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Touko
Alright, everyone on my mark! Ready~...? Fuusuke! Happy...
All Except Tsukushi
Birthday~! Birthday! Birthday.
Tsukushi
Th-thanks... everyone.
Touko
What's wrong, Fuusuke? Tensing up because of the happiness overload?
Tsukushi
N-no! Just a little surprised.
Tsukushi
I wasn't expecting a birthday party.
Nanami
We actually discussed going on a hot spring tour instead though~.
Mashiro
But we decided against it because it might've been too sudden for you...
Rui
If I recall correctly, Hiromachi-san, you suggested visiting the hot springs that are part of the Famous Hot Springs Collection.
Nanami
Wow~, Rui-rui, you remembered~.
Tsukushi
By Famous Hot Springs Collection, do you mean the bath salts?!
Nanami
Bingo, that's the one~.
Mashiro
Rui-san remembered you said you liked them, Tsukushi-chan...
Nanami
Yup~. That's why I thought it might be nice to experience the actual hot springs themselves for your birthday~.
Tsukushi
I said that to Rui-san?! This is kind of embarrassing...
Rui
I am unsurprised that you do not remember since you only mentioned it in passing.
Touko
But yeah, that's why the hot spring tour got changed to an atelier birthday party instead!
Touko
Hope you're ready, Fuusuke, 'cause we've got a major celebration planned for you!
Tsukushi
M-major...? You don't really need to go that far for me...
Nanami
Oh~, is it just me, or is somebody embarrassed~?
Tsukushi
Not you too, Nanami-chan! Don't tease me!
Tsukushi
But... th-thanks, everyone.
Nanami
Fufufu~. Alright, and now it's time to officially start your birthday party~.
Transcript
Chisato
Hm? Is that...? Hello, Tsukushi-chan.
Tsukushi
Chisato-senpai! H-hello...!
Chisato
You're heading home pretty late, not that I can talk.
Tsukushi
I've been shopping.
Tsukushi
I had a lot of fun when my band celebrated my birthday the other day, so I wanted to get some things to return the favor.
Chisato
I see. In that case, I should also congratulate you then.
Chisato
Happy birthday, Tsukushi-chan. Is it okay if I give you your present some other time?
Tsukushi
Wh-what? No, that's really not necessary...!
Tsukushi
I appreciate the thought though. Thank you very much.
Chisato
Fufu, there's no need to be so formal and polite.
Chisato
By the way, it looks like you've done a lot of shopping. That looks pretty heavy.
Tsukushi
I just ended up grabbing some odds and ends for myself too... Oh! If you'd like, please have this! It's one of my favorite bath salts!
Chisato
The Famous Hot Springs Collection...?
Tsukushi
(Oh, no... The packaging might be a bit too old-fashioned!)
Tsukushi
I-it's not what you think, um... I know it doesn't look very cute, but that's because it has other things that matter more...!
Tsukushi
(Th-that sounded like an excuse! Oh, but it's also all true... Wh-what am I going to do?)
Chisato
I'm impressed, Tsukushi-chan. You're quite discerning.
Tsukushi
Excuse me...?
Chisato
Some idols I know have been talking about these bath salts, actually.
Chisato
According to them, while the name and packaging are plain, the salts are highly effective at making your skin incredibly smooth and relieving shoulder tension.
Chisato
I know there are people that avoid these bath salts because they consider them to be unfashionable...
Chisato
You, however, haven't let such superficial opinions influence what you use.
Tsukushi
(O-oh, I had no idea...)
Chisato
Since they come with your recommendation, I'll gladly use them. Thank you, Tsukushi-chan.
Tsukushi
No, no, I don't deserve any thanks!
Chisato
You can look forward to your present, of course. I'll be sure to get something nice.
Tsukushi
Okay then! Thank you very much!