Scramble Crossing
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Shizuku

Thank goodness we made it here on time.

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Shiho

On time? We're not supposed to meet for another thirty minutes...

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Shiho

We didn't have to rush out of the house like that.

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Shizuku

I know...

But what if Tsukasa and Saki also got here early out of sheer excitement?

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Shiho

Yeah, I don't think...

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???

Hey, Shiho! Shizuku!

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Tsukasa

Good morning to the both of you!

Wonderful weather for a day trip, wouldn't you say?!

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Shiho

They're really here...

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Shizuku

Good morning. I had a feeling that you two wouldn't be far behind us.

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Saki

Hehe. We ended up getting everything ready way before when we originally planned on leaving!

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Saki

We were both so excited that we decided to come here early!

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Shizuku

That's perfectly understandable. I was also so excited that I kept walking between my room and the front entrance.

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Shiho

You all sound like elementary schoolers who can't wait to go on a field trip...

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Tsukasa

Anyway, I'm glad we're all here.

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

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Saki & Shizuku

Yeah!

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Shiho

Anyway, let's start making our way towards the station.

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Shizuku

Okay!

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Saki

Oh, can we stop by the vending machines first? I forgot to buy a drink...

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Tsukasa

Our train isn't scheduled to depart for a little while, so you should have plenty of time. Just be careful!

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Saki

Okay! Then, I'll be right back!

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Shizuku

Actually, I might join you...

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Shizuku

Umm... Saki went that way, yes?

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Shiho

Okay, see you in...

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Shiho

No, Shizuku, wait!

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Tsukasa

Not good! She's sure to get lost!

We need to chase after her, Shiho...!

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Saki

A trip like this means...snacks!

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Saki

So, everyone, let's break out...!

The potato chips♪

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Shiho

I knew you'd bring some.

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Saki

Yeah, because they're yummy.

And I love the texture!

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Saki

I even have some mini-star ramen for you, Shiho♪

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Shiho

Wait, you bought some just for me?

Thanks...

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Shizuku

Come to think of it, Shii, you've loved these ever since you were little.

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Tsukasa

I'm also a longtime fan.

Particularly because it has “star” in its name! I remember a time when I had these every day!

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Shiho

I'd rather not be seen as that big a fanatic.

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Saki

Haha♪ Anyway, I'll open these up!

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Saki

Huh? Whoa...!

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Shizuku

Oh, it's all over the floor now.

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Tsukasa

H-Hurry, we need to clean this up!

Before we arrive at the next station!

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Saki

Oh, I'm so sorry...!

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Shiho

Oh, the next station's our stop.

Start packing, you guys.

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Saki

Okay!

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Tsukasa

Hmm... Hm...?

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Shizuku

Is something the matter, Tsukasa?

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Tsukasa

Where... Where is it...?!

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Tsukasa

Has anyone seen my ticket?!

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Saki

Wait, don't tell me you lost it!

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Tsukasa

I've checked all my pockets, bag and everywhere else! It's completely vanished! There's no way they're going to let me out of the station!

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Shiho

I mean, why didn't you just use your smart card?

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Tsukasa

The answer to that is simple! A physical ticket adds to the sentimental value of this trip!

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Shiho

Okay...?

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Shizuku

That reminds me... Didn't you put it in your wallet because you were worried that you'd lose it if you put it in one of your pockets?

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Tsukasa

Oh...

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Tsukasa

O-Of coooooourse!

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Tsukasa

Alright, we're here!

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Saki

*Stretch*

The air here feels so fresh and clean.

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Shizuku

And the village has such a wonderful atmosphere to it. I'm very much looking forward to exploring it.

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Shiho

*Sigh*

(We finally made it...)

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Shiho

(Our trip's just begun, but I'm already exhausted.)

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Saki

Hey, check it out!

They've got one of those stand-in boards! Let's take a group photo!

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Tsukasa

Oh, what a colorful cast of characters!

Alright, I'll be... This octopus at the top!

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Shizuku

Then, I'll be the tanuki.

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Saki

Let's go, Shiho! Hurry!

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Shiho

This only has room for three people, so I'll be the photographer for this one.

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Shizuku

Oh, you're right.

I wish we could all be in it together...

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Tsukasa

Then, why don't we switch once you've taken ours? I'll take over on the camera next, Shiho!

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Saki

Oh, Tsukasa, nice idea!

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Shiho

No, we don't need to take that many...

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Shiho

(Geez, these three really just do whatever they feel... They're the complete opposite of me. I have no way of predicting what they're gonna do next...)

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Shiho

(I can't let my guard down.)

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