Konata, Kagami and Tsukasa sat around a table at the Hiragi household, finding themselves restless in the summer after graduation. And as per usual, Konata had found something to rant about. What was unusual was that it wasn't anime or games or even something arbitrary - she seemed it have a genuine concern with the lack of romance during their high school years.
"The funny thing about it is," Konata said holding up one finger in declaration, "As much as we talk about it, not one of us really goes seeking out boys."
"YOU'RE the one who's talking about it," Kagami said annoyed, "I think that's personal stuff and it's rude to ask someone about it if they're uncomfortable."
"And me talking about boys and dating makes you uncomfortable?"
"Yes!" Kagami said, "Why else would I have said that?!"
"Well we have been friends for a long time,". Tsukasa interjected followed by an innocent smile, "If you can't talk about things like that with girlfriends, who else would you talk about it with?"
"That's my point though, what's there to talk about?" Konata said, "No one even talks about having a crush. We're missing a core dynamic in a female social circle."
"I've just had more important things to concentrate on." Kagami said, "I was worrying about my grades up until the day of graduation... Wow, can you guys believe we're done with high school?"
"I can believe that." Konata said, pausing for a beat, "What I can't believe is how a group of hotties like ourselves made it to the end of high school without so much as holding hands with someone."
"Wow," Kagami said, "You're not letting this one go, are you?
"I'm just saying." Konata said.
"She does have a point," Said Tsukasa, looking sadly at the ground, "I mean, I don't think I'm ugly..."
"You're not." Kagami said, "You just have priorities like I do."
Tsukasa smiled, "Thanks sis." She turned to Konata, "But Kona-chan you've never really cared about boys and relationships anyway. Why start now?" Tsukasa asked.
"I'm just making an observation," Konata said, "Not like it keeps me up at night."
"Yeah, I'm sure your pervy dating sims satisfy your loneliness anyway." Kagami teased.
"Nah, I don't get off on it or anything. My dad might with his dating sims, but I'd rather not think about his gaming practices." Konata said, shivering a little.
"So then why play them?" Kagami asked.
"It's a great social exercise," Konata said nodding.
"Right," Kagami rolled her eyes, "Social skills for the social life you don't have?"
Konata shrugged, "It beats talking to people and trying to convince them to be my friend. In the game everyone likes me."
"That's all well and good," Kagami started, "But the adult scenes?"
"Good study material for how stuff is gonna go down in college. Girls gotta be prepared to face the world of naughty coed antics."
Kagami sighed, "Riiiight. If you say so."
Tsukasa gasped, "Is... THAT what happens in college?!