/fout
/bgm,27
/bgimghotel_001
/fin
/stand,0,49,2,11
After finishing her usual training, Miki-chan was
already reading a book.

/stand,1,39,0,2
MikiF
(This book is actually pretty interesting. If it
manages to tie up all the foreshadowing so
carefully laid out, that would be amazing...)

Miki-chan, who isn't good at communicating with
people, has always liked reading, so she gets even
more absorbed in it.

Because she gets so engrossed in her books, she
ends up having even fewer chances to interact with
others.

It's a vicious cycle.

/stand,0,49,0,1
TakashiF
Hmm, Miki-chan is so cute, I bet she's really
popular.

I'm probably the only exception.

Having her reading interrupted, a faint look of
annoyance appeared on her face.

/stand,1,39,1,2
MikiF
...Why are you suddenly saying that? I'm not
popular at all... I hardly interact with people...

Well, she actually talks to me quite a bit.

TakashiF
I'm not saying reading is bad, but maybe you
should look around a little. The other idols want
to talk to you too, Miki-chan.

/stand,1,39,2,2
MikiF
........

/stand,0,49,4,1
TakashiF
C'mon, say something!

/stand,1,39,0,2
MikiF
A, I, U, E, O...

/stand,0,49,2,1
TakashiF
...You don't have to act like a little kid!

/stand,1,39,2,2
Miki-chan lowered her eyes for a moment, then
began to speak haltingly.

MikiF
I think... everyone is nice...! But, no matter
what, I'm just not good at talking...

TakashiF
Are you afraid of being disliked, or making
someone feel bad?

/stand,1,39,0,2
/ste,1,2
Miki-chan nodded with a small bob of her head.

/stand,0,49,0,1
TakashiF
I see. Well, then just start with me! But after
that, try talking to the other idols a little!

TakashiF
They're all good people. Even if you suddenly jump
them, the worst they'll do is get mad. Their
kindness is second to none, wahahaha!

/stand,1,39,3,2
MikiF
(...Heh, maybe this is kind of fun... No, it is
fun...)

Miki-chan smiled at me as she looked my way.

/fout
/stand,,-2
/bgimg,-1
/bgmstop,60
/wait,60
/fin