See you next time, everyone!
We did great today!
You especially, Airi.
Yeah, you were on a roll during our talk segment!
I agree. You also segued us between segments so smoothly and made so many funny comments.
I'm the talker for the group, right?
It's my job to make everything sound interesting.
(Hehe. She's finally back to being her old self.)
(She really had me worried for a moment there...)
Haruka and I had another look at the messages the students from that school sent us.
And we came across one student who seemed very interested in when you were on all those variety shows...
Oh...
You felt concerned after reading this, right...?
We were wondering if that message dredged up some unpleasant memories...
(I knew this entire time that Airi was still bothered by what she experienced when she was on all those variety shows...)
(And my actions show that I didn't do enough to take her feelings into consideration.)
(I even brought up Happy Everyday with her during numerous conversations...)
(It must've been so hard for her to hear that name coming out of my mouth.)
(She seems much better now, but...)
Hey...
Earth to Shizuku!
Huh?!
Y-Yes, Airi?
About us doing an after-party...
An after-party? Oh, to celebrate how the graduation event went...?
Yes. It would've been nice to do this sooner, but I thought we should celebrate since this was the first offer we received as MMJ.
How about it, Shizuku?
Yes, I'd like that very much.
Great, then we're all set!
Hehe. I can't wait!
...
Welcome, Airi!
Thanks for inviting me over.
Sorry if it feels like I'm here all the time.
No, it's always my pleasure to have you over.
Really? If you say so...
(Oh, I should tell Airi before Haruka and Minori get here...)
I still haven't thanked you for what you did, have I, Shizuku?
Thanking me? For what?
For getting permission to use that song during the event. I heard that it caused you a lot of trouble.
Not even in my wildest dreams did I ever think that I'd get a chance to sing that song. I can't thank you enough, Shizuku.
Airi...
Oh, I also want to thank the person you talked to about this. Can you get me in touch with them?
Yes, of course.
They mentioned that they'd like to talk to you as well.
Great! Ideally, I'd like to thank them in person. You think that's possible?
Yes, you can leave that to me!
But there's something I'd like to discuss with you as well, Airi...
Hm? What's up?
I... I'm so sorry...
About Happy Everyday...
Huh?
I knew what you went through while you were on those variety shows still bothered you, but I still kept bringing it up.
Looking back, I feel awful about what I said and did...
Is that what this is about?
Don't worry, you big dope.
You watched my shows every time they aired and you really enjoyed them, right?
Yes, absolutely!
See? So quit being such a worrywart.
Oh...
If anything, I started feeling a little embarrassed each time after I found out that you were watching on the other end.
Anyway, Haruka and Minori should be here soon, so why don't we start setting up for our party?
Mind if I borrow your kitchen, Shizuku?
You're more than welcome to, and I'd like to help as well!