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Lunch Break

NonokaFinally meeting you in person~ The real Ricchan!

RitsuOnce again, nice to meet you.

Miyako...

AraleW-Well, I can't believe we go to the same school, the same class as Ricchan, and we can even have lunch together!

NonokaIndeed~ Happy to have more lunch buddies!

RitsuSorry for the sudden interruption.

NonokaIt's not an interruption, it's happy sharing~

NonokaBut Ricchan, why did you come here~?

RitsuHuh?

AraleOh... By here, you mean the school, or MewType...?

NonokaBoth!

RitsuUmm...

Fairy Bouquet Agency - Meeting Room

Ritsu...

Employee AI see. That concludes the interview regarding this incident at the event.

Employee AYou reported that the online backlash against your previous group was all orchestrated by Viola-san... However, at this point, there is no evidence to substantiate that claim.

Employee AIn that case, it's just a matter of personal feelings between individuals.

RitsuYes...

Employee CThat said, it is true that Viola-san was the one who triggered the incident.

Employee BThat's right... After all, she's practically the one who put Arale Nakamachi-san on the stage.

Ritsu...

Employee AClematis-san.

RitsuYes...

Employee AOn our end, after we issue an official apology through the agency regarding this matter, we would like you to continue doing your best as a member of Fairy Bouquet.

Employee AHowever, based on what you've stated... You have no intention of continuing, right?

RitsuYes.

Employee AI understand...

Employee AThen, as stipulated in the contract, after your withdrawal—

???Please wait!!

Ritsu(Viola...!)

ViolaAbout this incident... it's all my fault!

ViolaI'm really sorry.

Ritsu(Why...)

ViolaI... I saw Arale-chan, and I just couldn't help calling out to her.

ViolaI knew that Clematis had been struggling lately due to the stress and busy event schedules, though...

ViolaThat's exactly why I wanted to help bring the two of them back together... That's what I thought.

Ritsu(Liar... If that were true, you wouldn't have brought us together in front of everyone.)

Ritsu(This whole act... She's up to something again.)

ViolaAll the responsibility lies with me. Clematis isn't at fault. So...

ViolaInstead of having her withdraw, would it be possible to transfer her to MewType...?

Ritsu!?

ViolaClematis... Ritsu isn't someone who should end up like this!

ViolaAnd...

ViolaI think Ritsu would be happier if she could be with Arale-chan.

Ritsu...!

Employee AThis isn't something we can decide on our own, so I'll check with the other party.

Viola...! Thank you so much!

Ritsu...

ViolaI'll take my leave now.

RitsuWhat are you after?

ViolaWas the apple delicious?

RitsuHuh?

ViolaSomething you must not do. A taboo. Against the rules.

ViolaDoing forbidden things feels really good, doesn't it?

ViolaBut too bad. The kids who won't listen must be cast out of paradise.

Ritsu...

ViolaIt's sad, but... Things are gonna get more interesting, don't you think?

ViolaGet along with Arale-chan, okay?

Ritsu(Ah, I knew it.)

RitsuI'm not your toy anymore.

ViolaHmm...?

Ritsu(I won't let any other sad thing happen to Arale-chan.)

Ritsu(This time, I'll be by her side.)

ViolaCongratulations on graduating from being a model student.

Ritsu...

AraleRicchan?

RitsuAh, it's nothing... I was just thinking it wouldn't turn out the same way again.

RitsuBecause I decided for myself... Because I wanted to do this.

AraleI'm so happy we go to the same school, Ricchan! It's gonna be fun!

NonokaYeah~ The fun is doubling, tripling, multiplying like crazy! And Nono-chan is... Nono-chan is...

NonokaSo hungry...

RitsuThat's no good. Let's have lunch soon.