I'm ten minutes early. I wonder if Minori and the others are here already...

Oh, it's Haruka!
Over here!

Wait, Shizuku, keep it down...!
We'll probably be fine since we're covering our faces and in a big crowd, but just in case...

Good morning, Haruka!
We're gonna have so much fun today!

Hehe. I'd like that.

You all came pretty early.

I stopped by ahead of time to renew my commuter pass. Minori just couldn't wait as you can see.

But I'm a little surprised that you came so early, Shizuku. You usually get lost somewhere before actually finding anyone.

I left my house early today with that in mind so that I wouldn't be late.

And you still got lost along the way...

Anyways, what should we do today?
Karaoke? Shopping? Or...?!

Hmm... So many options...
How about we start with karaoke?

Sounds good! We can even do a blast from the past idol medley!

Oh, what should I sing...?

I'm gonna sing some ASRUN songs!
I can cheer for Haruka at the same time!

That might be challenging, Minori...

But it still sounds fun. Let's go.

Yes, let's!

(It's Haruka's day to relax and we have quite a bit in store for her. I'm sure everything will go great today...!)

Alright, it's off to karaoke then!

No, wait...! Shizuku, come back here...!

*Sigh*... That was really fun!

That was the first time in a while for me too. It was nice to go and do that for a change.

I agree. We all got chances to sing too.

*Sigh*...

Is something wrong, Minori?
You've been sighing quite a bit...

I'm guessing she reverted back to being a fan for a bit there and got an idol overload.

But I was a little surprised when she went from cheering to bowing and chanting partway through...

*Sigh*...
So this is bliss...

Hehe. I'm glad this made you so happy.

Now, where to next?

Let's see...
How about we take a little break at a cafe?

Oh...!

There's actually a cafe that I'd like to go to. The cake they make is supposed to be very good.

Sure, let's go.

Delicious cake! I can't wait♪
What kind should I get?

But don't get too carried away.
Sugar is an idol's archenemy.

That's the thing!

Hm? What is?

This cafe opened just recently, but they make desserts by using as little sugar as possible.

They do? Then maybe I can have a little more than usual...

...

Haruka?

Do you think they'll agree to an interview?

What? An interview?

What's this all of a sudden?

There have to be a lot of girls out there that want to enjoy sweets that are made this way, and I was thinking that we could make a video that introduces stores that make them.

Oh, yeah...! I never thought about that! Haruka, that's a great idea!

...!

We definitely could do that, but today's our day off so let's just try to have fun, okay?

Yeah, you're right. Trying to introduce a store we've never been to would probably be disrespectful to that place and our fans...

For now, we can go there, try some things that the store recommends and learn about who might benefit the most.

What happened to just having fun...?

Haruka...

(Even though it's our day off, she still can't let go...)

(Just for today, I want her to forget about practicing and working on our stream.)

(Once we get there, we'll just have to make it so Haruka can focus on enjoying eating as many sweets as she likes.)

I'll lead us there. Let's go!

I'm so sorry...

No, Shizuku, it's okay! You don't have to apologize!

But it was a pretty big leap of faith to expect you to be able to guide us around anywhere.

*Sob*...

Shizuku, please don't feel bad.

That reminds me, there's a new cafe that just opened up in the mall by the station.

We can go to the place you were talking about another time, Shizuku. How about we go here for now?

Yeah, that's probably for the best. Is that okay with you, Shizuku?

Yes... Again, I'm so sorry...

I think I'll have an Earl Grey.

The scone set looks good so I think I'll get that! What about you, Minori?

I'll get an Earl Grey and...
Oh, this strawberry ice cream too♪

*Sigh*...

(Even though I managed to find a store that Haruka might be able to really enjoy, it ended up being a waste...)

(No... Now's not the time for talk like that. We still have time, so we just have to make sure Haruka gets to relax as much as possible...!)

What are you getting, Shizuku?
I'll call someone over if you're ready.

Okay, I'll try to decide now.
Let's see, the drinks page is...

(The Relaxation Tea Set Special...?)

(Oh, this just might do it. I could order two for Haruka and myself too. This may be the perfect way to get her to relax...!)

Airi, I know what I'd like to get!

Oh, uh... Okay.
Excuse me!!

Oh, this is nice.
We can people-watch a little too while we're here.

Yeah!
It'd also be nice to come back here after practice sometime.

But Shizuku's order still hasn't arrived yet. It's just tea, right? Why is it taking longer than the scones...?

And here it is...
The Relaxation Tea Set Special.

Huh? Oh my...

Th-There's six teapots?! Why...?!

Oh? I'm certain that it was written on the menu...

On the menu?
Um...

The Relaxation Tea Set Special comes with three different kinds of tea served in their own pots... It is best enjoyed when with a large group...?!

Two of these makes for six tea pots in total...

B-But that's so much...!

You didn't see that part? What are we supposed to do now? There's no way we can drink all this...!

If it's alright with you, Shizuku, would you mind sharing with me...?

Huh...?

I only ordered a cup of Earl Grey, so I think I can handle two pots or so.

But there's still a ton even after that.
I'll help too.

Yeah, me too!
The aroma's really nice.

Thank you, everyone...

(She's drinking the tea I ordered for her, but this isn't working out the way I'd hoped...)

(I have to keep trying. I have to get her to relax and enjoy herself more...!)

(The event that's being held here... It's a crafting fair for scented candles? This may work too!)

Would it be alright if we tried this out?
It sounds very nice.

You're right! It's so cute too♪
I'd like to try too!

I didn't know that candles were made like this. It's so interesting even though it's my first time trying.

(Yes, thank goodness...!
She's genuinely having fun...!)

Whoa...?!
What's this smell? It's starting to get pretty bad...!

S-Shizuku...!
You shouldn't be putting so much fragrance oil in!

Really? But the instructions said to put around 100 drops in...

No, Shizuku, it said just ten!
It won't smell very nice if you put that much in!

Oh no!

Thanks, Haruka. You saved us by apologizing to the event staff and all the people that were there with us...

No, you don't need to thank me for just that.

I don't know what to say...

It's okay, Shizuku, really.
Accidents happen.

Yeah, she's right!
It happens to me sometimes too!

Just be a little more careful, okay?
You've sort of been in and out all day.

I will...

Are you getting tired, Shizuku?
Maybe we should call it a day...

Oh, uh... No, I'm alright!
I appreciate your concern...!

(I've been trying so hard to make sure Haruka gets some time to relax and enjoy herself...)

(But I ended up making her worry about me instead...)

*Sigh*...