Rin wants everyone to enjoy themselves during her performance. I want to make her dream a reality!

RIN: "Fun, fun... What exactly is fun?"

AKI: "I feel like I'd have fun just being able to watch your performance, Rin, but I bet that's not enough for you, huh?
Have there been any live shows that have left a particularly strong impression on you?"

RIN: "Hmm. There've been a bunch of fun ones I've seen with Kayo-chin. The Liella show recently was pretty fun."

AKI: "Cool, what about shows you've performed with μ's?"

RIN: "Maybe the live show where the audience shimed their glow sticks at me for the first time?
They waved their glow sticks for me while I sang. It made me feel like I'd really become a school idol!
I mean...only one person was waving their glow sticks in my color, but it still made me really happy and I had a lot of fun!"

AKI: "Really? Just one person and their glow sticks, huh?"

RIN: "Maybe I'm where I am now because of that person and their glow sticks.
I think maybe they waved them for me because they wanted to make me happy."

AKI: "But I think that also means you weren't the only one who really enjoyed yourself. The person who waved their glow sticks had a great time as well."

RIN: "You think so?"

AKI: "They wouldn't have done that unless they were having fun."

RIN: "You're right! So does that mean we both had fun?"

AKI: "Yup, I think so!"

RIN: "I see... So it wasn't just me. Both of us enjoyed ourselves!"

AKI: "Rin! I've got it! After hearing what you said, I feel like we can create a solo live performance where everyone has fun!"

RIN: "Really? I totally wanna perform a fun solo!"

AKI: "Here's something me and Ayu used to make when we were little, let me show you..."

...

RIN: "So I put some beads into a plastic cup and then tape it up right here?"

AKI: "Yup! Now, why don't you try giving that a shake?"

*SHAKE* *SHAKE*

RIN: "Oooh! I like it! I'll put on some star and cat stickers and...there! A set of homemade maracas!
We don't have the club funds to buy a bunch of glow sticks, but we can make tons of these!"

Really? For a club who saved this school and earned worldwide fame, you'd assume that they would be granted enough money to buy penlights.

Maybe there are also contract limitations in financial matters for school idols?

Ugh, leave it to the corporations to take the rewards.

AKI: "I bet we'll be able to create a fun live show where the audience can join in on your performance now!"

RIN: "I hope I can have some fun with the people who come to see me. But, but, do you think they really will enjoy themselves?"

AKI: "Sure! It'll be charming to hand them out at the front door."

RIN: "What'll I do if people don't take them? We've already made a pile of them."

AKI: "Then I'll hold one in each hand and, if there are still some left over, I'll put them on my feet, shoulders, head and everywhere! I'll use them all up! I'll turn into a human maraca if I have to!"

RIN: "What?! Wouldn't it be kinda embarrassing to have maracas stuck all over your body?"

AKI: "I don't care about that! It's for you."

RIN: "Hearing you say that is encouraging, though. The handmade maracas look so adorable! I love the sound of them."

AKI: *Laugh* "I'll let Ayu know that you love her creation. We're gonna make your performance super fun!"

RIN: "Yeah! I just wanna shake these all day! I bet these will make a great sound in the halls!"

AKI: "R-Rin! Aren't classes on?"

Oh great, she's gone. I better stop her before she gets a noise complaint.

...

AKI: "Phew, that was close. Thanks for your help back there, Eli."

ELI: "No problem. As Student Council President it's my duty to ensure that every student is performing to the best of their ability. I doubt they can do that if someone's creating noise..."

AKI: *Laugh* "You sound like Shioriko."

ELI: "Do I? Anyway, I've got some news to tell you."

AKI: "Oh? You looked like something was on your mind during practice yesterday."

ELI: "Th-That was different... But the good news is that I finally got in contact with Chairwoman Minami."

AKI: "You did? That's great! So did she approve of your request for the club to perform Saturday?"

ELI: "Yes. μ's will officially perform at the event as nine solo acts."

AKI: "I'm so excited! But I'm curious, what stopped you from getting in contact with her? It's strange that even Kotori couldn't contact her own mother."

ELI: "It's simple. Chairwoman Minami went on a business trip overseas. However, she left her phone behind."

AKI: "That's it?"

ELI: "That's it."

AKI: "Huh. At least nothing bad happened. I was worried for Kotori for a moment there."

ELI: "So was I."

AKI: "I'm glad Minami approved your request. I can't wait for Saturday!"

ELI: "I can't wait to see my audience's reactions."

AKI: "I bet they all want to know how you feel, too. Oh! Before I forget, what do you think about throwing in some small talk before and after your song?"

ELI: "Sounds good! I'll go discuss this with the others... Actually, maybe not. This is my own solo performance so I've gotta figure it out myself.
Solo live shows sure are tough. You need to decide everything on your own."

AKI: "It looks like you're having fun racking your brain, though."

ELI: *Chuckle* "You're right. I'm happy there are people who are looking forward to my solo debut.
I just remembered something... You started to support us after you saw a μ's performance, correct?"

AKI: "Correct. It was the joint live show with Aqours. I can't forget the impact all of you left on me when I first saw all of you.
You all looked like you were having so much fun and you were all shining so brightly. I couldn't believe that high school students like me could be capable of that.
It was like I was transported to another world, surrounded by you all and your music. It was like flames of passion were bursting from the ground beneath me!"

ELI: *Chuckle* "It's not like we do what we do with ease either, but...I'm glad that a μ's performance caught your eye.
But I'm not sure about this upcoming show since I'll be on my own on stage."

AKI: "Are you worried, Eli?"

ELI: "Just a little. I haven't been on a stage alone since ballet. And look how that turned out...
It'd be great if I could perform a captivating show for everyone on my own... But can I really pull it off?"

AKI: "Your performances are very captivating. I'll support you so that you can show off your absolute best side."

ELI: "Thanks! I don't think I would've been able to perform solo without you. I'm relying on your support!"

AKI: "You shouldn't worry. After all, you're the embodiment of charm!"

ELI: "I bet you just say that to everyone, don't you?"

AKI: "Huh?"

Did I say something weird?

AKI: "A-Anyway, it's not about whether your performance is better or worse than a μ's one. You know what would be great? If we could see a different side of you."

ELI: "Wouldn't everything get disjointed if I try to show too many aspects?"

AKI: "I feel like it'll become a performance filled with all your different charms. Like a box filled with jewels!"

ELI: "I really gotta work hard so when people open the jewelry box they don't find plain little pebbles inside then, huh?"

AKI: "P-Pebbles?! There's no way your solo live show would end up like that! I'm gonna give it my all as well so that you'll become the best jewel box in the world!
A jewel-eli box!"

ELI: "..."

AKI: "Sorry, I've been spending way too much time at Ai's place."

ELI: *Giggle* Thanks for the pun! I hope I can show off a charming side of me that usually isn't seen at a μ's live show!
I want to captivate you in the same way as when you first saw μ's perform.
I'm gonna make you fall in love with me all over again!"

AKI: "Huh...? E-Eli!"

ELI: *Chuckle* "I'm looking forward to the solo live. It won't be long until I get to take the stage, so let's crank up the speed on preparations!"

AKI: "Okay!"