Warmth in Every Stitch - 3: A Fun Sewing Session

A few days later

Sewing Lounge

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1

Shizuku

Phew... Thank goodness we didn't get lost along the way.

2

Haruka

Hehe. Thank you for leading the way.
I'm liking this place's relaxed atmosphere.

3

Shizuku

Yes, it's the perfect place for today's lesson, since they have all the things we need for embroidery available for rent.

4

Mafuyu

Oh, it's the sewing lounge. I was wondering where you were taking us, Hinomori.

5

Haruka

Have you been here before, Asahina?

6

Mafuyu

No, but Mizuki's told me all about it.

7

Mafuyu

Oh, hold on... Isn't today when...?

8

???

Huh? That looks like...

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9

Mizuki

I knew it! Hi, Mafuyu!

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10

Mafuyu

This is usually when Mizuki comes to do alterations.

11

Shizuku

Hi, Mizuki...!

12

Mizuki

Whoa, Shizuku and Haruka too?!
What's going on today?!

13

Mafuyu

She brought us here to give us a lesson in embroidery.

14

Mizuki

Oh, okay...!

15

Mizuki

Then, can I join you guys?!
Embroidered ribbons are in lately, so I really wanna learn how to make them!

16

Shizuku

Yes, of course.
We can make some together.

17

Mizuki

Woohoo!
Then, if you don't mind me squeezing in♪

18

Haruka

Hehe. Let's do our best today, Mizuki.

19

Mizuki

*Nod*
I can't believe that I get to learn with you and the others like this, Haruka!

A few minutes later

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20

Shizuku

Then, let's begin our second embroidery lesson♪

21

Shizuku

I have some flowers for you to embroider, Asahina, and penguins for you, Haruka.

22

Mafuyu

Thank you.
Oh, I didn't realize I'd get to choose from all these different types...

23

Shizuku

Yes, but don't worry. They all involve the same stitches I showed you the other day.

24

Haruka

What about these penguins?
This looks pretty tricky...

25

Shizuku

Not to worry. You should be able to make them, since they only involve using outline stitches.

26

Shizuku

And we'll practice doing some basic stitches, Mizuki.

27

Mizuki

Alright, I'm ready to learn!

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28

Mizuki

Whoa! Look at you, Mafuyu!
Your flowers are so pretty!

29

Mafuyu

You think so?
I think our teacher here deserves most of the credit.

30

Shizuku

No, it's because you're so talented.
You've only just begun learning, but everything's so well-balanced. I'm very impressed.

31

Mizuki

Oh, I know! What if you sewed a bead or a button in the middle? That should make it look even cuter!

32

Mafuyu

Hehe. I agree.
Would you mind showing me how to do that, Hinomori?

33

Haruka

It's finished...!

34

Mizuki

Wow!
These penguins look so adorably chubby!

35

Haruka

Thanks.
I think I've gotten the hang of doing outline stitches.

36

Shizuku

Oh... In that case, would you like to try coloring it in using another type of stitch?

37

Shizuku

Not only will you be able to make it look even cuter, you'll even be able to add a gradation using different colored threads.

38

Haruka

I see...
Then, that would allow me to give the babies fluffy feathers, and the emperor penguins their characteristic yellow necks...

39

Haruka

Please show me, Shizuku.

A few hours later

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40

Mafuyu

That should be everything.

41

Mizuki

Oh, Mafuyu, you're done too?

42

Haruka

Wow, your flowers are beautiful...
I really love these blue ones with the beads in them. They're so cute and sparkly.

43

Mizuki

These would make any accessory look really photogenic! I'm gonna give these a shot when I get home♪

44

Shizuku

Hehe. I believe we're all finished now.

45

Shizuku

Nice work today, everyone.
I was honestly a little surprised by how quickly you were all able to master everything.

46

Mafuyu

That's because you took us through each technique step by step. I have a good feeling about my project now, thanks to you.

47

Haruka

Me too. I never imagined being able to embroider adorable penguins like this.

48

Mizuki

Same here!
Chatting with all of you while we embroidered was super fun! I hope we get to do this again sometime!

49

Haruka

Yeah, me too.

50

Shizuku

Oh...

51

Shizuku

Then, why don't we all gather again to make our gifts for Valentine's Day?

52

Haruka

For Valentine's Day?

53

Shizuku

Yes. I plan on embroidering a few accessories again this year, so I thought we could make some together.

54

Haruka

Embroidered accessories... That does sound nice. I do really love the handkerchief that you gave me a little while back.

55

Mizuki

I already have my gifts decided...
But it would be nice to embroider the ribbons that I'm gonna wrap them with♪

56

Shizuku

Thank goodness...!
What do you think, Asahina? You're still undecided in terms of gifts, yes?

57

Mafuyu

Yes, I think I'll join. I did have quite a lot of fun today, after all.

58

Haruka

Alright, that makes all of us.

59

Shizuku

Yes, so let's figure out when we can all meet!

60

Mafuyu

...

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61

Shizuku

This is just how I feel, but I believe quite a lot of emotion goes into every stitch.

62

Shizuku

Which is why, for those truly special occasions, I almost always give people things that I embroidered myself.

63

Mafuyu

(A gift full of emotion...)

A few hours later

Stage SEKAI

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64

Shizuku

Since your goal is give off an air of mastery, you should probably dial back your smile a little here.

65

Shizuku

Also, you may want to throw in a subtle wink.

66

Len

A smaller smile and a subtle wink.
Thanks, I'll try doing another run now.

67

Shizuku

Okay!

68

Len

Thanks for all your support!
You guys are the best!

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69

Len

Hehe. I hope you all enjoyed my gift!

70

Len

Alright, how was that?

71

Shizuku

That was very good...!
It seems like a wonderful way for you to connect with your fans, Len.

72

Len

Thank goodness. I couldn't have done this without you, Shizuku. I really appreciate you watching me practice until the end like this.

73

Shizuku

You're welcome. I'm just glad that I was able to help.

74

Len

Oh, how are things going on your end?
Did your embroidery lesson go well?

75

Shizuku

I believe I was able to teach everything that I had planned. Also...

76

Len

Really? You're all gonna meet again to make gifts for Valentine's Day together?

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77

Shizuku

Yes. I'm going to make some for everyone in SEKAI, so I hope you'll be looking forward to the day of.

78

Len

You are? Thanks!

79

Len

But making gifts for everyone sounds really hard...

80

Len

Let me know if there's anything I can do to help. I wanna pay you back for helping me practice.

81

Shizuku

Oh, are you sure? Then, would you mind helping me come up with designs for everyone?

82

Shizuku

My goal is to choose the right one for each person. On top of being very knowledgeable, you're close with Miku and the others, so I'd love to hear your opinion.

83

Len

Sure thing. I'll do my best to make sure that your gifts for everyone turn out really great.

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