Friendship Rebuilt - 5: Unforgettable Memories

Airi's Room

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Airi

Okay, our schedule for the week after next seems set...

2

Airi

*Sigh*
That took longer than I was expecting...
It's getting pretty late, so I should probably go to bed soon.

3

Airi

Oh, but before I do, I'll go over what we're doing tomorrow one last time.

4

Airi

Let's see... It's another afternoon meeting, so I'll need to make sure to remind Shizuku in the morning.

5

Airi

(Ideally, we'd all be there to discuss what's going on...)

6

Airi

(Which is why Minori switching into the credit-based course would be a good thing for MORE MORE JUMP!)

7

Airi

(But she has to make that decision. I'm in no position to intervene.)

8

Airi

(Still...)

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Airi

...

10

Airi

*Sigh*
Stop it. Thinking about that is only making your head hurt...

11

Airi

I feel bad always asking them for help, but I wanna talk to Miku and the others about this...

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12

Airi

Where are Miku and...? Huh?

13

KAITO

That's about it...
Please remember to add in breaks when you're putting a schedule together like this.

14

Shizuku

Thank you very much, KAITO.
You've taught me so much.

15

KAITO

You're very welcome!
Feel free to ask me again if you have any questions.

16

Shizuku

Yes! Oh, isn't that...?

17

Rin

Hey! It's Airi!

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18

Airi

Good evening, everyone.
I didn't realize you'd be here so late, Shizuku.

19

Airi

Were you discussing something? I hope I'm not interrupting.

20

Shizuku

No, you're not interrupting.
They just finished helping me.

21

Airi

Helping you?

22

Rin

Shizuku was asking KAITO about how to put schedules together and stuff!

23

Shizuku

You've been trying to adjust our schedule because of how busy we've been with work lately, right, Airi?

24

Shizuku

I was hoping that I could help somehow... Which is why I came to see KAITO.

25

Airi

I see. So that's why...

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KAITO

Mind if I ask why you're here, Airi?
I assume you came here for a reason.

27

Airi

Actually, I was also hoping to get some help from you guys.

28

Airi

It involves you, Shizuku, so do you think you could stick around to listen?

29

Shizuku

Yes, of course.

30

Airi

Thanks. So...

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Shizuku

I see... Minori is thinking about switching to the credit-based course.

32

Miku

I hope she finds an answer that she's happy with...

33

Airi

She seemed to be giving it a lot of serious thought, so she might need some time. But I believe she will.

34

Airi

At the same time...

35

KAITO

Is something about this bothering you, Airi?

36

Airi

So, um...

37

Airi

I know it's because I suggested using the freedom we get as credit-based students...

38

Airi

But now that Minori's considering it as an option... A part of me is wondering whether that's really all for the better.

39

Shizuku

Airi...

40

Airi

I thought I fully understood that I shouldn't be intervening, but I can't shake this feeling...

41

Luka

Yes, the credit-based course would certainly allow you to do more as MORE MORE JUMP! since you'd be able to accept more of the offers you've been receiving.

42

Rin

But you might end up not as close with your friends, right...?

43

Airi

I'm not saying that Minori's absolutely gonna go through that, but...

44

Airi

Minori has Shiho, Kohane and lots of other classmates that she's really close with...

45

Airi

I'm worried that going credit-based will prevent her from seeing them and cause a lot of pain for her. That's been bothering me...

46

Len

Right...

47

Airi

Again, I know. I probably shouldn't be saying any of this.

48

MEIKO

No, I understand how you feel.
I mean, seeing friends drift apart is never easy.

49

Airi

Thanks, MEIKO.

50

Miku

But what's the right answer...?
It seems like she has to choose between being an idol and being with her friends.

51

Rin

No, that's terrible...
Both mean so much to her.

52

MEIKO

Yes. In a perfect world, she wouldn't have to sacrifice either...

53

KAITO

Um, Airi? You don't have to, but would you mind telling us more about how you and your friends drifted apart?

54

KAITO

I know it's not a happy moment in your life, but it may give us some clues as to what we can do now...

55

Airi

...

56

Airi

Right...
It's definitely not a fun story, but if you're all willing to listen...

Next Chapter: Distance