July 21st, 2035 (Kings Road, London)
Lila sighed; they still have time to relax before the competition started. Haruka told her yesterday they'd have time to go on a date. But, 'Sorry, I have some place to stop by. Go ahead without me.' Lila sighed; she cannot avoid this situation, considering the role Haruka has to play. She heard from the other judges during the orientation event regarding Haruka's situation. Haruka hasn't been here in a long time. So Haruka offered to dig up old contacts to help make the competition smoother. He's busy. That's why, another sigh.
"Ari-chan, I know you wanted to go on a date. But, it makes me sad that you're not focusing on our shopping trip."
"S—sorry." Lila apologized.
Kotori smiled, "You didn't ask Kanehera-chan to come, did you two fight?"
At that comment, Lila recalled what happened before they left and she sighed.
"I didn't want to. But, I thought Yumeko was going overboard regarding what she said to Haruka."
