Oh, there's Ena!

Hey, over here!

Finally made it! Sorry for keeping you two waiting.

No, it's okay.

We got here early too.

Thank goodness.

Wait, where's Mafuyu...?

She isn't here yet.

It's not like her to be late.

I agree. She usually arrives early whenever we meet.

Huh...?

Sorry I'm late, everyone!

Mafuyu...?

Th-That's fine and all, but why are you talking like that...?

Oh, hello there.

Wait, what...?

Hold on, Airi and Shizuku are here too...? And that other girl's...

No way! It's Haruka!!

I don't believe it! She's so cute!

Pipe down, will you. Everyone's gonna start staring if you keep shouting like that.

Whoops. Sorry!

But this means you're all here in secret, right?!

Yes, we are, but there's no need to treat me any differently from anybody else. You're Ena and Mizuki, yes? It's nice to finally meet you.

Whoa, it's her idol smile...

She's literally glowing too...!

*Sigh*

Mizuki...

Still, we definitely weren't expecting to see Mafuyu bring the three of you in tow!

Hehe. Asahina and I are actually in the same club.

Oh, that's right...

She mentioned that during one of our after-parties.

Yes, she's always so helpful too.

Oh, stop. You're exaggerating.

But what brings you here today?

Are you here to meet up with someone else?

Incidentally, a member of our group is performing today. We just happened to run into Asahina on our way to the Fan Festival.

Shizuku introduced us to her and she told us about how she's in the same group as you, Ena.

This is such a nice surprise♪

Who are these people...?

Oh, right.

You haven't met Airi and the others yet.

Kanade, meet my friends, Airi and Shizuku. They're both famous idols.

And this is Haruka!

The Haruka Kiritani!

I see...

I had no idea.

Hehe. I guess idols really aren't your thing, Kanade.

M-Mafuyu speaking like this is starting to make my head hurt...

Is something wrong, Ena?

No, it's nothing.

Anyway, this is Kanade! She's the songwriter for our group and has a talent for composing really amazing music!

Nice to meet you.

I'd love to hear your music sometime.

N-Nice to meet you too. M-Maybe later...

Oh, since we've been given this wonderful opportunity, why don't we all see the show together?

Yeah, I'd like that too...

I really want to do that but...

(Today's supposed to be a fun day off. It'd be awful to make her stay in “good girl” mode like this.)

Sorry, we'll be going as a foursome today.

Oh. I see. That's unfortunate...

But that's understandable.

You came here as a group, so you should enjoy today as a group.

Sorry, Airi.

Let's try and talk later if we can.

Sure, see you then.

Back to being yourself, Mafuyu...?

Myself?

I guess you really can't tell, huh?

You right now is the Mafuyu Asahina that we've gotten to know.

*Nod*

I see.

Also, idols are way too cute!

I still can't believe that I got to meet Haruka!

There are so many different kinds of artists here today, including the idols we just met.

(So many attendees too. I suppose it's a reflection of the wide range of genres being showcased here...)

Hey, I made it!

That makes all of us.

Shall we?

Huh? That voice...

Maybe I'm just imagining things...

Is something wrong, Kanade...?

No, it's nothing.

Let's go.

Humhumhuuum♪

I can't wait to see Ichi perform!

I wonder what she's gonna sing♪

Me neither.

Hehe. It'll be our first time being in the audience as Ichika sings, so I'm really looking forward to it.

Yeah, this is sort of a rare opportunity for us, isn't it? We really haven't heard her perform like this before.

Still, there's more people here than I expected. I hope Ichika's doing okay.

That crossed my mind too. I hope she isn't getting too nervous...

Then let's head over and show her that she has our support! That should help her, right?

We can't just barge in backstage, you know? She isn't the only one performing today.

Aww, but...

I meant all of us going at once would be a problem. If just one of us went, you might be able to actually see her...

Oh, I see.

But who...?

I vote for... Shiho!

Huh? Me?

Shouldn't you go, Saki? You're the best out of all of us at cheering people up...

No, I think she'd benefit more from seeing you!

I mean, you're already a veteran of the stage, and you're the musical pillar of our band!

That's why I think what you say would mean more to her than anything I'd have to say!

You think so...?

I agree with Saki.

Please, Shiho, let Ichika know that she has our support.

Honami...

Okay...

I'll make sure to tell her that when I see her.