What time did you say Tsumugi would get here?

Shouldn't be long.

But honestly, I can't believe this victory party you've put on for me! I really feel the love.

You could say that you Kanat believe the amount of love we're showering on you, eh? Geddit?

Kanata has had great success in taking on her challenge, so let's make this a fitting celebration!

Yeah! Let's celebrate!

Hello.

Oh, Tsumugi! Thanks for coming. Come on in, over this way.

Sorry? I, um…

You played the leading role today, after all.

Here's a cup. Would you like something to drink?

Hey, did you bring any macarons?

Oh, now that's rude, Lanzhu!

Huh, weren't you saying you wanted to try some? You said that to Ayumu! I heard it!

Hahaha… I guess I did want to try one.

I brought some. I wanted you all to try them. To tell you the truth, I've seen quite a lot of the Nijigasaki live shows.

They're wonderful… I'm a fan of all of you.

So please, eat up and carry my feelings of support with you.

Squee! This is what I've been waiting for! Yesss!

They look even yummier in real life.

Oh, which one of us is your favorite, Tsumugi? Is it me? Heh, like I even have to ask.

I'm afraid my old favorite will always be my number one. But I really do love all of you.

Oh, Emma, hey! The message!

Oh yeah, right.

Tsumugi, we've got a message for you from a certain someone. Do you mind if I read it to you?

A message?

“It's been quite some time. How are you doing?”

“I'm about to take the first steps toward accomplishing a huge goal of mine.”

[Fade in/out.]

“It is to become a singer. I'm going to study overseas to make it happen.”

“The support I received from you and everyone else while I was struggling to make it as a school idol gave me confidence.”

“And it made me want to take my singing even more seriously.”

[Fade in/out.]

“I'm so sorry that I couldn't just come and tell you that I was giving up being a school idol.”

“I wouldn't have been able to give up singing for you all if I'd seen your faces.”

“I was afraid it might make me go back on my decision.”

“I'm striving to live up to the expectations of you and all of the others who supported me.”

“One day, I'll return as a skilled singer. When that time comes, I can only hope that you'll come and see me again.”

Is that message from…

Emma managed to track down the school idol you used to support.

She did?!

I wanted to get you two back together, but the pâtissier contest was on the same day that she was going overseas. So I got a letter instead.

So you did end up finding her! You're sooo cool, Emma!

*Giggle* Thanks.

Seems like your feelings did get across.

…Right.

I'll keep working hard to whip up even more scrumptious macarons in anticipation of the day I get to attend her live show and give them to her.

Making macarons is how I show her my support, after all!

[Fade in/out.]

Quite the bold move though, isn't it? Going to study in another country to chase your dreams.

Being able to make that choice was down to having Tsumugi's support as well. She really did understand how you felt.

And it ended up being a source of strength for those who supported her as well! How amazing! Isn't it just a wonderful story?

I can't bake delicious macarons, but I hope I can offer that kind of support to others.

*Giggle* You never change, huh.

I was talking about you.

Huh?

I want to support you even more than I have been.

Let me be there for you through thick and thin. From now until forever!

Well, I want you to always keep pushing me forward. You are my macaron, after all.

I guess that makes you my macaron as well. My special friend who I've spent all this time together with. Someone who energizes me with her performances.

Guess we're two little macarons in a pod then, huh. *Giggle* Oh, I feel all warm and fuzzy.