Vineyard
Tsukasa
Alright, now that we've all put on some bug repellent...
Tsukasa
Let's go pick ourselves some grapes!!!!!!!
Tsukasa
Within reason, we shall pick every type of grape which this vineyard has available and enjoy the rich flavors that they have to offer!
Saki
Yeah!
Shizuku
They both sound so excited.
Shiho
Yeah, maybe a little too excited...
I mean, we're just here to pick some grapes.
I mean, we're just here to pick some grapes.
Shiho
We could just get some from a supermarket and eat those.
Saki
Oh, Shiho...
You just don't get it!
You just don't get it!
Tsukasa
Yes, the point of picking our own grapes isn't just to eat them!
Tsukasa
It looks like we, the masters of picking grapes, have no choice but to show you the way!
Shizuku
Masters of picking grapes?
Tsukasa
That's right! There is much to be gained from the act of picking your own grapes!
Saki
What he said!
Shiho
What is this bit you're doing?
Tsukasa
First, we must ask the growers about the signs of good grapes! Then, we are to spot the best ones using our own eyes!
Saki
Imagine finding “the one”, picking the bunch and discovering that it's amazingly good! I wouldn't be able to contain my joy!
Saki
In other words, the best part of all this is getting to feel really happy while having some yummy grapes!
Shizuku
Yes, I see...! That does sound like fun.
Shizuku
Still, why do you two know so much about picking grapes?
Tsukasa
We actually got to do this as a family when we were little. I remember it being quite the learning experience.
Saki
Remember how hard we tried that time?!
Saki
We saw these grapes that looked really sweet and delicious, but they were up super high. Tsukasa and I managed to get them by having me sit on top of his shoulders!
Tsukasa
Yes, I remember my legs wobbling quite a bit, but we got a hold of our tasty treasure in the end...!
Tsukasa
You wouldn't believe how incredible those grapes were! All the hard work we put in to get them made them taste just that much better!
Saki
Yeah, our original plan was to stuff our bags with as many grapes as we could! But after we got that bunch, we were totally satisfied...
Saki
During the remaining time, we ended up just carrying it around like nothing else mattered.
Shiho
Really...?
Shizuku
It's such a wonderful expression of how close you two are.
Shiho
But does that really give you two the right to call yourselves “masters of picking grapes”?
Tsukasa
Hah hah hah hah! Details, details!
Tsukasa
We've taught you the essentials regarding this matter, so let's start picking ourselves some grapes!
Shiho
(Alright... Which grapes should I pick?)
Shiho
(The growers said how the ones with the most color are the best, since it's proof that they've received plenty of nutrients.)
Shiho
These ones look good.
Let's see... I'm supposed to cut...
Let's see... I'm supposed to cut...
Shizuku
Shii, are you picking those?
Shiho
Yeah, since they're a nice color.
Shizuku
I agree!
Oh, the bunch next to it also looks ripe. I think I'll pick those.
Oh, the bunch next to it also looks ripe. I think I'll pick those.
Shiho
Oh, okay...
Shiho
(I wonder if she'll be able to manage it.
I've never really thought of her as having much of a green thumb...)
I've never really thought of her as having much of a green thumb...)
Shizuku
Okay, I'm supposed to firmly hold the stem and... There...
Shiho
Huh...?
Shiho
Wow, you made that look so easy.
Shizuku
Thank you. I think it's because I've been helping people on their farms and such for work. They've really taught me quite a lot.
Shiho
I didn't know that...
Shiho
(Anyway, I'm glad she has some grapes now.)
Shiho
Now, as for mine... Wait, huh?
Shizuku
What's wrong, Shii?
Shiho
I'm having trouble cutting through this stem...
Shizuku
Oh, you may want to try holding the bunch more like this. That should help you cut all the way through.
Shiho
Huh? Uhh... Like this?
Shizuku
Yes, now try cutting it again.
Shiho
Alright, lemme try...
Shiho
I did it...!
Shizuku
Hehe. That's wonderful, Shii!
Shizuku
These farming shears can be a little tricky to use.
I'm so glad that I could help.
I'm so glad that I could help.
Shiho
I had no idea... Thanks, Shizuku.
Tsukasa
Hey, Saki and I have harvested a few bunches! How are you two doing?
Shizuku
We each have one now.
Saki
Oh, the grapes you two picked look so plump and delicious♪
Tsukasa
Yes, they do! Anyway, now that we all have some, why don't we see how they taste?
Saki
Yeah! We just gotta rinse them in some water, pick a grape off and... Do you have yours, Shiho?
Shiho
*Nod*
Tsukasa
Then, without further ado...
Shiho, Shizuku, Tsukasa & Saki
Let's eat.
Let's eat!
Let's eat!
Shiho
(I didn't realize how juicy grapes are when they're fresh off the vine...)
Saki
Mmmmm! Aren't these amazing, Shiho?!
Shiho
Yeah, they are...
Tsukasa
Ah, what a spectacular scene!
Shiho
Huh?
Tsukasa
Our little sisters are enjoying grapes that they harvested together! I want to preserve this moment for eternity by hanging it up in a frame!
Shizuku
I know exactly what you mean...!
The way they're smiling as they have their grapes... I wish I could watch them forever.
The way they're smiling as they have their grapes... I wish I could watch them forever.
Shizuku
Wait, I know how to make that happen! If we keep picking grapes for them, then we'll get to keep watching them like this!
Shiho
Wait, Shizuku, what are you saying...!
Tsukasa
That's brilliant, Shizuku!
Tsukasa
Alright, that means we have to find them the sweetest, most delicious grapes this vineyard has to offer! Let's go!
Shizuku
Yes!
Shiho
Oh...
Saki
Th-There they go...
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<Haha! You both have siblings with way too much energy, Shih, Sakki☆>
Rin
<Hiya! I've been watching from your pocket. Picking grapes together seems like so much fun!>
Saki
Oh, Rin, nice timing!
I was just about to call for you.
I was just about to call for you.
Saki
Guess what? We've got enough grapes for everyone to have back in SEKAI! Check it out!
Rin
<Whoa!
We really get to have these?!>
We really get to have these?!>
Shiho
To be fair, I don't know if we'll be able to take all of these over, but get ready to have a bunch...
Saki
I know!
What if we used these to throw a grape party in SEKAI?
What if we used these to throw a grape party in SEKAI?
Rin
<That's an amazing idea☆
As a member of the fun and games committee, I promise to help make it a great party!>
As a member of the fun and games committee, I promise to help make it a great party!>
Rin
<Oh, we could work with Hona to make grape parfaits, grape cake and grape juice!>
Rin
<And we can decorate a classroom with lots of grapes!>
Shiho
With grapes...? I feel like that's going too far...
Rin
<Haha!
That's just one idea♪>
That's just one idea♪>
Saki
A grape party...
Then, that means we need to keep harvesting more!
Then, that means we need to keep harvesting more!
Shiho
Wait, more?
Saki
Well, duh!
If we're gonna have a party, then we're gonna need a lot more than this!
If we're gonna have a party, then we're gonna need a lot more than this!
Saki
Also, I'm not about to let Tsukasa and Shizuku hog all the glory!
Saki
Let's have a competition to see who can pick the most!
Shiho
Hmm...
Shiho
If it's a competition, then I definitely don't want to lose.
Rin
<Oh, Shih, does this mean you're game?!>
Saki
Hehe. There's no way I'm letting you win!
Saki
Because I know I'm gonna pick the most delicious grapes in this vineyard!
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