Those who saw Hoshino Ai could never forget her.
Thats what Ruby, Kana, and MEM-cho are up against.
Their first song in their first concert goes off without a hitch, but the otaku is #notimpressed.
None are white for Kana, and she descends into a spiral of despair even as she performs competently.
All she wants is for someone to look her way, to need her, to praise her.
When a single white lightstick shoots up, its in Aquas hand.
Right then and there, Kana decides shes going to make Aqua fall in love with her.
Aqua cant help but take notice.
Indeed, he cant take his eyes off Kana.
On the car ride home, the seating arrangements in the van are crucial.
Behind them is Aqua.
Kana asks how they did, and he says pretty good for their first time.
Miyako then lays the perfect bait: asking Aqua how things are going with Akane since the show.
Aqua respondsexactlyhow she expected: honestly.
He hasnt seen Akane since, and its only a work relationship.
Kana hides her glee by mocking Aquas bad luck.
Since MEM considers herself Akanes friend, shes not sure who to root for.
Shes a great audience surrogate, becauseImnot sure either!
She notes that Kana brings out the old Aqua, before his personality became twisted.
Like MEM, I leaned more towards Kana here, as Akane will have a steep hill to climb.
But I also know Akane is perfectly capable of climbing it!
Selfishly, I wished the story would have been thatStarship Troopers-style ED ofKaguya-sama: Ultra Romantic.
Shell be playing Princess Saya, while hell be playing Touki.
Of course, its Kana!
As it happens, Akane and Kana know each other…and donotlike each other.
They exchange barbs, and Aqua is powerless to stop the sparks that the two emit towards one another.
Hes still determined to find that someone by any means necessary.
