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Rimi
Cough, cough... There's so much dust in places you don't usually see.
Arisa
Tell me about it~. That's why it's necessary to do a massive clean-up once in a while.
Saaya
Rimi-rin, are you alright? You should probably put on a mask when dusting the top of the shelves.
Arisa
It may be dusty up there, but over here's no exception either. Places like behind the amp need a good cleaning too.
Tae
Okay, let's move it then. Kasumi, you grab that side.
Kasumi
Okay! One...! Two...!
Kasumi
Ah, this scratch here...!
Arisa
Oh yeah, I remember that. From when the amp slipped and got dropped when it was being moved.
Rimi
I-I'm so sorry about that time...
Arisa
No, no. I wasn't blaming you or anything! Besides, it's not like the amp broke.
Kasumi
Hey, look! I found a bunch of event fliers!
Tae
Wow, these sure bring back memories. We had such a hard time picking which event to perform in between these two since their schedules overlapped.
Kasumi
Yeah, yeah! All the shows were so much fun...
Arisa
... Guys, stop reminiscing and get back to work...
Kasumi
Oh! Right!
Arisa
Seriously...
Saaya
Fufu, when you find something memorable while cleaning, it's hard not to stop and go down memory lane, huh~?
Arisa
Although it feels like more time gets spent stopping than doing any cleaning...
Kasumi
... Ah! Hey, take a look at this!
Arisa
I just talked about the lack of cleaning that gets done, and there you go...!
Tae
What is it? Ah...!
Rimi
Wow...!
Saaya
Fufu, this is certainly interesting~.
Arisa
... Geez, what are you guys looking at and grin-
Arisa
...?!
Kasumi
Oh, come look with us, Arisa! It's your diary from when you were little!
Arisa
Wh-why would I look at that?! And more importantly, where did you guys find it?!
Tae
Just on that shelf over there.
Arisa
Just on the shelf?! All this time, and I never even noticed...
Arisa
Anyway, I'm taking that! I am so glad I got this back before you guys read any of it...
Kasumi
Aww~! Are you sure we can't read it?
Arisa
Yeah!
Kasumi
Not even a little?
Arisa
Not even a little!
Kasumi
Ohh, you're such a meanie, Arisa!
Arisa
Fine by me. Anyway, we've got cleaning to do.
Kasumi
... Glance.
Arisa
...
Kasumi
... Glance, glance.
Arisa
...
Rimi
A-Arisa-chan...
Arisa
... Fine! You want to read it, right?!
Kasumi
Huh? You'll actually let us?!
Arisa
What else can I do when you keep staring at me with your "I wanna see!" puppy eyes?!
Saaya
Fufu. Despite how you act, you sure are soft when it comes to Kasumi, Arisa~.
Tae
Yup. So kind.
Arisa
Sh-shut up!
Arisa
Anyway, fine, whatever. You guys better not laugh, make fun of me, or bring this up later, okay? You promise?!
Kasumi & Tae
Yes~!
Arisa
Geez, look at how meek you become when it suits you... Alright, here we go.
Transcript
Arisa
"I had a lesson at music school today."
Arisa
"It was my first lesson with the new song. The fingering in the middle was a little hard, but I'm having fun."
Arisa's Grandma
Arisa, how was piano class?
Arisa
Huh...? What do you mean by how?
Arisa's Grandma
Did you have fun?
Arisa
Between fun and not fun... pretty fun, I guess. The new song wasn't bad, either.
Arisa's Grandma
Really~? What kind of song was it, I wonder. I'd love to hear it.
Arisa
Then I'll play it for you once I get a lot better.
Arisa's Grandma
Okay. I'll be looking forward to it.
Kasumi
...That's...
Kasumi
So cute~~~!!
Arisa
D-do you have to be so loud...?!
Kasumi
I can't help it. You were so cute when you were little~!
Saaya
How old were you back then?
Arisa
I-I dunno... I think it was when I just started playing the piano...
Tae
Then it must've been before we met. Looks like even you had a phase like that.
Rimi
I wish I could see the you from those days, Arisa-chan.
Arisa
Stop it... Don't say any more...
Tae
But why? You were so cute.
Arisa
Because...
Rimi
... Hm?
Saaya
What's wrong, Rimi-rin?
Rimi
The diary stops suddenly. See, there are all these blank pages left.
Arisa
Huh?
Tae
You're right. I wonder what happened. Did you get bored of writing?
Saaya
The way I see it, you're the type that does things thoroughly. I can't imagine you quitting halfway...
Kasumi
Arisa, do you remember what happened?
Arisa
No, I have no memory... Ah.
Arisa
That's right. This diary...
Saaya
You remembered?
Arisa
No, not completely. But I wrote this for a summer assignment...
Arisa
After writing it, I was supposed to have a family member take a look.
Arisa
But after this last page, I never showed it for some reason. I had to rush to finish a replacement and hand that in instead.
Arisa
... Oh yeah. I had a big fight with Grandma that day.
Kasumi
What~?! With your grandma?!
Tae
But she's so kind and sweet. I can't imagine you fighting with her at all.
Arisa
I agree, but I'm pretty sure that's what happened.
Rimi
Why did you two fight?
Arisa
Hmm... It's no use. I can't remember... But...
???
You broke your promise, Grandma... I hate you...!
Arisa
I feel like it's 'cause she didn't keep her promise about something.
Saaya
Are we talking about the same grandma here?
Kasumi
She must've had a reason!
Arisa
I think so too... But...
Rimi
Arisa-chan...
Arisa
... Well, it all happened when I was small, anyway. I'm sure it wasn't a big deal.
Arisa
Alright, enough about the old days. Look around. We still have a lot of cleaning left to do.
Kasumi
Oh yeah! Right!
Tae
True. We can't leave things like this.
Arisa
Exactly. Let's focus on finishing cleaning.
Kasumi
Okay~!
Tae
Saya, where did we leave off?
Saaya
Let's see. We finished vacuuming, so we'll need to do a wipe-down with water...
Arisa
...
Arisa
... Hate, huh...
Rimi
... Arisa-chan...
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Arisa
"I practiced cooking today. I made tamagoyaki and grilled fish."
Arisa
"The fish was a salted and grilled Pacific saury. The tamagoyaki was Grandma's recipe."
Arisa's Grandma
Arisa, be careful not to burn yourself.
Arisa
I'll be okay. Don't worry so much about me. I can make this much by myself.
Arisa
See! Now I just have to roll it up nicely... Huh? Uhmmm...
Arisa
... It's all black...
Arisa's Grandma
You did very well, Arisa. Now would you let Grandma eat the tamagoyaki you made?
Arisa
Huh? But it's all burnt. It'll taste yucky.
Arisa's Grandma
If it's something made by you, it's a treat for me. Arisa, go on and eat the one I made.
Arisa
Th-thanks... So yummy...
Arisa
... Sigh...
Tae
Arisa's mind seems to be elsewhere...
Kasumi
Even during class, she sighed a bunch of times! I wonder if she's still thinking about the diary...
Saaya
But even if we ask her directly, I'm sure she'll just say everything's fine.
Kasumi
Hmm...
Rimi
... Hey!
Rimi
I'll go talk to Arisa-chan. I want to give her this, anyway...
Arisa
Sigh...
Rimi
A-Arisa-chan.
Arisa
Hm?
Arisa
Ohh, hey~. What's up?
Rimi
Uhm, here's your share!
Arisa
My share...?
Rimi
My grandma sent me these treats. They're my favorite, and she used to buy them for me a lot when I was little.
Arisa
Really? From your grandma, huh...?
Rimi
Hearing about when you were little the other day made me want to talk to my grandma, so I gave her a call...
Rimi
That's when she mentioned how much I loved these sweets and sent me a whole lot.
Arisa
Ah... Wait. Is it okay for me to have some? They're your favorite.
Rimi
Of course it's okay! My grandma sent me so much that there's no way I can finish them all.
Arisa
Thanks. I'll take one, then.
Rimi
Sure, go ahead! I should mention it's filled with chocolate cream inside.
Arisa
Mmm, you're right. I didn't expect it to have such a western taste.
Rimi
Fufu, it's delicious, right...? You see, I've also been a grandma's girl since I was little.
Arisa
You too?
Rimi
Yup. You know me, I was pretty shy and withdrawn. Even when I went to play at the park or something, I couldn't really make any friends.
Rimi
My mom and dad said I'd be able to if I just kept trying, but my grandma said I didn't have to force myself.
Rimi
She also spoiled me a whole lot. Whenever I said I wanted to eat those sweets, she got them for me.
Arisa
Haha... Yeah, my grandma was the same way.
Arisa
On the way back from music school, I'd say I wanted to go to the park, but she'd still say yes, even when she needed to prepare dinner and stuff.
Arisa
Also... when I stopped going to school much, she didn't say anything either. She said she was okay with it because it was what I wanted.
Arisa
...
Rimi
Arisa-chan...?
Arisa
... I'm sure you've all noticed by now, but I'm still thinking about that diary.
Arisa
I don't remember exactly what happened or why we fought, but I remember telling Grandma that I hated her.
Arisa
I mean, I know fighting with family isn't exactly uncommon or anything. But... I think... I went a little overboard by saying that... I hated her...
Rimi
Arisa-chan... In that case-
Kasumi
In that case, let's find out what happened!
Arisa
Wha?! Where did you crawl out from, Kasumi?!
Kasumi
You helped me and Hagu look for our childhood park, Arisa.
Kasumi
So this time, I want to be the one to help you get to the bottom of what's bothering you! We'll all help!
Arisa
We...?
Saaya
We're your friends, Arisa. After seeing how hung up you are, we can't just leave you alone.
Tae
Plus, I want to know more about what you were like when you were little.
Arisa
You guys...
Rimi
Arisa-chan, will you let us help you?
Arisa
Rimi...
Arisa
... I feel kinda bad since this is just about me, though... You sure it's okay?
Kasumi
Of course! Let "Operation: Find Out Why Arisa and Her Grandma Had a Fight" begin!
Arisa
Uh, that name... could use some work...
Transcript
Arisa
"Today at music school, I got a Best Effort Award star for the first time."
Arisa
"I won't become conceited. I'll keep doing my best."
Arisa
... Here you go.
Arisa's Grandma
Isn't this the star you received today...?
Arisa
Mhmm, and I'm giving it to you.
Arisa's Grandma
Are you sure? These are very hard to get.
Arisa
It's fine. I want to give it to you. Besides, I'm sure I'll get more.
Arisa's Grandma
Thank you. You're such a kind child, Arisa.
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Rimi
I wonder if Arisa-chan was able to ask...
Tae
She said she was going to ask her grandma on her own first, but it's hard to say how things will turn out.
Saaya
Hmm...
Kasumi
She's back!
Saaya
Arisa, how'd it go?
Arisa
... No use. I tried asking lightheartedly if we ever fought when I was little, but Grandma said she didn't remember and just laughed.
Rimi
Oh...
Kasumi
In that case, we're up next!
Arisa
No need to try too hard, okay? This is just about me anyway.
Tae
It's okay, don't worry. Say, Kasumi, what's the plan for us?
Kasumi
Strategy number two! If Arisa asking didn't work, then we'll go ask!
Kasumi
Hi!
Arisa's Grandma
Oh, my. Can I help you with something?
Saaya
Sorry that this is all so sudden, but there's something about Arisa we'd like to ask.
Arisa's Grandma
Arisa?
Saaya
Yes. Uhm, well...
Tae
Did you ever fight with her when she was little?
Arisa's Grandma
With Arisa? Let's see...
Kasumi, Tae, Rimi & Saaya
...
Arisa's Grandma
No, I don't recall doing so.
Saaya
I see...
Kasumi
Say, what was little Arisa like?
Rimi
Huh? Kasumi-chan...?!
Arisa's Grandma
Oh, are you interested in hearing stories about her from those days?
Kasumi, Saaya, Tae & Rimi
Absolutely!
Arisa
... There. That's kind of how it goes.
Arisa's Grandma
That was terrific! Arisa, you're so good at the piano.
Arisa
It's not that amazing. I've practiced so much that that much is easy.
Arisa
I can play it for you anytime if you want to hear it again.
Arisa's Grandma
Thank you. You're really incredible. And also...
Arisa
Also what?
Arisa's Grandma
You enjoy the piano a lot, don't you? You always look like you're having so much fun when you're playing.
Arisa
I-I do...?
Arisa's Grandma
Mhmm. Watching you have a good time is something I enjoy doing.
Arisa
... Oh. Then from now on, I'll try to have even more fun playing the piano.
Arisa's Grandma
It'll take that as a promise, Arisa.
Arisa
... I did make a promise like that, huh...?
Arisa
(Ever since reading the diary, I'm starting to remember more about the past.)
Arisa
(Well, seeing as I quit playing the piano and stopped going to school, it's not like I've kept that promise.)
Arisa
Oh, you guys are back. Were you able to get any information?
Kasumi
We were! We got to hear about your past!
Arisa
For real?! So, what did you find out...?!
Kasumi
We found out you really looked like you enjoyed playing the piano when you were little! How cute is that~?!
Arisa
Wha...?! What the heck did you ask?!
Transcript
Arisa
"Today, some people from my piano class at music school invited me out to play."
Arisa
"I said no because my grandma and I had a promise that day. They said we could play another time."
Arisa's Grandma
Oh, it looks like you've made some friends.
Arisa
They're not really friends... We just talk sometimes.
Arisa's Grandma
Fufu. I see.
Arisa's Grandma
... Arisa. It's important to take good care of your friends.
Arisa
Grandma...?
Arisa's Grandma
Friends are more important than becoming better at playing the piano or making a good tamagoyaki. You understand, Arisa?
Arisa
... Mhmm. Okay.
Kasumi
We still don't have any clue~...
Saaya
Yup. Asking Arisa's grandma didn't help either.
Rimi
Arisa-chan, are you still having no luck remembering anything...?
Arisa
Yeah. Sorry...
Saaya
You don't need to apologize. I wonder if there's any other way though...
Kasumi
I know! When I was looking for my childhood park, we tried doing the same things as back then in order. Why don't we try that?
Arisa
In order...?
Tae
That might be a good idea. Arisa, leave it to me to pretend to be your grandma.
Arisa
No, let's not do that! Besides, I can't remember at all how the fight went...
Tae
Oh? We'll need another way then...
Arisa
...
Arisa
(Everyone's been thinking so hard for my sake... But at this rate...)
Arisa
(In that case...)
Arisa
... You guys have done enough already. There's no need to keep at it anymore.
Saaya
Huh? Arisa, why are you suddenly saying that?
Arisa
If I still can't remember, I'm sure it wasn't a big deal, to begin with. Maybe it's like my grandma said, and there really was no fight.
Kasumi
You don't have to say we've done enough! Like we said before, your problems are our problems too.
Arisa
I know, and I wanna thank all of you for trying to help me out this whole time.
Arisa
Not to mention, Kasumi, you're the one who's always saying it's better to focus on the future than worry about the past.
Arisa
There's actually this event I've been looking into for a while. Here, take a look. I've been wanting to show this to you all.
Tae
A flier?
Kasumi
Wow, a concert! It looks like it'd be so much fun!
Arisa
Right? I actually wanted to tell you guys about it after that massive clean-up. It's coming up pretty soon, and we'd have to start practicing if we're gonna be in it.
Saaya
It does seem fun, but...
Arisa
Great, sounds like you're all on board. Enough about the past already then!
Kasumi
W-wait a minute! No! It'll mean you...
Rimi
... Arisa-chan, are you really okay with that?
Arisa
Huh? Oh, come on, Rimi. You too?
Rimi
You haven't been yourself since earlier, Arisa-chan. You're usually so observant when it comes to us...
Rimi
But now, it's like you're in a hurry to move on.
Tae
True. It doesn't seem like the usual you, Arisa. Is this all for us?
Arisa
No, of course not...
Saaya
I agree with you two. Arisa, are you worried you'll just end up wasting our time because of how everything's going?
Arisa
...
Kasumi
Arisa! You don't have to lie because you think it's better for us!
Arisa
Lie...
???
... Grandma, you liar!
Arisa
... Wait a sec...
Rimi
What's wrong, Arisa-chan?
Arisa
Déjà vu... I feel like something like this happened before...
Tae
...? It has?
Arisa
Not with all of you... I'm talking about before we met. Like way before...
???
... Something suddenly came up that Grandma has to take care of...
Arisa
... That's right... That's what happened... At that time, Grandma...
Arisa
She broke her promise for my sake...
Transcript
Arisa
... Grandma, you liar! You said we could go out together on our next day off!
Arisa's Grandma
I'm sorry, Arisa. Something suddenly came up that Grandma has to take care of...
Arisa's Grandma
So, you should go and play with those friends that invited you befo-
Arisa
I'm not going! Forget it! I don't care about you anymore...!
Arisa's Grandma
Arisa...
Arisa
You broke your promise, Grandma... I hate you...!
Arisa
...
Rimi
... So that's what happened.
Arisa
Yeah... She found out some kids from music school had invited me out to play...
Arisa
And she started saying she had something else to do and couldn't be with me so that I could be with them.
Arisa
But I got upset because she broke her promise... In the end, I shut myself in my room and didn't even go out.
Arisa
Haha... I can't believe I forgot something this important. I mean, I even said "I hate you" to her.
Rimi
It can't be helped. You didn't know at the time...
Arisa
... Thanks, I appreciate it, but...
Tae
... You and your grandma are pretty similar, you know?
Arisa
Huh?
Tae
How you think of others before thinking about yourself. That's just like her.
Arisa
Me and her...?
Saaya
Yup. You certainly are alike. The way both of you are so kind.
Arisa
...!
Arisa
... Thanks, guys.
Arisa
... I wanna apologize to Grandma.
Kasumi
Then, what are you waiting for? Let's go now!
Arisa's Grandma
... It should be about time Arisa comes home with everyone.
Arisa
Grandma!
Arisa's Grandma
Hm?
Arisa's Grandma
What's wrong, girls? All of you look like you're in such a rush...
Arisa
Pant, pant... I just really weanted to see you as soon as possible...
Arisa's Grandma
Me? What's going on...?
Arisa
Grandma... I'm so sorry I said you broke your promise when I was little!
Arisa's Grandma
Broke my promise...?
Arisa
I remembered what happened back then. And I realized why you said what you did and how much you were thinking about me.
Arisa
But I didn't see at the time... so I said such horrible things to you.
Arisa's Grandma
Arisa...
Arisa
You never mentioned you did it all for me, though, and you kept being kind to me like before...
Arisa
But I finally get it now. Late as this may be...
Arisa
I've really been wanting to tell you properly... I'm so sorry, Grandma. And also...
Arisa
... Thank you.
Arisa's Grandma
... I'm very sorry too, Arisa.
Arisa
What?! You have nothing to apologize for...
Arisa's Grandma
I had no idea what I did was bothering you so much. It looks like you're a lot more mature than I thought.
Arisa's Grandma
... You see, all I want is for you to always be smiling, to be with your friends, and always be able to have a good time with them.
Arisa's Grandma
So I told that lie... But all it did was make you sad.
Arisa
... That's not true, Grandma. I know it's late, but I want you to know how happy your feelings make me...
Arisa
... Both back then... and now.
Arisa's Grandma
You really are such a kind child, Arisa.
Arisa
... Grandma.
Arisa's Grandma... Girls.
Kasumi, Tae, Rimi & Saaya
...!
Arisa's Grandma
I know you've been friends with Arisa for a while, but I still want to thank you now for that.
Arisa's Grandma
Even when she stopped going to school regularly, I thought it was okay because it was what she wanted.
Arisa's Grandma
But seeing her now... She seems so much happier every day compared to back then.
Arisa's Grandma
And I'm sure it's thanks to all of you being in her life.
Arisa
Grandma...
Arisa's Grandma
What I've said doesn't just apply to Arisa though. Seeing you girls always having fun playing music in the basement also brings me so much joy.
Kasumi
Aww...
Arisa's Grandma
... Arisa, do you still feel bad?
Arisa
Well, uhm... Yeah...
Arisa's Grandma
Then keep telling me more about what you're enjoying. Whether it's about school, friends, or your band...
Arisa's Grandma
That's all it takes to make me happy, you know?
Arisa
...!
Arisa
... Alright. I promise, Grandma.
Arisa's Grandma
I'll hold you to that then, Arisa.
Transcript
Kasumi
Alright! Now that everything's been cleared up, let's start focusing on practicing for the upcoming show!
Saaya
So, we're signing up for it, huh?
Kasumi
Of course! I mean, Arisa found it for us! Plus, it looks like it'll be a ton of fun!
Rimi
I'm so excited...
Tae
Yup, me too. So are you, right, Arisa?
Tae
... Arisa?
Arisa
... Uhm, about the event...
Saaya
What's wrong? Did something happen?
Arisa
Well... I kinda want to invite Grandma...
Arisa
... You guys mind?
Kasumi
Of course not! Why would that be a problem? You totally should!
Saaya
It'll be your big day on the stage, after all. Let's have her see how cool you are.
Tae
Want to wear a sash that says "Star of the Day"?
Arisa
No thanks, no way! Let's just perform as usual, alright?!
Rimi
Fufu, I agree with not doing anything fancy. You're cool all the time anyway, Arisa-chan.
Arisa
R-Rimi, you too...?
Rimi
...?
Kasumi
... Oh, I know! Since Arisa's grandma will be there, why don't we write a new song for the show?
Tae
That's a great idea, Kasumi. Let's write something special that'll make her happy.
Arisa
Even if we start now... there's not much time left until the event.
Arisa
But... if it's doable, I'd like to try.
Saaya
That settles it, then. Why don't we head to the basement straightaway and have a meeting?
Rimi
I agree!
Tae
By the way, once we get there, I want to show you guys something.
Kasumi
What is it?! Something fun?!
Tae
Yup. Fufu, something really fun.
Arisa
... I kinda have a bad feeling about this...
Tae
It's a photo album of when Arisa was little. I haven't looked inside yet, but I found it while we were cleaning.
Arisa
What the...?!
Kasumi
An album?! That means tons of photos of little Arisa?! I wanna see it!
Rimi
M-me too...!
Saaya
When Arisa was still small, huh? I'm curious, too.
Arisa
No way in hell! I'm not letting you guys look!
Kasumi
Aww~! Come on, Arisa~!
Arisa
No~!!
Tae
... How about the first person who gets to the basement gets to decide?
Arisa
...!
Kasumi
I like that, O-Tae! Ready... Go!
Arisa
H-hey! You can't just decide on your own...! And don't just start running!
Arisa's Grandma
... Hm?
Kasumi
Ah, hi~!
Tae
Hello! Arisa and the others aren't here yet, are they? I guess we're the first.
Arisa's Grandma
Hello. Are you girls having a race?
Kasumi
Yeah! The first ones to get to the basement gets to see Arisa's old photo album!
Arisa's Grandma
Her album? Fufu. Then you better hurry.
Tae
Yeah! Okay, see you later!
Saaya
Hello. We'll be using your basement again today.
Rimi
Pant, pant... We'll practice hard!
Arisa's Grandma
How nice. Good luck... That's right. I've prepared snacks for all of you today.
Rimi
Wow...! Thank you so much!
Arisa's Grandma
They've been Arisa's favorite ever since she was little. You can come get them when you're hungry.
Saaya
Okay, thank you very much. I'll be on my way now.
Rimi
... She's just like my grandma...
Rimi
... Fufu. I should go too!
Arisa
Pant... Pant... Breathe~...
Arisa's Grandma
Oh, Arisa. Are you alright?
Arisa
Uh-huh... I'm... fine... Can't believe they went at full speed and left me behind like that...
Arisa
Sigh... Geez, those guys...
Arisa
Grandma, I'm going to band practice now!
Arisa's Grandma
Okay, good luck.
Arisa's Grandma
... Have fun, girls.
Arisa's Grandma
"Today, the girls raced each other to get to the house. Arisa apparently came in last."
Arisa's Grandma
"Seeing everyone smiling and having fun also made me feel so alive."
Arisa's Grandma
"I hope Arisa will be able to continue smiling brightly with her friends every day."
Arisa's Grandma
"Summer will begin in earnest soon, and it looks like things will become even more lively down in Ryuseido's basement."
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