Several minutes later
Red Brick Center - Building 1, 1st Floor
1
Haruka
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!
3
Haruka
Phew, looks like they were satisfied.
4
Haruka
(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
(We were all supposed to go around as a group, but we ended up separating. I feel bad.)
6
Haruka
First things first, I need to go meet up with them as soon as I can.
2nd Floor
Apparel Store
7
Haruka
(Where could they be?)
8
Haruka
(They just replied to my message saying they were in this shop, but...)
9
???
Oh! There she is!
Hey!
10
Haruka
Tenma! Everyone! I'm so sorry for making you wait...
11
Haruka
Hm? What are you all doing?
12
Saki
Heh heh heh...
13
Saki
Ta-da! We picked out some stuff that will create the perfect disguise for you, Haruka!
14
Haruka
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.
16
Ichika
A disguise that makes you look famous would defeat the purpose, though.
17
Inoue
Oh, but don't worry! We didn't pick anything like that!
18
Haruka
Everyone...
19
Saki
This way you'll be able to walk around without being interrupted!
20
Haruka
Oh...
21
Haruka
You're right. Sorry for the trouble.
22
Saki
Ah! No, no, that's not what I meant!
23
Saki
I just want to enjoy today's trip as much as possible with you!
24
Saki
I mean, we got to be in the same group!
25
Haruka
Tenma...
26
Ichika
It's not just Saki. We all feel the same.
27
Ichika
I know that you really care about your fans, and perhaps it's selfish of us to feel this way.
28
Ichika
But we really want to make the most of this field trip and have fun with you.
29
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...
30
Haruka
(Everyone...)
31
Miku
It's a special occasion, so please enjoy your field trip as any high school students would!
32
Haruka
(That's right... I came here to have fun as any regular student would.)
33
Haruka
(I made plans with everyone for that purpose. And yet... I wasn't following through.)
34
Haruka
Thank you, everyone. That makes me happy.
35
Haruka
Yes, I do think a lot about my fans and want to give back what I can for their ongoing support.
36
Haruka
But even so, I also really want to have fun with all of you. And that is the truth.
37
Haruka
So, I think I'll take you up on your offer and let myself fully enjoy this trip!
38
Saki
Yeah! Let's all have a great time!
39
Haruka
Going back to the disguise, what items have you picked out?
40
Saki
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♪
41
Haruka
Oh, that's nice. It has a simple design and I can probably wear this on any regular day too.
42
Sonoda
Yeah, it looks really good on you!
43
Ichika
What about these sunglasses? I thought they would look really cool on you.
44
Haruka
I think I'll pass on those. They're a little too flashy and might actually attract more attention.
45
Ichika
Really?
46
Inoue
See? I told you those were too flashy!
47
Ichika
But I thought they'd look really good on her...
48
Saki
Glad that we were able to find something good!
49
Sonoda
Yeah! It really suits you, Kiritani!
50
Ichika
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
Really? That's a relief. Now I should be fine to relax and just enjoy walking around.
52
Haruka
So, what should we do next? Did you want to stay here for a little longer?
53
Saki
We managed to get the perfect disguise for you and I got my souvenirs, so I'm pretty satisfied!
54
Ichika
Me too. We finished up earlier than we planned, but shall we head out anyway?
55
Inoue
Okay!
56
Passerby
Hey, did you see? Apparently Haruka Kiritani was here today.
57
Passerby
Huh? Haruka Kiritani? You mean THE Haruka Kiritani?
58
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!
59
Haruka
(Oh no... They're talking about me.)
60
Ichika
Did people find out from hearing those kids before?
61
Haruka
I think so...
But it should be fine because of the hat you all picked out for me.
62
Saki
Oh! They're coming this way!
63
Passerby
Apparently, she's really pretty and slim in person! I wish I could see her!
64
Passerby
What if she's nearby?!
If we bump into her, let's try asking for a photo!
65
Haruka
...
66
Everyone
...
67
Haruka
Looks like they left...
68
Ichika & Saki
*Sigh*
69
Inoue
I was so anxious that they were going to recognize you!
70
Ichika
Me too... My heart was racing.
71
Sonoda
I know, right?! My palms are so sweaty!
72
Saki
Hehehe.
Operation Disguise was... A. Big. Success♪
73
Haruka
Hehe.
Yes, it was.
Next Chapter: Led Onto The Water