H-Hey. Do you think you could spare a moment?

What's up, Shizuku?

Um, do you know that the Theater Club is putting on a show soon?

Of course I do. I've been looking forward to seeing it!

Thank you!

You see, talking about the show may be…difficult for me.

Why's that?

Sorry to interrupt. Do you mind if I explain things, Shizuku?

Club President…

I assume you've heard that we're putting on a show soon.

Yeah. We were just about to discuss it.

So here's the thing. We've been wanting to make sure there are zero compromises for our next show.

But we just don't have enough background music for the whole show, so we want you to make some for us.

Huh?

Could we get you to compose some for us?

Y-You want me to do it?! But I've never written background music before!

When I talked to Shizuku, we concluded that you were the only one who could do it.

Yeah. Every School Idol Club song you've ever written for us has always been amazing and brought us closer together.

Shizuku…

That's why I think you can write us some amazing background music too. Won't you please help us out?

I-I see now… I'll give it a shot!

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I'm so sorry to burden you with this so suddenly.

*Giggle* You're right about it being sudden, but don't worry about that. I'm happy that you can trust me with something so important.

But I'm the one who asked you an unreasonable favor. Why did you accept it?

You're the one who said that you've never written stage music before, and yet…

Well… I guess nothing makes me happier than being relied upon to help, that's why.

That being said though, my lack of experience here may end up causing more issues.

Well, if there's anything you need help with, me and the club president will help you out!

Thanks. I'm counting on you both.

But I want you two to count on me more. I've been thinking that I need to give myself a challenge, after all.

A challenge? Has something been on your mind?

Well, I… *Chuckle* It's nothing big, really. Don't worry about it.

This is the first time I've seen the club president be so fired up.

There's a lot riding on this show for her, isn't there?

*Giggle* She's always been full of passion.

But lately, it's really stepped up another notch.

She's always been much more serious than others about theater from the outset, but still…

Is that so?

Yes. Her training sessions are very strict and she really lasers in on the small details in productions.

And she apparently does regular work with pro theater groups too!

You can really tell she's serious about theater.

The club members and I know that better than anyone.

That's why we're all so determined to make the show something truly amazing!

Shizuku…

When the club president told us we don't have enough music, I had a feeling that you could help us out.

That's why I'm so grateful to you for taking this on! I'll never forget this for the rest of my life. I promise!

If anything, I should be grateful that you've entrusted me with such an important show. I'm looking forward to this new challenge!

We'll treat you to dinner today as thanks! You can order whatever you want!

It's fine, honestly. I'll be more than happy with a good seat for the next show.

Of course!

But are you really sure that'll be enough?

Wait, I know! I'll make you an original drink at the self-service station!

It's the magnum opus that I concocted together with Kasumi, Rina, and Shioriko! Just you wait!