I can't wait to see Nico's live show! Out of all the members of μ's, I bet she has the most experience in this field!

NICO: "Thinking of something funny? You're grinning from ear to ear."

AKI: "Huh, really? I was just getting excited about your solo live show. So that's probably why."

NICO: *Giggle* "I bet my fans all around the world feel the same way as you!"

AKI: "We gotta make sure it's the best show ever! I mean, your adorable performances are already amazing as they are, so I'm sure you'll be fine!"

NICO: "What a SOFT approach! Your approach is softer than the fluffy pancakes topped with oodles of whipped cream that I love so much!"

AKI: "What?! Wh-Why?!"

NICO: "You think I'll be satisfied with a live show that NORMAL?!"

AKI: "I mean, I think that would be fi-"

NICO: "Geez, I never took you for a NORMIE!"

AKI: "N-Normie?!"

NICO: "I thought you were some hardcore idol fan, but you're coming across as a total NORMIE! Rethink your approach Normie!"

AKI: "...What kind of show do you want it to be?"

NICO: "Now...That's what we're here to talk about! I want it to be a show that'll shock and amaze!"

AKI: "You want to shock people? Like, you want to jump out and scare them, or what?"

NICO: "Excuse me? What am I, some kind of monster to you?! That's not what I meant, you Normie! I'm saying I want it to have an element of surprise!"

AKI: "I see... An element of surprise, huh?
Well, when I think of you, it's all about the cuteness."

NICO: "Sticking to the same routine all the time is so boring! How about I break out of my regular image and go for a more mature approach?"

AKI: "A mature approach? Pfft...You?"

NICO: "WHAT?! You think I'm a kid or something?! There's more to me than you'll ever know!"

AKI: "I'm sorry but I just can't imagine you doing Karin's act."

NICO: "Sh-Shut up! Little kids wish they could be as charming as I am. Just watch and learn..."

Oh...no...

AKI: "WHY...JUST WHY...are you wiggling around like that?"

NICO: "D-Don't be silly! I'm not wiggling around, I'm using my feminine charm to bewitch you, duh!"

AKI: "Y-You were?"

I had no idea...

AKI: "I'm sorry, but that act you pulled fell flat."

NICO: "WHAT. DID. YOU. SAY?!"

AKI: "I'm just saying that it fell fl-"

NICO: "DON'T YOU DARE SAY THAT WORD!"

AKI: "What? ...Fell?"

NICO: "NO!"

AKI: "I'm sorry?"

NICO: "Ugh! It's just nothing but negativity from you today!"

Coming from her...?

AKI: "I'm not trying to be negative! It's just that..."

NICO: "Just what?"

AKI: "You're always sparkling with cuteness. You're like, the ideal image of what a school idol should be! I imagine that when someone hears the term 'School Idol' they associate it with 'Nico Yazawa'. That's what I love about you.
When I watch you, it makes me feel glad that I fell in love with school idols."

NICO: "Wha?! Well, that's a given! Because I'm always sparkling with cuteness!"

AKI: "..."

NICO: *Sigh* "You really do get me, huh?
Fine, we'll do it your way. I'll be sparkling and cute...
Putting on a show that my fans want to see is what makes me a true school idol!
Maybe I'm doing what I always do, but I'm gonna make it the best show I've ever had!"

AKI: "Nico!"

NICO: "So what's the most Nico-esque show you can think of? Let's work together to make this the cutest solo live show that only I could ever pull off!"

AKI: "Yeah!"

...

*RIIING*

Oh? It's Eli, she wants me to meet her in the Student Council Office immediately.

I remember last week that Eli approved the joint solo live show idea... But Eli said that she still hasn't gotten in contact with the Chairwoman.

KOTORI: *Sigh* "My brain is fried thinking about what to do for the solo live show."

UMI: *Chuckle* "These opportunities don't come around every day, so worrying over it may not be a bad thing."

HONOKA: "Yeah! Let's make sure it's a super fun performance!"

I wonder if everything is okay with Eli? I'd better get to the Student Council Office immediately.

...

AKI: "Hi, Eli..."

ELI: "...Hello, this is Eli. I apologize for the interruption, as I'm sure you are quite busy. I am calling in regards to my club activities. *Sigh* I'll call back later..."

AKI: "Hi, Eli."

ELI: "Oh, sorry about that. I'm trying to get in contact with the Chairwoman, but..."

AKI: "But?"

ELI: "I can't seem to get through."

AKI: "Oh, geez... Maybe we should change the date of the joint solo live show then."

ELI: "We can't secure a venue on another date. Everywhere is either holding other events or being renovated for the Olympics next year. So, I'm planning on going ahead with this.
I've already filled out the applications, and I'll just send them to the Chairwoman. There's nothing to worry about."

AKI: "Eli... I'm totally worried. What if your applications are denied?"

ELI: "I know that's a possibility... But we won't get anything done if we just wait around for it to go through."

AKI: "Everyone else already has approval. The Nijigasaki board were impressed by our grades, so they allowed it. And Mari is the Chairwoman of Uranohoshi, so it's not like she'd deny their applications.
I'm sorry for even bringing up this solo live show in the first place. As the Chairman of our committee, I feel like I'm going to let the fans down if I don't deliver 9 solo performances from μ's members."

ELI: "I'll take full responsibility for this. I won't let this come down on you, so don't worry about it, okay?
Besides..."

AKI: "What is it?"

ELI: "Seeing you look that worried makes me worry too."

AKI: "What?!"

Did I really look THAT distressed?!"

ELI: "I think happiness suits you so much more. Now go on. Let's see that smile of yours again."

AKI: "I..."

Eli's definitely worried about this too. I shouldn't say anything else. I don't want to put any more stress on her.

AKI: "I...I'll junp right into preparations with a smile on my face. Just leave it to me!"

ELI: *Chuckle* "Thank you. I'm counting on you."

At the very least, I gotta do my very best with both the Joint Solo Live Show and School Idol Festival preparations so I don't make things harder for Eli!