Transcript
Kasumi
Aw, it's already time to go back home~. The day just flew by. It had been a while since we hung out at school, so I got all excited~♪
Arisa
I swear... You're always like that, aren't you? Summer vacation ended yesterday, you know. Aren't you the least bit sad?
Kasumi
I'm a bit bummed that it's over, sure, but that doesn't beat just how happy I feel~.
Saaya
We were practically glued together the entire break, though...
Rimi
I just happened to notice while looking over my schedule book yesterday, but aside from my family trip, I really did spend most of my time with you all.
Tae
Ah, that reminds me of when Arisa and I went to the beach. It still amazes me just how skillfully she won the watermelon-splitting contest. You should have seen-
Arisa
Give that a rest already! I've heard it a million times now!
Kasumi
Aw, you're both so lucky~ I really wanted to go to the beach, too~. If only we could've hung out more!
Arisa
Pretty sure we just went over how our every waking moment was spent together...
Kasumi
To be fair, most of that was our band rehearsals, right? Totally not the same thing. Think of all the karaoke we didn't get to enjoy~.
Saaya
If we're talking about karaoke, then... I think we went together twice, if I recall correctly.
Kasumi
Two times is nowhere near enough. We should've gone more~.
Rimi
Kasumi-chan, you really do love karaoke, don't you?
Kasumi
Singing there is completely different from singing in the band, don't you think?! And there are so many songs to choose from!
Saaya
That's true. Like the way your pitch is shown on the screen? It does have its own unique sense of fun to it.
Rimi
I agree that it's enjoyable, but I'm not so good with the pressure of being scored... It makes me nervous...
Kasumi
All this talk just makes me wanna go again. Alright, everyone! Time for another run to the karaoke parlor!
Arisa
Oh boy, there she goes again.
Kasumi
Our summer break is already over, and we definitely have to go before fall comes! Right?!
Arisa
Uhm, I'm pretty sure we can go all year round, including fall.
Tae
Well, it's true that the songs you want to sing can differ depending on the season.
Kasumi
Right! I'm glad O-Tae is on the same page~.
Kasumi
So, let's all go together! Having gone only twice is such a waste~.
Arisa
Sounds like more than enough times to me...
Kasumi
I'll never be able to focus on my studies if I don't scratch the itch to go~. So, before our lessons really come back in full force, I wanna finish my to-do list from the summer~!
Saaya
Fufu, sounds good to me. Having peace of mind is important for focusing on schoolwork.
Arisa
Saaya, you really do coddle Kasumi, don't ya...?
Rimi
If we're going to go, I suppose we should head to our usual spot in the shopping mall?
Tae
That specific karaoke parlor has an excellent drink bar, so I would definitely be interested. Going again certainly does sound nice...
Kasumi
Doesn't it~?! And it's close by, to boot! Arisa, are you free during our next day off?!
Arisa
Jeez... Fine, I read you loud and clear. I knew this was coming the moment you opened your mouth.
Kasumi
Yay~! Karaoke ♪ Karaoke ♪ Mark your calendars, everyone! That day will be spent at the mall!
Saaya
Since we'll already be there, how about we see that movie you were talking about, Arisa? It's showing at the cinema in the mall, right?
Arisa
Y-yeah. It is, but...
Saaya
Why don't we watch it as a group? If you have things you want to do left over from the summer, Arisa, you might end up being distracted by that while trying to study.
Kasumi
Nice idea, Saaya! Any movie that Arisa wants to see is one I'd love to watch! Let's use this chance to get done everything that we couldn't!
Arisa
D-don't go deciding for me! Who said we have to see it together? I can go by myself!
Kasumi
Aw, don't be like that~. We'll go with you! And with that, our shopping mall trip is set in stone! Hehehe~♪ It's gonna be awesome~♪
Arisa
Phew... It's like an oven out here...
Saaya
Summer break may be over, but the sun apparently didn't get the memo...
Kasumi
All present and accounted for! Next stop, the shopping mall! Let's head out!
Tae
Ah! Hold on just a second! I just found something amazing!
Rimi
What is it, O-Tae-chan? You found something on the side of the road?
Tae
Come see for yourself. This rock, it... looks just like a rabbit, doesn't it?
Arisa
Wha-? A rabbit? ... This thing?
Tae
Try from this angle. See, here are the ears. And here's the nose. Just like a rabbit. Arisa, hold it still while I take a photo.
Arisa
You've lost me... So, I just need to hold it, right? ... How's this?
Tae
Perfect, Arisa! Just like that!
Arisa
O-Tae's excitement just went through the roof, you guys...
Tae
Recently, I've been gathering photos for my "Rabbits All Around Us" album. They're hidden in everyday objects like shrubs or flowers. I found a bunch of them during my summer break.
Kasumi
Ooo, interesting~! What kind of things did you find?! I wanna see the photos!
Tae
To be honest, I haven't found one that just screamed "rabbit hidden here" yet...
Arisa
Instead of looking for weird imagery, why not take photos of the actual animal and be done with it?
Tae
No way. The goal is to see how rabbit like non-rabbit things can be. Anything else would be against the rule.
Arisa
Who cares about a rule like that?!
Kasumi
Not to cut this short, but we've got a lot on our plate today! Let's be sure to take care of everything we wanted to do this summer~!
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Kasumi
Here we are~! We made it~! Ahhh, that cool, indoor air feels so nice~.
Saaya
Summer really makes you appreciate air conditioning~.
Rimi
Hehe, if only we could go back in time and thank its inventor.
Arisa
It took 30 minutes to get here, all thanks to someone... She just couldn't resist snapping a ton of photos for that "Rabbits All Around Us" thing of hers.
Saaya
Fufu, if we were to look through her eyes, everything would probably look like a rabbit.
Tae
Huh... I just had an epiphany... Doesn't the letter "R" upside down look like a rabbit?
Arisa
Where'd this come from?!
Kasumi
Haha, you're right! I can totally see it! It's got those little bunny ears!
Tae
And the letter "M" is-
Saaya
Pardon me for interrupting, you two, but how about we continue this conversation after we've watched the movie?
Rimi
Ah, about that. The movie that Arisa-chan wanted to see doesn't actually start until 1:15, so we still have a bit of time.
Kasumi
But if we don't get there early we won't be able to sit in the good seats. Wouldn't it be best if we started heading there now?
Rimi
I went ahead and reserved four spots online yesterday. We should be okay either way.
Kasumi
Wow~! Nice going, Rimi-rin~! You're the best~!
Rimi
No, no. I was just looking forward to spending the day with you all.
Saaya
So, we still have time to spare... What should we do, then?
Kasumi
I vote karaoke! Who's with me?
Arisa
Vetoed! Karaoke is last, got it?!
Kasumi
Aw, too bad...
Arisa
Besides, aren't we suppose to be taking care of our summer to-do lists? Everybody did think about what they wanted to do today, right?
Rimi
Uhm, well... What I wanted was for the five of us to enjoy some chocolate sweets at the food court...
Arisa
Chocolate sweets?
Rimi
During summer break, there was a three-day chocolate fair held at the department store. I wanted to go together, but it was just bad timing...
Kasumi
I see, that's definitely something worthy of putting on the list. How about you, Saaya?
Saaya
I... don't really have anything that I want to do. Oh, but I did actually think about it. I promise. Nothing came to mind, is all.
Saaya
What's the best way of putting it...? Spending another day together is all I need. Really.
Kasumi
Aw, we came all the way here, Saaya~. You've gotta pick something to do with us~.
Saaya
Fufu, alright. I'll give it a bit more thought.
Arisa
That just leaves O-Tae, right? Hey, O-Tae... Huh? Where'd she run off to?
Kasumi
There she is! Over there! She's checking out something over at the knick-knack shop. Let's go see, too!
Arisa
... Living in her own world as usual.
Kasumi
O-Tae~♪ Whatcha lookin' at?
Tae
This. Isn't it just adorable? A rabbit-shaped bento box.
Arisa
It is kind of cute, I'll admit. But I think this bunny addiction of yours has a little too much control over your life.
Kasumi
Here's a chopstick container to go with it! It has a delightful little picture of two rabbits lined up side-by-side~.
Arisa
That one is brown, so it might be a hare. Hares change their fur to brown or gray in the summer.
Kasumi
Animals with fur can change color?! I thought that was only for chameleons!
Arisa
Well, actually...
Rimi
Hey, Saaya-chan, have you looked over here yet? They have so many hair accessories!
Saaya
Show me, show me! Wow, has this store always had these?!
Rimi
This hair clip totally suits you! Here, the one with the yellow marble pattern!
Saaya
Oh no... I'm a total sucker for ones like this. Agh, now I seriously wanna buy it~. I'll be in a pinch if I blow my allowance so early in the month, though...
Rimi
Ah, I see... That makes things a bit difficult...
Saaya
If I don't buy it now, though, they may be sold out later. What should I do...?
Kasumi
O-Tae, check this out! I think you'll really like this phone case. It's got bunny ears on it.
Tae
I'll take it.
Arisa
At least think about it!
Saaya
This store does have a nice collection of phone cases~. I like this folio one. Don't you have one like this, Kasumi? How is it?
Kasumi
Yeah, I totally recommend that kind of case! They keep your screen from getting smudges, and you can keep your train pass in the side sleeve!
Rimi
And they seem simple and mature. Maybe I'll get one, too. Do you think I could pull this one off, Arisa-chan?
Arisa
Sure, why not? But maybe go with a lighter shade of pink, instead.
Kasumi
Rimi-rin, this one will be perfect, then! It is lighter and has a nice design, don't ya think?!
Rimi
Hm... Now I'm confused... I don't know which one to get~.
Saaya
Nah, I understand. Having so many choices just makes it harder to choose, right~?
Tae
Really? I'm absolutely fine with my choice. You all should just get what I'm getting.
Saaya
Uhhh... Let's just agree to disagree, okay...?
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Rimi
Sorry for the wait. The area around the ticket dispenser was a bit crowded. Here, one for each of us.
Kasumi
Thank you~!
Saaya
This film is pretty popular, so we probably wouldn't have been able to see it if Rimi-rin hadn't reserved the tickets for us.
Kasumi
Rimi-rin with the game-winning play~!
Tae
Say, what kind of movie is this, anyway? I don't know a thing about it.
Arisa
Are you serious? The trailers are all over the internet.
Tae
I don't really look at that stuff though.
Kasumi
It's been getting rave reviews! That one guy from that show was going on about it and how it made him cry. You know who I mean? From that drama with the thing and the people.
Arisa
Please make some sense!
Saaya
I was kind of surprised to hear what it was about~. It's apparently one of those coming-of-age stories. You like these kinds of films, Arisa?
Arisa
N-not particularly! I mean, I didn't want to come because it's a genre I like. I-it's just being talked about non-stop online is all...!
Rimi
I understand where Arisa-chan is coming from. I'm more of a horror person, but even I wanted to come see this one in theaters.
Kasumi
I'll never really get over how much Rimi-rin likes scary movies. It's even more surprising than how much Arisa likes coming-of-age ones.
Arisa
Open your ears, people! I n-never said I liked 'em!
Saaya
Kasumi, what types of movies do you usually watch?
Kasumi
Fun, light-hearted ones are best~. If I had to pick one that's currently showing, then... that one? The poster with the CGI anime on it.
Arisa
Looks really over-the-top.
Saaya
I'd go with that romantic one, probably. Classic Cinderella stories are my guilty pleasure, and this poster is just oozing with sentimentality~.
Kasumi
O-Tae, you don't seem like the kind to see movies very often. Or am I way off?
Tae
Well, sometimes I do. I enjoy the dancing ones.
Saaya
Dancing ones? Like a musical or something?
Tae
I'm not sure myself, but they're the ones where people spontaneously break out into a dance.
Arisa
And the mystery deepens...
Rimi
Come to think of it, I saw an Indian film like that a while back. A bunch of dancers would come in out of nowhere, even in the middle of a dialogue.
Tae
Yes! Exactly like that!
Kasumi
So, they just pop out and bust a move?! Why?! That's so awesome! I wanna see a movie like that!
Rimi
Ah, I think it's about time for the movie to start. We should go.
Kasumi
Wait! Can't watch a movie without popcorn! Be right back!
Tae
I'll go, too!
Saaya
We'll be waiting over by the entrance, okay?
Saaya
Wow... That was actually really good... I'd even be up for going back and watching it again!
Rimi
Same goes for me! That's probably the first time I've ever cried that much during a movie!
Kasumi
I started crying around halfway through and never stopped~.
Kasumi
Wasn't that one scene so good?! You know, the one where-
Saaya
The friend characters need help so the protagonist dashes off to save them, right?! It was so incredible! That scene will go down in movie history, I bet.
Rimi
My hands almost started applauding by themselves! I'm going to tear up just thinking about it...
Tae
Think of how much better it could have been if it led into a big dance number!
Saaya
O-Tae, no. Just... nuh-uh.
Kasumi
Thank you so much for picking this movie, Arisa~! It was such a good choice!
Arisa
Hm? Yeah, sure...
Kasumi
What's wrong, Arisa? Why so gloomy? You didn't think the film was interesting?
Arisa
Nnn~... N-no, nothing like that, but...
Kasumi
Well, what'd you think of that scene, then? When the main character-
Arisa
St-stop...! Don't say anymore...!
Tae
Your eyes are kind of red, Arisa. Is everything alright?
Arisa
Ah! I-I've got s-s-something in my eye! Hang on, I need to go rinse it out! Ow, ow, it hurts...!
Saaya
Take your time, Arisa~. We'll be waiting by the exit.
Kasumi
Hey, Saaya. Is it just me, or... was Arisa crying just now?
Saaya
Crying? Who, Arisa? I didn't notice. Maybe you just imagined it?
Kasumi
Really~? Hmmm. I could've sworn she was...
Rimi
When you get something in your eye, it makes tears to flush out the dirt, right?
Kasumi
That makes sense! And here I thought those tears were from Arisa being moved by the movie!
Saaya
Okay, okay. It's not a big deal, either way. Anyway, let's decide where to go next while we wait for Arisa to get back.
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Kasumi
Phew, we finally found some seats for all of us~.
Saaya
This place is always packed. Finding a place to sit, even around this time, is a hassle.
Rimi
I managed to borrow another chair for us, but... that means someone will have to sit alone at the front of the table. Anyone?
Kasumi
You should do it, Arisa. It'll be like you're the birthday girl. Your special day is next in line, anyway.
Arisa
Yeah, in over a month! No way I'm sitting in that thing now!
Tae
Okay, I volunteer! My birthday is still a long way off, though, if that's okay.
Kasumi
Go right ahead! ... Gasp, O-Tae... Being at the head of the family suits you perfectly, somehow...!
Saaya
Hahaha, it really does! Lookin' good, O-Tae.
Arisa
So, we were going to eat some kind of chocolate, I think. Right, Rimi?
Rimi
Yeah. There are a lot of places to choose from, though, so get whatever you like.
Kasumi
Chocolate parfait for me! I filled up on popcorn at the theater, so my taste buds are dying for something sweet!
Arisa
You're still hungry after eating that bloated bag of popcorn? Is there a bottom to that stomach?
Kasumi
I'm still good to go. Right, O-Tae?
Tae
Of course. C'mon, Arisa. There's always room for dessert.
Arisa
That's not normal, you know!
Saaya
What're you going to get, O-Tae? Looks like they have crepes, too.
Tae
Good question~. I think I'll get the... The... The hamburg steak.
Arisa
Huh?!
Tae
Look, that shop over there has a really delicious-looking hamburg-steak set.
Rimi
Huh? Where?
Tae
The one on the corner. See it? With all the pictures of steaks and meat.
Arisa
What's with the mood shift, O-Tae? Weren't you just going on about always having room for dessert?
Tae
Ah, I revise my statement. "There's always room for dessert." "And meat."
Arisa
Straight from a jumbo popcorn to a full meal on top of that... Just what else is there room for in there...?
Saaya
O-Tae's going for the rib-sticking menu, I see... Hm, now I'm not sure what to go for, myself.
Rimi
You haven't decided yet, Saaya-chan?
Saaya
Actually, I didn't have any lunch before I came, so I'm pretty hungry~...
Saaya
If O-Tae is going to have her fill, I think I might just do the same~.
Rimi
That's a good idea! We came all the way here, you should eat what you're hungry for.
Saaya
Let's see... That pasta place looks good. And look, the line is pretty short compared to the other restaurants.
Kasumi
They have a lot of different dishes, don't they?! Saaya, let me have a bite of yours, please!
Saaya
Sure thing. Have as many bites as you want.
Kasumi
Yay~!
Saaya
Pasta from restaurants always tastes better, doesn't it? I occasionally cook some for my little brother and sister, but it never comes out as good. Maybe they boil the noodles differently?
Kasumi
You've gotta let me try some of yours one of these days! Jun-Jun and Sa-nan sure do have it nice, what with having such an awesome older sister around~.
Saaya
Fufu~. I can be scary when I get angry, y'know~.
Rimi
How about you, Kasumi-chan? Do you cook things for Asuka-chan?
Kasumi
Well... I-I do! I swear! Just the other day, I made some ramen for her!
Arisa
Dumped it in the pot and heated it up with some water. Gotcha.
Kasumi
N-not just that! I added some pork, too... Oh, and a hard-boiled egg!
Arisa
Noodles and an egg? So you boiled two things? A true inspiration to us all. Well done, master chef. Not just anyone can get the water to be all bubbly twice.
Kasumi
I know when I'm being made fun of, Arisa~! You meanie~!
Saaya
Fufufu. That was very responsible of you, Kasumi. Anyway, have you made up your mind yet, Arisa?
Arisa
I'll just... have what Rimi is having. That's what we originally planned from the beginning, after all.
Arisa
So, what'll it be, Rimi? There's parfaits, crepes... and chocolate cake, as well. Looks pretty good, doesn't it?
Rimi
Uhmmm, I guess I'll...
Rimi
I'll go with the steak set, I suppose.
All
What?!
Arisa
N-now Rimi wants meat...?! What happened?
Rimi
Well, it's just... the steak on the posters at the shop O-Tae-chan pointed out look so good...
Rimi
During summer vacation, there was a second event... One with different types of meat from around the world. I wanted to go to that one, too, but it was too far away.
Rimi
I like chocolate and all, but I also love meat... It looks like the steak won out in the end.
Kasumi
Don't sweat it! We're all getting what we like, right? You chow down on as much steak as you want, Rimi-rin!
Rimi
Arisa-chan, you want to have some with me?
Arisa
No no no, I'm not a bottomless pit like the rest of you! The chocolate cake will do just fine.
Saaya
I'll stay behind and watch our stuff. You guys go on ahead~♪
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Kasumi
Hooo boy~, I couldn't eat another bite! I'm stuffed~!
Tae
That hamburg steak was fantastic! Next time, I'll double down and go with the extra-large one!
Saaya
Are you sure? I mean, the one you got was already much bigger than the sample image, right?!
Kasumi
You thought so, too?! I couldn't believe how huge it was! It was as big as O-Tae's head! Maybe even bigger!
Arisa
Maybe that's enough of the tall tales? If anything, Rimi was the most shocking of all.
Rimi
Me? Why's that?
Arisa
You didn't hesitate to pack away that chocolate parfait, even after eating all of that meat. That was quite the appetite.
Tae
There's always room for meat and dessert.
Arisa
You sure are devoted to that motto, aren't you?
Rimi
I just couldn't help myself. Not after seeing Kasumi-chan eat hers with such a blissful look on her face...
Saaya
It's contagious, isn't it? She takes one bite, and her face just lights up. It's totally unfair, I tell ya.
Kasumi
Am I really like that? I don't do it on purpose!
Saaya
It works precisely because you don't mean to do it! Alright, well... now that we've had our fill, I believe it's finally time for you-know-what...
Kasumi
Karaoke! Yaaay~!!! Karaoke~♪ Karaoke~♪
Saaya
That's what I'm talking about! That face right there~.
Kasumi
Hehehe~♪ What shall we sing first~♪
Tae
Hey, Kasumi. Pass the mic over here.
Kasumi
O-Tae! Do the thing you always do!
Tae
Okay, then. Mic check: one, two.
Tae
Seems to be working properly. I think it would be better to adjust the echo setting so our voices carry a bit better, though. I'll fix it.
Kasumi
Thank you, thank you! You always come through for us, O-Tae~!
Saaya
All that time working at the live house really paid off for her, huh? She's already like a professional!
Rimi
It somehow does feel easier to hit the right notes when O-Tae-chan sets it up for us.
Kasumi
Can I select the first song now?! Oh, but I've never done this one before, so I might have to skip it. Arisa, hurry up and queue the next one just in case!
Arisa
Really? Why do I have to go next?
Saaya
You can do it, Kasumi~♪ Arisa, once you're done, pass the remote this way.
Arisa
Why don't you just go before me, then?
Saaya
I have an idea! Let's sing together, Arisa! Whaddya say?
Arisa
A-as a duo?! Really? Th-then what should we choose?!
Saaya
Well, I would like to do~...
Tae
Okay, I'm heading to the drink bar. Does anybody else want anything?
Rimi
Here, let me go with you. Maybe I'll borrow a tambourine from the front desk while we're out.
Kasumi
One ginger ale for me, please~! And grab some maracas, too, Rimi-rin! Uh-oh, the intro just started! I hope I can actually sing it. Here goes-
Arisa
So much for that! Whoa, look at her go!
Saaya
Heh, I ended up getting a bit nervous~. So, how would you rate my duet with Rimi-rin?
Kasumi
I give it two... no, ten thumbs up~! That was spectacular! Your high notes harmonized with hers perfectly! You practiced that and didn't tell us, didn't you~?!
Rimi
Saaya-chan, you and I talked about doing this one the last time we came, didn't we?
Kasumi
Aw, so unfair~! I wish I had been there~!
Saaya
In that case, let's rehearse something in preparation for the next time we come!
Kasumi
Yay! So, what should we practice?
Arisa
Kasumi, you're the one who queued this anime song, right? It's about to start.
Kasumi
Whoops! My bad! Here, let's discuss it more a bit later!
Saaya
Roger that~♪ ... Kasumi has completely entered the "anime zone." Maybe I'll pick an anime song, too, then?
Tae
So, Arisa, what're you choosing next?
Arisa
I'm t-trying to scroll through the list, but this remote is kind of hard to use... Uh, O-Tae. What exactly is that... concoction you have there?
Tae
I went with some sherbet ice cream covered in soda. And soft serve on top.
Arisa
That's enough to feed a family! Did you leave any for the other customers?! Actually though, can you really scarf down that whole thing?!
Tae
Of course. There's always room for dessert.
Arisa
You have way too much faith in your stomach!
Kasumi
Awww, the last song has finally come~. If only we could have asked for an extension~.
Saaya
I know how you feel, Kasumi~. But that just means we'll have more songs to sing next time... So, what should we choose for our finale? Should we sing as a group?
Kasumi
I'm down for that! What's a song that we all know...?
Arisa
Huh? Kasumi! Did you see this?!
Kasumi
See what, Arisa? What did you find?
Arisa
I was fiddling with the remote, and then this popped up. Here, look! It's one of Pastel✽Palettes' songs!
Kasumi
I see it! Right there! I had no idea! It's so crazy to see a song from somebody you know right there on the karaoke menu!
Rimi
Wouldn't this work well as our final song, Kasumi-chan? It's one we all know.
Saaya
You're always one step ahead, Rimi-rin! What better way to end our day than with a Pastel✽Palettes track sung by all of us! You up for it, O-Tae?
Tae
Leave the maracas to me.
Kasumi
That's O-Tae for ya! Ready, set, submit~!
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Kasumi
That was so much fun~♪ Let's be sure to rehearse some tunes for the next time we come!
Saaya
And we can't forget to do that one song we were talking about! The one where we can easily harmonize!
Kasumi
Oh yeah! Boy, with all five of us there, those two hours sure did just zip by. It feels like we didn't get enough singing in.
Arisa
Says the one who sang a non-stop medley about halfway through.
Rimi
Having to sit through a two-hour lesson is a lot different than spending two hours at karaoke.
Arisa
How many times did you end up slipping off to the drink bar during those two hours, O-Tae?
Tae
I lost track. Maybe twice?
Arisa
No way! Not even close!
Saaya
Hahaha. Alright, it'll be seven o'clock soon. It's about time that we head back.
Kasumi
Huh?! We're not done, though! Saaya, you never made up your mind on what to do today!
Rimi
She's right! You said you'd think about it, so did you come up with anything?
Saaya
Uhhh, I really did try, but there's nothing that comes to mind. I'm telling you, just being with you all is great. It's all the fun I need, really.
Kasumi
Come on, do something with us~. There's no need to hold back, Saaya.
Saaya
That's not it at all! I'm being completely honest!
Arisa
Kasumi, let's just drop it. Saaya said she's telling the truth, so isn't that enough? It won't be any fun if we force her to do something.
Kasumi
That's true, but still~...
Tae
If she thinks of something later, we can just come back again.
Saaya
Works for me. I wanna come back with everyone again, anyway!
Saaya
I really had a good time today, guys. Thanks~. I bring my siblings here every now and then, but I've never stayed this long before.
Rimi
I didn't know that. What do you usually do when you come?
Saaya
We often go to the big supermarket downstairs, right? But my brother and sister always wanna go see the toy store, so that's where we end up...
Kasumi
You never really go anywhere that you like?
Saaya
Nah, they'd get bored way too quickly. And then, I take them to the nearby arcade, so we...
Saaya
... That's it.
Kasumi
Saaya? You okay?
Saaya
I... realized what I want to do...!
Kasumi
No way! What, what?! Tell me~!!
Kasumi
Saaya! Which background is best? There's way too many to choose from!
Saaya
That's easy... The one with all the ☆☆☆. When you say Poppin'Party, it's gotta be ☆.
Rimi
Yeah! I was thinking the same thing!
Tae
Eye size can be adjusted, as well. Should we?
Arisa
I said to stop fiddling with the buttons! You have no idea what you're doing!
Tae
But you don't know either, do you, Arisa?
Arisa
Th-that's not the point!
Kasumi
I'm kind of surprised that Saaya is so interested in these photo booths.
Saaya
Stop embarrassing me like that~. It's just something I see when I bring my siblings. You know, friends all taking pictures together.
Rimi
Now that you mention it, we've actually never taken a group photo together with all five of us.
Saaya
One picture for each of us! It'll be something for us to remember our day together! ... Wait, Arisa. Your smile is so stiff. You're way too nervous!
Arisa
B-but I'm so awful at doing this...!
Kasumi
Okay, okay! We're sticking to these settings! Is everyone ready?! Here goes nothing~!
Countdown
3, 2, 1...
Kasumi
It came out so well! Perfect smiles all around, am I right?!
Rimi
Uh-huh! Saaya-chan looks like she's having the time of her life!
Arisa
Way to show us up though! The camera loves her! It's like she was born for this!
Saaya
Fufu, you think so? I was just acting natural ♪
Rimi
You know, Saaya-chan, that's what Kasumi-chan was saying earlier today...
Tae
Arisa... were you having stomach cramps?
Arisa
Leave me alone!
Kasumi
Saaya, here's the pen! As the guest of honor, you get to doodle the decorations!
Saaya
Me? Really? That seems like a big responsibility.
Saaya
What should I draw?! I have no idea what would be good~.
Tae
Give me some rabbit ears, if you please.
Rimi
How cute! Can you draw a pair on me, too?
Kasumi
Arisa and I will take some cat ears! Right, Arisa? You want us to match, don'tcha?!
Arisa
W-well, I'm fine with anything, so sure.
Saaya
Let's see... Rabbit ears for O-Tae and Rimi-rin, and cat ears for Kasumi and Arisa... How does this look?
Kasumi
Hey, these look really good! How about some whiskers around the mouth?!
Saaya
Whiskers...? Like this, you mean?
Arisa
Really, Saaya?! Not those kind of whiskers! O-Tae looks like some kind of aristocrat now!
Saaya
Huh...? Did I mess up?
Rimi
Not that, Saaya-chan~! The ones with three lines from the cheeks!
Saaya
From the cheeks...? Ah, I get it! Hahaha, I totally got mixed up when Kasumi said to add some whiskers.
Kasumi
Me? Aw, I didn't ruin it, did I?!
Saaya
Hahaha... Sorry, sorry. Here, I'll do it again.
Tae
Wait, don't! I like it this way!
Arisa
Well, you shouldn't!
Transcript
Saaya
Ow, my stomach hurts from laughing so much~. I had a lot of fun today, guys.
Arisa
Saaya ended up stealing the show at the end~. I still how no idea how that was her first thought when hearing "whiskers."
Saaya
Just rub it in, why don’t you~. It's already bad enough that I got my wires crossed...!
Tae
Hey, I liked it.
Saaya
Thanks, O-Tae. At least someone has my back in this!
Rimi
Fufufu. At least Saaya-chan was able to find something she wanted to do. Now it's officially the best day off ever! Right, Kasumi-chan?
Kasumi
... Hmmm~.
Rimi
Kasumi-chan? Is something wrong?
Kasumi
It's just... well, the day is over now. I hate that it has to end. I always get lonely when I think about going back home. If only we could be together just a bit longer~.
Saaya
Fufu. We'll see each other at school tomorrow. It'll be alright.
Rimi
With the end of today comes a new tomorrow. Don't you think so, Kasumi-chan? We'll see each other bright and early at school!
Arisa
Kasumi, weren't you the one who was happy summer vacation ended?
Kasumi
I did say that, didn't I...? Hm... Yeah, you're right! We'll definitely meet up at school, anyway, so it'll be fine!
Tae
Kasumi, don't forget that our afternoon lessons start tomorrow, as well. Be sure to pack a lunch to bring with you.
Kasumi
O-Tae, you're a lifesaver! I had completely forgotten!
Tae
I... know this is out of nowhere, but... do you remember when we all hung out and ate lunch in the courtyard for the first time?
Kasumi
Huh? Yeah? What about it?
Tae
You all said that I was your friend. That... really shocked me. In a good way. Nobody had ever considered me a friend before that.
Kasumi
Yeah, but... what brought this on?
Tae
Up until then, I had spent all of my free time cooped up practicing guitar. Which is fine because I love the guitar. But it meant that I never really hung out with other people...
Tae
And yet, playing guitar is what helped us to become friends. And that's what brought about all the fun days we've been able to spend together.
Tae
As strange as this may sound, a part of me thinks learning guitar was fate. So I could meet all of you.
Kasumi
Wh-wha-?! Where's this coming from?!
Arisa
O-O-Tae! Did too many trips to the drink bar mess with your brain or something?!
Tae
No, I was just saying what was on my mind. Wait, did I say something weird?
Arisa
N-not exactly, but...! You just surprised me, spouting that out!
Kasumi
O-Tae...! Thank you for saying that~!
Rimi
I agree with everything O-Tae-chan said. All the great memories I've made, including today, were possible because I met you all.
Saaya
You got that right. I totally appreciate you guys.
Kasumi
Why did ya have to go and say all that~? Now it's gonna be even harder to say goodbye today...
Arisa
This is nice and all, but how long are we gonna chat here...?! It's already past seven. Kasumi and O-Tae have to take the train back, so they have to get a move on.
Saaya
Yup! Our families will get worried if we leave any later than this. I know it's hard, but it's time for everyone to say their goodbyes!
Kasumi
Alright, catch you all tomorrow! Boo, I wish it were already morning~.
Rimi
I'll walk you two to the station. If you don't mind.
Kasumi
Sounds good, thanks! Let's go, O-Tae!
Tae
Wait... A rabbit. Right there...
Arisa
There she goes again. What sort of mutated rock or stump did you find this time?
Tae
Not a rock. Look. Up there. ... The moon.
Arisa
Huh? The moon?
Saaya
Yeah... It is, without a doubt... a rabbit.
Kasumi
Wow, it sure is pretty tonight~.
Rimi
The harvest moon season will be here fairly soon.
Kasumi
O-Tae! Photo! You've gotta take a photo of it! You said you haven't found that rabbit-like something that you really like yet, right?!
Tae
Hold on, everyone. One picture of the moon, coming up. ... You ready up there? Say "cheese"!
Arisa
I don't think it can hear you...
Kasumi
... Did you snap a good one?
Tae
You bet... It'll be a masterpiece!
Kasumi
Yay~! We finally, for real this time, finished our to-do list!
Kasumi
... Hey, I have an idea! Let's watch the moon together here on the bench! Just 10 minutes! And not a second more, I promise! Are you okay with that, O-Tae?
Tae
Of course.
Rimi
The next train isn't scheduled to come for a little while. We should have 10 minutes to spare, I think?
Arisa
... You'd never let us hear the end of it if we refused. I hope you know you're staying too, Saaya.
Saaya
Okay, I will... But only for 10 minutes♪
Kasumi
Awesome~! O-Tae, show me the picture you just took!
Rimi
Show me next!
Tae
Why don't we start from the beginning? Rabbits All Around Us: a collection of photographs by Tae Hanazono! And for our first piece, we have-
Arisa
There's no way they'll wade through all those in 10 minutes.
Saaya
Who knows? I wouldn't count on it, though.
Saaya
Ahhh, feel that cool evening breeze. It beats the afternoon heat any day.
Arisa
It sure does. Feels like fall is just around the corner.
Kasumi
Get over here, Saaya! Arisa! You're missing all the fun! See, this one really does look like a bunny!
Arisa
Stop encouraging her! Here, I'll be the judge of that! Scooch over!
Saaya
Now this, I've gotta see. Make some room~.
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