…Hey.

…………

Hey, what's wrong? Are you okay?

Ah! Wh-What?!

Geez, you totally drifted off there!

S-Sorry. Um, you want to know which outfit would suit you, right? I'm sure both would look great on you, Ayumu.

Bzzt! Wrong. I wanted to know which bag is better!

Sorry…

*Giggle* Don't sweat it. I invited you here to try and take your mind off things, but you're still stuck on Rina, huh?

Yeah…

Why did you ask her to give you some time to think about it?

I mean, she wants help with making a game, right? I'm not sure how much help I'd be, whether it be during the making process or managing the project.

I like games, but I'm no good at them. I really don't know that much about them. I'm confident I can help with school idol stuff, but this is different…

Rina really wants to do this, both for her fans and as a way to achieve her own dreams.

I don't want to wedge myself into it if it's only going to backfire on us.

I'm sure Rina understood all that when she asked you to help.

I want to do what I can to help, but what good would it be if I just hold everyone back?

Geez, that doesn't sound like you at all.

Huh?

You've always done your best to help others ever since you were little. Why are you so worried this time?

You're so amazing when you give it your all to help someone. I've watched you do it up close for so long now, so you know that I mean it.

There are things that only you can do. I'm sure that's why Rina asked you to take part.

…I mean, that's how I've always felt about you too, you know.

Consider this a request from me as well. Please help us make Rina's dream come true.

Ayumu…

You know, I've always thought that I wanted to be someone who could help other people achieve their dreams someday.

But just now, I almost gave up on helping because I wasn't sure if I could do anything to help.

Now I realize that was a mistake. Thank you, Ayumu.

I'll do whatever I can to help Rina!

*Giggle* There's the smile I expect from you.

All right. Come with me and let's stock up on the supplies we'll need for Rina and the rest of the team!

What about your bag? I like this one personally, but…

We can worry about the bag later! Stocking up is more important right now.

I also want to support you and Rina however I can! I'll make lots of yummy sweets for you all.

[Fade in/out.]

Good morning! Is Rina here?

I'm here. Morning.

I'd like to join you in the High School Game Creator Contest!

Really? Hooray!

I'm not sure what I can do, but I really want to help and support you.

There are tons of things that only you can do. I'm really glad to have you on the team. Rina-chan Board says, “Bow.”

First, we have to decide on the team members. Everyone said they wanted to take part, so we'll have to talk it over!

[Fade in/out.]

Let's do our best at the High School Game Creator Contest, everyone!

I'm honored to join the team! I promise I won't let you down!

You did good putting me on the roster, Little Baby.

I'm always playing games with Rina, so I was a must-have. You can count on me, Rina.

Thanks, Mia. Let's all do our best. Time for a hug!

Whoa!

Ah, let me in too! Come on, you too!

Whoaaa!

Stop squeezing us so hard, Setsuna!

This is proof of the strength of our friendship! Lemme squeeze ya!

Geez!

Let's all work hard as a team, okay?