Then, for now, would you all like to browse around here?

I need to head over to the crafts shop over there to pick up something I ordered.

Oh, then... Do you want me to come with you?

No, that's okay.

I'd rather you all take your time and have fun while picking out some oils since they have so many available.

Right...

Then, we'll stay here and keep browsing.

There we are...

*Sigh*

(Things really added up over time, but I'm glad that I finally have everything that I ordered now.)

(Now, to return to the others...)

Oh, Honami, it's you!

Huh?

Good wonderhoy, Honami☆

Hi, Emu!

Are you also here to do some shopping?

Yup♪ It's almost Valentine's Day, so I'm buying all the ingredients for the chocolates I'm gonna make for Tsukasa and everyone!

Oh, you're making them yourself?

Hehe. And they don't know this yet, but I'm gonna make everyone in chocolate form♪

Everyone in chocolate form...?

Oh, are you going to make chocolate figures of them?

Whoa! Honami, that's right!

Ding ding ding! We have a winner☆

You're also here to shop, right, Honami? Are you getting Valentine's Day stuff?

Yes, with Ichika and Kusa...

(No, wait! I think Kusanagi hasn't told Emu and the others that she's making something for them...)

Hm...?

Honami?

Um... I-Ichika, her friends and I are here to buy a few things.

You are?

Y-Yes, that's right!

But you're all alone right now, Honami. Want me to help you carry some of your things?

Thank you, but I'll be okay!

I've become much stronger after playing the drums so much.

See? This is... Oh no!

(The paper cups I just bought...!)

W-W-Wah! Got it!

I-I'm so sorry, Emu.

Thank you for catching it.

You're welcome♪

I know your hands are literally full, so lemme put it back in its bag for you☆

Okay, thank...

(No, wait...! Th-That bag contains...!!)

Huh? That's a lot of candles...

Are you guys gonna use them all today?

U-Umm...

(Wh-What do I do?! What should I say...?!)

Hmm... Paper cups and candles...

That means...

(D-Did she already figure it out...?!)

I know! You're getting a birthday party together!!

No, actually...

Wait, huh...?

You've got lots of candles, so it has to be someone's birthday☆

That's so cool.

I've never seen anyone use so many candles at once before!

Which means you're gonna have a super-duper-extra-large cake, right?!

U-Uhh...

Whoever's birthday it is, I bet they're gonna have such a huge smile on their face when they see a cake like that!

(Oh no...)

(As glad as I am that I didn't have to reveal the truth to her, it's like I'm lying to her. I feel awful...)

Th-Thank you, Emu.

By the way, do you need any help with anything? I have some time still, so I'll be more than happy to lend you a hand...

(Please give me a chance to atone for what just happened...!)

Really?! Then, if you don't mind...

I'm looking for chocolate pens in certain colors, but the ones they have at the store are slightly different from what I'm looking for...

I just need them to be a little lighter or a little darker. Do you think I just have to keep looking around at other stores?

In that case, why not mix them like paints? That could help you achieve the colors you're hoping to get.

What?! You can do that?!

Yes. You can use white chocolate to make them lighter and red food coloring to darken them.

Whoa...! I didn't know that!

Then, I might be able to get the colors I want♪

You really are the best, Honami!

Thanks so much!

You're very welcome.

Okay, I'm gonna go back to the candy place again! I really appreciate it, Honami!

Of course! Please feel free to ask me more questions whenever.

*Sigh*

I hope that makes up for what I just did...

Now, I need to get back to the others.