…I can't sleep. I spent too much time playing around on that songwriting app…

I always have so much fun composing that I can't sleep, whether I'm writing songs for everyone, or recently when I was asked to compose accompaniment for the Theater Club…

Sometimes, I get the feeling I'm only doing stuff that I think is fun.

It kind of feels like I enjoy getting to write songs for everyone more than the actual composing…

Maybe that's why I didn't know how to respond when I was asked if I wanted to be a professional songwriter?

I wonder what I'd even do if I stopped writing songs for all of my friends. What would I even want to do then?

What else could I even do…?

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Heeey!

[Fade in.]

Nnn… Nnnghhh…

It's morning! Rise and shine!

Hmm?

G'morning, you big sleepyhead! You're finally up.

Ayumu… What are you doing here?

Wait, what?! How is it this late already?!

And you're going to be late to school if you don't hurry up and get changed! Want me to help?

Arms up! Come on!

I-I'm fine! I can dress myself!

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*Giggle* No need to be so shy.

I'm way too old for that. Having someone help me change would just be embarrassing.

Aww, but I really wanted to help…

Huh? Sorry, I didn't quite catch that.

Oh, uh, nothing!

Ah, there they are! You're late, you know!

Good morning, Kasumi.

Morning. Sorry for making you wait so long.

No kidding! I was thinking of heading off on my own because you guys took so long to show up.

*Laugh* Sorry, I overslept.

It's all right for you to go on without us, you know. We wouldn't want you to be late too.

Whaaat?! I could never! I'll be waiting next time, too!

These morning hours are really important to me, you know!

That said, you have been oversleeping more than usual lately, Prez. What's up?

You're not feeling sick or anything, are you?! Do you need me to come and take care of you?

*Laugh* Don't worry, I feel great.

Good. Well, if you're ever feeling bad, I'll come and nurse you back to health, so don't worry.

We do live next door to each other, you know!

Urgh… That's a hard one to beat. But I could also, y'know…

Hm?

Never miiind!

But if you're feeling fine, why are you having so much trouble waking up on time?

Hmm… Recently, I've been thinking about a lot of stuff before I go to bed.

Huh? Like what? Like…me?

Yup, that's right.

*Chuckle* That makes me so happy! So you finally understand how I feel!

I've also been thinking about Ayumu, Setsuna, and everyone in the School Idol Club.

Booo.

I knew that, of course! I just wanted to pretend it was all about me for a little bit longer!

Do you mind if I ask you what kind of things you've been thinking about?

I'm a little worried about you too, is all.

Oh, I'm sorry for making you worry.

I've been thinking about what the future has in store for all of you.

Our future?

That's right. I don't know what kind of adults everyone will grow up to be, but I'm certain you'll all turn out to be wonderful.

You betcha! My future is shining super brightly, after all!

And guess who will always be there by my shining side? It's you, Prez!

Kasumin, the number one cutie of Japan, and the Prez will always be together!

I-I'll be with you, too! I've always been your neighbor, and I always will be. Forever!

Actually, maybe in the future, we could be roommates or something…

We've always been neighbors, so I'm sure we'd get along great as roommates. Don't you think?

Aww, that isn't fair, Ayumu!

*Laugh* That sounds like it could be fun.

The future, huh? I wonder what it has in store…