One Small Trip Before a Big Journey

Outside the Red Brick Center

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Saki

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*Sigh*
That was so much fun!
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Haruka

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It was interesting to see so many different kinds of shops.
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Saki

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Yeah! I couldn't help but get carried away looking around the shop with all sorts of stuff from Scandinavia. Having some of that in my room would totally brighten my mood any day!
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Sonoda

I've always liked those kinds of things too!
Also, can we talk about how nice those fragrance shops were?
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Inoue

Actually, yes. Not only were the scents really nice, but the way they displayed all of the perfumes was so pretty too.
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Saki

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You can say that again!
All of the shops were pretty busy, huh? I thought it'd be quieter since it's a weekday, but I guess I was wrong!
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Saki

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Speaking of which, is it just me or has it gotten even busier?
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Haruka

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Oh, so you think so too? I was just thinking that a bit earlier...
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Saki

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I guess it is also after lunchtime, but I wonder... Could they be looking for Haruka?
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Ichika

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That is a possibility. The people that passed by us before did say that they saw posts about her on social media.
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Ichika

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Here, look. This video has the title, “Haruka Kiritani being sweet to elementary school kids!”
It's trending and there's four thousand likes on it already.

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Saki

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What?! F-Four thousand?! That's amazing! Good work, Haruka!
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Inoue

Now's not the time to be celebrating!
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Ichika

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“Red Brick Center” is written in the description, so I'm sure that's why people came looking.
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Haruka

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It seems like leaving early was the right decision...
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Saki

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Hehe, now that we're heading off somewhere else, I'm sure we won't have to worry about anyone finding us!
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Haruka

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Well then, let's head over to—

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Haruka

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Wah...!
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Saki

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Whoa! What was that?!
That strong wind just came out of nowhere... Huh?
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Haruka

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Ah! My hat!
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Passerby

Huh? That girl over there, is that...
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Haruka

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*Gasp*
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Haruka

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(Oh no...
Even if it was just for a second, our eyes met...)
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Saki

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Wh-What should we do?! At this rate...
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Inoue

Kiritani's going to be found out and there's nowhere to hide!
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Saki

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Oh, what if we hide her with our bodies?!
But that would look super unnatural!

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Haruka

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Whoa! Hoshino?!
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Ichika

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Kiritani! This way!
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Haruka

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Huh?
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Ichika

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Let's get on that! I think we'll make it just in time!
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Haruka

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That? Do you mean the water taxi?

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Inoue

Hoshino?!
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Sonoda

Sh-She just suddenly grabbed Kiritani's hand and took off...
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Saki

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Oh, Ichi.
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Saki

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But, that's a relief. I'm sure Haruka will be fine.
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Inoue

Saki?
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Saki

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Alright, now it's my turn...
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Saki

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Ah! Look over there!
There's Haruka!
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Passerby

What? Where?!
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Saki

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Looks like she went to that park over there!
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Passerby

Really? Shall we go have a look?

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Saki

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Heh heh heh! Another big success!
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Inoue

Nice work, Saki! You're a genius!
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Saki

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Hehehe, you flatter me as you should!
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Saki

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(To be honest... I feel kind of bad for doing something like this to Haruka's fans.)
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Saki

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(But this is our one field trip together. If this is what needs to be done for Haruka to enjoy herself, then...)
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Sonoda

So what should we do now?
Should we follow them?
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Inoue

I think they got on the water taxi, right?
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Saki

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Yup!
Let's go ahead and wait for them at their arrival terminal!
Water Taxi

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Ichika

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Huff... Huff... Huff...
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Ichika

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Sorry for suddenly dragging you like that.
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Haruka

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It's okay, I'm glad you did.
Looks like there aren't many people here, so we should be able to relax.
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Haruka

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There were quite a lot of people looking over there, and if they'd found me, I don't know if we'd have been able to carry on with our field trip.
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Haruka

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More importantly, I'm sorry for all of this. Because of me, we both got separated from the others.
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Ichika

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No, it's okay. Also, Saki sent a message just before.
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Haruka

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What?
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Ichika

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Here, in the group chat. “We'll be waiting at the arrival terminal!”
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Haruka

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Oh, you're right. I completely missed that...
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Ichika

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It might not seem that way, but Saki has a good head on her shoulders, so I think we have nothing to worry about.
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Ichika

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I'm sure they'll be having fun in their own way.

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Ichika

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Oh, right on cue.
They just sent a message and a photo.
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Saki's Message

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<We're on the way to the arrival terminal now! We'll be enjoying ourselves, so make sure you two have fun too♪>
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Ichika

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They're all feeding each other.
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Haruka

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They sure are. Looks like they're having fun.
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Ichika

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You said that we got separated, but I think it's fine since it'll only be for a little while.
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Ichika

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It's not like we'll never see each other again. Once we meet up, let's make the most of the rest of the day and enjoy ourselves.
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Haruka

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Hoshino...
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Haruka

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Yes, you're right. Thank you.
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Ichika

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Hm? Ah!
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Ichika

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Saki and the others are eating crepes! I'm jealous, they look so good.
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Haruka

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Oh, you're right. You can tell from the look on their faces too. It's like they're saying, “Yum!”
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Ichika

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That's a little unfair.
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Haruka

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Then, shall we give them a taste of their own medicine?
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Ichika

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Their own medicine?
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Haruka

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Yes. It's not food, but... We have a beautiful view of the water. Why don't we send a photo?
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Ichika

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Sounds good. Let's do that.
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Haruka

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So, what pose should we do?
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Ichika

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Huh, a pose? Do you mean like peace signs?
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Haruka

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Well, yes, but I was thinking that maybe we can do something a little cuter.
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Ichika

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A cuter pose?
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Haruka

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Yes. For example, we can make hearts with our fingers and place them next to our cheeks.
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Ichika

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Oh, I see... Then, how about a pose of us eating sweets? Saki and the others got to eat crepes, so we should try to rival that.
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Haruka

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Sweets? That's a good idea.
But would that come across without having any actual sweets?
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Ichika

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About that... The thing is, I actually have some donuts.
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Ichika

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Here. I got them at the souvenir shop and thought that they might be a nice snack for all of us.
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Haruka

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Wow, they look so yummy. But, are you okay with that?
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Ichika

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Well, I'd say it's perfect payback for the crepes.
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Haruka

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Hehe, right.
Okay, lean in.

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Haruka

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Hoshino, maybe try nibbling it.
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Ichika

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L-Like this?
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Haruka

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Ooh, that's cute. Okay, here we go.

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Ichika

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H-How does it look?
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Haruka

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It looks great. Alright, I'll send this over.
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Ichika

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Oh, okay. Thank you. It's a little embarrassing, but I wonder how they're going to react.

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Saki's Message

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<You're eating our snacks?! I thought you said they were for all of us?!?!>
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Ichika

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Hehe, she sent an angry stamp.
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Haruka

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Operation Payback was a success, then.
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