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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Still...)

...

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

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

Where are Miku and...? Huh?

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

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

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

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

Hey! It's Airi!

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

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

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

Helping you?

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

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

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

I see. So that's why...

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

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

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

Yes, of course.

Thanks. So...

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

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

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

At the same time...

Is something about this bothering you, Airi?

So, um...

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

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

Airi...

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

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.

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

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

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

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...

Right...

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

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

Thanks, MEIKO.

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

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

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

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

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...

...

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