(Okay, I got here earlier than usual today, so I think I'll practice a bit on my own...)

Hm...?

There's something on top of that desk... Someone's fortune?

A “great blessing” too.

But it looks handwritten...

You saw it!

You saw it, didn't you?!

Huh?!

Uh, Rin, MEIKO?

What's going on here? What did I see...?

Hold on. You mean this?

Correct!

Of all the people who could've found it, you ended up being the one.

*Sigh*

I knew it was a bad idea to leave it here... Even if we did just leave to deal with our pens running dry.

Hang on... Are you two saying that you're making your fortunes?

Yes, that's right.

Rin came up with the idea of making a type of Omikuji that only gives out “great blessings” just for Honami.

Yeah!

She didn't get one at the shrine this year, right?

That's why I want her to start off the new year with a great, big smile by drawing a “great blessing”.

Isn't it a wonderful idea?

And so, I decided to help out.

I see... Now it makes sense.

Also, now that you know our plan, you're one of us...♪

Wait, what...?!

Heh heh heh.

There's no escape, Shiho♪

Y-You too, MEIKO?!

Phew... That went pretty well.

I feel like that's enough for today in terms of a full group practice.

Yeah!

Whew... We practiced a ton today...

You have work after this, right, Honami...?

Yes, I do.

I was actually just about to head out.

I'll probably stick around a while longer to practice some stuff on my own. There's a part that still needs more work.

Oh, I'll stay too!

There are some parts that I wanna practice with you, Ichi.

If that's the case...

I'll stick around for a bit too.

Sorry, everyone. I wish I could stay to practice, but I really do need to go. Maybe next time...

Anyway, I'll see you tomorrow!

Bye!

Stay safe!

Shall we get started right away?

Before that... Can I have a minute with you guys?

Hm? Sure, Shiho. What's up?

I kinda want your help making “great blessings” for Honami...

“Great blessings”...?

Oh, so Rin and MEIKO are making it for her! That's so thoughtful of them!

An Omikuji with only “great blessings”...

Hehe. Honami's going to love that.

What do you need help with exactly?

The idea is to write all these “great blessing” fortunes, but we're still not sure what to write for each section.

Each section?

Regarding education, others who you're awaiting and stuff, you know...?

I was hoping that you could help us come up with things that Honami would like.

Yeah, totally!

Let's come up with a whole bunch of them!

I'm in too.

By the way, have you written something, Shiho?

Y-Yes... Uh...

Oh, can we see?!

Hmm...

“Education: You'll be fine. (If anything, I'd like you to tutor me in math.)

Music: You're developing your very own sound while staying in perfect rhythm. Keep it up.”

Haha. Only you would write this, Shiho.

But this would totally send any of us over the moon, you know?! I'm gonna write one too♪

What should I say?

“Ambition: I want some of your apple pies, Hona!” How's that?

Isn't that what you want?

Hm...?

Oh no! I-Is that Hona?!

Wh-What do we do?! She'll find out...!