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Misaki
Don't worry about it. Besides, we didn't have rehearsal today either, so it's no problem... You usually don't ask me to meet up though. Did something happen?

Kanon
Mhm. You remember teaching me how to, right? So I thought I would start doing it on my own, and I gave it a try, but... I can't seem to get it right...

Kanon
I-it was supposed to be a dolphin at first, but... making the mouth pointed was really hard...

Misaki
Ah, the finer points like that aren't easy to pull off. If you start at the end of the mouth and put the needle through from the opposite direction... Look, just like this.

Kanon
Oh, I see. I just have to start from this side. I knew I didn't have enough experience... I'm not sure if I'll be able to finish it on my own...

Misaki
It's okay. Just do it a little bit at a time, and you'll be fine. And while you're doing it, you'll naturally start to feel at peace.

Kokoro
Hey, Kanon! What's wrong?! You look like you've got a piece of meat stuck between your back teeth!

Kaoru
So this is where you were, my little kittens. My goodness. You're like the personification of a balloon that's had its string snipped floating away to parts unknown...

Kokoro
Of course we were! I mean, we're about to do something fun! The more people the better! Isn't it obvious we'd be looking for you?!

Kokoro
Alrighty! Time for liftoff, everyone! Kanon, you can just forget about that piece of meat! You'll be able to get it out someday!

Kokoro
I'll listen! If Kanon is talking, I wanna hear everything she has to say! And while we're at it, I'd like to hear something fun! Okay, Kanon! A fun story! Take it away!

Kanon
W-well... I don't know if it's fun or not though... the other day, Misaki-chan taught me how to felt, so I started doing it on my own, but... I can't do it very well.

Kokoro
Awesome! You started doing something new! That's a really fun thing to hear about! Don't you agree, Hagumi?!

Kokoro
As long as you tried your best, it doesn't matter what it is! It's wonderful! I really like this dolphin!

Kokoro
Ah! I just thought of something super fun! We're gonna go see a real-life dolphin, right now!

Kokoro
It's simple! After seeing the dolphin Kanon made, now I want to see a real one! That's just how realistic this one looks!

Kokoro
Alrighty! Let's begin our adventure before this beautiful day ends! We only get to enjoy it once, you know!
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Kokoro
Okay! We're finally here! This is so exciting! This is where we see the real-life dophins, right?!

Misaki
I told you, there aren't any dolphins here. Not that you should expect any, seeing as how this is just a normal station...

Kokoro
So this is a station! Wonderful! There are so many people! Finally, I get to see one for myself!

Misaki
Yoy were already told everything about statiouns before we got on the train. But really, how is it that you've never been to one before...?

Kokoro
With this many people, there are bound to be lots of dophins here too! C'mon, let's go see them!

Misaki
That's right. And that's where the dolphins are. I come with my little brother and sister sometimes, so I'm sure of it.

Kaoru
Meaning the encounter they've long yearned for is upon us, correct? I imagine they're at their wits' end, awaiting my arrival. Oh, my little dophin kittens.

Misaki
Don't you think that's just a bit confusing...? Can't we just call them dolphins? Little dolphin kitten doesn't even make sense.

Misaki
This is no time for your happy-go-lucky remars! Knowing Kanon-san, she probably got lost somewhere along the way.

Hagumi
Kano-chan-senpai does have a really bad sense of direction. Just the other day, she got lost inside the mall.

Misaki
... Ah! You mean the bullet train?! No no no no no! Do not step onto that train! Don't even move! We're coming now!

Misaki
... Phew... Apparently, she ended up at the bullet train platform somehow. Sounded like she was planning to board, but I stopped her. Talk about a potential train wreck.

Kanon
I-I'm really sorry. I thought the person in front of me was Hagumi-chan, so I followed her, but before I knew it, I was here...

Kaoru
Kanon, going forward, instead of Hagumi, you can focus your eyes on me. Be sure not to look away, not even for a moment.

Kokoro
Alrighty, now everyone is here! Hurry! Let's go see the dolphins! I'm sure they're getting impatient waiting for us!

Kanon
Uh-uhm... Kokoro-chan, can you wait for a moment? It looks like this kid is lost. I'm going to go see.
???
Tweet...
Penguin
Tweet, tweet!
Kanon, Misaki
A penguin?!
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Misaki
I-I don't know if I'd say that... Really, I don't know what I'd say... This is the little guy...
Penguin
Tweet!
Penguin
Tweet, tweet!
Penguin
Tweet, tweet!

Kanon
But I get the sense that with Kokoro, they could have a normal conversation... It even started flapping its flippers...
Penguin
Tweet! Tweet, tweet, tweet!
Penguin
Tweet, tweet...

Misaki
Yeah, no. Not a chance... But I mean, certainly seems to be from the aquarium. Hold on, I'll call them.

Misaki
... Ah, yes, hello? Is this the Uenogahara Aquarium...? Yes, uh... I'm calling about a penguin...

Misaki
Yeah. Ahhh, I see... Ah, okay. Understood. Alright, we'll be waiting at the bullet train boarding area.

Misaki
It seems there's been a penguin missing since this morning, and it's caused an uproar at the aquarium.

Hagumi
But you know, that penguin got lost and wandered all the way over here from the aquarium. So its kinda like Kano-chan-senpai!
Passerby 1
... Hm? Is that a penguin over there? What's a penguin doing in a place like this?
Passerby 2
Wow! A penguin! Mommy, mommy! Look, there's a penguin!
Penguin
... Tweet.
Passerby 3
Hey, excuse me! That's a penguin, right?! It's so cute~! Let me hold it for a bit~!
Penguin
Tweet, tweet, tweet...!
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Kanon
... Huff... Huff... There aren't too many people walking by here, so I think it should be okay. What do you think, little penguin?
Penguin
Tweet, tweet~.
Penguin
Tweet~.

Kanon
I'm sorry. I'm sure you were shocked when I picked you up and suddenly started running. But I had to because it looked like people were going to keep crowding around us...

Kanon
It's just like Hagumi-chan and Kokoro-chan were saying... It's as if you and I are the same. I also have a hard time in public places...
Penguin
Tweet...

Misaki
We were right behind you, but we ended up losing sight of you because of the crowd... What? You're outside the station?

Kokoro
Kanon! The way you were running was wonderful! You were weaving through all of those people... It made you look like a ninja!

Misaki
... Ah, Kanon-san. Sorry about that! Didn't think I'd be interrupted for something like that!

Misaki
Uh-uhm... A red car isn't gonna stand out. Anything else...? A weirdly-shaped building, a strange billboard or poster, anything?

Misaki
Hm? A guitar-shaped billboard...? Ah, I think I might know where that is! Alright, let's meet beneath that sign!
Penguin
Tweet...
Dog
Bark bark bark!
Penguin
Tweet, tweet tweet~!
Dog
Bark! Bark bark!

Kanon
Okay, little penguin... I know it's scary, but you just have to be brave for a moment, okay...?
Penguin
Tweet, tweet...
Penguin
Grrr, bark bark bark!!
Penguin
Tweet tweet tweet!
Penguin
Tweet!
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Kokoro
Kaoru's right! Think about it! Kanon is a member of Hello, Happy World! There's no way she wouldn't come to us!

Misaki
Ahaha... It's so weird, but for whatever reason, baseless claims like that sound a lot more reliable when they're coming from Kokoro.

Misaki
Ah, as I mentioned earlier, I come to the aquarium with my siblings sometimes. All I did was remember this billboard, which I just happened to have seen before.

Misaki
... Though, there are a lot more pople here than I would've imagined. I wonder if she'll be okay bringing the penguin here.

Kanon
Ah, thank goodness~! I'm so sorry, everyone. I shouldn't have taken off on my own like that...
Penguin
Tweet, tweet tweet.
Penguin
Tweet tweet tweet...
Passerby 1
Hey... That's a penguin... isn't it?
Passerby 2
No way, come on... Wait, what...? Is that...?

Hagumi
Guys, what do we do?! Next time we get seperated, we might have a hard time meeting up again!

Hagumi
Hey, Kokoron! What should we do?! If we keep standing around, people are gonna start to notice there's a penguin!
Black Suit
... Ma'am, please feel free to use these.
Kaoru, Hagumi
Okay! Yeah!

Kokoro
We'd like to have a performance, right here, right now! We're gonna put a smile on all of your faces!
Passerby
... Huh? What's that? A performance?

Kaoru
Fufu, how do you do, my little kittens? Be sure never to let your gaze stray away from yours truly.
Passerby
Th-that person is... so cool...!

Hagumi
We're usually a group of five, but today, we're gonna have a special, three-person show! Anyone who wants to smile, gather around!
Passerby
That seems pretty fun, doesn't it? Wanna watch for a bit?

Kanon
Is that...? I-it's Kokoro-chan and the others. It looks like they're trying to keep everyone from noticing the penguin...
Penguin
Tweet tweet.
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Penguin
Tweet tweet...

Misaki
... Oh, uhm... I know you might be tired of hearing this, but don't move from there. Not even an inch. It'll be a real pain in the neck if we get separated again.
Penguin
Tweet...

Kanon
I'm sorry, little penguin... You had to deal with a lot of scary moments today, all because I got lost...
Penguin
Tweet tweet tweet...
Penguin
Tweet.
Penguin
Tweet tweet.
Attendant
Pen-chan! Thank goodness~! Where'd you run off too~? Everyone was worried sick~.
Attendant
You guys gave us a call earlier, right? I got to the station as soon as I could, but no one was there.
Attendant
I'll be happy to hear about what happened later, but... first I want to thank you for bringing Pen-chan back!
Attendant
Not to mention, Pen-chan only ran away in the first place because I wasn't on the ball. Really, I should be apologizing to you guys for all the trouble I've caused.
Penguin
Tweet tweet tweet.
Attendant
... Wait, what? Were you... by any chance... hugging Pen-chan?
Attendant
No no! That's not why I asked! I just couldn't believe that this little one would let someone besides me do that...
Attendant
Little Pen-chan has a hard time warming up to people... A real scaredy-cat, that one.
Attendant
From the very beginning, I've been the only attendant for Pen-chan, so I have no problem, but other people can never get close.
Attendant
You must have made things really comfortable.
Attendant
Yep, of course! Thank you so much, you two!
Penguin
Tweet tweet tweet!
Attendant
Ahaha. Looks like you two really bonded. Hey, while you're here, why don't you walk us to where the other animals are?
Transcript
Attendant
Yep. Penguins normally live as colonies, so they couldn't live without being around each other.

Kanon
Whenever I get separated from everyone else, I start to become anxious as well, so I understand that feeling...

Misaki
You really are similar to that penguin. Like how you got lost and ended up near the bullet train, or like how you're not comfortable in public places.
Penguin
Tweet.
Kid
Ah! Excuse me! Did Pen-chan come back?!
Attendant
Mhm! And you have these nice ladies to thank for it!
Kid
Yay~! Thank you~! Man, I was so worried~!
Attendant
This little one was the only one born this year, so everyone likes to show a lot of love.
Kid
Welcome back, Pen-chan!
Penguin
Tweet!
Attendant
Pen-chan... Could it be?! You're not scared of humans anymore!
Attendant
Up until now, this penguin would always tremble in fear when hearing human voices. But now everything seems fine, right...?
Attendant
Didn't it?! I bet... this is thanks to you girls!
Attendant
After seeing you play the role of protector, Pen-chan might have lost that fear.
Attendant
I've even tried to get rid of that fear myself, but my tests always ended in failure.
Attendant
Pen-chan must have understood your kindness as well. I know it's weird for the attendant to say this, but... thanks for your help!

Kanon
Kokoro-chan, Hagumi-chan, Kaoru-san... Thank you for your help earlier... If it weren't for you three, I wouldn't have been able to get Pen-chan back here...

Kokoro
Actually, we're the ones who should be thanking you! Because of you, we were able to make lots of people smile!
Attendant
Ah, h-hold on! You can't... have a performance here. You'll scare the penguins...
Penguin
Tweet tweet!

Misaki
Kanon-san, you apologize way too much. I already told you, I don't feel like you caused any trouble at all.

Kanon
I guess I was kind of happy too. To think that even I could put a smile on someone's face... I think that might have given me a little more confidence...
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