What?! You got to talk with Aqours yesterday? There was some stuff I wanted to talk to them about, too!

Kasumi, calm down. They were just doing a little personal problem solving.

Right. Sorry.

Don't worry about it, Kasumi. Sorry I dragged you all through this. I feel a little better after talking to Aqours.

They told me to just call Maki, so I think I'm gonna do it.

Yeah, I think they're right. It's better to talk to her directly. I'm sure you'll feel much better after.

[Fade in/out.]

(I wonder if Maki will pick up.)

Hey, Maki? It's me…

[Taking out phone.]

Oh, hey! *Giggle* Calling for another challenge?

Sorry for calling out of the blue, but I just wanted ask how you composed the song you played that day.

What?

The song I wrote the other day was for everyone in Nijigasaki, but I just can't imagine them singing it.

I can't stop thinking about why I feel this way.

Hold on right there! I can't sort everything out if you blab all at once!

Oh, sorry. I couldn't help myself.

I really like how positive you are about this. So, in short, you want to know how I compose our songs, right?

Yeah.

I didn't do anything special because it was a song-off. I just wrote as usual. Just like when you came to interview us.

When I came to interview you…oh!

Rin and Hanayo were next to you, cheering you on as you played the piano, until eventually everyone was singing together. Right?

Yeah, just like that. I'd love to write by myself, but…

Well, let's just say they give me some extra inspiration sometimes.

Do you ever have trouble writing your songs? I had a tough time not long ago, researching all your songs, sitting for hours on end in front of the piano.

Right, it happens. That's part of μ's' activities though.

Singing, dancing, and song writing. To me, it's all apart of being in μ's.

It's fun being in μ's. I'm trying to have fun with every aspect of being a school idol.

Have fun with it…

Heyo! Don't just talk to Maki. Let us in on it, too!

Honoka?!

Everyone just happens to be here right now. Don't you think it's better to talk in person than on the phone?

You should come on over!

W-Won't I be interrupting?

No, not at all. You're more than welcome, right Rin?

Yeah, I want to see you again!

Hehe, sorry for all the commotion. Everyone's up for it, so why don't you come?

Thank you! I'll be there as soon as I can!

[Putting phone away. Fade in/out.]

Welcome! Here, have some of our delicious sweet buns from Homura Bakery.

Thanks. *Munch* This is good!

*Chuckle* I wish you included stuff about our bakery in your article.

Oh yeah, we all read it together, you know!

Yes, we were talking about that with everyone. Thanks for writing such a great article.

You really did observe us closely. Thank you.

Ummm. It made me so happy.

I'm kind of jealous of everyone in Nijigasaki.

If you understood us in such a short time, I'm sure you understand them very well.

Nijigasaki must feel highly confident having someone that understands them so deeply.

G-Guys, I think you're exaggerating.

Ugh… I know how you guys feel, but we didn't meet up to just compliment her until she drops.

Y-Yeah, that's right. I said this on the phone, but I want to ask Maki about how she writes songs.

However, I feel the same as everyone else. It'd be a great help if you were in our group.

I bet we could talk to you about anything.

Plus, when you have an objective observer to give you advice, it probably allows you to notice things you normally couldn't.

Yeah, it'd be great to have someone to share our thoughts, goals, and accomplishments with!

When I composed μ's' first song, I didn't know anything about everyone.

You've always been writing music just for them. That's something truly incredible.

(For them? I don't think I had thought of that at all. I kept thinking about composing a song like μ's'.)

Hm? Did you freeze up? Are you choking on the sweet bun?

Oh no! Quick, have some tea!

S-Sorry! I'm okay though.

I just noticed something important thanks to all of you. I know I just got here, but I need to get going. Thanks!

[Fade in/out.]

What the heck was that? She just rushed off.

I wanted to talk more!

She seemed much more relieved than when she arrived, don't you think?

Yeah. There's so much that goes on when you first start off in the world of school idols.

It'd be great if we provided some kind of advice.

Aww, I wanted to talk about school idols more.

I'm glad we didn't get sucked into one of your long conversations.

What is that supposed to mean?!