Chairman!
Ah, MORE MORE JUMP!
I apologize for having you all gather on such short notice.
That's okay. Are we really running short on bookmarks?
Yes, more runners than we were expecting have applied, so it looks like we're not going to have enough to go around...
We were hoping to give everybody one, but we may need to start considering a first-come-first-serve policy.
It's such a shame. We were hoping everyone could go home with a beautiful little memory of our town.
Oh...
That's why we began holding the town marathon.
Showing people just how beautiful this place is should help bring in more tourists and new residents...
Pardon me!
Huh?
Can you tell us how many bookmarks we're currently short?
How many? I'd say about 400 would cover it...
Okay. A hundred per person, then.
Oh...
Hehe. You're right!
Wait, what are you saying?
There's still enough time for each of us to make a hundred more. Then, we'll have enough for everyone.
B-But!
We couldn't possibly ask you to go that far...
It's okay! We're the ones who suggested that we pass out bookmarks in the first place!
Please let us do this.
We want to put smiles on the faces of everyone in this town and all those who participate in the marathon.
Girls...
Then, please do.
I'd love to help out, but we still have things to do for tomorrow.
That's okay. You can leave this to us.
Let's start by checking how many extra flowers we have. If we need more...
I can ask the flower shop to see if they have the ones we're using. I'll do something about the budget.
Thank you very much!
In that case, we should be able to dry them out in time by using the microwave.
Alright, Airi, Shizuku, could you two check our reserves and go with the chairman to get the flowers we need?
Okay!
Minori, can you gather up all the tools so we can get started right away? I'll bring the materials.
Got it!
I'll help you carry everything!
...
Keep the cameras rolling.
O-Of course!
Phew...
Okay, that makes about twenty total.
Wow, that's a lot already!
Though, we still have a long way to go until 400.
Alright, that means we gotta really get cracking!
Yes, but we should also make each one with care.
Oh, you're really going at it.
Huh?
Honestly, why didn't you come tell us?
Everyone!
But what are you doing here?
We should be asking you that.
Oh...
Are they sure about this?
I mean, they're idols, right?
We apologize for doing this without consulting you all, but...
If the chairman hadn't told us, then you would've ended up doing all the work.
Huh?
Wait, but...
Ah, don't look at us like that.
I understand why you'd be hesitant.
We didn't exactly welcome you with open arms.
We thought you and that television crew were really just here for some feel-good footage.
But when we actually bothered looking...
You've all worked so hard for our town.
Even when the cameras weren't on, you got muddy harvesting crops and you built that big stage. I honestly couldn't believe my eyes.
But it made us really happy.
Oh...
Besides, this is our town.
That means it's our duty to act.
Right. What we mean to say is...
Let's do this, together.
...!
Thank you very much.
(That's so great to hear.)
It's normal for them to be wary of outsiders and those they think they can't rely on. Their town is just that precious to them.
So, it's up to us to be the best diplomats we can, to help ease their worries.
We have to take this marathon and our interactions with the locals very seriously. We need to show them that we're going to do our absolute best.
(Our feelings made it through to them.)
Oh, Haruka, your flowers are lined up so nicely. Can you show me how to do that?
Thank you.
You see, even if the flowers stick out a little at first, they'll shrink into position like this.
Oh, so that's the trick!
Also, you don't necessarily have to line them up in a row. You can actually layer them together too...