AKI: "I'm sorry if it disappoints you, Hanayo. But the idol career will never be for me. I'm perfectly happy working as a producer."

HANAYO: "I get it. But anyone can be a school idol if they try."

RIN: "Kayo-chin is right."

AKI: "Rin?"

RIN: "I always thought that I wasn't cut out for this. That because I'm not cute, I won't succeed."

But... Rin is cute.

RIN: "I thought it was me giving Kayo-chin the push she needed to become a school idol. But it was the complete opposite."

HANAYO: "And now we're members of μ's together!"

RIN: "Right! I know that I can always rely on the others in μ's to make up for my shortcomings.
But tonight is different. I'm going out there alone, just like Kayo-chin did."

HANAYO: "Rin, I know you'll do great out there. I believe in you!"

RIN: "Kayo-chin..."

I pass Hanayo a pair of the homemade maracas me and Rin handed out earlier.

AKI: "Now we're ready!"

HANAYO: "Go get them, Rin!"

RIN: "You guys... Right! I'll do it!"

I'm happy to see her so motivated again. Soon after talking to Hanayo this morning, I found Rin with the boxes of homemade maracas to hand out at the door.

...

*EARLIER THAT DAY*

AKI: "Looks like you've got the maracas we made ready. When we've handed them out you'll be all set for your performance later."

RIN: "I hope lots of people cheer for me during my solo debut."

AKI: "I'm sure they will! The doors are open so let's go!"

RIN: "I'm kinda nervous, but I'm excited, too!"

We approached individual crowd members and gave them pairs of homemade maracas.

AKI: "Here are some maracas, handmade by Rin! Please use them during the show!"

RIN: "Thank you!"

AKI: "They're maracas yes, you shake them and they make a cool sound."

RIN: "Whoa, whoa! There's a ton of people lined up!"

Looks like we've got the fanbases of μ's, Aqours and Nijigasaki to cater to.

AKI: "All these people want to have a fun time with you, Rin!"

RIN: *Giggle* "Yay! We've got plenty of maracas, so please wait patiently in line! Thank you!"

I'm so happy to see her like this. She's so excited!

...

And now... I'm excited!

RIN: "Hey, everyone! Thanks for coming to see us today! I'm really happy to see all of you!"

*CROWD CHEERS*

RIN: "I made these maracas with the hope that we could all have some fun together.
Please shake 'em loud 'n' proud when you're feeling happy!"

Looks like I'll be constantly shaking mine, considering how happy I am right now!

RIN: "We could also gently sway them, like this, when the mood is more relaxed!
However, I'll sing my solo song with lots of energy. So I hope you all shake those maracas and get into the spirit with me!"

*CROWD CHEERS*

...

...

RIN: *Giggle* "That was fun! I was only able to sing because you were all cheering me on."

Hm? Say... There's a light coming from the audience.

RIN: "Huh? What are all these lights?
I didn't bring any glow sticks with me. How are there so many?"

I don't remember any of us handing out any glow sticks, but people brought their own. And they're shining them bright for Rin!

RIN: "Thank you... *Sniff* Oh, thank you so much, everyone!"

...

AKI: "Great job! Could you believe that glow stick display?"

RIN: "Yeah! It was amazing. They nearly took my breath away."

AKI: "Rin... You looked amazing when you were lit up by everyone's glow sticks."

RIN: *Giggle* "Thanks. Was I a good school idol, even on my own?"

AKI: "I don't think being a bad idol is even possible for you."

*SHAKE* *SHAKE*

RIN: "Huh? I hear maracas... Is someone here?"

AKI: "Hmmm, I wonder..."