Okay, that should be enough practice for today. Great job, Shizuku! And thanks for helping us out too, Luka!

You're very welcome!

I had quite a bit of fun too!

Now then, Shizuku...

Could we pick up from where we last left off♪

Yes, of course.

Oh? Airi! Shizuku!

Were you practicing with Luka just now?

Yeah. We're here to make up for the time we lost from going on our picnic.

Oh, okay! But you're done now, right? What are Shizuku and Luka doing over there?

I'm learning how to tie knots from Shizuku.

Knots?

For tying ropes that you use when you're out camping or hiking.

Yes. You can even use these knots for the ribbons and boots in our wardrobe.

Our laces and ribbons occasionally come untied, no? These can help prevent that.

Yeah, you're right! It's also pretty dangerous when we accidentally step on each other's laces and stuff too...

Exactly. If we learn how to tie knots that won't easily come undone, we can prevent all of that from happening♪

That's a great idea!

Yeah! Thanks, Luka♪

Hehe. That's actually just an added bonus♪

Huh?

I really just wanted to learn how to tie cute knots♪

You can do that?

Yes. Would you like to try?

Oh, that sounds nice♪

Rin, come sit next to me.

Really? Hehe. Yay!

And would you mind modelling for us, Miku, Airi? We promise to tie some cute knots with your ribbons.

Sure, go right on ahead.

I'm getting curious myself.

Me too. Something cute, okay, Shizuku?

Of course!

Then let's get started♪

First, you make a loop with one ribbon...

Pass one end of the ribbon through it, gently tie it and weave the other end through...

Wow! That's amazing!

It's braided now!

But you have to keep in mind how long or wide you wish to make it in order for it to turn out well.

Yes, but this one went rather nicely! We just need to do the same for the other two ribbons, wrap the ends to look like flowers and...

There. All done♪

Oh, wow! It's so cute! It almost looks like a belt!

Hmm... I'd like to see too, but I can't if it's on my back like this...

Oh, you're right... Rin, would you mind taking a picture of us with my phone?

Yeah, no problem♪

I'll zoom in on the ribbons...

Okay, how's that?

Thanks, Rin!

Whoa, that is cute!

You're right! It's the same ribbons we always use, but I never knew that tying them like this could make them look so different...!

I'm glad you like them!

We practiced quite a bit together!

Not only that, I'm sure they'll stay tied even after dancing and moving around.

Yeah, this is nice! These outfits are designed for that, so I'm glad we're getting the most out of them.

I agree! We should be all set to perform now! Thank you for doing this, Luka!

You're very welcome.

Oh, I forgot to mention. They can't be untied very easily once they're like this...

What?!

Th-They can't be untied...?

Does that mean we're stuck in these outfits forever...?

No, that can't be possible. There has to be a way.

Hehe. I'm sorry. I was just kidding.

I really just meant that the person wearing this outfit can't untie these ribbons by themselves.

Wait, what...?

We really can't...?!

Yes, unfortunately... They can't be undone unless it's done in the reverse order of how it was originally tied. Isn't that incredible?

Oh no! Luka?! Shizuku?!

Do you remember how you tied these?!

Of course.

You start by making a loop and... Oh dear...

How did the next part go?

L-Luka...?!

No, you're not fooling me twice!

That was a joke too, right?!

Oh, could you tell?

You were just kidding...

You even had me there for a second...

You of all people should've realized first...

*Sigh*... I wasn't sure what to do there just now...

Luka, you big meanie!

Hehe. I'm sorry.