Ack! I wrote too much again!

Yet it still doesn't feel like it's showing off everything that makes school idols so great…

I've got so much that I want everyone to know about. It's giving me a real headache!

Oh, I know! Maybe I can get my message across to readers better if I write it like this.Yeah! I'll keep going like this and—

Hm? A text from Ayumu? Let's see… “Could you come outside?”

I wonder what she wants.

[Fade in/out.]

Good evening!

You're still awake, Ayumu?

I should be the one asking you that. I know you've been up late working on something every night recently.

I don't stay up THAT late.

That's a lie if I've ever heard one. I see your light stay on deep into the night.

I don't think it's as late as you're making it out to be.

Even though you always seem groggy in the morning?

Ahaha…

But right now, you have a really content look on your face.

You don't look like you're mulling over something like you did before, so that does make me feel a bit more relieved.

There's that sharp eye of yours again.

Well, we HAVE been friends since we were kids. Tell me, what is it that's caught your attention right now?

Writing articles for the school idol fansite!

You see, my articles about μ's and Aqours have been so well-received that I've been tasked with covering other school idols as well!

No way! That's awesome!

Right? I'm so happy that I could burst! I have so much fun writing articles that I get carried away and forget about the time.

So that's what it is. That explains your obsessive drive. Don't push yourself too hard, though. I worry about you.

Yeah, I'll be careful. It's just that I get flooded with emotions whenever I come across different idols. I can't control it.

I've been reminded of how incredible μ's and Aqours really are, and the school idols I've met through this campaign have all been amazing.

It's like I'm filled with joy when I see them all doing their best, or maybe like they give me energy that spurs me on to do my best.

*Giggle* You really do love school idols, huh?

Can you blame me when there are so many of them across the country doing their thing with all their hearts because it's what they love?

The sight of them giving all they've got for what they love and throwing their whole selves into pursuing their goals is just so dazzling. They make my heart pound!

Oh, whoops. I got a little loud there.

*Chuckle* I totally get you.

*Giggle*

It goes without saying that I love you and how you do your absolute best too.

What?

Huh. Did I not say it loud enough? I love you, Ayumu.

I-I can hear you loud and clear!

You suddenly shifted the focus onto me so I was taken aback…

It was all talk about school idols in general until you threw that curveball…

No, that's where the conversation was going. I mean, you were the very first person I asked to become a school idol.

You're a special school idol to me, Ayumu.

You really know how to turn people into putty by saying things like that…

Hm?

O-Oh, nothing!

I'm going to become an even more amazing school idol, so keep your eyes on me forever, okay?

For sure!

Gahhh! Now I'm even more excited after talking to you.

Oh, before I forget! The campaign I want to get the School Idol Club in on has been decided.

Oooh, really?!

Yup. And I've got one other thing to discuss with everyone. I'll bring it up during practice tomorrow.

Gosh, what is it?! I'm SO intrigued. I wanna know right now!

*Laugh* Dawn will end up breaking if I start telling you about it now!

That'll mean you won't get enough sleep, and we can't have that.

I'm looking forward to hearing all about it tomorrow.