AYUMU: "Maki! That was an amazing performance! I was captivated by every movement!"

MAKI: "Th-Thanks..."

AYUMU: "Aki, the big moment is here."

AKI: "Of course. I chose you to close a show like this for a reason, Ayu. I've ticked off 26 names so far.
Yours is the last."

MAKI: "Oh, it's that pen again."

AYUMU: "Yeah, it's the one that matches with mine."

MAKI: "Matching pens... You two really are close, huh."

AKI: "Of course! Ayu is my dear childhood friend, after all."

AYUMU: *Giggle* "We've been through a lot, haven't we?"

MAKI: "..."

AKI: "We sure have. And everything in our way, we overcome together. So, this closing performance should be no different, right?"

AYUMU: "Right! Though we may not be on the stage together, it's reassuring to know that you're back here cheering me on!"

AKI: "Yeah!"

MAKI: "I'll see you later... Thanks again for today."

AKI: "You bet. You did great, Maki."

I wish I could have talked to her about composition or the show at the afterparty.

Oh well, maybe I could ask Riko.

AKI: "Time to shut this show down with a bang. Go for it, Ayu!"

AYUMU: "I won't let you down!"

...

...

*CROWD ROARS*

HOLY SHIIIIIIT THAT'S LOUD!

AKI: "Great work, Ayu!"

AYUMU: *Huff* *Huff* *Huff* "How... How was it?"

AKI: "Can't you tell from the cheers of the audience? It was a huge success! The perfect way to close the show!"

AYUMU: "Thanks! I feel fantastic!"

AKI: "I don't think I've ever seen a show like that!"

AYUMU: "Yeah! I still feel like I'm floating from the adrenaline. It's like I can still hear everyone's voices."

AKI: "I'm so happy for you! You really did a great job, Ayu!"

Hm? Is someone approaching me?

SHIRO: "That show was incredible! Great job, Akihiko.
Ayumu you were amazing as always!"

AYUMU: "Th-Thanks!"

AKI: "Hey, Shiro. Ayu, you should probably know by now that this is the guy who started your fanclub."

AYUMU: "You are?"

SHIRO: "Yes! You're my favorite idol, Ayumu! Everything you do is perfect!"

AYUMU: "H-Huh?!"

SHIRO: "You're incredible and even cuter in person! I hope you don't mind but I brought the members of the club you've met so far."

AYUMU: "Wow, really?"

AKI: "Hey, uh..."

SHIRO: "Yeah, really! We're all such big fans of yours! I helped Akihiko hand out seeds at your event. I even kept some to show me how much you're growing as an idol!"

AYUMU: *Giggle* "I'm so happy to hear that!"

SHIRO: "I can handle growing a daisy garden. Even though I have to maintain so many idol fansites all at once."

AYUMU: "Wow, that must be tough on you."

SHIRO: "Yeah, but I manage. It's all for the idols and the fans!"

AYUMU: "That's really admirable, Shiro!"

SHIRO: *Laugh* "You think so?"

AYUMU: *Giggle* "I know so!"

AKI: "..."

SHIRO: "Well, I shouldn't keep the others waiting. They want to congratulate you!"

AYUMU: "Really? Wow, this is all so amazing!"

AKI: "Huh..."

Hmmm....

AKI: *Sigh* "Good grief..."

A/N: Phew! All 27 solo performances are over, it took a while but we finally got there!