A few hours later
Phoenix Bridal Fair Venue
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!
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...?
25
Honami
Okay, this seems like a good place...
26
Honami
Rin, the coast is clear.
27
Rin
<Okay!>
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.
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!>
48
Rin
<Oh, that reminds me...
How's that person you invited doing? Did she enjoy herself today?>
49
Honami
Oh...
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...
61
Honami
Ms. Yoisaki! There you are.
Wait, where are Mizuki and Emu...?
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.)
73
Kanade
Oh, sorry. Someone must've just sent me a message. But who...?
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.
88
Honami
Okay, tea and water.
That should do it...
89
Honami
...
90
???
<Hona.>
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.
100
Rin
<Hona...>
101
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...
102
Honami
I knew that, but my mind keeps wandering back towards it.
103
Rin
<I see...>
104
Rin
<But I still think you did a really great thing today, Hona...>
105
Rin
<I mean, I'd be beyond happy if I saw someone trying to do so much for me!>
106
Honami
Rin...
107
Rin
<I know! Hona, remember those vows you told me about earlier?>
108
Rin
<The thing about being with the person you care about for better or for worse?!>
109
Honami
Oh... Yes, of course.
110
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!>
111
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!>
112
Honami
Oh, you think so...?
113
Rin
<Yeah! Which is why what you did for her today's gotta mean a lot to her...>
114
Rin
<And everything you usually do is really amazing too!
There's no two ways about it!>
115
Honami
What...?
116
Rin
<Am I wrong? You're always thinking about what's best for Ms. Yoisaki, right?>
117
Rin
<You make all this delicious food for her, clean her house, do her laundry... You put your whole heart into it...>
118
Rin
<That's why I think you're a humongous source of support for her!>
119
Honami
Yes, I think I see what you mean...
120
Honami
Thank you, Rin.
I feel a little better now.
121
Rin
<Hehe. Great!
I feel better too after seeing you smile☆>
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