Today was so much fun. We went shopping, ate together, and went to karaoke. It feels like forever since all of us got to hang out all day like this.

I think the last time might've been the last training camp.

Training camps aren't for hanging out and having fun, though.

Today was a pretty fun training sesh!

Training? Oh right, I guess it was training.

It was just a normal day out and about, having fun.

But it made for such a lovely day.

And we got some decent training out of it. My arms are about to fall off! Emmaaaaaa, carry one of the bags, pleeease!

Sure, hand it over.

Don't be too nice to her, Emma.

What, why?! You're making her hold stuff too!

*Laugh* Ah, whoops.

Ayumu! Are you okay? Please give me one of those bags to carry.

Thanks, but I'm okay. You're already carrying a lot of bags yourself.

Looking at all of this, you guys sure bought a lot of stuff. What else did you get other than clothes?

Accessories and other bits and pieces. We even bought a lot of stuff at the 100 yen shop and picked some things that would look great on you guys!

Huh? You bought things for us as well? Thank you so much!

I can't even picture what exactly you could buy from the 100 yen shop that would suit us.

I think it's perfect for you all. You've got something to look forward to!

*Giggle* It was such a great day.

Thanks for today, Lanzhu.

Oh? Was the monjayaki I made really that delicious? I'll make some more for you again if that's the case! Let's all go for another monjayaki feast!

*Chuckle* Yeah, there's that as well, but I mainly want to thank you for everything today.

I think we've all been able to take another step forward by spending time together like this.

What do you mean?

Remember what Ai mentioned earlier when we were eating monjayaki? She said that things that don't match still come together to make the best dish.

I thought that that analogy was just like us.

We're all one big monjayaki?

The School Idol Club was completely renewed when you and Mia joined. Your inclusion has inspired everyone and filled them with more motivation than ever before.

I wanted to support everyone in how they've grown. I thought we had to push forward even more now that we've become this new group, but I ended up being a burden instead.

Are you talking about the whole training thing? You're not the only one to blame for it. I helped you come up with it, so I guess that means I'm not in the clear either.

*Chuckle* Thanks…

But you know what? Watching everyone today made me realize that we all naturally influence each other. Sometimes we compete, and sometimes we come together. It's so organic.

This new environment means that we can change, even if we don't force ourselves. Everyone changes in their own way, but then we all shine as one.

I think it's that light that expands our world even further. It shines upon everyone, including me and all the school idol fans, to connect us all together.

Individuals coming together as one… Is that why we're a monjayaki? You say the weirdest things. I really can't get my head around you!

But what I can say is that I know you really think about everyone from the bottom of your heart. It's a part of you that I recognize and respect.

I never gave everyone that much thought. I just wanted to grow closer to everyone and do lots of different things together.

I want us all to work hard together as school idols while having the most fun possible as regular friends too.

In my mind, I was sure that I'd make this wish of mine come true one day, but somewhere in my heart, I felt as though it would never happen.

I'm special, that's why I'm always alone in the end.

Yet I can't believe that so many of my wishes have come true. It really did feel like a whole day straight out of my dreams.

Let's all grant the rest of your wishes together. I'm sure that the more wishes we grant, the more we can grow. We'll aim to be the best monjayaki around!

Yeah, I'll do everything I want to do, together with everyone!

Helloooooo? What are you two talking about all on your lonesome, hmm?

Is it about where we're gonna hang out next? Let us in on it!

*Giggle* You guys are all going to become the greatest dish with me! Right?

Yup! That's right!

Wait, what do you mean?

Do you mean that we're going to cook together? That sounds like fun too!

It takes me back to our training camps! I'm going to attempt my own take on French food next time!

More importantly, Lanzhu! Why are you getting all close and personal with the Prez? Step. Away. From. Her. NOW!

Oh, gosh! Look at you getting all jealous of me! I love you just as much, Kasumi! Don't you worry about that!

Ugh! Puh-lease, don't hug me! I'm already struggling to move because of all of these bags… Urkkk, I can't breeeathe!

Lanzhu, you mustn't make such a scene. We're out in public here.

THAT'S what you're worried about?

Geez. Always making a ruckus, right until the very end.

Hehe. I'm sure that's just what makes us, us.

That's right. We're always bright, happy, and full of smiles.

Yup! Let's make every day awesome together with everyone here. Let's share all of our school idol songs and everything else that we're capable of with all the folks out there!