Thank you for sharing so much with us, An, Haruka.

I mean, you're welcome, but you're happy with just that...?

We really didn't tell you two that much, you know?

For you, sure, but I got to learn more about a part of Haruka that I never knew about, so I'm really glad you told us all this!

I'm filled with a mix of joy knowing more about little Haruka and sadness for not being able to witness her back then!

H-Hold on, sadness?

Haha. You're hilarious, Minori!

Oh, sorry, that's my phone...

I think it's my dad calling.

I'd like to use the restroom while you do that. Sorry, I'll be right back.

Okay, we'll be here!

They've really been friends forever, huh...?

Yeah, they really have!

Haha...

(I'm happy about learning so much about An's past, but that feeling from before is still lingering...)

...

That was so much fun.

Haruka being so competitive and taking singing so seriously back then explains so much...!

But...

But I'm so jealous...!

Huh...?

I'm jealous of not being her childhood friend, but also jealous of how they look so good together! It's unfair how well they mirror each other...!

Oh...

(Is that what I've been feeling...?)

(Seeing Haruka and An in this light...

Learning about how they see everything eye-to-eye...)

Am I jealous...?

Kohane?

Oh, sorry...

I... I think I feel the same way.

Wait, you too?!

Yeah, because An's always there to help me. I think a part of me wishes that I could challenge her the way Haruka does...

I feel like I should be doing that as her partner, and supporting her in every way I can...

*Sob*

I know... I know exactly how you feel!

I wish I could help Haruka more, I wish I could work as hard as her and I wish I looked as good standing next to her as An does!

Minori...

Let's keep doing our best!

We may not be able to overcome the bond they've developed...

But that doesn't change how I feel about Haruka! It just makes me want to try even harder! More and more!

Yeah, you're right...

I need to try harder to make sure An sees me as a partner she can be proud of!

Ugh, Dad, why?

Making me pick stuff up on my way home...

Oh, An, how was your call...?

Whoa, Haruka, hey! Same old, same old, you know?

Anyway, Minori's so cute!

Did you see the way her eyes sparkled while hearing about you from back then?

She has a habit of doing that, but I do appreciate the way she shows just how much she cares about me when we're together.

You probably mean everything to her...

Hehe. Oh, stop...

But Kohane seemed just as interested in you, An.

I'm still not really sure what she'll get from hearing about my past.

Regardless, she seemed keen to find out.

I'd like to learn more about Minori too. What she was like before we met or the things she used to do when she was little.

Yeah, totally!

I think I'll ask Kohane the same.

Hehe. I'd like to know too.

We could conceivably sneak that conversation in today if we have time.

Alright, we'll just have to play that by ear!

Okay!

Thanks for waiting, you two.

About our next stop...

Right. We should start making our way towards PXL!

Huh? Wait, it's already that late?

We were there for a while.

Sorry, I lost track of time back there. Let's see...

Don't worry, Haruka!

We have a PXL Master right here!

PXL Master?

“Master” might be a bit too far, but you can leave everything PXL-related to me...!

I promise to make sure you all get to have fun and enjoy yourselves!

Me too! I'll be your personal escort, Haruka!

Th-Thanks.

They seem pretty fired up...

Yeah, they really must've been looking forward to this.