A performance that makes the audience want to become school idols themselves...

Hanayo's been working really hard in her preparations to achieve that. I know if anyone can pull it off, it's her!

HANAYO: "Hmm, so I'll move this lyric to there..."

AKI: "Hey, Hanayo! What are you doing today?"

HANAYO: "Oh, I was just thinking about the song I wrote.
I know the performance itself is important, but I gotta make sure that the song itself is good!"

AKI: "I see."

Hanayo's thinking like a lyricist!

AKI: "There are so many things that go into planning a live show. Even if it's one performance..."

HANAYO: *Giggle* "School idols need to think about songs, dances and their costumes. There are lots of important aspects.
But there's something else that pulls in my heart even more!"

AKI: "Something more important?"

HANAYO: "That something is...personality!"

AKI: "Personality?"

HANAYO: "Yup! Like someone who tries really hard, or who's really kind. You want to cheer on amazing girls when you see them, right?"

AKI: "Totally!"

HANAYO: "That's why I read magazines or watch videos to find out more about what a certain school idol is like."

From the look of this idol study clubroom, Hanayo has all the materials she needs and more to do that.

AKI: "Really? So that means the people who come to watch the show want to know about your personality as well, right?"

HANAYO: "What?! W-Well, um..."

AKI: "Then we gotta make sure that your solo debut is one that makes anyone watching it want to become an amazing school idol like you!"

HANAYO: "H-HUH?!"

AKI: "H-Hanayo?!"

HANAYO: "B-By making people want to become school idols, does that mean... Does that mean my personality's gonna be judged?!
What do I do? Is there any aspect of me that draws people in?"

AKI: "There is! It's how incredible your love for school idols is!
Everyone would want to cheer you on with all their might if they saw how much you love school idols and how hard you're trying!"

HANAYO: "You're right! If it's school idol love they want, then I've got plenty I can show off!
I'd be really happy if they found school idols relatable by watching my solo debut.
And I'd be even happier if my performance made people think they could become school idols themselves!" *Giggle*

AKI: "I'll help you out as well! Let's get your name out to more people and grab their hearts to turn their attention to school idols!"

HANAYO: "I gotta rethink the outline for my performance, then. I'm gonna make it one that brings me closer to everybody!"

AKI: "Yeah! Let's get started on your practice!"

HANAYO: "Um...I can't right now."

AKI: "Huh? Why not?"

HANAYO: "I'm in charge of keeping the animal pens clean here at the school."

AKI: "Then let me help you."

HANAYO: "Huh?!"

AKI: "We can get the job done twice as fast if I help you."

HANAYO: "Thank you so much! Maybe I can show you how confident I am in front of the animals?"

A confident side to Hanayo? Now this I gotta see!

...

HANAYO: "Thanks for helping me clean the animal pen!"

AKI: "No need to thank me, you and μ's inspire me every day to work hard and do my best. You're always helping me out with your songs, so this is the least I could do."

HANAYO: "You think so? I feel like you're always the one helping us."

AKI: "I wouldn't say that. Oh, but you do come looking to me when you need help though."

HANAYO: "Th-That's because you're so dependable!"

AKI: "Come on, I'm really not."

HANAYO: "No, really, you are! You're helping me make a solo performance AND helping me clean out the alpaca pen, you're amazing!"

AKI: "Well, when you put it that way I guess I see your po- Wait...wh-what did you say?!"

HANAYO: "Oh, they're looking this way! Sorry! I'll give you two some pets right now."

AKI: "...!"

HANAYO: "The alpacas keep to themselves in the corner so they won't get in the way while we're cleaning."

AKI: "..."

HANAYO: "You should have seen them the first time I did this. They gave me so much attention to the point where I could barely get any cleaning done.
When I looked them in the eye and told them that I wanted them to let me clean, they understood me.
They're so smart! I'm sure they understand what I'm saying and how I feel. Pretty cute, huh?"

AKI: "Y-Yeah... Cute. Sure, uh-huh, cute."

HANAYO: "Huh? Is something wrong?"

AKI: "N-Nothing's wrong!"

HANAYO: "Okay, then let's get started."

AKI: "..."

HANAYO: "Hey, are you coming in?"

AKI: "Y-Y-Yeah..."

HANAYO: "Then come in."

AKI: "..."

HANAYO: "What's wrong?"

AKI: "I told you nothing's wrong...AHHHH! IT LOOKED AT ME! IT'S GONNA SPIT AT ME!"

HANAYO: "Huh?!"

AKI: "I-I'm sorry, I don't know if I can do this..."

HANAYO: "Are you...afraid of alpacas?"

AKI: *Sigh* "...Yes."

HANAYO: "Really? But why?"

AKI: "When we were little, me and Ayu went on a field trip to a zoo. Ayu petted the alpacas and told me how fluffy and cute they were.
So I wanted to find out for myself, I approached the alpaca and started petting it.
Then it spat in my face!
I'm terrified of these things!"

HANAYO: "I promise you that these two have never done anything like that!"

AKI: "...You mean it?"

HANAYO: "Of course! Just look at how fluffy they are!"

AKI: "..."

HANAYO: *Giggle* "You're just too adorable today, Mr. Alpaca!" *Squeeze*

AKI: "They sure are attached to you..."

HANAYO: "Yup! Because we're the best of friends! Here, come close, feel how fluffy he is!"

AKI: "O-Okay... H-Hello Mr. Alpaca. P-Please be nice..."

*Pat* *Pat*

AKI: "Hey...you're right! He's really cute and fluffy! Alpacas aren't scary after all!"

HANAYO: *Giggle* "See?"

AKI: "So fluffy!"

ALPACA: *SPIT*

AKI: "...?!"

HANAYO: "HUH?!"

AKI: "AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!"

HANAYO: "Aki! Don't run away! Huh... he's gone. That was a mean thing to do Mr. Alpaca!"

ALPACA: *Sad noise*