Welcome, everyone.

What brings you all here today?

The new demo's finished, so we were hoping to listen to it with you and the others, Miku.

Oh, really...?

I can't wait to hear what it's like.

Me neither.

Oh... No Mizuki today either?

No, still too busy it seems.

I see...

...

(I tried going everywhere I thought Mizuki would be multiple times since then...)

(But I'm still having no luck...)

(Has Mizuki just been at home this whole time...?)

(Asking Shiraishi to help is sorta my last resort, but I don't think I have a choice at this point...)

(Still...)

Is something wrong, Ena...?

You haven't said anything today.

Oh...

Uhh...

Is it about Mizuki...?

What?! H-How did you know...?

You've been like this ever since Mizuki stopped showing up.

Sorry...

Mafuyu's right...

I can't tell you guys much, but...

...

Um, Ena?

Is there anything I can do to help?

Huh...?

I don't know what happened...

But it must be serious if it's causing you so much distress, Ena.

So, I'd like to help if I can.

Because you and Mizuki are both valued members of N25...

Kanade...

I'd like to help as well...

Because Mizuki never showing up again would be a problem.

I'll also go.

I am somewhat responsible for what happened, after all.

We'd like to help as well.

All of you...

Thanks...

In that case, would you all mind helping me find Mizuki?

I want us to talk, but my calls and messages have all gone unanswered...

Okay.

But do you have a search plan?

I mean, Mizuki hasn't replied at all, right?

Right...

I can possibly try getting a hold of Mizuki through a friend at school.

But if that doesn't go well, it might end up making things worse...

Then, why don't we go to the places where we'd normally find Mizuki...?

Yeah, I guess that's our only option...

(But that's gonna be hard since it's a lot of ground to cover...)

(Still...)

(I have everyone's help this time. I'm not alone.)

(Which means...)

Thanks for doing this, you two...

You're welcome.

<Any sign of Mizuki...?>

No...

I was hoping going to the sewing lounge would help since Mizuki seems to spend a lot of time there.

<Right...>

<Then, Kanade, do you know if there are any fabric shops around here?>

Fabric shops? I'm not sure.

I can try doing a quick search...

<Mizuki's been wanting to go to this new one since it's supposed to be really cute.>

I see...

*Nod*

Then, I'll try finding what I can on it...

...

<Hey, any luck?>

I don't know...

This seemed like the right time to catch everyone going home, but I have no way of telling if Mizuki's even at school.

<...>

Asahina?

...!

Aoyagi? It's been a while.

Yes, it has.

Are you waiting for someone?

Yes, actually...

I was in the neighborhood and hoping to see Mizuki...

Oh...

Unfortunately, Akiyama wasn't at school today...

I see...

Thank you for letting me know.

Actually, Aoyagi, there's something I'd like to ask you...

Not here either...

(I was so sure this company's latest release would be the perfect draw.)

(No, I might just need to wait.)

(At least until the evening. That could be my chance...)

(But if we don't see each other...

Then that means Mizuki's all alone somewhere...)