Part 1

One week before Valentine's Day

Miyamasuzaka

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1

Mafuyu

Just one week left until Valentine's Day.
We're in the final stretch.

2

Mafuyu

Come to think of it, Mizuki's apparently going over to the sewing lounge again today.

3

Shizuku

Oh, that means we'll get to work as a group again.

4

Shizuku

How are your gifts coming along?

5

Haruka

I'm just about done with the embroidery on mine.
I just have to shape them into pouches now.

6

Mafuyu

You work fast, Kiritani.
I still have quite a lot left to do.

7

Shizuku

You also have to make your home ec project, after all.

8

Mafuyu

Yes, but I'm already finished with that.

9

Mafuyu

And I have you to thank, Hinomori.
I really appreciate the help you've given me.

10

Shizuku

No, don't thank me...
You were the one who put in the work, Asahina.

11

Haruka

Does that mean you can focus on your gifts for Valentine's Day now?

12

Mafuyu

Yes, it does.
But only when I take breaks from studying.

13

Shizuku

You've been working in the library, yes?

14

Mafuyu

Yes, because it's so quiet. Embroidering has been a nice way for me to take my mind off of things.

15

Mafuyu

But I'm running out of time, so I'll need to pick up the pace now.

16

Shizuku

Yes, let's do our best together!

Sewing Lounge

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17

Mafuyu

(That's one finished.)

18

Mafuyu

(If I can keep this up, I should have everything ready by Valentine's Day.)

19

Mafuyu

(Next, I think I'll work on Miku's handkerchief...)

20

Haruka

Uh oh... I forgot how to do this part...
Sorry, Shizuku, but would you mind showing me again?

21

Shizuku

Let's see... So that's where you are? I see. So now, you need to use a different stitch...

22

Mizuki

I think I'll go with a finer gradation here.
Yeah, that should make it look a lot better!

23

Mafuyu

(They're all working so hard...)

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24

Mafuyu

Who we're giving gifts to?

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25

Mizuki

Yeah, I was wondering where our gifts were going.

26

Haruka

Mine are going to the other members of my group and our manager. Them, and some senior idols who have been helping us.

27

Shizuku

Yes, this is a golden opportunity for us to show our appreciation for them.

28

Shizuku

We're able to lead fulfilling lives as idols because of their help and support.

29

Mafuyu

I see. I can tell that they mean quite a lot to the both of you.

30

Haruka

What about you, Mizuki?

31

Mizuki

The others in my group...
And a few other friends who mean a lot to me.

32

Mizuki

They've been a huge source of support, and I really can't thank them enough for that.

33

Mafuyu

Yes... I'm sure they're going to love your gifts.

34

Mafuyu

(Showing appreciation for those who mean the most to you...)

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35

Mafuyu

Embroidery, huh... Yes, a gift does tend to feel more special when you know it's handmade.

36

Shizuku

Right? This is just how I feel, but I believe quite a lot of emotion goes into every stitch.

37

Mafuyu

A lot of emotion...?

38

Shizuku

Yes. The process of choosing the right design for the person you have in mind, and carefully stitching it in, really allows you to channel in your emotions.

39

Shizuku

Which is why, for those truly special occasions, I almost always give people things that I embroidered myself.

40

Mafuyu

(Everyone's putting their feelings for the recipients into their gifts...)

41

Mafuyu

(So, for Miku's handkerchief...)

42

Mafuyu

(I should try thanking her through each stitch...)