SHIORIKO: "I would like to discuss my debut song, if you don't mind."
AKI: "What's up? You can talk to me about anything."
SHIORIKO: "Thank you, Akihiko."
AKI: "H-Have you decided what kind of song you'd like to sing?"
SHIORIKO: "I actually have no ideas at all. That's why I wanted to talk to you about it."
AKI: "Oh, okay. Was it too difficult to decide?"
SHIORIKO: "You asked what kind of song I would like to sing... I'm assuming you mean what I hope for it to embody?"
AKI: "...Sure?"
SHIORIKO: "My hope is to be a productive school idol. Of that I am certain. But I do not have any other wishes beyond that."
AKI: "Shioriko..."
SHIORIKO: "What kind of song do I want to sing? I consulted the other club members about it."
AKI: "And?"
SHIORIKO: "I realized one thing. Everyone has an idea of who they want to become, or what feelings they want to express, because they believe in themselves as school idols.
The only thing clear to me at the moment is that I would like to become a school idol. That is all.
I thought consulting the others would give me a better idea, but I'm even more confused about it now."
AKI: "I see. I'd have to say I'm a little surprised. You always seem so decisive, and you never seem to falter."
SHIORIKO: "You think so?"
AKI: "You can always objectively analyze what someone's aptitude is, can't you? Not only that, but you give great advice about how people can be better versions of themselves.
So, I'm just surprised that you're always doubting yourself."
SHIORIKO: "You may be right. I can see other people's strengths, but I am so blind to my own.
I will never arrive at an answer at this rate and will end up inconveniencing you, too."
AKI: "Come on. Friends help each other out, right?"
SHIORIKO: "That's true...but you really see me as a friend?"
AKI: "Let the past, be the past. We were bitter enemies but it's all behind us now. We can become great friends.
Just don't worry, there's no rush, we've got plenty of time before I go to New York. Take your time to find an answer you're happy with. I'll help you."
SHIORIKO: "Yes, I would like to think more about what sort of school idol I'd like to become."
AKI: "I know you can do it, Shioriko. Sorry, I know that's not very helpful advise."
SHIORIKO: "No, I appreciate it. I feel better after talking to you. Thank you."
AKI: "So cute..."
SHIORIKO: "Hm?"
AKI: "Nothing."