So you weren't interested in school idols from the beginning?

That's right. I was never familiar with the genre.

I had no idea.

I thought it was flippant and shallow. But…

I love the songs that you write, Maki.

As do I. The songs that you create are filled with so much emotion.

I can't believe you wrote us such an amazing song even though I practically dragged you into it!

Huh? How long have you guys—

*Giggle* You two looked like you were talking about something serious, so we thought we shouldn't disturb you, but…

I just couldn't hold back any longer!

You were just a little embarrassed back then, that's all!

What?! Wh-Why even assume that?!

Because you said as much yourself, didn't you?

I…may have, but…

You certainly did. I heard it myself.

Me too.

Besides, you were always curious about μ's from the start, weren't you?

H-Hanayo?!

And me, Rin! We're all here!

Everyone?! I thought you all said you were busy and couldn't come!

I took care of my business a lot quicker than I expected.

We have the emails to get through, and since you're here and all…

You've got a surprisingly sensitive side to you. Did that whole thing really get to you that much?

“That whole thing”? You know, to me this is—

That's exactly what I'm talking about. In the end, our passions will always win out. Just do whatever you want to do. Right?

Ooooooh! Nico, you're so cool!

Heh heh! I am the number one idol in the whole universe! I can see through everything!

Geez, I have no idea what's going on anymore…

I get the feeling you'll be able to give the email a good reply now, Maki.

Yeah. I realize now that I've been trying to act weirdly tough.

I suppose I have you all to thank.

Aw, you're so shy about your feelings as always.

[Fade in/out.]

I'm finished. Here's my reply to the girl that wants to be a manga artist.

Thanks.

“No matter how rational you want to be, the one thing you can't trick yourself into doing is ignoring your passion and desire to pursue it.”

“Regardless of what the people around you say, none of your efforts are wasted so long as you follow your heart and do what you desire.”

“I'm confident that your future self won't think of it as a waste either.”

“I can't say with certainty that persistence will realize your dreams, but what I do know is that giving up will lead to nothing but regret.”

“So please, I want you to have more faith in what you are feeling.”

“I'm sure that's the one thing you won't regret doing.”

So that's it… What do you think?

Maki! I think that's fabulous!

I think I'm going to cry…

Yeah, I guess that'll do.

But if you're usually that passionate already, you should show it more in your day-to-day attitude. Are you trying to pretend to be cool?

I'm not pretending to be anything!

Yep, she's just embarrassed.

Geez! Cut it out!

Maki, I feel like I have an even deeper appreciation for your answer to the email now that I know the backstory to the creation of μ's!

Not you too…

Oh well, whatever. At least I was able to write a reply that I was happy with.

I'm sure it will really resonate with the girl who sent that email!