Let's see...
I've got my pencil case and folders...

That should be everything.

Ichika!
You're going to be late for the opening ceremony if you keep dallying.

Oh...
Don't worry! I'll be out the door soon!

(Starting today, I'm a second-year...)

(But I don't really feel like one.)

<Good morning, Ichika.>

Huh?

Miku!
What are you doing here at this time of day?

<I wanted to see how you were doing. You're a second-year starting today, right?>

<I became a little curious.
I was hoping to see what your new class and opening ceremony are going to be like.>

What they're like...?

I mean... Neither is going to feel all that special. I'm not sure if there'll be anything worth seeing...

<Really? I consider it a big day since it marks the beginning of so many new things.>

New things...
Yeah, I guess you're right.

Ichika!
I'm serious! You're going to be late!

Oh, that's my cue to head out...!

I'll keep my phone in my pocket.
You should be fine as long as you stay hidden while you watch like usual.

Anyway, let's get going.

<Okay!>

<Wow.
There's a ton of people gathered over there.>

I'm guessing they've posted the new class rosters by the front entrance.

<I see. That explains the buzz in the air.>

Hey, Ichi!!!

Morning, Saki.

Morning, Ichi!
Hey, about the new class rosters...

<Good morning, Saki.
You're as peppy as ever this morning.>

What?! Miku?!
What are you doing here...?

<I wanted to see what you girls are like now that you're second-years, as well as the opening ceremony.>

<While staying hidden from view, of course.>

Really?!
That means you also get to share in this fun and exciting moment!

<Fun and exciting?>

Yeah!

We're gonna take a look at the new rosters now!

It's so fun and exciting because we get to find out who we're going to be with this upcoming year!

<I see. Now I understand.>

Wait, Saki, you haven't seen them yet...?

Nope!
I wanted to see them as a group!

...which is how we ended up waiting here for what felt like forever.

Miku, good morning.
I didn't realize you'd be joining us.

<Shiho! Honami!>

Were you all waiting for me to get here? Sorry about that.

No, that's okay.

I was also hoping that we'd get to look at them together. It is always more fun that way.

Yeah! That was my point exactly!

I didn't have a problem with looking at them alone, but Saki insisted.

What?!
Shiho, that's so cold!

Okay, relax.
We're all here now, so let's go take a look before the bell rings.

Hehe. Yes, let's.

<So many people...>

I think we're close enough to see them now. Let's see... We're...

Oh, there!
I'm in Class A.

I'm there too...!
That means...

Ichika!
We're in the same class!

*Gasp*
Yeah!

Huh?! You are?!
What about me...?

Nooo! I'm not in Class A!

Saki, look over there.
You're in Class B.

What?
Hey, you're right...!

But I'm not with Ichi and Hona...

No, you're not with them. Instead...

Wait!
Shiho, Saki, you're in the same class!

What?!

Exactly.
Check it out.

You're right!!!!
Thank goodness, Shiho!!!!

Whoa!
Okay, try to calm down...

Hehe. I'm so glad for you, Saki.

Everyone!
If you've already found your names, please start making your way towards your classes to prevent unnecessary crowding!

Oh, okay!

Then, shall we?

<Hehe...>

Is something the matter, Miku?

<I was just feeling glad that I came over.>

What...?

<You said it wouldn't feel all that special, Ichika, but I'm having a lot of fun.>

<I got to see that look of anticipation on your faces, the joy you felt when you found out you'd be in the same classes, all sorts of things.>

<Seeing you girls... It feels like...>

<Like something new is really about to start today.>

Something new...

Right...

<Ichika?>

I had it in my mind that we'd just be shuffling classes and going to a new classroom...

But “just” might not be appropriate.

Today's a day that marks the beginning of a lot of new things.

So...

I'm going to start treating this day like it's special and really try to cherish it.

<Okay.>

<Try to have as much fun as you can today, Ichika!>

I will!

Ichi!
We're gonna be late!

Oh...!
Sorry, be right there!

Anyway, Miku, I hope you'll take a good look at what happens at our school and see how we all do today.