*Sigh* I'm worried about Honoka. She isn't getting carried away and doing something silly, is she?

Huh?! She should be fine, right? I mean, she always looks like she has it all together on stage.

On stage, she is admittedly reliable, but when it comes to her private life, Honoka is truly–

You know, I know how you feel! I'm a little worried that Chika will do something ridiculous, too.

Riko! You, too? You must have it tough.

And you, too, Umi!

Huh, they seem to be hitting it off.

Umi sounds all worried, but she really wanted to go with Honoka.

Whuh?!

Umi, too? Our Riko's the exact same. She's acting all worried, but honestly, she just loves Chika.

*Giggle* I guess they're hiding their embarrassment? They're so cute.

You've got it all wrong!

You don't need to be all bashful about it! And sure, you might miss those two, but let's have some fun together today!

I am hardly embarrassed or anything of the sort, but… Ahem. Right you are. I'll trust in Honoka, so let us get to know each other better today.

Y-Yeah, good idea. She's with those two, so I'm sure it'll be fine.

You don't have to be all embarrassed, you two. Isn't it great to love your friends?

I mean, I truly love our club president, and she loves me just as much!

Sh-She treats us all equally well. I've known her since we were little, so I can tell.

I-I know her well, too!

W-Well I've known her since we were quite young, and–

C'mon, you two! Let's calm down a bit, yeah?

Oh, before I forget. Ayumu, have you heard anything from her?

Huh? Hang on a sec, let me check. Ah, nope, nothing.

Girls, really, you don't need to worry. They're just having a good time over there.

Right you are. Honoka has been saying she wants to take her time and chat with everyone.

Oh, I see. And this is because of the School Idol Festival thing, right?

Hmm, I don't think that's all of it. I think Honoka saw the way she cares about all her friends and felt a connection.

A connection.

I suppose they are the same kind of person.

Those three are pretty similar, aren't they? With the way they lead everyone forward with all that zest?

Come to think of it, you're right.

I think she's better suited for leader than anyone. She treasures and supports me, and everyone else, so much.

Better than anyone? Forgive me, but I cannot let that statement pass.

Huh?

She may be a little ditzy and unreliable here and there, but Honoka makes for a trustworthy leader. She works harder than anyone, and her passion and power always draws us in.

U-Umi?

Well, our club president's pretty amazing, too. She thinks up our practice plans every day and records how they go in her log.

I'm sorry, you two, but Chika doesn't fall behind, either. She may not look it, but she keeps a keen eye on those around her, and she's determined to never give up.

What are you talking about?! Our president's the best!

No, Honoka's the best!

It's Chika!

Our president!

Mmhmm. Everyone thinks their leader's the best, huh? I love Honoka, too!

And I love Chika! Let's just say we all love the one closest to us, yeah?

I am sorry. Getting this worked up is rather embarrassing.

I'm sorry, too! I got r-really into it. Sorry.

I'm sorry, too.

C'mon, girls, let's quit with the apologizing and talk about what we can do for the people we love.

Right you are. Honoka will probably do whatever it takes to bring the School Idol Festival back on track, so we'll have to support her.

Same for us! Chika spins into action the second she thinks of something, so we've gotta help her!

Yeah. Chika pushes herself a lot, so we've got to pick up the pieces.

I want to help our club president so she can do what she's aiming for, too.

Indeed. Let us work together to make sure those three can move as their hearts desire! For our leaders!

For our leaders!