January 2 - New Year's Sales
Shopping Mall
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Mizuki
Whoa, these sales are as packed as ever...
We'll need to do our best not to get separated.
We'll need to do our best not to get separated.
Mizuki's Sister
Right. So, where do you want to go first? You said there are lucky bags you've been eyeing, right, Mizuki?
Mizuki
Yeah, the ones from the shop I've been visiting a lot lately! Everything they have is really cute because they're super picky about which buttons, lace patterns and stuff they use.
Mizuki
Oh, but we should also see all the places you wanna check out today, Sis! It's been so long since you were last here.
Mizuki's Sister
Thanks!
Hehe. I've been so excited about our little excursion that I went ahead and did some research beforehand♪
Hehe. I've been so excited about our little excursion that I went ahead and did some research beforehand♪
Mizuki's Sister
So, we can get lucky bags at that shop you were just talking about and then head over to the ones I'd like to see.
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Saki
Between these spinning tops, Karuta and Daruma Otoshi, we should have more than enough fun things to do during New Year's!
MEIKO
<Yes, Rin and the others are going to be so thrilled! Thank you both again for taking me shopping!>
MEIKO
<I'm relieved since writing down our resolutions was about the only New Year's-related activity we've been able to do with the things we have in SEKAI.>
Shiho
No, this is the least we can do considering how much you guys have helped us in the past.
Saki
But I still can't believe how seriously you guys were practicing doing calligraphy for your resolutions when we visited right at the end of the year!
A few days earlier
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MEIKO
Flicking the brush just right is so difficult.
You can't do it too hard, but not too softly either...
You can't do it too hard, but not too softly either...
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Luka
New Year's is coming up, yes?
We thought that we should practice writing our resolutions.
We thought that we should practice writing our resolutions.
MEIKO
Would you mind showing us how to flick our brushes just right? We can't seem to figure out quite how to do it.
Shiho
So, you guys are working on right-side flicks...? In that case, you just have to stop the brush at the base of your stroke and...
Shiho
Gently push your brush outward while slowly lifting it in the air. Follow through completely and the ink shouldn't break or blotch.
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Len
Don't act so selfish.
Shiho and the others have to practice. We can just ask MEIKO to teach us.
Shiho and the others have to practice. We can just ask MEIKO to teach us.
MEIKO
<Thank you for being our calligraphy teacher, Shiho. I think everyone's happy with their improvements, and it's all because you were willing to stop by so many times to give us lessons.>
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Saki
Remember how Ichi and Hona couldn't come today because they were both busy with stuff at home?
Saki
He's been working super duper hard lately, so I'm gonna give him my support by buying him a present!
Saki
Yeah, he basically spends all of his free time at home practicing. He's even started reading all these books he normally wouldn't so he can learn more about acting.
Shiho
(Yeah, she has been really busy lately...
She also has to keep working during New Year's because of that livestream.)
She also has to keep working during New Year's because of that livestream.)
Shiho
She's always showing her support for us, so I guess I should return the favor for a change.
MEIKO
<Then, as thanks for helping me find these New Year's toys, I'd like to help you two with your presents!>
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Mizuki
Oh, Sis, mind if I take a look inside this lucky bag? I really wanna see what I got!
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Mizuki's Sister
Oh wow...!
I think that pink shirt's going to look great on you, Mizuki! No, I absolutely guarantee it!
I think that pink shirt's going to look great on you, Mizuki! No, I absolutely guarantee it!
Mizuki
Wait, you think so...?
Because I do! The lace on the sleeves is really cute and fluffy! This one's definitely a keeper!
Because I do! The lace on the sleeves is really cute and fluffy! This one's definitely a keeper!
Mizuki's Sister
I was originally planning on having you join me on my shopping spree next, but I want to find some bottoms for this shirt now...!
Mizuki's Sister
Ever since you said that we'd be going to the New Year's sales together, I've been really excited about picking out clothes with you since it's been so long.
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Mizuki
(Also... I can't really explain why, but I feel so much more relaxed when I'm around her.)
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