“No matter how prepared you may think you are, it is all for naught in the face of I, the great Yohane! Know your place, you pitiful, weak fairy!”

“You can think whatever you want of me. I will do anything to protect my friends from you, be you a fallen angel or even the gods.”

“O flawless fallen angel, I shall not let you take even one step further!”

[Fade in/out.]

Wooow! Setsu, you are SO cool! I know this is just practice, but you're already perfect!

Y-You really think so? I was worried that I was trying too hard to sound cool.

Not at all! You were so cool that it gave me shivers! Everyone in the audience will become your fan for sure!

N-Now you're just overreacting! You were way cooler when you recited Yoshiko's lines!

Really? *Chuckle* I don't usually get to talk like that, so it felt pretty fresh and fun!

One of the best parts of being an actor is being able to pretend that you're someone else, or a person that you admire. I can also understand how Shizuku feels.

But Setsu, you did get one of your lines a little wrong. The acting was perfect, though.

What?! Which one?!

It's “one step farther,” not “one step further”! You were so close!

N-No way! This is fairy Setsuna's most important performance in the play. I thought I had it memorized perfectly!

Well, it's not like the meaning was much different. Either word would do, wouldn't it?

No! Words have souls. Making light of their meanings can have dire consequences down the line. No matter how small a tear is, it must be mended! That's what practice is for!

And since I got that part wrong, I shan't do it again!

*Laugh* Even when you make a mistake, you don't get discouraged or frustrated. Our leader is so reliable!

L-Leader?

I talked to Mari and the others on our way home from the diner the other day. We all agreed that no one would be a better leader for our school idol troupe than you, Setsu.

When did this happen?! I'm not sure that I can handle such an important job. I've just been chasing what I love this whole time, that's all…

You're always saying that doing what you love can save the world, right? I'm sure this story will also free people's hearts and minds and warm them all up.

I want to be right there with you in that endeavor, Setsu!

Ai! All right, I understand. I respectfully accept my position as the first troupe leader of the Lunar School Idol Troupe!

You subtly changed the name of the troupe, so I guess it looks like you're ready to take over. Oh well, that'll work! Thank you, troupe leader Setsuna!

Okay! Now let's get even more fired up in preparation for the performance!