Hey, speaking of which...!
You guys, over here!
I've got a bad feeling about this...
Can I go home?
Hm? But we still need to practice.
Also, we have to hand these out.
Ugh...
I know...
Happy White Day, Shiraishi, Azusawa.
Thank you for Valentine's Day. Here's something in return.
Wow! These are from “Bear Stamp Honey Cookies”, right? The place where a bear supposedly makes all the cookies!
I was drawn to this place by the smell. Is it that famous?
Yeah, it's all the rage at my school.
On top of being yummy, they look absolutely adorable.
Totally. Even the bag's super cute!
Let me guess... This place was wall-to-wall fancy decorations?
Yes, the bear plushies and other cute decorations gave it a nice, feminine touch, but it was a bit crowded.
Yeah, I'm surprised you even went in...
Why? The dining area had a long line, but I was able to get these cookies in fairly short order.
Dude, that's not what I'm saying.
Haha. I guess he just isn't bothered by those kinds of things.
Anyway, thanks, Toya!
I'm gonna savor every bite.
Me too! Especially since I've been meaning to go to this shop for a while now! Thank you so much, Aoyagi!
I'm glad you like them so much.
Alright, here's mine.
Have at it...
Oh, are these the chocolates you made at the Chocolate Factory?
Yeah, did Akiyama tell you already...?
Yup!
You guys went through a lot that day, huh?
Mizuki even told me about that other cast member you had to help out!
Is that why you've been grinning this whole time?
Can you tell me what happened, Shinonome?
I've already heard most of this story, but I'd also like to hear more about what happened when you performed alongside Tsukasa.
When I performed...?
Fine, I'll talk...
So, what happened was...
“*Sob*
*Cry*”
“Alright!
Let's make some chocolates for Chocota!”
“Let's start making some chocolates... Is what I'd like to say, but I only eat them! I have no idea how to actually make them!”
“Some help would be much appreciated... You there! Why don't you help me make your idea a reality?!”
What? Me?
“Yes, you!
Your friend as well...!”
What?!
After that, Akiyama helped Tsukasa make some chocolates while I took Chocota to the green room.
Wait, how did you get him out of there?
Huh? How...?
“It looks like Chocota's tuckered himself out from crying a little too much, so why don't we give him some time to rest?”
“Alright, let's all wave goodbye to Chocota for now! See you later!”
Hahaha...!
W-Wave goodbye to Chocota...?!
I can't picture you saying that, Akito...! H-Hehe...!
Will you quit laughing already?!
But that's incredible, Shinonome!
Not only did you get thrown into a really tough situation, you ad-libbed perfectly!
I agree. I noticed the same thing when we were a part of that flash mob. Your versatility seemingly knows no bounds.
You think so...?
(Compliments are nice, but I can't really say that I'm happy about all this...)
Oh, I almost forgot. Haruka Kiritani was there too.
Yeah, I heard!
She messaged me saying that she saw you.
But she didn't really mention anything else...
I was only able to put everything together after Mizuki told me the rest today. Understandably, you guys had to keep everything a secret.
Yeah...
I guess we shouldn't expect anything less from a former A-list idol, unlike a certain someone who can't stop giggling.
Oh? Who might that be?
Ugh...
Anyway, that's enough of that.
Let's start practicing already.
Okay! Thanks for sharing that story with us!
Yes, thank you. I feel like I could hear it over and over again...
Dude, gimme a break...