Phew...

I'm done with my homework and got in some practice. Time to get ready for tomorrow.

(We may have a good idea what we'll be doing, but I should probably get myself ready for anything that's thrown at me...)

Alright, I have every recipe printed out, so let's start by choosing which to do first...

Airi.

Huh? Are you working on stream ideas again?

No, this is for something else.

I'm baking sweets with some other friends from school for Valentine's Day.

With your other friends...?

Not your idol group?

Yes, because I'm giving mine to everybody in MORE MORE JUMP!

I'll also be helping my other friends put their surprise gifts together alongside my own!

That's so nice!

Does that mean your other friends have people they want to surprise too?

They do indeed!

We all want to give back to all those who've been there for us.

We're all after the same thing, so I thought I should help out by teaching them how to bake sweets.

I mean, I wouldn't be much of a friend if I didn't, would I?

Hehe. That's my big sister for you.

I'm sure they'll be looking forward to having you help them out, so good luck!

Thanks. I promise to make it a big success!

Hehe.

I'll need to see this through to the end now that I have an extra fan cheering me on!

<Airi!>

Hey, Rin! Welcome!

<Would you mind if I asked you something right now? It has to do with chatting and communicating during talk shows...>

<Huh...? What are these notes for...?>

W-Wait, that's...!!

<Homemade chocolate surprise...

Oh, is this for...!>

Busted, huh...?

Yeah, I'm baking some sweets to show my appreciation for those around me.

<Aha! I knew it...!>

Yes, also, this is meant to be a surprise, so can we keep this just between us...?

<Of course. My lips are shut!>

Hehe. Thanks!

<Hehe. I hope your surprise goes over well♪>

<Oh, how about this?! Since you're baking sweets, can I come and watch?>

I'll be baking with some friends, but sure, as long as you stay out of sight...

<Yay! Awesome!

Good luck, Airi! I'll be rooting for you!>

Hehe. I promise to do my best!

I'll let you know when we get started tomorrow, so could you wait until then?

<Okay, just don't forget!>

Thank you for seeing me out, Saki!

Of course!

So you're going out to get some stuff for your show today, right, Tsukasa...?

Yes, and we'll be hauling everything over to the Wonder Stage right after.

I plan on being home before it gets dark, but are you sure you're going to be okay being all by yourself, Saki...?

I'll be fine since Ichi and the others are gonna come over later!

Yes, that's right. Then you're in good hands!

Exactly. That's why I want you to relax a little today for a change, Tsukasa.

Alright, point taken.

Again, I should be home before it gets too late, but be sure to call me if you need anything.

I'll be off!

Bye!

And be careful!

During today's practice...

Oh, I almost forgot. Saki can't make it today.

Which means we'll be focusing on the rhythm section.

Hm? Ah, Ichika, hello there!

Huh? Tsukasa...?

Hello.

I was told that you'd be with Saki today.

No, I could be asking you the same.

Saki said that you and the others would be going over to our house later...

What...?

Did you not have plans to meet today?

Well, we were going to have band practice, but Saki said she couldn't make it...

In fact, she said that she'd be with her family...

Wh-What?!

Saki... Please don't tell me that you've been lying to all of us this whole time!

P-Please try to calm down.

I'm sure it's nothing serious...!

That dessert we had yesterday was so good.

I'm sure Airi will like it very much if I got her something like that for Valentine's Day.

Hm? Is that...?

Oh, Shizuku, hello!

Hm? Ah, Shizuku!

Hello to the both of you.

What brings you two here?