Hey, everyone, guess what?!

It's almost...Valentine's Day!

Oh, you're right. It's that time of year already...

Yeah, and the mall's supposed to be having a Valentine's Day fair. I might go check it out to see if they have anything cute.

So, why is Valentine's Day such a big deal...?

What?! You're kidding, right?!

Valentine's Day is a huge event that involves lots of activities! Like giving chocolates to your friends!

Giving chocolates to your friends...?

Oh, um... Valentine's Day is all about showing appreciation for close acquaintances and the people you care about most.

Which is why you give chocolates to all your friends!

To be fair, it doesn't have to be chocolates. Anything is okay as long as it symbolizes your appreciation for whomever receives your gift♪

I see...

That's really nice. You have a whole day dedicated to giving gifts to each other.

Right?! That's why it's such a great event!

So, I say the four of us celebrate Valentine's Day by...giving gifts to Miku and the others!

Wait, Miku and the others?

Yeah, we should do something for them because they're always there for us!

Yeah, true...

*Nod*

I agree...

...

What do you wanna do, Mafuyu?

I don't know what to give, but I'll try looking for something...

Thank you. We really appreciate it...

Woohoo! Then, don't forget to bring all your gifts on the day of!

(Giving gifts to everyone...)

(I want Miku and the others to feel happy... And since we're doing this, I'd like to give something to Mizuki, Ena and Mafuyu...)

(But what should I get for them...?)

I'm really looking forward to Valentine's Day now...

But I wish I could do something like Mizuki and the others...

Hm...?

Len, did you say something?

Huh? Uhh... N-No, it's nothing serious...

Oh, okay...

Alright, everyone. Get ready for a really amazing Valentine's Day!

Oh, I'm starting to get hungry...

I should probably have something to eat...

Where did I put the instant noodles...?

(Oh, that's right. Ms. Mochizuki's supposed to come over today...)

(And she's going to be here soon. In that case, I'll wait until she arrives...)

(It's subtle, but Ms. Mochizuki's smile always seems to fade whenever she sees so many instant noodle containers in the garbage...)

Oh, I can use this time to look at some of the comments for the video we just uploaded. That shouldn't take up too much of my energy...

(Oh, this banner ad...

It's for Valentine's Day...)

“Chocolates for that special someone”...

(Speaking of which, I still haven't decided what I'm going to give everyone...)

(And Mizuki's going to bring some homemade sweets. But I can't do anything like that...)

What should I do...?

Oh, that must be Ms. Mochizuki.

I need to go let her in.

Hello, Ms. Yoisaki. Thank you for having me over again today.

Of course. It's always nice having you.

Have you already had lunch?

If not, I can make something while I prepare your other meals.

Th-Thank you. I was actually just getting a little hungry...

Hehe. Okay. Then, I'll get started right way.

For lunch, I'll be making stewed udon. It's been very cold lately, so I hope it'll help warm you up.

Thank you. I'm looking forward to having it.

(Ms. Mochizuki's so efficient...

Everything seems second nature to her and she doesn't waste any time...)

(Not only that, the dishes she makes are all delicious. She really is a talented cook...)

(She can even bake her own apple pies. If she can handle something that difficult, then Valentine's Day should be...)

Um...

Huh?

Can I help you? Is something wrong...?

No, um... Sorry, I didn't mean to get in the way.

No, that's okay.

It's just... You usually go straight back up to your room, so I began wondering if there was something you wanted to ask me...

Oh, um... It's not anything serious...

But... If you don't mind listening for a second...

A gift for Valentine's Day...?

Yes, it's something that came up with my group the other day, and I was thinking about what to bring.

I briefly considered homemade sweets, but I don't know how to make anything like that.

But I owe them all quite a lot, so I'd like to take this opportunity to properly thank them somehow.

I see. And that's why you seemed preoccupied...

Hehe. I didn't realize that you were also in the same predicament...

Huh? Also...?

Oh, I'm sorry. The truth is, Ichika asked me for some advice regarding this very subject just the other day.

Hoshino did...?

Is she also planning on making something?

Yes, she'd already whittled her options down to jewelry or other accessories, but I gave her a few other ideas to go along with that.

Accessories? I see. Yes, that is an option...

It is. However, I believe a Valentine's Day gift can take any shape as long as it symbolizes your appreciation for the person receiving it.

I agree with you there.

So, what did you suggest that she make?

I gave her a few suggestions, but she ended up going with scented candles.

Scented candles...? You can make those yourself? I'm not sure I could...

That's not true. Anyone can make them as long as they have all the necessary ingredients.

Oh, actually. Ms. Yoisaki, if you'd like...