Do you think they're all done setting everything up now?

Yeah, probably!

Man, I'm so ready for this party!

We're gonna celebrate a ton, Toya!

Speaking of which, why are you the most excited about this? Toya's the star of today's show, you know?

I appreciate it, Akito.

But I'm not really bothered by that. I just think it'll be fun as long as we get to celebrate together.

Hey, Toya!

Hey, you guys!

Perfect. We found you quicker than expected.

All of the prep at MEIKO's place is done now, so we came over to let you know.

I see. Thank you for coming all this way to tell us.

Hmm...?

You smell nice, Luka...

Oh, you're right...

Tea? No, wait... Is it herbs?

You've got a sharp nose, An!

I was putting together some herb-scented bags to give to Toya just earlier.

As a present?

Way to spill the beans, Luka...

Haha. They were going to find out sooner or later.

So, I might as well tell you all about it. These bags contain some of the thyme that Miku grew, which she was nice enough to share with me.

My goal was to recreate the scent of that forest you all went to that one time.

That forest's scent?

Yes. And these bags would serve as a constant reminder of that, no?

I see. So that's why you made these herb-scented bags... Thank you, Luka.

I'm hoping to make something that really imitates that forest well, so promise not to forget that scent until then, okay?

Of course. The morning dew, the mist, the birds singing and the sound of leaves rustling in the breeze...

Everything I felt and experienced was so fresh and new that definitely left a lasting impression on me.

I was pretty surprised to suddenly hear Toya say that he wanted to go to the forest, but it ended up being a good experience for all of us.

Actually seeing a "serene forest" with our own eyes let us sing that song we were practicing really well.

Yeah! Hehe. That trip was so much fun.

Huddling around the campfire with you guys and getting to see all those stars was really nice.

Yeah, I totally agree! Also, I don't think I'll ever forget how hard Toya tried to not cut his fingers while chopping veggies, or when he couldn't get down from that tree!

Me learning how to cook is one thing, but I'd prefer it if you could forget that last part...

"Hehe."

"Haha."

"Hehe."

"Haha."

"Hehe."

"Haha."

Hmm... Looking back on that trip is making me want to sing now!

You know we're just here to grab Toya and the others, right, Luka?

I know, but this seems like a nice opportunity to sing and make our upcoming party even more fun!

So let's all sing together! Like we did during our trip!

Yes, let's.

Count us in!

Well, if everyone else is on board, why not?

Yay! Thanks, you guys!

Here we go!

Mirai!