Miku

Sorry for the wait, everyone.

Miku

I just heard from Rin, and it sounds like

prep for the rooftop will take a bit longer.

Are you alright to wait?

Shiho

Sure. You know, I didn't think you'd set up

a whole party space up there.

You didn't have to go that far.

Miku

But it's your birthday, you know?

We want you to have a great time.

Miku

So, Saki, we've got some time.

You want to do you-know-what?

Saki

Okay!

It's time for Funtime Waiting Time!

Honami

Funtime Waiting Time?

Saki

Yeah! Miku and I thought it up.

It's a way to have fun, even while

you're waiting for things!

Saki

Starting now, I'm Minister of Funtime!

Incidentally, Miku is the Vice-Minister.

Shiho

These are Cabinet positions?

Ichika

I thought I noticed you two huddling

together and whispering about something.

So you were planning this?

Miku

Hehe. Let's get right to the game.

Honami

This actually is kind of fun already.

What kind of game is it?

Saki

I'm glad you asked! Presenting...

"Make Shiho's Heart Pound! Compliment Central"!

Shiho

Oh, boy.

I have a bad feeling about this.

Saki

The rules are simple! We take turns

saying things we like about Shiho!

Saki

You have to speak up within two seconds

on your turn. If you can't, you're out!

No thinking time is allowed!

Ichika

Oh, that sounds fun!

I sort of want to try.

Honami

Yes, me too!

Shiho

And I'm guessing I'll just have to

stay put and listen?

Saki

That's right♪

We'll all be showering you with praise,

and you get to appreciate it!

Saki

Without further ado...

"Make Shiho's Heart Pound! Compliment Central"!

Saki

Okay, I'll start!

I like how you go along with our games!

Shiho

I mean, you went to the trouble

of thinking it up and all...

Miku

Just like that, you're very conscientious.

You're up, Honami.

Honami

Um... I like how much you love cute things.

You practically sparkle when you're

looking after fuzzy little animals.

Ichika

Then I'll say... How you look when you're

playing your bass. Of course you're good,

but you also look so cool.

Miku

I think it's very cool how, once you've

decided on something, you always

make sure to see it through.

Saki

Yeah, yeah! You never compromise!

That's super cool of you! But you're also

caring and considerate of others!

Honami

That's true. Whenever you help me practice,

you stick with me until I'm satisfied,

no matter how long it takes.

Ichika

You keep track of our practice habits,

and give us advice when we need it.

You've shaped Leo/need as it stands today.

Ichika

I really respect how much effort you put

into everything you do. It makes me think

about how I could put in more work...

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Shiho

Okay, stop.

How much longer is this going to go?

Ichika

Huh?! Oh, um, I was almost done...

Shiho

No. This game's over.

Saki

Aww, why?!

Honami

Ah.

Shiho, your cheeks...

Shiho

Honami.

Miku

You see? Everyone loved that.

Shiho

*Sigh* That was basically torture...

Shiho

Look, if we have time to goof off,

we have time to practice.

Shiho

You guys are okay with that, right?

Yeah, I thought so. We're doing it.

Ichika

Hehe. Let's do that, then.

Shiho

Okay, here we go.

Integral!