Part 1
Weekend Garage
Akito
Alright...
Then, we know what we're gonna do for practice tomorrow.
Then, we know what we're gonna do for practice tomorrow.
An
Yup! I can't wait to try those new exercises!
An
Still, it feels like it's been forever since we last came up with a plan for practice like this. But I guess that's because my dad took care of all that for a while, huh?
Toya
True, but he did help expand our options in terms of practice quite a bit.
Toya
Now, the onus is on us to come up with the best ways for us to reach our goal.
An
Right! Anyway, now that we know what we're gonna do during practice tomorrow, why don't we take a break?
Kohane
Yeah, I was actually just thinking about ordering a refill.
Akito
Then, I might order some food...
???
Oh...
Are you guys done with your discussion?
Are you guys done with your discussion?
Akito
Yeah, we just finished and were thinking about ordering some stuff.
Kotaro
Really?! Your timing couldn't have been better. I actually have a small favor to ask you, Akito...
Akito
A favor?
Kotaro
Yeah, so...
Kotaro
I wanna have you taste-test a new menu item! They're pancakes made using strawberries... You game?
Akito
You want me to taste-test pancakes...?
Akito
(Come to think of it, I haven't had pancakes here at Weekend Garage since before the place closed...)
Akito
In that case, I don't mind lending you a hand.
Kotaro
Thanks, I really appreciate it!
Kotaro
I thought you'd be the person to ask since you used to have pancakes here all the time.
Kotaro
Also, I feel like asking a pancake connoisseur such as yourself was my best option!
Young Vivid Street Locals
Hey, did you hear that?
Shinonome likes having pancakes...!
Shinonome likes having pancakes...!
Young Vivid Street Locals
Yeah, I didn't know that...!
Kotaro
Oh, that might've been too loud...
A lot of new customers have been coming around this time...
A lot of new customers have been coming around this time...
Akito
I don't mind.
Toya
Sorry, Akito.
Akito
Huh?
Toya
You wouldn't stand out so much if I were able to help you eat them. And I would be able to lend Mita a hand...
Akito
Wait, why are you feeling so bad about this?
An
In that case, let us taste-test with him!
Kotaro
Huh?
An
That should help take some attention off Akito like Toya said, right? Are you with us, Kohane?!
Kohane
Oh... Yeah, I agree!
Akito
You guys...
Akito
You're just after some pancakes, aren't you?
An
Hey, we're throwing you a lifesaver here.
Kotaro
I don't mind making more since we've got plenty of ingredients. And I do wanna hear from more people!
Kotaro
Just gimme a second to go whip them up!
Several dozen minutes later
Kotaro
Check it out!
These are the new Strawberries Galore Pancakes!
These are the new Strawberries Galore Pancakes!
Kohane
Wow, so many strawberries! This looks delicious...!
Toya
These pancakes... They have a pink hue to them...
Kotaro
Oh, thanks for noticing!
The batter has strawberries in it! Hence, “strawberries galore”!
The batter has strawberries in it! Hence, “strawberries galore”!
Akito
Wow... It sounds like you put a lot of effort into these.
Kotaro
I did! I don't wanna serve any half-baked dishes here.
An
The toppings are so elaborate too!
Okay, let's start digging in!
Okay, let's start digging in!
An
Mmm! This strawberry sauce is so good!
The fruity tartness goes amazingly well with the sweetness of the pancakes!
The fruity tartness goes amazingly well with the sweetness of the pancakes!
Kohane
Yeah, this whipped cream also complements it really well!
Kotaro
I appreciate both your compliments!
After all, I did use fresh strawberries for these.
After all, I did use fresh strawberries for these.
Akito
Then, lemme try a bit.
Kotaro
What do you think...?!
Akito
Well, they aren't bad.
Akito
But they're a far cry from Ken's pancakes.
Kotaro
Grr! I had a feeling...!
Kohane
But I think these are really yummy...
Kotaro
Still, Akito's a regular here, so I'm inclined to believe what he's saying.
Kotaro
As bittersweet as this is, I'll just have to make something next time that you'll have no choice but to praise! So get ready!
Akito
Alright, good luck with that.
But I'll be happy to taste-test again if you need me.
But I'll be happy to taste-test again if you need me.
An
Hold on a second! That just means you want more pancakes, doesn't it?!
Akito
Not true. Don't put me in the same category as you guys.
Akito
(A lot has changed since RAD BLAST happened...)
Akito
(So it is nice to be able to have pancakes here again.)