After school
Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy
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Student A
Valentine's Day is coming up!
I can't wait to share chocolates with everyone♪
I can't wait to share chocolates with everyone♪
Ichika
(Oh, actually, I think the mall's having a Valentine's Day fair. That might be a good place to look.)
Student A
What are you gonna make? I wanna try my hand at baking a chocolate tart.
Student B
You are...?
I was thinking about being lazy and just buying some...
I was thinking about being lazy and just buying some...
Student A
What?! Why?!
If we're gonna exchange them, they should all be homemade!
If we're gonna exchange them, they should all be homemade!
Student B
They don't absolutely have to be homemade. I mean, store-bought ones just look better and more appetizing, you know?
Student A
Y-Yeah, I get what you mean...
But homemade means that there's just that much more love baked into them, right?
But homemade means that there's just that much more love baked into them, right?
Ichika
(I agree that a homemade gift would do a better job of showing someone just how much you appreciate them as opposed to a store-bought one...)
Ichika
(No, now's not the time for this.
I need to hurry. I shouldn't keep Kusanagi waiting!)
I need to hurry. I shouldn't keep Kusanagi waiting!)
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Shibuya Park
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Ichika
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Nene
Really good.
I thought you also did well at Shibuya Festa, but you seem to just keep getting better and better.
I thought you also did well at Shibuya Festa, but you seem to just keep getting better and better.
Nene
You already had such a clear, refined voice, but it's like it's become even more refined...
Ichika
And it means a lot coming from you, Kusanagi. I feel like I've grown quite a bit now, so thank you.
Nene
At the same time, I should also be thanking you... I've learned so much by practicing with you, Hoshino.
Nene
It's so nice to be able to practice singing with someone else outside of the Wonder Stage like this.
Ichika
Yes! Oh, but... I'd like to get something to drink first. All this singing has made me parched.
Nene
Oh, I think I'd like something as well. There's a convenience store just right there, so let's head over together.
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Convenience Store Clerk
Thank you, have a nice day.
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Nene
There were so many different chocolates on display in front of the register too. I guess it really is just around the corner.
Ichika
When I heard them talking, I began thinking about what I'm going to do, but couldn't really come to a decision.
Ichika
Yes, my bandmates.
But I don't really know how to bake sweets or anything, so I initially thought about just buying something from the store...
But I don't really know how to bake sweets or anything, so I initially thought about just buying something from the store...
Ichika
But one of those girls said how it'd be more meaningful if you made a gift yourself... So, I sort of want to do that instead.
Nene
Yeah. I also initially thought that something store-bought would be fine... However, after rehearsal yesterday, we started talking about Valentine's Day...
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Emu
I'm gonna make some really amazing sweets, so stay tuned, everyone! I don't know what yet... But it's gonna be really awesome!
Nene
Unfortunately, I also don't really know how to bake and stuff, so I'm not sure what to do.
Nene
Yeah. Handmade accessories or trinkets... Food's not the only way to show someone that you appreciate them.
Ichika
Also, not being limited to sweets means we might have more options available to us.
Nene
Oh... N-No, that does sound fun.
I... I'd like to try making something with you, Hoshino.
I... I'd like to try making something with you, Hoshino.
Nene
But what could we make?
The only things that immediately come to mind are hair accessories and stuff...
The only things that immediately come to mind are hair accessories and stuff...
Nene
Right... We should go for something that everyone's gonna like, but that we can manage to make...
Nene
Wow, I didn't know that...
Then, she probably would know what to do in this sort of situation.
Then, she probably would know what to do in this sort of situation.
Ichika
I am. However, as much as I want it to be a surprise, I'd rather give a gift that's as nice as it can be...
Ichika
No, Kusanagi, it's okay. You don't need to apologize. Anyway, I'll try sending her a message now...
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Ichika
Umm...
<Sorry, I know this is sudden, but there's something I need to ask you. Kusanagi and I were trying to come up with something we can make for Valentine's Day...>
<Sorry, I know this is sudden, but there's something I need to ask you. Kusanagi and I were trying to come up with something we can make for Valentine's Day...>
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Honami
<How about scented candles?
They're actually pretty easy to make and hard to mess up.>
They're actually pretty easy to make and hard to mess up.>
Ichika
Scented candles...?
As in the ones that give off really nice aromas? You can make those yourself...?
As in the ones that give off really nice aromas? You can make those yourself...?
Nene
Yeah, that could be really good since anyone we give them to can get use out of them...
Ichika
You saved us, Honami. It's amazing how she can come up with an idea like this on the spot... Wait, huh...?! She keeps sending more...!
Ichika
Still, by comparison, I feel like scented candles are going to be the easiest to make and decorate.
Ichika
Then, I'll send Honami a reply...
<Thanks. I think we'll go with the scented candles that you first suggested.>
<Thanks. I think we'll go with the scented candles that you first suggested.>
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Ichika
She's already invited you, so you should be more than welcome to join us. To put you at ease, I can ask just to be sure.
Nene
(I-I'm kinda nervous... I haven't really had a chance to talk to Mochizuki before...)
Nene
(But I want to get to know her better. I don't want to let this opportunity go to waste...)
Next Chapter: Valentine's Day Worries