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Rimi
It's okay. It's due tomorrow, right? I've got some stuff I need to review for cram school anyway, so it all works out.
Rimi
They finished early because they've got stuff to do, don't they? Saaya-chan needs to help out at the bakery, and O-Tae-chan said she has work.
Kasumi
Looks like it. But she said it shouldn't take too long, so she should be here any minute! Ah! Hey, after I finish my homework, why don't we all go out somewhere?
Rimi
Yeah, it looks like she's back. Where did you say you needed help? Why don't you get it ready for her?
Kasumi
Good idea! That way we can get finished faster, too! Um~, I need her to help me out with this printout~... Oh, and I didn't get this question, either! Or this one!
Kasumi
Is she doing something up there? If she doesn't hurry, we won't have time to go downtown anymore~. Hold on a second, I'll go see what's the matter.
Arisa
And Kasumi, you were messing with this tin wind-up toy, weren't you? I found it by the doorway upstairs.
Arisa
I'm not gonna say you can't look at them, but if you take something out, you could at least put it back when you're done, couldn't you?
Arisa's Grandma
Arisa~, could you come here for a second?
Rimi
You've heard stories like this before, though, haven't you? Like when dolls suddenly start moving, or when their hair starts actually growing... What if this toy is-
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Arisa
Grandma was bringing that wind-up toy to show it to us, but a customer suddenly showed up, so she just set the toy down and left.
Saaya
Ah, so that's what happened~. Fufufu, thank goodness~. I was getting all nervous expecting some sort of ghost story.
Arisa
I said I was sorry, didn't I? I'm just saying, you did already steal Random Star from our storage shed.
Rimi
Fufufu. But now that I think about it, it's hard to imagine there could be anything scary about something that cute, huh?
Arisa
I knew that'd tip off your rabbit radar. I figured this would happen so... Here. I brought it with me.
Kasumi
I know, right?! If you had this sitting in your room, people would definitely think you've got good taste!
Arisa
Ah, you see, after taking a look at it, its main spring seems to be broken, so no matter how much you wind it up, nothing happens.
Rimi
... Oh. That reminds me, I think there are places that specialize in fixing toys. I remember my mom took me to one once when I was a kid.
Saaya
I'm sure something will come up if we look it up on our phones. Let's see... "Toy repair." And... Search.
Rimi
Oh, evidently they're called toy hospitals. It says they don't "fix" toys, they "heal" them. I kind of like that~. It's sweet.
Kasumi
The train, huh~...? Then today's not gonna work. How about we all get together and go on our next day off?
All
Yeah! Sure...
Kasumi
Wow~, so this is what a toy hospital looks like~... I thought it'd look more like a laboratory than this.
Arisa
Well, nothing we can do about it if there are no available appointments. They said they'd have to order a new spring, too.
Saaya
Which one? ... Oh, I think I know what you mean~. Arisa totally looks like this when she gets all embarrassed.
Kasumi
Me too! I used to pretend I could transform using this with Aa-chan! Talk about a blast from the past!
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Kasumi
Hey, Aa-chan! Do you remember this? It's our animal castle! We used to play with this all the time~!
Asuka
Why'd you drag that old thing out of storage? ... You aren't planning on playing with it, are you?
Kasumi
We all went to a toy hospital today, and there were all sorts of toys there. When I saw them, I felt like I should get ours fixed, too.
Kasumi
Ah, hey, look at this stuffed animal! We used it as our customer whenever we would play store, right?
Kasumi
Huh? Now that I look at it, one of its arms is a little frayed. Don't you feel bad leaving it like this?
Kasumi
Thanks, Aa-chan! Then I'll comb this doll's hair nice and straight~. Aw, look how tangled it's gotten...
Kasumi
You think so? That thing I made during class last time turned out pretty well, though. I showed it to you when I was done, remember?
Kasumi
Thinking about it though, there really are a lot of memories packed into each of these toys. Like this toy, for example. I see this scratch and remember how it happened~.
Asuka
Once, when you broke a toy you borrowed from me, I remember you were holding back tears as hard as you could.
Asuka
But seriously, what are you planning on doing with these toys after they're fixed? You're too old for them now.
Kasumi
Hm~, I haven't thought that far yet. I was just thinking about how sad it would be to leave them broken.
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Kasumi
It's super-duper cute~. If we put this up in a really visible spot around school, everyone will have to notice!
Arisa
Seriously though, how'd you come up with the idea of collecting old toys and donating them to kids?
Kasumi
If we go around to all the classrooms and explain to everyone what's going on, we should be able to collect a decent amount, don't you think?
Arisa
Anyway, did everyone bring something today? We all agreed we'd have something to show today, right?
Kasumi
Huh? Saaya, you brought something too?! But you've got Jun-jun and Sanan at home, don't you? Don't they still play with toys?
Kasumi
That makes me really happy to hear... But this toy doesn't mean anything special to you, does it? I just fixed up an old stuffed animal of mine the other day. Is this really okay?
Saaya
Of course it is! Plus, those two don't really seem all that interested in my old stuffed animals anyway, so I was thinking it'd be better off with kids that would actually play with it.
Saaya
I'm planning on bringing some more toys we don't need anymore, but I figured I'd start with this.
Rimi
It was packed up in the back of one of our closets. I swapped out the batteries and it still works, see?
Rimi
My big sister and I used to play with this all the time. I asked her if it was okay to donate just in case, and she said yes.
Rimi
Well, I do like stuffed animals, but my big sister really liked this sort of stuff, so I guess I grew to like them too.
Kasumi
Oh, I've got a castle version of this set! I found it the other day, along with a whole bunch of animals!
Arisa
Ah, everybody had some of these, right? Even I had some. They're like the stereotypical kids toy.
Arisa
Wait, wait, wait! There's no way we're gonna remember any of them if you just start rattling names off like that! I still have trouble remembering all of your real rabbits!
Kasumi
Ah~, I had one of these! I found mine the other day, too! Its hair was super tangled so I gave it a good combing!
Arisa
Wait, Kasumi... First the stuffed animal and the compact, then the animals, and now this doll.. You seriously had all of the same toys we had?
Kasumi
... Whoa! Now that you mention it, you're right! I guess that means we're all on the same wavelength!
Saaya
We've managed to gather a pretty good amount just between the five of us. If the whole school gets in on this, don't you think it's going to be pretty hard to carry them all?
Kasumi
Hm~... Oh! Then how about we make a collection box and have everyone leave their toys in that?
Rimi
Good idea! But we'd probably have to ask the student council for permission... What do you think, Arisa-chan?
All
Okay!
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Kasumi
Um... This needs to get fixed up a little first... I'll just put you in this bag over here~...
Rimi
I still can't believe that the toy hospital was willing to help us out. They're going to fix all of the broken toys we collect, right?
Saaya
Fufufu, I'm sure your love for toys got across to them. How many times did you bow while you were on the phone with them?
Kasumi
Phew~, look at all the toys we were able to collect in just one week. If we're gonna take them to the hospital tomorrow, we should make sure to sort them properly while we can.
Saaya
There were people that said they'd bring their stuff next week, too. Including me, by the way.
Arisa
Oh yeah, that's right. When I told Grandma about our plan yesterday, she offered to let us take that drummer bunny.
Rimi
First the school, then the toy hospital, and now Arisa-chan's grandma... Kasumi-chan, your project just keeps getting bigger and bigger.
Kasumi
I hope it does~. I'm sure the toys are super happy that they're going to get played with again, too!
Arisa
Ka-su-mi~, I told you to watch it! If you're gonna stand on something, at least get someone to spot you!
Saaya
First Random Star, and now our drummer bunny... Kasumi, this storage space might actually be a pretty special meeting place for you.
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Rimi
I can't believe it's already been a week since we took it in for repairs. It's strange. It feels like it took a long time, but also like it didn't take any time at all...
Saaya
I know what you mean. We collected toys, sorted them, and then did all that searching through Arisa's basement... We've been busy all week.
Arisa
You really think they can fix all of these toys? Look at how big these bags are. Not to mention we're bringing three of them.
Kasumi
More importantly though, I'm worried about our little drummer buddy! I hope it's all better now~.
Kasumi
You know what this reminds me of? It feels like when your parents just bought you a toy, and you're waiting to get home.
Rimi
I totally know what you mean. Looking at the toy box would get you all excited, and you just couldn't wait to open it!
Tae
... Ah. You know what else this feels like? It reminds me of what happens before one of our concerts.
Kasumi
Ooh, O-Tae, that's a good one! This totally feels like before we get on stage! Right, Arisa?!
Rimi
Even as high schoolers, we can get the same excitement from our shows that we got from toys as kids... We're pretty lucky, huh?
Staff
Here's the toy you left with us.
Staff
The spring and gear for the key on the back were pretty worn, so we replaced them. It's as good as new now, though. No need to worry.
Kasumi
That should do it. Now then, the moment you've all been waiting for! Our veteran drummer's show is about to start!
All
Hahaha!
Staff
Seeing you all so happy makes my work worth it. I'm sure the toy is happy, too.
Staff
We'll make sure to give all of the toys you brought today the same treatment, so please look forward to their recovery!
Kasumi
Ah, that's right... Um, I have a question! It looks like this little bunny is part of a three-piece set. Do you know anything about the other two?
Staff
Hm~... I just fix toys, so I don't know much about that sort of stuff... But if you go here, you might be able to find something. The location is marked on this flyer.
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Tae
They've got rabbits here, too! Whoa, and over there! Oh no, what am I going to do? I want to take them all home...
Kasumi
There's a pretty good amount of people here. They're all smiling too, whether they're kids or adults.
Saaya
Maybe I should bring my family here next time. I think my dad would get a kick out of this place since they've got toys from various generations.
Rimi
If I remember correctly, there was a guitar-playing squirrel and a piano-playing cat, right? Hm~... I don't see anything like that.
Staff
What can I help you with? ... Oh? What's that in your hand...?
Kasumi
This was actually what we wanted to ask you about! We're looking for this bunny's friends. Would you happen to know anything about them?
Staff
Hm, could that be...? Excuse me, could you wait here for a moment?
Staff
They've been here at the museum for a while, but we couldn't locate the last one in the set, so we never put them out.
All
What?!
Kasumi
Things are better this way! Now that the three of them are reunited, they can all go on display together, and everyone who comes to the museum can have fun looking at them!
Saaya
They've got the drums, a guitar, and a piano. Hopefully they'll be able to jam as much as they want now.
Arisa
If you're all okay with it, then I guess I am too. We'll have to come back and visit them sometime.
All
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Rimi
If you think about it that way, maybe that sound you heard in the basement was the bunny trying to get you to find it...