AI: "Hmm... What am I gonna do for the joint solo event? You got any ideas?"
AKI: "We should do something that's really Ai-ish, right? When I think of you, I think of someone who surprises people and then puts a big grin on their faces."
AI: *Laugh* "Seriously? That's the impression I give you?"
AKI: "It is. I mean, remember when we went to karaoke a while ago? We were a shocked at how many people came from other schools, but then even Kanata and Kasumi had a blast."
AI: "Oh, was that a thing?"
AKI: "Uh, yeah! It might be normal for you, but I think it's amazing how you can just make friends with anyone."
AI: "Oh, now there's an idea! I wanna make a ton of friends at the event!"
AKI: "Wait, huh? What do you mean?!"
AI: "Anyone who comes to see me is good in my books! They're all 'Friends of Ai!'
I wanna be friends with everyone who comes to cheer me on, and I wanna put a smile on each and every one of their faces!"
AKI: "That's perfect! And how about we come up with some kind of token of friendship for them?"
AI: "Oh my gosh, that is such a good idea! It's like, anyone who carries it is a Friend of Ai!"
AKI: "But what's a good way to do it? It's gotta be something you can walk around with."
AI: "Oh, I totally agree! It's gotta be something you just get a glimpse of and immediately tell that they're a Friend of Ai."
Umm...it almost sounds like a cult...
AKI: "Hmm, what should we do... Something that'll say you're a Friend of Ai..."
AI: "Like a mirror or a coin purse, something small that won't be a pain to carry around..."
AKI: "Oh, what about a button badge? You could put on your shirt, or your bag, or anywhere you want!"
AI: "That's perfect! I'll start working on them!"
AKI: "Wait, you mean by hand?! You're not gonna make one for EVERYONE who shows up, are you?"
AI: "Sure am! I'm great eith my hands. Besides, I'll do anything if it's for them!
*Giggle* Now I'm really punped for this! But a regular ol' badge would be kinda boring, so I'm gonna put some super-special artwork on each and every one of them!"
AKI: "Ai, that's perfect! I know everyone will love it! If there's anything I can help with, just let me know."
AI: "You got it! And you bet I'm gonna take you up on that offer. Now let's get drawing!"
AKI: "How about you stick to the drawing, and I assemble them?"
AI: "Sure!"
Maybe my experience from making brooches with Ruby can help me here?
...
AKI: "Phew! I think that'll be enough for everyone. I'm glad we worked so hard every day."
AI: "Same. I couldn't have done it without you. I sure hope these love-filled badges will make all those new friends of mine happy badgers, if you get what I'm saying!"
AKI: "I'm sure more people will want to join in if they know they're gonna get a badge filled with love."
And sweat and tears from how long it took. Like, this was twice as long than making brooches with Ruby was!
Well... That was 10 brooches. But this was 10,000 badges!
AI: "There's something I wanna do if I get more fans, though."
AKI: "And that is?"
AI: "I wanna go camping with everyone! We'll wear our badges, make dinner together, put up a tent, hang out, build a campfire and I can sing for everyone too."
Is she sure that she's not starting a cult...?
AI: "Geez, now I can't stop thinking about it! I wanna practice some camp songs! You wanna hear?"
AKI: "Sure, but time is running out. We've been here for a while, and I don't want Shioriko to deliver the fang of justice upon us."
AI: "You're right! Geez, I'd better get home. Thanks for your help today, Prez!"
AKI: "No problem, I'm happy to help you."
AI: "I should totally do something to thank you."
AKI: "It's okay, that won't be necessary."
AI: "No, I insist! Are you free Sunday?"
AKI: "I am, but it's okay. I expect nothing in return."
AI: "Come on, Prez! I know a place where we can get some stellar monjayaki. It'll be my treat!"
AKI: "Well... I gotta admit, that sounds good."
AI: "Then it's a date!"
AKI: "It's not a date! But...sure, it sounds great!"
AI: "Ai knew you'd come around, Prez. See ya tomorrow for club activities!"
AKI: "Goodbye."
Hmm, the Friends of Ai? That sounds like a nice fanclub name.
Oh, that's right. Shiro is always talking about fansites of school idols. So, maybe I should check some out?
My trusty laptop is here on my desk, so there should be no issue in finding them on the web.
Let's see... 'μ'sIC START!' That's Shiro's main fansite for all things μ's related.
'Aqours Protection Squad', I'm guessing they're fans of Aqours.
Hm? What's this one and why is it so pink?
Wait...WHAT IS THIS?!