(Okay, that should do it.)
(I'm staying in rhythm and my fingers are moving well. We should sound just fine when the four of us play together tomorrow.)
(It sounded like they've all been practicing over the holidays.)
(That's all the more reason I need to stay in playing shape.)
Phew...
(I should probably go over that part again one last time later. I kept rushing ahead during our last practices for the year, so...)
Shii, are you ready?
Huh? Shizuku?
(Oh, that's right. I promised to go out with her today...)
Sorry, gimme one second.
Hang on... You're early. We're not supposed to leave for another twenty minutes.
How can I not be early?! I'm just so excited about us going out together!
Also, leaving early would mean getting to spend more time with you.
Is that your reasoning...?
(Yeah, we're going out... But all we're doing is taking a quick walk to visit that shrine by our house...)
(Still, if she's ready to go, I probably shouldn't keep her waiting...)
Alright...
Just give me a second to get my things.
Okay!
Oh, also, Shii...
Hm? Yeah?
Hehe. Notice anything about my scarf♪
Oh... It's the brooch I gave you.
You decided to wear it already?
It looks nice, and it goes with your scarf.
You think so? I'm so glad you're saying that. Then...
Why don't you put yours on as well?
What...?
Remember what you said, Shii?
You promised that we'd go out with our brooches on.
Yeah, I remember, but...
(Walking around like that is gonna feel...)
(Still...)
Please, Shii!
We're going to have an absolutely wonderful time if we go out together with our brooches! I'm sure of it!
Yes! That's a promise, Shii♪
(I can't break my promise...)
Okay, just today...
*Gasp*
Shii...!
Thank you...! I'm so happy!
Hehe. I couldn't ask for a better way to begin the new year...
I don't even have to draw a fortune...
There's no way my luck isn't beyond wonderful!
No, you don't really know until you draw one...
Anyway, you wait outside for me while I get ready.
Okay♪
Oh, but... If I were to help you, we might be able to leave even sooner, no?
Huh?
Hehe. It's very chilly out, so you'll need to put on a scarf, a pair of gloves and...
Oh, a warm hat.
We wouldn't want you to catch a cold!
No, I don't need any help getting dressed...!
I'm gonna get changed, so please get out. If you don't, I'm leaving my brooch behind.
What?! N-No, I wouldn't want you to do that...
Okay, I'll be waiting outside...
*Sigh*
(It's the start of a new year, but Shizuku's still just herself.)
Anyway, what else do I need?
My brooch. I'll put it...