This is the last poster.
Can you stick it on this column for me?
Yes, of course.
How does this look?
Ah, that's perfect!
You being able to reach up so high has made this much easier.
Hehe. I'm glad that I'm able to put my height to such good use.
(Okay, it needs to be a little above head height so that it can be seen from afar...)
No, my tape!
Oh, dear...
Oh, it rolled away.
I'll go get it, so use my tape instead!
Th-Thank you very much...
The last poster is up.
Thank you for letting me borrow your tape.
Don't worry about that.
You helping us was absolutely enormous.
Anyway, let's start heading back, shall we?
Okay...
Let's see... This way to town hall, right?
Hm...?
No, Shizuku, stop! That'll take you to the other side of town!
Huh? Oh no! I'm so sorry...
We didn't realize you were so bad with directions. We can't take our eyes off you for a second.
Airi's always telling me the same thing.
(Oh, I went and did it again.)
(I want to be more helpful tomorrow, but what can I do?)
(Oh, I know!)
Phew...
We've finished picking up all the trash along the course.
Yes. Thank you for your help, Shizuku.
Why don't we all take our break now?
Oh...!
Excuse me, everyone!
I actually made a little something for all of you today...
I prepared some soup using wild herbs.
I have it here in my thermos. Would anybody like some?
Huh...?
Wild herb soup in a thermos?
Yes. It's very healthy and should help warm you right up. I thought it'd be nice to have during our break.
So, that's really nice of you, but why soup?
Last week, Mrs. Fujita taught me how to make it, and it was so delicious!
Oh, she taught you?!
Yes. When I asked her about local delicacies we could pass out during the marathon, she suggested that we try making this together.
The vegetables seem soft enough.
I'll put in the wild herbs and fried tofu now!
Alright, keep moving! Chop chop!
Everything's prepped, so start putting it in the pot.
Oh, but that doesn't mean you should just dump it in all at once. You don't want it to splash and hurt someone.
Okay!
So, like this?
Mm. That should do just fine.
Thank goodness...
And thank you!
Hey, who said you could stop?!
We're not going to finish until morning if you keep taking breaks like that. Again, chop chop!
R-Right!
...
Hmm...
Yes, it seems to be coming along nicely.
I couldn't have done this without you, Mrs. Fujita. Thank you very much for all your help!
Yes...
You know, Shizuku, us cooking together like this reminds me of when I used to do this with my grandchildren.
It does? Hehe. It's sweet of you to say that. I feel like I have another grandmother now.
No, I really don't think you'd want a curmudgeon like me in your family. I doubt you'd even want to cook with me.
No, that's not true.
I think it's normal for people to talk passionately about the things they love doing.
...
Oh, I'll turn the stove off and start mixing in the miso.
Let's see... The miso should be in... This container! Three tablespoons and...
No, Shizuku, wait!
That's not miso! It's red bean paste!
What?!
Phew... That was close.
The miso should be in the container with the yellow lid.
Ah, delicious!
Well done, Shizuku.
...!
Thank you very much!
So, I decided to make some more using Mrs. Fujita's recipe.
This soup's supposed to give this town a boost of energy, so I thought it would help you all...
Shizuku...
You've already cheered us up plenty!
Huh?
But you've all been helping me so much...
Nonsense! We know you're doing your absolute best. If anything, that clumsy side of you is very endearing.
I agree.
You even made soup for us. Of course we're grateful.
Everyone...
Mind pouring me a bowl?
Of course!
Let me get everything ready.
Alright, soup's up.
Mmm! This is amazing!
I can see why Mrs. Fujita gave you her seal of approval. She can be pretty ruthless when it comes to cooking!
This miso really hits the spot.
I'm ready to get right back to work for the afternoon!
Hehe. I'm glad to hear that!
There's still plenty, so please feel free to ask for seconds!
In that case, I'll have another!
Okay!