Satsuki and Uzuki both spoke so passionately. I'm sure Shioriko would turn bright red if she heard what they said… I should get back quickly to organize my notes.

Huh? Is that…

[Fade in/out.]

Setsuna!

Oh, hello. What a coincidence to meet you here.

Yeah. Are you doing some shopping?

*Giggle* I'm actually going out with my mom now.

I see. Where are you two going?

To watch a movie. She's getting off work early today so we ended up deciding to go together.

Oh, okay. Spending time with your mom is pretty nice.

Yeah!

The movie we're going to watch is actually from my favorite sentai superhero series.

So you mean…

*Giggle* I've been telling my parents about what I like.

I said that I love being a school idol, I love anime and novels and manga, and I also love my friends and my parents.

I see.

They even watched a video of my live show and gave me their support for my school idol activities.

Wow! That's great!

Yeah! *Giggle* I wish I could've expressed my love at full strength, but I don't want to shock my parents so I'll hold back for now.

Ahaha. Your idea of full strength is a lot, after all.

I'm happy that you were able to get through to your parents, though.

I have you to thank for giving me the push I needed.

I never thought I could spend my life in such a fulfilling way.

I never imagined I could go and watch a movie I love so much with my dear mother either…

Setsuna…

I've been lying to everyone around me to protect my identity as Setsuna Yuki. I've been wearing a mask pretending to be my parents' idea of a good and proper child.

Of course, becoming student council president was done on my own accord, so it's not like I hated it.

But if you asked me if that was what I truly loved…I would have been at a loss for words.

And when I thought I had it kept it well hidden, Shioriko saw through me right from the start.

I'm not actually as capable as I think I am. I can only really do one thing…

So I'm really glad that I was able to properly admit what I love before I reached a breaking point.

It's because you decided to take that step.

*Giggle* And I'm saying that I could only do that because of you.

I feel so free right now. It's because I was able to face myself, my parents, and everyone around me properly.

I love who I am right now!

I'm confident that I can pull off the one thing I do to the absolute best of my abilities. I won't lose to anyone else on that front.

I'll show everyone that I have what it takes to become the school idol that will fill this world with love!

I know you can do it, Setsuna. I'll always have your back!

I was about to ask you for your blessings myself! I wouldn't even be here as I am right now without you.

You're my savior! My champion! My hero!

Oh! Speaking of heroes, aren't you going to be late for your movie?

Huh?

Ack! It's time for me to go meet my mom!

S-Sorry for getting the mood up and then doing something so embarrassing…

It's fine. This is how you usually are anyway.

Um, is that so…

*Giggle* Yep, this is just who I am!

See you then!

Later! Have fun with the movie!

I will!