The Fragile idol

As Hino was enjoying breakfast, he turned to Shizuru and asked if he could also meet Ki-chan. "Can I also meet Ki-chan? I want to confirm that the chats I had with her were actually me, and maybe she could see me too," Hino said. It seems that Hino is eager to meet Ki-chan and see if they have a connection in person as well, not just online.

This could be crucial to their investigation since they will be able to gain more information and learn more about the idol.

Shizuru nodded in response to Hino's request and agreed that Ki-chan could meet her husband. She seems to be supportive of Hino's curiosity and desire to connect with Ki-chan in person. Perhaps she believes it will yield valuable information and help them further their investigation. As Hino finishes up his breakfast, he takes a deep breath and looks at Shizuru. "Let's go," he says, and the two of them begin their walk toward to meet Ki-chan and hopefully discover what they need to know.

Hino proceeds to take a shower, during which he changes his outfit. He opts for something more casual and simple, such as a plain polo shirt and jeans. Once he is finished showering and getting dressed, Hino steps out of the shower and meets Shizuru once again. With their new attire, the duo is now ready to leave their cozy home and delve into the mysterious investigation ahead of them.

Shizuru is wearing a turtleneck and her coat, along with a pair of trousers. She also carries a notebook, presumably to keep track of their progress and to note down important details they come across during their investigation. She also has a tablet with her, possibly to make use of the technology available and to stay connected with the idol they are meeting. By being prepared, she shows that she is taking their investigation very seriously and is determined to find the culprit at all costs.

Hino and Shizuru are walking into the retro-style coffee shop with a certain swagger. Their confident and determined strides add to the overall ambiance of the coffee shop, and they bring a little bit of their own personality and style into the classic 1980's setting. It seems as if the duo is excited to start their investigation and they look like they have a plan in place.

They carry themselves with an air of self-assuredness and their presence is not going unnoticed by the people around them. The two seem to exude a sense of calm and composure as they prepare to meet Ki-chan and begin their investigation. The classic 1980's setting of the coffee shop only adds to the overall ambiance and makes for a memorable and exciting start to the day.

Shizuru sits down at the retro-style coffee shop, taking in the atmosphere and the surrounding sights. As the server brings some drinks to her table, she takes a moment to observe Ki-chan. This is the first time she has seen the idol without her face covered and she is surprised to see that she is wearing her idol costume. This adds to the unique experience of finally meeting the face behind the avatar. As Shizuru takes in the sights, she is ready to begin their conversation and see how much more she can learn from the idol.

Shizuru opens up her notebook, ready to jot down any important information she gathers during their conversation with Ki-chan. Hino takes the lead in asking questions, wanting to gain more insights into the idol's perspective and find out about any information related to their investigation. This is a crucial opportunity to learn more about Ki-chan, the idol they are here to meet. As the questions are being asked, Shizuru keeps an eye on her notebook to make sure to record anything potentially important that may come up during the conversation.

In the retro-style coffee shop, Shizuru's face shows signs of disapproval as Hino asks Ki-chan an irrelevant question. Hino asks the idol, "What is your favorite color?"Ki-chan promptly responds, "Pink, why did you ask?"

Hino gives a rather crude response, saying, "Pink symbolizes femininity, it means the producer has a kink on you and probably has been ejaculating on your image 24/7, I hope he gets his wheenie cut!"

This response is met with Shizuru's wide-eyed disapproval, showing that her feelings towards this subject are probably not as pleased as Hino's. She might be shocked by Hino's words and not sure of how to respond. She might also be concerned by the image that Hino has conjured in her mind, which seems to be disturbing.

As Hino was about to ask a question, Shizuru tapped his shoulder, saying, "Hino, don't ask these kinds of questions."

Hino turned around and looked at Shizuru as he replied, "But we stalked the producer's private twitter last night, and he has been doing it 24/7 and is proud of it! and it's damn verified!" Shizuru just looked at Hino, shocked by his words, as Ki-chan remained silent, waiting for Hino to continue with his line of questioning.

As Hino and Ki-chan talk, Ki-chan asks a question. "If that's so, then what should I do"? Hino answers, "We need all the victims to be on our side so Shizuru could expose her producer".

Ki-chan seems agitated by the mention of her producer, and says "But if it's your producer then we're in danger!"

Ki-chan was about to leave, but Hino points out, "But, Shizuru's birthday is coming. They planned a surprise party for Shizuru not to know their plan, but it wasn't a surprise party either! it was an ambush to keep Shizuru in the dark about their plot".

Hino's revelation starts to worry Ki-chan further as she seems to realize the danger that her friend might be in. She considers leaving the meeting, but Hino tries to convince her to stay by saying, "But we need you!" As the two continue to discuss the situation, the future of Shizuru and Hino's investigation hangs in the balance.

At a moment during the conversation, Shizuru says to Ki-chan, "If you feel afraid to speak up again because your time was rejected in the past, this time, it's not! We will be your voice, and we will listen to what you have to say."

Shizuru's statement suggests that she understands Ki-chan's fear of speaking up and wants to provide a safe space for her to share her thoughts and feelings. She is offering to support and advocate for Ki-chan, and to be her voice if she needs it.

As Shizuru convinces Ki-chan to stay and sit with them, the idol takes a moment to collect herself and gather her thoughts. After taking a few deep breaths, she begins to answer the duo's questions, telling them about her journey into becoming an idol and her connection to the producer.

At another moment during their conversation, Shizuru asks Ki-chan a question: "If your manager won't do anything then-"

Ki-chan interrupts, saying: "I am an idol performer, I perform at bars, not on studios!"

This response suggests that Ki-chan feels frustrated with her manager and the decisions made by the producer in regards to her career and performances. It seems like she is fighting for the right to make her own choices about her performance style and the venues in which she performs.

As Hino and Ki-chan discuss the issue of copyright, Hino asks a question: "But why your image? If it's like Momoiro clover z or Nogizaka 46, their image is already on Google, so they could also be subject to copyright."

Ki-chan shows clear frustration and confusion as she responds: "I know, but why my image? Where did he get my image?"

At a critical moment in the conversation, Shizuru notices how Ki-chan's crying is becoming more intense and her eyebrows are now frowning. Her hands are wiping away tears and Hino offers her a tissue from the table.

This interaction shows a more compassionate side of Hino towards Ki-chan as he tries to comfort and console her. It also shows a level of vulnerability in Ki-chan as her feelings become too overwhelming for her. The scene sets up a critical moment in the story, where emotions and feelings are at stake.