Transcript
Moca
It's sooo hottt~.
Ran
Do you have to keep saying that? You're making it worse.
Tsugumi
We're almost at CiRCLE, so hang in there!
Moca
Despite everyone's encouragement, my fate was to melt away... The end.
Tomoe
Moca~, don't you dare melt~!
Ran
Guys, you're stifling me here. Quit it already.
Tsugumi
I saw on the news this morning that it's forecast to get even hotter. Anything hotter than this will be tough to bear...
Himari
...! Times like these call for... the beach! We absolutely have to go to the beach~!
Moca
There it is, Hii-chan's invitation to take a dip in the ocean~.
Tomoe
Hahaha. You know summer's begun when Himari starts inviting us to the beach!
Moca
It's that time of the year already, huh~?
Himari
Hey! Stop referring to it like it's some seasonal tradition~!
Ran
Pass. I think I've said this before, but beach trips aren't my thing.
Himari
You're always so quick to say no. Help me persuade her, Tsugu~.
Tsugumi
Fufufu, okay. We're about to arrive at CiRCLE, though, so how about we continue this conversation during our practice break?
Moca
Will Hii-chan be granted ber wish to go to the beach~? What does destiny have in store...?
Himari
Gosh~! I'll convince you. Just you wait and see!
Himari
Back to our conversation about the beach from earlier...
Moca
You were talking about that all throughout practice, weren't you, Hii-chan?
Himari
I was focused on practicing, thank you very much~!
Tsugumi
Now, now... Let's listen to what Himari-chan has to say.
Himari
You're my only ally, Tsugu~!
Himari
Anyway, when it's this hot every day, isn't it normal to wanna pour water over yourself or play around in it~?
Himari
That's where the beach comes in! It'll make all your desires come true! The slick sprays of water! The dazzling summer sun! Riding a float while gazing at the horizon!
Himari
... You're starting to get tge urge to go to the beach! Right?!
Ran
Nope.
Himari
Whaaat~?
Moca
I don't really fancy sitting under the dazzling summer sun~.
Moca
On hot days, it's better to sit quietly inside an air-conditioned room.
Himari
But it's summertime! It's our chance to enjoy the hot weather!
Himari
Besides, all we've got planned this summer are band practice and concerts! Is that really all there is to being a high school girl? That's just sad!
Moca
What does this have to do with being a high school girl~?
Moca
... Huh? Sorry, I'm getting a phone call. I'll be right back~.
Himari
Gosh, Moca, you always do everything at your own pace~. Tsugu~, back me up here~!
Tsugumi
I... don't think it's a sad life for a high school girl...
Tsugumi
However, I do want to go to the beach with you all. We couldn't join the last time you invited us.
Tomoe
Yeah, I'm down. I wanna see the sunset with everyone again.
Himari
Tsugu~, Tomoe~! So I can count you two in. Now all I need is for you guys to say yes, Ran, Moca...
Ran
I'm not going.
Himari
Why not~?!
Moca
I'm back~. So? Did Hii-chan manage to persuade you guys~?
Tomoe
Nah, Ran's a tough nut to crack.
Ran
If you wanna go that badly, just go without me and Moca.
Himari
Then there's no point! I want us all to go together-
Moca
If you're that insistent...
Himari
... Huh?
Moca
Looks like I've got no choice., Guess I'll join you at the beach~.
All (except Moca)
Whaaat?!
Himari
A-are you serious? This is the beach we're talking about! The beach! With the dazzling summer sun!
Moca
I know, I know. Oh? Did you want me to turn down your invitation instead?
Himari
O-of course not!
Moca
In that case, count me in~.
Tsugumi
That's one down... What about you, Ran-chan?
Ran
I...
Moca
... Hey, Ran. This summer of ours, it only exists right now.
Moca
When our summer as second-years comes to an end, there won't be another one like it.
Himari
Moca...! What an insightful thing to say! That's it! That's exactly what I was trying to tell you all!
Tomoe
What's gotten into you, Moca? You're like a different person all of a sudden...
Moca
Not at all~... I was simply moved by the passionate cries of Hii-chan's soul.
Himari
Moca~, thank you~! Now we're just waiting on you, Ran! Give in, already!
Ran
Sigh~... Fine. If you really want me to go that badly.
Himari
Yippee! Then it's decided! Let's decide on a date that suits us all later!
Himari
When we reach the beach, first, we need to change into cute swimsuits. Then we'll build sandcastles, play in the water, and take lots of cute pictures! After that...
Tsugumi
Himari-chan, that's one big to-do list.
Himari
Sure is~! I wanna eat a ton of yummy food at a beach hut, too~! And finally, at the end of the day, I wanna shout at the sunset together!
Tomoe
Haha, they did that in a television series, recently, right?
Ran
Okay, that's enough about the beach. Let's continue practicing...
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Himari
We're at the beach~!
Moca
Yodel-ay-hee-hoo~.
Ran
You say that in the mountains.
Tsugumi
Summer vacation hasn't started yet, so there are fewer people than I expected. This should be a nice day!
Tomoe
Hey, did you get a load from that beach huh earlier? They were serving some seriously high-quality ramen. Way better than your average beach hut.
Moca
Tomo-chin stays the same wherever she goes.
Tsugumi
Fufu, we can all take a look at the beach hut later.
Himari
Uh-huh! Let's do that! Hey, look! They're selling fireworks over there! Can we get some~? Nothing screams summer like fireworks...
Ran
Request denied. How long are you planning on staying here, anyway?
Himari
I knew it... I knew you'd refuse...
Ran
In any case, shouldn't we discuss this stuff after finding a place to sit?
Tomoe
Oh, there's an open spot over here. It's a sweet spot with parasols and everything!
Tomoe
Alright... Guys, drop your bags, and let's jump into the ocean!
Himari
Wait! Before we dive in... Ta-dah! Check this out~! Chisato-san recommended me this super-strong sunscreen to use today!
Himari
It's waterproof, so it won't come off when we're swimming.
Himari
Put your bags down and line up in front of me! I'll rub some onto all of your backs♪
Tsugumi
Thanks, Himari-chan. I'm ready... Th-that tickles~.
Himari
If you don't slather it on now, you'll regret it later... All done, Tsugu. You're next, Tomoe~! Aplly it to yoiur face by yourself, okay~...? Hold out your hand.
Tomoe
Huh?! Himari~, don't you think this is a bit too much?
Himari
Is it?
Tsugumi
It says you only need a pearl-sized amount for your face...
Tomoe
Pearls aren't this huge. This is more like a ping-pong ball.
Himari
It's fine! There's no harm in wearing extra! Go ahead and rub it in.
Tomoe
... Like this?
Moca
Ahahaha. Tomo-chin, your face is as white as a kabuki actor~.
Tomoe
I told you it was too much!
All (except Tomoe)
Ahahahaha.
Himari
Ahaha~! It's cold!
Tsugumi
It feels great, doesn't it?
Tomoe
Perfect weather for a day at the beach!
Moca
Get ready, Ran~... Take that.
Ran
Ugh, stop it! If that's how it's gonna be< moca... Then right back at you!
Tomoe
Whoa! That looks fun! Lemme get in on this!
Himari
T-Tomoe~! You splashed water all over ym face! Ohh~, it tastes salty~.
Tomoe
Ahahaha! There's more than where that came from~! Soi, soi, soi, soi, soi, soi-ya~!
Himari
S-stop it, Tomoe! That's too intense! Time out, time out...!
Lisa
It's a good thing our work finished early! Bringing my swimsuit just in time was the right call~☆
Rinko
We planned to come... only if we had the time... So to have this much flexibility is a nice surprise.
Ako
Woohoo! Let's go all out today~!
Sayo
Udagawa-san, be careful not to get too carried away.
Yukina
I cannot believe we're really here...
Lisa
Yukina~, just accept it already. You're the one who said we could come here if our meeting finished early.
Yukina
Yes, but... I was not expecting it to finish this early.
Lisa
That just means it went smoothly. So what's the problem?
Yukina
I don't want to go into the ocean, that's all.
Lisa
C'mon, don't say that~. You brought your swimsuit, right?
Yukina
I did. You would not stop nagging me, so...
Lisa
Ahaha, then it's fine♪ Ahh, the sea breeze feels so nice~. We've been cooped up in the studio lately, so I'm loving this sense of freedom☆
Sayo
That's true. Not to mention, it isn't as crowded as I'd feared... Oh? Isn't that...
Ako
Huh? What is it, Sayo-san?
Sayo
Over there by the water's edge. Isn't that-
Ako
Ahhh! It's Sis and the others!
Rinko
It's the Afterglow members... What a coincidence... running into them in a place like this...
Lisa
Y-you're right! Hey, Ran~! Moca~!
Ran
Huh? Did you hear something?
Ako
Guys~! Yoo-hoo!
Himari
Huh~?! What are you guys doing here?!
Ako
We had a meeting at a live house nearby! It finished early, so we came to hang out at the beach!
Moca
Whoa~, talk about a twist of fate.
Tsugumi
Fufufu, yes, a coincidence like this feels like something straight out of a movie!
Tomoe
Totally! Never expected to see Roselia at the beach!
Himari
I know, right♪ Hey, since we're all here, why don't we spend the day together?
Lisa
Ohh~, great idea, Himari! You took the words right outta my mouth~! I was just about to suggest the same thing! What do you guys think?
Yukina
I don't mind, but... How do you feel, Mitake-san?
Ran
F-fine by me.
Lisa
Alright! Then it's a deal☆ Miracles like this don't happen every day! Let's make the most of it~☆
Himari & Ako
Yeah!
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Lisa
I can't believe we bumped into Ran and the others at the beach of all places. Talk about a surprise, huh, Yukina?
Yukina
Yes, when I first saw them, I thought it was a case of mistaken identity. It's hard to imagine Mitake-san at the beach.
Ran
I believe that's my line.
Moca
Well, well, let's all enjoy this stroke of luck~.
Ran
Luck, huh...?
Moca
Hm? What's up?
Ran
No, it's nothing.
Moca
Ahh, Tomo-chin and the others are building sandcastles over there. Ran, let's go~.
Ran
If you want...
Lisa
Catch you later☆
Lisa
... That reminds me. You and I came to the beach once as kids. We had a really nice time~. Do you remember, Yukina?
Yukina
Of course, I do. You cried at the end of the day because you didn't want to go home.
Lisa
What...?! I-I'd forgotten about that...
Yukina
You have a very selective memory.
Moca
Whoa~, this is coming along nicely... I see~, so Castle Moca-chan will go right here.
Ran
Castle Moca-chan...?
Tomoe
Hey, this ain't your castle, Moca! It belongs to all of us!
Sayo
I don't hace much experience with this kind of activity, however, if we're going to build a castle, we should do it properly.
Tsugumi
Yes! Let's do our best!
Tomoe
Okay then. First, mix the sand and water in a bucket-
Sayo
Excuse me, Udagawa-san. What ratio of sand to water is required?
Tomoe
Well, you can just eyeball it... But basically, you want the sand to be stiff enough that it hardens when you squeeze it.
Sayo
I see. In that case... Perhaps a ratio of three parts sand to one part water is adequate. Understood.
Tsugumi
Sayo-san... is taking this seriously...
Sayo
By the way, what kind of castle did you have in mind? The shape will change depending on whether it's a Japanese castle or a Western one.
Moca
I think we should break free of rigid structures and blend both styles~.
Ran
What would that even look like?
Tomoe
Ah! No matter what shape it ends up being, I think we should build a moat around it!
Sayo
Okay... Then we will require a castle gate. Hazawa-san, this is shaping up to be quite the undertaking.
Tsugumi
Yes! I will go fetch the water!
Sayo
Thank you.
Moca
Ahahaha~, excellent~. Castle Moca-chan will be invincible~.
Tomoe
For the last time, it's not your castle!
Lisa
I'm glad everyone's having a good time~. I knew coming to the beach was a good idea!
Yukina
Yes, I agree.
Lisa
Let's have as much fun as humanly possible today. I don't wanna leave with any regrets☆
Yukina
Regrets...?
Ako
Yukina-san, Lisa-nee~! Come join us over here~!
Lisa
Okay~! We're on our way~...! C'mon, Yukina.
Himari
Wait, Ako-chan~! Hagh, agh, you're swimming too fast~!
Lisa
Ahaha, you're so hyped up♪ What are you guys doing over here?
Ako
We're playing tag in the water♪
Himari
Gosh, I can't keep up with Ako-chan at all... Phew... I need a break~.
Rinko
Ako-chan... I'm going to go... buy a drink.
Ako
No way! You guys are calling it quits already~?
Lisa
Well, it's important to take breaks. Come hang with us instead.
Ako
Yay! What do you wanna do?! Water tag?! Or-
Lisa
Ako, you're wide open...! Take that!
Ako
Kya! Splashing me when I'm not ready is against the rules, Lisa-nee! Wait a minute. I think you got me last time we were at the beach too...
Lisa
Ahahaha! Yukina's turn next! Ako, take the other side. We'll flank her!
Ako
Got it! Yukina-san, watch out~!
Yukina
...
Yukina
... You two... I need a word.
Ako & Lisa
...
Ako & Lisa
... Sorry...
Himari
Phew~, that was fun~. Let's have a quick break and get back out there!
Rinko
Yes... I believe... Ako-chan is waiting for us.
Himari
Speaking of which, the last time we came here, Rinko-san, you didn't really go into the ocean much.
Rinko
No, I didn't...
Himari
I'm so happy we can kick up our heels together this time!
Rinko
Yes... Still, this is such an amazing coincidence... I had no idea you would be here...
Rinko
Thankfully, I listened to Imai-san... and brought my swimsuit.
Himari
Yeah, and I've got Moca to thank~! She's the one who decided we should come here on this day.
Rinko
Oh? Aoba-san decided...?
Himari
At first, she said stuff like, "I don't wanna go~. I'll melt~." But in the end, she coordinated all of our schedules so we could come...
Rinko
Is that so...?
Himari
... Ah! I just... realized something major...
Rinko
Yes. I think... I had the same thought...
Himari
Right?! I bet the truth is...
Himari
Moca loves the beach!
Rinko
... U-umm... I was actually... thinking of something else...
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Moca
Whoa~, this is magnificent~! Castle Moca-chan is complete~.
Tomoe
How many times have I gotta say this~? This isn't your castle! Right, Ran? It's everyone's castle!
Ran
I don't really care whose castle it is...
Sayo
I was concerned when that giant wave came halfway through construction, but we managed to complete it in the end.
Tsugumi
It's thanks to the sturdy foundation you made, Sayo-san!
Moca
Hii~, Hii-chan~. Come here and take a picture~.
Himari
Okay~, hold on a second~. Rinko-san, they're calling for me, so I'm going over there.
Rinko
Sure...
Lisa
I'm back~♪ Phew~, that was so fun~. I need a little break.
Rinko
Ah... Welcome back. Yukina-san, Ako-chan... are you having a rest too...?
Yukina
Keeping up with Lisa and Ako is incredibly tiring.
Ako
You may say that, but you were just as energetic, Yukina-san!
Ako
Rin-rin! Did you see what Lisa-nee just did? She swam all the way to that buoy over there! Isn't that cool?!
Rinko
Yes, I was watching... Uehara-san and I were discussing how impressive it was...
Lisa
Now I'm beat~... Hey, is there any water?
Rinko
Yes, here you go... I bought it earlier from that beach hut... so it should still be cold.
Lisa
Thanks, Rinko. Ahh~, that hits the spot~. Do you wanna drink some, Yukina?
Yukina
Yes, thank you.
Ako
Rin-rin, you went to the beach hut already? I'm getting pretty hungry, so I was hoping we could go together~.
Rinko
I only went to buy a drink... I haven't eaten anything yet...
Ako
Really? We can go together then...! Ah, good timing. Sis and the others are back!
Tomoe
Man~, you really were awesome, Sayo-san! With that level of skill, it's hard to believe it was your first time building a sandcastle!
Sayo
You are a good teacher, Udagawa-san.
Tsugumi
Should we make a World Heritage site next? Fufufu.
Moca
Phew~, I'm back~. Whoa~, we're all together~.
Ako
Welcome back! Did you finish the castle?
Tomoe
Yeah, we made a super massive one! The result of Afterglow and Roselia joining forces.
Himari
Look, here's a photo of it. There's even a castle gate!
Ako
Wow, you're right~! That's so cool~!
Tomoe
Man~, after all that moving around, I'm kinda hungry.
Ako
Ah, perfect timing! We were just talking about going to the beach hut! We can all go together!
Moca
Huh...? The beach hut...?
Tomoe
Oh, good idea! You said you were hungry earlier, right, Moca?
Moca
Hmm~, maybe I did~, maybe I didn't~.
Ran
You did.
Moca
Did I?
Tomoe
I wanna eat that ramen! The one I saw earlier that looked way too good for an ordinary beach hut!
Ako
Me too!
Tomoe
Then it's a done deal!
Lisa
Ah... Hold on a second!
Ako
What is it, Lisa-nee?
Lisa
Check that out! People are having a barbecue over there!
Moca
Whoa~, you're right~. It says, "A convenient barbecue with everything supplied~." I'd rather have a barbecue than eat at a beach hut~.
Lisa
Same! If we're here at the beach, I wanna have a barbecue... What about you guys?
Sayo
Wait, Imai-san. The sign says, "Reservations required"...
Lisa
Really...? Oh, yeah...
Lisa
B-but it doesn't look that busy. Maybe there's a chance they'll let us in!
Lisa
I'll go and ask if they have space for us! Come with me, Moca!
Moca
Okay~. Let's hope we can get in, everyone~.
Ran
...
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Lisa
Okay, everyone~, lunch is served!
All
Let's dig in!
Lisa
We've got a ton of meat, so eat up~☆
Sayo
Let me know if anybody requires more plates. There are extra over here.
Ako
Look, look, Rin-rin"! There's a mountain of seafood too! Shrimp, scallops, and turban shells! I'm really feeling the beach vibes!
Rinko
Having a barbecue under the bright blue sky like this... is so picturesque...
Moca
If you want a drink, they're handing them out at the counter over there~.
Tsugumi
Hey, Himari-chan! You can even make your own soft-serve ice cream! Let's try it later.
Himari
Wow, and there are unlimited toppings...! What the? Is this some kind of dream world?
Yukina
Excuse me. Those bell peppers are going to burn if you keep cooking them.
Tsugumi
Ah, would you like me to get them for you?
Yukina
No... That is not what I meant...
Lisa
Ahaha, Yukina hates bell peppers~.
Yukina
Lisa...
Ran
Really? You don't like bell peppers, Minato-san? That's kind of... childish.
Yukina
I-I do not dislike them. I would just never choose to eat them, that's all.
Ran
That's called not liking them...
Tomoe
Huh? But you can't stand green peas, right, Ran?
Ran
H-hey, Tomoe! You don't need to share that.
All
Ahahahaha.
Himari
Still, we're so lucky~. I can't believe we got in without a reservation!
Lisa
I know, right?! There just happened to be a cancellation, so they had space for us...
Lisa
We were so surprised. Weren't we, Moca?
Moca
We're on a lucky streak~.
Ran
Enough of that. I think we've all figured it out.
Moca
Huh? What... are you talking about~?
Ran
You can stop pretending this is all one big coincidence.
Moca
Oh~? I haven't the faintest idea what you mean~.
Ran
You planned this all out with Lisa-san from thw start, didn't you?
Moca
Ohh... Interesting... Would you like to chime in, Lisa-san?
Lisa
Aha, hahaha... Was it that obvious?
Ran
Of course it was. There's no way there'd be this many coincidences in a row.
Ran
We just happened to bump into Roselia at the beach, and there happened to be a barbecue facility there where ten people cancelled their booking... Does that sound possible?
Lisa
I guess not... Well, it sounds like the jig is up. The truth is, Moca agreed to help me plan this entire day.
Sayo
I knew it... I suspected the same thing. Hazawa-san and I were discussing it when building the castle earlier.
Tsugumi
When Sasyo-san suggested it, I didn't believe it at first. But once I thought about it, it did explain a lot...
Ran
You two are really bad at keeping secrets. You kept chalking everything up to luck and coincidence, fufufu...
Lisa
What~? I thought we hid it pretty well~. Ako and Tomoe were in on it too, you know.
Rinko
Ako-chan... Is that true...?
Ako
Uh-huh~! I didn't know all the details, but it was still super hard keeping it a secret from you guys~!
Tomoe
Yeah, I was nervous I'd accidentally let it slip~.
Lisa
My bad~. But if I didn't let you both in on the plan, you might've talked about it at home and worked it out.
Himari
Umm~, I have a question~... What's going on? I don't understand what's happening.
Ran
The point is Moca and Lisa-san arranged for Afterglow and Roselia to meet at the beach today.
Himari
What~?!
Ran
I mean, yoiu're the only one who hasn't worked it out already. We're all aware of it.
Himari
Huh? Really?! All of you?! You're kidding, right?!
Yukina
... Could you explain it one more time?
Ran
Ah... Maybe not all of us.
Moca
... And so, Lisa-san and I came up with this game plan~. And we all lived happily ever after~.
Himari
Ohh~, so that's what happened~. And to think I was happy because I thought you'd grown to love the beach~.
Yukina
I finally understand... That explains why you were acting a little strange, Lisa.
Lisa
Huh? Was I acting weird?
Yukina
Yes. I got the impression you were a little lost in your thoughts.
Lisa
Really...? I didn't even realize...
Sayo
But why did you go to such great lengths? You could have just told us all directly...
Lisa
Well, if I suggested that Afterglow and Roselia go to the beach together, Yukina and Ran probably wouldn't have agreed to come, right?
Ran & Yukina
Well...
Lisa
I really, really, really wanted to make special memories with you all...
Lisa
After all, it's our last summer as high schoolers...
Yukina
Our last... summer.
Lisa
Next year, Yukina, Sayo, Rinko, and I won't be in high school anymore.
Lisa
I suddenly felt sad when I thought about how we'll never have this time as high school students ever again.
Lisa
So I got Moca to help me arrange this group trip...
LIsa
I wanted to create an extra special memory of our last summer as high schoolers.
Ran & Yukina
Lisa...
Lisa-san...
Lisa-san...
All (except Lisa, Ran & Yukina)
...
Lisa
... Oh, I'm sorry! I didn't mean to be a downer! Forget everything I just said! Let's enjoy the barbecue, guys!
Moca
Sounds good to me~. Let's stuff our faces~. Bring on the meat.
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Himari
Phew~, that was scrumptious~. Is there anything better than a barbecue at the beach?!
Ako
I'm so full I can't move~.
Moca
That's because you wolfed down all that soft serve, Ako-chin~. You went back for another serving three times.
Rinko
I think... she went back four times.
Ako
Can you blame me? There were so many different toppings, I wanted to try them all~.
Yukina
That's still no reason to eat that much.
Tomoe
Man, look at the time... The day really flew by...
Tsugumi
Look, look! The sun is setting! It's really pretty!
Tomoe
Whoa, you're right! That's Afterglow's signature color.
Lisa
The day... is almost over...
Ran
Lisa-san...
Sayo
It's getting late, so we must get going soon. Shall we take a group photo before it gets too dark?
Himari
Great idea! I'll go find someone to take a photo for us!
Lisa
Ah, Himari, hold on!
Himari
Sure. What is it?
Lisa
I wanted to apologize to everyone...
Lisa
I'm sorry, guys... I got all heavy-hearted and brought the mood down...
Moca
No, you didn't~. The memories we made today were out of this world~. Right, Ran?
Ran
I dunno if they were... out of this world. But they weren't bad.
Yukina
I... also had a nice time. And it's thanks to you, Lisa.
Rinko
Also, what you said earlier... made my heart skip a beat...
Lisa
Huh?
Rinko
This is... our last ever summer... as high school students...
Rinko
I really felt... the gravity of... this precious time together.
Sayo
Yes... As did I. I completely understand why you feel sad, Imai-san.
Lisa
You guys... Thanks.
Lisa
It feels like... our time is running out like sand in an hourglass.
Lisa
No matter what I'm doing, there's always a voice in the back of my head saying, "This is the last time you'll do this as a high school student..."
Lisa
It makes me wish we had more time in high school~... Hahaha...
Moca
Lisa-san...
Lisa
Sigh... I kinda don't wanna leave this place~. I don't wanna leave... Yukina, I really don't want to leave...
Lisa
Hngh...
Yukina
Lisa, are you crying again...? You're just like you were as a child...
Lisa
I can't help it~!
Yukina
We don't have to be in high school to come to the beach. We can come anytime.
Lisa
I know that~!
Himari
Lisa-senpai~...
Moca
Now Hii-chan is crying...
Himari
That's because I knew exactly how Lisa-senpai feels...
Ran
Umm...
Lisa
Ngh, hm?
Ran
Should we... light fireworks?
Ran
I don't mind staying at the beach a bit longer... I wouldn't mind chatting a little more, either.
Yukina
Mitake-san...
Ran
Besides... This is our last summer as second-years.
Ran
Hey, Himari. Was that beach hut earlier selling fireworks?
Himari
... Sniff... Yeah. And it looks like it's still open!
Ran
Then let's head over. Nothing screams summer like fireworks, after all.
Himari
Hooray~! It'll be the fireworks I've always dreamed of~! Let's have fun, everyone!
Lisa
Thanks, Ran...
Ran
I didn't do anything... I guess... I just realized that the beach isn't all that bad...
Transcript
Himari
Check this out~! I drew hearts and stars with the sparkler~! Well, Tomoe? Did you get a good pic~?
Tomoe
Hang on, lemme check... Whoa! Looks perfect! You can see the heart in the air!
Rinko
Fufufu... It's... very pretty...
Tomoe
I never knew about this app! Maybe I'll download it too...
Ako
Hii-chan! Take a pic of me next! I'm gonna draw a summoning circle! Are you ready...?
Ako
Sinister beings born from darkness... Approach my summoning circle and... Err... Boom into existence~!
Ako
... How's it look?! Is it a cool photo?!
Himari
A-Ako-chan, I'm sorry... The lines are all twisted and it doesn't really look like a summoning circle...
Ako
Ah! Rin-rin... What does a summoning circle look like again...?
Rinko
I think... summoning circles... have two triangles that overlap, like this...
Tsugumi
Are you playing with sparklers, Sayo-san?
Sayo
Fufu, yes, I was reminded of the time by bandmates and I played with them before.
Tsugumi
Sparklers are fun, aren't they~? They're not extravagant or anything, but I could look at them forever.
Sayo
Hazawa-san, would you like to join in? We can compete to see whose sparkler lasts the longest.
Tsugumi
Fufu, sure, sounds fun. Then I'll pick this sparkler here. They're all the same, right?
Sayo
Who knows? They look the same but they may be different. Fufufu.
Lisa
Ahh~, thank you so much for today, Moca.
Moca
Huh? What do you mean~?
Lisa
Fufu, this side of you is very sweet, Moca. You know what I'm talking about, but you pretend not to.
Moca
I'm not intentionally doing anything like that~...
Lisa
It's fine, I know the truth, it's the reason I was able to ask you this favor.
Moca
Lisa-san...
Moca
Hey~, do you remember what you said earlier? About our time running out like sand in an hourglass.
Lisa
Yeah. What about it?
Moca
Well, something occurred to me~. The sand at the bottom piles up.
Lisa
...?
Moca
It means the time we spend together is accumulating.
Moca
You may be focused on the top half of the hourglass, but I'm looking at the bottom half...
Lisa
Huh, you're right... I knew it, Moca... you're a genius!
Moca
Ahahaha, I sure am~. I'm a genius~.
Moca
I'm looking forward to our shift at work together tomorrow~.
Lisa
Me too! I'm so happy I got to know you, Moca.
Moca
What~? If you praise me that much, I'll be too shy to look you in the eye at work~.
Lisa
I might be too.
Moca & Lisa
Ahahahaha...
Moca
Well then, let's light some fireworks~.
Lisa
Sure☆
Ran & Yukina
...
Ran
It's been a while since we've talked, just the two of us, Minato-san.
Yukina
Yes. We seem to only ever have conversations on the school roof. I never imagined we'd talk at the beach.
Ran
Some here. How on earth did we end up here?
Yukina
It's all Lisa's fault, seriously... Fufufu.
Ran
With Moca as her accomplice, don't forget...
Ran
Still, a part of me is grateful. Today was unexpectedly fun...
Yukina
As am I. I really enjoyed myself... I think I understand why Lisa was making such a fuss over our last summer as high school students.
Yukina
It made me realize once more that our time in high school will soon come to an end.
Ran
Next year, you guys won't be at school anymore... It's kinda hard to believe...
Ran
I wanted... to play another joint concert with you guys...
Yukina
Huh?
Ran
The last show was declared a tie, right? I wanted to settle it, once and for all.
Yukina
...
Ran
I know it's pretty arrogant of me to say now that you're a professional musician, though... Fufu.
Yukina
... I see. So you still hold us in such high regard?
Ran
Of course. I've always felt that way about Roselia... No, about you, Yukina Minato...
Yukina
Fufufu... Thank you, Mitake-san.
Yukina
Let's do it then. A joint concert. Whenever you want... I insist.
Ran
...?!
Ran
... Are you serious? 'Cause I'm gonna hold you to that.
Yukina
Yes... I look forward to the day.
Ran
Fufu... Me too.
Himari
Ran~, Yukina-san~! Come here. We're taking a group photo~!
Lisa
Everyone, grab a firework for the picture~♪ This photo is gonna be one for the ages~!
Ran
... I suppose we'd better get over there.
Yukina
Yes, let's go.
Himari
Come on, hurry~!
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