One Small Trip Before a Big Journey

Several minutes later
Red Brick Center - Building 1, 1st Floor

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1

Haruka

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Alright everyone, see you next time. Remember to keep this a secret, okay?
2

Elementary Schooler on a Field Trip

Okay! We promise!
Take care, Haruka!

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3

Haruka

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Phew, looks like they were satisfied.
4

Haruka

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(But that took much longer than I expected. I don't want to keep Hoshino and the others waiting, so I'd better hurry.)
5

Haruka

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(We were all supposed to go around as a group, but we ended up separating. I feel bad.)
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Haruka

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First things first, I need to go meet up with them as soon as I can.

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2nd Floor
Apparel Store

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7

Haruka

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(Where could they be?)
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Haruka

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(They just replied to my message saying they were in this shop, but...)
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???

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Oh! There she is!
Hey!

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10

Haruka

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Tenma! Everyone! I'm so sorry for making you wait...
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Haruka

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Hm? What are you all doing?
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Saki

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Heh heh heh...
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Saki

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Ta-da! We picked out some stuff that will create the perfect disguise for you, Haruka!
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Haruka

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What?
15

Sonoda

We were just talking about what a famous person would wear and what would suit you, and ended up trying on a bunch of stuff.
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Ichika

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A disguise that makes you look famous would defeat the purpose, though.
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Inoue

Oh, but don't worry! We didn't pick anything like that!
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Haruka

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Everyone...
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Saki

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This way you'll be able to walk around without being interrupted!
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Haruka

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Oh...
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Haruka

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You're right. Sorry for the trouble.
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Saki

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Ah! No, no, that's not what I meant!
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Saki

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I just want to enjoy today's trip as much as possible with you!
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Saki

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I mean, we got to be in the same group!
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Haruka

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Tenma...
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Ichika

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It's not just Saki. We all feel the same.
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Ichika

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I know that you really care about your fans, and perhaps it's selfish of us to feel this way.
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Ichika

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But we really want to make the most of this field trip and have fun with you.
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Inoue

We were thinking about what we can do to help, and the only thing we came up with was picking out some stuff for a disguise...
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Haruka

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(Everyone...)

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31

Miku

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It's a special occasion, so please enjoy your field trip as any high school students would!
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Haruka

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(That's right... I came here to have fun as any regular student would.)
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Haruka

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(I made plans with everyone for that purpose. And yet... I wasn't following through.)
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Haruka

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Thank you, everyone. That makes me happy.
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Haruka

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Yes, I do think a lot about my fans and want to give back what I can for their ongoing support.
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Haruka

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But even so, I also really want to have fun with all of you. And that is the truth.
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Haruka

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So, I think I'll take you up on your offer and let myself fully enjoy this trip!
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Saki

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Yeah! Let's all have a great time!
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Haruka

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Going back to the disguise, what items have you picked out?
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Saki

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Well, we had a hard time picking out a hat, but what do you think of this flat cap?
I think this would totally suit you♪
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Haruka

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Oh, that's nice. It has a simple design and I can probably wear this on any regular day too.
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Sonoda

Yeah, it looks really good on you!
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Ichika

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What about these sunglasses? I thought they would look really cool on you.
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Haruka

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I think I'll pass on those. They're a little too flashy and might actually attract more attention.
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Ichika

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Really?
46

Inoue

See? I told you those were too flashy!
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Ichika

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But I thought they'd look really good on her...

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Saki

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Glad that we were able to find something good!
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Sonoda

Yeah! It really suits you, Kiritani!
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Ichika

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I didn't realize that you could look so different just by wearing a hat. I don't think anyone will notice now.
51

Haruka

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Really? That's a relief. Now I should be fine to relax and just enjoy walking around.
52

Haruka

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So, what should we do next? Did you want to stay here for a little longer?
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Saki

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We managed to get the perfect disguise for you and I got my souvenirs, so I'm pretty satisfied!
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Ichika

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Me too. We finished up earlier than we planned, but shall we head out anyway?
55

Inoue

Okay!

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56

Passerby

Hey, did you see? Apparently Haruka Kiritani was here today.
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Passerby

Huh? Haruka Kiritani? You mean THE Haruka Kiritani?
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Passerby

Yup! She's trending on social media right now. Quite a few people are saying they saw her, so I think it's legit!
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Haruka

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(Oh no... They're talking about me.)
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Ichika

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Did people find out from hearing those kids before?
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Haruka

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I think so...
But it should be fine because of the hat you all picked out for me.
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Saki

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Oh! They're coming this way!

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Passerby

Apparently, she's really pretty and slim in person! I wish I could see her!
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Passerby

What if she's nearby?!
If we bump into her, let's try asking for a photo!
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Haruka

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...

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Everyone

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...
67

Haruka

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Looks like they left...
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Ichika & Saki

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*Sigh*
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Inoue

I was so anxious that they were going to recognize you!
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Ichika

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Me too... My heart was racing.
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Sonoda

I know, right?! My palms are so sweaty!
72

Saki

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Hehehe.
Operation Disguise was... A. Big. Success♪
73

Haruka

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Hehe.
Yes, it was.
Next Chapter: Led Onto The Water