Hello.

Thanks for having us over again♪

Welcome, Shih, Sakki!

I'm sorry, but would you two mind waiting for a little bit? Miku and the others still aren't here.

That's okay.

Ichika and Honami also need a few more minutes.

Their class is still having their end-of-day homeroom.

But they'll probably get here while we set everything up.

Right. Then, let's start doing that, shall we?

Okay♪

Oh, that reminds me!

Sakki told me that you two are going on a trip together!

Yeah, we are.

Wait, aren't you excited?!

I thought you'd say, “I'm really looking forward to it,” or something!

I mean...

Haha. I'm not sure Shiho's going to give you the reaction you want.

Yeah, but it's a trip. A trip together!

Heh heh heh. Not to worry.

Because we've come up with an itinerary that even cool and calm Shiho's gonna enjoy!

Really?!

Oh, I'd love to hear more.

What's on the agenda?

First, we're gonna check out this old Japanese-style house that's been turned into a cafe! Next, we'll get to pick grapes! And finally, we'll go leaf-viewing!

That's quite a busy schedule.

Cool!

And you guys are doing all that in one day?

That's the plan. We've modeled our itinerary off one we found in a magazine, so it's supposed to be fairly realistic.

Yup♪

Shiho did an amazing job of putting all the pieces together!

I can't wait to sit by this cafe's garden, and I'm gonna have sooo many grapes! Also, I wanna have my breath taken away when I see the leaves!

Have your breath taken away? You're setting some pretty lofty expectations.

That's fine! I know it's gonna be gorgeous up there!

And I'm sure you're gonna react the same way, Shiho! I'll bet the snacks I'm taking on that.

Alright, I get it.

No fair, you guys...

I wanna go to that cafe, pick grapes and see the leaves. Those all sound like so much fun.

If you're that interested, then why don't you come over when we go?

Yeah, what she said!

We should go sightseeing together!

Are you sure?!

Oh, but I don't wanna get in the way of you guys' trip...

We appreciate you being so polite, but you don't have to worry about us.

Yeah♪ There's no telling when we'll get to do something like this next, so you should totally come with us!

Really?

Hehe. Then, I think I will☆

What about you guys, Luka?

Well, it does sound fun, but I think I'll pass...

Me too. I'm sure Rin will enjoy herself and tell us all about what she saw.

Hehe. You know I will♪

*Sigh*

I can't wait for our trip! I'm so excited that I'm already having trouble sleeping.

Aren't you getting a little ahead of yourself?

But I really am that excited♪

Hehe. You seem as energetic as ever, Saki.

While you seem as calm and collected as ever, Shiho.

Yeah, I mean...

Not true! I know this is all an act!

You're just as excited about this trip as I am, right?

Huh?

You seem rather confident about that.

Do you have any proof to back up your statement?

I do! First, ever since we decided to go on this trip, I feel like she's been smiling a lot more than usual!

You feel like...?

How does that count as proof?

Also, she hasn't been as strict with us during practice lately!

Yeah, you're right!

Just yesterday, she complimented everyone by saying, “Nice playing,” and, “Keep up the good work.”

Any rebuttals?

I mean, that's pretty simple. We played in that festival and we're in good condition right now, so it seems only natural that we'd be playing well right now.

Also, if you want me to be that strict, then I don't mind picking apart every little thing you do starting today.

What?! Yeah, I wanna get better, but I don't want you to bite my head off!

Hehe. Anyway, Shiho, how do you feel about this trip?

Huh?

I...

I'm pretty excited...

Because I was sure that Shizuku and I wouldn't be able to go on any more trips like this.

The same goes for me and Tsukasa.

Which is why I'm really looking forward to going♪

So, Shiho, we gotta have as much fun as we possibly can!

Yeah.