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Moca
Phew~. I can finally take a second to catch my breath~.
Tsugumi
You had work today, didn't you, Moca-chan? I'm sure that took a lot out of you!
Moca
Yes, I did~. Another day on the job~.
Tsugumi
Fufu. I'll go ask my mom to make sure to treat you extra well for all your hard work.
Moca
You're the sweetest, Tsugu~. This milk-filled café au lait is already so good. I feel like I'm being restored... Sigh~...
Tsugumi
... Hey, sorry if I misunderstood, but you must be feeling pretty tired, right?
Moca
Hm? What gives you that idea~?
Tsugumi
Well~... I guess it's all the sighing and stuff. And I feel like you're talking a bit less than usual.
Moca
Oh my... To think you'd notice such a small Moca-chan change... Impressive as always, Tsugu~.
Moca
Maybe it's because I've been thinking long and hard about something. I think that's got me a little beat~.
Tsugumi
Thinking long and hard? Are you... worried about something? Is it something I'd be able to help you with?
Moca
Thanks, Tsugu. I don't know if I'd say 'worried' or not... It's certainly not something for you to fuss over~.
Moca
Actually, it's... not about me, it's about Lisa-san~.
Tsugumi
Lisa-senpai...? What do you mean?
Moca
The other day, we had someone new start at the store~.
Moca
While I was watching her teach them, I was reminded of how amazing she is at being considerate of others~.
Moca
The way she explains things is so kind, she has no trouble talking to the newbie when they're on a break, she's supportive even with things unrelated to work~...
Moca
All of that made me think though. Being that considerate and trying that hard all the time has to tire her out, you know~?
Tsugumi
Yeah. She's not only doing her own work but also helping someone else at the same time...
Moca
Exactly~. And I feel like Lisa-san is the type to hide how exhausted she is from other people~.
Tsugumi
Fufu... I get it now. So you're worried about Lisa-senpai?
Moca
Hm~, when you put it plainly, that sounds about right~.
Tsugumi
... You were talking about how impressed you are with Lisa-senpai's ability to be considerate, but I think you do pretty well yourself!
Tsugumi
The way you're worrying about Lisa-senpai and wanting her to rest is very nice of you!
Tsugumi
It's the same when you're with Afterglow! You know how to follow up and show your support whenever we need you! It makes a huge difference!
Moca
Heh heh heh~. Yes, show me your gratitude~.
Tsugumi
I will! Thank you, Moca-chan!
Tsugumi
... Well, anyway! You're always helping me out...
Tsugumi
So I'll help you think of ways to get Lisa-senpai to rest!
Moca
Wow, your Tsugurificness is showing~. I suppose I could take you up on your offer~.
Moca
But, uh, Tsugu~... You think it'll be easy to come up with a solid plan to put someone in a better mood~?
Tsugumi
Hmmm~, now that I'm thinking about it, it could be surprisingly difficult.
Moca
Yeah~. There's nothing that makes me go, "Yep, that's the one"...
Tsugumi
There are ways that I know work for me, but I'm sure it's a whole different story when other people are involved.
Moca
Exactly~. I know reading manga and eating buns is a surefire way to put myself in a good mood, but would that work for someone else? I don't know~...
Tsugumi
Oh, I know that Tomoe-chan and Himari-chan have a play-hard mentality. They said it helps them get rid of stress.
Moca
Hii-chan and Tomo-chin, huh~? Hmmm, I don't know if we can rely on that...
Tsugumi
But don't you think having fun without needing to think too much is a good way to relieve stress?
Tsugumi
So if Lisa-senpai can forget about all the normal stuff she does, like helping out a new worker, and just have fun, I bet she'd be happy with that.
Moca
Forgetting about the normal, day-to-day stuff... Uh-huh, I see. Yeah, that sounds like it could work~.
Moca
Thanks, Tsugu~. I thought of something. Not sure if it'll work, but I'll try it out~.
Tsugumi
No problem! I'm just glad I could help!
Moca
Oh, blessed Tsugu-sama, how I appreciate you~.
Tsugumi
Fufu, same here! You're always there for me when I need you!
Tsugumi
I'll be here to support you and make sure your idea works out.
Tsugumi
Good luck, Moca-chan!
Moca
Who needs luck~? Moca-chan is on the job~.
Transcript
Moca
Hello~, BanG Dreamer-san. How are you~?
Moca
Aha, out shopping for dinner, are you~? I'm on my way to buy some buns for tomorrow morning~.
Moca
Turns out, Yamabuki Bakery is selling a limited-time meat bun. I knew I just had to buy one.
Moca
Heh heh heh, but can their bun impress me after I had actual Chinese meat buns just the other day~?
Moca
Oh, yeah~. Lisa-san, Kokoro-chan, Hina-senpai, Misaki-chin, and I all went to China Town the other day~.
Moca
Apparently, Saaya heard about that and proposed a limited-time version~.
Moca
Man~, what a fun day that was~.
Moca
The idea was to let Lisa-san rest and show her a fun time with a tour since she's always working so hard...
Moca
I came up with the idea and called it "The Perfect Food Tour: Pleasing Lisa-san Edition"!
Moca
But reality is harsh. Things didn't end up going according to plan~.
Moca
Was I disappointed? Well~, not really.
Moca
Yeah, it's true that things didn't go the way I wanted them too~.
Moca
But I always knew that the day wouldn't go according to plan~.
Moca
Besides, Kokoro-chan reminded us that the goal was to make Lisa-san happy, so even if we didn't do what we thought we were gonna do, everything worked out in the end.
Moca
I was focused on making Lisa-san happy and showing her a good time.
Moca
And perhaps a little too focused on the little details... The most important thing was whether or not she enjoyed herself~.
Moca
Sure, things went sideways for a moment, but that's part of what makes the memory precious for her.
Moca
That's why she said that she would remember just how amazing of a day it was.
Moca
And so~, the plan may have failed, but I think we fulfilled our goal~.
Moca
Looking back on it, the time we spent preparing was a lot of fun as well~.
Moca
It feels like Lisa-san and Kokoro-chan helped me realize that. Hmm, I guess I still have more room to grow~.
Moca
Just so you know, I'm still working on a plan to get Lisa-san to take it easy.
Moca
You think I can do it? Hey~, those are some encouraging words~.
Moca
I don't know when it will be ready, but... if it works out, I'll be sure to let you know~.
Moca
Alrighty, I'll be going now. I have to make sure there are still buns left~.
Moca
Okay, see ya~.