Where did my phone go...?

Ah, it was hiding under my pillow.

(We're practicing in SEKAI today, but I have a bit of time on my hands. I think I'll head over early and practice on my own until then...)

Hm? Saki's calling me...?

I wonder why...

<H-Hello, Toya? It's been so long!>

Good morning, Saki.

How can I help you today?

<So, there's something I wanna talk to you about. Are you free right now?>

Yes, I have singing practice later today, but we're not meeting for a while.

<Great! Then...>

<Have you already heard about the dinner party?>

Oh, my mom mentioned that to me. Your parents are coming over to my house this Sunday, correct?

<Yeah, that! Me and Tsukasa got really excited when we heard the news since the last time we had dinner together was forever ago...>

<But our dad said that it's gonna be adults only, so we can't go...>

I see.

I suppose they have some business they'd like to discuss, but I was also looking forward to having dinner with you and Tsukasa.

<Me too! But, thank goodness! I knew you'd understand!>

<So, after talking it over with Tsukasa yesterday, we began thinking about having our own dinner party.>

<How about it? Wanna come over the Sunday after next?>

To your house?

<Yup! Oh, but...it's totally okay if you don't want to...! To be honest, we haven't gotten anything ready yet!>

The Sunday after next...?

I should be free that day, so I'd be more than happy to come over.

<Really? Woohoo!>

<Oh, I need to tell Tsukasa the good news! He won't know what to do with himself!>

Thank you for inviting me.

I'll be looking forward to the party.

<Same! Get ready to be absolutely blown away! Anyway, see you that Sunday! Bye bye!>

Yes, see you then.

A dinner party with Tsukasa and Saki at their house...

(It's been quite a while...)

(I still remember very vividly how I always seemed to feel at home over there whenever I visited...)

(Because I never felt all that comfortable in my own home back then...)

(It happens very rarely these days, but I definitely looked forward to being sent to their house when my parents were busy...)

And I look forward to seeing them again...

(I'm still a bit early...)

For now, I should just head over. We agreed to meet at MEIKO's place as usual...

Oh, Toya, hello.

Are you here to practice today?

Oh, MEIKO...

Yes, we decided to have practice over here today because it's supposed to rain this afternoon.

Do you have plans to go somewhere today, MEIKO?

Yes, to where Rin is.

I promised her that we'd practice singing together.

I see.

Wait, what about the cafe...?

Oh, about that...

I'm lending it out to KAITO and Len for the day.

Lending it out?

What do you mean?

So, the thing is...

...is what happened.

That's an interesting request...

Does that mean they're making something they don't want others to see?

Hehe. I suspect so.

I mean, I can sort of guess just based on the time of year...

Hm...?

You can?

Oh, in that case...

This means we probably shouldn't try going inside today, yes?

Hmm... I'm not so sure about that.

More specifically, An and Kohane probably are the ones who shouldn't be going in.

You and Akito may actually be welcome.

Really...?

I'm sure you'll know once you get there. Hehe. In any case, have fun during practice.

Something they don't want MEIKO and the others to see...

What in the world could Len and KAITO be making in there...?