That tomato hotpot was really delicious. I wanna write down the recipe, but I don't know about the seasoning thrown in at the end. It might be hard to recreate.

Y-Yeah. Um, Eli? There's something I'd like to ask you, if you don't mind.

Sure, go ahead. What is it?

It's about what we were talking about earlier. How can I seriously have your confidence and your good looks?

Just now? Ohh, you mean before? I don't do anything particularly special.

Let me think. I work just as hard as you do as a school idol during practice, then when I get home, I go for a walk and stretch.

Oh, and I get plenty of sleep, eat well, and exercise! Maybe that wasn't really helpful to you since I don't do anything out of the ordinary.

N-Not at all! I dream of becoming a beautiful, lovely mature girl, just like you.

Wait, what?! You dream of becoming like me?

You're slim with long and slender legs, and your fingers are also breathtakingly beautiful.

U-Um, Rina?

Maybe it's actually about speaking in a more grown-up way? I wonder if I can mimic you?

Rina, are you trying to become an even better version of yourself than you already are?

Yup. Because I'm sure I'll be more confident in myself and I might be more helpful to everyone in my club if I do. That's why I wanna become a great person like you, Eli.

I completely understand how you feel, Rina. You want to grow for both yourself and for everyone around you, right?

But I don't think you'll truly be growing if you follow me as an example. It's definitely a good thing to learn lots of new things and expand your knowledge base.

So I'll teach you what I can, but you don't have to force yourself to grow into something. You should find your own strengths and grow to be your own great self.

My strengths?

You seem so cute and wonderful to me. That's why I want you to continue being you.

*Chuckle* I feel more motivated now after finding out that you look up to me, Rina. I gotta roll up my sleeves and try even harder!