(Cram school ended much sooner than usual today since we had a short class...)

(But they gave us more assignments than usual, so I'll need to get started on those as soon as I can...)

(And Mom's going to be home all day, so I probably won't be able to work on anything N25-related...)

(...

For now, I should get home as soon as I can...)

Asahina!

Hinomori...?

Hehe. It's so nice to run into you outside of school like this. Were you about to go somewhere?

No, I was on my way home from cram school. What about you, Hinomori?

We have practice today as MORE MORE JUMP!, but I wanted to do some shopping first.

Remember how we ended up walking to the station together after I broke my umbrella?

Oh, right... It did get bent pretty badly...

Yes, it did. So, I'm here to buy a new one at this shop Airi showed me.

I see.

I hope you find a nice replacement.

Thank you, Asahina!

*Sigh*

But I hope I can find this shop before practice...

Do you not know where it is...?

So... Airi showed me the website for it, which listed its location... Unfortunately, I ended up getting lost...

But I know what to do now! It's supposed to be right by the post office, so I just need to keep an eye out for that.

Hang on... What if you end up finding the wrong post office?

Y-You're right...!

I would've gotten even more lost if I did! Thank you, Asahina!

Y-You're welcome...

Also, mind if I take a look at the shop on a map?

A map? Sure, here you go.

It's the one from the website...

Thank you. Let's see...

You're looking for the shop on Miyamasuzaka, right, Hinomori? This appears to be a map for a different branch.

What?! But Airi said it's right by the post office...

There's one very close to the Miyamasuzaka branch. This is where we are right now, and the post office I think you're looking for is here. Which means the shop you wish to visit is this one.

I-It was under my nose this entire time?! Oh no... I feel so embarrassed...

No, don't be. You managed to get this close by yourself. Also, you probably would've found it just fine if it weren't for this map.

A-Asahina...!

I know. Hinomori, mind if I take a look inside with you?

Cram school ended early for me today, so I have some time on my hands.

Yes, of course!

So... It's this way, yes?

Yes, that's right.

Now, shall we?

Hehe...

Thank you for helping me pick this out, Asahina! As a result, I was able to find a wonderful replacement umbrella.

I promise to cherish it for as long as I can.

Hehe. I'm glad to hear that. Especially after we put quite a lot of thought into selecting it.

Oh, also, it's bigger than what you normally see.

Yes, I wanted one that I could share with others.

With this, I'll be able to help Shii, Airi or anyone else who forgets to bring their umbrella.

That of course also includes you, Asahina!

M-Me...?

Yes. Remember how you helped me the other day?

I'd like to return the favor the next chance I get.

...

Thank you, Hinomori...

Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to get to practice. Thank you for joining me today, Asahina!

Anytime. It was my pleasure.

See you again at school.