As the Leaves Change Once More - 4: A Long Road

Scramble Crossing

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1

Shizuku

Thank goodness we made it here on time.

2

Shiho

On time? We're not supposed to meet for another thirty minutes...

3

Shiho

We didn't have to rush out of the house like that.

4

Shizuku

I know...
But what if Tsukasa and Saki also got here early out of sheer excitement?

5

Shiho

Yeah, I don't think...

6

???

Hey, Shiho! Shizuku!

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7

Tsukasa

Good morning to the both of you!
Wonderful weather for a day trip, wouldn't you say?!

8

Shiho

They're really here...

9

Shizuku

Good morning. I had a feeling that you two wouldn't be far behind us.

10

Saki

Hehe. We ended up getting everything ready way before when we originally planned on leaving!

11

Saki

We were both so excited that we decided to come here early!

12

Shizuku

That's perfectly understandable. I was also so excited that I kept walking between my room and the front entrance.

13

Shiho

You all sound like elementary schoolers who can't wait to go on a field trip...

14

Tsukasa

Anyway, I'm glad we're all here.
Let's have as much fun as we can today!

15

Saki & Shizuku

Yeah!

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16

Shiho

Anyway, let's start making our way towards the station.

17

Shizuku

Okay!

18

Saki

Oh, can we stop by the vending machines first? I forgot to buy a drink...

19

Tsukasa

Our train isn't scheduled to depart for a little while, so you should have plenty of time. Just be careful!

20

Saki

Okay! Then, I'll be right back!

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21

Shizuku

Actually, I might join you...

22

Shizuku

Umm... Saki went that way, yes?

23

Shiho

Okay, see you in...

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24

Shiho

No, Shizuku, wait!

25

Tsukasa

Not good! She's sure to get lost!
We need to chase after her, Shiho...!

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26

Saki

A trip like this means...snacks!

27

Saki

So, everyone, let's break out...!
The potato chips♪

28

Shiho

I knew you'd bring some.

29

Saki

Yeah, because they're yummy.
And I love the texture!

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30

Saki

I even have some mini-star ramen for you, Shiho♪

31

Shiho

Wait, you bought some just for me?
Thanks...

32

Shizuku

Come to think of it, Shii, you've loved these ever since you were little.

33

Tsukasa

I'm also a longtime fan.
Particularly because it has “star” in its name! I remember a time when I had these every day!

34

Shiho

I'd rather not be seen as that big a fanatic.

35

Saki

Haha♪ Anyway, I'll open these up!

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36

Saki

Huh? Whoa...!

37

Shizuku

Oh, it's all over the floor now.

38

Tsukasa

H-Hurry, we need to clean this up!
Before we arrive at the next station!

39

Saki

Oh, I'm so sorry...!

40

Shiho

Oh, the next station's our stop.
Start packing, you guys.

41

Saki

Okay!

42

Tsukasa

Hmm... Hm...?

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43

Shizuku

Is something the matter, Tsukasa?

44

Tsukasa

Where... Where is it...?!

45

Tsukasa

Has anyone seen my ticket?!

46

Saki

Wait, don't tell me you lost it!

47

Tsukasa

I've checked all my pockets, bag and everywhere else! It's completely vanished! There's no way they're going to let me out of the station!

48

Shiho

I mean, why didn't you just use your smart card?

49

Tsukasa

The answer to that is simple! A physical ticket adds to the sentimental value of this trip!

50

Shiho

Okay...?

51

Shizuku

That reminds me... Didn't you put it in your wallet because you were worried that you'd lose it if you put it in one of your pockets?

52

Tsukasa

Oh...

53

Tsukasa

O-Of coooooourse!

54

Tsukasa

Alright, we're here!

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55

Saki

*Stretch*
The air here feels so fresh and clean.

56

Shizuku

And the village has such a wonderful atmosphere to it. I'm very much looking forward to exploring it.

57

Shiho

*Sigh*
(We finally made it...)

58

Shiho

(Our trip's just begun, but I'm already exhausted.)

59

Saki

Hey, check it out!
They've got one of those stand-in boards! Let's take a group photo!

60

Tsukasa

Oh, what a colorful cast of characters!
Alright, I'll be... This octopus at the top!

61

Shizuku

Then, I'll be the tanuki.

62

Saki

Let's go, Shiho! Hurry!

63

Shiho

This only has room for three people, so I'll be the photographer for this one.

64

Shizuku

Oh, you're right.
I wish we could all be in it together...

65

Tsukasa

Then, why don't we switch once you've taken ours? I'll take over on the camera next, Shiho!

66

Saki

Oh, Tsukasa, nice idea!

67

Shiho

No, we don't need to take that many...

68

Shiho

(Geez, these three really just do whatever they feel... They're the complete opposite of me. I have no way of predicting what they're gonna do next...)

69

Shiho

(I can't let my guard down.)

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