Part 1
One week before Valentine's Day
Miyamasuzaka
Mafuyu
Just one week left until Valentine's Day.
We're in the final stretch.
We're in the final stretch.
Mafuyu
Come to think of it, Mizuki's apparently going over to the sewing lounge again today.
Shizuku
Oh, that means we'll get to work as a group again.
Shizuku
How are your gifts coming along?
Haruka
I'm just about done with the embroidery on mine.
I just have to shape them into pouches now.
I just have to shape them into pouches now.
Mafuyu
You work fast, Kiritani.
I still have quite a lot left to do.
I still have quite a lot left to do.
Shizuku
You also have to make your home ec project, after all.
Mafuyu
Yes, but I'm already finished with that.
Mafuyu
And I have you to thank, Hinomori.
I really appreciate the help you've given me.
I really appreciate the help you've given me.
Shizuku
No, don't thank me...
You were the one who put in the work, Asahina.
You were the one who put in the work, Asahina.
Haruka
Does that mean you can focus on your gifts for Valentine's Day now?
Mafuyu
Yes, it does.
But only when I take breaks from studying.
But only when I take breaks from studying.
Shizuku
You've been working in the library, yes?
Mafuyu
Yes, because it's so quiet. Embroidering has been a nice way for me to take my mind off of things.
Mafuyu
But I'm running out of time, so I'll need to pick up the pace now.
Shizuku
Yes, let's do our best together!
Sewing Lounge
Mafuyu
(That's one finished.)
Mafuyu
(If I can keep this up, I should have everything ready by Valentine's Day.)
Mafuyu
(Next, I think I'll work on Miku's handkerchief...)
Haruka
Uh oh... I forgot how to do this part...
Sorry, Shizuku, but would you mind showing me again?
Sorry, Shizuku, but would you mind showing me again?
Shizuku
Let's see... So that's where you are? I see. So now, you need to use a different stitch...
Mizuki
I think I'll go with a finer gradation here.
Yeah, that should make it look a lot better!
Yeah, that should make it look a lot better!
Mafuyu
(They're all working so hard...)
Mafuyu
Who we're giving gifts to?
Mizuki
Yeah, I was wondering where our gifts were going.
Haruka
Mine are going to the other members of my group and our manager. Them, and some senior idols who have been helping us.
Shizuku
Yes, this is a golden opportunity for us to show our appreciation for them.
Shizuku
We're able to lead fulfilling lives as idols because of their help and support.
Mafuyu
I see. I can tell that they mean quite a lot to the both of you.
Haruka
What about you, Mizuki?
Mizuki
The others in my group...
And a few other friends who mean a lot to me.
And a few other friends who mean a lot to me.
Mizuki
They've been a huge source of support, and I really can't thank them enough for that.
Mafuyu
Yes... I'm sure they're going to love your gifts.
Mafuyu
(Showing appreciation for those who mean the most to you...)
Mafuyu
Embroidery, huh... Yes, a gift does tend to feel more special when you know it's handmade.
Shizuku
Right? This is just how I feel, but I believe quite a lot of emotion goes into every stitch.
Mafuyu
A lot of emotion...?
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.
Shizuku
Which is why, for those truly special occasions, I almost always give people things that I embroidered myself.
Mafuyu
(Everyone's putting their feelings for the recipients into their gifts...)
Mafuyu
(So, for Miku's handkerchief...)
Mafuyu
(I should try thanking her through each stitch...)