Part 1

Lunch break

Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy - Courtyard

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1

Airi

Thanks for gathering on such short notice, everyone.

2

Saki

Hehe. I'm always happy to have lunch with you, Airi♪

3

Honami

It's unfortunate Ichika isn't able to join us today.

4

Airi

She's got broadcasting committee stuff. Our hands are tied.

5

Airi

Anyway, I'll explain why I asked you all to gather while we eat.

6

Airi

So, Kusanagi has apparently been asked to lead the planning committee's stage performance for Shibu Schools Fest.

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7

Airi

It's going to be a musical, and she needs a lot of people to help make it happen.

8

Shiho

I see. I had a feeling that's what this was.

9

Airi

Huh?

10

Saki

The truth is, Ichi's already told us a little about what's happening!

11

Shiho

Apparently, Kusanagi asked her if she'd like to help with this musical, too.

12

Honami

We've actually been talking about how fun it could be to work on it, since so many schools are going to be participating.

13

Airi

I really had no idea!

14

Airi

I'm sure Kusanagi would really appreciate your help.

15

Airi

Oh, but... I'm sure things are really busy for Leo/need right now, with your debut song becoming a big hit.

16

Honami

Yes, things are busy, and we have quite a lot on our plate at the moment.

17

Honami

But the record company did give us permission to participate, since they view this festival as an official school event.

18

Saki

So, we plan to enjoy being 100% high schoolers, at least while we're helping with Shibu Schools Fest♪

19

Airi

Hehe. That's great!

20

Airi

(It's nice to hear that their record company is letting them enjoy their school life like this.)

21

Airi

So, can I pencil you all in to help with the musical?

22

Saki & Shiho

Yes♪
Yes.

23

Honami

Including Ichika, the four of us will be more than happy to help.

24

Airi

Thank you all so much!

25

Shiho

While we're on the subject, have you already spoken to Shizuku about this?

26

Shiho

The festival itself came up during dinner last night, but nothing about this musical.

27

Airi

I asked her to join us here today, but she had to take care of some committee business.

28

Airi

So I'll just tell her later.

29

Airi

We're sorta free right now, so I'm pretty sure she'll also want to join in on the fun.

30

Shiho

I see.

31

Saki

Why don't you and Shizuku join the same team, Shiho?

32

Shiho

Huh? Why would we do that?

33

Saki

Didn't you ask Airi if she'd already told Shizuku because you want to work with her?

34

Shiho

That's not what I meant. I was just worried that she'd come up to me later and say, “Why didn't you tell me?” while using her puppy-dog eyes on me.

35

Honami

Hehe.

36

Honami

Oh, speaking of which, what about Hanasato and Kiritani...?

37

Airi

I do plan on bringing it up to them.

38

Airi

Unfortunately, they're scheduled to work during the period when we'll be preparing for the festival.

39

Airi

(I wish they could join us, but they've been working towards this offer for a long time now. Having them reschedule is basically impossible at this point.)

40

Honami

I see...

41

Saki

I was so looking forward to enjoying this festival with them!

42

Airi

But the best part about Shibu Schools Fest is the fact that we'll get to work with students from all the other schools.

43

Airi

Kusanagi's participating, which means we should get to see a bunch of other familiar faces from Kamiyama High, right?

44

Saki

Oh, now that you mention it, Tsukasa also talked to me about this festival!

45

Saki

Does that mean Toya's also going to participate?

46

Shiho

Shiraishi also seems to like these kinds of events, so I'm sure she and Kohane will be participating as well.

47

Honami

What about Mizuki and Ena?

48

Airi

Ena? She might if a friend invites her...

49

Airi

This also seems like Mizuki's cup of tea. Even more so if Akito and the others are all gonna be participating.

50

Saki

Cool! That means we'll all get to work on this musical together!

51

Airi

Exactly! We might even get to make some new friends.

52

Airi

Opportunities like this don't come up often, so let's do our best to give our leader, Kusanagi, the support she deserves!

53

Shiho, Honami & Saki

Right!