A system flawed

As Shizuru and Hino continue to listen to Ki-chan's detailed statement, Ki-chan expresses her frustration and feelings of injustice towards the system and its unfair treatment. She feels that the inequality and lack of protection for performers with lower salaries are unfortunate and that the justice system only seems to protect those with powerful connections. She feels that her manager's advice to speak up is useless, as they are not as powerful as the producer. This feeling of being mistreated and overlooked by the system is a common and relatable feeling for many individuals in various contexts.

Hino listens to the idol's statement, he is struck by the reality of the world's cruelty. Despite many efforts to seek equality and justice, money and power still play a major role in how individuals are treated. This inequality can be disheartening and feel unjust, especially when those with less power and resources are often overlooked and mistreated. Hino, as a person with a strong sense of morality and justice, feels deeply saddened by such realities of the world.

As Hino and Shizuru look at each, Hino's doubts and concerns become more prominent. He feels that his credibility as a conspiracy theorist might be in question and that his suggestions would seem like spreading fake news. He starts to doubt the merits of his own ideas and starts to feel overwhelmed by the reality of the situation. He's unsure of how to proceed and feels like the evidence he has is not sufficient to make his claims seem plausible and believable.

Shizuru's soothing touch helps to ground Hino and remind him that the facts and reality of the situation are still present. She tries to remind him that they have evidence to back up their claims. Hino takes a deep breath and tries to gather himself. He starts to remember the evidence they have and decides to proceed with caution. He reassures Shizuru that they will make their point and work to expose the producer's actions. With their determination and faith in the evidence they have, Hino and Shizuru continue to work towards revealing the truth.

Hino and Shizuru continue to work together to reveal the truth. They carefully and thoroughly examine the evidence they have gathered and prepare to present it to the public in a way that will be effective and have a lasting impact. Their passion and determination to expose the producer's unfair and unethical actions is strong and they are determined to make a difference. They work tirelessly, hoping to bring about a change and inspire others to take action and hold those in power accountable for their actions.

As they wrapped up their conversation with Ki-chan, Shizuru and Hino stood up and shook her hand. Hino, being a gentleman, also grabbed Shizuru's bag and held it for her. This gesture reflected Hino's kindness and consideration towards others, even in the midst of a serious conversation.

As Shizuru walked she was surprised by Hino's gesture, as she is an independent woman who seems like she does not need any help from men. So, she grabbed her bag from Hino by snatching it.

Hino, as a competitive gentleman, snatched it back and now both of them have a firm grip on the bag, having a bit of a struggle with each other. They stare at each other with a stern look, as they both refuse to give up the bag.

Shizuru shouts at Hino, "Give me the bag! Stop being childish!"

Hino, however, refuses to give up the bag and uses his physical strength to keep it. This leads to Shizuru falling on top of Hino, evoking memories from high school and bringing her back to reality. She quickly gets up from Hino, embarrassed about their antics in the middle of the street. Hino, on the other hand, still seems determined to keep hold of the bag.

As Shizuru and Hino arrive back home, they find themselves in an awkward and tense situation. After their altercation in public, they have both become embarrassed and are now trying to ignore each other. The two have both become uncomfortable and are trying to avoid each other. The tension in the air is palpable and it seems like neither of them know how to move forward from this awkward moment.

Hino heads out to get a coffee, noticing that there is some coffee at the table already. He takes the coffee and sips it, while also enjoying the bread. He is not sure if the coffee was from Shizuru, but he chooses to ignore this thought. As he enjoys the coffee and the bread in his room, he is reminded of Shizuru, and her subtle, yet noticeable ways of showing affection. They are in the same house, yet they both feel awkward after their embarrassment, so Hino chooses to keep his distance.

Shizuru was frustrated by the fact that someone took her coffee and she enters Hino's room to see him drinking it. She looks at Hino with a frustrated and stern look, and grabs the coffee back.

Hino, on the other hand, is startled by Shizuru's action and realizes that the coffee was from her. This simple altercation is the start of a silent battle between them, both trying to exert control over the situation.

Who will win this battle and what will be the consequences?

Shizuru smiles and takes the coffee Hino was drinking and sips it as well. She says, "Now I could feel like we're kissing then."

Hino, on the other hand, frowns in disgust and protests to her statement. He says, "I remember you in high school! Stop repeating your same antics!" The banter between Shizuru and Hino has brought back their friendly rivalry from high school, where they both fought over trivial things and shared harmless banter with each other.

Shizuru, enjoying her coffee, heads to the living room. Meanwhile, Hino is frustrated and is having flashbacks to their days in high school.

It was a sunny afternoon, and the teacher was writing something on the blackboard while Hino was eating a lollipop. Shizuru, exhausted, yawns and stretches her arms, and grabs Hino's lollipop until she could eat it.

Hino makes a frustrated face and tries to grab his lolipop back by holding Shizuru's wrist.

As the teacher caught the two in the act, they freeze in their position, both unsure of what their next move should be. The teacher, however, seems to understand their situation as she lets out a sigh and drops the book. She then takes Shizuru and Hino to the back of the class, and places a book on top of their heads and their hands. This is a clear indication that they have been caught, but the severity of the punishment still remains to be seen.

Hino observes the discussion as Shizuru seems to be exhausted. To relieve herself of the stress, Shizuru grips the book she's balancing in her hands, keeping one arm in the upper position and another in the low position. Hino notices this and constantly warns her against doing something like this, but Shizuru, in an act of defiance, squats on the ground, setting her skirt in motion as she keeps one leg down and the other standing and then the other one again. As she twirls around, her elegance in dancing and her skirt fluttering in the air, make it seem like she is ignoring Hino's warnings.

As Shizuru twirls around, she catches the attention of not only Hino but the whole class. She is able to get a laugh out of her peers with her elegant moves, while also leaving them in awe.

Her grace in dancing and her skirt fluttering smoothly in the air seem to be an captivating sight to behold. Hino, however, remains concerned for Shizuru's actions and fears that she might end up hurting herself.

Hino shakes off the flashback and returns to reality, more frustrated than ever by Shizuru's antics. He feels as if Shizuru keeps doing the same things over and over again, as if it were the first time, as if she has no sense of responsibility. He is tired of seeing her act childishly and with her lack of sense of consequence, and he's losing his patience with it.