Saki
Ngh... Huh?
Saki
I didn't realize I fell asleep. Ugh, my neck hurts. I must
have slept in a weird position.
have slept in a weird position.
Saki
It's raining again. I'm fed up with rain.
Saki
I hope the weather's nice when my family comes to visit.
Saki
...
Saki
If it doesn't clear up, I won't see the stars tonight,
either.
either.
Saki
I wonder how everyone's doing. Are they having fun
with their classmates?
with their classmates?
Saki
I...miss them so much.
Saki
Ngh...
Saki
Wait a second... This isn't a hospital bed...
Saki
Oh, that's right. I'm not ill anymore.
Saki
I can see everyone again.
Tsukasa
Saki! Are you not ready yet?
Tsukasa
It's good to take care getting ready for the day, but if you
take too long, you'll be late!
take too long, you'll be late!
Saki
What? It's morning? Wh-What time is it?!
Saki
Oh no... I overslept!
Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy - Class 1-C
Saki
Huff... Huff...
I... I made it...
I... I made it...
Saki
That was close. If Tsukasa didn't wake me up, I'd definitely
be late for classes.
be late for classes.
Ichika
Morning, Saki. Glad you made it.
Ichika
You're not the type to oversleep in the mornings, so I was
surprised when you messaged me. Did you stay up late?
surprised when you messaged me. Did you stay up late?
Saki
No, but I guess I was so caught up in my dream I couldn't
wake up.
wake up.
Ichika
What sort of dream?
Saki
Well... It was, um...
Classmate
Guys, the teacher's coming.
Saki
Ah, thanks for the warning!
Saki
Come on, Ichi! We should return to our seats!
Ichika
Yeah, right.
Saki
(She'd feel bad if I told her I was dreaming about when I
was in the hospital.)
was in the hospital.)
Saki
(The hospital was too far for her to visit me often, and
she seemed to feel guilty because of that.)
she seemed to feel guilty because of that.)
Saki
(I don't want to cause my friends any more worries now that
I've gotten better.)
I've gotten better.)
Saki
(Let's make the most of this day!)
After school
Saki
Yay, time to close the textbooks and head off to practice!
Ichika
Yeah. You're really hyped today, Saki.
Saki
I guess so! I almost started the day on the wrong foot, but
it's all good now!
it's all good now!
Saki
Besides, today we have a date you-know-where!
Ichika
That's right. It's been a while since we last went. I'm
looking forward to it too.
looking forward to it too.
Honami
Hi Saki. Hi Ichika.
Saki
Honami! It's been a long day at school, huh? Lemme give you
a hug!
a hug!
Honami
Aaah! Careful, Saki. You almost made me fall over!
Shiho
Don't cause a scene in the corridor.
Saki
Shiho! Don't you worry, I've got a hug for you too!
Ugh!
Ugh!
Shiho
I asked you to cut it out. We've got important plans today,
so let's find somewhere out of public sight.
so let's find somewhere out of public sight.
Honami
Shiho, maybe you shouldn't be pinching Saki's cheeks. Her
face is looking hilarious though... Hehe.
face is looking hilarious though... Hehe.
Ichika
Haha! Saki, you should see yourself!
Saki
I pwomise I won't twy to hug you anymowe, fo let go of my
sheeks!
sheeks!
Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy - Courtyard
Ichika
Looks like no one's around. Are you all ready?
Saki
Yeah!
Ichika
Okay... Here we go!
School SEKAI
Miku
Welcome back!
Luka
Hehe. We've been waiting for you.
Saki
Miku! Luka! Thanks for having us!
Miku
Always happy to. I see you're full of pep as always, Saki.
Ichika
And yet, this morning she almost turned up late for
classes. I was surprised.
classes. I was surprised.
Shiho
What, really? That's unusual for Saki.
Honami
You're always at school so early. What happened this time?
Saki
Heehee... I fell asleep again right after waking up.
Shiho
Okay, that checks out.
Saki
Enough about that. I can't wait to show the fruits of our
hard work to Miku and Luka!
hard work to Miku and Luka!
Ichika
Okay, let's get ready to play.
Honami & Shiho
Yeah!
Saki
(That dream made me break a cold sweat, but I'm fine now.)
Saki
(I'm no longer all alone. I'm with my friends.)
Saki
(I have to make up for the lost time!)
Next Chapter: Together With Everyone