The day before Valentine's Day
Sewing Lounge
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Shizuku
The interfacing seems to be adhering nicely, so we shouldn't need to worry about the threads fraying.
2
Shizuku
That concludes my final checks.
Very nice work, everyone!
3
Mizuki
Yay, we're done!
4
Mafuyu
I can't help but feel a sense of accomplishment after seeing how many gifts we made.
5
Haruka
I feel the same way.
I'm really looking forward to handing these out to everyone tomorrow.
6
Shizuku
I'm sure they're going to love these, since you all worked so hard on them.
Valentine's Day
Stage SEKAI
7
MEIKO
This is incredible, Airi!
I didn't realize you knew how to make mousse cakes.
8
Rin
And it's in the shape of a really cute heart!
9
Airi
Just wait until you taste it.
Also, I went with a low-calorie recipe, so feel free to have as much as you like.
10
Luka
And you brought spoons with chocolates on top of them, Minori.
11
Minori
Yup! They're called chocolate spoons, and all you have to do is pour melted chocolate onto the bowls. It's really easy.
12
Len
And they're all decorated differently.
Did you choose the dragées for these based on our colors?
13
Miku
I think that also goes for the other toppings. Between the hearts and flowers, it's really easy to tell which spoon belongs to whom♪
14
Minori
Hehe... I did my best to make sure you guys like how they all look!
15
Haruka
I see...
Thank you for putting so much thought into these, Minori.
16
Shizuku
Okay, would it alright if we showed you all our gifts next?
17
KAITO
Our gifts? Did you make them together?
18
Haruka
Yes. Shizuku taught me how to make mine, so they probably won't look as good as hers... But I hope you guys like them.
19
Haruka
So, Minori, I'll start with yours...
This is for you.
20
Minori
Oh...
21
Minori
Ohmygosh!
Th-This pouch is for me?!
But it's so beautiful!
22
Miku
Wow, these flowers are so pretty!
Did you embroider them yourself, Haruka?
23
Haruka
Yeah, because Minori's smile has a way of making others around her feel better. Like flowers that suddenly start blooming.
24
Haruka
So, I decided to embroider a whole flower field inspired by her.
25
Minori
W-Wow...!
26
Luka
It's like a field of flowers just popped up around Minori.
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Airi
Yeah, talk about a flowery smile.
28
Minori
*Sob*
Thank you so much, Haruka...! I promise to treasure this pouch and what you just said forever and ever!
29
Haruka
*Nod*
I'm glad to hear that you like it so much.
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Shizuku
Next, Airi, I'd like to present you my gift.
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Airi
O-Okay...
I'm starting to feel kinda nervous, after all that.
32
Shizuku
Here you are.
Happy Valentine's Day, Airi♪
33
Airi
Is this a keychain...?
Oh, it's an embroidered sun.
34
Rin
Wow, it's so pretty! Look at all the shiny beads and threads!
35
Shizuku
Hehe. You're always shining so brightly and illuminating us.
36
Shizuku
So, I thought it was just perfect for you!
37
Airi
Shizuku...
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MEIKO
Hehe. Your eyes are shining brightly too, Airi.
39
Airi
H-Hey, cut me some slack.
Anyone would feel this way after receiving something like this...!
40
Airi
Thanks, Shizuku...
I promise to make good use of this.
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Shizuku
You're welcome...!
42
Haruka
Next, Len, would you mind?
43
Len
No problem. I'll be the one presenting what we got for you and the others, Miku.
44
Rin
Wait, Len, why you?
45
Len
Because I helped them come up with embroidery designs for their gifts.
46
Shizuku
Yes, he provided us with some wonderful ideas after thinking very hard about all of you.
47
Miku
I had no idea...!
Now I can't wait to see what you made.
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Rin
Show us already, Len♪
49
Len
Then, Rin, I'll start with you.
50
Len
Here you are.
Happy Valentine's Day, Rin!
51
Rin
Thanks!
Wow, this towel feels so fluffy and absorbent!
52
Rin
It's embroidered with... My face, and some yellow flowers?
53
Haruka
They're canola flowers.
Shizuku did your face, and I did the flowers.
54
Len
Apparently, these flowers symbolize cheerful energy.
55
Len
It's supposed to be you making all your fans smile while putting on a fun and happy performance.
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Rin
Thanks, Len...!
And you both, Shizuku, Haruka...!
57
Rin
I'm gonna use this towel to practice and put on shows that send everyone home smiling!
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MEIKO
So, what kind of design did you come up for me?
59
Len
Okay, MEIKO, for you...
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Haruka
I also made pouches for you two, Airi, Shizuku. I hope you both like them.
61
Shizuku
I also made keychains for you both. I'll hand them out now.
62
Minori
Wow, thanks so much...!
63
Shizuku
Hehe...
64
Shizuku
(I'm so glad that everyone's enjoying their gifts.)
65
Shizuku
(We put so much thought and effort into our gifts, and we get to see them all smile now...)
66
Shizuku
(I couldn't be happier...)
67
Shizuku
(This is the power of embroidery...
It has the ability to make these sorts of connections with others.)
68
Shizuku
(I hope things are going well on Asahina's end...)
Next Chapter: What Got Conveyed