Part 1
School SEKAI
Shiho
(Okay, I got here earlier than usual today, so I think I'll practice a bit on my own...)
Shiho
Hm...?
There's something on top of that desk... Someone's fortune?
There's something on top of that desk... Someone's fortune?
Shiho
A “great blessing” too.
But it looks handwritten...
But it looks handwritten...
Rin
You saw it!
MEIKO
You saw it, didn't you?!
Shiho
Huh?!
Shiho
Uh, Rin, MEIKO?
What's going on here? What did I see...?
What's going on here? What did I see...?
Shiho
Hold on. You mean this?
MEIKO
Correct!
Of all the people who could've found it, you ended up being the one.
Of all the people who could've found it, you ended up being the one.
Rin
*Sigh*
I knew it was a bad idea to leave it here... Even if we did just leave to deal with our pens running dry.
I knew it was a bad idea to leave it here... Even if we did just leave to deal with our pens running dry.
Shiho
Hang on... Are you two saying that you're making your fortunes?
MEIKO
Yes, that's right.
Rin came up with the idea of making a type of Omikuji that only gives out “great blessings” just for Honami.
Rin came up with the idea of making a type of Omikuji that only gives out “great blessings” just for Honami.
Rin
Yeah!
She didn't get one at the shrine this year, right?
She didn't get one at the shrine this year, right?
Rin
That's why I want her to start off the new year with a great, big smile by drawing a “great blessing”.
MEIKO
Isn't it a wonderful idea?
And so, I decided to help out.
And so, I decided to help out.
Shiho
I see... Now it makes sense.
Rin
Also, now that you know our plan, you're one of us...♪
Shiho
Wait, what...?!
MEIKO
Heh heh heh.
There's no escape, Shiho♪
There's no escape, Shiho♪
Shiho
Y-You too, MEIKO?!
A few hours later
Ichika
Phew... That went pretty well.
I feel like that's enough for today in terms of a full group practice.
I feel like that's enough for today in terms of a full group practice.
Saki
Yeah!
Whew... We practiced a ton today...
Whew... We practiced a ton today...
Shiho
You have work after this, right, Honami...?
Honami
Yes, I do.
I was actually just about to head out.
I was actually just about to head out.
Ichika
I'll probably stick around a while longer to practice some stuff on my own. There's a part that still needs more work.
Saki
Oh, I'll stay too!
There are some parts that I wanna practice with you, Ichi.
There are some parts that I wanna practice with you, Ichi.
Shiho
If that's the case...
I'll stick around for a bit too.
I'll stick around for a bit too.
Honami
Sorry, everyone. I wish I could stay to practice, but I really do need to go. Maybe next time...
Honami
Anyway, I'll see you tomorrow!
Saki
Bye!
Stay safe!
Stay safe!
Ichika
Shall we get started right away?
Shiho
Before that... Can I have a minute with you guys?
Saki
Hm? Sure, Shiho. What's up?
Shiho
I kinda want your help making “great blessings” for Honami...
Ichika & Saki
“Great blessings”...?
Saki
Oh, so Rin and MEIKO are making it for her! That's so thoughtful of them!
Ichika
An Omikuji with only “great blessings”...
Hehe. Honami's going to love that.
Hehe. Honami's going to love that.
Ichika
What do you need help with exactly?
Shiho
The idea is to write all these “great blessing” fortunes, but we're still not sure what to write for each section.
Saki
Each section?
Shiho
Regarding education, others who you're awaiting and stuff, you know...?
Shiho
I was hoping that you could help us come up with things that Honami would like.
Saki
Yeah, totally!
Let's come up with a whole bunch of them!
Let's come up with a whole bunch of them!
Ichika
I'm in too.
By the way, have you written something, Shiho?
By the way, have you written something, Shiho?
Shiho
Y-Yes... Uh...
Saki
Oh, can we see?!
Hmm...
Hmm...
Saki
“Education: You'll be fine. (If anything, I'd like you to tutor me in math.)
Music: You're developing your very own sound while staying in perfect rhythm. Keep it up.”
Music: You're developing your very own sound while staying in perfect rhythm. Keep it up.”
Ichika
Haha. Only you would write this, Shiho.
Saki
But this would totally send any of us over the moon, you know?! I'm gonna write one too♪
Saki
What should I say?
“Ambition: I want some of your apple pies, Hona!” How's that?
“Ambition: I want some of your apple pies, Hona!” How's that?
Ichika
Isn't that what you want?
Shiho
Hm...?
Saki
Oh no! I-Is that Hona?!
Ichika
Wh-What do we do?! She'll find out...!