The next day
Shopping Mall
1
Ichika
Let's see... Oh, this looks like the tea shop we saw online.
2
Kanade
They have so many different types...
We should be able to find exactly what everyone needs.
3
Ichika
Yes, this is actually really exciting!
4
Ichika
Still... I couldn't believe it when it turned out that we'd come up with the same idea.
5
Kanade
Me neither. Wanting to help everyone relax after working so hard is one thing, but the odds of us both deciding to buy them tea seem astronomical.
6
Ichika
Why did you decide to get tea, Kanade?
7
Kanade
The tea Ms. Mochizuki always buys really helps calm my nerves whenever I drink it.
8
Kanade
So, I thought that tea could help do the same for everyone.
9
Ichika
Yes, I see...
10
Ichika
Then, let's do our best to find some tea that everyone is going to love!
11
???
Huh?
12
Minori
Kanade! Ichika!
13
Airi
Oh, hey!
What a pleasant surprise!
14
Kanade
Huh...? Hanasato? Momoi?
15
Ichika
Wait a second...
Are you two here to shop for that segment?
16
Airi
That's right. Are you two here because you decided on what gifts to get?
17
Kanade
Yes, we both gave it a lot of thought and...
18
Kanade
...and so, we decided to buy everyone tea.
19
Minori
Really...?!
Yeah, that does sound nice and relaxing!
20
Airi
Interesting...
21
Minori
Is something the matter, Airi?
22
Airi
You two made a great choice! But...
23
Airi
If you're gonna get them tea, then why not take it one step further by actually serving it to them?
24
Ichika
Serving them tea...?
25
Airi
Yeah! We'll call it Operation: White Day Tea Party!
26
Minori
O-Operation: White Day Tea Party...?!
27
Minori
Wait, what do you mean?
28
Airi
You want to give everyone a chance to relax, right, Yoisaki?
29
Airi
So, instead of just giving them the tea...
Why not throw them a tea party where they can have both a fun and relaxing time?
30
Kanade
Oh...
31
Minori
I agree! It'd be so much fun to have a tea party together when it's nice out!
32
Ichika
Yeah, that does sound fun...
33
Ichika
And they'd probably really enjoy it...
Especially Honami.
34
Kanade
I agree...
Mizuki and the others as well.
35
Kanade
(Actually, what about Mafuyu...?)
36
Airi
What do you say?
We'd be more than happy to help you two with this.
37
Minori
Yeah, I'll help as much as you need!
38
Kanade
Oh... B-But... I'm not sure how I'll do...
39
Ichika
...
40
Ichika
Let's give it a try, Kanade.
41
Kanade
What...?
42
Ichika
I'm also a little worried...
43
Ichika
But I want to give it a try.
Because I can't think of anything that would make me happier than seeing them all smile at this tea party.
44
Kanade
Oh...
45
Ichika
You want them to feel relaxed, and I want them to see them smile...
46
Ichika
And I think this tea party will allow us to accomplish both.
47
Kanade
Yes, you're right...
48
Kanade
I really like this idea.
49
Airi
Then, let's do it!
50
Airi
We have a lot to prepare...
But let's start by picking a nice location!
51
Ichika
Where can we have a tea party with everyone...?
52
Airi
There are going to be a lot of people, we'd need so somewhere with enough space for all of us.
53
Ichika
Someone's home might be too small...
So, I guess we'd need to rent a big room or hold it outside...?
54
Kanade
Outside...?
55
Kanade
Oh, then... How about that place?
A few days later
Yoisaki Household - Kitchen
56
Mafuyu
I'm back.
57
Kanade
Okay, napkins, garbage bags, plates... I think that's everything we need.
58
Mafuyu
What are you doing?
59
Kanade
Oh, Mafuyu, welcome back.
60
Kanade
I'm getting everything ready for White Day.
We're throwing a tea party.
61
Kanade
Our plan is to give everyone a chance to relax since they're always working so hard.
62
Mafuyu
I see.
63
Kanade
*Nod*
So, Mafuyu, would you like to join us...?
64
Mafuyu
Me?
65
Mafuyu
I...think I'm okay. I don't know if it counts as feeling relaxed, but I feel at ease here.
66
Kanade
Okay, I understand.
67
Kanade
But I actually got some tea just for you, Mafuyu. So, if you decide to change your mind, it'd be nice to see you there.
68
Mafuyu
...
69
Kanade
Oh, but you don't have to force yourself to go. We can always have your tea here.
70
Mafuyu
Where are you having this tea party?
71
Kanade
Umm... Nonogi Park.
72
Mafuyu
...
73
Mafuyu
I'll think about it.
74
Kanade
Okay, thank you.