As the Leaves Change Once More

Mountain

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Shizuku

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We've climbed quite far now.
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Tsukasa

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Yes. Based on this map, the best spot for viewing leaves should be just up ahead...
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Saki

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Hey, look!
There's the observation deck!
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Saki

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It's reattempt time!
We've gotta take as many pictures as we can!
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Shizuku

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Yes, let's try getting closer!
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Shiho

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There's no need to rush. It's not like the leaves are going anywhere.

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Tsukasa

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Hm? I thought I felt a raindrop just now...
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Saki

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Huh?
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Shizuku

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I felt one as well. Is a raincloud passing over us?
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Saki

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Wait, but the forecast said it wouldn't rain!
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Tsukasa

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Nothing for it. We need to hurry and see the leaves before it really starts coming down...!

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Shiho

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Uh oh...

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Saki

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Wow, here it comes!
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Tsukasa

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What terrible timing...
Did you all bring umbrellas?
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Shizuku

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Yes, we both brought compact umbrellas.
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Tsukasa

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That includes you, Saki.
You'll catch a cold if you don't stay dry.
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Saki

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*Sob*
But we were so close... It was sunny, and the leaves were right there...
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Saki

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We failed our mission...
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Shiho

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...
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Shiho

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(Right. Up here in the mountains, the weather can change in an instant...)
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Shiho

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(The goal of this trip was to go leaf-viewing, so we probably should've done this first.)
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Shiho

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(Then we would've been able to see the leaves like we wanted...)
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Shiho

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(It's my fault for not scheduling this activity first.)

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Shizuku

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It may be raining now...
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Shizuku

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But this is also really nice.

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Shiho

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Huh...?
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Shizuku

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I don't know if it's because the rain made them wet, but these leaves seem much more vibrant compared to when the sun was out just now.

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Shizuku

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I remember feeling so sad when it rained like this when we were children, but I think I'm really enjoying leaf-viewing in this weather.
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Tsukasa

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Yes, I'm inclined to agree with Shizuku here.
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Tsukasa

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Just as the leaves appear one way when it's sunny, they'll look completely different when it's rainy...
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Saki

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Yeah, but...
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Saki

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*Gasp*
Tsukasa, there's a leaf stuck to your umbrella...
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Tsukasa

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Oh, it looks like it's a part of my umbrella's design now! This wouldn't have happened if it were still sunny.
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Saki

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Yeah, it's really pretty...!
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Shizuku

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Hehe. We must be very blessed, getting to experience so much.
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Shiho

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Yeah...
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Shiho

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(I really am nothing like these three.)
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Shiho

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(I'm always worrying about not wasting time and stuff.)
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Shiho

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(Even for this trip, I obsessed over coming up with the most efficient itinerary...)
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Shiho

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(And I immediately thought it fell apart the second something unexpected happened.)
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Shiho

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(But they don't care about any of that.
Instead, they're...)

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Tsukasa

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

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Because I know I'm gonna pick the most delicious grapes in this vineyard!
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Shizuku

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Doesn't this look like a piece of art?
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Shiho

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(They're able to fully enjoy what's right in front of them...)
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Shiho

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(They cherish every second of every moment.)
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Shiho

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(Sure, that leads to us taking a lot of detours and having to clean up extra messes...)
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Shiho

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(But when I'm with them, I'm able to see the benefits of all the things that I refused to consider...)
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Shiho

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(At least, that's what I feel.)
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Shiho

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I'm glad we came here today.
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Shiho

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Especially since we got to see such a beautiful view.
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Shizuku

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Shii...!
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Saki

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Hehe. Thank goodness!
I'm so glad to hear that you're having fun, Shiho!
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Tsukasa

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Yes, I'm also glad.
I was honestly a little worried, since you almost literally carried this entire trip on your back.
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Shiho

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I sure did, and don't you forget it.
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Tsukasa

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Oof...
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Shiho

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I'm only teasing.
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Saki

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Oh...!
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Saki

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Look, it's starting to clear up a little!
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Tsukasa

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Oh, you're right! Sunbeams are beginning to poke through the clouds...

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Shizuku & Saki

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Oh...!
Wow...!
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Saki

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The leaves... They're sparkling so much...!
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Shiho

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It's beautiful...
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Shizuku

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Yes, very...
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Tsukasa

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The contrast between these leaves and the sunset... What a stunning view!
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Shizuku

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Hehe. On top of seeing the leaves when it rained, we got to see them as the sky cleared back up.
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Tsukasa

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This is all thanks to the plan you made for us, Shiho...
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Tsukasa

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Yes, we can't thank you enough!
This place has been an absolute feast for our eyes!
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Saki

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Yeah!
Thanks for putting so much thought into this!
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Shiho

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Wait, this is all just a big coincidence.
To be frank, things didn't actually go according to plan.
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Shiho

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(Still...)
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Shiho

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(I am glad to see them all smiling like this...)
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