Let's eat!

It's so warm out today.
Warm enough to actually go outside.

Yes, hanging some laundry or bedding outside today would make it feel so fluffy afterward.

Hehe. You're such a mom, Honami.

Oh... Haha... I couldn't help it.

I totally get what you mean, Hona!

It'd be great to hang some bedding out to dry and take a nap on it!

While it's drying? How does that work?

Haha.
Hehe.

(Oh, I should tell Ichika about Ms. Yoisaki before I forget.)

Ichika, about the person you asked Asahina to hand that CD to...

What?!
You've been doing housework for that person?!

Yes. I was surprised to find out as well.

And then...

What? You asked her to meet us...?!

Yes, I expected her to turn it down, but she ended up agreeing to it...

Thank you so much, Honami...!

That's great, Ichika.

Yeah♪ Especially since you said that you missed your chance to ask Asahina about this.

Exactly. Thank you, Honami.
I really don't know what else to say.

No, you don't have to thank me like that.

I feel a little bad about not telling you about Ms. Yoisaki even though I had known for a while now that she composes her own music...

Oh, that's right. You would know what since you've been to her house.

Yes, but only for work. I felt that divulging anything personal about her would've been unprofessional.

As a standard rule, yes, so I believe you were doing the right thing.

But... At the same time, she might've been able to help Ichika and Saki with their songwriting if I'd asked sooner.

(There was no way for me to help them, but Ms. Yoisaki may've been able to...)

Don't fret so much about that, Hona!
I have a feeling that not asking was the right answer, you know?

Huh...?

I mean, if someone else came in to save the day, I probably wouldn't have put as much effort into it.

Yeah. Knowing that we could ask someone for help might've had the opposite effect...

Exactly! It's our band and our song, so we should be the ones doing all the work♪

Saki, all of you...

Hehe. You should also make sure to wear an outfit that makes you stand out. You know, to make sure they know it's you♪

Okay...?

I mean, their little encounter at the CD shop's the only time they've seen each other, right? What if they don't really remember what you look like?

And if you ever get stuck during a conversation, you could just talk about your outfit.

I see... But I'm still not very good at talking to people I'm meeting for the first time. I'm really not sure if I'll be able to make use of your advice.

So, Honami...?

Yes?

Would you mind joining us, Honami?
I honestly don't have much confidence in keeping a conversation going with her.

Oh...

(Hehe. They both asked me the same thing.)

Of course. Ms. Yoisaki actually asked me the same thing, so I'll go.

You will?!

Yes. So you have nothing to worry about, Ichika. But I do suggest having some questions ready beforehand.

I will! Thank you so much, Honami!

You're welcome.