MISATO: "Hi!"

AI: "Misato, the Prez is doing a lot of work for the Joint Solo Live Show. You've gotta stop calling him over all the time."

MISATO: "Oh? From what i hear, you two hang out at your place a lot in the evenings. In fact, I'm told he's a regular now. Everyone at the restaurant recognizes him, too."

AI: "No way! Who told you that!"

AKI: *Laugh* "It's all good. Eating out at Ai's restaurant is great! It sure beats the nights alone at home. I actually on my way to get some Monjayaki until I got your call.
Both of you can invite me to hang out whenever you want. By the way, Misato, Ai's the one who's working her tail off in practice."

MISATO: "I'd say it's you and Ai both. Ai was gushing about the advice you gave her when she was stuck on the lyrics."

AI: "Argh! Misato, stop revealing all my secrets!"

MISATO: *Chuckle* "It's true, isn't it? Oh, whoops. I was gonna serve you two some juice, but I'm all out.
Sorry, I'll go buy some."

AI: "Oh, no, I'll get it. You invited the Prez over for a reason, didn't you?"

AKI: "A reason? I suppose the call was pretty urgent..."

AI: "Apparently. I'll leave you to it."

AKI: "It's getting dark out there. Ai, I'll go with you."

AI: "No, no, Ai'll be fine! This is my neighbourhood, remember?"

AKI: "True. But still, be careful."

AI: "Don't worry, stay here and talk to Misato. Ai'll be back in a bit!"

MISATO: "Thanks, Ai."

AI: "Bye!"

...

MISATO: "Sorry for all the commotion."

AKI: "Not at all. I feel giilty sending Ai off at night, though."

MISATO: "Don't. She's loving every second of it.
Anyway, I invited you here because I wanted to talk to...
Well, maybe I should confide in you about something important."

AKI: "Sure, I'm all ears."

MISATO: "The truth is, I'm the manager of the Ai Pals."

AKI: "Wait...you?!"

MISATO: "Yes. I joined as a normal member, but then the founder asked me to help with admin duties. I guess technically I'm the assistant manager."

AKI: "I had no idea."

Wait a second...

SHIRO: "Unfortunately, I can't create the website for you. I've got my hands full already with Music S.T.A.R.T and my latest fan club. I even had to hand over control of the Ai Pals to someone else."

That Shiro...

MISATO: "Anyway, the rest of the Ai Pals are secretly talking about giving Ai a big surprise at the Joint Solo Event. We're not sure what to do specifically, though."

AKI: "So that's what you wanted to ask about. Let me help you!
Ai's already got her own surprise planned for the Ai Pals at the event, so if they try to surprise her too, that could get messy. We still have 26 other idols to perform, too."

Or 17 other idols... I still need the thumbs up from Eli for μ's to perform.

MISATO: *Chuckle* "She's always so considerate about doing things for people. She's been like that since we were little."

AKI: "How so?"

MISATO: "When I was young, I had some health problems, so I didn't get to play with the other kids much. But one day, Ai came up and talked to me, and we've been like sisters ever since."

AKI: "So that's how you got so close?"

MISATO: "Right. Whenever I was sick in bed, she'd come over and tell me all about the fun things that were going on outside. Thanks to her, I never had to feel lonely.
Then one day she said she was gonna be a school idol, and now she's having tons of fun every day. I'm sure when people see Ai on stage, she cheers them up the way she did me.
That's why I'd love it if we could show her that we think of her just as much as she thinks of us."

AKI: "You girls have such a beautiful relationship! I see now. It would be really sweet if both Ai and the Ai Pals had a way to show how much they all care about one another."

MISATO: "I think so, too. Any chance you have an idea already?"

AKI: "Hmm... In the audience there will be μ's, Aqours and the other Nijigasaki girls' fans. Ai would have to notice you amongst the crowd, so you need something noticeable.
What if you and the other Ai Pals made t-shirts and all wore them to the show? That way, she could see on and off the stage how much you support her."

MISATO: "That's a wonderful idea! I'll ask the others right now. *Giggle* Asking the Club President for advice was the right call. Thanks a million, Akihiko!"

Ai, Misato and the other members of the Ai Pals all really care about each other. I've gotta make sure both of their surprises turn out great!