To You, My Caring Companion - 7: Put Your Heart Into It

A few hours later

Phoenix Bridal Fair Venue

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1

Mizuki

Wow, we did so much today!
We got to see a bunch of dresses and all the booths were super fun...

2

Emu

Our show was also really, really fun!

3

Mizuki

Totally! Plus, Kanade, Honami, you two looked so amazing in your dresses! That was a nice cherry on top!

4

Honami

Haha... I'm still a little embarrassed. But the dresses you and Emu chose also suited you both really well!

5

Kanade

I agree. The normal mock wedding you two did after us was nice to watch.

6

Mizuki

Hehe. That was really fun!
Thanks for doing that with me, Emu♪

7

Emu

Hehe. Your fluffy and sparkly dress was so cute☆

8

Kanade

Unfortunately, it's getting pretty late...

9

Mizuki

Oh, Honami has to work today, right? I guess we should start getting ready to head out, then.

10

Mizuki

But I kinda wanna take a look at what souvenirs they have first. Can you stay just a tad longer, Honami?

11

Honami

Yes, I should have time for that.

12

Mizuki

Okay. Then, let's cap off our trip by browsing through the souvenir section.

13

Emu

Okay!

14

Honami

(Oh, right... It's a bit late, but I should give Rin a chance to see the fair.)

15

Honami

Um, sorry...
There's actually something at the booth over there that I was meaning to buy...

16

Mizuki

There is?
Then, should we head over there first?

17

Honami

No, that's okay...!
Please go ahead and browse through the souvenirs!

18

Honami

I'll need a minute, but I'll be back soon.

19

Mizuki

Got it!
We'll see you in a bit!

20

Emu

Have fun, Honami!

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21

Mizuki

Then, let's go see what souvenirs they've got!

22

Mizuki

Is there anything you wanna get, Kanade?

23

Kanade

Oh...

24

Kanade

Actually, would you mind if I asked you two for a favor first...?

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25

Honami

Okay, this seems like a good place...

26

Honami

Rin, the coast is clear.

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27

Rin

<Okay!>

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28

Honami

I'm sorry for making you wait so long.

29

Rin

<That's totally fine! I actually managed to sneak in a few peeks and heard some of what you were all talking about!>

30

Rin

<Your acting was so cool during that show, Hona♪>

31

Honami

R-Rin...

32

Rin

<Haha! Hona, your face just turned bright red!>

33

Honami

*Sigh*
Anyway, I'll show you around the fair.

34

Rin

<Thanks!
I wanna see the places that you recommend♪>

35

Honami

Hehe. Sure. Then, let's go!

36

Honami

Okay, first... This is the wedding dress exhibit.

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37

Rin

<Wow! These dresses are so pretty!>

38

Rin

<I wish I could try some on!
Oh, what's this one called?!>

39

Honami

Oh, that one's a...

40

Rin

<Oh, Hona, look at the models!
Everyone looks so sparkly!>

41

Honami

Hehe. Yes, they do. I think they're having their fashion show now. Would you like to take a quick peek?

42

Rin

<Yeah, I wanna see!>

43

Rin

<Whoa! It's a real wedding hall!>

44

Rin

<You can be in a mock wedding here, right?!
I wish I could be in one...>

45

Honami

I may actually be able to make a veil for you... We can try having one in SEKAI the next time I'm there with the others.

46

Rin

<Really?! Woohoo☆>

47

Rin

<*Sigh*
That was so much fun. Thanks for showing me around, Hona!>

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48

Rin

<Oh, that reminds me...
How's that person you invited doing? Did she enjoy herself today?>

49

Honami

Oh...

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50

Honami

Yes, she enjoyed herself very much.

51

Honami

And it's all because you said I should invite her, Rin. Thank you very much for making that suggestion.

52

Rin

<Really?! That's great to hear!>

53

Rin

<But you deserve more credit for doing all the hard work, Hona! I'm so glad she's all smiles now!>

54

Honami

Me too!

55

Honami

Also, I'll make sure to bring the souvenirs you picked out over to SEKAI later. Please look forward to them.

56

Rin

<Awesome☆
Hehe. I can't wait!>

57

Rin

<Then, I think I'm gonna head back.
Thanks so much for today, Hona☆>

58

Honami

I'm glad you enjoyed everything so much, Rin. I'll see you later in SEKAI!

59

Rin

<Okay, see you! Bye bye!>

60

Honami

Let's see... The others should be...

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61

Honami

Ms. Yoisaki! There you are.
Wait, where are Mizuki and Emu...?

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62

Kanade

Welcome back, Ms. Mochizuki.
They're browsing through souvenirs right now.

63

Kanade

I'm a bit tired, so I decided to rest here in the meantime.

64

Honami

Oh, I see.
Then, let's wait for them together.

65

Kanade

Okay.

66

Kanade

Thank you, Ms. Mochizuki.

67

Honami

What?

68

Kanade

I had a lot of fun today because of you.

69

Honami

Oh...

70

Honami

I'm so happy to hear you say that...!

71

Honami

(Thank goodness...)

72

Honami

(I wasn't sure if I should at first, but I'm really glad I invited her out today.)

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73

Kanade

Oh, sorry. Someone must've just sent me a message. But who...?

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74

Honami

Um... Is everything okay...?

75

Kanade

Oh, um, yes...
It's nothing serious...

76

Kanade

The friend I told you about before just contacted me.

77

Kanade

I've been talking to her during the day lately, but she apparently won't be available tomorrow.

78

Honami

Did something happen...?

79

Kanade

No, no trouble or anything.
Just student council business.

80

Kanade

So, everything's fine.

81

Honami

Um...

82

Kanade

No, really. Everything's fine...
I was just a little surprised to receive a message from her is all.

83

Honami

Yes, I see...
I'm sorry for looking so worried.

84

Honami

Oh, would you like something warm to drink? It is starting to get a little chilly.

85

Honami

I'll go buy us something.
What would you like to have?

86

Kanade

Thank you.
Hm... Then, tea might be nice.

87

Honami

Okay, I'll be right back.

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88

Honami

Okay, tea and water.
That should do it...

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89

Honami

...

90

???

<Hona.>

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91

Honami

Huh? Rin...?

92

Rin

<Sorry, I'm still here...
I sorta didn't want to go back so soon.>

93

Rin

<Also, is that the person you were talking about? Ms. Yoisaki, right...?>

94

Honami

Oh... Yes, that's her.

95

Rin

<Is everything okay...?>

96

Honami

Oh...

97

Honami

Yes, everything's fine.
I was just thinking...

98

Honami

When I saw Ms. Yoisaki smile, I felt like I'd managed to help her feel better...

99

Honami

But I actually accomplished very little.

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Rin

<Hona...>

Honami

It's nothing to be surprised about, of course. I knew that cheering her up a little wouldn't actually solve what's going on with her and her friends...

Honami

I knew that, but my mind keeps wandering back towards it.

Rin

<I see...>

Rin

<But I still think you did a really great thing today, Hona...>

Rin

<I mean, I'd be beyond happy if I saw someone trying to do so much for me!>

Honami

Rin...

Rin

<I know! Hona, remember those vows you told me about earlier?>

Rin

<The thing about being with the person you care about for better or for worse?!>

Honami

Oh... Yes, of course.

Rin

<Hearing that almost brought me to tears! I mean, it's such a beautiful thought... Promising to be with someone through thick and thin no matter what!>

Rin

<So, even when Ms. Yoisaki thinks things are tough or tires herself out from trying so hard... I'm sure she feels better knowing that you're there for her!>

Honami

Oh, you think so...?

Rin

<Yeah! Which is why what you did for her today's gotta mean a lot to her...>

Rin

<And everything you usually do is really amazing too!
There's no two ways about it!>

Honami

What...?

Rin

<Am I wrong? You're always thinking about what's best for Ms. Yoisaki, right?>

Rin

<You make all this delicious food for her, clean her house, do her laundry... You put your whole heart into it...>

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Rin

<That's why I think you're a humongous source of support for her!>

Honami

Yes, I think I see what you mean...

Honami

Thank you, Rin.
I feel a little better now.

Rin

<Hehe. Great!
I feel better too after seeing you smile☆>

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