So, umm... Great work during today's art festival, everyone.

Okay, to be fair, all we had to do was screen our film, so we didn't do much compared to the other classes...

Don't sweat the details, Director!

R-Right...

Then...

Everyone have a drink ready?

Alright, cheers...!

Cheers.

Cheers!!!

Phew...

(I was really startled when everyone said they wanted to throw a wrap party, but I'm so relieved the teacher gave us the green light.)

(Also...)

I was so nervous when they started screening our film. How about you?

Me too!

The last time I felt that nervous was during exams!

(Everyone sounds like they're having fun.

This actually feels a lot like a school festival...)

Kusanagi!

Huh? Oh, Shiraishi...

Amisawa, Tachibana too? Is something the matter?

We were just talking and decided that we really need to thank you for what you did.

Thank me? But I didn't do anything worth...

That's not true! Our film turned out as well as it did because you helped us stick through to the end as our director!

I mean, shooting the last scene using drones was genius! Everyone watching got totally blown away...!

Yeah, that felt really good!

Hehe. It did.

I even said, “Yes!” to myself.

But really, our film came together because of you guys. I mean, Amisawa, you did so much for us on-site.

And the costumes turned out great in the end because you came up with so many ideas for them, Tachibana.

And you, Shiraishi. Not only did you put on an incredible performance, you helped me get our class to have orderly discussions... I can't thank you enough for that.

Kusanagi...

So much for our plan. We came to thank her, but she ended up turning the tables on us.

Oh, Kusanagi! We should go grab some snacks before they're gone!

Huh? O-Okay, let's go...!

(It's so nice of them to want to come talk to me like this...)

(But I'm a little tired...

I might go relax over in a corner somewhere.)

Huh?

Hey. You taking a break...?

U-Uh, yeah...

...

(I haven't really talked to Shinonome alone like this much...)

(What do I do...?

I feel a little more comfortable around him now, but what are we supposed to talk about...?)

(W-Wait, I know...!)

So, umm...

Thank you for agreeing to be the lead...

I really appreciate it since I know it must've felt really sudden.

Hm...? Oh, sure.

I mean, no one else seemed all that up for it.

I know...

But you really pulled through during the final showdown...

I think we were all able to keep going until the end because you didn't want to give up.

So, thank you.

You're welcome... But you're still the one who got everyone across the finish line in the end.

Huh...?

Remember what you said about not wanting us to feel any regret? I have a feeling that the others would've been completely dispirited if it wasn't for that.

I mean, it gave me the motivation I needed...

So, um... I think you did a good job.

Th-Thanks...

(I wasn't expecting him to say something like that...)

(I mean, there was no way I could've done this alone. Still...)

(If everyone thinks I was a good director... That makes me happy.)

Hey, Akito! Kusanagi!

Yeah?

We're taking a group photo, but it won't mean much if our director and hero aren't in it! So, you two, get over here!

Oh, alright... Be right there.

You're the director! Don't stand off to the side like that! You get to take center stage with the trophy!

Huh? O-Okay...

(I-Is it really okay for me to be in the middle...? I'm getting really anxious...)

Okay! Ready, everyone?!

Smile for the camera, Kusanagi!

Also, throw up a peace sign!

H-Huh? Like this...?

Yeah, that's it!

You do something too, Akito!

Pose like the Wandering Cook for us!

Not a chance.