KASUMI: "I knew she'd be dropping in on us like that!"

NICO: "I wasn't dropping in, stupid! I was checking my hair again, you know...after I delivered the cutest performance in the universe?"

KASUMI: "Maybe so...at the time! Because I just blew your cuteness out of the water!"

NICO: "Once again, stealing my thunder!"

KASUMI: "I don't want your cuteness if you're gonna sneak around like a little gremlin!"

NICO: "Gremlin?! You're the gremlin here!"

KASUMI: "You're the gremlin!"

NICO: "You're the gremlin!"

KARIN: "Are you gremlins finished bickering?"

NICO & KASUMI: "Karin?!"

KARIN: "Being cute isn't everything, you know? A lot of people prefer an idol who is cool and sexy.
I'm not sure if you're reaching out to that side of the audience."

NICO: "Pfft, I'll show you just how sexy I can be!"

AKI: "Please don't."

KASUMI: "Ha! That's right! He doesn't want to see that Nico, my Senpai only has eyes for me!"

AKI: "I don't want to see you do that either..."

KASUMI: "Wah!"

AKI: "What I WANT to see however, is Karin perform the song I wrote for her."

KASUMI: "Senpai wrote you a song? NOT FAIR!"

AKI: "Don't worry Kasumi, this is a song much different to Karin's usual style.
I thought it would be interesting to see something like that."

KASUMI: "I see. So you two aren't a thing?"

AKI: "What are you talking about? Of course not!"

KARIN: "I'm ready to start when you are, Boss."

AKI: "Huh?!"

KARIN: "The performance."

AKI: "Ohhh, the performance. Right. That's what you meant..."

...

...

KARIN: *Huff* *Huff* Phew... BOSS! Hey, did you watch my performance?!"

AKI: "Of course! It was awesome! I was so excited, I had goosebumps the whole time!"

KARIN: "Me too. It's been a while since I've felt this floating sensation. It's like my feet aren't touching the ground.
I didn't even do any intense dancing, yet it feels like my heart's about to jump out of my mouth." *Chuckle*

AKI: *Laugh* "Your smile says you gave it your all!"

KARIN: "Who can blame me for this smile? I feel absolutely amazing right now!"

AKI: "That's a relief, I'm so glad it all went well."

KARIN: "I was a little nervous at first, though. Everyone's faces seemed confused when I started to sing."

AKI: "Yeah, I was watching in the wings, but I wasn't the slightest bit worried."

KARIN: "Oh? You must've had a lot of confidence in the song you composed, then."

AKI: "No, that wasn't it. I was convinced when I heard you sing yesterday that there wouldn't be a soul who wouldn't fall in love with someone as wonderful as you."

KARIN: "Oh, you..."

AKI: "But I was right, wasn't I?"

KARIN: "Yes. The more I sang, the more I felt people falling in love with my song. I feel like I've gotten even closer to everyone now, thanks to you."

AKI: "Come on, it was all you."

KARIN: "To be honest, I kind of admire the styles of Setsuna and Ayumu.
They have a sense of unity, like everyone is part of creating the live show. But I feel as though I was able to experience that today myself.
I created that atmosphere."

AKI: "Do you feel like you'll become even more captivated by the world of school idols?"

KARIN: "I can't escape from its clutches now. I can't thank you enough for inviting me into this magnificent world."

AKI: "I can't thank you enough either. I'm sincerely glad that you joined the club, Karin."

KARIN: *Chuckle* "Guess that makes us both lucky, then."

AKI: "All of your fans are also lucky since they got to see such a wonderful side of you."

KARIN: "Oh, you sure know how to dish out great compliments!"

AKI: "Been doing it all day. I'm just saying what I think. Oh, hey, do you mind if I take a photo?"

KARIN: "Not particularly, but why the sudden request?"

AKI: "Because you really do have an amazing smile! It would be a waste for me to keep it all to myself like some selfish-bastard producer. Is it okay if I post it online?"

KARIN: "If that'll make everyone happy, then go ahead."

AKI: "Yay, thanks! Okay, here I go. Say, cheese!"

*CLICK*

AKI: "There. I got an awesome shot of your smile. I want to set it as my wallpaper, it's that beautiful."

Oh, but I've had this photo of me and Ayu set as my wallpaper for so long now...

I'm sure she won't mind if I change it.

KARIN: "Hey, can you take one more photo? This time with you in it as well."

AKI: "What?! With me?"

KARIN: "That's right. One that we won't post online. Just for our wallpapers."

AKI: "...Seriously?!"

KARIN: "Oh? Don't you remember saying I can rely on you more? C'mon now, hurry up! Scooch in closer to me."

AKI: "K-Karin...I...can't...breathe!"