*THE NEXT DAY*
*CAFETERIA - NIJIGASAKI HIGH SCHOOL - ODAIBA - TOKYO*
AKI: "Hrrrmmmm..."
Ayu's right, I'm the one who's acting strange...
I'm acting strange when everyone is doing their best to make this promo video a success.
And I have a problem with that?
That just makes me an asshole.
Right?
RIGHT?!
It's perfectly fine for other clubs to get more screentime than the School Idol Club in a School Idol Showcase.
AKI: "Huh? Oh, hey you girls...and the President of the Theater Club?"
KARIN: "Getting lost in your thoughts with a look like that on your face over lunch is bad for your digestion."
MIDORI: *Giggle* "Hi, guess we haven't spoken much. Shizuku's told me a lot about you."
AKI: "She has?"
MIDORI: "Yeah, by the way the name's Midori."
AKI: "Akihiko."
MIDORI: "Well, since I'm here, can we all have lunch together?"
AKI: "Sure. But, this is an unlikely combo..."
MIDORI: "We've been getting closer recently."
KARIN: "Right. We became friends when we went to see the Theater Club's performance that Shizuku invited us to."
KANATA: "Uh-huh. We hit it off!"
AKI: "Roman Holiday?"
MIDORI: "Nope, that's our next big project."
EMMA: "Also, Midori said she's a big fan of Mia's mom."
MIDORI: "Mio Taylor. I don't think many performers of her caliber will appear in the future. I really respect her."
MIA: "Yeah, I guess. But MIA Taylor is gonna change that perception in the not-so-distant future."
KARIN: "Oh. That's a cool declaration, but don't forget that I'm here."
KANATA: "Aww, I wanna be complimented like that too!"
MIDORI: *Giggle* "Of course, I'm looking forward to the endeavors of all you guys too.
Speaking of which, should we talk about the School Idol Fansite campaign?"
AKI: "It's called 'Nijigasaki Passions', the first and second-year members have already finished. What about the rest of you?"
EMMA: "Well, I'm thinking I eant to introduce our recommended shows and musicals!"
AKI: "What? Since when have you been interested in watching theater?"
EMMA: "Only recently, I've become passionate about watching stage shows!"
KARIN: "Her recommendations are all interesting and we've been going to see lots of different stage performances recently."
KANATA: "Even I, the girl who gets sleepy when it's dark, can enjoy them to the end with my eyes wide open!"
MIA: "We can't lose to the videos by the first or second group. We're going to make our best introductory video."
AKI: "I'm excited to see what you do."
MIA: "That means you're joining is for our theater trip on our next day off, Babyboy."
AKI: "Huh?"
EMMA: "Yeah! We want you to take a video of us too!"
KANATA: "And besides, experiencing different forms of expression might lead you to some hints for the promo video."
KARIN: "Yeah, so come join us. It'll be fun!"
AKI: "Kanata... Karin..."
MIA: "It might give you some songwriting inspiration too."
EMMA: "You've been very busy recently, so maybe seeing a fun stage show will give you a fresh start."
AKI: "Mia... Emma..."
MIDORI: "After Roman Holiday, I'm thinking of choosing a musical next. I know which one to watch.
It's something that's been adapted into a movie as well, so I think it'll be easy to follow, even for newcomers."
AKI: "Thanks, I can't wait to see it."
KANATA: "Hey, we should choose a café for after the show. I look forward to chatting too after watching it."
EMMA: "Do you have a recommended spot near the theater we're going to next?"
MIDORI: "Hm... When I go to that theater, I guess I go to a lot of older cafés.
The egg sandwiches jam-packed with eggs are delicious! And of course, the bread has their crusts on them, Emma."
EMMA: "I love bread crusts!"
AKI: "And I love eggs, so I'm sold."
KARIN: *Giggle* "Your face finally looks relaxed and happy now."
Huh?