When I'm in a toy shop, it really makes me reminisce about my youth.

This one time Ruby wanted a stuffed animal so badly she sat down and refused to move. It was quite a scene.

But Ruby's so obedient. I can't picture it.

I experienced a very similar thing recently. Cotaro wanted this new toy.

Ah… Right, your siblings are all still very young.

They are. Which is why I've gotta be the put-together big sis. It's not easy, I'll tell you that.

Even so, you don't look like you're having too hard a time of it.

I guess that's true. You're a big sister too, so you must get it. No matter how you complain, your little siblings are just too precious.

Yes. She's the apple of my eye.

There's definitely all kinds of struggles involved…But they also give me so much happiness.

That's why I'm gonna be a great big sister to them, no matter how hard it is, or how much trouble they cause me.

That's exactly how it is.

Perhaps it's because I'm used to the big sister role, but I find myself feeling the same way towards the members of Aqours.

Oh, I can kind of understand that. Whenever Rin or another younger girl wanders off, my eyes automatically follow them.

*Giggle* We're in quite the same boat.

I never thought you and I would get so into talking about being big sisters!

I'd…actually like to talk about other things with you, Nico, if that's all right?

Like what?

Like school idols.

…Trying to learn my secrets?

N-No, of course not!

I just want to talk to you about that.

Well, fine by me. But once you get me going on school idols, I won't stop even if you tell me to!

*Giggle* Thank you!