One, two, three, four...

Phew... I think I'm finally starting to get the hang of this dance...

Hello, Shizuku!

You seem to be practicing very hard.

Oh, Miku, KAITO.

Here, take this drink.

It's good that you're working hard, but you've been at it for quite a while now. Remember that it's important to take breaks from time to time.

Huh? Oh, you're right...

I didn't realize what time it was.

I think I will call it a day here. I wouldn't want to feel so fatigued that I end up running late tomorrow.

Do you have plans tomorrow?

Yes, it's my first day off in quite a while.

I promised a friend who loves to sew that we'd go to the sewing lounge together.

They have all these sewing machines available for rental, as well as a wide assortment of other equipment. I've been there a number of times already to do embroidery.

I didn't know such a place existed...!

Yes, but I'm always a little worried about getting lost along the way. I still haven't been able to fully commit how to get there to memory...

Fortunately, my friend suggested that we head there together after finding out that we'd be going on the same day.

I see...

Um, Shizuku? Would it be possible for me to watch you embroider? But you don't have to let me if you feel uncomfortable...

I'm just curious as to what this sewing lounge you speak of is actually like.

Yes, well... It shouldn't be a problem as long as you stay hidden.

I'll call you over when I think it's safe, so if you don't mind waiting until then...

Thank you!

I'll be looking forward to hearing from you!

Here we are!

Thank you, Mizuki.

I wouldn't have been able to get here without you.

You're welcome!

Anyway, I'm gonna go grab a sewing machine.

Yes, of course.

Now should be fine...

Miku, KAITO, are you two there?

<Yes!>

<Present.>

Thank goodness.

So, let's see... I'll move the case towards the edge of the table, and place my phone under it...

Okay, it seems well hidden.

Can you two see me okay...?

<Yes, we can see you just fine!>

Okay, there we are... It's all set up!

Now, let's get started!

Then, let's both do our best to make some cute creations, shall we?

<Wow...! That flower only took you a few seconds to—>

<Shh...>

Hehe.

Hmm... Hey, Shizuku, mind taking a look at this ribbon for me?

Hm? It seems very cute...

Is something wrong with it?

I'm having trouble getting it to look just right. I wanted to give it more of a cartoonish feel... But what do you think?

More of a cartoonish feel...? Then, what if you paired it with some of the fabrics over here that you brought over?

<I see...

That would help make it look more colorful. I'm impressed, Shizuku!>

<KAITO! Shh!>

It's finished!

Whoa...!

Your embroidery's so cute, Shizuku!

Your ribbon is also lovely, Mizuki.

And I have you to thank!

I really appreciate the advice you gave me!

Alright, lemme go give this sewing machine back!

Yes, of course.

What did you think, you two?

<I learned so much!

I'm going to try making alterations to some of our outfits using the things I saw today.>

<I was amazed by how quickly you two could make such cute things. It felt like magic...>

Hehe. I'm glad you both enjoyed everything so much.

<We really did!

Thank you so much for allowing us to watch today, Shizuku.>

<Anyway, we'll see you again in SEKAI!>

Okay, see you later.

Thanks for waiting.

Let's start heading out!

Oh, Shizuku, are you doing anything after this?

No, I'm off work today, so I don't have any plans...

Really? Then, wanna get in some shopping since we still have some time?

There's this handicrafts shop that I've really been wanting to check out with you!

Oh, that sounds wonderful! I'd love to go.

Great! In that case... Let's go♪

(It feels like it's been so long since I had a chance to go shopping with a friend...)

(Thanks to Mizuki, I'm getting to have such a wonderful time on my day off.)