A message from Saki...?

“I just got home from work and started watching 'Walking with Minori.' This is totally you and Hona talking, right?!”

We were never on camera, but I guess it's hard not to recognize our voices...

“We just happened to be nearby and decided to lend a hand.”

Whoa, she replied right back...

“No fair! I totally would've gone if I wasn't scheduled to work! I could've been on her stream!”

Oh, geez.

Shii, do you have a minute?

Hm? Sure, come in.

Welcome back. I didn't realize you were home.

Yes, I just got back.

Sorry, I know this is sudden, but I was hoping we could talk about what happened during Minori's stream today.

Oh...

Should I not have joined in?

No, that's not what I'm here to say.

I wanted to thank you for helping her, Shii.

I mean, we are friends.

Also, how did you know I was there?

Didn't you say that you'd be working all day?

I was able to watch a bit of the stream, on break and in transit. I haven't seen the whole thing yet...

But after finishing up with work at one place, I decided to tune in, and I was so startled to hear your voice!

I knew that you and Honami would be going together, but I had no idea that Kusanagi and Ena would also be there.

Yeah, we were also surprised.

Kusanagi was there to help with the show, and Shinonome said she was working on an assignment for art class.

I had no idea!

Also, Shizuku, if you saw, then does that mean Momoi and Kiritani did as well?

Yes, it seems that way.

It's important for us to communicate as a team at times like this. So, the second I realized that it was you, Shii, I sent them a message.

“Incredible news! Shii's joined Minori on her walk! I hope you all get a chance to watch♪”

Communicate as a team...?

Sounds more like you just wanted them to watch.

Hehe. That's because I did.

Well, anyway, how did they react?

They were just as surprised as I was.

Actually, we became a little worried about people thinking it was staged since so many of her friends suddenly appeared all at once.

Oh...

Fortunately, our worries were misplaced.

I kept a close eye on the comments, and none of the viewers made any undue accusations, at least while I was watching.

I'm sure everyone knows Minori would never do something like that.

Yeah.

(Come to think of it, they all seemed to really enjoy our conversation...)

I have a feeling that everyone watching wants you, Minori and the others to succeed from the bottom of their hearts.

Yes, if that's true, then we couldn't be happier.

By the way, Shii...

Hm?

Minori and Kusanagi both got to wear those beautiful dresses. Did you also try one on?

Huh? I...

No, stop! Don't tell me yet!

I need time to prepare myself mentally!

No, I was just trying to say...

I know! Why don't you start by telling me what you saw!

Wait...

They had quite a few different exhibits, yes? What did you see? Which did you think was the most fun? Oh, did you visit the interactive corner?

Again, personal space!

Okay...

Honestly...

(Hang on. Is this why she came to my room? Did she just want to talk about this...?)

Um, Shii...?

Is this enough space? Can you tell me what you saw now?

...

(Well, that's my sister for you...)