She tells me to have some self-awareness, but like…

How do I do that if I don't ever pay attention to myself in the first place? Yeah, she'd never let me get away with saying that.

(Honoka) Hmm… (Ayumu) *Sigh*

Huh? Hey, it's Ayumu! Hi, there! What a coincidence!

Honoka! H-Hi…

What's up? You look kinda down.

Er… Yeah, I am. Dance practice hasn't been going well. I was told to make it more me, but I don't really get what that means.

Really? Well, if you ask me, you're like a kotatsu table. You're so warm and comforting, it feels like I could fall asleep around you.

A k-kotatsu table? Nobody's ever told me that before.

Oh, you think I'm lying, do ya? I'll prove it to you, then. Get over here!

[Fade in/out.]

H-Honoka, are you doing what I think you're doing?

*Giggle* Yep, I'm putting my head on your lap. Just watch, I'm gonna fall right asleep. *Yawn*

Huh?! Wait, you're actually falling asleep?! C'mon, you were already sleepy before you found me, weren't you?

Nuh-uh… I had a full eight hours of sleep last night. But ever since I ran into you, I've been so relaxed, I just can't help it.

You're so warm, and kind…and comforting, like you're patting my back and telling me that everything's gonna be okay.

That's the kind of person you are to me, Ayumu.

Honoka… I get it. Comforting, huh? I hope I can give a performance that makes my audience feel comforted too.

I'm sure you can! Just hang in there!

But anyway… *Yawn* Sounds like you had a bunch of stuff on your mind, too.

Too? Was there something bothering you, Honoka?

Mmm… Umi told me that I should take things more seriously.

But I always wanna do this, that, and the other thing… There's just so much I wanna do. It's hard to really stay focused on one thing. *Yawn*

Honoka… I think you're fine just the way you are. You're already doing a great job elevating and guiding everyone. Like you just did with me.

*Snore* *Snore*

*Giggle* Thank you for everything, Ms. Leader. You sleep well, now.