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[aididitmyway]

Why not?

[aiwillneversmile]

[Well, this was the girl who wanted people to sell their kidneys...]

People should pay for things that are valuable, so I guess it works out.

[aididitmyway]

It'd be nice to be able to sustain myself doing it... I know it's not like, supposed to get tons of money, but I want something for it too.

[aiwillneversmile]

That's going to be hard when you're stuck in just one city. There's only so many people that will come to see the same person week after week. What do you want money for?

[aididitmyway]

Living? Finding a better place, maybe... Lilia works a lot to try to support me and Kalim, which is why I try to work too. And it'd be nice for buying things for people and maybe paying for dates! It'd be great to have a little more freedom!

[aiwillneversmile]

I don't know if I know how to help you earn that much, but I'll try, at least. You know you can make more money a lot easier with other jobs instead of being an idol, like how Mem did.

[aididitmyway]

I know. That's why I'm working at Catsanova and teaching dance classes and stuff... but I already know it's not easy, Aqua.

[aiwillneversmile]

[He has a long lecture ready for this but instead:]

... I'll figure something out.

[aididitmyway]

... It doesn't have to be all on you. I'm the one that has to put in all that work to make people like me.

[aiwillneversmile]

Exactly. So, you shouldn't distract yourself with equipment rentals, venue fees, and ticket prices. That's what a manager takes care of, so you can focus on winning everyone over.

[aididitmyway]

I'm still gonna worry about that stuff a little... and remember that we can take advantage of Aki's money, too. Not that I know how much he has.

[aiwillneversmile]

You can worry about it when you're pressuring fans to buy pictures with you and getting people to buy merchandise.

He owns a house, so he's not that hard up despite his meager business.

[aididitmyway]

Mmm... then we'll be okay, especially if we start small. It'll be fine!

I'm pretty excited though, I miss being able to perform.

[aiwillneversmile]

Mm, just focus on putting on a good show, one that you're proud of.

[aididitmyway]

Don't I always?

[aiwillneversmile]

[He nods.]

You do. That's what makes you the best idol.

[aididitmyway]

[



She tackles him immediately to give him a hug.]

[aiwillneversmile]

[He is off guard, so she can absolutely body him. He will hug back??]

Hey!

[aididitmyway]

Thanks, Aqua. Seriously. You're the best brother ever.

[aiwillneversmile]

I mean, I don't really have strong competition... But you're welcome.

[aididitmyway]

You don't, no.

But it's not like that matters to me!