Kaoruko, thank you so much.

We appreciate you having us.

It's fine, honestly! I enjoyed having you guys around.

But more than that, I'm glad you all got to have a nice, relaxing rest today! See you next Monday!

[Fade in/out.]

Phew… We're finally back…

I do wish we could've stayed in the minibus for a little longer, though.

We should ask to be taken on a tour or something like that next when we get the chance.

*Giggle* You've got that right.

I'm so glad you're feeling happier now.

Seeing you like that… It just really…

I-I'm sorry, Ayumu. It's all okay now!

It's not. It was so careless to not notice what you were going through…

I wished I could've noticed earlier. For your sake.

I'm happy to hear it, honest. And besides, you usually see right through me, anyway.

That's the thing!

I want to see more of you and be by your side forever.

Ayumu…

Hm? What's this notification? Do you mind if I check it? Oh, Chika sent a text yesterday…

[Taking out phone.]

“Thank you so much for today! The live show and the after-party were so much fun!”

“It was so much fun that I failed to tell you how much fun I was having. That's why I'm sending you this text.”

And then she goes on to talk about the Nijigasaki promo video…

“Everyone in that video shined so powerfully, but I think the person who shined the brightest was you, the one who made it all possible.”

“That video was filled with love for school idols and with love for everyone at the school.”

“I could tell how much you wanted to let more people know about how brightly we all can shine.”

“I was so, so moved by all the overwhelming love you put into the video! Thank you so much!”

[Putting phone away.]

…………

What's wrong?! You're crying again! Come on, don't cry!

S-Sorry! They're happy tears!

Huh?

Look at this…

All that effort you put in really got through.

It did!

*Giggle* Well, duh! That promo video wouldn't have been possible without you, after all!

Even when you're filming us, we can still sense your feelings from behind the camera, you know!

We're just accepting those feelings and sending them right back at you!

I can't accomplish my dreams or performances on my own. But with you and your feelings for us to help me, I can.

Yeah, I get it… Thanks, Ayumu.

*Giggle* You'll worry your folks at home if you come back looking like that. How about we keep chatting here for just a little longer?

Sure!

Right, what should we talk about, then?

Oh, I know. I'll tell you about some of my mess-ups that you've never heard about!

Really?!

If it helps get a good laugh out of you, I'm sure those red eyes of yours will be gone in no time.

You don't really mess up all that much, do you, Ayumu?

I more remember you doing stuff like clinging to me out of fear…

Oh, like that time we went to that obstacle course together, remember?

That roller slide had you crying your eyes out…

H-Hey, you're the one who fell over at that big splash pool and got yourself drenched!

*Laugh* Oh, yeah, I remember that! What a precious memory!

*Giggle* You're looking better now.

All because of you, Ayumu.

So please let me be your number one fan forever and ever!