Yawn... I'm still pretty sleepy...

My legs still hurt from having to sit on my feet after getting caught. Honestly, this is going to haunt me...

But it's time to get back to business!

Because this is day two!
We're free to spend the day however we like!

Today, we'll be visiting Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and then seeing the Hyakki Yako Parade, yes?

That's the plan!
We'll also have some time before the parade to look for souvenirs!

Understood.
Oh, also...

Miyake and the others said that they'd like to meet up before the parade begins. Would you mind them joining us?

They sounded very interested after I told them that I'd be seeing it with you.

Yes, of course!
The more the merrier I say!

Still, you all chatted up a storm during our game of cards last night! I can say now that...

You've made some wonderful new friends, Rui!

Hehe. I'm also glad.
It's been quite a while since I had fun with my classmates like that.

Oh, here's the bus for Kiyomizu-dera Temple!
Let's get on, Rui!

Okay.

<Wow☆ This place is amazing!>

<But, is this really a stage?
Aren't there seats for the audience somewhere?>

Ah, no seats are necessary.
Especially since this is where one is supposed to perform for the temple's principal image.

<The principal... Huh?>

A statue of a very wise person who lived long ago and reached a state of pure enlightenment. It's over there. You face towards it when you perform.

<Cool!
So you get to do shows for a statue!>

Indeed! And if you look over there, you get a spectacular view of all of Kyoto!

<Wooow!>

<Thank you for agreeing to Miku and the others' request during your trip, Rui.>

Hehe. It's my pleasure.
Please let us know if there's anything you'd like to see as well, KAITO.

<I appreciate the offer...
But...>

<We should probably head back soon since there's quite a crowd here. We wouldn't want any of them to see us by accident.>

<Yeah.
Rui, we want you and Tsukasa to have lots and lots of fun!>

<What he said!
Oh, but you guys have to tell us all about what you did later♪>

<What she said!
So, enjoy your trip, you two!
We hope you make lots of fun memories together☆>

Yes, thank you.
We'll see you again in SEKAI.

<Okay♪ Bye bye!>

It was brief, but I'm glad we had a chance to show Miku and the others what Kyoto looks like.

As am I! I'm sure we'll have plenty of stories to tell them, but we should get them some of those famed mutsuhashi as a little gift!

Hehe. I agree.

Airi, Asahina, look!
It's so big!

Hm...?

That voice I just heard sounded awfully familiar...

Yes, it's very beautiful.
I can see why this is a World Heritage Site. The temple looks so solidly built.

And this view!
Wait, are you taking another video?

Of course!
I'm going to tell Minori and the others all about how our trip's going and... Oh no!

The screen just went black...
I wonder what happened.

Huh?
Hang on... Don't tell me you've only been taking videos since this morning!

Oh, is that bad?

Of course it's bad!
Your battery's probably totally drained!

I brought a portable charger for this trip, but I unfortunately lent it to another classmate this morning... Do you happen to have one, Momoi?

No, I left mine behind.
I didn't think we'd be streaming or anything...

Wh-What should I do...?!
Minori sounded so excited about hearing how our trip is going...

*Sigh*
Alright, I'll take a few videos here and there for you.

You will?!
Thank you so much, Airi!

That means I need to remember as much as I can about what we see and do so I can tell Minori and the others later...

Huh?

Oh...!
Whaaat?!

Oh, you're...

I thought it was you, Shizuku! Your mask threw me off at first...

Ah, with Airi Momoi in tow!
Oh, and you... We met during Shibuya Festa and New Year's...

Her name's Asahina, Tsukasa.
What brings you all to Kyoto?

We're here for our school trip.
Are you two as well, Kamishiro...?

What...?!
Miya Girls is also here for a school trip?!

What a coincidence...!
I never thought we'd see you two here, Tsukasa.

Tsukasa...?

You two must be very close to call each other by your first names.

Yes, because our little sisters are incredibly close!

Oh, I see.

Still... Hehe. This is quite the chance encounter.

Do you all know where you'll be visiting next?

We're free until the tour we signed up for this afternoon, so the three of us were thinking about visiting the shrine for the performing arts.

There's a shrine for the performing arts...?

Yeah, it's supposed to be dedicated to the deity of entertainment and the performing arts. Shizuku and I are idols after all.

We invited Asahina to join us and she said yes.

A shrine for the performing arts you say?! That sounds wonderful...!

Do you two have plans after this?

We were planning on walking around and buying some souvenirs for now. Later this evening, we'll be seeing a parade called the Hyakki Yako Parade where people dress up as folkloric spirits!

Folkloric spirits...?
That sounds interesting.

I agree...!
I'd like to see it since it sounds like a wonderful event to see in Kyoto.

We've set aside some time this evening to go buy souvenirs, so we could conceivably join you guys.

Hm...?
Shizuku, your group is about to visit that shrine... And our group will be seeing the parade later tonight...

Why don't we do both together?!

What?

In other words, you think we should merge groups...?

Indeed! Us meeting feels like more than just a coincidence! So, would you mind if we joined you?

Of course, if you'd like some privacy, we'll understand.

I don't think we mind...
But weren't you guys gonna go look for souvenirs?

Not a problem.
We seem to have given ourselves more time than we needed to see Kiyomizu-dera Temple, so we can just see what's available along the way.

Okay...
Then, let's go together.

Oh, also... Some friends will be joining us for the parade if that's alright with all of you.

Yes, of course.

Today, we're just students here to enjoy our school trip. Let's just try to have fun!

Hehe. It looks like this will be a fun day.

Then, we're set to go!
Thank you, Shizuku, Asahina, Airi Momoi!

Sure thing!

Wait, why are you only calling me by my full name?!

Oh, so... Saki always used to shout, “It's Happy Everyday!” whenever she saw you, so I began remembering that as your name...

In order to overwrite that, I've made it a habit to call you by your full name. I apologize if that feels awkward in any way...

O-Oh, I had no idea...
In that case, I don't mind...

Really?! Thank you, Airi Momoi!

Hey, keep your voice down!
Have you forgotten that I'm an idol?!

No, you're right!

Honestly, Tenma, it feels like I'm on a variety show whenever I talk to you...

Hehe. Anyway, thank you all for having us.

Likewise, Kamishiro.

Let's have as much fun as we can today!