A few days later
Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy - Vacant Classroom
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Mafuyu
Yes, I was also surprised when the teacher told me the news. It seems that ten people have signed up just today.
Honami
Hehe. They apparently all decided to sign up after seeing the posters and flyers you made, Emu.
Mafuyu
You did a particularly good job with that poster. The way you had “Pulling Weeds!” and “Test of Courage!” written next to each other made it very easy to understand what this event involves.
Honami
It sparked interest among my classmates. They were all chatting about what it could mean to pull weeds while doing a test of courage.
Mafuyu
Still, I really wasn't expecting to hold a test of courage after the weed-pulling...
Emu
When I heard how spooky people thought the shrine and mountain were, our park's haunted house came to mind.
Mafuyu
Yes, some people don't like being scared, but others really enjoy those kinds of things.
Honami
I'm one of those who don't really enjoy being scared, so I'm not sure how I'll be able to help...
Emu
Don't worry!
We're gonna make it a happy smiley test of courage that even those who don't really like horror and stuff can enjoy!
We're gonna make it a happy smiley test of courage that even those who don't really like horror and stuff can enjoy!
Honami
Hehe. I can't say that I have a clear picture of what we're going to do yet, but I'm sure it'll be fun with you in charge, Emu.
Mafuyu
Alright, regarding the program of events for our test of courage, does sticking with what we discussed previously sound good?
Emu
Yes! We'll all meet up at the shrine after pulling weeds and take groups off up the mountain one at a time!
Emu
Hmm... It isn't always easy for a random pair to strike up a conversation, so how about three per group?
Mafuyu
That sounds good.
They'll be walking along a mountain path in the dark, so more people may be better in this case.
They'll be walking along a mountain path in the dark, so more people may be better in this case.
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Honami
But that will depend on the distance between the shrine and the end of the trail, as well as how we decide to frighten them.
Mafuyu
Right. Why don't we leave measuring out the length of the trail for a later date, and today we can focus on how we're going to scare them?
Emu
I wanna dress up like a monster plushie that jumps out at everyone, but isn't too scary!
Mafuyu
In that case, let's come up with some designs for your monster costume today. Then, on the weekend...
Holiday
Miyamasuzaka
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Mafuyu
We did.
Unfortunately, I don't think we'll be able to make all of them with just three of us, so we'll need to narrow them down.
Unfortunately, I don't think we'll be able to make all of them with just three of us, so we'll need to narrow them down.
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Mizuki
Heh heh. Shizuku and I just spent some time hanging out together at the sewing lounge!
Honami
We're recruiting volunteers to pull weeds with us, but had to come up with a way to make things more fun for everyone...
Mafuyu
We'll be working with some of the locals in the area, so we decided to make as cute a monster as possible to ensure that people who don't like being scared can also have fun.
Mizuki
Hey, can I join in?
I can probably give you three a hand with your costume since I'm pretty good at making those kinds of things!
I can probably give you three a hand with your costume since I'm pretty good at making those kinds of things!
Mizuki
I can make one that's all pink and frilly!
Or a monster with cat ears! The possibilities are endless!
Or a monster with cat ears! The possibilities are endless!
Mizuki
Yeah! Also, I can probably pull weeds and do your test of courage as long as I find someone to cover for me at work.
Mafuyu
That should be fine since we're already recruiting local residents. Still, are you sure...?
Mizuki
Yeah, of course!
After going to the sewing lounge, I really feel like making some more stuff! Plus, this sounds like a really fun opportunity♪
After going to the sewing lounge, I really feel like making some more stuff! Plus, this sounds like a really fun opportunity♪
Shizuku
We're in a bit of a lull period at the moment, so I should be able to at least help with your monster costume.
Shizuku
But I happen to have something that you may be able to use during your test of courage♪
Mizuki
So, let's go grab what we need!
I know a great handicrafts shop that sells cute fabrics and stuff!
I know a great handicrafts shop that sells cute fabrics and stuff!
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