Alright, let's head to the shrine for the performing arts!

Yes!

Actually, before we do, mind if we take a quick detour?

Huh?

Where, Momoi?

Between here and the shrine, there's supposed to be a big street with lots of shops... We should be able to buy souvenirs and have a quick tea break.

So, would that be okay?

It'll also give you two a chance to find some souvenirs like you said.

Yes, that sounds good.

Great!

Then, we'll start with the street of souvenir shops!

Okay!

Wow...!

So many shops...!

Let's see... Based on this map, there's a souvenir shop on the street just ahead, with a little tea shop further along.

Oh, that bulletin says a new Japanese sweet shop apparently just opened up in the area where the tea shop is. It seems very popular.

Japanese sweets?!

That's definitely going on the list...!

Shizuku, we gotta check it out later and–

Oh wow...!

These candies look like gemstones!

Yes, these could work very well as a stage prop if we made a ring using some. I can see it already... The king eats his own ring as he goes mad with power...

*Sigh*

Oh dear...

Oh, you can try this mochi?

Then, I'd like a sample!

Hey, don't wander off without us!

Have you forgotten that your phone's out of battery?!

Oh, a textile shop.

It'd be nice to make some costumes out of these fabrics someday.

Hey, that goes for you too!

Don't wander off like that!

This is turning into quite a lively day...

Alright, let's find some souvenirs for our nearest and dearest!

Mutsuhashi are pretty standard...

But I kinda want to get something more fun.

Oh, how about these?

Grapefruit-flavored mutsuhashi gummies!

Grapefruit-flavored mutsuhashi gummies?!

That's quite the combination...

I guess this kind of tragedy is what happens when the tourism industry goes a little too far...

But they could be worth getting.

Emu likes these sorts of strange snacks, and Nene likes grapefruit.

That doesn't justify buying these!

Ena might like some of these blotting sheets...

You're getting those for her, Asahina?

Then, I think I'll get this powder puff...

Hehe. It would've been nice to also run into Ena here since we're all second years.

That's sorta doubtful since night school students don't have their trip at the same time as regular students.

So, we should take this opportunity to get her some nice gifts!

Hmm... I'm not seeing one anywhere...

What are you looking for, Tenma?

Oh, one of those golden Kyoto figurines...

Golden Kyoto figurines...?

Do you mean one of those porcelain dolls made in Kyoto, but colored gold...?

Wait, what are you talking about?!

There's no way they make those!

That's unfortunate... I've searched for them everywhere to no avail... I was hoping to get one for Saki.

Oh, you're looking for something for Saki?

In that case...

How about some of these colorful comfits? They look like little stars.

Oh, you're right!

And they're very cute! Excellent idea!

Hehe. I'm glad to hear that.

I think I'll get some for Shii.

How adorable is it going to be when they have these together with their friends?

Yes...!

A harmonious scene indeed!

Oh... Thank goodness... Saki's going to get a real gift...

Okay, that should do it for souvenirs...

Oh, I see a Japanese sweet shop up ahead. Shall we take a break there?

Yeah!

Hehe. I can't wait to see what they have♪ Huh?!

Wh-Where'd Shizuku go?!

Wh-What?!

This is terrible...!

It is...?

Yes, because she's—

Oh, this is so lovely...!

*Gasp*

There she is!

I'm sure it'll look very good on you, miss.

Thank you very much!

But this looks so well made... I'm not sure I can afford it...

Hehe. You're in for a nice surprise.

I make these as a part of my hobby.

How does this much sound?

Oh, my allowance can cover that...!

Then, if you don't mind...

Yes, of course!

Shizuku!

Again, your phone has no power, so losing sight of you immediately turns into a big emergency!

Oh! Hi, Airi...!

She's prone to getting lost?

Yes...

Her sense of direction leaves something to be desired...

I'm sorry.

I found something wonderful that really caught my attention...

Something wonderful?

Yes, this.

Ah, what a lovely haori.

These snowflakes... They've been embroidered so carefully onto this white fabric...

Hehe. That's also what I liked about it.

Yeah, it's really pretty... But when are you gonna wear it?

I was thinking of using it as a bed jacket since I'm not sure when I'd wear this outside.

R-Really?! A bed jacket?!

This looks way too nice for that!

W-Would that be bad?

No, but...

I guess that does suit you best.

Anyway, now that we're all back together, let's head over to that sweet shop!

Right!

And after that, we can head over to the shrine for the performing arts!

Alright, we're here!

And still all together...

So, shall we go make our wishes?

Okay!

Ready, everyone!

I will!!! Become!!! The world's greatest star!!!

Whoa...!

Who shouts like that while making their wish?!

Th-That was alarming...

I agree... I'm used to this in your case, but I doubt many people shout out their wishes the way you did...

W-Wait, but...!

I need to be loud if I want this shrine's deity to hear me, no?!

Th-They probably felt your presence...

Hehe... Hehehe...

Is something the matter, Hinomori?

Oh, I'm sorry...

It's just... Tsukasa really hasn't changed since we were little.

Actually, Hinomori...

How long have you two known each other?

Yeah, I didn't ask you that. It seems like you two have known each other forever...

I've known Tsukasa since we were in elementary school.

So, you're childhood friends?

Actually...

We didn't play that often together, but I suppose we're something like that...

Yes, that seems fair.

I first met him when we were in second grade...