AYUMU: "By the way, I've collected the surveys of anticipation for the upcoming joint solo live show. Does this all look okay?"

AKI: "Whoa! Thanks, Ayu, you're a lifesaver! I feel bad, though. I've not been focusing on a lot of my duties lately and now you're stuck with the mess."

AYUMU: *Laugh* "Don't worry about it. I'm the one who insisted on helping, after all. I'm just happy to contribute."

AKI: "Ayu, you're such a good girl."

AYUMU: "Wh-Why do you have to say it like that? You're embarrassing me."

AKI: "But it's true, you're always so nice."

AYUMU: "I'm just returning the favor since you're always so nice to me. Just remember, if you ever feel like you're getting overwhelmed, let me know."

AKI: "I doubt I'll ever get overwhelmed, but thanks."

AYUMU: "Anyway, everyone's been crazy about marketing themselves. Setsuna and Ai were singing during a festival at a shrine the other day. The way they keep trying to broaden their horizons is so impressive."

AKI: "Yeah. The shopping district people have asked Shizuku to put on a live show. I guess they took a liking to her after she went there to promote herself."

AYUMU: "Really? Wow. Everyone's accomplishing so much lately. I feel like I'm getting left in the dust."

AKI: "I'm sure someone will reach out to you soon, too. Are you feeling left behind because you think you're not as popular as the other girls?"

AYUMU: "I guess so."

AKI: "Oh, boy... Well, I wasn't sure if you found out already or not, but I guess you really don't know. Hang on a sec. Umm..."

AYUMU: "Huh?"

AKI: "Oh, here it is. Come here, look! Check out this site!"

AYUMU: "The Ayumu Uehara Fan Club? ...Huh? What?! F-For me?"

AKI: "That's right! I was browsing the web yesterday and I stumbled across it. See? It's just an unofficial fan club, but look at how many people are registered."

AYUMU: "I can't believe I have a fan club. This is unreal."

AKI: "I jumped for joy when I found it. Ayu, you're so awesome! It's amazing how many people love you!"

AYUMU: "Wow... I'm so happy!"

AKI: "So don't think you're not as popular as the others. Whether or not people reach out to you is mostly about timing. It doesn't make you better or worse than anyone else."

AYUMU: "Yeah, you're right. Thank you for always cheering me up."

AKI: "Aww, don't mention it. I just want to support you however I can."

AYUMU: "You're always pushing me to take that next step."

AKI: "Your fans await every step in your career. They...love you. Huh."

AYUMU: "Huh? Is something wrong?"

AKI: "It's nothing, really..."

AYUMU: "Aki, you can tell me. We've known each other for so long!"

AKI: "Okay, I'm only going to tell you this because it's you. But when I first found your fan club, sure I jumped for joy for you. But I kinda had mixed feelings about it."

AYUMU: "Huh?"

AKI: "Even though you're my best friend, all of these other people like you too. I would be lying if I said that I didn't feel a little jealous."

AYUMU: "R-Really? Jealous?"

AKI: *Groan* "Great, now I'm embarrassed! It was only for a second, I swear it."

AYUMU: "H-Huh, so even you get jealous somtimes..."

AKI: "Doesn't everyone?"

AYUMU: "I thought I was the only one..."

AKI: "Huh? What did you say? I didn't catch that."

AYUMU: "Oh, uh, it was nothing! *Giggle* Don't worry. I'll always have you there to cheer me on, now and forever!"

AKI: "You can count on that! I'll support your school idol activities with everything I've got!"

AYUMU: "Oh, but don't push yourself too hard, okay? I'd be beside myself if you collapsed from exhaustion or something. Everything in moderation, got it?"

AKI: "Aww! You're so considerate, Ayu. Got it, everything in moderation. I'm still going to bust my tail everyday, though!"

AYUMU: "J-Just be careful, okay?"

AKI: "I got bigger things to worry about than that. After school, I'm letting Setsuna stay over at my place until she gets her act together."

AYUMU: "Setsuna's...staying with you?"

AKI: "Sure! I'm not going to let her sleep on the streets am I?"

AYUMU: "She'll be sleeping in your room, right?"

AKI: "Yes, where else would she sleep?"

AYUMU: "I...I don't know. Perhaps that is for the best."

AKI: "Huh? What's wrong?"

AYUMU: "It's nothing..."

AKI: "Oh, I get it. I finally get it, Ayu..."

AYUMU: "Y-You do?"

AKI: "Sure! You're jealous aren't you?"

AYUMU: "I didn't think you'd ever notice. But...yes. Yes I'm jealous."

AKI: "You wanted Setsuna to stay over at your place, right?"

AYUMU: "..."

AKI: "Right?"

AYUMU: "S-Sure...Yeah, that's it. B-But I think she'll be more comfortable with you than me. You have...more in common with her than... Than I have with her."

AKI: "Don't worry about it, I'm sure she treasures your friendship. I know that I do."

AYUMU: "Thanks."

AKI: "You know what? This jealousy stuff really takes energy out of you. I should really lay off of it. After all, none of those fans are going to become your new best friend, right?"

AYUMU: "No, they won't."

AKI: "Great! Because you and me are best friends forever. Got that?"

AYUMU: "I got it."

AKI: "Just remember, don't be jealous of me because Setsuna chose my place, okay."

AYUMU: "Okay!"

AKI: "Thanks for everything today."

AYUMU: (Why won't Aki realize that HE isn't the one I'm jealous of here...)