Okay.

Aside from some tiny mistakes, I thought that was a good run.

Woohoo!

We got Shiho's seal of approval!

Don't get ahead of yourself...

But this seems like a good place to stop. Why don't we take a break here before we go back and start making fixes?

Oh, in that case, can you tell us about the work research shadowing program you told us about the other day?!

How was it?! Did you have fun?!

Yeah, and we learned a lot.

Oh, that's right. Ichika, Honami, you two went to visit a company that produces music videos and commercials, yes?

Yes, since we'll likely be shooting more videos in the future. We thought it'd be good for us to learn more about the production process.

On the day of our shadowing, we got to edit an actual music video. I was astonished by how glamorous it looked in the end.

I know we've already shot a couple ourselves, but it was fun to learn about the tricks professionals use to give videos an impactful punch.

I see. It sounds like you two had a wonderful experience.

How about you two, Saki, Shiho? Which company did you visit?

We visited a company that plans and operates all sorts of events!

Not only did we get to see how they run things, we even got to plan our own event!

Wait, that sounds super fun!

What kind of event did you guys get to plan?

We can't talk much about it since it was based on a real business deal, but it was a product promotion event for a famous stationery company.

Our event involved having the guests make message cards for White Day.

Oh, message cards?

Hehe. We thought it'd be the perfect way for people to thank those they care about most during White Day!

Not only does it help promote their products, it also follows their mission statement of helping people send their thoughts to others.

It gets even better. The company just happened to be planning a really similar event...

And we get to help them run things as part-timers!

Wow, really?

You're getting actual work experience? That's pretty incredible.

I know you'll do a great job.

Thanks! We'll do our very best!

Telling others how you feel through message cards, huh...?

That's such a great idea!

What if we also tried doing that, you guys?!

We? As in us?

Well, obviously!

I feel like writing some now, because there's just so much I wanna tell all of you♪

Haha. You're so pure, Rin!

Hey, don't treat me like a little kid!

I'm not the only one who's gonna make cards. You and everyone else are too, MEIKO!

I know.

I promise to write you a nice message, Rin.

You're right, it might be fun to make them together.

Some things are hard to say outside of these sorts of opportunities.

Like what?

Hmm... Like how we might start taking each other for granted since we're together all the time.

For example, MEIKO always does a good job of keeping us focused during practices, and Luka's subtly but constantly looking out for us...

Oh, Miku, does that mean you'd like me to pat your head as well?

That's not what I meant.

I see. This does seem like a good opportunity to show just how much we appreciate each other.

And writing a message would be easier than telling someone else directly...

Hehe. Then, let's give it a try!

(Thanking others for the things they do...

The things you've taken for granted. Wouldn't that kind of event just be amazing?)

(I know it's a product promotion event, but I wanna do everything I can to help the guests show their appreciation for those they care about the most...!)

Oh, I know!

Can I tag along when you two go help out with that event, Sakki?! I wanna see what it's like!

Sure! We can check it out together!

Just make sure you don't get seen by the guests or staff, okay?

No problem!

Snippy, snippy, paste, paste...

Sparkly and glittery☆

Oh, Emu, you seem to be in a good mood today.

Yes, you still appear to have plenty of energy despite us just finishing practice.

Hehe. I'm really excited because we get to help out with that event soon!

Ah, this would be the White Day event you mentioned a while back.

Yup! It's gonna be all about showing appreciation for those you care about the most by writing message cards to them!

We're going to have the guests choose the card they like the most, and decorate them using masking tape and stickers...

We're even gonna have lots of other decorations available. That means they'll get to create one-of-a-kind cards♪

That sounds fun!

I'd love to see how they turn out.

Hmm... The one I made for practice should be in my pocket... Oh, here it is!

Ah, what a fun-looking card.

Hehe☆ I used a ton of masking tape to make this one!

What?!

A bouquet pops up when you open it?!

You can make pop-up cards?

Yup! You can even decorate the flowers using stickers and stamps!

Yeah, making these could be kinda fun...

What a fun and exciting way to show your appreciation for others!

Hehe. It really is♪

I'd probably sleep like a baby if I set this next to my pillow...

Oh, a fluffy card that feels like a pillow could also be really good!