Memories That Come With The Scent of Candles - 6: Let's Make Them Together

Yoisaki Household - Kitchen

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1

Honami

Thank you for having us over, Ms. Yoisaki.

2

Nene

Th-Thank you.

3

Ichika

Today really was a lot of fun.
And thank you again for letting us use your house for this.

4

Kanade

Thank you as well. I'm happy that I was able to do this with all of you. I hope we meet again soon...

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5

Kanade

Oh...

6

Kanade

(For some reason, the house seems even quieter than usual now that everyone's gone...)

7

Kanade

(But I'm used to being alone here...
Why does it feel so eerily silent?)

8

Kanade

(I know... I can try lighting the candle Hoshino gave me again. That might help calm my nerves...)

9

Kanade

Just light the wick and...
Yes, it really is beautiful...

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10

Kanade

(I wonder what Hoshino felt as she made this candle?)

11

Kanade

(I can't say for sure, but...)

12

Kanade

(It feels kind and emits this gentle, flowery aroma... It's kind of like Hoshino...)

13

Kanade

I'm glad I got a chance to make these scented candles. I hope Miku, Len and the others like them...

14

Kanade

(Oh, speaking of which...)

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15

Kanade

(Len seemed a little down that time...
I wonder what happened...?)

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16

Len

(It's almost Valentine's Day...)

17

Len

(But so much time has passed since I began thinking about what to do for it...)

18

Len

What should I do...?

19

???

Ah, Len...

20

Len

Huh...?

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21

Kanade

Good. I was just looking for you.

22

Len

Kanade...?
I-Is something the matter?

23

Kanade

So... I probably should've asked you this sooner, but you said something the other day that caught my attention...

24

Kanade

You also seemed a little down at the time.

25

Len

Which time...? Oh...!

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26

Len

But I wish I could do something like Mizuki and the others...

27

Len

Huh? Uhh... N-No, it's nothing serious...

28

Kanade

Oh, okay...

29

Kanade

I know you said it wasn't anything serious, but I'd like you to tell me if something is bothering you. I may be able to help...

30

Len

So, um... I was hoping to give Miku, you and the others some gifts for Valentine's Day...

31

Kanade

Gifts? For us...?

32

Len

Yeah, because I heard that you're supposed to spend the day giving gifts to those who mean the most to you.

33

Len

All of you have helped me so much, so I'd like to give back somehow...

34

Len

But I've been having so much trouble thinking of what to give...

35

Kanade

I see...

36

Kanade

Then, would you like to make some scented candles with me?

37

Len

What?

38

Kanade

Ms. Mochizuki... I mean, the housekeeper who I have cook and clean... She taught me how to make them earlier.

39

Kanade

I can make them on my own now and still have materials left to make some more, so I can teach you.

40

Kanade

That is, Len, if you'd like me to.

41

Len

Y-You will? Are you sure?

42

Kanade

Yes.

43

Len

Then... P-Please teach me...!
I want to make everyone gifts for Valentine's Day!

44

Kanade

Okay, then let's make them together.

Yoisaki Household - Kitchen

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45

Kanade

That's about it. How do you feel? Are you ready to make one?

46

Len

<Y-Yeah...! I think...>

47

Kanade

Don't worry. If you have any questions, I'll be right there to answer them for you.

48

Kanade

Still, I'm sorry that we couldn't make yours in SEKAI...

49

Kanade

Unfortunately, I don't have any portable stoves in my house.

50

Len

<N-No, that's okay.
I'm happy just being able to make them with you.>

51

Kanade

You are? Then, I'll do my best to help you make yours... Again, feel free to ask me for help whenever.

52

Kanade

Then, shall we get started...?

53

Kanade

Okay, it's changing colors nicely...
We'll mix the wax a little longer, and...

54

Len

<Um... Let it cool, so we can put in the scented oil next...!>

55

Kanade

Oh... Yes, that's right.
You have a good memory, Len.

56

Len

<H-Hehe...>

57

Kanade

Then, while we give it a chance to cool, why don't we pick out some fragrances?

58

Len

<Okay, umm...>

59

Kanade

There's no need to think so hard.
You can just choose the ones you think are nice.

60

Len

<Oh, really...?>

61

Kanade

Yes, but... If you still have trouble deciding, then...

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62

Honami

Hehe. In that case... Why not choose the ones that you like the most or suit the person receiving your candle?

63

Ichika

Oh, um... I was thinking about everyone who'd be receiving my candles, as well as which colors and flowers would suit them best...

64

Kanade

You could try thinking about the recipients of your candles.

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65

Len

<The recipients?>

66

Kanade

Yes... For example, you could think about what suits them best or will make them smile and such. That may help you find the answer you're looking for.

67

Len

<I see...>

68

Kanade

And if that still seems a bit too difficult, you can try remembering what everyone's like...

69

Len

<Okay... I'll try that...!>

70

Len

<So, Miku, Rin, Luka, MEIKO...
You and everyone else...>

71

Len

<Miku and the others aren't always together... They're separated most of the time, but they're always willing to help me whenever I get lost.>

72

Len

<Not just Miku. Rin, Luka, MEIKO...
They're all really nice...>

73

Len

<So are you and the others, Kanade.>

74

Kanade

Us too...?

75

Len

<Yeah... There are times when you look like you're in pain, but you're always doing your best to try and save others...>

76

Len

<Which is why I think you're all so kind. And that makes me want to support you in your efforts.>

77

Kanade

...

78

Len

<So... I'd like to choose a gentle fragrance that feels warm and can help cheer you up...>

79

Len

<*Gasp*
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to yammer on like that...>

80

Kanade

No, that's okay...

81

Kanade

Still, alright... A warm and gentle fragrance...

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82

Kanade

It smells sweet... And fruity... Apples?

83

Ichika

Yes, I thought so too at first!
Apparently, it's chamomile, but it really does smell sweet and gentle like the way apples do.

84

Kanade

Then, let's try this one.
It's chamomile, but it smells like apples.

85

Kanade

It has a sweet and fruity fragrance to it, which I also vaguely think has some warmth to it...

86

Len

<Oh... O-Okay...! That sounds perfect...! I think I'll go with that...>

87

Kanade

Hehe. Then, let's try using it.

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88

Kanade

Okay, it's hardened. Your candle's all done, Len.

89

Kanade

Len? Is something wrong?

90

Len

<Oh, um... I just thought that it looks really pretty... Also, I'm amazed that it turned out so well...>

91

Len

<Now... I can make candles like you and your friends, Kanade...!>

92

Kanade

Yes, and I'm sure everyone will enjoy your gifts to them...

93

Len

<Kanade... Um... Thanks...
I'm really happy that I have something to give now...>

94

Len

<I wouldn't have been able to do anything like this by myself...>

95

Kanade

No, don't say that...
You were able to make this scented candle because you said that you wanted to and put in the effort, Len.

96

Kanade

All I did was help you a little.

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Len

<Thanks, Kanade...>

98

Len

<Um... I really appreciate you teaching me how to make scented candles... And I'm really happy that I got to make one with you...>

99

Kanade

With me...?

Len

<Yeah. I think it's always fun when you get to do stuff like this with someone else.>

Kanade

(Fun...?)

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Kanade

Yes, I agree...

Len

<Oh, Kanade, before I forget...!
Please keep what we did today a secret.>

Len

<Because... I want to surprise everyone with my Valentine's Day gifts.>

Kanade

Okay... Oh, in that case...
Please keep the fact that I made scented candles for everyone a secret as well.

Kanade

My plan is to also surprise them.

Len

<O-Okay...! Then, this will be our little secret.>

Next Chapter: A Present For Everyone