Thanks for coming today, Ena.

It was fun to actually be able to go out shopping like this with you again.

I had fun too.

I'll ask Mizuki about the picnic too and let you know once I hear back.

Okay, thanks!

Then I guess we'll see you for the picnic!

Yeah, see you then!

Thanks for coming along today, Shizuku.

Oh, it was my pleasure.

Shinonome was so much fun to talk with too. Also, she's so stylish...

I know, right? She's had an eye for fashion since junior high!

I met her just as I was starting to get more work as an idol but...

That was before we became famous and didn't have other clothes besides my stage uniform. I was doing interviews in my street clothes too, but then I started talking to Ena about it...

She taught me about how people viewed me and what I can do to appear more fashionable.

I see.

But...

I wasn't able to help her when she kind of really needed it. Even after she'd helped me out so much.

Huh?

This was during junior high too...

It was the first time in a while that I was able to go to school and she said, I saw you on TV! I can't believe you really made your dream come true!

I felt so happy when she said that and I ended up saying something I shouldn't have...

I told her that, It's your turn now, Ena! As long as you work hard at it, your dreams will come true too!

She just went silent after that...

...

I asked her if something was wrong, but she said it was nothing...

A while passed before I learned that she and her dad fought over what she wanted to do in life.

Oh, I see...

Those wounds still haven't really healed either...

Ena was always there for me from the start, but I couldn't do anything for her...

Airi...

That's why I want to help her now. I have to...!

It's also sort of why I roped you into this, Shizuku...

Oh, don't mind me. I'm the one that suggested we go on a little trip together in the first place.

It'd be my pleasure to help you and your friend out, Airi.

Thanks, Shizuku...

I'll be counting on you next week...!

Wait, uh oh... We haven't told Minori and Haruka that we'll be gone then!

I know I'm just dropping this on you just as our videos are finally getting more attention. I don't like taking days off out of the blue like this either...

So I'm really sorry...!

Airi, you don't have to apologize...

Yeah, it's not like you did anything wrong!

You're doing this for your friend, right?

I think it's actually really nice!

Yeah, she kind of means a lot to me.

She helped me become a real idol...

So I want to return the favor somehow...

Actually, Airi...

I have a friend like that too. We've known each other since elementary school.

You do...?

I don't get to see her much anymore, but she was there to talk to me after I first quit, when we decided to form our group, everything...

I understand just how important someone like that can be to you.

So please, do what you can for them.

Haruka...

Yeah! We're on your side, so don't worry!

Minori...

Thanks, you two...!

I'd like to thank you as well!

Hehe. You're very welcome!

That means it'll be just the two of us again, Haruka!

Hmm... Practicing is good and all...

But what if we went somewhere together too? Like, Phoenix Wonderland maybe...?

What?! T-T-T-Together?!

Yes. This girl from the Sports Festival Planning Committee said that she's a cast member for one of the troupes there.

I've been meaning to go see one of her shows, but haven't had a chance to yet...

B-But...

It's important that you take breaks too, Minori.

I agree. Since we're going on a picnic, you two should go out and enjoy yourselves as well.

They seem to agree...

So how about it?

Okay! If you're really alright with me going that is...!

Then it's settled! Let's make the most of this weekend!

Yeah, let's!