Umm... Is Shiho here?

Hm? Ichika? What's up?

Oh, thank goodness. You're still here.

It's nothing serious, but I was hoping to ask you a quick question...

A quick question?

Yeah. Remember those yakisoba bun flavored snacks you brought over when Saki and I were working on that song at her house?

Can you tell me where you got them?

Where? This one convenience store by her house... Why do you ask?

They were really good, so I wanted to get some more. I tried looking everywhere, but I couldn't find a store that sells them.

Oh, really?

Yeah. After doing some research, it turns out that they were only available for a limited time.

Plus, they apparently flew off the shelves because this one video about “delicious limited edition delectables” went viral a little while back.

I didn't realize they were so popular...

(Which means it was pretty lucky that I managed to find them when I did.)

So, I was hoping that the store you went to would still have some in stock...

I see.

In that case, I can tell you where you need to go.

It's, um... Actually, it's sort of tucked away, so finding it on your own might be tough... Why don't we go together? I've got some time today.

You'll take me? Thanks, Shiho.

Too bad they ran out.

Yeah...

There were a ton when I went, but I guess they really blew up in popularity.

They did. All the yakisoba bun lovers have been talking about how hard it is to find them now...

Wait, are you telling me there's a whole community of yakisoba bun lovers...?

Oh, yeah, there is.

I found them through social media.

They talk about companies that make good products, as well as when they change the recipe for the buns and such. All really useful information that pops up in my feed from time to time.

O-Okay...?

I guess I'll keep looking a bit more online... Failing that, I'll just have to wait for them to make more.

Anyway, Shiho, thanks for coming with me.

No, that's all good.

...

Since we're walking part of the way back together, wanna check out a few convenience stores and supermarkets along the way...?

As popular as they may be, I've gotta think that some place still has them in stock.

Huh? You don't mind?

Yeah. I'm kinda curious now.

If they're so popular, then I feel like I should try them.

Hehe. Then, let's look for them together...

Yes. I can't believe we found some...

I'm glad we were able to find a little hole in the wall that still had a bunch in stock.

Me too!

Thank you for helping look for them, Shiho.

Again, that's fine. Just let me try one of those in return.

Okay. Then, let's head over to that park.

Oh, you were right. These are good...

Right?! I think they did an amazing job of making it taste like there's extra sauce. They even captured the slightly sweet taste of a freshly baked bun.

Yeah, now that you mention it...

You can tell that the people who made this must really love yakisoba buns...

To summarize, I'm really impressed by how they made these. Also...

Oh, sorry... I didn't mean to get so worked up...

That's okay. I mean, it's a bit late for that.

But hearing your glowing review made me want some more. Can I have another one...?

Yeah, have as many as you like.

Here!