Sorry, guys...

On second thought, I'm gonna go check up on Minori! I'm really worried about her!

A-Airi...?!

(I had a feeling that Airi'd be the one to go after her.)

(Especially since Airi gained fame as a variety idol. As a result, she began losing opportunities to perform on stage.)

(She more than anyone else probably knows the joy and hardships of actually performing on stage.)

Shizuku, maybe we should also go and...

I'm also a little worried about Minori, but since Airi's going over to see her, she should be in good hands...

Huh...?

There was a time when I also struggled to learn dance routines and didn't really know what to do. That was when Airi came to help.

So, let's leave this one to her.

Okay. Especially considering how I probably won't know what else to say other than, “You don't have to push yourself so hard.”

<If that's the case, let's have Airi handle the advice-giving while we watch from afar.>

<Yes, since worrying and waiting are worse for your skin than the salty sea air.>

Right.

Does that sound good, Haruka?

Yeah, let's do that.

MEIKO, Luka, thank you both.

<There's no need to thank us.

For now, let's go find Minori and Airi♪>

<Oh, look. There they are.>

Thank goodness. They're both smiling.

Yeah, and Airi seems to be telling her something...

<Let's try scooting a little closer without interrupting their conversation.>

<I can hear more of what they're saying now... I think they're talking about you, Shizuku.>

About me...?

Oh, maybe they're talking about when we were still in training...

<Oh, Minori just stood up...

To do a pose...?>

<Are they gonna work on the dance she was practicing?>

<If so, they'll probably need something to quench their thirst.>

Right...

Let's give them some space and go get them some drinks.

Yes, let's.

<Do you think they're still practicing...? Oh...>

<Hehe. Looks like they've finished practicing.>

And she seems to be taking Airi's advice well...

Yeah.

You were right, Shizuku. I'm glad we let Airi handle this.

Thank you for suggesting that we go and take a look, MEIKO.

<You're wel...>

<Uh oh! Everyone, hide!

Airi's going to see us if we don't!>

She smiled after looking this way, so I suspect she already knows that we're here.

<D-Don't worry! We can just act like we don't know anything and say, “Oh, there you are!” That should work, right?!>

<Nice one, Rin! Let's try that!>

<Haha... Still, it may be better to simply just walk over.>

Hehe.