Love Live!: TAKEOVER [PART 8]

IN HIS EYES:

*BOOTH 3 - KARAOKE BAR - VENUS FORT - ODAIBA - TOKYO*

AKI: "Honestly, part of me just wants to storm out of here, block you from School Idol Festival, and be done with it. But I want to be professional about this. You seem to have a request, and we don't have much time. So, let's cut to the chase and hear what you need. No need for any more small talk, right?"

RUBY-H: "Thanks, that makes things easier."

AKI: "Good."

RUBY-H: "I was kinda hoping you'd notice me and give me a better chance of winning at the School Idol Festival. I know it might not change anything, but I figured it was worth a shot."

AKI: "I mean, I'm not the one calling the shots here. It's really up to the fans to decide who wins. And as a pro like you, why would you even need to manipulate things? You don't look come across like the kind of girl who do that. You've got the skills to shine on your own.
Just curious, have you told the rest of B-Komachi about this plan of yours?"

RUBY-H: "No. They don't know I'm here."

AKI: "I hate to ask, but do you trust them?"

RUBY-H: "I guess I trust them, but I don't think they really get it. They wouldn't understand..."

AKI: "Understand what?"