Lunch break
Kamiyama High School - Rooftop
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Tsukasa
O-Okay...? Limbo in a bamboo forest...? Yes, I agree that it goes with this particular scene, but it's also starting to turn into some sort of comedic skit...
Tsukasa
Heh heh heh! I am a class representative after all! The teachers told me the other day about how we'd be doing this soon!
Rui
But people don't usually like it when I try to put on a show during a school trip. I've even been scolded before for just making a few props in the hotel.
Tsukasa
I appreciate the fact that you love putting on shows wherever and whenever, but why not try doing something else for a change?
Tsukasa
You only get one chance in life as a high schooler to go on this trip! It's like a one-night-only performance!
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Rui
(Enjoying the school trip...
I did have fun when I participated in the sports festival...)
I did have fun when I participated in the sports festival...)
Class 2-B
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Class Representative
That concludes our overview.
Rui
(Days one and three involve sightseeing with our groups, while we have day two to ourselves. That seems fairly standard...)
Class Representative
We will now be forming our groups. We're free to choose whoever, but we're limited to groups of four.
Rui
(Based on the explanation we just heard, we'll be doing most things with our groupmates, including sleeping in the same room.)
Male Student A
Alright, we're all set!
Male Student B
Yeah, the gang's all here!
Female Student A
Can't we have a group of five...?
Female Student B
Or could we split into a two and a three? Oh, wanna ask the class rep to see if we can have a group of five?
Rui
(I've been able to talk to more of my classmates since the sports festival, but I'm not sure who'd want me in their group for this trip...)
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???
Hey, uh... Kamishiro, do you have a minute?
Miyake
It's Miyake!
I helped with the equipment during the sports festival... But enough of that. I'm here to ask...
I helped with the equipment during the sports festival... But enough of that. I'm here to ask...
Miyake
Do you wanna join our group?
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Miyake
W-Wait, uhh...! I'm sorry!
I know I probably seem like a complete stranger to you.
I know I probably seem like a complete stranger to you.
Miyake
Actually, I've been meaning to chat with you for a while now.
Miyake
Yeah, 'cause I like gadgets and stuff too.
The drones you make are so cool.
The drones you make are so cool.
Miyake
But I sorta never got the opportunity until now, you know? That's why I thought I should take this chance to get to know you better.
Miyake
Also, there are two others already besides me. Hayashi and Taniyama are their names, over there by the wall. You'd be our fourth!
Hayashi
Hey, he's looking this way...
I guess Miyake's having trouble getting Kamishiro to join us...
I guess Miyake's having trouble getting Kamishiro to join us...
Taniyama
Does this mean he needs backup?!
If so, I'll go help!
If so, I'll go help!
Miyake
H-Haha. Sorry, I know this is all happening really suddenly... It's also probably pretty obvious that I'm not exactly the outgoing type, so... I-If you don't want to join us, we'll understand!
Miyake
But it would be nice to have you in our group, Kamishiro...!
Miyake
R-Really...?!
Thanks so much!!
Thanks so much!!
Miyake
Hey, guys!
Kamishiro said he'd join!
Kamishiro said he'd join!
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After school
School Gate
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Rui
Hello, Tsukasa. Thank you for waiting. Now, let's head over to the Wonder Stage and...
Tsukasa
Oh, she just sent me a message saying that we should go on ahead without her because her teacher asked for her help with something.
Tsukasa
More importantly, how did that discussion go with your class? In our class, we decided our groups already...
Rui
To my surprise, a classmate asked me to join his group. He said he wanted to take this opportunity to get to know me better.
Tsukasa
You're apparently known as the “Explosive Mad Scientist” to some people, so I wasn't sure if anyone would invite you into their group...
Tsukasa
Um, I'm not sure a “humble director” would run so many experiments at school that end in explosions...
Rui
I don't want to raise my expectations too high, but I am sort of looking forward to spending time with them.
Tsukasa
Oh, also.
Do you already have plans for the second day? We're free to do whatever we like.
Do you already have plans for the second day? We're free to do whatever we like.
Tsukasa
We're free to mingle with students from other classes, and there's something I'd like to see with you.
Tsukasa
Yes, it's called the “Hyakki Yako Parade”, as in “Night Parade of One Hundred Spirits”. It takes place somewhere a little way away from downtown... Oh, this website has a good explanation.
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Tsukasa
You get to watch as people walk in a parade while dressed as monsters and spirits from folklore!
Rui
Interesting... “All are free to participate and dress up.” Yes, this does sound like fun.
Tsukasa
See what I mean?! The costumes some of these people make are unbelievable! Professional designers also usually take part, so I'm sure you'll find some inspiration for our shows!
Rui
Hehe...
It's usually me that people have pegged as the show enthusiast, but your fanaticism for shows also seems to know no bounds.
It's usually me that people have pegged as the show enthusiast, but your fanaticism for shows also seems to know no bounds.
Tsukasa
There's also somewhere else that I'm hoping to visit! We'll need to go there before the parade if we can!
Rui
Well, Kiyomizu-dera Temple is part of a World Heritage Site after all... But why are you so interested in it...?
Tsukasa
That's exactly right!
It is the duty of a future star such as myself to stand on the biggest stages in the world!
It is the duty of a future star such as myself to stand on the biggest stages in the world!
Rui
(Sightseeing with classmates I don't normally interact with, and seeing that parade with Tsukasa...)
Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy - Classroom
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Shizuku
Students who wish to do the tour of Kiyomizu-dera Temple are supposed to gather here, right, Airi?
Airi
It's nice how our school's okay with us joining tours and stuff with students from different classes.
Airi
And I'm so glad this trip doesn't conflict with work or anything. So, let's try to have as much fun as we... Huh?
Mafuyu
Yes, they went for traditional crafts...
Unfortunately, that group reached full capacity, so I decided to drop out. Also, I feel that I should see Kiyomizu-dera Temple at least once during my life.
Unfortunately, that group reached full capacity, so I decided to drop out. Also, I feel that I should see Kiyomizu-dera Temple at least once during my life.
Shizuku
I know...!
Why don't we go sightseeing together as a group? What do you think, Airi?
Why don't we go sightseeing together as a group? What do you think, Airi?
Next Chapter: Kyoto, Here We Come!