The Tomorrow We Hope For

12/29
6:00 am

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Haruka

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Great.
It's a little chilly this morning, but it's really nice out.
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Haruka

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Let's go.

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Haruka

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Huff... Huff... Huff... Huff...
Shrine Grounds

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Haruka

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Phew... That felt good.
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Haruka

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(I'll do some stretches as usual here before heading back.)
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Hello there, Haruka.
As energetic as ever I see.
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Haruka

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Oh, Ms. Enomoto, good morning.
You must be busy as well this time of year being a Shrine Maiden and all.

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Enomoto

I could say the same for you.
It's incredible how you go out for a run every morning despite it being so cold out.
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Haruka

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Actually, I really enjoy exercising like this.
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Haruka

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But it's almost New Year's Eve.
I'm sure you've been getting a lot of people lately.
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Enomoto

Yes, we have. We run ourselves ragged every year around this time to keep this place going.
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Haruka

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I can tell...
But it's been getting very cold at night, so please make sure to keep warm.
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Enomoto

Thank you!
As busy as it gets, I actually have a lot of fun seeing all these people stop by to pray and make their wishes.
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Enomoto

They're all trying to make their futures as bright and prosperous as possible, so I'd like to help them achieve their goals in whatever way I can.
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Haruka

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Hehe. That's so noble of you.
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Haruka

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(I was the recipient of that support a while back too...)
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Haruka

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(I remember visiting this shrine right after I became the lead for ASRUN...)
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Haruka

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(If I recall correctly, that was also when Ms. Enomoto came to talk to me.)
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Haruka

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(And I felt so much better after that little chat.)
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Haruka

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I'm sure there are plenty of people out there who are grateful for the support you're giving them...
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Haruka

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So I wish you the best this year.
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Enomoto

Thank you very much, Haruka.
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Haruka

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Now, if you'll excuse me.
Happy holidays.

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Haruka

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Phew... Showering right after a run always feels so good.
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Haruka

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We'll be discussing plans regarding our New Year's stream later tonight, so I think I'll try coming up with some ideas until...

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Haruka

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Hm? A message from Minori...?
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Minori

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<Haruka! Airi! Shizuku!
I have some ideas for our New Year's stream!>
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Haruka

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Whoa, this is pretty long...
Hehe. She came up with so many.
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Haruka

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<They all sound really good. Let's talk about which we can do tomorrow.>

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Minori

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<Okay! Oh, I'd like to change subjects before I forget...>
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Minori

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<How about we all go visit a shrine together on New Year's?>
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Haruka

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Visit a shrine?

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Minori

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<We were so busy practicing for our New Year's stream last year that we didn't get a chance...>
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Minori

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<But we're doing it on the second this time, so I was thinking that we could all go on New Year's Day!>
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Minori

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<Would that be alright?
Oh, but it's okay if you can't go!!!!>

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Haruka

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Hehe. I keep forgetting how many stickers and stamps Minori has. I've never seen this one before... “Will you consider it?”
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Haruka

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<Sure, I should be free to go.>

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Haruka

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Hehe. Oh, Minori.

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Haruka

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Hey, that's great.
Airi and Shizuku can go too.
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Haruka

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And I think I know just the shrine we can all go to...
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Haruka

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<I know a good shrine that we can visit.>

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Haruka

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Hehe.
We get to visit it together. I can't wait.
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Haruka

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(I know it won't be easy, but I really want to introduce them to Ms. Enomoto if possible...)
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Haruka

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(It'd be great to show her that we're all still trying our best as idols...)
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