Shiho's Room

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Shiho

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(Okay, that felt pretty good just now.)

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Shiho

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(My fingers are moving well, and I'm maintaining a steady rhythm.)
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Shiho

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Ever since Jam Fest ended, I've been in good form.

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Shiho

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(That was really fun...)
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Shiho

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(More people than we were expecting ended up listening to our song.)
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Shiho

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(I was thinking about calling it a day, but I wanna keep practicing for a bit longer.)
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Shiho

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I just finished the second verse, so...
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Shizuku's Voice

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Shii, can I come in?
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Shiho

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Oh... Yeah, sure.

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Shizuku

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The bath is ready, so I came to see if you wanted to go first.
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Shiho

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Oh, it's already that late?
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Shiho

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Sorry, I want to keep practicing, so I'll take mine later.
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Shizuku

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Oh, are you sure?
Then, I think I'll take mine now.
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Shiho

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*Nod*
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Shizuku

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Um, Shii...?
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Shizuku

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You've been practicing late into the night for quite a while now. Please don't push yourself too hard, okay?
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Shiho

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Huh? Yeah, I'll be careful.
Thanks, Shizuku.

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A few days later
Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy

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Shiho

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Yawn...
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Shiho

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(I think I stayed up too late again last night. I still feel kinda sleepy...)
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Shiho

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(I should end practice early today and...)
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???

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Oh, Shiho, there you are!
Hey, I found her!
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???

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You did? Thank you for finding her so quickly.
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Shiho

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Huh...?

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Shiho

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Saki? Shizuku...?
What are you two doing here?
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Shizuku

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There's something we'd like to discuss with you. That's why we were looking for you.
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Shiho

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Discuss with me?
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Shiho

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I've got a bad feeling about this.
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Saki

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No, don't say that!
We've actually got some wonderful news that's sure to excite you!
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Shiho

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Alright, fine... So, what is it?
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Saki

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Ahem.
Well, Shiho...
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Saki

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How would you feel about us taking a day trip together?!
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Shiho

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A day trip...?
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Shizuku

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Yes, we'll travel somewhere a bit out of the way to have delicious food and see beautiful sights! Doesn't that sound wonderful?
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Shiho

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Wonderful or no...
Why a day trip all of a sudden?
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Shizuku

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Hehe. The thing is, while walking to school earlier...

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Shizuku

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(It's been getting much cooler lately.)

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Shizuku

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(The leaves are changing color, there's a nice aroma of osmanthus in the air... A lovely autumn day in every respect.)

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Saki

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Shizuku! Good morning!
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Shizuku

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Good morning, Saki.
Huh...?
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Shizuku

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Hehe. You seem to have brought a bit of fall with you, Saki.
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Saki

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Huh?
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Shizuku

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There's a red leaf stuck to your hair.
Just give me a second to get it out...

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Saki

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Oh, thank you so much!
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Shizuku

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Alright, all done.
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Saki

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Hehe. Maybe it flew over on that breeze just now?
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Saki

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Also, this leaf's so pretty!
It really feels like, you know, it's fall!
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Shizuku

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Hehe. Very much so.
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Shizuku

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Wouldn't it be wonderful to enjoy the season by going to see the leaves somewhere...?
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Saki

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Yeah!
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Saki

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Oh, now that you mention it...
Our family tried to go one time when I was little.
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Shizuku

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Huh?
Tried to go...?
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Saki

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We didn't end up going, because it rained that day.
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Saki

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Tsukasa and I frowned out the window all day long.
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Shizuku

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Oh, really?
Something similar actually happened to us.
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Saki

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Huh?
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Shizuku

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In our case, it began to rain right when we got to the foot of the mountain. Shii and I felt so sad. I vividly remember us holding hands while staring at the rainy mountain.
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Saki

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Is that true?
Hehe. What a coincidence!
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Saki

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Oh, I know!
Since we're on the subject...
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Shizuku

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Huh?
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Saki

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Anyway, we still have to invite Tsukasa, but the Tenmas and Hinomoris are gonna go leaf-viewing together!

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Saki

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We call it... The “Leaf-Viewing Reattempt”!

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Shiho

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Wait, what? Reattempt...?
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Saki

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Because all of us have experienced not getting to see the leaves! So, we're taking another crack at it!
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Shiho

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Yeah, I was surprised to hear that both our families experienced something extremely similar. I get why you'd want to go...
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Shiho

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But do any of us have time to take a trip right now?
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Saki

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Urgh... But Jam Fest is over, so we have a little time on our hands...
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Shizuku

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And I believe it's important to take breaks from time to time.
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Shiho

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Yeah, but...
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Saki

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Please, Shiho!
I know it'll be fun if all four of us go!
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Shizuku

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And I would love to go on a trip with you, too. It's been so long, Shii...!
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Shizuku & Saki

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Please, Shii!
Please, Shiho!

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Shiho

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Oh geez...
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Shiho

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(To be fair, ever since Shizuku became an idol, we haven't really been able to go on trips as a family...)
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Shiho

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(Plus...)

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Shiho

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(I also felt really sad about not being able to see the leaves back then...)
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Shiho

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Alright, I'll go.

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Saki

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Yes!
All systems are go for the Tenma-Hinomori Leaf-Viewing Reattempt!
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Shiho

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You're making it even longer?
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Shizuku

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Hehe. What a cool name.
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Shiho

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Honestly...
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Shiho

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Oh, but you two will need to come up with the itinerary and stuff.
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Shizuku

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Yes, we'll take care of all that, while making sure we don't interfere with your practice schedule.
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Saki

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Alright, I'm gonna tell Tsukasa about this!
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Saki

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Hehe. I can't wait for our trip!
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