Oh, you're here.

Oh, Mizuki. You're late today. Third period's already started, you know.

Why are you even waiting for me anyway?

It's not like I promised to meet you.

I know. I've been reading this drama play, you see.

Avoiding my questions again, huh?

Oh, but I was just getting to my answer. This play is about a hero that patiently waits for someone.

I thought by waiting for you, I might be able to understand the mentality of this character a little better.

Hmm? Is this play any good?

Well, it depends on who you ask...

Isn't that true about everything?

In the case of this play, there's no definite conclusion, so the answer is up to the audience's interpretation.

I see. Not like I have anything against stories like that, but why are you reading that sort of stuff? I thought you wanted to do fun shows.

I do. But in order to do that, I first need to expand my horizons.

Expand your horizons, huh?

Is that the real reason you're always up here?

Huh?

I figured you talked to people like me because you were looking for inspiration or something you could use in your shows?

Well, you're correct in a sense.

I always find our conversations inspirational.

...

But to be clear, I draw inspiration from everyone around me, not just you.

Well...

If you say so...

Hehe. To be fair, it's probably not a good thing that my thoughts always revolve around how something can be used in a show.

You say that, but it's not like you intend to change anytime soon, right?

Of course not.

Even if that's the reason you're all alone?

All alone...

Well...

Solitude isn't as bad as people make it out to be.

Huh?

In fact, it has had certain benefits for me. It's given me plenty of time to see plays and to think over ideas for shows, for example.

It even gave me another lonesome friend on the school rooftop.

Solitude has given you a friend?

Isn't that contradictory?

Hehe, I suppose you're right.

A friend in solitude...

Maybe one day you'll find friends who have more in common with you than just being lonely...

Maybe. God only knows...

God, huh?

Where's God when you need them?

Where indeed...

Well, while we're on the subject...

How would you like to wait until the end of fourth period with me?

Haha. Why not...?

Not like I have anything else to do...