Okay, that should be enough practice for today!

Nice work, everyone!

That was really fun! We got so much done today!

Yes, we did. Also...

I believe we were able to make such strides because of you, Tsukasa.

Yeah. Thanks for teaching us those tricks for improving our articulation and body language.

Hah hah hah! Anytime!

I was simply sharing the fruits of my labors with all of you!

But is it okay for you to teach us this stuff? I mean, we're not actually in that workshop.

Not a problem.

We were even told to teach others these techniques since the goal of the workshop is to make the world of theatre a better place.

Oh, that's very generous.

...

Emu?

You seem anxious. Is something wrong?

Huh? No, nothing's wrong...!

I was just replaying what we just did in my head because you guys were so amazing!

Oh, you.

Also, we did so much during practice that I'm starting to get really hungry.

Oh, wanna go to our usual diner?

Honami told me that they just added some seasonal parfaits that are really yummy☆

Really?

I'm kinda hungry too, so that might be nice.

Seasonal parfaits?

Actually, I think Saki mentioned the same thing. I've been meaning to try it, but...

Do you have a prior engagement?

So, we're supposed to put on some one-man performances tomorrow and I need to practice mine.

(Oh...)

Okay... That sounds really fun!

Then, you won't be able to come today?

Sorry, but you'll have to enjoy those parfaits without me!

Okay...

Good luck, Tsukasa!

Wow, these are all their new parfaits?

(What's going on...?

Tsukasa was clearly excited about that workshop, but now he's there and not here, I don't feel quite right.)

(But why? I've been rooting for him this entire time, haven't I...?)

Emu? Is everything okay?

Oh...

Yeah, everything's fine!

I think I'm a little sleepy because we did so much during practice!

But you're right! There are so many different kinds of parfaits! Do you know what you're gonna get, Nene?

Me...? I was thinking about getting this lemon one. I don't see this flavor much and it looks really refreshing.

Oh, that's so you, Nene!

I'm gonna get the strawberry one!

It's so cute how the ice cream's shaped like stars☆

Yeah, it is really cute.

I was actually having trouble deciding between these two.

Then, you can have some of mine!

In return, I want some of yours, Nene!

What are you getting, Rui?

The 100% beef Salisbury steak.

Wait, you're not getting a parfait?

I was going to, but I started craving something that wasn't sweet after going through the menu.

Oh, then I'll take those veggies for you like I always do!

But you're getting a parfait. Isn't that gonna taste weird? Well, I guess whatever makes you both happy...

Anyway, let's hit the bell since we all know what we're getting.

Oh, I wanna press it!

Ding! Ding! Ding♪

You're shouting louder than it...

Here you go!

Wow...!

The star ice cream on mine's really cute, but so is yours, Nene!

And your Salisbury steak looks so good, Rui! Is it just me or is it bigger than usual...?!

It seems that they made some minor changes to the menu. Unfortunately, that also appears to have led to an increase in vegetables that I'd rather not eat...

That's okay! Tsukasa and I'll gobble them all up! But he doesn't like bell peppers, so...

Oh...

Right. Tsukasa isn't here today...

I understand how you feel...

It is rare for him to be absent.

Yeah, even though he's not here, it feels like he is. Talk about having a strong presence...

But didn't this happen once before when Tsukasa said he wanted to practice on his own?

Yes, for “A Pianist Named Thorpe”.

I thought I asked too much of him that time, but it seems that he's been trying even harder recently...

Yeah. He's even figured out a way to practice for both the Wonder Stage and his workshop like he said he would.

It's like he's been able to absorb everything he's learned and grow so much from it.

Yeah...

It really is amazing...

But seeing how he's been doing recently made me want to not fall behind.

To be honest, I'm scared of working with people I don't know, but learning new skills and techniques sounds nice...

So, I kinda want to try attending one of those workshops.

What...?

Yes, I think that's a good choice if it'll help make your dream come true.

We may not be able to gather together as much as we used to with Tsukasa gone and you soon-to-be, Nene. It's going to feel a little lonely without you two.

(Lonely...?)

(Wait, this feeling... Am I...?)

(Feeling lonely...?)

(I knew we'd eventually end up going our separate ways when we were stranded on that desert island.)

(I knew all that...

But I thought it was really far into the future.)

(Still...)

(They're all thinking about their futures already.)

(Not just Tsukasa.)

(Nene and Rui too...)

(We might have to split up sooner than I was expecting...)

(So, in order for them to pursue their dreams...)

Emu?

Huh?!

What are you spacing out for?

Your ice cream's has melted so much it's dripping onto the plate.

Oh...!

O-Oh no! You're right!

It even got on my clothes!

Oh, you...

Here, use this towel. It's gonna stain if you don't get it off right now.

*Sob*

Thank you so much, Nene!

That's the conundrum with parfaits.

If you don't eat it quickly, they start melting on you.

Your stars seem to be no exception.

*Gasp*

My stars...