Alright, I'll start cleaning as usual.

Okay, thank you.

Oh, can I ask you to come up with what to make again...?

Yes, of course!

That was delicious.

Thank you again, Ms. Mochizuki.

Hehe. I'm glad you like it.

And your tea's just about ready. Here.

Oh, thank you.

Today, I made some Jasmine tea.

Its aroma should have a nice, relaxing effect to it.

Yes, it smells very nice.

Without further ado...

And thank you again for the flowers.

You said this is a gerbera?

Yes, I chose a white one today because it snowed the last time we met.

Ah, I see. But it still feels strange how a single flower can brighten up a room like this...

(I'm glad she likes what I brought. I'll have to thank Ichika later.)

That reminds me...

I forgot to tell you something the other day.

My friend who “knows quite a lot about flowers” is actually Ichika.

Ah...

I knew it...

You did? Oh, did you figure it out while talking to her...?

No, I had a feeling after reading her lyrics and hearing the way she spoke.

I think what I'm trying to say is...

It suits her style, you know?

Yes, I see...

(She's always so kind, gentle and quietly watching over us. I suppose she is like a flower in that sense...)

Also, if I recall correctly... Didn't you say that she knows so much about flowers because she visited your childhood friend in the hospital every day...?

Yes, that's right. It feels like it's been ages since I told you that. I'm surprised you remembered.

I remember because she sounded like an incredibly nice person...

And she turned out to be just that.

Hehe. Thank you.

Huh?

Thank you for showering my childhood friend with such kind words.

Ah, you're welcome...

And please allow me to thank you again for agreeing to meet with Ichika the other day.

It felt like I was asking a lot of you then...

But Ichika was so happy about being able to meet you, so I don't regret my decision even a little.

Then, I should give my thanks as well.

Huh...?

Meeting Hoshino, as well as getting a chance to talk with you, her and Mafuyu, was very nice. I had a wonderful time.

So thank you too, Ms. Mochizuki.

I...

I'm so glad you enjoyed everything, Ms. Yoisaki...!

I did.

Oh, but I also promised to meet her again sometime...

I have a lot of work to do right now, so that may not happen for a while.

That's perfectly fine.

We're busy practicing for a show right now too.

But I appreciate you extending the offer.

I'm glad you feel that way.

Until then, I'll be looking forward to our next meeting.

Me too! I can't wait!