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The Dessert Instructor |  |
Tsugumi
(Fufu, shopping day with Sayo-san! This is so exciting~.)
Tsugumi
(I might have come a little bit too early though. There's a lot of time left until our scheduled meet-up time. Maybe I should find somewhere t-...)
Tsugumi
... Wait, huh? That person standing over there...
Sayo
...
Tsugumi
Sayo-san! S-Sorry! Have you been waiting long?
Sayo
Hazawa-san. No, I just got here.
Tsugumi
Really? Thank goodness.
Sayo
Thank you for inviting me out today. I was happy when I saw your message.
Tsugumi
N-No problem! Actually, I probably shouldn't have messaged you on such short notice... It wasn't a problem, was it?
Sayo
We didn't have band rehearsal today, so it's okay.
Tsugumi
G-Great! That was the only thing I was worried about...
Sayo
Fufu, no need to be so distressed. Let's get going.
Tsugumi
Okay!
Tsugumi
Sayo-san, we're here! This is the knick-knack shop I was talking about! It's known for having really cute designs!
Sayo
Oh, I see...
Tsugumi
Is something wrong?
Sayo
No... This is kind of embarrassing to say, but...
Sayo
I don't really have much experience inside these kinds of cute stores...
Sayo
I can't help but always choose stores that sell more practical items...
Sayo
So, it's just... I apologize for my inexperience...
Tsugumi
N-No no! Don't apologize! It's okay!
Tsugumi
(Ohh~, I should have asked Sayo-san's opinion beforehand... B-But I can make up for this, right?)
Tsugumi
(We went through the effort of coming out together. I'm gonna do my best to make sure she has fun!)
Sayo
Oh yeah...
Tsugumi
Yes? What is it?
Sayo
The other day, I used the recipe you taught me to make cookies for my band.
Tsugumi
Really?! H-How did it go...?
Sayo
I feel like it lightened the mood and had a good overall effect on rehearsal.
Tsugumi
That means... the cookies made everyone happy, right?!
Sayo
Right... They said they were good, so I think the cookies did make them happy.
Tsugumi
Wah~! That's awesome!
Sayo
However, I was somewhat bothered by their surprised reactions when I showed them the cookies.
Sayo
Certainly, I knew I wasn't the type to do something like that, but I didn't think they would be as shocked as they were...
Tsugumi
Well...
Tsugumi
(I understand how they felt. When I saw Sayo-san walk into our cooking class, I was pretty surprised myself...)
Sayo
Sorry. That's probably enough talking. Why don't we start browsing?
Tsugumi
Okay. Yeah!
Tsugumi
Sayo-san, look. They have so many different kinds of wrapping here!
Sayo
Yeah. I've never seen a lot of this stuff before.
Sayo
And like you said during the cooking class, they have a lot of different types of ribbons.
Tsugumi
This store's one of my favorites! They have some adorable treat bags over here!
Sayo
These many items sure do make you unsure of yourself... Which one am I supposed to pick...?
Tsugumi
Ah, in that case... How about these?
Tsugumi
The flower and strawberry designs are really cute!
Sayo
Fufu. Hazawa-san, it's like you work here.
Tsugumi
Ah, uhm... Sorry.
Sayo
No, don't worry about it. You're being considerate because I'm not familiar with stores like this one, right? Thank you.
Sayo
Because of you, I'm getting used to the atmosphere they have here.
Tsugumi
R-Really? That's great!
Tsugumi
So, Sayo-san, do you like the flower design or the strawberry design better?
Sayo
I do think they're cute, but maybe I should go with a different design.
Sayo
If I put the cookies into a bag like this, I think the discrepancy between the cuteness and my image would cause too much shock.
Tsugumi
(You know, I think when Sayo-san gets embarrassed like this, it's kind of endearing...)
Sayo
By the way, what are you planning to buy, Hazawa-san?
Tsugumi
I was thinking this one with the musical note design might be good...
Sayo
The design is quite tranquil. It's lovely. Do you mind if I buy the same thing?
Tsugumi
Of course not! Ah, they're also selling cookie cutters over there! Let's go take a look!
Sayo
Fufu. Yeah, let's do that.
Transcript
Tsugumi
Welcome to Hazawa Coffee!
Tsugumi
Ah, BanG Dreamer-san! You have the day off today?
Tsugumi
No, I was just thinking how I usually don't see you here around this time, so I figured you must not be working today...
Tsugumi
Oh, I see. You're on a break. You must be so tired! Please, sit and relax.
Tsugumi
What can I get for you?
Tsugumi
Mhm... Mhm... One coffee, right? Understood!
Tsugumi
Ah, would you like a cookie with your coffee?
Tsugumi
The ones we have today weren't made by my mom.
Tsugumi
Fufu, they weren't made by my dad either. Actually, it was me!
Tsugumi
I helped out with a cooking class the other day, and I thought I'd do a little brushing up on my baking, so I made some cookies.
Tsugumi
Yep, a treat-baking class.
Tsugumi
We used the store space and baked a few batches with a bunch of students!
Tsugumi
And among the group was Sayo-san!
Tsugumi
I know, surprising, right? I was shocked when I first saw her here too. I kept wondering to myself how I was supposed to talk to her...
Tsugumi
But while we were making cookies, I felt like Sayo-san and I were getting closer and closer, and in the end, we created a great relationship ♪
Tsugumi
What was she like?
Tsugumi
At first, she was pretty much how you would imagine her. Very detailed, very serious...
Tsugumi
When she was trying to measure the thickness of the dough, she even asked if she could borrow a ruler...
Tsugumi
That was the first time anyone ever asked me that, so it took me by surprise.
Tsugumi
But I think that part of her is really charming.
Tsugumi
She really takes care of the things she needs to... I think that kind of attitude is wonderful...
Tsugumi
Not to mention, she's not only serious... There are a lot of cute things about her as well! Fufu, I had the chance to see so many of the positive traits that Sayo-san has!
Tsugumi
... That reminds me. Sayo-san told me that I have a lot of positive traits too!
Tsugumi
Yeah. Up until that point, I didn't think I had any at all, but...
Tsugumi
Apparently, I'm really good at finding other people's strong points.
Tsugumi
Though, I'm not really sure about that myself...
Tsugumi
But there must be a lot of good things I don't know about myself.
Tsugumi
So... maybe there are actually a bunch, and I just haven't realized it yet.
Tsugumi
I'm the type to feel much more relaxed being with the people I'm already close with than proactively going out, but...
Tsugumi
I made a new friend in Sayo-san...
Tsugumi
And thanks to her, I now know that there are things for me to find!
Tsugumi
Don't you think it's wonderful to be able to find a new side of yourself with the help of your friends?
Tsugumi
Right?! I'm glad you agree!
Tsugumi
Which is why I think it might be good if I try creating relationships with people I haven't talked to before.
Tsugumi
If I do that, I can get to know the me that I don't know yet...
Tsugumi
And most importantly, I can find the strong points in the new people I meet!
Tsugumi
... Ah, sorry! I got carried away with all the talking!
Tsugumi
I'll get your coffee, right away!
Tsugumi
... Okay... Yes? Can I help you with something?
Tsugumi
... Huh? You'd like to order a cookie too?
Tsugumi
You want to eat one now after hearing that story... Is that right?
Tsugumi
Okay!
Tsugumi
Your strong point is that you're very kind. Thank you very much!
Tsugumi
I have a lot of confidence in these, so you get ready! And of course, it's on the house! My treat!