Part 1

Kanade's Room

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1

Kanade

Hmm... My stomach won't stop grumbling. I was so close to figuring out what I want to do for our next song too...

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Kanade

Oh, I almost forgot... Ms. Mochizuki made me some extra food that I just need to heat up.

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Kanade

I can keep working while I eat that.

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Kanade

...

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Kanade

(She cooks, cleans, brews tea and brings flowers for me... It almost feels like I'm being waited on hand and foot...)

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Kanade

(She's even been saying that it's all a part of her job, and she's technically right...)

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Kanade

But I want to show her my appreciation somehow.

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Kanade

Oh, I know.

A few days later

Yoisaki Household - Kitchen

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Honami

Hello, Ms. Yoisaki!
Your housekeeper's here!

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Kanade

Hello, Ms. Mochizuki.
Thank you for coming again today.

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Honami

It's my pleasure! I'll start by cleaning as usual. Is there anything you'd like to eat today?

12

Kanade

Now that you mention it... That stew you made the other day was really good, so I'd like to have that again.

13

Honami

I'm glad you liked it so much!
That means I'll have to find a way to make it taste even better this time!

14

Kanade

Thank you. Oh, I also have another request...

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Honami

Yes, how can I help you?

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Kanade

Um... If you don't mind, could you brew the tea a little later than usual?

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Kanade

(Oh, that must be the stew. It smells so nice...)

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Kanade

(As excited as I am about her stew, I'm worried about what comes after that...)

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Kanade

(I should probably review what I need to do...)

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Honami's Voice

Ms. Yoisaki, your food's ready.

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Kanade

O-Oh, okay. I'll be right there.

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Kanade

That was delicious...

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Honami

You're very welcome. Again, I'm glad you like it so much.

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Honami

You genuinely seem to enjoy having it each time, which makes me really happy.

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Kanade

W-Was I smiling too much or something...?

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Honami

No, it's not quite that.

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Honami

I've been getting a little better at understanding how you feel based on your body language.

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Kanade

I see.
I didn't realize I was such an open book.

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Honami

Hehe. Also, you mentioned that you wanted to put off tea until a little later...

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Kanade

Oh, about that...
I'd like to brew it myself today.

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Honami

What? Are you sure, Ms. Yoisaki?

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Kanade

Yes, I want to give back to you somehow since you're always here to make me this delicious food.

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Kanade

But this is about the only thing I could come up with regards to what I can actually do for you...

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Kanade

So please, let me brew some tea for you today.

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Honami

Ms. Yoisaki...

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Honami

Understood. In that case, I'd love some.

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Kanade

Okay, I'll get everything ready now.

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Kanade

First... Get the kettle boiling...
While that goes, get the tea leaves and pot ready...

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Kanade

Oh, I only have the tea you brought me, Ms. Mochizuki, but what kind of tea would you like...?

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Honami

I'd like some... Earl Grey.

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Kanade

Okay.

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Kanade

Next... Oh, right, I need to warm up the cups, but I'm still waiting for the kettle to boil... I know. I can just add some extra water right now and...

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Honami

...

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Honami

(Should I tell her that it's okay to use the water from the kettle before it boils...?)

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Kanade

Now, the tea leaves... One scoop... Two... Three...

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Honami

(Oh no...!)

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Honami

(H-Her scoops are too big...!
B-But this is Earl Grey... It should taste just right by adding in some milk...)

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Kanade

Oh, the kettle's boiling.
I need to warm up the cups...

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Kanade

Hot...!

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Honami

A-Are you okay?!

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Kanade

Yes, I was caught a little off guard when some boiled over.

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Kanade

All that's left is to pour it into the pot and wait for it to steep.

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Kanade

Now to serve them with the cups and...

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Kanade

Huh...? This looks darker compared to when you make this, Ms. Mochizuki...

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Honami

(J-Just as I feared...)

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Kanade

Wait... I can balance that out with a little more water...

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Honami

M-Ms. Yoisaki!
Why don't we have some milk tea this time?

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Kanade

Huh?

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Honami

Earl Grey and milk go very well together, so I recommend using that instead of hot water.

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Kanade

I see.
Thank you. I'll do just that.

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Kanade

Phew... Here you are, Ms. Mochizuki.

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Honami

Oh, that smells nice.
Without further ado...

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Kanade

Yes, let's have a taste.

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Kanade

Oh... It's been a while since I last had milk tea, but it's sweet in a very gentle way.

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Honami

Hehe. There's nothing wrong with adding sugar, but it's much more subtle when prepared this way.

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Kanade

Still, you're much better at this than I am. Your tea always tastes and smells so much nicer, Ms. Mochizuki.

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Honami

I really appreciate your kind words, but this is actually very good.

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Honami

After all, Ms. Yoisaki, this is your way of thanking me, no?

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Honami

I can taste your kindness and warmth with each drop.

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Kanade

You can? Thank goodness...

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Honami

Yes, so thank you very much for this wonderful gift.

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Kanade

You're welcome.

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Kanade

And again, Ms. Mochizuki...

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Kanade

Thank you for always making such incredible food for me. I'm really looking forward to having more.

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Honami

Yes, of course! I'll be looking forward to that as well.