The chocolates you brought are very good, Ena.

Hehe. This brand is really popular.

Also, you can only get them in this flavor for a limited time.

While you brought an assortment of different types, Mizuki.

Yeah, I bought a bunch of individually wrapped ones and made a selection! Aren't they cute?

Yeah. You really put a lot of effort into these wrappings too. Oh, all these ribbons have different designs.

Oh, Ena, thanks for noticing!

I actually embroidered all of those.

Embroidered? Does that mean you made all these little pictures with thread...?

I did! Not only that, they all have pins on the back so that you can use them as brooches!

Sorry, Rin, but I need to borrow you for a second. By scrunching together a bit of fabric like this, you can keep the pinhole in your clothes mostly hidden...

Wait, Mizuki, I can do this myself.

Haha. Sorry!

I really want you guys to try them on, since I chose designs that I thought would suit each of you.

I didn't realize you could make anything like this, Mizuki. I'm really impressed...

Thanks! But the party's just getting started!

Right, Mafuyu!

...

Wait, Mafuyu, you also brought something?

Yes, I did.

But they're not chocolates.

Here, this is for you.

Umm... A handkerchief?

Oh, I wasn't expecting that.

It also appears to be embroidered.

Could it be...

Yes, I embroidered it myself.

We made these while Shizuku taught us.

Wow, these are really well-made...

Did you embroider these on canvas?

*Nod*

Aren't they amazing?

Why are you acting so proud, Mizuki?

But still... It's not just the fact that you used canvas. You designed a nice scene, and these flowers are so intricate but done so well...

Yeah, this is really good...

Is it? That's good to hear.

What's the design on yours, Kanade?

Umm... This looks like... A candle?

The flame's really pretty...

What made you choose this design?

...

I'm not exactly sure myself...

But I thought this was the right design for you, Kanade.

I see...

Thank you, Mafuyu...

This is a wonderful gift.

Somehow, I feel warm...

I see.

I also have one for you, Mizuki.

Wait, you made one for me?!

*Nod*

I felt that I should.

Hehe! Thanks! Let's take a look-see♪

Oh, you embroidered a cat!

It's so cute...! I promise to take good care of it!

Mafuyu...

Did you make some for us?

Yes. But MEIKO and KAITO aren't here, so please give these to them later when you see them.

Wait, but...

Are you sure...?

Why wouldn't I be?

You worked very hard on these handkerchiefs, Mafuyu, so I think we all feel that you should give these to them yourself.

Okay.

Hehe. Then, why don't we go find them right now?

What?! But they could be anywhere.

Finding them might take forever.

But it'll be good exercise!

Working up a sweat should make our chocolates taste even better, right?

Yeah, I guess...

Then, let's go!

Hey, wait!

I said wait, come on...!

Hehe.

Let's go, Mafuyu.

Okay...

Oh...!

Asahina...!

Oh, Hinomori, hello.

Are you on your way home?

Yes. Would you like to walk together?

Sure. I'm glad that we ran into each other.

Me too.

I've actually been hoping to talk to you, Asahina.

Oh? Did you need me for something?

Not quite...

I just wanted to ask how things went when you gave your gifts during Valentine's Day.

Hehe. I see.

The others were very surprised when they found out that I made embroideries for them.

But I have you and the others to thank, Hinomori. They really enjoyed the designs we came up with together.

They did? Thank goodness...!

Yes. So, Hinomori, thank you again for teaching me how to embroider.

I was able to give everyone some wonderful presents as a result, and I got a taste of the joy of embroidery...

Asahina...

You're very welcome! I'm so glad to hear that.

If possible, I'd like to embroider with you again sometime.

Yes, I'll be looking forward to that.

Oh, also... This doesn't really make up for what you did for me, but I embroidered a handkerchief for you, Hinomori.

Wait, really?

I embroidered one for you as well.

You did? Hehe. We read each other's minds.

This is so wonderful.

I know. Why don't we open these on three?

Okay. One, two...

Three.

Oh, did you...?

Wait, Asahina, you also embroidered a snow rabbit...?!

What are the odds that we'd both embroider the same thing?

Hehe. Astronomical.

I decided to embroider a snow rabbit after I remembered how we made some together here a little while back...

I can't believe that you remembered, Asahina.

Yes. I mean, those snow rabbits were just so cute.

Thank you, Hinomori...

I promise to treasure this.

Yes, I'll do the same with your gift.

(I'm so glad that I invited her to embroider with me...)

(Her friends seem to have enjoyed what she made for them, and I was able to help her for a change...)

(Also...)

(Asahina said she saw the joy of embroidery...)

(In that sense...

I feel like we've become closer friends.)

(If Asahina was able to enjoy even just a fraction of the time she spent embroidering...)

(Then I couldn't be happier.)