Oh, finally. Over here!

I forgot to mention this during school, but thanks for helping me out yesterday.

It was about us as a team, so it's fine.

Exactly.

So have you spoken to Azusawa about us entering into STAY GOLDEN again?

Not yet because I plan on telling her in person. We can bring it up with her once she gets here.

Alright.

But STAY GOLDEN. It's already that time of year again, huh?

You guys sort of just dropped it on me yesterday, but I am starting to think it's a good opportunity for us.

See?

This sort of thing's also what you and Kohane are good at, right?

You surprised us once already so...

Huh? Ohh...

Yeah, that time...!

I felt the same way that time too, but Azusawa really has been improving at an astonishing rate.

Yeah, and we're not about to just let her leave us behind.

I know.

Man, I've been here this whole time thinking I know so much about Kohane...

But we don't have a choice since that's how she feels.

Still...

Wait, didn't you say that you talked to MEIKO about this before coming to us?

How did that go?

Um... She said Kohane the kind of person that likes to see the good in others.

And that she should believe in the good within herself.

The good within yourself, huh? If someone told me that, I probably wouldn't know where to start...

I mean, the good you see in others is sort of what you're missing yourself, right?

It might be easier to think about it the other way around like, Why can't I do what that other guy can?

...

Hmm...

Yeah, this is a tough one.

Oh, why don't we come up with as many good things as we can about her and tell her about them?

Huh?

We can make it easier for Kohane to see the good in her if we just tell her about just how awesome she is!

I see. I understand the general idea of what you're trying to do.

Yes! Okay, how about...?

First, she's obviously the best partner ever! Second, she's like this adorable little animal that becomes a super cool singer when she gets up on stage!

And it's so cute how she nibbles on her food or leaves the things she likes most for last! Also...

...

Why are you making that face?

You started with stuff that could be said about anyone and ended by just saying how cute she is...

You may want to be more objective and describe her using a more diverse vocabulary.

Hmm... More objective, and a diverse vocabulary...

Wait, why don't you guys try telling her instead of me?

If it ever comes up.

Hey, she's your teammate too.

Help her out, alright?

Again, if it ever comes up.

I mean, how would you feel if we just started ranting and raving about what we like about you?

How would I feel...?

See?

In Azusawa's case, she may feel happy for a moment but also startled or surprised at the same time.

Dude, there's no one out there that would just take random compliments seriously.

Right...

So I guess that means kicking butt at STAY GOLDEN's the best way to go then...

Hello.

Oh, it's Kohane!

Okay, like we planned. Talk about STAY GOLDEN.

Got it!

(Alright, this is an event I want to get back at too...!)

(And I have to support my partner in whatever ways I can! Especially now!)