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Tsugumi
Hmm... A cooking class, huh...?
Tsugumi
I was told to spread the word, but what am I supposed to do at this point...?
Tsugumi
Mom is always telling me these things on such short notice. And she wants to have it this weekend... If she had told me earlier, I could have asked Ran-chan and the others for advice...
Tsugumi
Uhh, I'm pretty sure the purpose of this event was to raise awareness about Hazawa Coffee and to build closer relationships with customers.
Tsugumi
... Yeah! Interacting with customers seems like fun! Ehehe, I'm getting kind of excited!
Tsugumi
Alright! First, I'll go hang the posters up downtown!
Tsugumi
There's a lot, but if I do my best, it'll be over in no time!
Tsugumi
Mom~! I'm going downtown~, okay~?
Tsugumi
I believe the deadline to register for the cooking class is tomorrow, right? I wonder how many people signed up at this point.
Tsugumi
Mom said she put all of the applications in the register, so...
Tsugumi
Ah, here they are...! ... Wait... Don't tell me... Are all of these applications?
Tsugumi
There are so many... I can't believe all these people registered!
Tsugumi
At this rate, we might even end up going over the capacity limit...!
Tsugumi
When the day comes, I'm gonna have to give it my all!!
Sayo
Today's rehearsal went quite well.
Rinko
It did... There's not... much time left... until our next show...
Sayo
That's right. For our next practice, I want our efforts to be more focu- Hm?
Rinko
... Hikawa-san? A-are you... okay?
Sayo
Yeah. Look at this on the store window...
Rinko
A cooking class... poster... right?
Rinko
They're going... to make cookies... That might... be kind of... interesting.
Sayo
Really? Why would you have interest in that?
Rinko
Snacks like cookies... are easier to grab... and eat when... you're in the middle... of playing games...
Sayo
I see... Sounds like the kind of reason you'd give.
Rinko
I-I'm... always looking forward... to eating the cookies... that Imai-san makes for us... during my gaming... sessions...
Sayo
(... Intriguing. To think Shirokane-san would seem so happy about something... That must mean she's really taken a liking to Imai-san's cookies.
Sayo
(Though, I have been thinking about how her treats have a calming effect on people.)
Sayo
(I'm certain her personality contributes to this as well, but her treats always put the band in a positive mood...)
Rinko
Hikawa... san...?
Sayo
((... I wonder if I have what it takes to make something like that. If I could, I'm sure Roselia would benefit...)
Rinko
Uhm... Hikawa-san...? I-is something wrong...?
Sayo
Ah... No, nothing at all.
Sayo
More importantly, it's getting dark. Let's get home.
Rinko
O-okay...
Tsugumi
Uhmmmm~, so these ingredients go in this container, and this goes in here...
Tsugumi
Alright, everything is ready!
Tsugumi
... Phew, the day is almost here. Supposedly, there were people who registered right before the deadline too. Seems like this idea was a lot more popular than I expected...
Tsugumi
I was all before when I said I would do it, but I don't know if I actually can... I'm feeling kind of unsure...
Tsugumi
... Wait, no! I can't count myself out before I even try! You have to always give 100 percent, no matter what you're faced with!!
Tsugumi
Okay, I'll do my best!
Transcript
Tsugumi
(T-the day has finally come...! Wow, there's a lot more people here than I expected...)
Tsugumi
(Even if I'm just giving my mom a hand, am I really expected to help a group this big...?)
Tsugumi
(I-it'll be okay! I stayed up late last night preparing for this. I should be able to answer any questions that come my way!)
Sayo
Oh... I know you. You're...
Tsugumi
Huh?! Sayo-san...?! From Roselia...?!
Sayo
... Hazawa-san... right...? I see. So your family is the one that owns Hazawa Coffee.
Tsugumi
By any chance... Are you also here to take part in the cooking class?
Sayo
That's right. I'm here because cookies... or rather, treats have a relaxing effect on people.
Tsugumi
Huh? Y-yeah, tasty treats certainly make you feel calmer when you eat them...!
Sayo
Precisely. During rehearsal, whether or not we have them to provide that kind of effect has a significant impact on our productivity.
Sayo
There's a member in my band who always makes those sort of things for us, and...
Sayo
Once when she didn't come to practice, everyone felt uneasy, and we couldn't get things going.
Tsugumi
I-I see.
Sayo
If I had baked and brought my own snacks that day to rehearsal... I'm sure the mood would have been at least a little different.
Sayo
And that's why I decided to learn how to bake. If we're ever faced with similar circumstances, I'd like to be able to avoid a repeat of those events.
Tsugumi
Oh, okay. So that's why you came.
Sayo
Right.
Tsugumi
(Sayo-san sure is serious...)
Sayo
Hazawa-san? Is there something on my face?
Tsugumi
Ah, no! I was just thinking how amazing it is that you're so thoughtful about how to help your band.
Sayo
... Amazing? I think it's only natural that I do what I can to help us improve...
Tsugumi
But still, it's impressive that you can actually put those thoughts into action!
Sayo
Y-you think so...? Well, I'm still new to baking, so whether or not I can actually do it well is a different story...
Sayo
Uhm, Hazawa-san. Today we're making iced cookies... What does that mean? They seem to be more complicated than regular cookies...
Tsugumi
They're not. It just means that we'll use sugar and egg whites to color and decorate regular cookies!
Tsugumi
So basically, we'll just bake some cookies, and then we'll dress them up a bit. Nothing too complicated really.
Sayo
I hope I'll be able to do that...
Tsugumi
No need to worry! It'll be fine!
Tsugumi
All you have to do is mix the flour, butter and sugar, knead it and make the cookie dough.
Tsugumi
My mom is about to explain in detail while she demonstrates, so watch her closely.
Tsugumi
If there's something you don't understand, feel free to ask about it!
Tsugumi's Mother
Tsugumi, come here for a sec.
Tsugumi
Yes, mom?
Tsugumi's Mother
Is that girl you were talking to earlier your friend?
Tsugumi
You mean Sayo-san? Y-yeah... She's my friend.
Tsugumi's Mother
Then why don't you stick with her and give her a hand?
Tsugumi
Wait, me?!
Tsugumi's Mother
She's been doing a lot of looking around as if she doesn't know what to do, so you should help her. Got it?
Tsugumi
(Ah, she walked away... Me? Helping Sayo-san...? Ohh~, I can feel the butterflies now...)
Tsugumi
(I've heard about Sayo-san from Ako-chan. She's extremely serious and strict... What if I say the wrong thing during my explanation to someone like that...?)
Tsugumi
(B-but mom was right. Sayo-san's been looking around a lot, and it seems like she needs help...)
Tsugumi
(... Y-yeah, that's right! I'm the one who said I would help out, and my mom is counting on me, so I have to make sure I do this right!)
Tsugumi
(I-I'll give it my best shot...!)
Transcript
Sayo
(... I don't understand.)
Tsugumi
(Everyone around me has already started, and I know I should get to it sooner than later, but... Am I following the procedure correctly...?)
Tsugumi
Uhm, Sayo-san? I-is something wrong?
Sayo
Hazawa-san... Well, first, I have no idea where I'm supposed to start...
Tsugumi
That's okay! Like I mentioned before, the first thing is to try making the cookie dough! If you can do that, then all that'll be left is cutting and baking them!
Tsugumi
Making cookies isn't too difficult. I'll also be right by your side, so if you don't understand something, you can ask me right away!
Sayo
Hazawa-san, thank you. Alright, I'll give it a try.
Sayo
(... First, I have to mix the butter in this bowl until it becomes white, right? I'm pretty sure that's what Hazawa-san's mom was saying before we started, but...)
Sayo
... I don't get it.
Tsugumi
Sayo-san? You stopped mixing the butter. Is something wrong?
Sayo
Th-there is. Actually, there's something I'm unsure about...
Tsugumi
What's that?
Sayo
It's about mixing until it's white. Could you explain more concretely what color "white" is supposed to indicate?
Tsugumi
Uhm... White means...
Tsugumi
(What do I say? How am I supposed to explain the color to her? I could say pure white, but that's not quite right...!)
Tsugumi
(I'm the teacher! I have to pull myself together! If I'm not able to answer Sayo-san's question soon, that's only going to make things worse for her...)
Sayo
Uhm... What color is this? I would say it's a cream color right now...
Tsugumi
Ah, uhm... Y-yeah! So let's try mixing it a little bit more!
Sayo
U-understood. I'll do it a little longer.
Tsugumi
(Sigh... I couldn't explain myself... I really am useless after all...)
Sayo
... Phew... I still can't call this white.
Tsugumi
(It's certainly more white than it was before, but... There's no one who would ever say this is white.)
Tsugumi
... Ah, Sayo-san! That's a good color for the butter, so you can stop mixing now!
Sayo
... This is... white? It seems kind of yellow to me...
Tsugumi
I-it's okay if it's not exact! If you mix until it's this color, it'll be just fine!
Sayo
... I see. So this is "white" when it comes to butter, right? I'll have to remember that...
Tsugumi
(S-Sayo-san and I were able to get through one step. Thank goodness...)
Sayo
Next, I have to mix the dough, right?
Tsugumi
That's right! Let's give it a try!
Sayo
Understood. How long should I stir for?
Tsugumi
L-let's see... Try mixing until everything is blended together, please.
Sayo
Hazawa-san? Is there something on my face?
Tsugumi
Ah, no! I was just thinking how amazing it is that you're so thoughtful about how to help your band.
Sayo
Until everything is blended... right? Okay, I'll try.
Sayo
... Phew.
Sayo
(... Blended together...? Surely, this could be called "blended together", right?)
Tsugumi
Ah, Sayo-san. That's about the right amount for mixing the dough.
Sayo
I see. So, everything being blended together means about this firm, right? I'll keep that in mind.
Tsugumi
Next we want to put all of the dough together and let it chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Sayo
30 minutes, correct? Great. That's easy to understand. Okay, I'll go place it in the refrigerator.
Tsugumi
Uhm... Sayo-san. I'm sorry. I haven't been doing a very good job explaining how to do things...
Sayo
Your mom's teaching style was also very friendly and easy to understand. However...
Tsugumi
However...?
Sayo
Quantifying can be quite difficult. Things like "until it's white" or "until it's blended" can be hard for me to understand, this being my first time.
Tsugumi
Yeah, understanding how long or how much you have to do something can be hard for a beginner...
Tsugumi
Really, it would have been better if I could properly explain those points... Sigh, I'll have to do some thinking on that later.
Tsugumi
... Ah, sorry! Can't have the teacher being down! Then you'll start to feel uneasy too, right? Ahaha...
Sayo
...
Sayo
(Until now, I had only been paying attention to my awkwardness and inability to adapt, but... Instead of denying those things, she acknowledges them.)
Sayo
(Not to mention, she's putting her best effort into being a teacher and taking her job seriously.)
Tsugumi
... Uhm, Sayo-san? Is something wrong?
Sayo
No, sorry. I just got lost in my own thoughts for a second...
Sayo
It seems like we have some time, so I was thinking I'd clean up this area.
Sayo
Uhh... First, this bowl- Kya!!
Tsugumi
Wah!! Sayo-san, what happened?!
Sayo
I-I'm sorry, I dropped the bowl...
Tsugumi
T-that's okay! I'll pick this up, so you can- Kya!!
Sayo
Hazawa-san! Are you alright?!
Tsugumi
S-sorry! I dropped the bowl that was over here... Aw man~, I knew I was useless~...
Sayo
... Fufu. Why don't we pick it up together then?
Tsugumi
... Y-yeah. Let's do that... If you don't mind... Ahahahaha.
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Sayo
Hazawa-san, I took the dough that was chilling from the refrigerator. What should I do now?
Tsugumi
Now you're gonna want to roll out the dough with a rolling pin! The thickness should be about-
Sayo
Ah, your mom is about to explain... I see, so approximately 5 millimeters thick...
Sayo
5 millimeters...? How thick would that be...?
Tsugumi
(... Did something happen? Sayo-san just stopped moving...)
Sayo
... Ah, Hazawa-san, do you have a ruler?
Tsugumi
What?! A... ruler?
Sayo
I need a ruler to make the dough 5 millimeters thick, so I'd like to borrow one...
Tsugumi
(Sayo-san really is serious. I bet she's making a genuine effort to deal with a lot of different things.)
Tsugumi
Sayo-san. You're right that said 5 millimeters, but you'll be okay if you're just within that range!
Tsugumi
Making it a little thicker or a little thinner won't cause any problems!
Sayo
Really?
Tsugumi
Yep! Not to mention, dense cookies are a thing too.
Sayo
That's what you mean. Still...
Sayo
(Saying I can estimate "within range" doesn't help me understand...)
Tsugumi
Sayo-san, why don't we take a look t the thickness of the dough together?
Sayo
Hazawa-san... Yes, if you please.
Sayo
Phew... Hazawa-san, I gave rolling out the dough a try, but would this be about 5 millimeters?
Tsugumi
Let's see. I think that seems about right!
Tsugumi
Shall we measure with a ruler?
Sayo
Let's. I'm interested to see how it came out.
Tsugumi
Okay! I'll go grab one! Be back in a second!
Tsugumi
Thanks for waiting! Alright, let's measure!
Tsugumi
Hm~... Huh?! I-it's 10 millimeters!
Tsugumi
That's not exactly "within range"...
Sayo
... This "within range" thing is very difficult.
Tsugumi
Sigh... I'm sorry, Sayo-san. I really have to get it together...
Sayo
I wouldn't say that... Anyway, I'll flatten the dough a little more.
Tsugumi
Yes, please... When making treats, there are times where you need to be sure to stick to the process and times where you can get away with just eyeballing things.
Tsugumi
Flattening the dough is... one of those times when you can just eyeball it, so I thought it should turn out fine even if you weren't being exact...
Sayo
What would be an example of a time when you need to stick to the process?
Tsugumi
Uhm~... Like when you're measuring the ingredients.
Tsugumi
If you don't have just the right amount of each ingredient, you could end up with burnt treats, or the dough might not mix together well.
Tsugumi
... Ah, I'm sorry! I shouldn't be acting like a know-it-all...
Sayo
It's no problem. Right now you're my teacher, so don't let that bother you.
Sayo
Besides, I learned something about the parts of the process that require extreme care and parts where I can be a little more lax.
Sayo
Hazawa-san. How's the thickness of this dough?
Tsugumi
... Mhm! That looks really close! Let's measure it!
Tsugumi
Uhm... W-wow! It's just about 5 millimeters!
Tsugumi
Wah~, congratulations, Sayo-san! Look, no matter which way I measure it... it's 5 millimeters!
Sayo
... Is that really something to be so happy about? But thanks... I guess... Fufufu.
Sayo
(Her being happy for me... for just flattening some dough makes me feel happy as well.)
Tsugumi
Let's try to keep this up during the next step.
Sayo
Okay, I'll do my best. What are we supposed to do next?
Tsugumi
Now you'll use cookie cutters to make shapes out of the dough. Choose which shapes you want from these!
Sayo
There are quite a number of different ones here. Which should I go with...?
Sayo
(From these... I pick this... this... and this one, I guess...)
Sayo
... I've decided. I'd like to make my cookies with these.
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Sayo
...
Tsugumi
(Sayo-san's taking her cookie cutting so seriously. She's being really careful not to make even the slightest mistake... Maybe she's making them for someone special.)
Sayo
... Phew. Done. Hazawa-san, what should I do with the dough, now that I've cut it?
Tsugumi
Line the pieces up on this cookie sheet. Once you've done that, you can put them in the oven to bake!
Sayo
Understood. Alright, I'll place them on the sheet and then in the oven.
Sayo
I'm back. I put them in the oven and set the timer. Was 170 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes okay?
Tsugumi
Yes, that works! Okay, it's time to wash the dishes while we wait for them to bake!
Sayo
Understood.
Tsugumi
I'll help too!
Sayo
Okay, yeah. If you don't mind.
Tsugumi
Sayo-san, no need to rush, okay? We have 20 minutes, so let's take our time washing these!
Sayo
Okay... Uhm, Hazawa-san. Thank you.
Tsugumi
Huh?! W-why are you thanking me?
Sayo
Thanks to your teaching, I was somehow able to do all of this. I definitely wouldn't have been able to on my own.
Sayo
That's why I wanted to say thank you.
Tsugumi
T-that's not true! I didn't do anything... It's all because of the effort you put in!
Sayo
No, that's not it at all. By taking this cooking class, I was able to learn something very important from you.
Tsugumi
You... were...?
Sayo
Yes. I suppose you could say it's a habit of mine, but I tend to be unable to show restraint, and no matter what I'm doing, I end up putting on airs.
Sayo
However, while we were making cookies, you taught me all about moderation.
Sayo
You were earnest and did your best in order to help me understand that I don't always have to be so precise with everything...
Sayo
Your enthusiasm and willingness to help me learn. I think that those characteristics are quite wonderful.
Tsugumi
Hearing you say all of those things is kind of embarrassing. Th-thank you.
Tsugumi
Uh-uhm... This might be kind of rude to say, but... I think that from making cookies together today, I felt a strong sense of closeness with you.
Sayo
... Huh?
Tsugumi
You mentioned that you have trouble showing restraint. I'm really bad at that too. Everyone always teases me about it...
Tsugumi
Ahaha, you probably don't want to be compared to me, right? I'm sorry...
Sayo
No, it's fine. In fact, I actually felt a certain level of affinity as well.
Tsugumi
R-really? Whew, thank goodness~. So then... you were thinking the same thing I was thinking, right?
Tsugumi
That makes me... really happy... I guess...? Or embarrassed... maybe...?
Sayo
Hey, Hazawa-san. We still have some time until the cookies are done. Why don't we talk a little bit more?
Sayo
I want you to tell me more about yourself.
Tsugumi
Yeah, I'd love to! I want to know more about you too!
Tsugumi
Everyone in Afterglow is amazing!
Tsugumi
Ran-chan writes all of the lyrics for us, and Moca-chan can copy a melody just by hearing it...
Tsugumi
Tomoe-chan is always watching over us and supporting us in many different ways, while Himari-chan is the source of our energy...
Tsugumi
I'm proud to call them my friends!
Tsugumi
But that's exactly why I need to hurry and catch up to them... I always get all worked up because I don't want to watch them get any further away from me than they already are...
Sayo
(Hazawa-san... Just as I thought. We're very similar. Comparing herself to the other band members, getting flustered and feeling pressured... Just like how I feel with Hina...)
Tsugumi
Ahaha, sorry. That last part got really serious...
Sayo
No, it's okay. I can't really describe it that well, but I go through the same thing.
Tsugumi
The same thing... as I do...?
Sayo
That's right. You might have seen her around CiRCLE, I have a younger sister named Hina.
Sayo
Unlike me, Hina can do anything. You might say she was born a genius. As far as I know, there hasn't been anything she's been unable to do.
Sayo
I always end up comparing myself to her. I wonder why Hina can do thing that I can't... So I understand how you feel when you say you want to catch up to the others.
Tsugumi
Sayo-san...
Sayo
I think your passion and ability to dedicate yourself to something is admirable.
Sayo
If you're not making any progress... If you're comparing yourself to others and you're feeling inferior... You might be thinking too hard.
Sayo
... Actually, it'd be nice if I could convince myself of that too.
Tsugumi
I-I think the fact that you deal with everything so genuinely is really admirable as well!
Tsugumi
Not to mention, you're really good at guitar. I play a different instrument, but I respect you for that!
Sayo
Hazawa-san... Thank you.
Sayo
In that case, I have to find my own sound soon so I can live up to your expectations.
Tsugumi
You own sound...?
Sayo
That's right. I'm currently in the process of looking for it. I'm not sure when I'll finally get there, but I guarantee that I'll find it.
Tsugumi
(Find one's own sound... The sound of Sayo-san's guitar... Wow, I've never even thought of anything like that before.)
Tsugumi
Uh-uhm, do you think there's something like that for me too?
Sayo
Yes, there should be. Think about it. There's something good about you that only exists within you. One day, you'll be able to find your own sound without comparing yourself to others.
Sayo
And, without question, so will I...
Sayo
...
Sayo
If I'm able to put into practice the restraint I learned from you, I may be able to find my own sound...
Tsugumi
I-I'll do my best to find my own sound too!
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Sayo
Hazawa-san, it's been about 20 minutes. I'm going to go check the oven.
Tsugumi
Okay, I'll be here!
Sayo
I'm back.
Tsugumi
Still here! Wow~, those look really yummy!
Sayo
Yeah, they do. Now that I'm looking at them, I do feel a bit of emotion.
Sayo
... These cookies... I made them.
Tsugumi
Fufu, it's not over yet, Sayo-san. Now for the finishing touch. Time to put the icing on!
Sayo
Icing... I do remember you saying there was a decoration part, but... It still seems complicated.
Tsugumi
No, it'll be okay! You just have to take the mixture of icing and food coloring, and use it to draw pictures on your cookies.
Sayo
... U-understood. I'll give it a try.
Tsugumi
Sayo-san, how's it coming along?
Sayo
I'm currently trying to draw the details of the guitar, but... it's quite difficult.
Tsugumi
Yeah, when you try to make one part perfect, you end up wanting to make the whole thing perfect, huh?
Tsugumi
... Hm? What are these cookies here...?
Sayo
Those are dog and cat-shaped cookies. Getting the balance right with the eyes and the noses was tough, so they came out a bit warped...
Tsugumi
T-that's not true! They're cute! Especially the dog-shaped cookies. I can feel the love from the detail you put in. Can I assume that you like dogs?
Sayo
Y-yes... I do like dogs...
Sayo
... And... so does Hina.
Tsugumi
I see. So if you gave these to her as a present, she's sure to be happy!
Sayo
Yeah, I hope so.
Tsugumi
Who do you plan to give these cat-shaped ones?
Sayo
They're for Minato-san.
Sayo
She said once that looking at cats gave her inspiration for a song, so I figured that cat-shaped cookies might have the same type of effect.
Tsugumi
I see! And the guitar-shaped ones are because you're part of a band, right?
Sayo
Right, exactly. And I remembered Imai-san and the others having a strap like that.
Tsugumi
(At first, Sayo-san said she wanted to make treats for the calming effect, but I wonder if she really just wanted to do something to make her band members and Hina-senpai happy.)
Tsugumi
(She's so kind...)
Sayo
Hazawa-san? Did I get something on my face?
Tsugumi
N-no, nothing!
Tsugumi
More importantly, I think it's lovely that you were thinking about all of them when you chose the shapes you wanted to use!
Tsugumi
I'm sure your intention won't be lost on them, and they'll be really hap- I mean, t-they'll be able to relax!
Sayo
Thank you. Hearing you say that makes me feel more sure.
Sayo
(Strange... Maybe it's thanks to Hazawa-san not contradicting me...)
Sayo
(She respects the parts of me that I believe are flawed as well and keeps the conversation going... That's very comforting.)
Sayo
... Done. Hazawa-san, I finished the icing.
Tsugumi
Wah~! Congratulations! Alright, this is the last step. Let's wrap the cookies!
Tsugumi
Use what we have here for the bag and the ribbon!
Sayo
Okay... Oh, this ribbon... It has a lovely color.
Tsugumi
Ah! I found that ribbon at the shopping mall! I'm glad you like it!
Tsugumi
There were some other bags and ribbons with nice colors, but after some discussion and seeing what was in my wallet, I couldn't buy them at the time...
Tsugumi
Ah, I know! If you don't mind, would you like to go to the knick-knack shop together? I was thinking I would go back and get the ribbons and bags I couldn't buy before.
Sayo
To the knick-knack shop...?
Tsugumi
Ah, but only if you have time, of course... I-is that okay?
Sayo
Yeah, I'd love to go with you. I look forward to it.
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Tsugumi
Sayo-san, great job today! And with that, the cooking class is over!
Tsugumi
Thanks for sticking with me until the end, despite my awful explanations...!
Sayo
I'd like to thank you as well. Your explanations weren't awful at all. I had a really good experience thanks to you.
Tsugumi
R-really? I sure hope so...
Sayo
Hazawa-san, I know I'm one to talk, but I think you should carry yourself with more confidence.
Sayo
You have so many positive characteristics. I think you're especially good at finding other people's strong points.
Tsugumi
You... think so? I've never thought of myself that way, so I don't really get that feeling...
Sayo
I do. Today I feel like I got to know all about that part of you.
Sayo
I'm sure there are many different types of people in Afterglow, but...
Sayo
I think the ability to find the good points in others is a fitting trait for you.
Tsugumi
Th-thank you...!
Tsugumi
(A positive trait fitting for me... Not the best in Afterglow or anything like that, but something good specific to me...)
Sayo
Okay, I should start heading out. You're going to get back to work after this, right? Alright, do your thing.
Tsugumi
Y-yes! I will!
Hina
Hello~!
Hina
... Ohh~? It's, without a doubt, my big sis~!
Sayo
Hina? What are you doing here...?
Hina
Pastel✽Palettes just finished having rehearsal and I decided to stop here on my way home~ ♪ Eve-chan's here too!
Eve
Sayo-san, long time no see!
Hina
Apparently, Eve-chan has a shift here soon~. What are you doing here, Sis? Are you buying something?
Sayo
No, I...
Tsugumi
We just finished having a cooking class here at Hazawa Coffee. Sayo-san took part in it as well.
Sayo
Hazawa-san! D-don't bring that up...!
Hina
Interesting~! Sis, you know how to bake treats? That's amazing! It's sure be nice if I could have one~.
Sayo
I thought you would say that... Here, this is for you.
Hina
Really?! No takesies backsies, you know!
Sayo
No one's going to take back your treats.
Hina
Can I open it? Can I look inside?
Sayo
There's no need to be so hasty... If you just wait until you get hom-
Hina
Yah! ... Wah~, they're so cute~!
Sayo
... Wait, you opened it already?
Hina
Well, I wanna eat it now~.
Hina
... Is this... a hamster? It's cute~♪
Tsugumi
Huh? That was definitely a dog...
Sayo
She's always like this...
Hina
That's awesome! I wanna know how to make cookies just like you.
Hina
Ah, I'm totally boppin' now! Hey hey, Sis! You gotta teach me how to bake cookies sometime~!
Sayo
I guess I have no choice. I'll show you how to make them.
Hina
Really? Yay~!!
Eve
Hina-san, that's great!
Sayo
Hina, listen closely. Understanding restraint and moderation is important when making cookies.
Sayo
You have to know when to take things easy and when to focus.
Tsugumi
(Ah... Fufu.)
Eve
Wah~! These are iced cookies, right?
Eve
The shapes are really cute! They're beautiful! If I have the chance, I'd like to take part in the next cooking class!
Tsugumi
Okay! The next time we have one, I'll be sure to invite you.
Sayo
Alright, it's about time for me to go. Hina, you're going to have tea with Wakamiya-san, right?
Hina
Mhm! I figured we would do that until her shift starts!
Sayo
Got it. I'll head home first then.
Sayo
Hazawa-san, I want to thank you again for today. We'll be meeting up again to go to the knick-knack shop, right? I'm looking forward to it.
Tsugumi
Yeah, me too! I'll message you later!
Hina
What?! Are you two gonna hang out?
Sayo
Yes, that's right.
Hina
When did you guys get so close...? Aww~! No fair~!!
Hina
I wanna go too~! Take me with you~!!
Sayo
... Fufufu.
Tsugumi
Aha, ahahaha.
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