What? You got me a present...?!
Yeah, but it's really nothing special...
No, don't say that!
I mean, Shii, it's from you... I couldn't be happier!
So, can I open it?
Yeah, sure.
Oh, what a cute little rabbit...!
Its eyes sparkle, and it has such a fluffy tail...!
This is so wonderful.
Are you really sure I can have this?
Well, yeah. It's for you.
Also, it isn't just a souvenir... It's a small token of appreciation for all the support you've given me.
So, thanks.
And good luck with work...
Shii...!
Geez, I knew this would happen!
Personal space!
But you just gave me this wonderful gift and wished me good luck...! I don't know what else to do with myself!
Thank you, Shii! Thank you so much!
I promise to return the favor.
Oh, I know! You also like rabbits, so I could get you a similar accessory and...
No need.
That would sort of defeat the purpose...
Plus, I already got the same brooch.
What...?!
Shii, you wanted us to match?
No, you're getting the wrong idea.
I bought it because I also wanted one. They just happen to match.
Hehe. We always used to wear matching outfits when we were little. It'll be just like back then♪
Again, wrong idea...!
I know! Then, Shii...
Why don't we go somewhere together with our brooches on?
T-Together?!
No, that'd be way too...
Please, Shii!
We're going to have an absolutely wonderful time if we go out together with our brooches! I'm sure of it!
Please...?
Geez...
I beg you...!
Fine, just this once...
Yes! That's a promise, Shii♪
Okay, I promise.
(I wasn't expecting this to happen...)
(Still... If she's this happy about it, then I'm glad I got one for myself too.)
(It's something that I'd never buy normally, but Mizuki definitely had a point about turning it into a keychain...)
(I have to admit that it's really cute...
Walking around with it on might be nice.)
(The next time I see Mizuki and the others, I should thank them again for helping me pick these out...)
Hmm... This effect still doesn't feel right.
The melody's pretty mellow, so I could try slowing down the transitions and...
Oh, it's already three in the morning...?
We walked around a ton at the mall, so I guess I should be feeling sleepy...
<Amia, that asset you asked for is done. Mind taking a look?>
What? Enanan's already finished...?!
Yeah, it's exactly what I wanted...!
<Thanks! It's perfect!>
Even though it's New Year's, everyone's hard at work... That means I should probably keep going for a little bit longer!
Alright, I'll try using this asset and...
Mizuki, are you still awake?
Huh?
Sis, you're still up?
Oh, were you working on something...?
Sorry, there's something I wanted to give you.
Give me...?
Here you go.
Wow, a scrunchie...!
It's so frilly and cute...!
Wait, huh?
This looks like...
*Nod*
It's the same style as the one you gave Mafuyu.
I tried replicating it in a different color.
Also, if they'd like...
I made some for Kanade and Ena.
Wait, you made some for them too?!
Wow! Ena's gonna be especially happy!
But why'd you make one for each of us...?
Today, after meeting Kanade and Mafuyu, I realized just how much everyone in your group means to you.
So, I thought they'd serve as a nice charm...
They're my way of wishing you'll always be together.
So we'll always be together...
I understand if you think it's too much...
No, I really appreciate the thought...
Thanks, Sis...!
I'll give these to Kanade and Ena the next time I see them.
You gave me the push I needed again...
What...?
Us shopping today...
It reminded me of when I was little.
You cheered me up when my classmates said all those mean things to me...
What you said back then allowed me to keep liking the things I thought were cute.
No, not just then...
So, Mizuki, what do you want to do?
What?
I'll be happy as long as you believe in what you believe, Mizuki. I always have and always will.
Don't mind what anybody else thinks, Mizuki. Your feelings come first. That's why I asked.
Also, don't you want her to get more joy from the things that she loves deep down...?
Then, why don't you go over to her and give her some suggestions?
When my pain was at its worst, and even now...
You've been placing how I feel at the forefront...
That's probably why I still like what I like and have been enjoying things lately.
So, thank you. For everything...
I see...
I'm glad to hear that I've been able to help.
However, Mizuki, I also need to thank you...
Huh? Why?
Because you're the reason I decided to become a designer at all.
Remember how happy you were every time I made clothes for you when you were little? That always put a big smile on my face.
That's when my hobby of designing clothes turned into a passion. I wanted you to keep feeling that way...
Before I realized it, I was doing what I could to make others smile by making clothes for them.
Even now, I'm reminded of that feeling anytime you say how cute the outfits I make are.
Which is why, no matter how hard things get, I'm able to keep trying...
Oh, I had no idea...
But I know you're gonna become a great designer who makes everybody smile, Sis...
I mean, just look at me.
I've known forever that you make the best outfits in the world!
So, I'll be rooting for you...
Keep doing your best, Sis!
Hehe. Thank you, I will...!
I'll be rooting for you as well...
I want you to keep cherishing your true feelings.
I will...
(I'm honestly still a little scared, but...)
Thanks, Sis.
I promise to keep doing my best.