Gumi paced back and forth while Kokone and Sonika sat on her bed. They honestly didn't know what was up with Gumi.
"Gumi?" Sonika asked, concerned, "What are you angry about? It's been only fifteen minutes since we've started this meeting, and you've already called it quits. Please, Gumi. Tell me what's wrong."
Gumi stopped mid-pace. "Why do like that stuff?" she inquired.
"What are talking about? Vocaloid? I've been that way since 2007."
"No, not that. That horse thing."
"Friendship is Magic? What's wrong with that show? Is it boring to you?"
Gumi face-palmed. "No," she sighed, "It's the fan base."
"I understand that the fandom's a horrible fandom, but every-"
"Sonika, why would identify as brony?"
"I-I-I-I-"
Gumi lied down on the floor face down and groaned. Kokone stood up and walked over to Gumi. She poked her.
"Gumi-san, are you okay?" Kokone whispered.
"I need a few minutes alone," Gumi mumbled quietly and slowly.
Sonika stood up. "Well, if you need to talk to me, I'll be downstairs watching TV," she said calmly. She walked out of Gumi's room and downstairs to watch TV.
A few moments later, Kokone poked Gumi again. "Gumi-san, are you okay?" she asked again.
"Gumi rolled over. "Please get out," she groaned, pointing to the exit. Kokone shrugged and left to go watch TV. On her way, she bumped into Kanon, who was heading towards her room. Then Kokone got an idea.
"Kanon-san, Gumi-san's mad because Sonika-san likes a pony show. Do you think you can help me with this problem?" Kokone stated, both hands on Kanon's shoulders.
Kanon was puzzled with this kind of advice. "I'm not sure that I'm the right person for this task," she admitted, "However, I do know another person who can solve your problem." Kanon took Kokone by the hand and walked her over to Cul's room where they didn't meet Cul, but they met…