A Dreamy Promenade/Event Story

* Opening
* Chapter 1
* Chapter 2
* Chapter 3
* Chapter 4
* Chapter 5
* Ending

**Transcript**

 After School
 Hanasakigawa Girls' Academy - Class 2A

Misaki
... Ah, there she is. Kanon-san!
**Misaki**: ... Ah, there she is. Kanon-san!

Kanon
Huh? Misaki-chan?
**Kanon**: Huh? Misaki-chan?

Misaki
This handkerchief is yours, isn't it? I think you may have forgotten to take it with you after yesterday's practice session.
**Misaki**: This handkerchief is yours, isn't it? I think you may have forgotten to take it with you after yesterday's practice session.

Kanon
There it is...! I thought I lost it. Thank you, Misaki-chan.
**Kanon**: There it is...! I thought I lost it. Thank you, Misaki-chan.

Misaki
It has a jellyfish pattern on it, so I figured it was yours. Say, that's not a design you see often.
**Misaki**: It has a jellyfish pattern on it, so I figured it was yours. Say, that's not a design you see often.

Kanon
Yeah, it's actually from a café at the aquarium. They had a lot of other designs, like penguins and dolphins.
**Kanon**: Yeah, it's actually from a café at the aquarium. They had a lot of other designs, like penguins and dolphins.

Misaki
That many, huh...?!
**Misaki**: That many, huh...?!

Kanon
Their menu is also filled with fun and creative food! Lots of different dishes themed around sea creatures~.
**Kanon**: Their menu is also filled with fun and creative food! Lots of different dishes themed around sea creatures~.

Kanon
Thinking about it just makes me want to go again...
**Kanon**: Thinking about it just makes me want to go again...

Misaki
Well, you do like going to cafés, after all.
**Misaki**: Well, you do like going to cafés, after all.

Misaki
... Speaking of which, did you hear about the new one that opened up recently?
**Misaki**: ... Speaking of which, did you hear about the new one that opened up recently?

Misaki
Word is that they make three-dimensional latte art. It seems to be really popular.
**Misaki**: Word is that they make three-dimensional latte art. It seems to be really popular.

Kanon
3D? What do you mean...?
**Kanon**: 3D? What do you mean...?

Misaki
Uhm, how to explain... Normally, cafés will draw pictures for you on the surface of the drink, right?
**Misaki**: Uhm, how to explain... Normally, cafés will draw pictures for you on the surface of the drink, right?

Misaki
With the 3D ones, they make the image rise up out of the cup, sort of like a pop-up book.
**Misaki**: With the 3D ones, they make the image rise up out of the cup, sort of like a pop-up book.

Kanon
So, it sticks straight out from the cup or something? I wonder how they manage to do that...
**Kanon**: So, it sticks straight out from the cup or something? I wonder how they manage to do that...

Misaki
They supposedly use milk that's been frothed, which adds tiny bubbles. The consistency of the foam can be manipulated to make shapes, so they can change it how they see fit.
**Misaki**: They supposedly use milk that's been frothed, which adds tiny bubbles. The consistency of the foam can be manipulated to make shapes, so they can change it how they see fit.

Kanon
That's really neat... It's crazy what they can do with a simple cup of latte...
**Kanon**: That's really neat... It's crazy what they can do with a simple cup of latte...

Kanon
Think they could make one in the shape of a jellyfish rising up out of the cup?
**Kanon**: Think they could make one in the shape of a jellyfish rising up out of the cup?

Misaki
I'll admit that I've never seen it before, but... I imagine it's possible if you were to ask for it.
**Misaki**: I'll admit that I've never seen it before, but... I imagine it's possible if you were to ask for it.

Kanon
That would be so nice...! Hey, Misaki-chan. Where exactly is this café?
**Kanon**: That would be so nice...! Hey, Misaki-chan. Where exactly is this café?

Misaki
Uhm, two stations from here.
**Misaki**: Uhm, two stations from here.

Kanon
A whole two stops... That's a bit far... Getting there would be difficult...
**Kanon**: A whole two stops... That's a bit far... Getting there would be difficult...

Misaki
Not really. Two stops by train takes no time at all, you know.
**Misaki**: Not really. Two stops by train takes no time at all, you know.

Kanon
It's not about the distance... Misaki-chan, you do remember that I have no sense of direction, right?
**Kanon**: It's not about the distance... Misaki-chan, you do remember that I have no sense of direction, right?

Kanon
Going to a place I've never been before is a surefire way of getting completely lost. I have no confidence in my ability to actually get there...
**Kanon**: Going to a place I've never been before is a surefire way of getting completely lost. I have no confidence in my ability to actually get there...

Misaki
Yes, I'm aware of your tendency to end up in the middle of nowhere, even when you're with someone.
**Misaki**: Yes, I'm aware of your tendency to end up in the middle of nowhere, even when you're with someone.

Misaki
Yeah, letting you go alone might be a bad idea...
**Misaki**: Yeah, letting you go alone might be a bad idea...

Kanon
I really do want to try out that café, though...
**Kanon**: I really do want to try out that café, though...

Chisato
Oh my, it's Misaki-chan. What brings you over to our class?
**Chisato**: Oh my, it's Misaki-chan. What brings you over to our class?

Misaki
Hey. I just came to discuss something with Kanon-san.
**Misaki**: Hey. I just came to discuss something with Kanon-san.

Kanon
Did you hear, Chisato-chan? A new café opened up, and they can make 3D latte art by... uhm, how do they do it again...?
**Kanon**: Did you hear, Chisato-chan? A new café opened up, and they can make 3D latte art by... uhm, how do they do it again...?

Misaki
Milk foam. We were just talking about how they make three-dimensional art by request.
**Misaki**: Milk foam. We were just talking about how they make three-dimensional art by request.

Chisato
Oh, so you say. I've seen pictures of them in magazines before, but I've never actually ordered one for myself.
**Chisato**: Oh, so you say. I've seen pictures of them in magazines before, but I've never actually ordered one for myself.

Kanon
I'd love to go check it out, but I know I'll get lost if I go alone...
**Kanon**: I'd love to go check it out, but I know I'll get lost if I go alone...

Kanon
Ah, I know! Would you like to go together, Chisato-chan?
**Kanon**: Ah, I know! Would you like to go together, Chisato-chan?

Chisato
Huh...?
**Chisato**: Huh...?

Kanon
Going alone is just asking for trouble, so how about it...?
**Kanon**: Going alone is just asking for trouble, so how about it...?

Chisato
Sure, I wouldn't mind. My weekend happens to be open.
**Chisato**: Sure, I wouldn't mind. My weekend happens to be open.

Kanon
Yay! Thanks, Chisato-chan!
**Kanon**: Yay! Thanks, Chisato-chan!

Kanon
Oh, by the way, it's two stations from here...
**Kanon**: Oh, by the way, it's two stations from here...

Chisato
Two whole stations away... We're going quite far, then...
**Chisato**: Two whole stations away... We're going quite far, then...

Misaki
No, Shirasagi-senpai! Not you, too?!
**Misaki**: No, Shirasagi-senpai! Not you, too?!

Kanon
I remember now...! Chisato-chan, you're not so good with trains, are you?
**Kanon**: I remember now...! Chisato-chan, you're not so good with trains, are you?

Misaki
Really? I had no idea.
**Misaki**: Really? I had no idea.

Chisato
I haven't used trains all that much, so... I'm not too familiar with them yet.
**Chisato**: I haven't used trains all that much, so... I'm not too familiar with them yet.

Misaki
Celebrities do typically get around by car, not trains... That's my image of them, anyway.
**Misaki**: Celebrities do typically get around by car, not trains... That's my image of them, anyway.

Chisato
Let's just say I'm not confident in navigating the railways... And going by car would be...
**Chisato**: Let's just say I'm not confident in navigating the railways... And going by car would be...

Chisato
...
**Chisato**: ...

Kanon
...? Chisato-chan?
**Kanon**: ...? Chisato-chan?

Chisato
Not attempting to improve one's weak points is unsightly. And this is a good opportunity to better understand the train lines, so I'll give it a shot.
**Chisato**: Not attempting to improve one's weak points is unsightly. And this is a good opportunity to better understand the train lines, so I'll give it a shot.

Chisato
It wouldn't be necessary to change lines if it's just two stations from here, so this is a good beginner's challenge for me.
**Chisato**: It wouldn't be necessary to change lines if it's just two stations from here, so this is a good beginner's challenge for me.

Kanon
Y-you're right! I need to step it up, too...! Giving up because of the distance is silly!
**Kanon**: Y-you're right! I need to step it up, too...! Giving up because of the distance is silly!

Kanon
Let's try it, Chisato-chan! I won't let this chance to better my poor sense of direction pass me by!
**Kanon**: Let's try it, Chisato-chan! I won't let this chance to better my poor sense of direction pass me by!

Misaki
Is hopping on a train to go two stops really something you need to get so fired up about...?
**Misaki**: Is hopping on a train to go two stops really something you need to get so fired up about...?

**Transcript**

 The Weekend
 Station Entrance

Chisato
Making sure to get on the local train... Remembering the corresponding colors of each line...
**Chisato**: Making sure to get on the local train... Remembering the corresponding colors of each line...

Chisato
So these are the pitfalls to keep an eye out for, huh?
**Chisato**: So these are the pitfalls to keep an eye out for, huh?

Chisato
Rapid, express, limited express... Which one goes the fastest though...? The railway system is one tough nut to crack...
**Chisato**: Rapid, express, limited express... Which one goes the fastest though...? The railway system is one tough nut to crack...

Kanon
Chisato-chan~! Sorry, did I make you wait long?
**Kanon**: Chisato-chan~! Sorry, did I make you wait long?

Chisato
Not at all. I was just a bit early. Shall we head out, then?
**Chisato**: Not at all. I was just a bit early. Shall we head out, then?

Kanon
Y-yeah. We're finally doing it. Going to such a faraway place has me nervous...
**Kanon**: Y-yeah. We're finally doing it. Going to such a faraway place has me nervous...

Chisato
Hard to believe it's only two stops from here... Seems like such a long distance when it comes to us.
**Chisato**: Hard to believe it's only two stops from here... Seems like such a long distance when it comes to us.

Chisato
But it'll be alright. I came prepared. I took the time to look up what line to take, as well as the exact location of the café itself.
**Chisato**: But it'll be alright. I came prepared. I took the time to look up what line to take, as well as the exact location of the café itself.

Kanon
And I checked the map countless times, so today will definitely be the day where I don't get lost...!
**Kanon**: And I checked the map countless times, so today will definitely be the day where I don't get lost...!

Chisato
Well said. Traveling two stations from here should be nothing for us.
**Chisato**: Well said. Traveling two stations from here should be nothing for us.

Kanon
You said it! Let's do this, Chisato-chan! The ticket gate is this way!
**Kanon**: You said it! Let's do this, Chisato-chan! The ticket gate is this way!

Chisato
...Huh? Uhm, Kanon?
**Chisato**: ...Huh? Uhm, Kanon?

Kanon
Fue? Something wrong?
**Kanon**: Fue? Something wrong?

Chisato
According to that information display, the ticket gate seems to be in the opposite direction...
**Chisato**: According to that information display, the ticket gate seems to be in the opposite direction...

Kanon
Fueee~! You're right! S-so sorry! My mistake...!
**Kanon**: Fueee~! You're right! S-so sorry! My mistake...!

Chisato
I-it's alright. Let's compose ourselves and try again.
**Chisato**: I-it's alright. Let's compose ourselves and try again.
 Inside the Station

Kanon
Look at how many people there are...! I wonder where they're all headed.
**Kanon**: Look at how many people there are...! I wonder where they're all headed.

Chisato
So the weekends are fairly crowded too. Be sure to stay close together...
**Chisato**: So the weekends are fairly crowded too. Be sure to stay close together...

Chisato
...! A huge pack of people is heading this way. Let's try not to get swept up in the crowd.
**Chisato**: ...! A huge pack of people is heading this way. Let's try not to get swept up in the crowd.

Kanon
U-uhm, let's go to the right side... Whoa, this side is just as crazy...! Okay, left side, then... Oh no, they're here, too...!
**Kanon**: U-uhm, let's go to the right side... Whoa, this side is just as crazy...! Okay, left side, then... Oh no, they're here, too...!

Kanon
W-wait for me, Chisato-chan...! Chisato-ch-... F-fueee~!
**Kanon**: W-wait for me, Chisato-chan...! Chisato-ch-... F-fueee~!

Chisato
Kanon?! Wh-where are you...?!
**Chisato**: Kanon?! Wh-where are you...?!

Kanon
H-here I come... Ahhh, I can't get to you because of all the people~! Fue, fueee~! Oh no, Chisato-chan~!
**Kanon**: H-here I come... Ahhh, I can't get to you because of all the people~! Fue, fueee~! Oh no, Chisato-chan~!

Misaki
... Was that Kanon-san who got whisked away in that stampede? There goes Shirasagi-senpai, trying to help her...
**Misaki**: ... Was that Kanon-san who got whisked away in that stampede? There goes Shirasagi-senpai, trying to help her...

Misaki
I figured those two would be fine if they stuck together, but maybe I was wrong...?
**Misaki**: I figured those two would be fine if they stuck together, but maybe I was wrong...?

Kaoru
Do my eyes deceive me, or is that not Misaki?
**Kaoru**: Do my eyes deceive me, or is that not Misaki?

Misaki
Oh, Kaoru-san.
**Misaki**: Oh, Kaoru-san.

Kaoru
Fate appears to have converged our paths. Are you headed somewhere?
**Kaoru**: Fate appears to have converged our paths. Are you headed somewhere?

Misaki
Well, I was planning on going to a handicrafts event... How about you?
**Misaki**: Well, I was planning on going to a handicrafts event... How about you?

Kaoru
I, myself, am drifting about, floating like a petal in a breeze.
**Kaoru**: I, myself, am drifting about, floating like a petal in a breeze.

Kaoru
Surely some manner of fleeting spectacle should dazzle my eyes if I were to venture out for a stroll under such a bewitching blue sky.
**Kaoru**: Surely some manner of fleeting spectacle should dazzle my eyes if I were to venture out for a stroll under such a bewitching blue sky.

Misaki
Spending your day off like that is so... you...
**Misaki**: Spending your day off like that is so... you...

Kaoru
Earlier, were you not speaking of Kanon doing something or another...? Hm? Isn't that her now? Along with Chisato?
**Kaoru**: Earlier, were you not speaking of Kanon doing something or another...? Hm? Isn't that her now? Along with Chisato?

Misaki
Yeah, those two agreed to go to a café together, and...
**Misaki**: Yeah, those two agreed to go to a café together, and...

Kaoru
So, the two maidens aim to temper their excursion-based fragility. Fufu, such fleetingly beautiful spirits they possess.
**Kaoru**: So, the two maidens aim to temper their excursion-based fragility. Fufu, such fleetingly beautiful spirits they possess.

Misaki
Seeing Kanon-san get washed away in a tidal wave of pedestrians is a bit worrying.
**Misaki**: Seeing Kanon-san get washed away in a tidal wave of pedestrians is a bit worrying.

Misaki
Maybe I should go with them, after all. It seems to be a bit too much for Shirasagi-senpai to handle alone...
**Misaki**: Maybe I should go with them, after all. It seems to be a bit too much for Shirasagi-senpai to handle alone...

Kaoru
Your altruism may prove detrimental. Were we to interfere, it may snuff out their fire to improve themselves.
**Kaoru**: Your altruism may prove detrimental. Were we to interfere, it may snuff out their fire to improve themselves.

Misaki
Okay, but letting them get lost in some unknown part of town is much worse...
**Misaki**: Okay, but letting them get lost in some unknown part of town is much worse...

Kaoru
It is true that Kanon is like a balloon cut loose from its string...
**Kaoru**: It is true that Kanon is like a balloon cut loose from its string...

Kaoru
Therefore, I propose a plan. We observe their activity from a safe distance, remaining unnoticed. What say you?
**Kaoru**: Therefore, I propose a plan. We observe their activity from a safe distance, remaining unnoticed. What say you?

Kaoru
Doing such would prevent any interference by us but would give opportunity to offer assistance, if need be.
**Kaoru**: Doing such would prevent any interference by us but would give opportunity to offer assistance, if need be.

Misaki
That does sound like it might work...
**Misaki**: That does sound like it might work...

Kaoru
Ah, but you mentioned having prior engagements, no?
**Kaoru**: Ah, but you mentioned having prior engagements, no?

Misaki
Nah, I'm fine with missing the event. Keeping an eye on those two is more important to me.
**Misaki**: Nah, I'm fine with missing the event. Keeping an eye on those two is more important to me.

Kaoru
Fufu, exquisite are your feelings towards your companions, Misaki...
**Kaoru**: Fufu, exquisite are your feelings towards your companions, Misaki...

Kaoru
If we are in agreement, then let us be off, lest we lose sight of our targets. Today, we shall be guardian angels, gallantly watching over those two brave souls.
**Kaoru**: If we are in agreement, then let us be off, lest we lose sight of our targets. Today, we shall be guardian angels, gallantly watching over those two brave souls.

**Transcript**

 Station - Train Platform

Kanon
Sorry, I couldn't manage to get to you before that huge crowd swept me away...
**Kanon**: Sorry, I couldn't manage to get to you before that huge crowd swept me away...

Chisato
No, I should have paid more attention.
**Chisato**: No, I should have paid more attention.

Chisato
At least we didn't miss our train. It should be arriving shortly.
**Chisato**: At least we didn't miss our train. It should be arriving shortly.

Kanon
That's a relief. Wait... This platform...
**Kanon**: That's a relief. Wait... This platform...

Chisato
What's wrong?
**Chisato**: What's wrong?

Kanon
I think the train we need to take departs from that platform over there...
**Kanon**: I think the train we need to take departs from that platform over there...

Chisato
Really? But the color of the mark for the train we need to ride matches the one that was on the information display.
**Chisato**: Really? But the color of the mark for the train we need to ride matches the one that was on the information display.

Kanon
Yes, but... that platform has that same mark, too...
**Kanon**: Yes, but... that platform has that same mark, too...

Chisato
What?!
**Chisato**: What?!

Kanon
I think the inbound and outbound lines run on different platforms. The one on the information display goes the opposite way of where we're heading.
**Kanon**: I think the inbound and outbound lines run on different platforms. The one on the information display goes the opposite way of where we're heading.

Chisato
I-is that how this works? I had no idea...
**Chisato**: I-is that how this works? I had no idea...

Chisato
L-let's hurry to that other platform. The train will be here any moment!
**Chisato**: L-let's hurry to that other platform. The train will be here any moment!

Kanon
O-okay!
**Kanon**: O-okay!

Misaki
And there goes Kanon-san, running like her life depends on it...
**Misaki**: And there goes Kanon-san, running like her life depends on it...

Kaoru
To think they would mistake their departure platforms... Fufu, Chisato and Kanon are quite talented when it comes to surprises.
**Kaoru**: To think they would mistake their departure platforms... Fufu, Chisato and Kanon are quite talented when it comes to surprises.

Misaki
It's not funny, Kaoru-san. They almost ended up going in the complete opposite direction.
**Misaki**: It's not funny, Kaoru-san. They almost ended up going in the complete opposite direction.

Aya
... Misaki-chan, Kaoru-san? Is that you?
**Aya**: ... Misaki-chan, Kaoru-san? Is that you?

Misaki
Hm? Aya-senpai?!
**Misaki**: Hm? Aya-senpai?!

Aya
Wow, what a coincidence, running into you two here!
**Aya**: Wow, what a coincidence, running into you two here!

Kaoru
Ah, to be able to meet so many of my little kittens... A day of feline splendor.
**Kaoru**: Ah, to be able to meet so many of my little kittens... A day of feline splendor.

Misaki
I don't even know what that's supposed to mean... So, Aya-senpai, what's with the outfit...?
**Misaki**: I don't even know what that's supposed to mean... So, Aya-senpai, what's with the outfit...?

Aya
Hehehe, I'm in disguise~!
**Aya**: Hehehe, I'm in disguise~!

Aya
If I'm going to be at a store with a lot of customers, I thought I had better make an attempt to not stand out. I do make TV and magazine appearances, you know...!
**Aya**: If I'm going to be at a store with a lot of customers, I thought I had better make an attempt to not stand out. I do make TV and magazine appearances, you know...!

Misaki
I see. Without that, you'd probably be recognized as a celebrity.
**Misaki**: I see. Without that, you'd probably be recognized as a celebrity.

Kaoru
The fate of a star. Yes, I know the feeling well.
**Kaoru**: The fate of a star. Yes, I know the feeling well.

Misaki
A part of me feels like this plan is backfiring, though...
**Misaki**: A part of me feels like this plan is backfiring, though...

Kaoru
And just where are you planning to stealthily sneak off to?
**Kaoru**: And just where are you planning to stealthily sneak off to?

Aya
Well, I'm on my way to a new café about two stops from here♪
**Aya**: Well, I'm on my way to a new café about two stops from here♪

Aya
After catching wind of their supposed 3D latte art, I thought I could snap the perfect photo for social media!
**Aya**: After catching wind of their supposed 3D latte art, I thought I could snap the perfect photo for social media!

Misaki
Wait, so you're going to the same place as Kanon-san and Shirasagi-senpai...?
**Misaki**: Wait, so you're going to the same place as Kanon-san and Shirasagi-senpai...?

Aya
Kanon-chan and Chisato-chan? Uhm, what're you talking about...?
**Aya**: Kanon-chan and Chisato-chan? Uhm, what're you talking about...?

Kaoru
... And that is the extent of things.
**Kaoru**: ... And that is the extent of things.

Aya
W-wow, it makes me feel a bit worried for Kanon-chan. But I really had no idea that Chisato-chan was so bad with trains.
**Aya**: W-wow, it makes me feel a bit worried for Kanon-chan. But I really had no idea that Chisato-chan was so bad with trains.

Kaoru
People from all walks of life have secrets of which they do not speak.
**Kaoru**: People from all walks of life have secrets of which they do not speak.

Aya
... Say, would you mind if I joined you two?
**Aya**: ... Say, would you mind if I joined you two?

Misaki
Huh?
**Misaki**: Huh?

Aya
You're going to that café, too, aren't you?
**Aya**: You're going to that café, too, aren't you?

Aya
We're heading to the same place, and secretly tailing someone like detectives sounds like fun!
**Aya**: We're heading to the same place, and secretly tailing someone like detectives sounds like fun!

Misaki
We don't mind, but you need to understand that going at their pace might mean arriving a lot later than-
**Misaki**: We don't mind, but you need to understand that going at their pace might mean arriving a lot later than-

Aya
Ah, looks like the train is pulling in♪
**Aya**: Ah, looks like the train is pulling in♪

Misaki
Wait, don't get on yet. The other two haven't made their way to this platform yet, and-
**Misaki**: Wait, don't get on yet. The other two haven't made their way to this platform yet, and-

Kaoru
Misaki, look! Over there... Chisato and Kanon are running full force!
**Kaoru**: Misaki, look! Over there... Chisato and Kanon are running full force!

Misaki
What?!
**Misaki**: What?!

Aya
I've never seen Chisato-chan run so quickly...
**Aya**: I've never seen Chisato-chan run so quickly...

Kaoru
It would appear they intend to board this very train. Quickly, let us do the same!
**Kaoru**: It would appear they intend to board this very train. Quickly, let us do the same!

Misaki
W-wha-?! Hold up, I just said that this tr- Wait, I said~! Are you listening~?!
**Misaki**: W-wha-?! Hold up, I just said that this tr- Wait, I said~! Are you listening~?!
 On The Train

Chisato
Hah... hah... We made it... somehow...
**Chisato**: Hah... hah... We made it... somehow...

Kanon
Mhm... Huff... huff...
**Kanon**: Mhm... Huff... huff...

Kanon
Never thought we'd have to run that quickly, but now we should be back on track.
**Kanon**: Never thought we'd have to run that quickly, but now we should be back on track.

Chisato
We even made sure to board the local train.
**Chisato**: We even made sure to board the local train.

Chisato
I have always kept my distance from them, but riding trains is really not as much of a trial as I had originally- Huh...?!
**Chisato**: I have always kept my distance from them, but riding trains is really not as much of a trial as I had originally- Huh...?!

Kanon
Wh-what's the problem?
**Kanon**: Wh-what's the problem?

Chisato
That monitor over there... It displays information specifically for this train, right?
**Chisato**: That monitor over there... It displays information specifically for this train, right?

Kanon
Yes, it should show what our next stop and final stop will be.
**Kanon**: Yes, it should show what our next stop and final stop will be.

Chisato
Well, it's currently showing that this is the express train...
**Chisato**: Well, it's currently showing that this is the express train...

Kanon
What...? Wh-why is this happening~?
**Kanon**: What...? Wh-why is this happening~?

**Transcript**

 Three Stations Away

Kanon
So, we went three stations instead of two...
**Kanon**: So, we went three stations instead of two...

Chisato
Seems as though the trains were off-schedule. I thought for certain that was the one we needed to take, but we actually wanted the following train...
**Chisato**: Seems as though the trains were off-schedule. I thought for certain that was the one we needed to take, but we actually wanted the following train...

Kanon
I should've checked more carefully. Sorry, I know how difficult the train system can be for you...
**Kanon**: I should've checked more carefully. Sorry, I know how difficult the train system can be for you...

Chisato
No, I'm also to blame. I knew the train was coming and panicked.
**Chisato**: No, I'm also to blame. I knew the train was coming and panicked.

Chisato
Don't worry. We'll be fine if we just backtrack a bit. The train will arrive soon enough.
**Chisato**: Don't worry. We'll be fine if we just backtrack a bit. The train will arrive soon enough.

Kanon
That's true. Let's see, the next one is-
**Kanon**: That's true. Let's see, the next one is-

Announcer
Attention, all passengers. Due to a malfunction, operation of this line has been temporarily suspended. We apologize for any inconvenience this...
**Announcer**: Attention, all passengers. Due to a malfunction, operation of this line has been temporarily suspended. We apologize for any inconvenience this...

Kanon
That announcement is for our line, isn't it...?
**Kanon**: That announcement is for our line, isn't it...?

Chisato
Yes. It would appear that our train isn't moving...
**Chisato**: Yes. It would appear that our train isn't moving...

Kanon & Chisato
...
**Kanon & Chisato**: ...

Kanon
I-I know! Why not just walk the rest of the way?
**Kanon**: I-I know! Why not just walk the rest of the way?

Chisato
You mean walk from here all the way to the next station?
**Chisato**: You mean walk from here all the way to the next station?

Kanon
Walking the distance of one station shouldn't be too bad. I think we can manage it...
**Kanon**: Walking the distance of one station shouldn't be too bad. I think we can manage it...

Chisato
... True. We don't even know when the train will resume operation. I think your idea is the best option. Let's do it.
**Chisato**: ... True. We don't even know when the train will resume operation. I think your idea is the best option. Let's do it.

Kanon
Okay, follow me to the exit, Chisato-chan. Over here.
**Kanon**: Okay, follow me to the exit, Chisato-chan. Over here.

Chisato
Wait, Kanon! That gate is for transfers only!
**Chisato**: Wait, Kanon! That gate is for transfers only!
 Park

Chisato
If we continue on past this park, the café should be just a bit farther.
**Chisato**: If we continue on past this park, the café should be just a bit farther.

Kanon
Isn't it kind of crowded around here? I think they might be holding some sort of event.
**Kanon**: Isn't it kind of crowded around here? I think they might be holding some sort of event.

Chisato
I see a sign over there. Uhm...
**Chisato**: I see a sign over there. Uhm...

Kanon
It's an event for handicrafts. Check out how many shops there are.
**Kanon**: It's an event for handicrafts. Check out how many shops there are.

Chisato
There are quite a lot. But we're supposed to be heading toward the café. There's no time for detours...
**Chisato**: There are quite a lot. But we're supposed to be heading toward the café. There's no time for detours...

Kanon
Yeah... Y-you're right...
**Kanon**: Yeah... Y-you're right...

Kanon
...
**Kanon**: ...

Chisato
... Alright, let's take a quick peek.
**Chisato**: ... Alright, let's take a quick peek.

Kanon
Is that okay?
**Kanon**: Is that okay?

Chisato
Yes. It must be fate that brought us here, after all.
**Chisato**: Yes. It must be fate that brought us here, after all.

Kanon
Thank you, Chisato-chan!
**Kanon**: Thank you, Chisato-chan!

Kanon
Come have a look at this hat! I think it would look good on you!
**Kanon**: Come have a look at this hat! I think it would look good on you!

Chisato
And that light-blue dress would suit you perfectly, Kanon.
**Chisato**: And that light-blue dress would suit you perfectly, Kanon.

Kanon
Hehe, you think so? Every store has so many cute things for sale.
**Kanon**: Hehe, you think so? Every store has so many cute things for sale.

Chisato
Some of these designs are very intricate... The fact that they're all handmade is praiseworthy.
**Chisato**: Some of these designs are very intricate... The fact that they're all handmade is praiseworthy.

Chisato
Oh my, this dress...
**Chisato**: Oh my, this dress...

Kanon
Did you find something you like?
**Kanon**: Did you find something you like?

Chisato
Not for myself. I think Aya-chan would be fond of this, actually. She is into this kind of thing.
**Chisato**: Not for myself. I think Aya-chan would be fond of this, actually. She is into this kind of thing.

Chisato
And Hina-chan would be all over that white bag... She has one just like it.
**Chisato**: And Hina-chan would be all over that white bag... She has one just like it.

Kanon
Now that you mention it, Aya-chan often sports outfits like these.
**Kanon**: Now that you mention it, Aya-chan often sports outfits like these.

Chisato
Eve-chan would probably gush over all the Japanese-style accessories from that shop over there.
**Chisato**: Eve-chan would probably gush over all the Japanese-style accessories from that shop over there.

Chisato
... Oh? These sunglasses...
**Chisato**: ... Oh? These sunglasses...

Kanon
What've you got there?
**Kanon**: What've you got there?

Chisato
Maya-chan isn't typically the adventurous type, but I think a bit of "cool" fashion would be up her alley.
**Chisato**: Maya-chan isn't typically the adventurous type, but I think a bit of "cool" fashion would be up her alley.

Chisato
So, a pair of sunglasses like these are... Ah...!
**Chisato**: So, a pair of sunglasses like these are... Ah...!

Chisato
I apologize. I've just been rambling on about my bandmates...
**Chisato**: I apologize. I've just been rambling on about my bandmates...

Kanon
No, I completely understand. When I go shopping, I'm always reminded of my group, as well.
**Kanon**: No, I completely understand. When I go shopping, I'm always reminded of my group, as well.

Kanon
Being with them helps you understand what they like, so your thoughts just sort of drift in that direction.
**Kanon**: Being with them helps you understand what they like, so your thoughts just sort of drift in that direction.

Chisato
Y-yes, they do, don't they...?
**Chisato**: Y-yes, they do, don't they...?

Chisato
(I... feel like I've been thinking about my bandmates more and more as time goes on...)
**Chisato**: (I... feel like I've been thinking about my bandmates more and more as time goes on...)

Kanon
Chisato-chan, did you see this?! Isn't this ring just adorable?!
**Kanon**: Chisato-chan, did you see this?! Isn't this ring just adorable?!

Chisato
Toy rings... They come in a large variety of colors... When I was young, I very much enjoyed these...
**Chisato**: Toy rings... They come in a large variety of colors... When I was young, I very much enjoyed these...

Kanon
Say, why don't we get a matching pair while we're here?
**Kanon**: Say, why don't we get a matching pair while we're here?

Chisato
I'd like that. A lovely gift to remember our time spent here.
**Chisato**: I'd like that. A lovely gift to remember our time spent here.

Chisato
If I were to pick one for you, Kanon... I'd go with that light blue one. What do you think?
**Chisato**: If I were to pick one for you, Kanon... I'd go with that light blue one. What do you think?

Kanon
Wow! I was just thinking about how cute that one is! And for you, Chisato-chan, why not get this warm yellow color?
**Kanon**: Wow! I was just thinking about how cute that one is! And for you, Chisato-chan, why not get this warm yellow color?

Chisato
Oh my, you picked one that had caught my attention.
**Chisato**: Oh my, you picked one that had caught my attention.

Chisato
Being with others helps you understand what they like. Fufu, you were exactly right.
**Chisato**: Being with others helps you understand what they like. Fufu, you were exactly right.

Kanon
Hehehe, I guess I was. Excuse me, we'd like these, please~.
**Kanon**: Hehehe, I guess I was. Excuse me, we'd like these, please~.

Kanon
... Oh, hey! Maybe I should get some souvenirs for the other Hello, Happy World! members.
**Kanon**: ... Oh, hey! Maybe I should get some souvenirs for the other Hello, Happy World! members.

Kanon
Would you like to get some for everyone in Pastel＊Palettes?
**Kanon**: Would you like to get some for everyone in Pastel＊Palettes?

Chisato
That's an excellent idea, considering we're already buying something. Let's walk around a little more and see what we can find.
**Chisato**: That's an excellent idea, considering we're already buying something. Let's walk around a little more and see what we can find.

**Transcript**

 Park - Handicrafts Event

Misaki
To think they'd end up all the way at the event I was planning to go to... I underestimated those two.
**Misaki**: To think they'd end up all the way at the event I was planning to go to... I underestimated those two.

Aya
I see that even Chisato-chan makes mistakes like this. Never thought she'd end up at the wrong station.
**Aya**: I see that even Chisato-chan makes mistakes like this. Never thought she'd end up at the wrong station.

Kaoru
To have traveled so far and yet lose track of our charges...
**Kaoru**: To have traveled so far and yet lose track of our charges...

Misaki
Not surprising, considering how many people are here. For now, we need to focus on actually finding them.
**Misaki**: Not surprising, considering how many people are here. For now, we need to focus on actually finding them.

Misaki
Kanon-san just finished getting swallowed up by the crowd at the station. I'm worried about her...
**Misaki**: Kanon-san just finished getting swallowed up by the crowd at the station. I'm worried about her...

Kaoru
Dear, sweet Kanon... My chest clinches in anguish at the thought of any potential unease she may be harboring at the moment.
**Kaoru**: Dear, sweet Kanon... My chest clinches in anguish at the thought of any potential unease she may be harboring at the moment.

Kaoru
Somewhere within the maelstrom of human bedlam, she is quivering with fright like a newborn kitten...
**Kaoru**: Somewhere within the maelstrom of human bedlam, she is quivering with fright like a newborn kitten...

Misaki
I think you're exaggerating just a tad...
**Misaki**: I think you're exaggerating just a tad...

Aya
We do need to hurry, though! We're already in a mess, having lost sight of them!
**Aya**: We do need to hurry, though! We're already in a mess, having lost sight of them!

Kaoru
Yes, but we must also remain undetected. For today we are guardian angels. Unseen caretakers.
**Kaoru**: Yes, but we must also remain undetected. For today we are guardian angels. Unseen caretakers.

Misaki
I doubt we need to worry about that with all these people... Hm?
**Misaki**: I doubt we need to worry about that with all these people... Hm?

Aya
What is it, Misaki-chan?
**Aya**: What is it, Misaki-chan?

Misaki
It kind of felt like someone was watching me...
**Misaki**: It kind of felt like someone was watching me...

Aya
Now that you mention it, there's been a bit of commotion going on around us, hasn't there...?
**Aya**: Now that you mention it, there's been a bit of commotion going on around us, hasn't there...?

Visitor A
Hey, that person over there... Is that...?
**Visitor A**: Hey, that person over there... Is that...?

Visitor B
It is, it is! It's totally her!
**Visitor B**: It is, it is! It's totally her!

Misaki, Aya & Kaoru
...?!
**Misaki, Aya & Kaoru**: ...?!

Misaki
This is bad. Your cover's blown, Aya-senpai...
**Misaki**: This is bad. Your cover's blown, Aya-senpai...

Aya
I-it would seem so. Heh... hehe...
**Aya**: I-it would seem so. Heh... hehe...

Misaki
Wha-... What're you so happy about?
**Misaki**: Wha-... What're you so happy about?

Aya
W-well, people don't really notice me in public that often~.
**Aya**: W-well, people don't really notice me in public that often~.

Misaki
This isn't really the time to be celebrating, in my opinion...
**Misaki**: This isn't really the time to be celebrating, in my opinion...

Visitor A
It's Kaoru-sama from Haneoka Girls' Academy...! May I please shake your hand?!
**Visitor A**: It's Kaoru-sama from Haneoka Girls' Academy...! May I please shake your hand?!

Misaki & Aya
... Huh?
**Misaki & Aya**: ... Huh?

Kaoru
Fufu, what a conundrum. My dear little kittens are pawing for a handshake from yours truly.
**Kaoru**: Fufu, what a conundrum. My dear little kittens are pawing for a handshake from yours truly.

Misaki
So, the real reason for all this excitement is Kaoru-san...?
**Misaki**: So, the real reason for all this excitement is Kaoru-san...?

Kaoru
Despite my utmost effort, this overflowing beauty of mine simply cannot be concealed. Ah, how fleeting...
**Kaoru**: Despite my utmost effort, this overflowing beauty of mine simply cannot be concealed. Ah, how fleeting...

Misaki
Jeez, she's completely surrounded...
**Misaki**: Jeez, she's completely surrounded...

Aya
...
**Aya**: ...

Misaki
Oh, don't mind her. She sticks out wherever she goes. You shouldn't let it bother y-...
**Misaki**: Oh, don't mind her. She sticks out wherever she goes. You shouldn't let it bother y-...

Aya
...
**Aya**: ...

Misaki
... Whoa, why are you taking off your sunglasses?!
**Misaki**: ... Whoa, why are you taking off your sunglasses?!

Aya
Being overlooked like this is just too much~!
**Aya**: Being overlooked like this is just too much~!

Kanon
It's great that we found such nice souvenirs. I hope Misaki-chan and the others will enjoy them.
**Kanon**: It's great that we found such nice souvenirs. I hope Misaki-chan and the others will enjoy them.

Chisato
We were also able to stroll around and enjoy all the shops... It was even more fun than I had expected.
**Chisato**: We were also able to stroll around and enjoy all the shops... It was even more fun than I had expected.

Kanon
Chisato-chan, they're selling soft-serve ice cream over there.
**Kanon**: Chisato-chan, they're selling soft-serve ice cream over there.

Chisato
Looks like a food truck. There's even a bench nearby. Why don't we treat ourselves to a little break?
**Chisato**: Looks like a food truck. There's even a bench nearby. Why don't we treat ourselves to a little break?

Chisato
... Mmm, this tea-flavored ice cream is robust.
**Chisato**: ... Mmm, this tea-flavored ice cream is robust.

Kanon
Sitting here on this bench and enjoying a snack makes it feel like we've come for a picnic.
**Kanon**: Sitting here on this bench and enjoying a snack makes it feel like we've come for a picnic.

Kanon
...
**Kanon**: ...

Chisato
Kanon? What're you looking at?
**Chisato**: Kanon? What're you looking at?

Kanon
Ah, sorry. I was just thinking how that cloud kind of looks like a jellyfish.
**Kanon**: Ah, sorry. I was just thinking how that cloud kind of looks like a jellyfish.

Kanon
The huge one way over there. Doesn't the round part look like its head? And the fluffy bits at the bottom are its tentacles.
**Kanon**: The huge one way over there. Doesn't the round part look like its head? And the fluffy bits at the bottom are its tentacles.

Chisato
I suppose it could be seen that way, now that you mention it...
**Chisato**: I suppose it could be seen that way, now that you mention it...

Kanon
And inside it, there's another one that looks a bit like a whale.
**Kanon**: And inside it, there's another one that looks a bit like a whale.

Chisato
The shape does somewhat resemble one. Oh, but it also looks like a dolphin, no?
**Chisato**: The shape does somewhat resemble one. Oh, but it also looks like a dolphin, no?

Kanon
Wow, just like a dolphin leaping through the air. You're right. It's like there's a sky-high aquarium up above us. So cool~.
**Kanon**: Wow, just like a dolphin leaping through the air. You're right. It's like there's a sky-high aquarium up above us. So cool~.

Chisato
A sky-high aquarium... Fufu, what a funny expression. Are these the kinds of things you normally think about when looking up at the sky?
**Chisato**: A sky-high aquarium... Fufu, what a funny expression. Are these the kinds of things you normally think about when looking up at the sky?

Kanon
Not always... but I like viewing the clouds in that way.
**Kanon**: Not always... but I like viewing the clouds in that way.

Chisato
... Time seems to flow more leisurely in your presence, Kanon.
**Chisato**: ... Time seems to flow more leisurely in your presence, Kanon.

Chisato
You've changed in some ways since entering Hello, Happy World! And yet, that aspect of you is the same as ever.
**Chisato**: You've changed in some ways since entering Hello, Happy World! And yet, that aspect of you is the same as ever.

Kanon
Me? Changed? ... You think so?
**Kanon**: Me? Changed? ... You think so?

Chisato
Yes, your past self likely would not have volunteered to go on a trip like today's. And your fear of getting lost had more of a grip over you.
**Chisato**: Yes, your past self likely would not have volunteered to go on a trip like today's. And your fear of getting lost had more of a grip over you.

Kanon
When you put it that way, maybe I have... If we're going down that road, though, you've also changed, Chisato-chan.
**Kanon**: When you put it that way, maybe I have... If we're going down that road, though, you've also changed, Chisato-chan.

Kanon
The Chisato-chan from before wouldn't have decided to take the train when going out.
**Kanon**: The Chisato-chan from before wouldn't have decided to take the train when going out.

Chisato
... I agree. In the past, I always went with the safer option.
**Chisato**: ... I agree. In the past, I always went with the safer option.

Chisato
However, I've become able to dream.
**Chisato**: However, I've become able to dream.

Kanon
What do you mean...?
**Kanon**: What do you mean...?

Chisato
Well, you may laugh at me for this, but, until recently, I never had a dream to call my own.
**Chisato**: Well, you may laugh at me for this, but, until recently, I never had a dream to call my own.

Chisato
I only focused on objectives that I could accomplish myself, ignoring anything that I felt was beyond my skill set.
**Chisato**: I only focused on objectives that I could accomplish myself, ignoring anything that I felt was beyond my skill set.

Chisato
But meeting everyone in Pastel＊Palettes has transformed me into a person who does want a goal to pursue.
**Chisato**: But meeting everyone in Pastel＊Palettes has transformed me into a person who does want a goal to pursue.

Chisato
"In spite of the odds, I long to make this a reality..." That's the manner of aspiration that I desire.
**Chisato**: "In spite of the odds, I long to make this a reality..." That's the manner of aspiration that I desire.

Kanon
So, the real reason why you wanted to take the train was...
**Kanon**: So, the real reason why you wanted to take the train was...

Chisato
Yes. A seemingly small thing, but still a dream of mine...
**Chisato**: Yes. A seemingly small thing, but still a dream of mine...

Chisato
I still have no clue how to go about aiming for anything too lofty, but I feel as though I'll slowly get there if I start small...
**Chisato**: I still have no clue how to go about aiming for anything too lofty, but I feel as though I'll slowly get there if I start small...

Chisato
What I'm saying is rather strange, isn't it?
**Chisato**: What I'm saying is rather strange, isn't it?

Kanon
No, not at all. In fact, I think it's wonderful. I'll support your dream, Chisato-chan!
**Kanon**: No, not at all. In fact, I think it's wonderful. I'll support your dream, Chisato-chan!

Chisato
Kanon...
**Chisato**: Kanon...

Chisato
(And here I was, expecting to be laughed at for my previous lack of vision... But you wouldn't do that.)
**Chisato**: (And here I was, expecting to be laughed at for my previous lack of vision... But you wouldn't do that.)

Chisato
(No, you've been like this ever since I met you...)
**Chisato**: (No, you've been like this ever since I met you...)

Chisato
Kanon, do you remember the day we met...?
**Chisato**: Kanon, do you remember the day we met...?

**Transcript**

 Hanasakigawa Girls' Academy - Hallway

Chisato
Okay, our next class is in a different room...
**Chisato**: Okay, our next class is in a different room...

Kanon
Just need to pick these up... Oh no, I can't see a thing...
**Kanon**: Just need to pick these up... Oh no, I can't see a thing...

Chisato
I do believe that is Matsubara-san...? From my class... Is she going to be alright carrying that huge stack of papers...?
**Chisato**: I do believe that is Matsubara-san...? From my class... Is she going to be alright carrying that huge stack of papers...?

Kanon
Sure wish I could s-... Wh-whoa, jeez... Ahhh?!
**Kanon**: Sure wish I could s-... Wh-whoa, jeez... Ahhh?!

Chisato
H-huh?!
**Chisato**: H-huh?!

Kanon
I-I can't hol-...! Fue, fueee~!
**Kanon**: I-I can't hol-...! Fue, fueee~!

Chisato
L-look ou- Kyaaah!
**Chisato**: L-look ou- Kyaaah!

Chisato
Oh no, all the print-outs... Uhm, are you okay, Matsubara-san?
**Chisato**: Oh no, all the print-outs... Uhm, are you okay, Matsubara-san?

Kanon
Fue?! S-s-s-s-sorry! I'm so sorry~!
**Kanon**: Fue?! S-s-s-s-sorry! I'm so sorry~!

Chisato
It's okay, Matsubara-san. I'm fine. Just take a deep breath.
**Chisato**: It's okay, Matsubara-san. I'm fine. Just take a deep breath.

Kanon
Please forgive me! I'll give you my fried bread at lunch!
**Kanon**: Please forgive me! I'll give you my fried bread at lunch!

Chisato
F-fried bread?
**Chisato**: F-fried bread?

Kanon
Y-yes! You can have the whole thing! It has a crispy crust that helps to bring out the fluffy interior, so please forgive me...!
**Kanon**: Y-yes! You can have the whole thing! It has a crispy crust that helps to bring out the fluffy interior, so please forgive me...!

Chisato
Alright, let's just calm down first...!
**Chisato**: Alright, let's just calm down first...!

Kanon
It even comes in a tasty roasted-soybean flavor~!
**Kanon**: It even comes in a tasty roasted-soybean flavor~!

Chisato
Matsubara-san, just wait a s-
**Chisato**: Matsubara-san, just wait a s-

Kanon
Fueee, please forgive me~!
**Kanon**: Fueee, please forgive me~!

Kanon
Sorry about that. I thought you were an upperclassman...
**Kanon**: Sorry about that. I thought you were an upperclassman...

Chisato
So that's why you panicked like you did. I was rather surprised by the whole ordeal.
**Chisato**: So that's why you panicked like you did. I was rather surprised by the whole ordeal.

Kanon
Uhm, thanks... for helping me carry that stack of papers all this way.
**Kanon**: Uhm, thanks... for helping me carry that stack of papers all this way.

Chisato
Think nothing of it. So, why did you offer me that fried bread?
**Chisato**: Think nothing of it. So, why did you offer me that fried bread?

Kanon
Fue? What are you talking about?
**Kanon**: Fue? What are you talking about?

Chisato
You said you'd give me some, didn't you?
**Chisato**: You said you'd give me some, didn't you?

Kanon
A-ah, about that...! The fried bread from the cafeteria is just so good that I figured there's no way anybody would stay mad after getting one...
**Kanon**: A-ah, about that...! The fried bread from the cafeteria is just so good that I figured there's no way anybody would stay mad after getting one...

Chisato
H-how interesting... It must be quite delectable.
**Chisato**: H-how interesting... It must be quite delectable.

Kanon
Yeah, they sure are...! Crispy on the outside but fluffy on the inside! They're always great, whether they've come fresh from the oven or they've cooled down!
**Kanon**: Yeah, they sure are...! Crispy on the outside but fluffy on the inside! They're always great, whether they've come fresh from the oven or they've cooled down!

Chisato
Wow, you've done well at advertising it. I'd like to try some now. How often do you eat it, Matsubara-san?
**Chisato**: Wow, you've done well at advertising it. I'd like to try some now. How often do you eat it, Matsubara-san?

Kanon
Well, when I can buy them I-... Hm? Wait, how do you know my name?
**Kanon**: Well, when I can buy them I-... Hm? Wait, how do you know my name?

Chisato
I thought you may not have noticed. It's me, Chisato. We're classmates.
**Chisato**: I thought you may not have noticed. It's me, Chisato. We're classmates.

Kanon
... Oh! I thought I recognized you from somewhere. Sorry, I'm still trying to get used to all the names and faces from the new class...
**Kanon**: ... Oh! I thought I recognized you from somewhere. Sorry, I'm still trying to get used to all the names and faces from the new class...

Chisato
It's no problem at all. Don't worry about it.
**Chisato**: It's no problem at all. Don't worry about it.

Chisato
(It would appear that my identity as Chisato Shirasagi, child actress, has gone unnoticed as well.)
**Chisato**: (It would appear that my identity as Chisato Shirasagi, child actress, has gone unnoticed as well.)

Chisato
(I assumed that everyone knew, but it seems there are still those who don't.)
**Chisato**: (I assumed that everyone knew, but it seems there are still those who don't.)

Kanon
I have an idea. Shirasagi-san, would you like to actually get some of that fried bread with me during lunch today?
**Kanon**: I have an idea. Shirasagi-san, would you like to actually get some of that fried bread with me during lunch today?

Chisato
Huh? With me?
**Chisato**: Huh? With me?

Kanon
Y-yeah, of course. If that's alright, I mean...
**Kanon**: Y-yeah, of course. If that's alright, I mean...

Chisato
... Yes, I'd be delighted.
**Chisato**: ... Yes, I'd be delighted.

Kanon
Great! I hope you end up liking them.
**Kanon**: Great! I hope you end up liking them.
 Lunch Break
 Hanasakigawa Girls' Academy - Courtyard

Chisato
... These are good.
**Chisato**: ... These are good.

Chisato
Matsubara-san, your impressions about how the crust compliments the soft interior were on the mark. And it's not the least bit oily.
**Chisato**: Matsubara-san, your impressions about how the crust compliments the soft interior were on the mark. And it's not the least bit oily.

Kanon
I know, right? I'm so glad you like them. They always fly off the shelves because of how popular they are.
**Kanon**: I know, right? I'm so glad you like them. They always fly off the shelves because of how popular they are.

Chisato
Thank you very much for treating me. I will return the favor next time.
**Chisato**: Thank you very much for treating me. I will return the favor next time.

Kanon
No way, you don't need to do that~! Helping me with those print-outs from earlier was enough...
**Kanon**: No way, you don't need to do that~! Helping me with those print-outs from earlier was enough...

Chisato
No, that just won't do. Assisting in carrying a stack of papers is hardly a chore. Please allow me to treat you to tea next time.
**Chisato**: No, that just won't do. Assisting in carrying a stack of papers is hardly a chore. Please allow me to treat you to tea next time.

Kanon
... How about this? If there are any cafés that you recommend, please let me know. I love trying out new ones when I have the chance.
**Kanon**: ... How about this? If there are any cafés that you recommend, please let me know. I love trying out new ones when I have the chance.

Chisato
Really? I'm also partial to having a nice cup of tea at a café.
**Chisato**: Really? I'm also partial to having a nice cup of tea at a café.

Kanon
Yay, how nice. Take me with you next ti-... Hm?
**Kanon**: Yay, how nice. Take me with you next ti-... Hm?

Chisato
What's wrong?
**Chisato**: What's wrong?

Kanon
Everyone keeps glancing over this way, for some reason...
**Kanon**: Everyone keeps glancing over this way, for some reason...

Chisato
Ah, that. They're looking at me.
**Chisato**: Ah, that. They're looking at me.

Kanon
At you? What do you mean?
**Kanon**: At you? What do you mean?

Chisato
... I'm actually part of the entertainment industry. Perhaps you've heard of the former child actress, Chisato Shirasagi.
**Chisato**: ... I'm actually part of the entertainment industry. Perhaps you've heard of the former child actress, Chisato Shirasagi.

Kanon
Chisato Shirasagi... Child actress... ... You mean, you're... that Chisato-chan?!
**Kanon**: Chisato Shirasagi... Child actress... ... You mean, you're... that Chisato-chan?!

Chisato
Holding the status of celebrity makes it hard to be approached by others, it would seem.
**Chisato**: Holding the status of celebrity makes it hard to be approached by others, it would seem.

Chisato
Crowding up and staring at me from a distance seems to be the norm. I would imagine my presence is mentally straining for them.
**Chisato**: Crowding up and staring at me from a distance seems to be the norm. I would imagine my presence is mentally straining for them.

Chisato
Just the mere sight of me sharing lunch with another person is enough to cause a stir, I believe.
**Chisato**: Just the mere sight of me sharing lunch with another person is enough to cause a stir, I believe.

Kanon
I-I had no idea...
**Kanon**: I-I had no idea...

Chisato
(Even Matsubara-san is taken aback...)
**Chisato**: (Even Matsubara-san is taken aback...)

Chisato
(I was naive to think I'd make a friend whom I could hold a simple conversation with...)
**Chisato**: (I was naive to think I'd make a friend whom I could hold a simple conversation with...)

Kanon
But Chisato-chan, I think everyone maybe just wants to get along with you. Don't you think so?
**Kanon**: But Chisato-chan, I think everyone maybe just wants to get along with you. Don't you think so?

Chisato
Huh...?
**Chisato**: Huh...?

Kanon
Not knowing what to say to someone like you has them nervous, is all. What if you tried approaching them and see what happens...?
**Kanon**: Not knowing what to say to someone like you has them nervous, is all. What if you tried approaching them and see what happens...?

Kanon
Ah, th-there I go being nosy, sorry... But that's really cool, you know. Being a child actor. I can respect that you've been working since you were young.
**Kanon**: Ah, th-there I go being nosy, sorry... But that's really cool, you know. Being a child actor. I can respect that you've been working since you were young.

Chisato
...
**Chisato**: ...

Kanon
U-uhm, did I say something silly?
**Kanon**: U-uhm, did I say something silly?

Chisato
No... I'm just... at a loss for words. Normally, people will shy away upon learning about my career...
**Chisato**: No... I'm just... at a loss for words. Normally, people will shy away upon learning about my career...

Kanon
W-well, everybody always says I'm a weirdo... Even if you are a celebrity, Chisato-chan-
**Kanon**: W-well, everybody always says I'm a weirdo... Even if you are a celebrity, Chisato-chan-

Kanon
Ah, sorry! I keep adding "-chan" to your name...
**Kanon**: Ah, sorry! I keep adding "-chan" to your name...

Chisato
No, no. Please do.
**Chisato**: No, no. Please do.

Chisato
Would you perhaps permit me to use your first name as well...?
**Chisato**: Would you perhaps permit me to use your first name as well...?

**Transcript**

 Two Stations Away - Station Entrance

Kanon
Thinking of the day we met sure takes me back.
**Kanon**: Thinking of the day we met sure takes me back.

Chisato
You made me quite happy then. You were the first kid to interact with me at school in a normal manner.
**Chisato**: You made me quite happy then. You were the first kid to interact with me at school in a normal manner.

Chisato
Thank you for becoming my friend, Kanon.
**Chisato**: Thank you for becoming my friend, Kanon.

Kanon
Fue?! No need to make such a big deal out of it!
**Kanon**: Fue?! No need to make such a big deal out of it!

Kanon
I-I should thank you for always being so kind to me.
**Kanon**: I-I should thank you for always being so kind to me.

Kanon
Uhm, by the way, Chisato-chan...
**Kanon**: Uhm, by the way, Chisato-chan...

Chisato
Yes?
**Chisato**: Yes?

Kanon
We've been walking for a pretty long while. How much farther is the café?
**Kanon**: We've been walking for a pretty long while. How much farther is the café?

Chisato
Just a moment. I'll look it up on my phone. It shouldn't be much longer now, though...
**Chisato**: Just a moment. I'll look it up on my phone. It shouldn't be much longer now, though...

Kanon
... Ah! I think... that might be the place!
**Kanon**: ... Ah! I think... that might be the place!

Chisato
...! Yes, it most certainly is the café!
**Chisato**: ...! Yes, it most certainly is the café!

Kanon & Chisato
...!
**Kanon & Chisato**: ...!

Kanon
Phew, we actually made it~, Chisato-chan!
**Kanon**: Phew, we actually made it~, Chisato-chan!

Chisato
Yes, at long last... I wasn't sure how it would go, at first...
**Chisato**: Yes, at long last... I wasn't sure how it would go, at first...

Kanon
Hehehe, you made your dream come true.
**Kanon**: Hehehe, you made your dream come true.

Chisato
Yes. A small dream, but one that I somehow achieved, nevertheless...
**Chisato**: Yes. A small dream, but one that I somehow achieved, nevertheless...

Kanon
...? Hey, is it just me, or is that...
**Kanon**: ...? Hey, is it just me, or is that...

Misaki
Kaoru-san~! Have Kanon-san and Shirasagi-senpai arrived there yet?
**Misaki**: Kaoru-san~! Have Kanon-san and Shirasagi-senpai arrived there yet?

Kaoru
No, they have yet to show themselves. I believe they may truly be lost.
**Kaoru**: No, they have yet to show themselves. I believe they may truly be lost.

Aya
I thought we'd be fine if we just waited near the café... Where could they have gone?
**Aya**: I thought we'd be fine if we just waited near the café... Where could they have gone?

Kaoru
All fault lies with me. I was too preoccupied with... playing with my little kittens at the park and failed to keep an eye on them.
**Kaoru**: All fault lies with me. I was too preoccupied with... playing with my little kittens at the park and failed to keep an eye on them.

Aya
Hey, d-don't blame yourself, Kaoru-san...!
**Aya**: Hey, d-don't blame yourself, Kaoru-san...!

Misaki
Uh, you don't need to waste your energy making the Casanova feel better, you know.
**Misaki**: Uh, you don't need to waste your energy making the Casanova feel better, you know.

Kaoru
Ah, to be so useless during such times of desperation is a tragedy...!
**Kaoru**: Ah, to be so useless during such times of desperation is a tragedy...!

Chisato
... Except that we don't exactly need your help?
**Chisato**: ... Except that we don't exactly need your help?

Kaoru
Hm...?
**Kaoru**: Hm...?

Misaki, Kaoru & Aya
Huh?!
**Misaki, Kaoru & Aya**: Huh?!

Aya
Chisato-chan, Kanon-chan...! When did you get here...?!
**Aya**: Chisato-chan, Kanon-chan...! When did you get here...?!

Chisato
I believe that's our line.
**Chisato**: I believe that's our line.

Kanon
Uhm... What are you all doing here?
**Kanon**: Uhm... What are you all doing here?

Chisato
It would appear as though they were searching for us. Or am I mistaken?
**Chisato**: It would appear as though they were searching for us. Or am I mistaken?

Misaki
W-well, actually...
**Misaki**: W-well, actually...

Misaki
... And that's the gist of it.
**Misaki**: ... And that's the gist of it.

Chisato
I must say, stalking others does not make for good recreation.
**Chisato**: I must say, stalking others does not make for good recreation.

Misaki
I'm sorry. I saw you two at the station, so I was concerned...
**Misaki**: I'm sorry. I saw you two at the station, so I was concerned...

Aya
I-I'm sorry, too, Chisato-chan...
**Aya**: I-I'm sorry, too, Chisato-chan...

Kaoru
Pray understand that I merely wished to lend my strength to you both.
**Kaoru**: Pray understand that I merely wished to lend my strength to you both.

Chisato
And what part of that entails following us the entire way?
**Chisato**: And what part of that entails following us the entire way?

Kanon
Ch-Chisato-chan... Everyone is just worried about us...
**Kanon**: Ch-Chisato-chan... Everyone is just worried about us...

Chisato
Yes, I'm aware. But there was no reason to worry, was there?
**Chisato**: Yes, I'm aware. But there was no reason to worry, was there?

Chisato
In the end, we arrived at our destination, none the worse for wear.
**Chisato**: In the end, we arrived at our destination, none the worse for wear.

Misaki
Can't argue with that... But didn't you guys have a pretty difficult time getting here?
**Misaki**: Can't argue with that... But didn't you guys have a pretty difficult time getting here?

Misaki
I watched that huge crowd of people practically stampede over you at the station...
**Misaki**: I watched that huge crowd of people practically stampede over you at the station...

Aya
And I saw both of you making a life-or-death sprint for the train platform! You were running so fast that I thought you'd fall flat on your faces~!
**Aya**: And I saw both of you making a life-or-death sprint for the train platform! You were running so fast that I thought you'd fall flat on your faces~!

Kaoru
The event venue was yet another trial. That plethora of bodies rushing to and fro is certain to be difficult for any unfortunate soul.
**Kaoru**: The event venue was yet another trial. That plethora of bodies rushing to and fro is certain to be difficult for any unfortunate soul.

Chisato & Kanon
Difficult...?
**Chisato & Kanon**: Difficult...?

Kanon
I suppose trying to get on the train was a hassle...
**Kanon**: I suppose trying to get on the train was a hassle...

Chisato
Indeed. We somehow boarded the express train with no intention of doing so.
**Chisato**: Indeed. We somehow boarded the express train with no intention of doing so.

Kanon
Dashing to the train and barely making it by the skin of our teeth was like a crazy action scene from a movie. My heart was pounding.
**Kanon**: Dashing to the train and barely making it by the skin of our teeth was like a crazy action scene from a movie. My heart was pounding.

Chisato
Fufu, it was a bit thrilling, yes.
**Chisato**: Fufu, it was a bit thrilling, yes.

Chisato
Mistaking our train route was a tad annoying, but I wouldn't say it was an entirely bad experience.
**Chisato**: Mistaking our train route was a tad annoying, but I wouldn't say it was an entirely bad experience.

Kanon
That's right! We even bought some cute rings! Oh, Kaoru-san, Misaki-chan! I got you both some souvenirs!
**Kanon**: That's right! We even bought some cute rings! Oh, Kaoru-san, Misaki-chan! I got you both some souvenirs!

Chisato
Please look forward to yours as well, Aya-chan.
**Chisato**: Please look forward to yours as well, Aya-chan.

Aya
S-souvenirs...?
**Aya**: S-souvenirs...?

Kaoru
Th-thank you. I am most grateful.
**Kaoru**: Th-thank you. I am most grateful.

Chisato
The sky from the venue grounds was very beautiful. And I clearly remember what you said, Kanon. About the...
**Chisato**: The sky from the venue grounds was very beautiful. And I clearly remember what you said, Kanon. About the...

Chisato & Kanon
Sky-high aquarium!
**Chisato & Kanon**: Sky-high aquarium!

Chisato & Kanon
Fufu~. Hehe~.
**Chisato & Kanon**: Fufu~. Hehe~.

Misaki
A nice little shindig you two got going here...
**Misaki**: A nice little shindig you two got going here...

Aya
We thought they were in a pickle, but they had fun the entire way here...
**Aya**: We thought they were in a pickle, but they had fun the entire way here...

Kaoru
Our worries and alarm were rather excessive, in hindsight.
**Kaoru**: Our worries and alarm were rather excessive, in hindsight.

Kanon
No, no. Thanks for being concerned about us.
**Kanon**: No, no. Thanks for being concerned about us.

Kanon
You know, since we're all here, why don't we enjoy a cup of tea together?
**Kanon**: You know, since we're all here, why don't we enjoy a cup of tea together?

Misaki
Are you sure you don't mind us intruding?
**Misaki**: Are you sure you don't mind us intruding?

Chisato
Please feel free to join us. Unless, of course, you would prefer to continue watching us from the shadows.
**Chisato**: Please feel free to join us. Unless, of course, you would prefer to continue watching us from the shadows.

Aya
Nnn, we said we're sorry~!
**Aya**: Nnn, we said we're sorry~!

Kaoru
Splendid. Let us make this a joyful time for sharing our experiences. After all, it is clear we all had quite an eventful day.
**Kaoru**: Splendid. Let us make this a joyful time for sharing our experiences. After all, it is clear we all had quite an eventful day.

Kanon
Hehe, our tea party just got all the more exciting, Chisato-chan!
**Kanon**: Hehe, our tea party just got all the more exciting, Chisato-chan!

Chisato
Why, yes it has. I look forward to it.
**Chisato**: Why, yes it has. I look forward to it.