My cheeks feel all soft and smooth… Squishy squish…

That sheet mask Kasumi recommended is amazing.

It kinda feels like my face looks more bright and energized. I should've bought some blush as well.

Who knew there was this version of me hidden inside?

New, unfamiliar sides of me have been constantly appearing ever since I became a school idol.

Actually, no. It's that lots of different people are bringing out these different sides from within me.

[Fade in/out.]

Great job, Rina. Here's a towel and some water for you.

Thanks.

I heard you've increased the distance you're running.

Yeah. It stopped feeling challenging so I added more distance.

You seem pretty happy with yourself.

Huh?

You…can tell?

Totally! I'm happy for you, Rina!

Yeah. I'm happy too.

Oh, before I forget! There's something I want you to listen to before you get into dance practice. Do you mind? I'd like to discuss the melody of your song.

My song…? I'd love to!

[Fade in/out.]

What do you think?

It's a fun melody. It makes me want to dance.

Thanks for saying that. So, about the lyrics…

Oh… They're supposed to be about my feelings, right? What is it that I want to express to everyone…?

There's so much I want to say, but it's hard for me to put into words.

The strongest feeling in my mind right now is “fun.”

Fun?

Yeah. I'm having fun taking on challenges that I never even dreamed of attempting up until now.

I never even imagined myself joining a club.

I have fun because everyone talks to me. That includes you, Ai, and the rest of the club members.

The other day, Kasumi, Shizuku, and I bought drinks and drank them together. It was the first time I'd ever done something like that with friends of my age. It was so fun…

Everyone else might see that as something average, but I always thought they were all beyond my reach.

But when I became a school idol, I was able to do it all.

I have you and Ai to thank for being able to take on these challenges as well.

Because Ai started speaking to me, and you invited me to become a school idol.

Rina…

Sorry, I drifted off-topic even though we were supposed to be talking about the lyrics.

No, it's okay! Let's throw all of your feelings into this song! So could you tell me some more?

Huh? More?

About what makes you happy, or what's fun for you, anything! Lay it on me!

Um… I had fun playing games with Ai.

And I had no idea how stiff my body was. Seeing sides of myself that I never knew about is fun too.

I also have fun talking to you. We could talk all day and it'd still be fun.

[Fade in/out.]

Everything started for me when Ai reached out to me. And it was the Prez who taught me how to expand my world.

I'm able to connect with so many people now thanks to Ai and the Prez.

The most important thing to me is…

I kinda feel like talking to the Prez. I want her to hear me out about how I feel right now.

Oh, but I should message Kasumi and the others before that.

Let's see… “I think I want that blush after all, so please come shopping with me again.” There. Sent.

Whoa, whoa, whoa! They're responding super fast.

[Taking out phone.]

“You mean the blush I recommended, right? Geez, there I go again with my awesome recommendations. I've totally got an eye for these things!”

“If you're going to buy some then maybe I will too.”

“I would like some myself.”

Um, uhh… “Okay. Let's go on the way home from school tomorrow.”

[Putting phone away.]

Hehe. I'm looking forward to going to school tomorrow. I can't wait to see everyone.