Hotaru: Hello everyone!!

Etsuko: *cheerful* Update on the vanilla cupcakes: I got them!!

Hotaru: I said fine, as long as she admitted chocolate is good.

Etsuko: Yes, I suppose it is.

Hotaru: Yes! You admitted it again!

Etsuko: Anyways…! Hello everyone, today’s date is Monday, June 11th, 4:35 pm. A very beautiful…

Hotaru: But extremely hot.

Etsuko: …Day!

Natsuhiko: *chuckling* Hey everyone! Ready to start off the week with our episode 8? Welcome to…

All three: The After-School Podcast!

Natsuhiko: I’m Natsuhiko, the president of the After-School Podcast!

Hotaru: I’m Hotaru, the founder and vice president!

Etsuko: And I’m Etsuko, the secretary of the After-School Podcast!

Etsuko: What’s on the agenda?

Natsuhiko: Oh speaking of which, I’ve been meaning to ask you how the transcripts have been going for the podcast.

Etsuko: Oh yeah they’re going good! I just finished episode 7, and I’m currently working on the bonus episode!

Natsuhiko: That’s good! Way to stay on the ball!

Hotaru: What ball?

Etsuko: *in a playful manner, giggling* It was a figure of speech, dummy!

Hotaru: I-I knew that!

Natsuhiko: It’s alright Hotaru! Let’s get on with the topics for today!

Etsuko: We apologize for not posting as often! Finals are coming up and we’ve been studying a lot! That’s why today is gonna be… The After-School Podcast’s study session!

Hotaru: That sounds boring.

Etsuko: Shut up!

Natsuhiko: Guys! C’mon, let’s get our books out.

*there’s ruffling around, and books are all laid out*

Etsuko: Y’know, you haven’t been all that quiet lately Natsuhiko. I like it.

Natsuhiko: Huh?

Hotaru: Yeah! You’re speaking up now!

Natsuhiko: Because I can’t stand it when you guys fight over pointless things. 60% of any episode is you two fighting.

Etsuko: Well, for whatever reason, it’s nice to see you opening up.

Natsuhiko: Thanks… even I didn't realize it though…

Hotaru: That’s okay!

Etsuko: Anyways, let’s get working.

*They all work. A minute passes*

Hotaru: I’m bored!

Etsuko: It’s been a minute!

Natsuhiko: Maybe we should get a snack. I’ll get stuff from the vending machine. What’s everyone want?

Hotaru: Chocolate milk!

Etsuko: I’ll have some coffee.

Natsuhiko: I didn’t know you liked coffee, Etsuko.

Etsuko: It’s grown on me.

Natsuhiko: I’ll get green tea.

*Natsuhiko’s footsteps get further and further away*

Hotaru: *whispering into the mic* Sorry this is a very boring day. I never agreed to this.

Etsuko: Well you’re with us, so deal with it.

Hotaru: Hey! I thought I was the leader of the group!

Etsuko: You’re the founder, not the leader! We’re all leaders in this group!

Hotaru: Are you sure about that?

Etsuko: Very sure.

Hotaru: *standing up* Excuse me?

Etsuko: You’re excused.

Hotaru: *mad* Etsuko!

*Natsuhiko walks back in*

Natsuhiko: Etsuko! Hotaru! Sit down!

*they both sit down, clearly annoyed with each other*

Natsuhiko: Let’s get back to studying. *hands each of them their drinks*

Etsuko: Thanks.

Hotaru: Thank you.

Natsuhiko: You’re welcome.

*the group continues studying*

Hotaru: Guysssss… can’t we do something fun?

Etsuko: Do you want to fail?

Hotaru: No…

Natsuhiko: Etsuko, you know the answer to question 7?

Hotaru: It’s 5, I believe.

Etsuko: It’s an English question!

Hotaru: What question are you on?

Etsuko: *showing him the question* Question 7!

Natsuhiko: So what is it?

Etsuko: It’s asking what the weather is like.

Natsuhiko: Oh… it looks hot, and humid. I don’t like it.

Etsuko: June is cold shower month.

Hotaru: What??? NO!

Natsuhiko: And it’s pride month in a lot of countries. Happy pride to all those listeners out there.

Hotaru: Happy pride!

Etsuko: Happy pride!

Hotaru: Back to the subject at hand though…

Etsuko: Yes, let’s get back to studying.

Hotaru: No, not that subject. YOU TAKE COLD SHOWERS?!?!

Etsuko: Yes… what’s wrong with that?

Hotaru: COLD. SHOWERS.

Etsuko: Yes, like we’ve established. You can’t take hot showers in hot weather. It’s heatstroke waiting to happen.

Hotaru: THAT’S WHAT SWIMMING POOLS ARE MADE FOR.

Natsuhiko: Guys, let’s just agree to disagree and get back to work.

Hotaru: Um! No!

Etsuko: You can take your showers hot in the summer. I only take hot showers in the winter.

Hotaru: You monster.

Natsuhiko: Guys! Get back to work!

Etsuko: I’m working, I don’t know what Hotaru’s doing.

Hotaru: I’m…! Also working!

Etsuko: Mhm.

*a few more minutes pass*

Natsuhiko: Y’know, now that I think about it, this probably isn’t super entertaining for the listeners.

Hotaru: ONLY NOW DO YOU REALIZE THAT??? IT’S WHAT I’VE BEEN SAYING THIS WHOLE TIME!!

Etsuko: Hotaru relax! Sit!

Hotaru: I’m not a dog!

Etsuko: Never said you were.

Hotaru: But you’re treating me like one!

Etsuko: Maybe I wouldn’t if you weren’t so excitable. You’re like a little puppy.

Hotaru: Am not!

Natsuhiko: Well…

Hotaru: *with a groan* Not you too!

Natsuhiko: Maybe we should close out here and continue studying on our own.

Etsuko: Dear listeners, we’re sorry for the boring day! We hope this doesn’t change our popularity.

Hotaru: What popularity?

Etsuko: Hush!

Hotaru: Today was so boring…

Natsuhiko: Hey, even famous shows have their boring episodes. We’ll pick up the pace next week!

Etsuko: What do we have planned next week?

Hotaru: Hey! We can’t give spoilers! *to the listeners* No spoilers for you! You thought we were gonna give it away, weren’t you? You stupid--

Natsuhiko: Hey, don't call our audience stupid!

Etsuko: Yeah, I’m sure they’re kinda smart!

Natsuhiko: Alright guys, let's sign out.

Hotaru: … Well, that’s it for today’s episode of the After-School Podcast!

Natsuhiko: I really hope you enjoyed your time here!

Etsuko: And we hope to see you next Monday!

All three: *in better sync than usual* Have a good week!

Natsuhiko: Okay uh.. Do we even know what we’re doing next week?

Hotaru: Haha-- Nope!

Etsuko: Guys we’re still recording!

Hotaru: Oops--