Part 1
Street SEKAI
Crase Cafe
MEIKO
Okay, this should be more than enough cake flour and coffee beans...
MEIKO
I have everything I need, so I think I'll get started now.
Rin
Hiya!
Rin
Wait, huh...?
MEIKO, are you making something?
MEIKO, are you making something?
MEIKO
Oh, welcome.
I was just thinking about baking a coffee pound cake.
I was just thinking about baking a coffee pound cake.
Len
I don't remember seeing that on the dessert menu. Wait, are you gonna add this to it...?!
MEIKO
Hehe. Unfortunately, I won't be.
MEIKO
It's for Toya since he's been working so hard lately.
Len
Huh? For Toya?
MEIKO
Yes. He came by the other day wondering what he should do about his song and...
KAITO
What?! You're starting over from scratch?!
Toya
Yes... No matter how much I try, what I currently have just isn't shaping up to become anything good... So, I feel that starting over is a valid option.
Toya
I'm sorry, KAITO.
After all the help you've given me...
After all the help you've given me...
KAITO
No, don't worry about that!
I'll also keep researching what I can.
I'll also keep researching what I can.
Toya
Thank you...
I really appreciate it.
I really appreciate it.
MEIKO
Which is why I'd like to also show my support by doing something for him...
MEIKO
So, I've decided to bake him a little treat that isn't too sweet using his favorite coffee beans.
Rin
Hehe. That's so thoughtful of you!
Len
Oh, MEIKO, can we help you bake it?!
MEIKO
What?
Len
I wanna help Toya too!
Rin
Yeah!
I also wanna help!
I also wanna help!
MEIKO
Hehe. Thank you both very much...
Then, let's all bake it together.
Then, let's all bake it together.
Rin & Len
Woohoo!
MEIKO
Be mindful of the temperature of the eggs and butter because the cake won't rise properly if they're not mixed well.
Rin
Okay!
MEIKO
Next, we'll start mixing our finely ground coffee beans into the batter.
Len
Okay!
A little bit at a time and...
A little bit at a time and...
Rin
Oh, I wanna do that too!
MEIKO
Rin, don't mix it too much.
Doing so will cause the batter to sink and the cake will become dense.
Doing so will cause the batter to sink and the cake will become dense.
Rin
Got it!
Still, these coffee beans smell great...
Still, these coffee beans smell great...
MEIKO
Yes, they do. However, most of this aroma will be gone after it's finished baking. It'll just be a hint at the end...
Rin
Which means only we get to experience this great smell!
MEIKO
Hehe. Yes, you may be right...
MEIKO
Okay, it's nicely baked...
Rin
Yay!
MEIKO
Hehe. Very nice work, you two.
Why don't we have some tea to celebrate?
Why don't we have some tea to celebrate?
KAITO
Oh, something smells nice.
Len
Hey, KAITO! We just finished baking a coffee pound cake for Toya!
Rin
You know how Toya's been working super hard lately? We decided to show our support by making him something he'd really like!
KAITO
Oh, this is for him?
KAITO
I was hoping to maybe have a little taste, but I guess I can't now that I know who it's for...
KAITO
But it must be good if you two baked it with MEIKO! I'm sure Toya is going to enjoy it very much!
Rin
*Nod*
Thanks!
Thanks!
MEIKO
Hehe.
KAITO, here's your slice.
KAITO, here's your slice.
KAITO
What? My slice...?
MEIKO
Yes.
You've been helping Toya quite a lot lately, no?
You've been helping Toya quite a lot lately, no?
MEIKO
I mean, just the other day...
MEIKO
(Is that KAITO? What's he doing here...?)
KAITO
Oh, this song has a bit of edge to it.
Toya could use this as a reference.
Toya could use this as a reference.
KAITO
It's not quite the same sort of energy he's trying to produce, but it's another idea to keep in mind...
MEIKO
You listened to all sorts of songs in hopes that you could give some good advice to Toya, right?
KAITO
H-How long were you watching me...?!
MEIKO
Hehe. That's a secret.
MEIKO
Anyway, this is a little reward for all your efforts. I'm glad you've been there for him.
KAITO
MEIKO... Thank you very much!
KAITO
But you're the one who's always there for us and the others!
KAITO
I think they like visiting SEKAI as often as they do because they know you're going to be here at the cafe.
Len
Yeah, he's got a point!
Rin
The way you say, “Welcome,” whenever we walk in always feels so reassuring for some reason!
KAITO
Exactly! So...
Thank you for everything!
Thank you for everything!
MEIKO
Hehe. You're all very welcome.
MEIKO
Anyway, let's get that tea ready.
I'll pour some for you as well, KAITO, so just give me one minute.
I'll pour some for you as well, KAITO, so just give me one minute.
KAITO
Okay!