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Rimi
Wow~, look everyone! The sakura are in full bloom!!
Kasumi
I'm so happy we can walk home together and see something beautiful like this~!
Saaya
Right? ... I have to say though, the sakura here are especially nice~.
Rimi
I wonder if it's the power of spring that makes this so exciting? Doesn't spring make you feel like something new is going to happen?
Kasumi
Huh? Is it because of spring? I always feel like something new is gonna happen!
Arisa
That's because you're the only one here without a worry in the world.
Kasumi
I'm the only one? You're the same as me, aren't you O-Tae?
Tae
Spring... makes me think of... bamboo shoots mixed with rice.
Saaya
Ahaha, you always come up with unusual stuff like that, O-Tae.
Rimi
I always think of us when I see a sakura... it's like we're the five petals of the flower nestled next to each other. You know, since the five of us all working hard at the one thing together.
Kasumi
That's so nice! It's kind of romantic too!
Arisa
You're so pure, Rimi.
Tae
That reminds me, Arisa. Is there such thing as a sakura bonsai?
Arisa
Yeah... I mean, why wouldn't there be?
Tae
I don't exactly know much about bonsai.
Arisa
The sakura tree is Japan's most beloved tree, isn't it?! Do you think it's possible that there wouldn't be a bonsai for it? No way~, that'd practically be a crime~.
Rimi
I kind of think you're the purest one here when you start talking about bonsai, Arisa-chan.
Arisa
Sh-shut up!
???
Hyaaah!
Kasumi
... Hm? Guys, what's that girl doing?
???
Hyah! Hyaaah!
Arisa
Wh-what's up with her...? She's swinging a wooden sword or something at a tree... She's probably crazy. Nobody make eye contact.
Kasumi
Hmm? Wait, isn't that...?
Arisa
H-hey, Kasumi! I said don't make eye contact! These weirdos always come out in spring. I'd stay away from her if I were you.
Arisa
... Argh! Kasumi!
Kasumi
Hey~. Eve-chan! What are you doing out here?
Eve
Hm? Oh, Kasumi-san! And Rimi-san, Saaya-san, and Tae-san too. Oh, Arisa-san is here as well.
Arisa
H-hi...
Arisa
(I thought it was a crazy person, but it was someone I know! We're in different classes and haven't really spoken before, though... Th-this is awkward.)
Kasumi
What were you just doing, Eve-chan? It looked like you were swinging that sword at a tree.
Eve
The truth is... I was training to be a warrior.
Arisa
Huh?! Training to be a warrior...?!
Arisa
... S-seriously?
Eve
I have to cut a falling sakura petal in two. The swordsmen in the novel I read all did this training!
Eve
Oh! Don't worry, this sword is made of wood!
Arisa
I don't think that's the problem here... Hey, Kasumi. Am I just imagining that this is completely wrong...? Am I...?
Tae
I think it'd be more impressive if you could cut through the tree with that sword.
Eve
*gasp* I-I think you're right!
Eve
I understand now... I shall attempt it!
Rimi
Wait, wait, wait~! You can't do that, Eve-chan~!
Saaya
There was a fire in her eyes just now, wasn't there...?
???
Hagumi! Sakura parties are so much fun!
???
You're not gonna beat me, Kokoron~!
Kasumi
Isn't that Kokoron and Hagu running around over there? It looks like they're throwing piles of sakura petals at each other... What do you think they're doing?
Kokoro
Phew... That was some good exercise! I didn't know sakura parties could be so exciting!
Hagumi
Kokoron, the party isn't over yet! You're one point ahead of me, but I'm gonna make a comeback!
Misaki
Listen, you two. There aren't any comebacks in sakura parties... It's not a competition where you get a point for every petal you hit each other with, either.
Kokoro
It isn't?! Then how do we decide who the winner is?!
Misaki
Ugh... Sakura parties don't have winners or losers!
Arisa
... Hey, Kasumi. Another group of weirdos has shown up... Wait, ugh... I know them too...
Arisa
(And again it's people I've met once or twice, but haven't really spoken to...)
Hagumi
Oh, Kaa-kun! Are you guys here for a sakura party as well?
Kasumi
No, we were just walking home together when we bumped into Eve-chan.
Eve
I was practicing to be a warrior!
Kasumi
Isn't this... The first time for a group of us first graders from Hanasakigawa to meet up somewhere that isn't CiRCLE?
Eve
I think you're right! It's nice to see everyone again!
Kokoro
Let's enjoy the sakura!
Arisa
(I-is it just me... or is our school full of weirdos...?)
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Arisa
C'mon, Kasumi... Let's go home already. If we keep hanging out with these weirdos, people will think we're one of them...
Kasumi
Really~? Do we have to go~?! We never meet up like this...
Kasumi
Oh! I know!
Arisa
(W-wait a sec. The way she said that... I've got a super bad feeling about this...)
Kasumi
Hey, everyone! We don't usually bump into each other like this, so why don't we have a sakura party together!
Arisa
(I knew it~!)
Kasumi
Is everyone available next Sunday?
Hagumi
Ooh, nice idea, Kaa-kun! I'm free that day! You are too, right Kokoron?
Kokoro
Me and Misaki will come!
Misaki
Do I get a say in this...? Oh well, I don't actually mind.
Eve
I'd love to have a sakura party with everyone! I always wanted to do it before I even came to Japan!
Kasumi
What about you, Rimi-rin?
Rimi
Of course! We don't get many chances to do things like this!
Saaya
Exactly. You'll come too, right O-Tae?
Tae
I'll bring bamboo shoots mixed with rice. I can't wait~.
Kasumi
Okay, so everyone's in... Cool! Okay, we'd better decide the time and stuff like that.
Kokoro
Let's decide the teams first. If we know our teams, we can plan our strategy in advance!
Misaki
Kokoro... We don't need to make teams for a sakura party.
Kokoro
Okay, so it's a solo event! Got it! I'm gonna aim for first place!
Misaki
How many times do I have to tell you?! There aren't any winners or losers in a sakura party!
Rimi
Sakura parties are about sitting under the cherry trees and looking at the blossoms while eating and chatting, you know?
Kokoro
That's all? I can't really imagine it being like that. What about you, Misaki?
Misaki
That's the only way I can imagine it.
Arisa
(Gimme a break... A sakura party with all these weirdos... I can't do it... I don't even wanna do it!)
Arisa
U-um, Kasumi. I didn't give you an answer before... about if I'll come or not.
Kasumi
Huh? You can't make it to the sakura party?
Arisa
L-look, just come over here for a sec.
Arisa
Are you seriously saying you wanna have a party with this lot?
Kasumi
Of course! It's gonna be so much fun!
Arisa
You've gotta be kidding me. These guys are a few clowns short of a circus! One of them wants to cut petals in two, and another thinks this is going to be some of sakura snowball battle...
Arisa
I really don't think I'll be able to get along with these weirdos...
Kasumi
That's why we're gonna have a party! Trust me, after a bit of chatting and looking at the blossoms, you'll be friends before you know it!
Arisa
Argh, what a pain in the neck. The party is gonna be on Sunday, right? Sooo, u-uh, about that. Sunday, hmm.
Kasumi
Do you have plans or something on Sunday?
Arisa
Well, I wouldn't call it plans, just... you know?
Kokoro
Ooh! I just have a great idea!
Hagumi
Wh-what is it, Kokoron?! If you say you had a good idea, then it has to be something amazing!
Hagumi
Hey~! Everyone, listen to Kokoron! ...Okay, go ahead!
Kokoro
There are sakura trees in my garden! If you like, we can have the party at my house! Everyone's welcome to come!
Hagumi
W-wow, Kokoron... That's an amazing idea~!
Misaki
Exaggerate much? All she did was invite some people over.
Saaya
Sitting on the veranda and looking at the sakura tree in the garden.... I like the sound of thatāŖ
Hagumi
Non non non, Saaya. That's just totally non non non.
Saaya
... Non non non? Wh-what does that even mean?
Hagumi
Kokoron's garden is so amazing you'll fall over when you see it! I wouldn't be surprised if it has tons of sakura trees!
Rimi
Tons of sakura trees... What kind of garden is it?
Hagumi
You'll just have to wait and see!
Kasumi
Wow~, I can't wait! Okay, so the sakura party is gonna be at Kokoron's place then!
Arisa
...
Kasumi
... Oh. What about you, Arisa? We're all going to go to Kokoron's place... I wanna have a sakura party, and I'm sure curious about Kokoron's house.
Kasumi
I wonder what's so special about it. Don't you wanna see it too, Arisa?
Kasumi
Ahh, but you're busy on Sunday, aren't you...?
Arisa
... Nah, I'm free. Turns out I had the wrong day, so I'll... uh, go too.
Kasumi
Really?! Yay~! That means everyone's going!
Arisa
(O-of course I wanna see her place! Tons of sakura trees? What kind of house has tons of any tree?!)
Arisa
(A-and besides, if everyone is going that means... I'm the only one who isn't.)
Kasumi
Ahaha! I'm already so excited about it!
Kokoro
I am too! I can't wait for Sunday!
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Arisa
Am I too early? ... But there's less than 10 minutes until the time we're supposed to meet...
Arisa
... This makes it look like I'm the one who's most excited abut the party. *sigh*
Rimi
Oh, good morning, Arisa-chan! W-wait?! Did I get the meeting time wrong?
Arisa
Nah, you didn't get it wrong... I just got here too early.
Rimi
Oh, that's a relief~. Saaya-chan and O-Tae-chan said they'll be here soon.
Arisa
Got it.
Saaya
Huh? You two sure are early! Were you so exited you just couldn't wait at home, Arisa?
Arisa
Huh?! A-as if! It's just common courtesy to arrive earlier than the meeting time!
Saaya
Right~, of course it is.
Eve
Good morning! I'm glad it's such a beautiful day today!
Eve
Arisa-san, you're wrinkling your nose! Are you okay?
Eve
Do you feel unwell...?
Arisa
Oh, uh... I'm okay... Thank you for being so thoughtful... Ohohoho...
Eve
I'm glad to hear that!
Eve
You're so graceful, like Japanese beauty captured on a canvas~. I think the sakura suit you!
Rimi
Y-yeah... th-that's our Arisa-chan.
Kasumi
S-sorry~! I'm so late~!
Arisa
K-Kasumi! Y-you dum-
Eve
A-Arisa-san...?
Arisa
?!
Arisa
...Dum... dum... dumplings, did you happen to bring the dumplings...?
Kasumi
Dumplings? I don't remember being asked to bring anything like that. I brought some other snacks though!
Arisa
Oh, I see. Thank you. Ohohoho...
Kasumi
Arisa's acting weird today... Oh well... Is it just us? Where's everyone else?
Rimi
Everyone's a little late because they've been cooking food for today. I only just arrived myself. What did you make, Kasumi-chan?
Kasumi
I just brought a lot of munchies! I'm not really a good cook, so I was hoping that'd be enough. Ehehe...
Tae
Oh, everyone's already here.
Kasumi
O-Tae, good morning!
Tae
Look who I ran into on the way here.
Hagumi
Ta-da~! Thanks for waiting everyone! Mii-kun's with me too!
Misaki
Good morning. I'm not the type to show up and say "ta-da!", so I'll just greet everyone normally.
Kasumi
Umm... I think that's everyone... Yeah! Okay then, let's go to Kokoron's house!
Kasumi
I wanna have our sakura party right here~! I can't wait any longer~!
Hagumi
What are you talking about Kaa-kun? Kokoron's place is so much better than this.
Kasumi
So much better...? Is that possible?
Hagumi
C'mon, just wait and see!
Kasumi
... Hagu are we there yet? We've been walking down this street for ages... I'm getting kinda sleepy...
Hagumi
Okay! The long wait is over! We're finally here! This is Kokoron's house!
Arisa
This? Ahaha, surely you're kidding. This house is famous for being the biggest mansion in the area.
Saaya
Huh, wait a moment. Kokoro's last name is Tsurumaki, right?
Rimi
The name plate says... Tsurumaki...
Arisa
S-so this is really the Tsurumaki residence...?
Hagumi
What did I just tell you? This is Kokoron's house~!
Saaya
I never would've imagined Kokoro was a member of that Tsurumaki family...
Kokoro
Thanks for coming, everyone! Come inside!
Kasumi
... A-am I dreaming...? Did I get so sleepy that I actually fell asleep? Everything in here is... pink!
Kasumi
... I'll just give my cheeks a little pinch... Oww! I'm... definitely not dreaming.
Kokoro
Make yourselves at home, everyone! You can run around, you can roll around, you can do backflips! You can do anything you want here!
Kokoro
We'll have a badminton competition out on the tennis court later. It'll be so much fun!
Tae
...Oh, there's a fountain over there.
Eve
This is amazing...! Houses this big are rare even in Finland...!
Arisa
Seriously, what planet are we on now? How is this possible?! It's not normal!
Arisa
...?!
Arisa
(O-oops! Everything's just so ridiculous here I couldn't control myself! I hope no one heard me...)
Arisa
...
Arisa
(... Phew, I'm in the clear... I think everyone was too overwhelmed by the house to hear me...)
Kokoro
Okay, everyone! Could you set up for us?
Rimi
... Huh? There's people in black suits pouring out the mansion... Wh-what's about to happen~?!
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Rimi
Wh-who are these people...? Theyāve already finished setting up for us...
Kokoro
Iām not really sure, but they do almost anything I ask them!
Kokoro
If anyone needs something, just talk to them!
Arisa
(Wh-what the?! Who are these secret agent people...?!)
Hagumi
They help us out all the time!
Kasumi
Wow, really? In that case, Iāll ask them if I need something!
Arisa
(Are you kidding me?! Kasumi, you donāt think any of this is strange?!
Rimi
... Kokoro-chan is amazing...
Saaya
Y-yeah...
Kokoro
Everything is set up, so letās begin the sakura party! Is everyone ready to do the cheer?!
Kasumi
Huh?! Did we decide on a cheer?!
Kokoro
It doesnāt matter if we havenāt! Just shout out the words that are in your heart! To the sakura, and to the sky!
Arisa
(I-is she for real...? I donāt know what's going on anymore.)
Kokoro
Okay, here we go! One, two...!
Kokoro, Hagumi
Letās enjoy the sakura! Yay!
Arisa
(Wh-whoa~! Did they just say the same thing without even planning it...?!)
Kasumi
Me too! Let's enjoy the sakura! Yay!
Arisa
(... K-Kasumi's getting in on it too... Those three are almost like triplets...)
Kokoro
That was great, everyone! Now that we've let out everything in our hearts, let's start the sakura party!
Arisa
(It's only just started but Iām already beat... Am I gonna make it through the day...?)
Kokoro
Now, there's lots of food for everyone! Letās eat!
Kokoro
If you want more, feel free to ask! The people in the suits will bring as much as you like!
Kasumi
Look at that meat! I donāt think Iāve ever had anything like this before!
Hagumi
This is A5 beef, no doubt about it! High-quality meat like this is hard to come by~! This is so amazing~!
Kasumi
Oh, thatās right! Your family runs a butchers store, right Hagu?! Itās amazing you can tell what kind of meat it is just by looking!
Tae
You sure know your meats.
Hagumi
Hehe~! I guess I do~!
Arisa
(That's what you're surprised about?! What about the super expensive meat?!)
Rimi
W-with all this amazing food... it's kind of hard to share the stuff I brought...
Saaya
Y-you were thinking the same thing, Rimi-rin? I was just wondering if I should bother or not...
Kokoro
What's the matter, you two? If you're fidgeting because you need help, I can call some people over.
Saaya
N-no, weāre fine... It's just, how should I put it...?
Kokoro
... Hmm? Is that bag full of buns? I'd like one!
Saaya
S-sure. My family runs a bakery, so I brought some buns for everyone to eat... I'm not sure if you'll like them, but feel free to have some.
Kokoro
Delicious! These buns are delicious! Donāt you think buns are usually so plain?! But these ones are amazing! They make me smile!
Kokoro
Yeah! I bet these are... smiley buns!
Saaya
Th-thanks...!
Arisa
(Smiley buns, seriously?! This is so random!)
Hagumi
I brought something too~!
Kokoro
Wonderful, Hagumi! An eye for an eye! A gift for a gift! Thatās the spirit!
Hagumi
Ta-da! Special croquettes, theyāll make your cheeks bigger than your belly!
Arisa
(Cheeks bigger than your belly?! Does she even know what she means?!
Arisa
?!
Arisa
(... H-huh? Okusawa-san... I think that's her name. She's staring right at me...)
Arisa
(... Ngh?! She's coming over here!)
Misaki
... Ichigaya-san, is it just me or are you itching to say something?
Arisa
?!
Misaki
I feel like you and me see this... in the same way.
Misaki
Iām pretty used to it now, but... I can understand why you want to call it out.
Arisa
Huh? Wh-what do you mean? I wouldn't dream of doing that... Oho, ohohoho...
Misaki
... If you say so.
Eve
I brought some ginger cookies! They're sweets from Finland!
Saaya
Ooh! They look really good!
Rimi
Umm, I brought something too... Itās just bamboo shoots mixed with rice though...
Kasumi
Oh! That's what O-Tae wanted to eat! ... Huh? By the way, where is she?
Hagumi
She wandered off towards the fountain a couple of minutes ago.
Kasumi
Oh, okay. We'd better save that for O-Tae... There's so many different colors today and so many foods! This is the perfect sakura party!
Kasumi
... Ahh, this just makes me want to shout it out again.
Kasumi
Let's enjoy the sakura! Yay!
Arisa
...
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Kasumi
So I think everyone knows that we all play in bands, but we don't really know anything else about each other, do we?
Kasumi
What do you guys get up to?!
Kasumi
For me these days the thing I'm devoted to is the band!
Kokoro
That's great! You're devoted to something, I like it! I think we're going to become good friends! I have something I'm devoted too as well!
Kasumi
You're pretty famous at school, huh? Everyone says you're like a ball of curiosity that wears a uniform and does backflips!
Kokoro
Oh, really? I didn't know that.
Rimi
I always thought you were full of curiosity and like to challenge new things, but... what is it that you're devoted to now?
Kokoro
That's true, I do a lot of different things, but... that's all to put smiles on people's faces! I guess you could say I'm devoted to smiles!
Kokoro
Our band makes music, sing songs and performs to make everyone all over the world smile!
Kasumi
Ooh~, I see! That's just like us!
Arisa
(Making music, singing songs and performing... That's exactly the same as us! It's what a band does, isn't it?! Why is Kasumi being like that?!)
Hagumi
Besides the band, I play softball! I had a match just yesterday!
Kokoro
Oh, that reminds me, Hagumi! There's something I wanted to tell you!
Hagumi
Huh?! What is it?!
Kokoro
Remember you were about how they are no batting cages for softball?
Hagumi
Yeah! There's lots of batting cages for baseball everywhere, but it's really hard to find ones that are just for softball.
Kokoro
Well, I told that to the people in suits and they built one! It's in the back of the garden. Let's try it out later!
Arisa
(What?! They built a batting cage, just like that?! This is ridiculous!
Hagumi
Thanks, Kokoron~! I'm so glad I talked to you about it! Just goes to show that friends are the best thing in the world!
Arisa
(Why isn't anyone saying anything?! C'mon, Saaya...!
Saaya
A-ahaha... Everything in this house is on a different level, huh?
Arisa
(She's just given up and now she's weirded out...!)
Kasumi
Okay, you're next... Saaya!
Saaya
M-me?!
Kokoro
Thanks for the smiley buns! Did you make them yourself?
Arisa
(Stop calling them that...)
Saaya
Well, about the smiley buns...
Arisa
(Saaya! If you go and call them smiley buns then it's gonna be official! Do you really want that?)
Saaya
I baked them myself, actually...
Saaya
I always help out at the shop, but I never actually bake anything... But since we're having a party today, I decided to give it a try.
Kasumi
It's like you're always at the bakery, huh?
Kokoro
Oh, I see. What exactly do you do when you help out?
Saaya
Hmm, I serve customers, open and close the bakery... I do other stuff like cleaning the ovens, too.
Misaki
Just hearing that list makes me want to take a break. That's impressive, Yamabuki-san. I could never do all that.
Saaya
Ahaha, thanks. It sounds kinda tough, but a lot of it is pretty easy once you get used to it.
Kokoro
No, it's amazing that you can help out everyday! If you need some extra help, I can send out some people in suits!
Saaya
Huh? You don't have to do that! I actually really enjoy helping out at the shop anyway.
Kokoro
Really? Well, if you ever need help, let me know!
Saaya
... S-sure. Thanks.
Kasumi
Okay, let's hear about Rimi-rin next!
Rimi
... Uh, I-I used to live in Kansai until recently... I only just came here...
Kokoro
You lived in Kansai?! So, that means you moved here?! That's amazing! Iāve always wanted to move houses! I'm envious!
Arisa
(I'm pretty sure this mansion is way more envy-inspiring!)
Misaki
...
Arisa
(...?! Sh-sheās looking at me again! C'mon me... Control your urges...!)
Tae
My hobby besides the band is...
Arisa
(O-Tae?! When did you get back?!)
Tae
...
Tae
... The guitar.
Arisa
(What's with the dramatic pause?! And then she just says the guitar? That's part of a band!)
Arisa
(Ahh, but then again she can play it on her own, so... Ugh, why am I even thinking deeply about something O-Tae says?!
Misaki
... My situation is rather complicated, so I think Iāll steer away from the band topic. Everything else about me is extremely normal.
Kasumi
Okay, all we have left is... Eve-chan and Arisa! Could you go first, Eve-chan?
Eve
Um, I came to Japan just recently... I've always wanted to have a sakura party like this!
Arisa
(Parties on a scale like this don't happen everyday...)
Misaki
This sakura party is quite unique, mind you. It's probably not a good idea to think this is the standard in Japan.
Misaki
... Don't you agree, Ichigaya-san?
Arisa
Huh?! A-ahaha~. I suppose it's not often that we get to enjoy a sakura party in such a nice big garden~! I-it's so lovely here~!
Arisa
(Argh... Okusawa-san is totally on to me and my need to say something...!)
Eve
Oh, and bushido! I think bushido is really special!
Kokoro
Bushido? That reminds me, we have this sword called something or other, that was used by some person!
Arisa
(Wow, so much information!)
Eve
Wh-what was the sword called, and who was it used by?
Kokoro
Hmm, what was it? Anyway, it's a sword with a complicate name and it was owned by a person with a name that's complicated!
Eve
If it's okay, would I be able to see that sword?
Kokoro
I don't think it would be very fun to look at a sword with such a complicated name! Why don't we have a sword fight or something instead?
Arisa
(Wh-what... is going on with this conversation...? It barely makes sense... Man, it's not everyday you get a conversation with so many holes in it.)
Kasumi
Okay, the only last person left is... Arisa! Lucky last!
Arisa
U-umm, I... uh...
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Kasumi
You've been kinda quiet today, Arisa.
Kasumi
Are you okay? You're not unwell, are you?
Arisa
... I-I'm fine.
Saaya
You do look kinda pale... not to mention tired.
Arisa
I-I'm okay, really.
Arisa
(Guys, I'm dying over here! Don't you have any idea how long I've been shooting down this ridiculous conversation inside my head?!)
Kasumi
Really? That's a relief! Okay, it's your turn to say something! Arisa is so interesting everyone~! This is gonna be great!
Arisa
(K-Kasumi, you moron! You're the worst M.C. ever! Why up the bar for me like this?!)
Arisa
(... Oh well, guess I'll just go with harmless and simple. If I say something boring, the conversation should naturally move on, anyway...)
Arisa
Uh... besides playing in the band, I like to do... bonsai. That's all.
Eve
Really?! Youāre into bonsai?! That's amazing! I've always been interested in trying it!
Arisa
(Y-you're not supposed to take the bait!)
Eve
You're so lovely, Arisa-san! I think bonsai is a wonderful hobby!
Eve
You're refined, cheerful, but not outspoken... You're the definition of Japanese beauty!
Kokoro
Speaking of bonsai, we used to have a tree here! I think someone told me it was a 400-year-old pine or something!
Eve
I-it's 400 years old?! I would love to see it!
Kokoro
Hmm, I wonder where it went...?
Eve
400 years ago is the beginning of the Edo period! Which means that bonsai tree lived with the samurai! This is so amazing~!
Arisa
(... Phew, I'm glad I'm no longer the topic of the conversation... I can't deny I'm curious about this 400-year-old pine though...)
Kokoro
I remember now! I felt sorry for it being stuck in such a tiny pot, so I replanted it somewhere over there!
Arisa
Wha...?! If you do that, it'll...
Arisa
(Oh man, I almost let loose... Argh... I donāt think I can take this anymore...!)
Misaki
... Fufufufu.
Arisa
?!
Kasumi
Wh-what's up, Misaki-chan? Did something funny happen?
Misaki
... Oh, it's nothing. I was just thinking that Ichigaya-san is just so... reserved.
Kasumi
No way! She's usually a lot more interesting than this! She's actually really sarcastic too! Isn't that right, Arisa?
Arisa
Oh, Kasumi~! I-I'd never dream of being sarcastic~!
Arisa
(I'm gonna get you for this, Kasumi!~)
Kasumi
Ooh! Arisa's house is really cool, too! I mean it's not as amazing as Kokoron's place, but it has a basement! A basement, guys!
Kokoro
Really? That's amazing! My house doesn't have a basement! I'm so curious! I wanna see it!
Arisa
O-oh no, it's nothing special... My family has been running a simple pawnshop business for some time...
Eve
Your family runs a pawnshop...?! That means you have lots of antiques and that kind of thing, doesn't it?! I would love to see them!
Hagumi
That basement is where you guys practice, isn't it? I wanna go there sometime!
Arisa
Uh, yeah... I mean, it's spacious and it keeps the sound in, so...
Eve
Arisa-san, tell us more about yourself!
Arisa
A-about me...?
Kasumi
Arisa actually has super good grades at school too!
Arisa
... D-don't say that in front of everyone. I-it's embarrassing...
Kasumi
The fact that I'm playing in a band now is all thanks to Arisa, too! If she hadn't given me my guitar, this wouldn't be happening!
Hagumi
Wow, really?! That's so nice~!
Arisa
Th-that's because you came into my house without permission and introduced yourself to my grandma...
Kasumi
The whole reason I ended up at Arisa's house in the first place was because there were star stickers on the street...
Rimi
Kasumi-chan is doing her best to tell everyone about why she likes Arisa-chan, huh?
Saaya
Ahaha, she sure is. But I guess it wouldnāt be fair for us to keep Arisa all to ourselves, right?
Rimi
Yeah, you're right.
Kasumi
... That's what happened, right?!
Kokoro
Thatās wonderful! Your band was brought together through Arisa's star stickers!
Kokoro
Itās destiny! If our band is guided by peopleās smiles, then your band is guided by star stickers!
Arisa
(... Whatās with that ridiculous way she summed it up?! Who even puts stickers and smiles in the same group?!)
Kokoro
Hagumi! We should do the same! Letās build a basement! I think we should be practicing in a basement too!
Hagumi
Yep! I was just gonna say the same thing!
Arisa
(What?! That's the conclusion you came to?! How does that even happen?!)
Misaki
I can't help but wonder... How does that conversation end up with that conclusion?
Arisa
Huh?! Wh-why are you asking me?
Misaki
Ohn c'mon, you were totally thinking the same thing just now, right?
Arisa
... Me? N-never.
Arisa
(... I hate this sakura party...)
Kasumi
Okay, now that we've all gotten to know each other, let's party!
Kokoro, Hagumi
Yeah~!
Rimi, Saaya
Yeah~!
Tae, Eve
Yeah~!
Arisa, Misaki
...
Transcript
Kasumi
The sakura party was so much fun, wasnāt it?
Kasumi
It was actually my first time to have this kind of party. I had no idea it'd be so much fun!
Hagumi
I'm so full~! I can't eat another bite~.
Kokoro
I wanna keep going! We're only just getting started!
Saaya
I'm sorry, Kokoro. We'd love to stay too, but weāve got school tomorrow so we need to get going.
Kokoro
Then, let's continue the sakura party at school tomorrow!
Hagumi
Sounds good!
Arisa
(... I don't even have the energy to comment anymore.)
Eve
Today was truly so much fun! Thank you for inviting me!
Eve
I'm so happy that I could finally have a sakura party! Sitting under these trees felt so mysteriously comfortable. It was so easy to chat so much with everyone today!
Hagumi
Right~! It was awesome talking to everyone! Let's have another sakura party next month with the same Hanasakigawa group!
Arisa
(Next month...?)
Misaki
Umm~... Won't the flowers be gone by next month?
Arisa
... Th-that's true. Ohohoho.
Kasumi
But you know, I'm really happy to have so many friends at the same school that are into music, even if we're in different bands!
Saaya
I hope we can have a fun, friendly rivalry.
Tae
... The bamboo shoots with rice was so goodāŖ
Arisa
(Right now, really?! That's what you choose to say when everyone is wrapping up?!)
Rimi
... I know everyone wants to stay, but... shall we get going?
Kokoro
If you want to stay, then we should just keep going! Sakura party, round two!
Arisa
(... In the end, the only thing running through your head is fighting, isn't it?
Kasumi
Okay! Why don't we do this instead?!
Arisa
(Here we go! That tone she uses when she has an idea! I've got another super bad feeling about this!)
Kasumi
Why don't we have another party somewhere else?
Hagumi
Nice idea! But where though? Where should we do it?!
Kasumi
How about... the embankment near Hanasakigawa? The sakura are pretty there.
Rimi
Oh! What about the CiRCLE cafe?
Saaya
We might be a nuisance if we're too noisy there.
Rimi
O-oh, right...
Hagumi
Actually, didn't you say just before that A-chanās basement keeps the sound in?!
Arisa
Gah...!
Kokoro
Good memory! I want to see the basement too, so it's two birds with one stone!
Kasumi
I like it! Letās go to Arisa's place!
Arisa
...
Eve
I want to see all the antiquesāŖ Perhaps there's even a famous samurai's suit of armor...
Kasumi
Oh, why donāt we go on a treasure hunt at Arisa's place then?! It'll be so much fun!
Kokoro
What a wonderful idea! You're so smart, Kasumi!
Arisa
...
Hagumi
I'm not gonna miss this! So when should we do it?
Arisa
You guys...
Arisa
Why the hell arenāt you asking me first?! A treasure hunt in my basement, really?! You're not just gonna be noisy, but you wanna mess my place up too?! And what happened to the sakura?! You can't even see them from the basement!
Arisa
Somebody say something about this stupid idea! It doesn't even make sense! Argh!
Eve, Misaki
...
Kasumi, Tae
...
Rimi, Saaya
...
Kokoro, Hagumi
...
Eve
... A-Arisa... san...?
Arisa
... Oops.
Kasumi
You're good old Arisa again!
Arisa
... Umm, I'd prefer it if... we didnāt go to... my place... Ohohoho...
Misaki
... Ichigaya-san. Just give in to the dark side.
Arisa
Argh, screw this! Thereās no point hiding it anymore! Iām gonna let loose! I've been holding this in all day!
Arisa
First of all, Kasumi! That sakura cheer! Why the hell did you jump on board like that?! You're not a lemming!
Arisa
And then there's the people in black suits. Iām surprised you just accepted the whole thing in the blink of an eye! You didn't think it was even just a little bit strange?! You have no idea how hard I worked to stay quiet!
Arisa
And I'm just getting started...!
Eve
Wh-what's happening? I think Arisa-san has been possessed by a demon!
Rimi
... No, this is just the real Arisa-chan.
Eve
Oh... so everything else up until now was just a disguise!
Eve
I guess that means the sakura were so great that even Arisa-san had to show her true self!
Arisa
Argh, now you're pushing it! I can't take this anymore~!
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