School SEKAI
Shiho
Okay.
Aside from some tiny mistakes, I thought that was a good run.
Aside from some tiny mistakes, I thought that was a good run.
Saki
Woohoo!
We got Shiho's seal of approval!
We got Shiho's seal of approval!
Shiho
Don't get ahead of yourself...
But this seems like a good place to stop. Why don't we take a break here before we go back and start making fixes?
But this seems like a good place to stop. Why don't we take a break here before we go back and start making fixes?
Rin
Oh, in that case, can you tell us about the work research shadowing program you told us about the other day?!
Rin
How was it?! Did you have fun?!
Ichika
Yeah, and we learned a lot.
Luka
Oh, that's right. Ichika, Honami, you two went to visit a company that produces music videos and commercials, yes?
Honami
Yes, since we'll likely be shooting more videos in the future. We thought it'd be good for us to learn more about the production process.
Honami
On the day of our shadowing, we got to edit an actual music video. I was astonished by how glamorous it looked in the end.
Ichika
I know we've already shot a couple ourselves, but it was fun to learn about the tricks professionals use to give videos an impactful punch.
MEIKO
I see. It sounds like you two had a wonderful experience.
Len
How about you two, Saki, Shiho? Which company did you visit?
Saki
We visited a company that plans and operates all sorts of events!
Saki
Not only did we get to see how they run things, we even got to plan our own event!
Rin
Wait, that sounds super fun!
What kind of event did you guys get to plan?
What kind of event did you guys get to plan?
Shiho
We can't talk much about it since it was based on a real business deal, but it was a product promotion event for a famous stationery company.
Shiho
Our event involved having the guests make message cards for White Day.
Miku
Oh, message cards?
Saki
Hehe. We thought it'd be the perfect way for people to thank those they care about most during White Day!
Shiho
Not only does it help promote their products, it also follows their mission statement of helping people send their thoughts to others.
Saki
It gets even better. The company just happened to be planning a really similar event...
Saki
And we get to help them run things as part-timers!
Ichika
Wow, really?
You're getting actual work experience? That's pretty incredible.
You're getting actual work experience? That's pretty incredible.
Honami
I know you'll do a great job.
Saki
Thanks! We'll do our very best!
Rin
Telling others how you feel through message cards, huh...?
Rin
That's such a great idea!
What if we also tried doing that, you guys?!
What if we also tried doing that, you guys?!
KAITO
We? As in us?
Rin
Well, obviously!
I feel like writing some now, because there's just so much I wanna tell all of you♪
I feel like writing some now, because there's just so much I wanna tell all of you♪
MEIKO
Haha. You're so pure, Rin!
Rin
Hey, don't treat me like a little kid!
Rin
I'm not the only one who's gonna make cards. You and everyone else are too, MEIKO!
MEIKO
I know.
I promise to write you a nice message, Rin.
I promise to write you a nice message, Rin.
Miku
You're right, it might be fun to make them together.
Some things are hard to say outside of these sorts of opportunities.
Some things are hard to say outside of these sorts of opportunities.
Len
Like what?
Miku
Hmm... Like how we might start taking each other for granted since we're together all the time.
Miku
For example, MEIKO always does a good job of keeping us focused during practices, and Luka's subtly but constantly looking out for us...
Luka
Oh, Miku, does that mean you'd like me to pat your head as well?
Miku
That's not what I meant.
Len
I see. This does seem like a good opportunity to show just how much we appreciate each other.
KAITO
And writing a message would be easier than telling someone else directly...
Rin
Hehe. Then, let's give it a try!
Saki
(Thanking others for the things they do...
The things you've taken for granted. Wouldn't that kind of event just be amazing?)
The things you've taken for granted. Wouldn't that kind of event just be amazing?)
Saki
(I know it's a product promotion event, but I wanna do everything I can to help the guests show their appreciation for those they care about the most...!)
Rin
Oh, I know!
Can I tag along when you two go help out with that event, Sakki?! I wanna see what it's like!
Can I tag along when you two go help out with that event, Sakki?! I wanna see what it's like!
Saki
Sure! We can check it out together!
Shiho
Just make sure you don't get seen by the guests or staff, okay?
Rin
No problem!
A few weeks later
Wonderland SEKAI
Emu
Snippy, snippy, paste, paste...
Sparkly and glittery☆
Sparkly and glittery☆
Luka
Oh, Emu, you seem to be in a good mood today.
Tsukasa
Yes, you still appear to have plenty of energy despite us just finishing practice.
Emu
Hehe. I'm really excited because we get to help out with that event soon!
Rui
Ah, this would be the White Day event you mentioned a while back.
Emu
Yup! It's gonna be all about showing appreciation for those you care about the most by writing message cards to them!
Emu
We're going to have the guests choose the card they like the most, and decorate them using masking tape and stickers...
Emu
We're even gonna have lots of other decorations available. That means they'll get to create one-of-a-kind cards♪
MEIKO
That sounds fun!
I'd love to see how they turn out.
I'd love to see how they turn out.
Emu
Hmm... The one I made for practice should be in my pocket... Oh, here it is!
Rui
Ah, what a fun-looking card.
Emu
Hehe☆ I used a ton of masking tape to make this one!
Tsukasa
What?!
A bouquet pops up when you open it?!
A bouquet pops up when you open it?!
KAITO
You can make pop-up cards?
Emu
Yup! You can even decorate the flowers using stickers and stamps!
Nene
Yeah, making these could be kinda fun...
MEIKO
What a fun and exciting way to show your appreciation for others!
Luka
Hehe. It really is♪
I'd probably sleep like a baby if I set this next to my pillow...
I'd probably sleep like a baby if I set this next to my pillow...
Emu
Oh, a fluffy card that feels like a pillow could also be really good!
Next Chapter: Connecting Hearts