( role model... she'll let him think that. really, the guys just wanted to impress aoi so they could get a date. it didn't work, of course. especially not with akane's... everything. but yeah, there's a nicer interpretation and she'll let him keep it. )

Aoi-chan is really admired by a lot of people- if you ever get to meet her, I'm sure you'll see why.

( and isn't that a nice thought, her friends here getting to meet her friends from home? a peaceful ideal where everything works out. shame the meeting in a few weeks is going to ruin that thought. still, nene just beams and traps ishimaru in a hug at his admittance, bright and warm as always. )

You're the best friend I've made here!