Phew...

I'm done with all my homework that's due tomorrow.

(I finished quicker than expected.

I'll check our inbox for any possible offers and...)

(Mr. Hiiragi...

He saw the message I sent.)

(Thank goodness. He says he'll set aside some time to meet with me...)

(Which is really kind of him since he's probably unbelievably busy...)

“Thank you very much for agreeing to meet with me on such short notice.”

(Okay, I've arranged to meet with him.

If he does happen to know anything about what's happened to us...)

(No, I shouldn't get my hopes up.)

(Mr. Hiiragi may be an industry insider with a lot of connections, but there's no guarantee that he knows anything about our situation.)

So, I should do as much research as I can before our meeting.

Hi, Furukawa. Long time no see.

Oh, stop it. Call me Rumi.

I mean, we basically debuted at the same time, and I got my big break while working with ASRUN.

You haven't changed one bit.

Anyway, Furukawa—I mean, Rumi—it was your humor and witty commentary that made you a star.

Hehe. You're one of the few people who are willing to sing my praises like that, Haruka. Anyway, what's up? How can I help you today?

The thing is, I'm looking to expand my current group's footprint, but I'd like to know what the industry thinks of us at the moment.

You always knew a lot about what goes on behind the scenes, Rumi, so I was wondering if you knew about any rumors surrounding us.

Sazana. Long time no see.

Haruka! It's been ages!

We used to appear on music programs all the time when you were still with ASRUN, but we hardly ever see each other anymore. How's your new group? Are you having fun?

Yes, a lot. We've finally sort of gotten on our feet, so we're looking to expand our footprint.

But something has been bothering us a little...

Would you mind if I asked you a quick question?

(No luck again today...)

(They haven't heard anything, and they're some of the most recognizable faces in show business...)

(I wish we could know whether we're on a wild goose chase.)

*Sigh*

Oh, Haruka, you're back!

Perfect timing!

There's something you need to see!

Me...?

Starting with... Ta-daa!

A detailed summary of that online show we're gonna be on!

Oh, you even made a list of guests who previously appeared on this program? And you even made note of how they showcased each artist.

It still isn't completely finished, but Minori worked extra hard and gathered all the info we needed.

While we're here, Airi, let's also have her look at our stream proposals.

We're also still working on these, but... Here you are. These are our ideas at the moment.

Thanks. The skincare stream is yours, right, Shizuku? And this cooking stream must be yours, Airi.

Alright, I see nothing particularly wrong with these proposals. Both should be fun for everyone.

You think so? Thank goodness.

So, what do you think?

Do you feel comfortable with delegating stuff to us now?

Hehe. I always knew that you'd do a good job.

(Despite their workloads increasing while I'm occupied, they all seem to know exactly what to do.)

Thank you all very much.

I promise to keep investigating what's been going on thoroughly.

Yes, thank you.

(They're counting on me, so I need to see this through until I find a satisfactory answer.)