You're so slender, and you have such long arms and legs. I'm so jealous...! You're like a life-size doll!

Hehe. I appreciate your compliments.

Oh wow! You even glow when you laugh! It's like you're beauty incarnate!

Isn't she though?
Her aura's so bright that we might need to start carrying parasols around with us!

(Okay, so far, I've managed to keep to the script...)

(This live program will be over in just a little bit, but I need to stay focused until the end.)

Alright, let's finish by asking our new lead here about her aspirations for the future.

Yes, as the lead...

As the lead...

(No...
I practiced reading this part so many times! Why am I drawing a blank now...?)

Ms. Hinomori...?

I... Um...

Try to relax, Shizuku...
You're tensing up so much that it's showing on your face.

But I guess it means you're just that excited. I'm sure Cheerful * Days has a bright future ahead of it as long as you maintain that sort of energy.

(*Gasp*
Thank you...!)

Yes...

As the lead, I'd like to do everything in my power to take Cheerful * Days to greater heights.

So, we'll be looking forward to your continued support.

Yes, I think we're all looking forward to seeing where Cheerful * Days goes! And thank you for joining us today!

Nice work, everyone!
That went really well.

Although, Shizuku, that last part was concerning. Your fans want to see the perfect you, so please try to keep that in mind for next time.

Y-Yes, I will...!

*Sigh*

(All I had to do was say what was written in the script. Why am I having so much trouble with that...?)

(I need to do a better job of being the “perfect Shizuku Hinomori”...)

<Here comes Happy Everyday as requested!>

Oh, that voice...

<Hey, what's this giant hole doing here?! Whose idea was it to make me fall into it right after I appeared?!>

Airi...

(She's so incredible.
Recently, I've been seeing her on TV at least once a week...)

I don't have time to feel sad. I need to try harder, like Airi...!

Nice work out there, Shizuku!

Oh, hello...!
Thank you for what you did just now!

Haha. Anytime.
Things are more fun when we help each other out.

Also, I kinda want you to do well since I'll be stepping away from the group soon, you know...?

I-I'll do my best!

Hehe. We know that you're a hard-working girl, Shizuku, but try not to work too hard. It's important to relax sometimes.

R-Right...!

That reminds me. You're entering high school soon, right? Miya Girls, was it?

Yes. The manager suggested that I go there since I mentioned that I wanted to put some effort into my studies.

That's great!
And everyone keeps saying how nice Miya Girls is!

Being an idol and a student at the same time isn't easy, but I'm sure everything you learn will be to your benefit. So, good luck.

Yes, thank you!

Also, have you thought about joining a club...? I mean, you only get one chance to enjoy your youth!

A club...?
Actually, would you mind if I asked which club you were in?

I was in the archery club!
Three years of that did wonders for my posture.

Archery...

Yup. But there are plenty of other fun clubs to choose from, so you should choose the one that suits you best, Shizuku.

I see...
I think I'll try a few different ones first.

*Sigh*
Thank goodness I was able to find the gate.

Now, where is my class...?
They said that it should be posted on the bulletin board...

Huh?!
Isn't that Shizuku Hinomori?!

She goes here?!
Whoa! She's so pretty...!

Oh...

(Right. Many of my fans are going to be here. I can't let my guard down...)

Shizuku!!!

Huh?
Oh...!

Airi!
I'd heard that we'd be going to school together, but I didn't expect to see you so soon...!

Not just that! We're in the same class! Talk about a happy coincidence!

Yes, it really is!

To be fair, the credit-based course doesn't have that many people in it, so I guess the odds of being put together were higher than normal.

Anyway, Shizuku, I'm looking forward to having a great year together!

*Gasp*
We're really in the same class! I couldn't be happier...!

Oh, you. I get that you're happy, but you're acting like a Golden Retriever with its tail wagging around...

Oh, there's the bell...!
Let's go!

Okay!

You'll all be going home for the day now...

But starting tomorrow, you will all have an opportunity to see what our clubs have to offer. Please feel free to visit any that you find interesting.

(Oh, we get to start visiting clubs tomorrow...?)

(Hehe. I'll be looking forward to that.)

Class is adjourned!

Shizuku! I know you've been pretty busy lately, but are you thinking about joining a club?

Yes, things have been busy, but I am hoping to join a club and participate as much as I can. What about you, Airi?

Yeah, my choices are limited because of work, so I'm thinking about joining the tea ceremony club.

Have you already picked one out, Shizuku?

I still don't know if I'm going to actually join, but I'd like to visit the archery club...

Archery? That's really cool!

Being an idol obviously takes priority, but who can blame us for wanting to enjoy high school life? Let's both make the most of our time here!

Hehe. I agree. Let's have as much fun as we can as idols and students!

So this is what it's like to have all this archery gear on...

I wasn't expecting to get a chance to wear it since I'm just here to visit. Hehe. This is so wonderful...

Prospective club members, do you all have your gear on?

Yes!

First, allow me to introduce myself!
My name is Hayashi, the captain of the archery club! I hope you all enjoy your visit!

Next, we'd like to hear from each of you. Oh, it'd also be nice to hear why you decided to visit.

Starting with...you!

Huh? O-Of course...!

Whoa...!
She's gorgeous! Who is she?!

Wait, isn't that...? She's in Cheerful * Days!

U-Umm...

My name is Shizuku Hinomori. I'm in Class 1-D.

I decided to visit the archery club because...a friend of mine used to do archery and said it's a nice way to improve one's posture...

(How much should I reveal...? Should I mention in advance that I'm an idol and may not be able to participate much...and risk making it awkward? Or later after I've actually joined...?)

So...

I-I'd like to make the most of today's visit.

Wonderful! Thank you, Hinomori!

She seems kinda different compared to when she's on TV...

Yeah. I was under the impression that she was more mature and articulate.

Oh...

Hinomori, right...?

I was impressed. I wish you the best of luck.

Huh...? You were impressed?

Yes, because your posture is already very good. The fact that you wish to further improve it left an impression on me.

Oh...
Thank you...

Hehe. There's no need to thank me. I was just saying what I felt.

(Did she notice that I'm feeling a little down? Was she trying to cheer me up...?)

(That's so kind of her. And we only just met...)

Alright, how about... You, next to her!

Sure...

(Oh, now it's her turn...
I wonder why she chose to visit the archery club.)

My name is Mafuyu Asahina. I'm in Class 1-A and attended the junior high school here.

I decided to visit the archery club because...

The captain handed me a flyer after the entrance ceremony.

What?

I thought this club would be fun after seeing the way she was smiling as she handed flyers out...

R-Really?!
I feel kind of embarrassed now...

Haha!
But that's what makes you so great, Captain!

I'm a novice in terms of archery, so I hope you'll understand. And I'm looking forward to learning from all of you today.

Oh...

(Not only is she kind, she's also mature and has this uncanny ability to create an uplifting atmosphere...)

What a wonderful person...

We'll begin with some strength drills! Archery is a sport that requires you to have a solid core!

Let's start with five sets of thirty-second planks! Everyone, ready?

M-My abs hurt so much...!

(Phew...
I somehow managed.)

(I need to be perfect in order to avoid any more harm to my image...!)

Oh, Hinomori, you seem to be doing just fine. Are these sorts of exercises a normal part of an idol's routine?

Yes, our dance lessons usually involve these sorts of exercises.

That's so interesting!
Oh, Asahina's not doing too bad either...

(Oh...)

Asahina's really kicking butt!
Were you in a sports club during junior high?

No, I wasn't actually in a club, but I did help out from time to time.

Really?!
That makes what you're doing now even more incredible.

(I agree... She can handle this just fine despite not training on a regular basis...)

Next, we'll use these training bows with rubber bands to practice drawing the string. Remember the eight steps that we just showed and try to put them into practice.

I-It's heavier than I thought... I can't draw it...

I'm trying too...
But it's so hard just to stay in this position.

Hnng...!

Oh, Hinomori, you're doing great!
Not many people can draw like that on their first attempt!

Th-Thank you very much!

(But it's so difficult to keep it drawn...)

(The others make it look so easy too...
I had no idea how physically demanding this was...!)

Eep!!!

Oh no! The band...!
Are you okay? Did you get hurt?

Y-Yes, I'm okay...
I'm so sorry. My hand slipped...

(I was so close...
But I failed...)

Way to go, Asahina!
And you had a perfect follow-through!

What?

I did? Wonderful...!

It was so much trouble in the beginning just drawing it back...

But I managed to figure it out after seeing you do it yourself. So, thank you very much.

That was so cool, Asahina!
Can you show me how you did that?

Um... Based on what I was told, you need to use your whole body to...

Oh, okay!
I think I get it now!

(That's astounding...
She's already figured out how to do it...)

(And she's teaching those around her...)

She must be the true definition of perfect...

(If only I could do what she can...)

Asahina, if you don't plan on joining any of the other clubs, would you like to join ours? I have a feeling that archery suits you very well!

Oh... Thank you for the offer...
Umm...

I did have quite a lot of fun today and wish to learn more... So, I think I'll accept.

You will?!
Thank you so much!

(She's joining...)

(What should I do...?)

(I thought it'd be fun to give this a try and learn how to shoot...)

(But it ended up being more difficult than I realized. I'm still getting on my feet as an idol, so I may end up becoming a burden if I'm not careful...)

(Things may have turned out differently if only I were perfect like Asahina...)

Are you not going to join, Hinomori?

Me? U-Um, I...

I'm still a novice when it comes to archery, but I think it also suits you very well...

I appreciate the compliment...
But why do you think that?

Not only is your posture beautiful, but the stern expression you made as you drew your bow really showed your determination.

So, I thought it'd be fun if we could do this together.

Asahina...

Asahina! Here's the form for joining! Write your name and class in these spaces.

How about you, Hinomori?

I, um...!

I'd like to join as well.