(Okay, that felt pretty good just now.)
(My fingers are moving well, and I'm maintaining a steady rhythm.)
Ever since Jam Fest ended, I've been in good form.
(That was really fun...)
(More people than we were expecting ended up listening to our song.)
(I was thinking about calling it a day, but I wanna keep practicing for a bit longer.)
I just finished the second verse, so...
Shii, can I come in?
Oh... Yeah, sure.
The bath is ready, so I came to see if you wanted to go first.
Oh, it's already that late?
Sorry, I want to keep practicing, so I'll take mine later.
Oh, are you sure?
Then, I think I'll take mine now.
*Nod*
Um, Shii...?
You've been practicing late into the night for quite a while now. Please don't push yourself too hard, okay?
Huh? Yeah, I'll be careful.
Thanks, Shizuku.
Yawn...
(I think I stayed up too late again last night. I still feel kinda sleepy...)
(I should end practice early today and...)
Oh, Shiho, there you are!
Hey, I found her!
You did? Thank you for finding her so quickly.
Huh...?
Saki? Shizuku...?
What are you two doing here?
There's something we'd like to discuss with you. That's why we were looking for you.
Discuss with me?
I've got a bad feeling about this.
No, don't say that!
We've actually got some wonderful news that's sure to excite you!
Alright, fine... So, what is it?
Ahem.
Well, Shiho...
How would you feel about us taking a day trip together?!
A day trip...?
Yes, we'll travel somewhere a bit out of the way to have delicious food and see beautiful sights! Doesn't that sound wonderful?
Wonderful or no...
Why a day trip all of a sudden?
Hehe. The thing is, while walking to school earlier...
(It's been getting much cooler lately.)
(The leaves are changing color, there's a nice aroma of osmanthus in the air... A lovely autumn day in every respect.)
Shizuku! Good morning!
Good morning, Saki.
Huh...?
Hehe. You seem to have brought a bit of fall with you, Saki.
Huh?
There's a red leaf stuck to your hair.
Just give me a second to get it out...
Oh, thank you so much!
Alright, all done.
Hehe. Maybe it flew over on that breeze just now?
Also, this leaf's so pretty!
It really feels like, you know, it's fall!
Hehe. Very much so.
Wouldn't it be wonderful to enjoy the season by going to see the leaves somewhere...?
Yeah!
Oh, now that you mention it...
Our family tried to go one time when I was little.
Huh?
Tried to go...?
We didn't end up going, because it rained that day.
Tsukasa and I frowned out the window all day long.
Oh, really?
Something similar actually happened to us.
Huh?
In our case, it began to rain right when we got to the foot of the mountain. Shii and I felt so sad. I vividly remember us holding hands while staring at the rainy mountain.
Is that true?
Hehe. What a coincidence!
Oh, I know!
Since we're on the subject...
Huh?
Anyway, we still have to invite Tsukasa, but the Tenmas and Hinomoris are gonna go leaf-viewing together!
We call it... The “Leaf-Viewing Reattempt”!
Wait, what? Reattempt...?
Because all of us have experienced not getting to see the leaves! So, we're taking another crack at it!
Yeah, I was surprised to hear that both our families experienced something extremely similar. I get why you'd want to go...
But do any of us have time to take a trip right now?
Urgh... But Jam Fest is over, so we have a little time on our hands...
And I believe it's important to take breaks from time to time.
Yeah, but...
Please, Shiho!
I know it'll be fun if all four of us go!
And I would love to go on a trip with you, too. It's been so long, Shii...!
Please, Shii!
Please, Shiho!
Oh geez...
(To be fair, ever since Shizuku became an idol, we haven't really been able to go on trips as a family...)
(Plus...)
(I also felt really sad about not being able to see the leaves back then...)
Alright, I'll go.
Yes!
All systems are go for the Tenma-Hinomori Leaf-Viewing Reattempt!
You're making it even longer?
Hehe. What a cool name.
Honestly...
Oh, but you two will need to come up with the itinerary and stuff.
Yes, we'll take care of all that, while making sure we don't interfere with your practice schedule.
Alright, I'm gonna tell Tsukasa about this!
Hehe. I can't wait for our trip!