The Tomorrow We Hope For - 6: Happy New Year!

New Year's Eve - 11:30 pm

Shrine Hall

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1

Saki

We're here♪
Whoa, this place is packed!

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2

Rin

<Yeah! Wow☆
I just caught a glimpse of a bunch of food stalls too!>

3

Len

<Rin, what are you doing?!
You can't just pop out like that!>

4

Rin

<Ugh. They won't see me as long as I'm in her pocket!>

5

Ichika

Sorry, Rin. We'll try to find a place where you can have a better look, so just bear with us for a bit.

6

Shiho

Yeah...

7

Honami

Hm?
Is something bothering you, Shiho?

8

Shiho

So, uh... Shizuku sent me a message saying that she's been volunteering as a shrine maiden here sometime tonight...

9

Ichika

S-She is?
Shizuku as a shrine maiden?

10

Saki

Wait, won't this place get swarmed if people find out about that?

11

Shiho

No, she said she has a disguise ready to cover her face. I'm just worried about what would happen if she sees me...

12

Shizuku's Voice

Hm? I could've sworn that I heard Shii's voice just now...

13

Shiho

That voice...

14

Shiho

Back in line, you guys. Try to blend in...

15

Ichika

I feel like you should at least tell her you're here. Hm...?

16

Haruka

Hello, Hoshino, Tenma.
Oh, Hinomori, Mochizuki, you're here as well.

17

Haruka

Thank you all for visiting.

18

Saki

No way!
You're here too, Haruka?! You look adorable as a shrine maiden!

19

Honami

I agree! It suits you so well...!
You look like a real shrine maiden...!

20

Haruka

Hehe. Thank you.
Some things came up and we decided to lend this shrine a hand as MORE MORE JUMP!

21

Ichika

I had no idea...!
Does that mean Minori and Momoi are here too?

22

Haruka

Yeah. They should be at reception right now. If you have some time to spare, why not go take a peek?

23

Saki

Airi's here too?!
We've gotta see this...!

24

Ichika

Hehe. You really can't get enough of her, can you, Saki? I mean, you just got her autograph the other day.

25

Saki

I know, but I'm a huge fan!
I watched the variety shows she was on all the time when I was in the hospital♪

26

Haruka

Hehe. That's great to hear.

27

Haruka

Why not go let them know that you're here? I'm sure they'll be happy to see some familiar faces. Also, Hinomori, Shizuku should be just over there.

28

Shiho

Okay...

29

Ichika

Thank you so much, Kiritani!

30

Haruka

You're welcome.
Also, it's dark out, so please watch your step.

Reception

31

Saki

Let's see... Hey, there's Airi!
She's the one selling charms and stuff!

32

Saki

I'm gonna go buy one!!

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33

Shiho

Wait, Saki, don't run like that...!

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34

Airi

Okay, a ceremonial arrow, a traffic-safety charm and a talisman. I believe that's everything...

35

Saki

Whoa, that was so fast...!
She's a total pro!

36

Shiho

Yeah, it's like she knows exactly where everything is.

37

Airi

Alright, next up... Oh?
Is that you, Tenma?

38

Saki

Y-Yes!
You remember who I am, Airi?!

39

Airi

Of course!
How can I forget?!

40

Saki

Oh wow...! I don't know what to say...!

41

Shiho

You went through the trouble of lining up, Saki. Why don't you get something?

42

Saki

Oh, you're right!
I'll get... A charm for good health!

43

Airi

You got it.
They're pink and really cute, just like you, Tenma.

44

Airi

And here you are!
One charm for good health filled with some of Airi Momoi's love♪

45

Saki

Really?! Thank you so much!
You're the best, Airi...!

46

Airi

You're welcome. I'd love to stay and chat, but we're pretty busy tonight.

47

Shiho

Thank you, Momoi.
I hope you'll keep an eye on my sister during the new year as well...

48

Airi

Yes, of course!
Speaking of which, have you seen Shizuku yet? I'm sure she'll be happy to see you.

49

Shiho

Uh... Well, I don't want to be a bother... But I guess I should if you insist...

50

Airi

Hehe. Good!
And good luck with your band!

51

Saki & Shiho

Thank you!

52

Saki

We're back!
Airi's seriously the best! I like her even more now!

53

Ichika

Hehe. Good for you, Saki.
We still have some time, so why don't we draw some fortunes...?

54

Shiho

Good idea.
It's probably gonna be really crowded later if we put it off.

55

Honami

Okay...!!
Let's head over!!

56

Shiho

I don't think people usually get this worked up over Omikuji.

57

Ichika

It's like she's going into battle or something...

58

Honami

It should be... Oh, found it!
Look, Hanasato's behind that counter.

59

Ichika

Really?
Why don't we do our drawings there?

60

Rin

<Oh, I wanna see what I get!
Can you draw mine for me, Hona?>

61

MEIKO

<I'd like to see as well!
How about you, KAITO?>

62

KAITO

<I am a little curious...>

63

Len

<Wait, won't it be weird if you drew fortunes for six extra people?>

64

MEIKO

<Oh, he's right. Why don't we just have one collective drawing instead? How would you feel about that, Honami?>

65

Ichika

A-Are you sure...?

66

Honami

Yes, you can count on me!
I promise to draw something good this time...!

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67

Ichika

I-I'm worried about Honami...

68

Miku

<So am I...>

69

Minori

Let's see...! #39!
Here's your fortune. Next please.

70

Honami

Good evening, Hanasato...

71

Minori

Hi, Honami! What a nice coincidence!

72

Minori

Alright, here's the Omikuji tube!
I recommend shaking it a few times before drawing anything out.

73

Honami

Okay... Here goes nothing!

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74

Minori

(H-Honami has such a stern look on her face! I don't think I've seen anyone take this so seriously...! Does she have a really big wish or something...?)

75

Honami

I'll take this one! Please!

76

Minori

Okay, lemme see!
Uh... #66! That should be right over here!

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77

Honami

No...!

78

Honami

A-Another “great curse”!! How?!

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Minori

A... A “great curse”?!

80

Ichika

Oh, I knew this would happen...

81

Len

<Yeah, she's been jinxing it left and right...>

82

Minori

(Wh-What do I do...?!
I need to cheer Honami up somehow...!)

83

Minori

Don't worry, Honami!
You'll be rewarded as long as you keep trying your best! I'm sure of it!

84

Honami

H-Hanasato...

85

Minori

H-How about you do another drawing...?! You'd still, unfortunately, have to pay for it, but I'm sure it'll be better than your last one...!

86

Honami

That's a small price to pay...
Okay, #34!

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Minori

Alright, here you are!

88

Honami

A-Another “curse”...!!

89

Minori

No, that's a good thing! That means you're improving! I'm sure you'll do even better if you keep trying!

90

Honami

Yes, you're absolutely right! Again...!

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Shiho

I don't think that's how these fortunes work...

92

Miku

<I doubt it too...>

93

Honami

I did it...! I got a “good blessing”!
Hanasato, I finally got one!

94

Minori

C-Congratulations!!
I knew you'd succeed as long as you kept trying!!

95

Saki

Hehe. Hona's happy, so it's all good♪

96

Shiho

Yeah, I guess you're right...

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97

Honami

Thank you for waiting!
I finally drew a “good blessing”!

98

Ichika

Hehe. I can see that.
Oh...

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99

Ichika

The bell...
It's already past midnight.

Shiho

You're right.
When did that happen...?

Honami

I-I'm so sorry...
We missed our chance because I got so caught up in drawing a good fortune...

Saki

No problemo!
We can just do it now. Ready...?

Everyone

Happy New Year!

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Ichika

Now then, shall we go make our wishes?

Saki

Yeah!
I'm gonna wish for a ton of stuff this year!!

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Haruka

Hehe...

Next Chapter: Practice As Usual