There we are...

(That should be all the gloves and hats we're going to need.)

(I was also able to borrow some cans of bug spray, so that just leaves—)

Asahina!

I brought those garbage bags you asked for!

The custodian gave me a lot, so we should be all set☆

Thank you, Otori.

Then, let's put these in that box over there.

Okay, got it!

Humhumhummm♪

Pulling weeds, pulling weeds, it's so much fun♪

(She seems as energetic as ever...)

We'll be getting the snacks and drinks on the day of the weed pulling, right?!

Yes, that's right. The teachers were going to get them for us, but the head priest was kind enough to tell the business owners in the local shopping district about what we're doing, and they've decided to give us some assistance.

Wow, even everyone from the shopping district is on board now?!

That means we've really gotta make sure we pull lots of weeds and put on a fun test of courage☆

Yes, it does.

Hehe. Let's make the most of every minute we have left☆

Okay, we seem to have everything we need, so let's stop here for today. Thank you for all your hard work, Otori.

You're welcome! We both worked really hard today!

Anyway, shall we start heading out?

We can bundle everything up and—

Oh, Asahina, actually!

Hm? Yes?

We don't have to leave for a few more minutes, so can you tell me what you think about my monster acting?

Your monster acting?

Oh, for the test of courage...?

Yes! I've been thinking lots and lots about how to play a cute monster!

I told Tsukasa and the others about what we're doing, and they suggested that coming up with a little story would make things easier...

So, we came up with a short story called “The Spirits of the Colorful Haunted Mansion”...!

“The Spirits of the Colorful Haunted Mansion”...?

It's about people stumbling upon a mansion deep within some dark mountains. The resident spirits start by scaring them a little, but they end up becoming friends and partying together later on☆

Each room is home to a different spirit, and each of them scares people in its own unique way.

And I play a pink monster that lives in a pink room☆

Hinomori plays a snow-white yuki-onna who haunts a white room. And Honami...

(She came up with a story to help her get into character...?)

(She's willing to go that far.)

(The test of courage is supposed to be sort of an added bonus after the weed pulling. More to the point, it's just something we have to do as class representatives...)

I'm gonna jump out and shout, but not in a scary way. My goal is to make it feel like my monster wants to play with everyone!

Oh, but! I have a feeling that doing lots of cute poses and stuff will help make things a lot more fun for everyone! Also...

(She wants everyone to have fun...)

(I don't really understand that feeling...)

Then, all the rooms in the mansion combine together... And make a rainbow appear in the sky!

What did you think?!

*Nod*

I thought your story was lovely.

I'm sure that everyone will smile when they see you as that monster, Otori.

Really?! Thank goodness!

Tsukasa, Nene, Rui and I thought really long and hard about this story and my monster!

I see...

Oh, but we actually came up with a few different variations!

Huh?

During our discussion, we came up with lots and lots of fun ideas!

Would you like to hear them?!

Oh...

(The bell's about to ring.)

(I don't mind staying to listen for a bit longer, but...)

Yes, I am interested in hearing these other ideas...

But you still haven't shown me how you're going to play your monster.

*Gasp*

R-R-R-R-Right...!

U-Uhh...

Then, I'll start with the part where I jump out! Watch and tell me what you think...!

(Okay, she's finally going to show me.)