

It'll be great no matter who gets picked, but I also don't want any single unit to beat the rest. Everyone was super wonderful.

Thank you. You simply thinking that way makes me happy.

But rules are rules, so… Anyway, you're looking forward to the School Idol Exhibition too, right?

Yeah, of course I am. And that's the truth, but…

Oh, right. Maybe that's what I could convey in the song I want to write…

Hm?

I'm fine with whoever gets chosen because I love and want to support everyone… Maybe I want to write a song about how I personally feel as a fan.