Phew... Today's practice felt really good♪

Could it be because I tried copying the way Shizuku uses her body as she poses?

(She was so stunning during that shoot...)

(She took a hard look at her old self and practiced like there was no tomorrow...)

(The shoot apparently went very well for that commercial, so I'm glad that everything paid off in the end for her.)

Oh, that reminds me... I promised Shizuku and the others that I'd meet them today.

I think I'll head over to where they are now.

<Hi, everyone!>

Miku...!

<Sorry, I hope I didn't make you all wait.>

No, your timing couldn't have been better!

We were just about to come grab you.

<So, what's on today's agenda?>

Yes, so... There's something we'd like for you to see, Miku.

<You want me to see something?>

Yeah, starting with these!

<Wow...! These gemstones are beautiful...!>

They really are.

But they're actually a type of Japanese crystal candy called kohakuto.

<Wait, really?>

Really!

They even come in a variety of shapes and colors like real gems!

We even got to try them a second ago, and they were really good♪

<They were...?! Then, I'd also love to try some.>

Hehe. I think they're going to really love these.

<Huh...?>

We're actually going to throw Shizuku a party to congratulate her on her commercial's success.

We came here to buy some sweets for then, but we also wanted to get you and the others some gifts, Miku.

<Oh, us...?>

Yes, because you all took the time to watch me practice, gave me wonderful advice and helped me in many other ways...

Which is why I'd like to thank you all somehow.

<I see. Then, if you don't mind, would you mind getting some of these for us?>

Of course. We have a very wide selection of Japanese sweets available to us here, so let's choose together.

<Sounds good!

Let's find some sweets that Rin and the others are going to really love♪>

Here, Rin!

These sweets are for you!

Wow! They're so colorful, shiny and pretty...! Are these really edible?

Yes, they're called kohakuto!

We chose them because you always bring so much glittery energy to the stage, Rin♪

Thanks, Miku!

I promise to savor every bite!

We'll need to thank the others for helping you pick out these wonderful gifts for us.

They're throwing that party for Shizuku now, right?

Yes. They're having it over at the MORE MORE HOUSE so their manager can also join.

I'm here in their place to pass out the sweets we got you all.

I see.

Then, for now, why don't we start having these?

Wait, what did you get Luka?

It looks like really pretty flowers...

They're called rakugan.

We chose them because Luka blooms like a beautiful flower whenever she performs on stage♪

Oh, that's so kind of you.

And there are so many different kinds. It's like a little flower field inside a box♪

What did you get for MEIKO? They look like manju shaped like cats. Are these also based on the way she performs on stage?

Yes, we had to pick them because their adorable smiles immediately reminded us of her!

Hehe. Thank you!

I don't know what to say.

And I haven't forgotten about you guys, Len, KAITO! We worked really hard to pick these out, so I hope you'll love them.

Thank you for choosing such wonderful gifts for us. So, why don't we see how these taste?

Still...

Thank goodness Shizuku's shoot ended up going so well.

And the commercial turned out beautifully!

You were probably the happiest out of all of us, weren't you, Miku?

Huh?

You were the first one to go over and watch her practice.

Oh...

*Nod*

That's right...

(With each successive practice, she learned to shine brighter and brighter...)

(I honestly couldn't wait to see where she was going to end up.)

(And then, in that commercial, she completely blew me away. She was more beautiful than I could've ever imagined...)

(Thank goodness all her hard work ended up paying off. And I'm extremely glad that I got to see her shine the way she did.)

Oh, this feeling reminds me of...!

...?

Umm... Is there some red bean paste or something stuck to my face, Miku?

No. I think I'm starting to understand why your eyes glimmer whenever we succeed at something, KAITO♪

What? I really appreciate you saying that, but I also feel a little embarrassed...

Hehe.

(If I'm going to become an even more spectacular idol than I already am...)

(Then I also need to keep finding ways to get better.)