Kojiharu’s last handshake event

Miyuki blinked at herself in the mirror, and splashed her face with some water. This is Kojiharu’s last handshake event before she graduates! Focus, Miyuki! Focus! But it was hard to focus - a lot of things had been on her mind lately. A mind that was usually devoid of anything but food and music.

She swiveled around and walked out of the bathroom into the changing rooms, where several of the other 78th generation girls were getting ready. Miyuki could see that they were all the same as her - nervous, but keen and hopeful. Will I have any fans? Will anyone actually want to shake my hand, or say hi to me? Have I done enough? Miyuki knew that today was supposed to be all about Kojiharu, but she couldn’t help but think of the fact that it wasn’t only Kojiharu’s last handshake event, it was Miyuki's first handshake event. She was just hoping she wasn’t the only one among the 78th generation girls thinking along those lines.

Miyuki opted to go with her usual get-up, not bothering to try and look stunning. She knew that if she had any fans, they would rather see her in her casual wear than all prettied up and looking fake…Or so she hoped. She picked out a pair of short shorts, and put it on over a black tights, then slipped on a simple, loose-fitting t-shirt over that. She put a little more extra effort into her make-up after seeing the effort that the other girls were putting in to look good which made her feel a little underdressed, then walked out of the dorms to stand behind the booth with the other 78th generation girls. She shut her eyes tight as the crowds filtered in, as expected most of them going straight to Kojiharu’s stand. She took a deep breath, opened her eyes, then put on her widest, most inviting smile.

There were some people who passed by the 78th generation kenkyuusei’s booth, but most of them skipped right past her, preferring to go with the more naturally cute girls, like Kaori, Seika, and Tochi. She sighed a bit. Of course. I probably look really out of place here, being so tall and obviously the oldest. And what I’m wearing also sticks out like a sore thumb. Occasionally, someone stopped in front of her - the first time this happened, she almost cried in relief and instead of giving them a handshake, hugged the surprised person instead. After that, it was much easier, and she graciously accepted the people who shook her hand, few as they were. This is for Kojiharu! I can’t be thinking of my own fans right now…This is all for her!

Miyuki nodded to herself, and smiled at the next person who had stopped in front of her. “Thank you so much for coming, and for supporting me! What’s your name?”