A Fleeting Night's Dream/Event Story

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

**Transcript**

 Restaurant

Kaoru
My apologies for the delay. I've left you quite thirsty, haven't I? Worry not, dear friends, for I have your drinks right here. They are filled to the brim with my love.
**Kaoru**: My apologies for the delay. I've left you quite thirsty, haven't I? Worry not, dear friends, for I have your drinks right here. They are filled to the brim with my love.

Hagumi
Yay~! Thanks Kaoru-kun!
**Hagumi**: Yay~! Thanks Kaoru-kun!

Kanon
Now that Kaoru-san's back, should we get started?
**Kanon**: Now that Kaoru-san's back, should we get started?

Kokoro
Great idea! Are you ready, Misaki?
**Kokoro**: Great idea! Are you ready, Misaki?

Misaki
Ah... We're going over today's practice, right? Yeah, I'm good to go.
**Misaki**: Ah... We're going over today's practice, right? Yeah, I'm good to go.

Hagumi
Alright, can I start? I was really, really hungry all through practice today. I should have eaten more at lunch...
**Hagumi**: Alright, can I start? I was really, really hungry all through practice today. I should have eaten more at lunch...

Kaoru
Ah~, my poor Hagumi... How you have suffered. Are you alright now?
**Kaoru**: Ah~, my poor Hagumi... How you have suffered. Are you alright now?

Hagumi
Yup! I'm all better now that we've had our orders and dessert! Actually, I think I ate too much. My tummy hurts!
**Hagumi**: Yup! I'm all better now that we've had our orders and dessert! Actually, I think I ate too much. My tummy hurts!

Kaoru
Y-your stomach hurts?! How dreadful! You should lie down at once!
**Kaoru**: Y-your stomach hurts?! How dreadful! You should lie down at once!

Kanon
K-Kaoru-san... She can't just lay down in the middle of the restaurant...
**Kanon**: K-Kaoru-san... She can't just lay down in the middle of the restaurant...

Kaoru
But we can't simply leave her like this either.
**Kaoru**: But we can't simply leave her like this either.

Hagumi
Thanks, Kaoru-kun! You don't have to worry about me, though. I'll be okay!
**Hagumi**: Thanks, Kaoru-kun! You don't have to worry about me, though. I'll be okay!

Kaoru
Ah, Hagumi, your strength, your resilience. It's all so fleeting...
**Kaoru**: Ah, Hagumi, your strength, your resilience. It's all so fleeting...

Kokoro
Now it's my turn! I actually did eat before practice. For lunch I had-
**Kokoro**: Now it's my turn! I actually did eat before practice. For lunch I had-

Kanon
W-wait a minute. Why are we talking about what we had for lunch? We're supposed to be discussing practice, right?
**Kanon**: W-wait a minute. Why are we talking about what we had for lunch? We're supposed to be discussing practice, right?

Kaoru
What ever is the matter, Kanon? Having a proper lunch is an absolute must.
**Kaoru**: What ever is the matter, Kanon? Having a proper lunch is an absolute must.

Kanon
I-I know that, but... How do I put this? Misaki-chan, help me...
**Kanon**: I-I know that, but... How do I put this? Misaki-chan, help me...

Misaki
... Ah, sorry, I was thinking about something else. What are we talking about?
**Misaki**: ... Ah, sorry, I was thinking about something else. What are we talking about?

Kokoro
We're all sharing what we had for lunch today!
**Kokoro**: We're all sharing what we had for lunch today!

Misaki
Huh? Why are we doing that? Isn't this meeting supposed to be about practice...? Kanon-san, what's she talking about...?
**Misaki**: Huh? Why are we doing that? Isn't this meeting supposed to be about practice...? Kanon-san, what's she talking about...?

Kanon
Th-that's what-
**Kanon**: Th-that's what-

Misaki
..!
**Misaki**: ..!

Misaki
...
**Misaki**: ...

Kanon
Hm? Misaki-chan, your phone's ringing.
**Kanon**: Hm? Misaki-chan, your phone's ringing.

Misaki
Ah, it's fine. It's just a call from home. I'm sure it'll stop eventually. Anyway, you were saying?
**Misaki**: Ah, it's fine. It's just a call from home. I'm sure it'll stop eventually. Anyway, you were saying?

Kanon
B-but...
**Kanon**: B-but...

Hagumi
Hey, Mii-kun, your phone's still ringing. Don't you think you should pick it up?
**Hagumi**: Hey, Mii-kun, your phone's still ringing. Don't you think you should pick it up?

Misaki
Y-yeah... Okay. Sorry about this. Go on without me.
**Misaki**: Y-yeah... Okay. Sorry about this. Go on without me.

Misaki
Hello? ... Yeah, I'm with my bandmates... I told you I had practice today, remember?
**Misaki**: Hello? ... Yeah, I'm with my bandmates... I told you I had practice today, remember?

All
...
**Others**: ...

Hagumi
Hey... Don't you think Mii-kun's acting strange?
**Hagumi**: Hey... Don't you think Mii-kun's acting strange?

Kanon
I was wondering the same thing. She seemed a little down since practice...
**Kanon**: I was wondering the same thing. She seemed a little down since practice...

Kaoru
Ah! Could it be? Perhaps she's fallen under the spell of my beauty.
**Kaoru**: Ah! Could it be? Perhaps she's fallen under the spell of my beauty.

Misaki
... I told you! I don't want to talk about it!
**Misaki**: ... I told you! I don't want to talk about it!

All
...?!
**Others**: ...?!

Hagumi
Wh-what's wrong, Mii-kun?
**Hagumi**: Wh-what's wrong, Mii-kun?

Misaki
H-haha... Sorry... I wish you guys hadn't seen that...
**Misaki**: H-haha... Sorry... I wish you guys hadn't seen that...

Kanon
That was your family, wasn't it? Did something happen?
**Kanon**: That was your family, wasn't it? Did something happen?

Misaki
Ah~, yeah, well... I had a fight with my parents this morning...
**Misaki**: Ah~, yeah, well... I had a fight with my parents this morning...

Hagumi
Huh? Really? So you get in fights too.
**Hagumi**: Huh? Really? So you get in fights too.

Misaki
It's kinda embarrassing for a high schooler like me to still be bickering with my parents, but... Yeah...
**Misaki**: It's kinda embarrassing for a high schooler like me to still be bickering with my parents, but... Yeah...

Hagumi
What's wrong with that? My dad and I are always arguing about softball plays.
**Hagumi**: What's wrong with that? My dad and I are always arguing about softball plays.

Hagumi
Sometimes if he keeps bugging me about it over and over, I'll snap at him when I shouldn't.
**Hagumi**: Sometimes if he keeps bugging me about it over and over, I'll snap at him when I shouldn't.

Kokoro
So you had a fight, Misaki? That's amazing! I've never gotten into an argument with anyone, ever!
**Kokoro**: So you had a fight, Misaki? That's amazing! I've never gotten into an argument with anyone, ever!

Misaki
Wow~, not even once, huh...? You know, I should be surprised, but somehow, I'm not.
**Misaki**: Wow~, not even once, huh...? You know, I should be surprised, but somehow, I'm not.

Kanon
I used to argue with my parents a lot too... Although we've been getting along recently.
**Kanon**: I used to argue with my parents a lot too... Although we've been getting along recently.

Hagumi
But why were you fighting, Mii-kun? What happened?
**Hagumi**: But why were you fighting, Mii-kun? What happened?

Misaki
It's nothing worth talking about... I was cleaning my bookshelves and...
**Misaki**: It's nothing worth talking about... I was cleaning my bookshelves and...

Misaki
... And that's the story.
**Misaki**: ... And that's the story.

Kanon
I see. So they accidentally threw out a book of yours that's really important?
**Kanon**: I see. So they accidentally threw out a book of yours that's really important?

Misaki
Yeah~. I suppose it's partially my fault, seeing as I didn't tell them which books not to throw out...
**Misaki**: Yeah~. I suppose it's partially my fault, seeing as I didn't tell them which books not to throw out...

Misaki
Still, when I realized what happened this morning, I just started yelling. Sigh~, I hate this feeling...
**Misaki**: Still, when I realized what happened this morning, I just started yelling. Sigh~, I hate this feeling...

Kaoru
Yes, 'tis quite the pitiful story. A tragedy even. There are no other words to express this sorrowful turn of events.
**Kaoru**: Yes, 'tis quite the pitiful story. A tragedy even. There are no other words to express this sorrowful turn of events.

Misaki
Uhm, it's not that big of a deal. That book was just special to me, so hearing that they threw it out was a shock.
**Misaki**: Uhm, it's not that big of a deal. That book was just special to me, so hearing that they threw it out was a shock.

Kaoru
That reminds me. Long ago, I played the part of a prince who lost everything due to a trivial misunderstanding.
**Kaoru**: That reminds me. Long ago, I played the part of a prince who lost everything due to a trivial misunderstanding.

Kaoru
Looking back on it now, it was an excellent performance, even for me. The audience showered me with applause...
**Kaoru**: Looking back on it now, it was an excellent performance, even for me. The audience showered me with applause...

Kaoru
It is... but that.
**Kaoru**: It is... but that.

Misaki
Huh? That's what? You were just talking about yourself at the end there...
**Misaki**: Huh? That's what? You were just talking about yourself at the end there...

Kaoru
Fufu, now then, shall we move on to my thoughts about practice?
**Kaoru**: Fufu, now then, shall we move on to my thoughts about practice?

Kaoru
For me, today was a truly beautiful, especially fleeting day. For you see...
**Kaoru**: For me, today was a truly beautiful, especially fleeting day. For you see...

**Transcript**

 After the Meeting
 Station Entrance

Misaki
Sorry about today... I kinda brought down the mood, didn't I?
**Misaki**: Sorry about today... I kinda brought down the mood, didn't I?

Kanon
No, not at all. More importantly, are you sure you're okay?
**Kanon**: No, not at all. More importantly, are you sure you're okay?

Hagumi
Cheer up, Mii-kun! If you don't feel like going home, how about coming to my house? We'll eat tons of croquettes to help you feel better!
**Hagumi**: Cheer up, Mii-kun! If you don't feel like going home, how about coming to my house? We'll eat tons of croquettes to help you feel better!

Kokoro
Great idea! And I'll be coming along too, of course! If we have everyone together, you'll smile for sure!
**Kokoro**: Great idea! And I'll be coming along too, of course! If we have everyone together, you'll smile for sure!

Misaki
Ah~, That's okay. I'm fine.
**Misaki**: Ah~, That's okay. I'm fine.

Misaki
(Now I've made everyone worry... And I'm terrible with these kinds of situations...)
**Misaki**: (Now I've made everyone worry... And I'm terrible with these kinds of situations...)

Kaoru
Ah~, Misaki...
**Kaoru**: Ah~, Misaki...

Kaoru
If only you could have seen my performance that day. One doesn't get to experience a show like that very often, after all. The darkness of the prince's heart wa-
**Kaoru**: If only you could have seen my performance that day. One doesn't get to experience a show like that very often, after all. The darkness of the prince's heart wa-

Misaki
Haha... Hahaha... So you're still going on about that, huh...?
**Misaki**: Haha... Hahaha... So you're still going on about that, huh...?
 One Hour Later
 Park

Misaki
Sigh~. I made it sound like no big deal in front of everyone, but I really don't want to go home...
**Misaki**: Sigh~. I made it sound like no big deal in front of everyone, but I really don't want to go home...

Misaki
I should have taken Hagumi up on her offer...
**Misaki**: I should have taken Hagumi up on her offer...

Misaki
Sigh~.
**Misaki**: Sigh~.

Kaoru
Fufu, such deep sighs. What ails you, my little kitten?
**Kaoru**: Fufu, such deep sighs. What ails you, my little kitten?

Misaki
Huh? Kaoru-san?! What are you doing here? I thought you went home.
**Misaki**: Huh? Kaoru-san?! What are you doing here? I thought you went home.

Kaoru
I just happened to be strolling through the streets, contemplating a variety of subjects, when I heard the fleeting sighs of a little kitten.
**Kaoru**: I just happened to be strolling through the streets, contemplating a variety of subjects, when I heard the fleeting sighs of a little kitten.

Misaki
Oh, gotcha.
**Misaki**: Oh, gotcha.

Misaki
Actually, hasn't this happened before? I'm getting some serious deja vu.
**Misaki**: Actually, hasn't this happened before? I'm getting some serious deja vu.

Kaoru
Really? I don't seem to recall.
**Kaoru**: Really? I don't seem to recall.

Misaki
Haha. I figured you'd say that.
**Misaki**: Haha. I figured you'd say that.

Kaoru
Ah, that reminds me, Misaki. May I ask you a question? It's regarding something I've been pondering for a while now.
**Kaoru**: Ah, that reminds me, Misaki. May I ask you a question? It's regarding something I've been pondering for a while now.

Misaki
Sure, if I'll do. Just to let you know though, I'm not very knowledgeable about theater stuff.
**Misaki**: Sure, if I'll do. Just to let you know though, I'm not very knowledgeable about theater stuff.

Kaoru
It has nothing to do with theater. For you see...
**Kaoru**: It has nothing to do with theater. For you see...

Kaoru
I'm considering changing the layout of my room... What do you think? Should I?
**Kaoru**: I'm considering changing the layout of my room... What do you think? Should I?

Misaki
Huh? Your room? Where'd that come from?
**Misaki**: Huh? Your room? Where'd that come from?

Kaoru
Make no mistake, I have no qualms with my quarter's current arrangement. However, I thought perhaps a new layout could provide a pleasant breath of fresh air.
**Kaoru**: Make no mistake, I have no qualms with my quarter's current arrangement. However, I thought perhaps a new layout could provide a pleasant breath of fresh air.

Kaoru
To move my bed, or to not move my bed... That is the question...
**Kaoru**: To move my bed, or to not move my bed... That is the question...

Misaki
Uhm, okay.
**Misaki**: Uhm, okay.

Kaoru
Perhaps you could provide some insight into my problem.
**Kaoru**: Perhaps you could provide some insight into my problem.

Misaki
Uhm~, I don't really know what your room looks like, though... Why not just do what feels right?
**Misaki**: Uhm~, I don't really know what your room looks like, though... Why not just do what feels right?

Kaoru
What feels right, huh? I see. How very... deep.
**Kaoru**: What feels right, huh? I see. How very... deep.

Misaki
No... There's nothing deep about it... Fufu.
**Misaki**: No... There's nothing deep about it... Fufu.

Kaoru
Ah, there's that smile of yours. Well then, now that I've seen that, perhaps I shall head home.
**Kaoru**: Ah, there's that smile of yours. Well then, now that I've seen that, perhaps I shall head home.

Misaki
W-wait, Kaoru-san...
**Misaki**: W-wait, Kaoru-san...

Kaoru
What is it, my dear?
**Kaoru**: What is it, my dear?

Misaki
If it's alright with you... Could I maybe come to your place?
**Misaki**: If it's alright with you... Could I maybe come to your place?

Kaoru
You wish to visit my home?
**Kaoru**: You wish to visit my home?

Misaki
I-I mean, you want to rearrange your room, right? I just wanted to see what it looks like...
**Misaki**: I-I mean, you want to rearrange your room, right? I just wanted to see what it looks like...

Kaoru
I see. Then I'd be more than happy to have you.
**Kaoru**: I see. Then I'd be more than happy to have you.

Kaoru
However, there's nothing of note at my house. If that is alright with yo-
**Kaoru**: However, there's nothing of note at my house. If that is alright with yo-

Kaoru
Oh dear! My apologies, Misaki. It seems I left out an incredibly important detail!
**Kaoru**: Oh dear! My apologies, Misaki. It seems I left out an incredibly important detail!

Misaki
Ah, it's fine if it won't work out. I just thought I'd ask.
**Misaki**: Ah, it's fine if it won't work out. I just thought I'd ask.

Kaoru
No, you see, I stated before that there was nothing of importance at my house, but that was a grave mistake.
**Kaoru**: No, you see, I stated before that there was nothing of importance at my house, but that was a grave mistake.

Kaoru
For you see, I have in my possession a picture of the crowd showering me with praise during my performance as the prince who lost it all. You simply must see it!
**Kaoru**: For you see, I have in my possession a picture of the crowd showering me with praise during my performance as the prince who lost it all. You simply must see it!

Misaki
(Jeez, it's just curveball after curveball with Kaoru-san...)
**Misaki**: (Jeez, it's just curveball after curveball with Kaoru-san...)

Misaki
O-okay... I can't wait~.
**Misaki**: O-okay... I can't wait~.

**Transcript**

 Seta Residence - Kaoru's Room

Kaoru
Here we are. Welcome to my humble abode.
**Kaoru**: Here we are. Welcome to my humble abode.

Misaki
Wow~, this room's gorgeous. You even have potted plants. It's so grown up.
**Misaki**: Wow~, this room's gorgeous. You even have potted plants. It's so grown up.

Kaoru
I'm glad you like it. By all means, make yourself at home.
**Kaoru**: I'm glad you like it. By all means, make yourself at home.

Misaki
Now that I'm looking at it, I don't see any reason to rearrange everything. Personally, I kinda like it as is...
**Misaki**: Now that I'm looking at it, I don't see any reason to rearrange everything. Personally, I kinda like it as is...

Kaoru
Is that so? In that case, I'll have to give it some more thought.
**Kaoru**: Is that so? In that case, I'll have to give it some more thought.

Kaoru
You'll find books on the shelf over there, and the TV remote is on the table. If you'd like to rest your eyes, feel free to make use of the sofa or bed.
**Kaoru**: You'll find books on the shelf over there, and the TV remote is on the table. If you'd like to rest your eyes, feel free to make use of the sofa or bed.

Misaki
Ah, okay. Will do.
**Misaki**: Ah, okay. Will do.

Misaki
What do you got for books...? Shakespeare, Nietzsche, Descartes... Look at all these different authors.
**Misaki**: What do you got for books...? Shakespeare, Nietzsche, Descartes... Look at all these different authors.

Misaki
Famous works of literature, history novels... You've got quite the selection. Huh? You even read these encyclopedias?
**Misaki**: Famous works of literature, history novels... You've got quite the selection. Huh? You even read these encyclopedias?

Kaoru
If you're looking for a recommendation, I'd have to go with Shakespeare. His words transcend time itself to touch our hearts.
**Kaoru**: If you're looking for a recommendation, I'd have to go with Shakespeare. His words transcend time itself to touch our hearts.

Misaki
Haha, yeah, I don't think I could finish Shakespeare in one day...
**Misaki**: Haha, yeah, I don't think I could finish Shakespeare in one day...

Kaoru
Then you may stay here for as long as you desire. I'd be grateful for the company.
**Kaoru**: Then you may stay here for as long as you desire. I'd be grateful for the company.

Misaki
Hm? You've got photos decorating the walls by this desk too.
**Misaki**: Hm? You've got photos decorating the walls by this desk too.

Kaoru
Indeed, these are a record of my journey up to this point. A majority of these photos are of plays. I believe the prince role I mentioned should be... Ah, here it is.
**Kaoru**: Indeed, these are a record of my journey up to this point. A majority of these photos are of plays. I believe the prince role I mentioned should be... Ah, here it is.

Kaoru
This is the scene where, lost in the depths of despair, the prince falls to his knees, cursing his fate.
**Kaoru**: This is the scene where, lost in the depths of despair, the prince falls to his knees, cursing his fate.

Kaoru
I can still remember the sobs coming from the audience... Well, what do you think?
**Kaoru**: I can still remember the sobs coming from the audience... Well, what do you think?

Misaki
Huh? What do you mean? How am I supposed to answer that...?
**Misaki**: Huh? What do you mean? How am I supposed to answer that...?

Misaki
Ah, you've got pictures of Hello, Happy World!
**Misaki**: Ah, you've got pictures of Hello, Happy World!

Kaoru
Of course. Our experiences as Hello, Happy World! are another part of my journey, are they not?
**Kaoru**: Of course. Our experiences as Hello, Happy World! are another part of my journey, are they not?

Misaki
This one is... from our first concert, right? And this is from our trip to Happy Happy Island. Ah, and... That's from the parade at the amusement park.
**Misaki**: This one is... from our first concert, right? And this is from our trip to Happy Happy Island. Ah, and... That's from the parade at the amusement park.

Kaoru
It feels as if it was only yesterday. The crowd went wild with every move I made.
**Kaoru**: It feels as if it was only yesterday. The crowd went wild with every move I made.

Kaoru
Tragedy or comedy, I capture the hearts of all who witness my performance. That is what it means to be Kaoru Seta.
**Kaoru**: Tragedy or comedy, I capture the hearts of all who witness my performance. That is what it means to be Kaoru Seta.

Misaki
Ah~, yeah, yeah.
**Misaki**: Ah~, yeah, yeah.

Kaoru
I do have one regret about that parade, however. I don't have a single photo of you. How unfortunate.
**Kaoru**: I do have one regret about that parade, however. I don't have a single photo of you. How unfortunate.

Misaki
(Well~, you've got pictures of Michelle, so in reality...)
**Misaki**: (Well~, you've got pictures of Michelle, so in reality...)

Misaki
... Hm? Is this you in middle school?
**Misaki**: ... Hm? Is this you in middle school?

Kaoru
Indeed it is. That was the first time I stood on stage. Now that I think about it, that was the moment I took my first steps down this path of mine. This was my starting point.
**Kaoru**: Indeed it is. That was the first time I stood on stage. Now that I think about it, that was the moment I took my first steps down this path of mine. This was my starting point.

Misaki
Your starting point, huh...? Maybe if I had organized my stuff like this from the beginning, my parents and I wouldn't be fighting...
**Misaki**: Your starting point, huh...? Maybe if I had organized my stuff like this from the beginning, my parents and I wouldn't be fighting...

Misaki
... Ah, sorry. I didn't mean to whine about myself. Just ignore that.
**Misaki**: ... Ah, sorry. I didn't mean to whine about myself. Just ignore that.

Kaoru
Misaki, is there anything you'd like to drink? I'll go bring us something to warm up. Could you be a dear and wait here for a few moments?
**Kaoru**: Misaki, is there anything you'd like to drink? I'll go bring us something to warm up. Could you be a dear and wait here for a few moments?

Misaki
Ah, yeah, thanks...
**Misaki**: Ah, yeah, thanks...

Misaki
Sigh~.
**Misaki**: Sigh~.

Misaki
She didn't even mention it. I'm really taking advantage of her kindness here, aren't I? I just keep messing up...
**Misaki**: She didn't even mention it. I'm really taking advantage of her kindness here, aren't I? I just keep messing up...

Misaki
Maybe I should go home... Has anybody tried to contact me from the house...
**Misaki**: Maybe I should go home... Has anybody tried to contact me from the house...

Misaki
(Guh... That's a lot of missed calls...)
**Misaki**: (Guh... That's a lot of missed calls...)

Misaki
... Ah. I've got messages from Hagumi and Kanon-san too...
**Misaki**: ... Ah. I've got messages from Hagumi and Kanon-san too...

Misaki
"Are you okay, Mii-kun?" "Misaki-chan, did you get home alright? I'm a little worried."
**Misaki**: "Are you okay, Mii-kun?" "Misaki-chan, did you get home alright? I'm a little worried."

Misaki
...
**Misaki**: ...

Misaki
(Taking advantage of Kaoru-san, causing everyone else to worry... I really am the worst...)
**Misaki**: (Taking advantage of Kaoru-san, causing everyone else to worry... I really am the worst...)

Misaki
I better reply to these... Let's see...
**Misaki**: I better reply to these... Let's see...

Kaoru
Pardon the wait, Misaki. I've brewed us some coffee. Come, this will warm you right up.
**Kaoru**: Pardon the wait, Misaki. I've brewed us some coffee. Come, this will warm you right up.

Misaki
U-uhm, Kaoru-san... Please don't get angry...
**Misaki**: U-uhm, Kaoru-san... Please don't get angry...

Kaoru
Me? Angry? What ever for?
**Kaoru**: Me? Angry? What ever for?

Misaki
I got a message from both Kanon-san and Hagumi, so I told them I was at your house. Then that somehow turned into everyone coming here...
**Misaki**: I got a message from both Kanon-san and Hagumi, so I told them I was at your house. Then that somehow turned into everyone coming here...

Kaoru
Oh my, what a pleasant surprise. They are more than welcome, of course.
**Kaoru**: Oh my, what a pleasant surprise. They are more than welcome, of course.

Misaki
What's more, now they're talking about having a sleepover...
**Misaki**: What's more, now they're talking about having a sleepover...

Kaoru
I see... It seems we have a fleeting night ahead of us.
**Kaoru**: I see... It seems we have a fleeting night ahead of us.

Misaki
So you're okay with this? Kokoro's coming too, you know.
**Misaki**: So you're okay with this? Kokoro's coming too, you know.

Kaoru
How long has it been since I've had someone stay the night here? I'm sure my parents will be thrilled.
**Kaoru**: How long has it been since I've had someone stay the night here? I'm sure my parents will be thrilled.

Misaki
You really are open-minded, huh~?
**Misaki**: You really are open-minded, huh~?

Misaki
Well, as long as it's fine by you. I better let my parents know too...
**Misaki**: Well, as long as it's fine by you. I better let my parents know too...

Misaki
I'm going to go call them. I'll be right back.
**Misaki**: I'm going to go call them. I'll be right back.

**Transcript**

 Seta Residence - Kaoru's Room

Hagumi
Kaoru-kun! Mii-kun! Sorry for the wait~!
**Hagumi**: Kaoru-kun! Mii-kun! Sorry for the wait~!

Kanon
Thank you for having us...
**Kanon**: Thank you for having us...

Kokoro
Is this Kaoru's room?! Fantastic! I've always wanted to see it!
**Kokoro**: Is this Kaoru's room?! Fantastic! I've always wanted to see it!

Hagumi
Isn't it cool~?! It feels like a grown-up's room.
**Hagumi**: Isn't it cool~?! It feels like a grown-up's room.

Kaoru
Is this all of your belongings then? I'll put them down over here.
**Kaoru**: Is this all of your belongings then? I'll put them down over here.

Kanon
Ah, thank you for carrying those. They weren't too heavy, were they...?
**Kanon**: Ah, thank you for carrying those. They weren't too heavy, were they...?

Kaoru
Weight matters not when it comes to my princesses' precious luggage.
**Kaoru**: Weight matters not when it comes to my princesses' precious luggage.

Misaki
Huh? What's with the suitcase...? We're not going on a trip, you know...
**Misaki**: Huh? What's with the suitcase...? We're not going on a trip, you know...

Kanon
Yeah... That's what I tried to tell my parents...
**Kanon**: Yeah... That's what I tried to tell my parents...

Misaki
Ah, so this is your stuff. Wait, how long do you plan on staying?
**Misaki**: Ah, so this is your stuff. Wait, how long do you plan on staying?

Kanon
When I told them I was going to stay over at Kaoru-san's house, they told me to bring this and that...
**Kanon**: When I told them I was going to stay over at Kaoru-san's house, they told me to bring this and that...

Misaki
Even still, that's a lot of luggage... What's all in there?
**Misaki**: Even still, that's a lot of luggage... What's all in there?

Kanon
I haven't checked, so I don't really know... Why don't we take a look?
**Kanon**: I haven't checked, so I don't really know... Why don't we take a look?

Kanon
Uhm, pajamas, a change of clothes... a toothbrush, a towel, shampoo... What else...?
**Kanon**: Uhm, pajamas, a change of clothes... a toothbrush, a towel, shampoo... What else...?

Misaki
It just keeps coming. Are those emergency rations?
**Misaki**: It just keeps coming. Are those emergency rations?

Hagumi
Ah! That reminds me, my dad gave me these! Steaming hot croquettes, fresh from the fryer~. Enjoy!
**Hagumi**: Ah! That reminds me, my dad gave me these! Steaming hot croquettes, fresh from the fryer~. Enjoy!

Kaoru
Ah~, Hagumi! Your kindness warms my very heart.
**Kaoru**: Ah~, Hagumi! Your kindness warms my very heart.

Hagumi
And~, I brought this along too. Ta-dah~! Look, look! It's my monkey stuffed animal~!
**Hagumi**: And~, I brought this along too. Ta-dah~! Look, look! It's my monkey stuffed animal~!

Hagumi
I always need to have my monkey at bedtime, or I can't sleep! This little guy's been by my side since I was little.
**Hagumi**: I always need to have my monkey at bedtime, or I can't sleep! This little guy's been by my side since I was little.

Kanon
Aw~, I had something like that too. What's its name?
**Kanon**: Aw~, I had something like that too. What's its name?

Hagumi
Huh? What do you mean? It's just "Monkey."
**Hagumi**: Huh? What do you mean? It's just "Monkey."

Kanon
Ah, so it doesn't have one...
**Kanon**: Ah, so it doesn't have one...

Hagumi
I've given Monkey tons of rips and tears over the years, but my mom always fixes them right up.
**Hagumi**: I've given Monkey tons of rips and tears over the years, but my mom always fixes them right up.

Misaki
... Sigh~.
**Misaki**: ... Sigh~.

Hagumi
Hm? What's wrong, Mii-kun?
**Hagumi**: Hm? What's wrong, Mii-kun?

Misaki
Sorry, it's nothing.
**Misaki**: Sorry, it's nothing.

Misaki
(Everyone really gets along with their parents. That's usually the case for me too, but not today...)
**Misaki**: (Everyone really gets along with their parents. That's usually the case for me too, but not today...)

Kaoru
Hm? Now that I think about it, I don't recall seeing any luggage for you, Kokoro...
**Kaoru**: Hm? Now that I think about it, I don't recall seeing any luggage for you, Kokoro...

Kokoro
Yup, because I didn't bring any.
**Kokoro**: Yup, because I didn't bring any.

Misaki
Huh? You came empty-handed to a sleepover?
**Misaki**: Huh? You came empty-handed to a sleepover?

Kokoro
Sure did. Is that weird?
**Kokoro**: Sure did. Is that weird?

Kaoru
What's this? It appears someone's at the door... Ah! Perhaps it is our dear friend Michelle!
**Kaoru**: What's this? It appears someone's at the door... Ah! Perhaps it is our dear friend Michelle!

Misaki
...?! A-actually, I got a text from Michelle saying she couldn't make it, so it can't be her.
**Misaki**: ...?! A-actually, I got a text from Michelle saying she couldn't make it, so it can't be her.

Kaoru
Is that so? How unfortunate... Well then, I must attend to our mystery guest.
**Kaoru**: Is that so? How unfortunate... Well then, I must attend to our mystery guest.

Hagumi
Aww~, so Michelle isn't coming~? I was really excited to have a slumber party with her~.
**Hagumi**: Aww~, so Michelle isn't coming~? I was really excited to have a slumber party with her~.

Misaki
Sh-she said she'll come next time... Probably.
**Misaki**: Sh-she said she'll come next time... Probably.

Hagumi
Ah, more importantly, why didn't you tell us you were going to stay at Kaoru-kun's place~? No fair~!
**Hagumi**: Ah, more importantly, why didn't you tell us you were going to stay at Kaoru-kun's place~? No fair~!

Misaki
Sorry, my bad. I didn't really plan on coming here, it just kinda happened...
**Misaki**: Sorry, my bad. I didn't really plan on coming here, it just kinda happened...

Kanon
Still, you seem a little happier than before. So that's a relief.
**Kanon**: Still, you seem a little happier than before. So that's a relief.

Misaki
I don't know about that. It's more like talking to Kaoru-san helped me forget about everything.
**Misaki**: I don't know about that. It's more like talking to Kaoru-san helped me forget about everything.

Kokoro
I see! So what did you two talk about? It had to be something fun if it cheered you up so much!
**Kokoro**: I see! So what did you two talk about? It had to be something fun if it cheered you up so much!

Hagumi
Yeah, I wanna know too!
**Hagumi**: Yeah, I wanna know too!

Misaki
Uhm~, when I say 'talk', what I really mean is Kaoru-san just bragged about herself while I listened...
**Misaki**: Uhm~, when I say 'talk', what I really mean is Kaoru-san just bragged about herself while I listened...

Hagumi
Huh? And that cheered you up? Why? I don't get it~.
**Hagumi**: Huh? And that cheered you up? Why? I don't get it~.

Misaki
Yeah, I'm still trying to figure that out myself. I don't really get it either...
**Misaki**: Yeah, I'm still trying to figure that out myself. I don't really get it either...

Kanon
Ah, Kaoru-san, you're back. Who was at the door?
**Kanon**: Ah, Kaoru-san, you're back. Who was at the door?

Kaoru
Hmm~...
**Kaoru**: Hmm~...

Hagumi
What's wrong?
**Hagumi**: What's wrong?

Kaoru
Quite the mystery indeed. When I opened the door, there was no one around. In their place, I found this bag.
**Kaoru**: Quite the mystery indeed. When I opened the door, there was no one around. In their place, I found this bag.

Kaoru
What ever could this be...? Do any of you recognize it?
**Kaoru**: What ever could this be...? Do any of you recognize it?

Misaki
Hm? Isn't that your family's crest, Kokoro?
**Misaki**: Hm? Isn't that your family's crest, Kokoro?

Kokoro
Now that I look at it, it sure is.
**Kokoro**: Now that I look at it, it sure is.

Hagumi
Why don't you try opening it?!
**Hagumi**: Why don't you try opening it?!

Kokoro
Alrighty! Let's see... Wow~! My pajamas! A nice stranger must have brought them to me!
**Kokoro**: Alrighty! Let's see... Wow~! My pajamas! A nice stranger must have brought them to me!

Misaki
Come on, obviously it was the suit-
**Misaki**: Come on, obviously it was the suit-

Kokoro
It looks like there's still more... What's this?
**Kokoro**: It looks like there's still more... What's this?

Kaoru
Hm...? It appears to be another pair of pajamas.
**Kaoru**: Hm...? It appears to be another pair of pajamas.

Misaki
Wait, those are mine! They brought my pajamas too?!
**Misaki**: Wait, those are mine! They brought my pajamas too?!

Misaki
Just who are those people...?
**Misaki**: Just who are those people...?

Kokoro
Fufufu, this means we're all ready, right?! Now we can play!
**Kokoro**: Fufufu, this means we're all ready, right?! Now we can play!

Hagumi
Yeah~! Let's have some fun!
**Hagumi**: Yeah~! Let's have some fun!

Kokoro
We should start by doing somersaults! Join me, Misaki! Here... We... Go!
**Kokoro**: We should start by doing somersaults! Join me, Misaki! Here... We... Go!

Misaki
Kokoro! We're guests here, so behave yourself!
**Misaki**: Kokoro! We're guests here, so behave yourself!

**Transcript**

 Seta Residence - Kaoru's Room

Kokoro
Dinner was so scrumptious, Kaoru!
**Kokoro**: Dinner was so scrumptious, Kaoru!

Kanon
Your mother's really good at cooking. Even the presentation was perfect.
**Kanon**: Your mother's really good at cooking. Even the presentation was perfect.

Kaoru
Fufu, it's because we have guests tonight. She made sure to make dinner extra special for the occasion.
**Kaoru**: Fufu, it's because we have guests tonight. She made sure to make dinner extra special for the occasion.

Hagumi
Ah~, I'm so full~. I think I ate too much.
**Hagumi**: Ah~, I'm so full~. I think I ate too much.

Kaoru
Why not lay down for a while? You need not restrain yourself amongst us.
**Kaoru**: Why not lay down for a while? You need not restrain yourself amongst us.

Hagumi
But my dad told me I'll turn into a cow if I lay down after eating.
**Hagumi**: But my dad told me I'll turn into a cow if I lay down after eating.

Kokoro
That sounds amazing! I want to be a cow! Once I change, you can all ride on my back!
**Kokoro**: That sounds amazing! I want to be a cow! Once I change, you can all ride on my back!

Misaki
Yeah, I don't think that's meant to be taken literally. People don't just change into cows.
**Misaki**: Yeah, I don't think that's meant to be taken literally. People don't just change into cows.

Kaoru
Fufu, if I were to become a cow, certainly my beauty would still captivate the hearts of all who saw me. Ah~, 'tis a crime to be as beautiful as I.
**Kaoru**: Fufu, if I were to become a cow, certainly my beauty would still captivate the hearts of all who saw me. Ah~, 'tis a crime to be as beautiful as I.

Misaki
I'm pretty sure a cow like that doesn't exist.
**Misaki**: I'm pretty sure a cow like that doesn't exist.

Kanon
Fufufu... Looks like you're back to your old self, Misaki-chan. Our conversations are much more lively now.
**Kanon**: Fufufu... Looks like you're back to your old self, Misaki-chan. Our conversations are much more lively now.

Misaki
...?!
**Misaki**: ...?!

Kanon
Thank goodness. It's nice to have the old Hello, Happy World! back. I wouldn't want us any other way.
**Kanon**: Thank goodness. It's nice to have the old Hello, Happy World! back. I wouldn't want us any other way.

Kaoru
Fufu, the night is still young, my little kittens. Let us make the most of it.
**Kaoru**: Fufu, the night is still young, my little kittens. Let us make the most of it.

Hagumi
Ah, that reminds me! I brought playing cards! Does anybody wanna play?!
**Hagumi**: Ah, that reminds me! I brought playing cards! Does anybody wanna play?!

Kokoro
I do! I've been wanting to play Old Maid forever! Come on, Misaki, join us!
**Kokoro**: I do! I've been wanting to play Old Maid forever! Come on, Misaki, join us!

Misaki
Well... Alright, why not?
**Misaki**: Well... Alright, why not?

Kokoro
By the way, how do you play Old Maid? Can you teach me, Misaki?
**Kokoro**: By the way, how do you play Old Maid? Can you teach me, Misaki?

Misaki
Haha... You don't even know the rules, huh?
**Misaki**: Haha... You don't even know the rules, huh?

Hagumi
Ah! This is from our parade at Smile Land! I've never seen this picture before!
**Hagumi**: Ah! This is from our parade at Smile Land! I've never seen this picture before!

Kaoru
That photograph was attached to a letter gifted to me by a fan.
**Kaoru**: That photograph was attached to a letter gifted to me by a fan.

Kaoru
Unfortunately, it's far too small to capture my true beauty, so I plan on having it made into a poster soon.
**Kaoru**: Unfortunately, it's far too small to capture my true beauty, so I plan on having it made into a poster soon.

Misaki
You really love yourself, don't you?
**Misaki**: You really love yourself, don't you?

Kaoru
Don't misunderstand me, my dear. I appreciate all living things.
**Kaoru**: Don't misunderstand me, my dear. I appreciate all living things.

Kokoro
Ah, this is Happy Happy Island, right?!
**Kokoro**: Ah, this is Happy Happy Island, right?!

Kanon
What beautiful scenery. Every once in a while, I'll look back on this photo myself.
**Kanon**: What beautiful scenery. Every once in a while, I'll look back on this photo myself.

Hagumi
It really wasn't that long ago, but it all feels so nostalgic! All our adventures together are precious to me!
**Hagumi**: It really wasn't that long ago, but it all feels so nostalgic! All our adventures together are precious to me!

Kaoru
Indeed. We should thank the fates for allowing us to be born in the same era.
**Kaoru**: Indeed. We should thank the fates for allowing us to be born in the same era.

Misaki
I think you're being a bit dramatic.
**Misaki**: I think you're being a bit dramatic.

Hagumi
Is she? I was thinking the same thing. What about you, Mii-kun? What do you think of Hello, Happy World!?
**Hagumi**: Is she? I was thinking the same thing. What about you, Mii-kun? What do you think of Hello, Happy World!?

Misaki
Me...? Well... At first, I was at a complete loss.
**Misaki**: Me...? Well... At first, I was at a complete loss.

Misaki
I mean, I'd never written music before, and Kokoro was a total mystery to me.
**Misaki**: I mean, I'd never written music before, and Kokoro was a total mystery to me.

Kokoro
Your song was extra-especially wonderful though! It made everyone smile!
**Kokoro**: Your song was extra-especially wonderful though! It made everyone smile!

Misaki
Haha... Thanks.
**Misaki**: Haha... Thanks.

Misaki
Actually... You know that book my parents threw out? It's the book I used to study music-making back then.
**Misaki**: Actually... You know that book my parents threw out? It's the book I used to study music-making back then.

Hagumi
What?!
**Hagumi**: What?!

Misaki
Yeah~, I know I can get another one at the store, but, I don't know, I guess that book just held a lot of memories.
**Misaki**: Yeah~, I know I can get another one at the store, but, I don't know, I guess that book just held a lot of memories.

Kanon
So that's why you were upset...
**Kanon**: So that's why you were upset...

Misaki
Still, I shouldn't have gotten as angry as I did. I said some really nasty stuff...
**Misaki**: Still, I shouldn't have gotten as angry as I did. I said some really nasty stuff...

Misaki
This wouldn't have happened if I had just kept my things organized in the first place...
**Misaki**: This wouldn't have happened if I had just kept my things organized in the first place...

Misaki
Yeah, that was wrong of me.
**Misaki**: Yeah, that was wrong of me.

Kokoro
If that book is so important to you, why don't we look for it?
**Kokoro**: If that book is so important to you, why don't we look for it?

Misaki
Huh? What do you mean? Come on, we have no idea where it could have gone. Think about this logically for a second.
**Misaki**: Huh? What do you mean? Come on, we have no idea where it could have gone. Think about this logically for a second.

Kokoro
Then we just have to think illogically! We'll help you find it tomorrow.
**Kokoro**: Then we just have to think illogically! We'll help you find it tomorrow.

Misaki
I-I...
**Misaki**: I-I...

Kaoru
Fufu, why don't we revisit this topic again tomorrow? Shall we continue reminiscing about Hello, Happy World!? We have plenty to talk about.
**Kaoru**: Fufu, why don't we revisit this topic again tomorrow? Shall we continue reminiscing about Hello, Happy World!? We have plenty to talk about.

Kanon
Yes, I agree. I'd love to talk about our adventures more.
**Kanon**: Yes, I agree. I'd love to talk about our adventures more.

Kaoru
Would you care to look at this photo? This is from our very first concert.
**Kaoru**: Would you care to look at this photo? This is from our very first concert.

Kaoru
As always, I... am the star.
**Kaoru**: As always, I... am the star.

Kaoru
What else do we have here...? This is me wiping the sweat from my brow, and this is me tuning my guitar. This is me wielding a shield... All so fleeting.
**Kaoru**: What else do we have here...? This is me wiping the sweat from my brow, and this is me tuning my guitar. This is me wielding a shield... All so fleeting.

Hagumi
Wow, you look really cool in all of these!
**Hagumi**: Wow, you look really cool in all of these!

Kokoro
This is amazing! Show me more pictures, Kaoru!
**Kokoro**: This is amazing! Show me more pictures, Kaoru!

Misaki
...
**Misaki**: ...

**Transcript**

 Seta Residence - Kaoru's Room

Misaki
(What time is it? Everyone's out like a light... It's gotta be pretty late then...)
**Misaki**: (What time is it? Everyone's out like a light... It's gotta be pretty late then...)

Misaki
(Sigh~. I can't sleep. I've got way too much on my mind...)
**Misaki**: (Sigh~. I can't sleep. I've got way too much on my mind...)

Misaki
(I wonder if Hagumi would let me borrow Monkey... She said it helps her sleep at night...)
**Misaki**: (I wonder if Hagumi would let me borrow Monkey... She said it helps her sleep at night...)

Kaoru
Having trouble sleeping?
**Kaoru**: Having trouble sleeping?

Misaki
Huh? Kaoru-san, what are you doing up?
**Misaki**: Huh? Kaoru-san, what are you doing up?

Kaoru
As the great bard once said, "Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown."
**Kaoru**: As the great bard once said, "Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown."

Misaki
Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown... What's that mean?
**Misaki**: Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown... What's that mean?

Kaoru
Fufu, you're free to interpret my words however you see fit.
**Kaoru**: Fufu, you're free to interpret my words however you see fit.

Kaoru
Ah yes, I must give you my thanks, dear Misaki.
**Kaoru**: Ah yes, I must give you my thanks, dear Misaki.

Misaki
Huh? What for?
**Misaki**: Huh? What for?

Kaoru
Your advice regarding my bedroom layout. I've decided to keep it as is.
**Kaoru**: Your advice regarding my bedroom layout. I've decided to keep it as is.

Misaki
Ah, right. I forgot all about that.
**Misaki**: Ah, right. I forgot all about that.

Kaoru
Having someone to talk to truly was a marvelous help. You have my sincerest gratitude.
**Kaoru**: Having someone to talk to truly was a marvelous help. You have my sincerest gratitude.

Misaki
Come on, I'm the one who should be saying that.
**Misaki**: Come on, I'm the one who should be saying that.

Kaoru
And yet, I've done nothing worthy of such words.
**Kaoru**: And yet, I've done nothing worthy of such words.

Misaki
Haha, sure you haven't, Kaoru-san.
**Misaki**: Haha, sure you haven't, Kaoru-san.

Misaki
I was pretty awful to my parents today. I said a lot of stuff I shouldn't have, and refused to pick up the phone.
**Misaki**: I was pretty awful to my parents today. I said a lot of stuff I shouldn't have, and refused to pick up the phone.

Misaki
And now I can't get all that stuff out of my head, and it's keeping me up...
**Misaki**: And now I can't get all that stuff out of my head, and it's keeping me up...

Misaki
Do arguments use up calories? I feel so drained...
**Misaki**: Do arguments use up calories? I feel so drained...

Kaoru
Ah, perhaps you've heard of this before.
**Kaoru**: Ah, perhaps you've heard of this before.

Misaki
Huh? Heard what?
**Misaki**: Huh? Heard what?

Kaoru
They say when a baby bird hatches, it comes to believe the first things it sees is its parents.
**Kaoru**: They say when a baby bird hatches, it comes to believe the first things it sees is its parents.

Misaki
Ah, yeah, I've heard about that before. I think they call it "imprinting." I feel like that's a pretty well-known fact.
**Misaki**: Ah, yeah, I've heard about that before. I think they call it "imprinting." I feel like that's a pretty well-known fact.

Kaoru
I just happened upon it when I was reading the other day.
**Kaoru**: I just happened upon it when I was reading the other day.

Kaoru
... What an interesting fact.
**Kaoru**: ... What an interesting fact.

Kaoru, Misaki
...
**Others**: ...

Misaki
... Wait. Is that it?
**Misaki**: ... Wait. Is that it?

Kaoru
Indeed. The curtain has fallen on this exchange.
**Kaoru**: Indeed. The curtain has fallen on this exchange.

Misaki
But what was the point...? And wait, wouldn't a conversation like that usually develop into something more?
**Misaki**: But what was the point...? And wait, wouldn't a conversation like that usually develop into something more?

Misaki
Plus it seemed like you were headed in a pretty good direction there.
**Misaki**: Plus it seemed like you were headed in a pretty good direction there.

Kaoru
While that wasn't my initial intentions... Do you perhaps desire such a conversation?
**Kaoru**: While that wasn't my initial intentions... Do you perhaps desire such a conversation?

Misaki
... Huh?
**Misaki**: ... Huh?

Kaoru
If you do, I will keep talking with you, for as long as you like.
**Kaoru**: If you do, I will keep talking with you, for as long as you like.

Misaki
Ha, haha... I'll admit, I wasn't expecting you to say something like that.
**Misaki**: Ha, haha... I'll admit, I wasn't expecting you to say something like that.

Kaoru
Did I not mention this before? You're free to interpret my words however you see fit.
**Kaoru**: Did I not mention this before? You're free to interpret my words however you see fit.

Misaki
Oh yeah...? However I see fit, huh...?
**Misaki**: Oh yeah...? However I see fit, huh...?

Kaoru
After all, success will follow for those in good spirits...
**Kaoru**: After all, success will follow for those in good spirits...

Kaoru
It is... but that.
**Kaoru**: It is... but that.

Misaki
Sigh...
**Misaki**: Sigh...

Misaki
I've known all along what I need to do. I need to apologize to my parents for being so rude to them...
**Misaki**: I've known all along what I need to do. I need to apologize to my parents for being so rude to them...

Misaki
But I don't know... It just doesn't feel right.
**Misaki**: But I don't know... It just doesn't feel right.

Misaki
Good spirits, huh...? It might actually be that simple. Is that another Shakespeare quote?
**Misaki**: Good spirits, huh...? It might actually be that simple. Is that another Shakespeare quote?

Kaoru
On the contrary, that quote was... one of my own.
**Kaoru**: On the contrary, that quote was... one of my own.

Misaki
What?! You came up with that...? Pfft. Haha, hahaha...
**Misaki**: What?! You came up with that...? Pfft. Haha, hahaha...

Misaki
I really thought that was a famous quote from something. Looks like you could be another great bard yourself.
**Misaki**: I really thought that was a famous quote from something. Looks like you could be another great bard yourself.

Misaki
Phew~, with all these curveballs you keep throwing me, I just keep striking out...
**Misaki**: Phew~, with all these curveballs you keep throwing me, I just keep striking out...

Misaki
Still, that really clears things up for me. I get the feeling I'll be in good spirits before I know it.
**Misaki**: Still, that really clears things up for me. I get the feeling I'll be in good spirits before I know it.

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

Kaoru
I didn't do anything, my dear. I simply said what I wanted to say.
**Kaoru**: I didn't do anything, my dear. I simply said what I wanted to say.

Misaki
And I just said what I wanted to say.
**Misaki**: And I just said what I wanted to say.

Kaoru
Ah, I just remembered another interesting tidbit. Would you like to hear it?
**Kaoru**: Ah, I just remembered another interesting tidbit. Would you like to hear it?

Misaki
Sure. Go ahead.
**Misaki**: Sure. Go ahead.

Kaoru
You see, a tadpole's gills...
**Kaoru**: You see, a tadpole's gills...

**Transcript**

 The Next Morning
 Seta Residence - Kaoru's Room

Misaki
Hello?, Ah, It's me... Mm-hm... Yeah. Ah, I'm at Kaoru-san's...
**Misaki**: Hello?, Ah, It's me... Mm-hm... Yeah. Ah, I'm at Kaoru-san's...

Misaki
Uhm, hey, I'm sorry about yesterday... It's partially my own fault, so don't worry about my book.
**Misaki**: Uhm, hey, I'm sorry about yesterday... It's partially my own fault, so don't worry about my book.

Kokoro
Who do you think Misaki is talking to?
**Kokoro**: Who do you think Misaki is talking to?

Kanon
She said she was going to call home. Hopefully she'll be able to make up with her parents.
**Kanon**: She said she was going to call home. Hopefully she'll be able to make up with her parents.

Hagumi
She'll be fine! Right, Kaoru-kun?
**Hagumi**: She'll be fine! Right, Kaoru-kun?

Kaoru
Fufu, Misaki appears to be in good spirits, so success should indeed follow.
**Kaoru**: Fufu, Misaki appears to be in good spirits, so success should indeed follow.

Misaki
Uh-huh... What?! Really?! Why didn't you say so sooner?!
**Misaki**: Uh-huh... What?! Really?! Why didn't you say so sooner?!

Kanon
Huh? Did something happen...?
**Kanon**: Huh? Did something happen...?

Misaki
Ah, right, my bad. You couldn't tell me because I wasn't picking up the phone. Alright, got it! Thanks! And... I really am sorry about yesterday...
**Misaki**: Ah, right, my bad. You couldn't tell me because I wasn't picking up the phone. Alright, got it! Thanks! And... I really am sorry about yesterday...

Hagumi
How'd it go, Mii-kun? Did you guys make up?
**Hagumi**: How'd it go, Mii-kun? Did you guys make up?

Misaki
Ah, yeah, that part went fine, but...
**Misaki**: Ah, yeah, that part went fine, but...

Kanon
But...?
**Kanon**: But...?

Misaki
My book... I might know where it is!
**Misaki**: My book... I might know where it is!
 Library - Storage Room

Kanon
This is where your book is supposed to be...?
**Kanon**: This is where your book is supposed to be...?

Misaki
It turns out they didn't throw it out, they donated it to this library...
**Misaki**: It turns out they didn't throw it out, they donated it to this library...

Misaki
They tried calling me to tell me, but I never picked up...
**Misaki**: They tried calling me to tell me, but I never picked up...

Kokoro
See? It's just like I said! We'll find your book for sure!
**Kokoro**: See? It's just like I said! We'll find your book for sure!

Hagumi
Yeah, what Kokoron said!
**Hagumi**: Yeah, what Kokoron said!

Kanon
Look at all these books though... There's piles upon piles of them...
**Kanon**: Look at all these books though... There's piles upon piles of them...

Misaki
H-hey, guys... I know searching through all of this is going to be a real hassle...
**Misaki**: H-hey, guys... I know searching through all of this is going to be a real hassle...

Misaki
But...
**Misaki**: But...

Misaki
Please!! Help me find my book!
**Misaki**: Please!! Help me find my book!

Kaoru
Fufu, you need not beg, my dear. Come, let us begin the treasure hunt!
**Kaoru**: Fufu, you need not beg, my dear. Come, let us begin the treasure hunt!

Kokoro
Mm~! This is going to be super fun~!
**Kokoro**: Mm~! This is going to be super fun~!

Kanon
Don't worry, Misaki-chan. If we all work together, we'll find your book in no time.
**Kanon**: Don't worry, Misaki-chan. If we all work together, we'll find your book in no time.

Hagumi
Then let's get started~! Happy! Lucky! Smile!
**Hagumi**: Then let's get started~! Happy! Lucky! Smile!

All
Yay~!!
**Others**: Yay~!!
 One Hour Later

Kokoro
Misaki! What about this picture book? Is this it?
**Kokoro**: Misaki! What about this picture book? Is this it?

Misaki
Uhm, Kokoro... I'm really grateful for your help, but I told you, we're looking for a book on music composition...
**Misaki**: Uhm, Kokoro... I'm really grateful for your help, but I told you, we're looking for a book on music composition...

Kaoru
Hm? Misaki... What about this one? "Intro to Music Composition" is written right on the cover...
**Kaoru**: Hm? Misaki... What about this one? "Intro to Music Composition" is written right on the cover...

Misaki
... Huh? Which one? Hold on, let me see.
**Misaki**: ... Huh? Which one? Hold on, let me see.

Kaoru
Very well...
**Kaoru**: Very well...

Misaki
There's no mistaking it... This is my book. See how the cover is kinda curving up like that? That happened because I was using it so much.
**Misaki**: There's no mistaking it... This is my book. See how the cover is kinda curving up like that? That happened because I was using it so much.

Hagumi
Yippee~! Isn't this great, Mii-kun?! We found your book!
**Hagumi**: Yippee~! Isn't this great, Mii-kun?! We found your book!

Kanon
Congratulations, Misaki-chan!
**Kanon**: Congratulations, Misaki-chan!

Kokoro
So it was that book! I had a feeling that was the one we were looking for!
**Kokoro**: So it was that book! I had a feeling that was the one we were looking for!

Misaki
Ah, sorry, I'm just gonna look through this real quick...
**Misaki**: Ah, sorry, I'm just gonna look through this real quick...

Misaki
(Now... Is it still in here...?)
**Misaki**: (Now... Is it still in here...?)

Misaki
(It is...!)
**Misaki**: (It is...!)

Misaki
(The notebook page from the first time I made a song, complete with my notes on everyone's image. My first steps down this path...)
**Misaki**: (The notebook page from the first time I made a song, complete with my notes on everyone's image. My first steps down this path...)

Misaki
(I guess you could call it... my starting point.)
**Misaki**: (I guess you could call it... my starting point.)
 Station Entrance

Misaki
Thank you so much for today... Seriously, I don't know what else to say besides that.
**Misaki**: Thank you so much for today... Seriously, I don't know what else to say besides that.

Kokoro
Hey, now that we found your book, why don't we have a party?!
**Kokoro**: Hey, now that we found your book, why don't we have a party?!

Hagumi
Whoa, that's a great idea! This is totally worth celebrating! Let's do it, Mii-kun!
**Hagumi**: Whoa, that's a great idea! This is totally worth celebrating! Let's do it, Mii-kun!

Misaki
Ah, sorry, guys! I'm actually... gonna go home. My parents are really worried... Plus I need to tell them I found my book.
**Misaki**: Ah, sorry, guys! I'm actually... gonna go home. My parents are really worried... Plus I need to tell them I found my book.

Kanon
I'm sure your mother will be really happy.
**Kanon**: I'm sure your mother will be really happy.

Misaki
Alright, see you guys later! Thanks again!
**Misaki**: Alright, see you guys later! Thanks again!

Kaoru
Fufu, I cannot allow a princess such as yourself to venture homeward alone. Especially carrying such a treasure.
**Kaoru**: Fufu, I cannot allow a princess such as yourself to venture homeward alone. Especially carrying such a treasure.

Kaoru
Shall I escort you home... my princess?
**Kaoru**: Shall I escort you home... my princess?

Misaki
Haha... I should have seen that coming... Typical Kaoru-san.
**Misaki**: Haha... I should have seen that coming... Typical Kaoru-san.