Part 1
Airi's Room
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Airi
Okay, let's have a look at tomorrow's schedule... We have that meeting in the morning and will head to school in the afternoon.
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Airi
(I gave her a lot to think about, but I'm glad she arrived on an answer that she's happy with...)
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Airi
That's all good. We haven't seen each other at all recently, so I was really happy when you said you wanted to talk.
Ena
<Still, you guys really have been busy lately. I'm sure you're handling things fine... But don't push yourself too hard, okay?>
Airi
Thanks, I appreciate it.
But as an idol, my physical condition is one of my biggest assets, so I'm making sure to take good care of it.
But as an idol, my physical condition is one of my biggest assets, so I'm making sure to take good care of it.
Ena
<Everything in the cafe is also apparently for sale. If you like the decor or the tableware they use, you can just buy the exact same ones on the spot.>
Ena
<I know, right? On top of all that, their signature menu item is this tea and chiffon cake set that's decorated in a really cute way. I bet it'll get a ton of buzz online.>
Ena
<Wanna go together sometime?
Maybe this week...? No, that's probably too short notice, huh...?>
Maybe this week...? No, that's probably too short notice, huh...?>
Airi
Well... The weekends are gonna be tough.
I might be able to go in the evening during the week...
I might be able to go in the evening during the week...
Ena
<Yeah... To be fair, the cafe's new and getting a ton of business, so I doubt it's gonna fold anytime soon.>
Airi
(Ena never changes...
She always lets me know about these new places and invites me to go check them out...)
She always lets me know about these new places and invites me to go check them out...)
Airi
(I mean, there was one point when I was so busy that we didn't see each other for a month or so.)
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Airi
Remember that time during junior high when we didn't see each other for like a month because we both had so much going on?
Airi
I wanna thank you for coming to talk to me like nothing had changed after not seeing each other for so long...
Airi
Why...? Because it's pretty normal to not be sure how to interact with someone after not seeing them for so long, right?
Ena
<I remember watching TV every single day to make sure I caught all the shows you were on, Airi...>
Ena
<And I went back to rewatch recordings of them on the days you weren't scheduled to appear...>
Airi
I remember you sending me feedback on occasion regarding what you saw, so I had a feeling that you were a pretty avid viewer. Still...
Ena
<Hehe. Because of that, I got to meet you every day. Your smile would always help me forget about what was on my mind for a little while.>
Ena
<Which is probably why talking to you after being away for so long didn't feel awkward at all. It's like you were never gone.>
Airi
For the longest time, Ena, I kept beating myself up about not being there for you when you were going through so much pain...
Ena
<You've always been there to cheer me up. Always. You're a big reason why I'm still doing art.>
Ena
<Okay. I'll invite you again if I find anywhere else that looks delicious or interesting, so keep your schedule open!>