Nonoka

Finally meeting you in person~ The real Ricchan!

Ritsu

Once again, nice to meet you.

Miyako

...

Arale

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

Nonoka

Indeed~ Happy to have more lunch buddies!

Ritsu

Sorry for the sudden interruption.

Nonoka

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

Nonoka

But Ricchan, why did you come here~?

Ritsu

Huh?

Arale

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

Nonoka

Both!

Ritsu

Umm...

Ritsu

...

I see. That concludes the interview regarding this incident at the event.

You 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.

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

Ritsu

Yes...

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

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

Ritsu

...

Clematis-san.

Ritsu

Yes...

On 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.

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

Ritsu

Yes.

I understand...

Then, as stipulated in the contract, after your withdrawal—

Please wait!!

Ritsu

(Viola...!)

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

I'm really sorry.

Ritsu

(Why...)

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

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

That'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.)

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

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

Ritsu

!?

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

And...

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

Ritsu

...!

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

...! Thank you so much!

Ritsu

...

I'll take my leave now.

Ritsu

What are you after?

Was the apple delicious?

Ritsu

Huh?

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

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

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

Ritsu

...

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

Get along with Arale-chan, okay?

Ritsu

(Ah, I knew it.)

Ritsu

I'm not your toy anymore.

Hmm...?

Ritsu

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

Ritsu

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

Congratulations on graduating from being a model student.

Ritsu

...

Arale

Ricchan?

Ritsu

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

Ritsu

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

Arale

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

Nonoka

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

Nonoka

So hungry...

Ritsu

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