Part 1
Shizuku's Room
Shizuku
There, finished...
The first of many monogrammed handkerchiefs.
The first of many monogrammed handkerchiefs.
Shizuku
(Hehe. Embroidering's so much fun.)
Shizuku
(And this really means something since we're giving these to the staff for helping us with our event.)
Haruka
Presents for the staff?
Shizuku
Yes, because they're not just staff. They're also our fans, right?
Shizuku
A part of them may still want to enjoy the event as members of the audience.
Shizuku
But they raised their hands to help us instead, so I want to give back to them somehow.
Airi
Yeah, that's a great idea!
Do you already know what you want to give them?
Do you already know what you want to give them?
Shizuku
Yes, handkerchiefs.
I was thinking about monogramming them with their initials along with a little clover.
I was thinking about monogramming them with their initials along with a little clover.
Minori
E-Embroidered personally by you, Shizuku?! Oh, they're absolutely gonna love that!
Airi
There aren't that many of them, but are you sure you're gonna have enough time...?
Shizuku
I will. I should be able to work on them at school during breaks.
Airi
Alright, you seem set.
We should do something too while we're at it!
We should do something too while we're at it!
Haruka
Yeah, I was about to suggest the same thing.
Minori
Oh, me too!
Hehe. What should we get them?
Hehe. What should we get them?
Shizuku
(Hehe. I have a feeling that Airi and the others are coming up with ideas for presents right now.)
Shizuku
Oh, that reminds me... I was planning to ask about our food situation alongside my present idea.
Shizuku
I'll make sure to ask them tomorrow so we can discuss what to do.
Shizuku
Everyone's going to be incredibly busy, and hungry too, so it might be nice to bring something we can eat on the go...
Shizuku
Come to think of it, all the Cheerful * Days events were fully catered...
Shizuku
But eating food that's been ordered out or prepared elsewhere won't carry the same meaning...
Shizuku
I know we can't make that much for them, but I'd like it if we could make something that can also be an expression of our gratitude...
Shizuku
Hmm... Something simple that symbolizes our appreciation for them...
Shizuku
Oh, that's it...!
The next day
Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy - Rooftop
Shizuku
Good morning, everyone...!
Haruka
Huh? Oh, Shizuku, good morning.
Airi
You seem awfully happy today.
What's going on?
What's going on?
Shizuku
Well, I had this wonderful idea yesterday...
Shizuku
And I'd like to talk to all of you about rice balls!
Minori
R-Rice balls...?
Shizuku
Yes! O-Oh no...!
Shizuku
I-I'm so sorry!
I didn't mean to start with that part...!
I didn't mean to start with that part...!
Haruka
Ah, as a little gift...
Airi
So you want to make some rice balls for them as a little pick-me-up for when they get hungry?
Minori
That's an amazing idea!
Minori
I mean... G-Getting a rice ball from Haruka that she made herself...! I wouldn't know what to do with myself...!
Haruka
Thank you for everything, Minori.
Here's a rice ball made personally by me.
Here's a rice ball made personally by me.
Haruka
I thought only about you while making this in the hopes that you'd eat it.
Haruka
It even has salmon in it since I heard it's your favorite. Won't you try some?
Haruka
Here, open wide.
Minori
W-W-Wait...!
Minori
Whew...
Haruka
Minori?!
Airi
Her delusion might've short-circuited her.
Shizuku
Hehe. She's this happy about it, so it might just be worth a try, no?
Airi
Yeah, it's not like we need a stove or anything, so the four of us should be able to make more than enough for the whole staff.
Haruka
It'll be a nice motivational boost for them too, and help them get ready for the show.
Minori
Such a big boost that some might even collapse from sheer happiness...
Minori
Oh, what ingredients should we use?
Haruka
We have quite a few options to choose from... Salmon, bonito and plums come to mind.
Shizuku
Yes, those all sound delicious♪
Airi
Delicious? But we're not the ones...