Part 1

New Year's Day

Shrine Grounds

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1

Akito

I was prepared for a big crowd, but not this big...

2

Toya

Same. I know this shrine is famous, but this is quite a lot of people.

3

Akito

It's good that we came early, huh?
I guess we just have to wait patiently in line now.

4

Toya

Right.
I'll use this time to reply to the message Azusawa and Shiraishi sent.

5

Akito

Their message...?
Oh, right. They said that they're at PXL now.

6

Toya

They also said they couldn't wait to see the show.

7

Toya

It's New Year's Day, so I hope they get to have as much fun as they can.

8

Akito

Me too. On the other hand, we're having ourselves a pretty lazy day.

9

Toya

Yes, but we should make the most of this shrine visit to ensure that we have another good year.

Several dozen minutes later

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10

Akito

The shrine's office was also pretty crowded, huh.

11

Akito

But I guess that's normal, since everyone goes to draw their fortunes after making their wishes.

12

Toya

That being said, we've managed to pay our respects and get our fortunes. That means we've accomplished our goals for the day.

13

Akito

Yeah, but now it's time to see how lucky we really are.

14

Toya

Right.

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15

Toya

...!

16

Akito

Hey, I got a great blessing.

17

Toya

Really? So did I.

18

Akito

Seriously?
Not a bad way to start off the new year.

19

Akito

Let's see what it says... “Your studies will go smoothly. There is no need to fear.”

20

Akito

Do you think it's talking about our English lessons?

21

Toya

If so, that's very encouraging.
You should do as it says. Proceed without any fear.

22

Akito

Yeah, not very likely...

23

Akito

Anyway, what else does it say...? “Your next trip will be very rewarding.”

24

Toya

Mine also says something similar.
We may gain quite a lot by going over to the United States.

25

Akito

I sure hope so. There wouldn't be much point otherwise.

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26

Akito

Hm...?

27

Toya

What is it?

28

Akito

Oh, they just sent a message.

29

Toya

Ah, Shiraishi and Azusawa. They even included a photo.

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30

An's Message

<Check it out!
We got to greet Kagami Mochi Phenny!>

31

Kohane's Message

<Will you be able to get your pancakes? Are you two still at the shrine?>

32

Toya

This is Kagami Mochi Phenny...?

33

Akito

What's this on his head? A mandarin...?

34

Toya

Yes, this must be one of the key features of Kagami Mochi Phenny.

35

Akito

It looks like all they did was place a mandarin on top of a white ball of fluff and call it kagami mochi... Though, I guess the pancakes we're gonna have later are basically the same idea.

36

Akito

What's up?

37

Toya

Oh, it's just... They sent us a photo, so I feel like we should reply by sending one.

38

Akito

Huh?

39

Toya

We both just got great blessings, so I thought it might be good to let them know.

40

Akito

Do we have to? We're not little kids anymore.

41

Toya

We can hold our fortunes out like this and hold the camera from this angle. That should allow us to squeeze both of our faces in...

42

Akito

You're serious...?

43

Akito

Alright, fine... Gimme your phone. I'll take it.

44

Toya

Thank you, Akito.
Are we both in frame?

45

Akito

Yeah, we are.
Anyway, smile...

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46

Toya

Okay, it turned out pretty well. Nice work, Akito.

47

Akito

Yeah, good for you.

48

Akito

Anyway, let's send this to them and start heading over to the cafe.

49

Toya

Yes, let's go.