A Sigh Beyond the Rain/Event Story

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

**Transcript**

 Hanasakigawa Girls' Academy - Gymnasium

Eve
Hyah... Men~!!
**Eve**: Hyah... Men~!!

Kendo Club Advisor
Ippon! We have a winner! Wakamiya-san takes it by one point!
**Others**: Ippon! We have a winner! Wakamiya-san takes it by one point!

Eve
Huff...! Puff...!
**Eve**: Huff...! Puff...!

Kendo Club Advisor
... Match over. Bow to each other!
**Others**: ... Match over. Bow to each other!

Eve
Thank you very much!
**Eve**: Thank you very much!

Eve
(That was a good match...! I feel my kendo technique has improved... And I feel I am making progress toward reaching the bushido state of mind...!)
**Eve**: (That was a good match...! I feel my kendo technique has improved... And I feel I am making progress toward reaching the bushido state of mind...!)

Eve
(I want to get even closer to being a true warrior...!)
**Eve**: (I want to get even closer to being a true warrior...!)

Eve
Excuse me, sensei! How was my match today? I would like your feedback, please!
**Eve**: Excuse me, sensei! How was my match today? I would like your feedback, please!

Kendo Club Advisor
... Wakamiya-san. You are much stronger now than when you first started.
**Others**: ... Wakamiya-san. You are much stronger now than when you first started.

Eve
Yes! Thank you!
**Eve**: Yes! Thank you!

Kendo Club Advisor
... However, there's one thing I've noticed...
**Others**: ... However, there's one thing I've noticed...

Eve
Huh...?
**Eve**: Huh...?
 Hanasakigawa Girls' Academy - Hallway

Saaya
See you tomorrow. Phew, that wraps up my classroom duties for the day. What should I do now~...?
**Saaya**: See you tomorrow. Phew, that wraps up my classroom duties for the day. What should I do now~...?

Saaya
Hmm~... I can hardly go anywhere in this rain... Ah!
**Saaya**: Hmm~... I can hardly go anywhere in this rain... Ah!

???
Eek!
**Others**: Eek!

Saaya
Are you okay...? Oh, Kanon-senpai!
**Saaya**: Are you okay...? Oh, Kanon-senpai!

Kanon
I'm sorry...! Hm? Saya-chan. Oh dear, are you hurt?
**Kanon**: I'm sorry...! Hm? Saya-chan. Oh dear, are you hurt?

Saaya
No, I'm fine. What about you, Kanon-senpai?
**Saaya**: No, I'm fine. What about you, Kanon-senpai?

Kanon
Yeah, I'm fine. Sorry... Chisato-chan just told me to watch out for the slippery floors too.
**Kanon**: Yeah, I'm fine. Sorry... Chisato-chan just told me to watch out for the slippery floors too.

Chisato
Goodness. You scared me, Kanon. It's a good thing Saya-chan caught you. Thank you.
**Chisato**: Goodness. You scared me, Kanon. It's a good thing Saya-chan caught you. Thank you.

Saaya
No problem. Sigh~... I wish we could do something about this rain.
**Saaya**: No problem. Sigh~... I wish we could do something about this rain.

Chisato
As do I. Perhaps we can make teru teru dolls?
**Chisato**: As do I. Perhaps we can make teru teru dolls?

Saaya
That's a good idea. Actually, the other day Kasumi made a heap of teru teru dolls. Arisa was pretty annoyed because we had no idea what to do with them all.
**Saaya**: That's a good idea. Actually, the other day Kasumi made a heap of teru teru dolls. Arisa was pretty annoyed because we had no idea what to do with them all.

Kanon
I can imagine Kasumi-chan getting carried away~.
**Kanon**: I can imagine Kasumi-chan getting carried away~.

Kanon
Kokoro-chan made a pile of them as well, so the Hello, Happy World! members hung them everywhere. But even then, there were still some left over...
**Kanon**: Kokoro-chan made a pile of them as well, so the Hello, Happy World! members hung them everywhere. But even then, there were still some left over...

Chisato
A pile by Kokoro-chan's standards must have been a mountain...
**Chisato**: A pile by Kokoro-chan's standards must have been a mountain...

Saaya
Oh, so that's why you gave me so many the other day. There wasn't enough room to hang them all at my place, so I took them to Arisa's basement...
**Saaya**: Oh, so that's why you gave me so many the other day. There wasn't enough room to hang them all at my place, so I took them to Arisa's basement...

Kanon
Are you by yourself, Saya-chan? Where are the Poppin'Party girls?
**Kanon**: Are you by yourself, Saya-chan? Where are the Poppin'Party girls?

Saaya
I was on classroom duty today. The others had places to be, so I told them to go ahead without me.
**Saaya**: I was on classroom duty today. The others had places to be, so I told them to go ahead without me.

Kanon
I see. We didn't have plans today either, so we were just talking about stopping by a café on the way home.
**Kanon**: I see. We didn't have plans today either, so we were just talking about stopping by a café on the way home.

Saaya
Sounds great. A relaxing cup of tea on a rainy day-
**Saaya**: Sounds great. A relaxing cup of tea on a rainy day-

???
Hyah... Men!!
**Others**: Hyah... Men!!

Kanon
Wow~... Such a loud voice. That came from the kendo club, right?
**Kanon**: Wow~... Such a loud voice. That came from the kendo club, right?

Chisato
You can hear the people in the gymnasium really well from here.
**Chisato**: You can hear the people in the gymnasium really well from here.

Saaya
The kendo club seems like they're training really hard.
**Saaya**: The kendo club seems like they're training really hard.

Chisato
Eve-chan told me they're on a tournament-winning streak. She was really happy about it.
**Chisato**: Eve-chan told me they're on a tournament-winning streak. She was really happy about it.

Kanon
So Eve-chan has kendo club today~. You know, sometimes I wonder if there are actually three of her.
**Kanon**: So Eve-chan has kendo club today~. You know, sometimes I wonder if there are actually three of her.

Chisato
Oh?
**Chisato**: Oh?

Kanon
You see, yesterday she performed at tea ceremony club, and before that was a presentation at flower arrangement club. Now, today she has kendo club... She really is amazing.
**Kanon**: You see, yesterday she performed at tea ceremony club, and before that was a presentation at flower arrangement club. Now, today she has kendo club... She really is amazing.

Saaya
Hey, would you like to go and watch the kendo club? I kind of want to see Eve giving it her all...
**Saaya**: Hey, would you like to go and watch the kendo club? I kind of want to see Eve giving it her all...

Kanon
Good idea! I also want to see Eve-chan practicing kendo.
**Kanon**: Good idea! I also want to see Eve-chan practicing kendo.

Chisato
Yes, I suppose we cannot let this opportunity pass us by. Shall we?
**Chisato**: Yes, I suppose we cannot let this opportunity pass us by. Shall we?

Saaya
Awesome. We don't want to interrupt their practice, so let's just take a quick peek!
**Saaya**: Awesome. We don't want to interrupt their practice, so let's just take a quick peek!
 Hanasakigawa Girls' Academy - Gymnasium

Saaya
... Aw~, that's a shame... The kendo club is packing up...
**Saaya**: ... Aw~, that's a shame... The kendo club is packing up...

Kanon
Looks like practice has finished for today, and we just missed it...
**Kanon**: Looks like practice has finished for today, and we just missed it...

Chisato
Huh? Eve-chan is...
**Chisato**: Huh? Eve-chan is...

Eve
... Huh? Chisato-san? Kanon-san and Saya-san, too...! Everyone...!
**Eve**: ... Huh? Chisato-san? Kanon-san and Saya-san, too...! Everyone...!

Chisato
Oh? What's wrong, Eve-chan...? Your eyes are so red...
**Chisato**: Oh? What's wrong, Eve-chan...? Your eyes are so red...

Eve
At this rate, I... I... will never reach true bushido...!
**Eve**: At this rate, I... I... will never reach true bushido...!

Saaya, Chisato & Kanon
...?!
**Others**: ...?!

Saaya
Huh? Eve...? Did something happen...?
**Saaya**: Huh? Eve...? Did something happen...?

**Transcript**

 Hazawa Coffee

Himari
Mmm~, Delicious! The subtle sweetness of this fruit cake is so addictive~♪ I could eat a hundred of them~!
**Himari**: Mmm~, Delicious! The subtle sweetness of this fruit cake is so addictive~♪ I could eat a hundred of them~!

Tsugumi
Thank goodness. We're still working on this dish, so if you have any suggestions, please let me know.
**Tsugumi**: Thank goodness. We're still working on this dish, so if you have any suggestions, please let me know.

Himari
It's already perfect, Tsugu! Anybody who eats this cake will love it. Guaranteed♪
**Himari**: It's already perfect, Tsugu! Anybody who eats this cake will love it. Guaranteed♪

Tsugumi
Fufu, thanks, Himari-chan. Oh, welcome...
**Tsugumi**: Fufu, thanks, Himari-chan. Oh, welcome...

Chisato
Hello, Tsugumi-chan and Himari-chan.
**Chisato**: Hello, Tsugumi-chan and Himari-chan.

Himari
Chisato-san, Kanon-san! Oh, Saya and Eve-chan are here too.
**Himari**: Chisato-san, Kanon-san! Oh, Saya and Eve-chan are here too.

Saaya
Yep. It's kind of a long story, but we decided to unwind at a café.
**Saaya**: Yep. It's kind of a long story, but we decided to unwind at a café.

Tsugumi
Eve-chan, looks like you're here as a customer today.
**Tsugumi**: Eve-chan, looks like you're here as a customer today.

Eve
Hello, Tsugumi-san and Himari-san...
**Eve**: Hello, Tsugumi-san and Himari-san...

Tsugumi
Huh? What's wrong, Eve-chan? You seem a little down... Did something happen?
**Tsugumi**: Huh? What's wrong, Eve-chan? You seem a little down... Did something happen?

Eve
You see...
**Eve**: You see...

Kendo Club Advisor
... Wakamiya-san. You are much stronger now than when you first started.
**Others**: ... Wakamiya-san. You are much stronger now than when you first started.

Eve
Yes! Thank you!
**Eve**: Yes! Thank you!

Kendo Club Advisor
... However, there's one thing I've noticed... It seems you do not understand zanshin quite yet.
**Others**: ... However, there's one thing I've noticed... It seems you do not understand zanshin quite yet.

Eve
Huh? Wh-what is missing from my zanshin?
**Eve**: Huh? Wh-what is missing from my zanshin?

Kendo Club Advisor
There is no benefit to me simply giving you the answer. This is something you must figure out by yourself. Understand?
**Others**: There is no benefit to me simply giving you the answer. This is something you must figure out by yourself. Understand?

Eve
Y-yes...
**Eve**: Y-yes...

Eve
And that's what happened...
**Eve**: And that's what happened...

Chisato & Kanon
I see...
**Others**: I see...

Chisato
You believed you were performing zanshin correctly, so after being critiqued by the kendo teacher, you've become confused.
**Chisato**: You believed you were performing zanshin correctly, so after being critiqued by the kendo teacher, you've become confused.

Eve
Yes... This is the first ttime I've received this kind of guidance. Until now, sensei would just teach me what to do...
**Eve**: Yes... This is the first ttime I've received this kind of guidance. Until now, sensei would just teach me what to do...

Kanon
Tea ceremony has zanshin too, but it's hard to convey the concept with words.
**Kanon**: Tea ceremony has zanshin too, but it's hard to convey the concept with words.

Chisato
I had it explained to me when I starred in a historical drama. However, I was still a child, so I didn't really understand it.
**Chisato**: I had it explained to me when I starred in a historical drama. However, I was still a child, so I didn't really understand it.

Saaya
Umm... Sorry to interrupt, but I've never heard of this... zanshin... thing...
**Saaya**: Umm... Sorry to interrupt, but I've never heard of this... zanshin... thing...

Himari
Me neither! Thank goodness~, I thought I was the only one who didn't know what it was~.
**Himari**: Me neither! Thank goodness~, I thought I was the only one who didn't know what it was~.

Tsugumi
A-ahaha. Actually, neither do I...
**Tsugumi**: A-ahaha. Actually, neither do I...

Kanon
Zanshin is written by combining the characters for "heart" and "keep." It's a term used in Japanese martial arts and performing arts.
**Kanon**: Zanshin is written by combining the characters for "heart" and "keep." It's a term used in Japanese martial arts and performing arts.

Eve
In kendo, zanshin refers to staying alert and prepared after you've made your move.
**Eve**: In kendo, zanshin refers to staying alert and prepared after you've made your move.

Saaya, Tsugumi & Himari
...?!
**Others**: ...?!

Himari
Sorry, I'm still not quite getting it. Umm... Any examples?
**Himari**: Sorry, I'm still not quite getting it. Umm... Any examples?

Eve
M-my apologies... You see, when you are awarded a point in kendo, if you celebrate with a fist pump or anything like that, your win is revoked.
**Eve**: M-my apologies... You see, when you are awarded a point in kendo, if you celebrate with a fist pump or anything like that, your win is revoked.

Himari
Whoa, seriously~?! But you won, didn't you?! In my tennis matches, I always scream "woohoo" or something like that.
**Himari**: Whoa, seriously~?! But you won, didn't you?! In my tennis matches, I always scream "woohoo" or something like that.

Saaya
... Well, you can't really compare tennis and kendo.
**Saaya**: ... Well, you can't really compare tennis and kendo.

Eve
Even if you win, you must remain ready for anything by maintaining an upright resting stance called kamae. That is zanshin. In my matches, I am always keeping this in mind...
**Eve**: Even if you win, you must remain ready for anything by maintaining an upright resting stance called kamae. That is zanshin. In my matches, I am always keeping this in mind...

Saaya
Then what could the issue be...?
**Saaya**: Then what could the issue be...?

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

Eve
M-my apologies! Causing you all trouble like this is a dishonor to warriors everywhere...
**Eve**: M-my apologies! Causing you all trouble like this is a dishonor to warriors everywhere...

Eve
This is clearly a crucial test for me to master the spirit of bushido. I need to pave my own way to find the answer. Even sensei said so. I am going to go train!
**Eve**: This is clearly a crucial test for me to master the spirit of bushido. I need to pave my own way to find the answer. Even sensei said so. I am going to go train!

Saaya
Wait a minute, Eve! Are you really going back to school at this hour?
**Saaya**: Wait a minute, Eve! Are you really going back to school at this hour?

Eve
Yes! Practicing my swing on my own might give me a clue to solving my problem!
**Eve**: Yes! Practicing my swing on my own might give me a clue to solving my problem!

Chisato
Eve-chan... please calm down. Practicing without an objective will not do you any good. You cannot rush these things.
**Chisato**: Eve-chan... please calm down. Practicing without an objective will not do you any good. You cannot rush these things.

Saaya
That's right. We know you're anxious, but as they say, haste makes waste.
**Saaya**: That's right. We know you're anxious, but as they say, haste makes waste.

Chisato
Th-that is true. I suppose... I am being a bit hasty.
**Chisato**: Th-that is true. I suppose... I am being a bit hasty.

Kanon
Why don't you take a short breather? You're already incredibly busy as is, Eve-chan.
**Kanon**: Why don't you take a short breather? You're already incredibly busy as is, Eve-chan.

Tsugumi
That's a good point. Maybe if you take a moment to refresh, you'll gain a new perspective into your problem.
**Tsugumi**: That's a good point. Maybe if you take a moment to refresh, you'll gain a new perspective into your problem.

Eve
Refresh? But what could I possibly do at a time like this...?
**Eve**: Refresh? But what could I possibly do at a time like this...?

Saaya
Well, you could eat something delicious or do some sight-seeing... How about enjoying the outdoors, Eve?
**Saaya**: Well, you could eat something delicious or do some sight-seeing... How about enjoying the outdoors, Eve?

Himari
That sounds great~. You could do something like have a picnic in a field of flowers... Ah, that's it! Let's see, where's that website I was looking at earlier...?
**Himari**: That sounds great~. You could do something like have a picnic in a field of flowers... Ah, that's it! Let's see, where's that website I was looking at earlier...?

Tsugumi
What is it, Himari-chan?
**Tsugumi**: What is it, Himari-chan?

Himari
Here it is! Look at this!
**Himari**: Here it is! Look at this!

Eve
Wow... What beautiful hydrangeas! There are so many as well. The whole field is covered.
**Eve**: Wow... What beautiful hydrangeas! There are so many as well. The whole field is covered.

Kanon
Oh, this is that hydrangea park two stations down from here. I've never been there, but it sure looks pretty~.
**Kanon**: Oh, this is that hydrangea park two stations down from here. I've never been there, but it sure looks pretty~.

Himari
Apparently, the flowers are in peak season right now. This place is a huge hit on social media for being a great photo spot~! Hey, do you guys wanna go together?
**Himari**: Apparently, the flowers are in peak season right now. This place is a huge hit on social media for being a great photo spot~! Hey, do you guys wanna go together?

Saaya
Yeah, a stroll among the hydrangeas sounds like a great idea! How about this weekend, Eve?
**Saaya**: Yeah, a stroll among the hydrangeas sounds like a great idea! How about this weekend, Eve?

Eve
I would love to go! I have this weekend off as well.
**Eve**: I would love to go! I have this weekend off as well.

Saaya
Kanon-senpai, Chisato-senpai, if you're free, would you like to come, too?
**Saaya**: Kanon-senpai, Chisato-senpai, if you're free, would you like to come, too?

Chisato
Yes, of course. I don't have work, so I have time.
**Chisato**: Yes, of course. I don't have work, so I have time.

Kanon
I'm free as well. We have a break from band practice this weekend. How about you, Tsugumi-chan?
**Kanon**: I'm free as well. We have a break from band practice this weekend. How about you, Tsugumi-chan?

Tsugumi
I need to help out at the café, so I can't go... Sorry. I can't wait to see everyone's pictures, though. Enjoy the hydrangeas, Eve-chan.
**Tsugumi**: I need to help out at the café, so I can't go... Sorry. I can't wait to see everyone's pictures, though. Enjoy the hydrangeas, Eve-chan.

Eve
Thank you! I will make sure to have a nice time and refresh my mind.
**Eve**: Thank you! I will make sure to have a nice time and refresh my mind.

**Transcript**

 Wakamiya Residence - Eve's Room

Eve
Hmm... This book says, "Zanshin is the beautiful remnants of movement."
**Eve**: Hmm... This book says, "Zanshin is the beautiful remnants of movement."

Eve
In the "Book of Bushido," it says zanshin means "to respect your opponent after your move and have empathy." I feel like the more I read, the less I understand...
**Eve**: In the "Book of Bushido," it says zanshin means "to respect your opponent after your move and have empathy." I feel like the more I read, the less I understand...

Eve
Oh no, is it that late already? I must hurry up and go to bed. I do not want everyone worrying about me on our day out tomorrow... I need to cheer up...
**Eve**: Oh no, is it that late already? I must hurry up and go to bed. I do not want everyone worrying about me on our day out tomorrow... I need to cheer up...
 The Weekend
 Two Stations Away - Outside

Himari
We're here~!
**Himari**: We're here~!

Eve
We have arrived... Yawn... Ah! P-pardon me! I did not mean to do that.
**Eve**: We have arrived... Yawn... Ah! P-pardon me! I did not mean to do that.

Saaya
Ahaha, Eve, you have such a cute yawn♪ Oh, I should've taken a picture. Quick, do it again.
**Saaya**: Ahaha, Eve, you have such a cute yawn♪ Oh, I should've taken a picture. Quick, do it again.

Eve
S-Saya-san, yawning is very embarrassing. Please do not point the camera at me~.
**Eve**: S-Saya-san, yawning is very embarrassing. Please do not point the camera at me~.

Chisato
Saya-chan, it seems you're still enjoying photography.
**Chisato**: Saya-chan, it seems you're still enjoying photography.

Saaya
Yep. I'm going to take lots of pictures today, so be ready.
**Saaya**: Yep. I'm going to take lots of pictures today, so be ready.

Himari
Your camera looks so professional, Saya~! I'll take loads of photos too, so let's compare shots later.
**Himari**: Your camera looks so professional, Saya~! I'll take loads of photos too, so let's compare shots later.

Saaya
Sounds good~. I can't wait!
**Saaya**: Sounds good~. I can't wait!

Himari
Hmm... It'd be easier to take good pictures if it was sunny though~.
**Himari**: Hmm... It'd be easier to take good pictures if it was sunny though~.

Saaya
Yeah, the forecast called for rain today. Oh, well. Nothing we can do about that.
**Saaya**: Yeah, the forecast called for rain today. Oh, well. Nothing we can do about that.

Kanon
Eve-chan, you were yawning on the train as well. Did you have trouble sleeping last night?
**Kanon**: Eve-chan, you were yawning on the train as well. Did you have trouble sleeping last night?

Eve
A-actually... I was up late again thinking about zanshin...
**Eve**: A-actually... I was up late again thinking about zanshin...

Himari
I know the feeling~. When I've got something on my mind, those thoughts race around and around in your head.
**Himari**: I know the feeling~. When I've got something on my mind, those thoughts race around and around in your head.

Himari
Just the other day, I decided to go on a diet, but then I saw this brand new sweet at the convenience store. I spend the whole night trying to figure out whether I should try it or not.
**Himari**: Just the other day, I decided to go on a diet, but then I saw this brand new sweet at the convenience store. I spend the whole night trying to figure out whether I should try it or not.

Saaya
Fufu, so what did you do?
**Saaya**: Fufu, so what did you do?

Himari
I ended up eating it... But never mind that~! My point is, just put aside your troubles and have fun.
**Himari**: I ended up eating it... But never mind that~! My point is, just put aside your troubles and have fun.

Chisato
I'm not sure about the relevance of that story, but Himari-chan is right. We came all the way here, so we should enjoy ourselves.
**Chisato**: I'm not sure about the relevance of that story, but Himari-chan is right. We came all the way here, so we should enjoy ourselves.

Kanon
Yes. Allow yourself to relax, at least for today.
**Kanon**: Yes. Allow yourself to relax, at least for today.

Eve
Everyone... Thank you for your concerns! Okay. Today I shall focus on forgetting my problems and having fun!
**Eve**: Everyone... Thank you for your concerns! Okay. Today I shall focus on forgetting my problems and having fun!

Saaya
...
**Saaya**: ...

Himari
Then let's go... Huh? What?
**Himari**: Then let's go... Huh? What?

Chisato
Oh dear, the rain... It's really coming down.
**Chisato**: Oh dear, the rain... It's really coming down.

Saaya
Ah, you're right. Walking through the hydrangeas in the rain, huh...? Actually, that doesn't sound bad at all. It fits the season, fufu.
**Saaya**: Ah, you're right. Walking through the hydrangeas in the rain, huh...? Actually, that doesn't sound bad at all. It fits the season, fufu.

Chisato
Yes, it might be quite nice. Hydrangeas glistening with raindrops... That sounds quite romantic. It looks like we all brought umbrellas too.
**Chisato**: Yes, it might be quite nice. Hydrangeas glistening with raindrops... That sounds quite romantic. It looks like we all brought umbrellas too.

Eve
I brought my favorite one, so I will be okay!
**Eve**: I brought my favorite one, so I will be okay!

Kanon
Wow, Eve-chan~. That's such an elegant traditional umbrella.
**Kanon**: Wow, Eve-chan~. That's such an elegant traditional umbrella.

Eve
Thank you. This style is called a bull's eye design. I bought it brand new!
**Eve**: Thank you. This style is called a bull's eye design. I bought it brand new!

Himari
Whoa, Kanon-san, your rain boots are really cute too! I love the jellyfish logo~!
**Himari**: Whoa, Kanon-san, your rain boots are really cute too! I love the jellyfish logo~!

Kanon
Hehehe, I spotted these in a shop and bought them without a second thought. I was actually hoping it might rain today so I could wear them for the first time.
**Kanon**: Hehehe, I spotted these in a shop and bought them without a second thought. I was actually hoping it might rain today so I could wear them for the first time.

Saaya
Yeah. Those are good ways to enjoy the rainy days. You can't use your special umbrella or rain boots if the weather's nice.
**Saaya**: Yeah. Those are good ways to enjoy the rainy days. You can't use your special umbrella or rain boots if the weather's nice.

Eve
Yes. I am sure the umbrella and rain boots are in high spirits for their first battle!
**Eve**: Yes. I am sure the umbrella and rain boots are in high spirits for their first battle!

Kanon
Fufu, I'm sure they are.
**Kanon**: Fufu, I'm sure they are.

Himari
Hey, Saya, I've been wondering this since we first met up, but what's in that bag you're holding?
**Himari**: Hey, Saya, I've been wondering this since we first met up, but what's in that bag you're holding?

Saaya
Oh, this? I brought snacks to share with everyone. It's just something for you to look forward to.
**Saaya**: Oh, this? I brought snacks to share with everyone. It's just something for you to look forward to.

Eve
Wow... I cannot wait!
**Eve**: Wow... I cannot wait!

Himari
Now then, to the hydrangea park we go! I've already looked up the route to the park on my phone, so follow me♪
**Himari**: Now then, to the hydrangea park we go! I've already looked up the route to the park on my phone, so follow me♪

Eve
Yes! Time for battle!
**Eve**: Yes! Time for battle!
 Hydrangea Park

Eve
Wow... It is beautiful! I have never seen so many hydrangeas before...!
**Eve**: Wow... It is beautiful! I have never seen so many hydrangeas before...!

Himari
Amazing! They reach all the way to the top of the hill!
**Himari**: Amazing! They reach all the way to the top of the hill!

Chisato
Yes, the rain-dappled hydrangeas look so vibrant. They really do fit the season, just like Saya-chan said.
**Chisato**: Yes, the rain-dappled hydrangeas look so vibrant. They really do fit the season, just like Saya-chan said.

Saaya
Fufu, I'm glad you think so.
**Saaya**: Fufu, I'm glad you think so.

Himari
Still, this place is really something. It's more like a hill of hydrangeas than a park.
**Himari**: Still, this place is really something. It's more like a hill of hydrangeas than a park.

Kanon
Well, it said on that sign that this park has ten thousand bushes of over one hundred species of hydrangeas!
**Kanon**: Well, it said on that sign that this park has ten thousand bushes of over one hundred species of hydrangeas!

Saaya, Eve, Chisato & Himari
T-ten thousand...!
**Others**: T-ten thousand...!

Eve
That is extraordinary...!
**Eve**: That is extraordinary...!

Chisato
I didn't know that many species of hydrangeas existed...
**Chisato**: I didn't know that many species of hydrangeas existed...

Kanon
Also, it seems they're hosting various festivities here. They even sell hydrangea seedlings and candy.
**Kanon**: Also, it seems they're hosting various festivities here. They even sell hydrangea seedlings and candy.

Saaya
Oh~, they sell hydrangea seedlings, huh? I wonder if Arisa would like one as a souvenir.
**Saaya**: Oh~, they sell hydrangea seedlings, huh? I wonder if Arisa would like one as a souvenir.

Eve
I bet she would love one! We will have to visit the stall later.
**Eve**: I bet she would love one! We will have to visit the stall later.

Himari
Hey, I read on the website that the pond at the top of the hill is spectacular! We should make our way to the top while we walk around~.
**Himari**: Hey, I read on the website that the pond at the top of the hill is spectacular! We should make our way to the top while we walk around~.

Saaya, Eve, Himari & Chisato
Okay!
Alright.
**Others**: Okay!
Alright.

**Transcript**

 Hydrangea Park - Park Grounds

Eve
It is like we are in a hydrangea maze. There are flowers as far as the eye can see. How stunning...!
**Eve**: It is like we are in a hydrangea maze. There are flowers as far as the eye can see. How stunning...!

Kanon
You're right. It's as if we've jumped into a picture book.
**Kanon**: You're right. It's as if we've jumped into a picture book.

Himari
Hey, can we take a group photo in front of these hydrangeas?
**Himari**: Hey, can we take a group photo in front of these hydrangeas?

Saaya
Sure! This looks like the perfect spot for a group shot.
**Saaya**: Sure! This looks like the perfect spot for a group shot.

Himari
Hooray~! Thank you! Okay, get ready~. Everybody, squeeze in a bit more. Squeeze!
**Himari**: Hooray~! Thank you! Okay, get ready~. Everybody, squeeze in a bit more. Squeeze!

Eve
Ah! Chisato-san, please be careful of that frog near your feet.
**Eve**: Ah! Chisato-san, please be careful of that frog near your feet.

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

Eve
Oh? Chisato-san? Do you not like frogs?
**Eve**: Oh? Chisato-san? Do you not like frogs?

Chisato
N-no, it's nothing like that... I'm totally fine...!
**Chisato**: N-no, it's nothing like that... I'm totally fine...!

Kanon
Ch-Chisato-chan. I-it kind of hurts when you cling onto me that tightly~.
**Kanon**: Ch-Chisato-chan. I-it kind of hurts when you cling onto me that tightly~.

Saaya
Fufu, it's so small and cute♪ Ah, don't go over there, froggy.
**Saaya**: Fufu, it's so small and cute♪ Ah, don't go over there, froggy.

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

Kanon
Ch-Chisato-chan! D-don't push... Fue~!
**Kanon**: Ch-Chisato-chan! D-don't push... Fue~!

Eve
Mr. Frog, you mustn't go near anyone!
**Eve**: Mr. Frog, you mustn't go near anyone!

Himari
Wah, Kanon-san! You don't need to be so close...! The photo...
**Himari**: Wah, Kanon-san! You don't need to be so close...! The photo...

All
Ah.
**Others**: Ah.

Himari
What is this photo...? It's just a picture of everyone's feet...
**Himari**: What is this photo...? It's just a picture of everyone's feet...

Saaya
Well, if you look at it another way, it's actually kind of stylish, no? I'd even say it looks like a piece of art...
**Saaya**: Well, if you look at it another way, it's actually kind of stylish, no? I'd even say it looks like a piece of art...

Himari
Huh? You think so~? This isn't really what I had in mind~...
**Himari**: Huh? You think so~? This isn't really what I had in mind~...

Eve
Fufu, I think it is nice! When we look at it later, we will remember our encounter with the frog. It is a fun and lively photograph.
**Eve**: Fufu, I think it is nice! When we look at it later, we will remember our encounter with the frog. It is a fun and lively photograph.

Himari
Gotcha~. I guess you could look at it that way~... Wow, now I'm starting to really like it.
**Himari**: Gotcha~. I guess you could look at it that way~... Wow, now I'm starting to really like it.

Kanon
Fufu, me too.
**Kanon**: Fufu, me too.

Saaya
You know, it's been a while since the last time I saw a frog. I wonder how long it's been.
**Saaya**: You know, it's been a while since the last time I saw a frog. I wonder how long it's been.

Kanon
The frog is one thing, but Chisato-chan's terrified face is also something you hardly get to see. Fufu.
**Kanon**: The frog is one thing, but Chisato-chan's terrified face is also something you hardly get to see. Fufu.

Chisato
Goodness, Kanon. Don't tease me.
**Chisato**: Goodness, Kanon. Don't tease me.

Saaya, Eve, Kanon & Himari
Ahaha.
**Others**: Ahaha.

Eve
Hm? There's something over there...
**Eve**: Hm? There's something over there...

Himari
Don't tell me... Is it another frog?
**Himari**: Don't tell me... Is it another frog?

Eve
Not this time... Ah, a snail is hiding under this leaf. Now this is the art of stealth! It is just like a ninja!
**Eve**: Not this time... Ah, a snail is hiding under this leaf. Now this is the art of stealth! It is just like a ninja!

Kanon
Are you okay with snails, Chisato-chan?
**Kanon**: Are you okay with snails, Chisato-chan?

Chisato
They're not my favorite... But I can handle them better than frogs...
**Chisato**: They're not my favorite... But I can handle them better than frogs...

Saaya
This snail sure is lucky to live among these radiant hydrangeas. I better take a picture♪
**Saaya**: This snail sure is lucky to live among these radiant hydrangeas. I better take a picture♪

Himari
Hey Saya, don't you think you're taking too many photos? The view from the top is supposed to be unbeatable. We have to hurry!
**Himari**: Hey Saya, don't you think you're taking too many photos? The view from the top is supposed to be unbeatable. We have to hurry!

Saaya
Okay! Then let's pick up the pace. Ah, Kanon-senpai, it’s muddy near your feet, so please be careful.
**Saaya**: Okay! Then let's pick up the pace. Ah, Kanon-senpai, it’s muddy near your feet, so please be careful.

Kanon
Ah, wait for me~. If you leave me behind, I might never see you again~...
**Kanon**: Ah, wait for me~. If you leave me behind, I might never see you again~...

Chisato & Eve
Fufufu...
**Others**: Fufufu...

Eve
Ah, Chisato-san. Please watch out for that big puddle there.
**Eve**: Ah, Chisato-san. Please watch out for that big puddle there.

Chisato
Thank you, Eve-chan, but I'm actually used to stepping in puddles.
**Chisato**: Thank you, Eve-chan, but I'm actually used to stepping in puddles.

Eve
Oh? Why is that?
**Eve**: Oh? Why is that?

Chisato
When I take Leon for walks on rainy days, he plays in puddles and makes a mess.
**Chisato**: When I take Leon for walks on rainy days, he plays in puddles and makes a mess.

Eve
so Leon-kun likes the rain! May I join you next time?
**Eve**: so Leon-kun likes the rain! May I join you next time?

Chisato
Yes, of course. But Leon shakes water everywhere, so be prepared to get wet.
**Chisato**: Yes, of course. But Leon shakes water everywhere, so be prepared to get wet.

Eve
I accept any and all consequences!
**Eve**: I accept any and all consequences!

Chisato
Fufu. Oh, look, Eve-chan. The hydrangeas over there are particularly lovely. All the different colors have come together. There's pink, purple, and yellow...
**Chisato**: Fufu. Oh, look, Eve-chan. The hydrangeas over there are particularly lovely. All the different colors have come together. There's pink, purple, and yellow...

Eve
They have blue and green flowers, too. What a pretty color gradation...! These hydrangeas are like Pastel \* Palettes!
**Eve**: They have blue and green flowers, too. What a pretty color gradation...! These hydrangeas are like Pastel \* Palettes!

Eve
The green and blue ones are Maya-san and Hina-san, the fluffy pink ones are Aya-san, and the yellow ones are Chisato-san!
**Eve**: The green and blue ones are Maya-san and Hina-san, the fluffy pink ones are Aya-san, and the yellow ones are Chisato-san!

Chisato
You're right, it's just like Pastel＊Palettes. So that means these light purple ones are...
**Chisato**: You're right, it's just like Pastel＊Palettes. So that means these light purple ones are...

Eve
Hehe... They're me!
**Eve**: Hehe... They're me!

Chisato
Eve-chan, I doubt I can give you any useful advice when it comes to kendo, but if I can help you in any way, please let me know.
**Chisato**: Eve-chan, I doubt I can give you any useful advice when it comes to kendo, but if I can help you in any way, please let me know.

Eve
Chisato-san... Thank you very much.
**Eve**: Chisato-san... Thank you very much.

Chisato
I'm the one who should be thanking you. You're always encouraging us with all your heart, just like when Aya-chan and I had auditions the other day.
**Chisato**: I'm the one who should be thanking you. You're always encouraging us with all your heart, just like when Aya-chan and I had auditions the other day.

Eve
It's just... I really love everyone, that is all. I am cheering you on because that is what I want to do. I want to be everyone's number one ally!
**Eve**: It's just... I really love everyone, that is all. I am cheering you on because that is what I want to do. I want to be everyone's number one ally!

Chisato
Fufu, perhaps that's why you always give me so much energy. Thank you for everything.
**Chisato**: Fufu, perhaps that's why you always give me so much energy. Thank you for everything.

Eve
Chisato-san...!
**Eve**: Chisato-san...!

Chisato
That's why I want to do all I can to support you as well. Whenever you feel troubled, I want to help. So please let me know.
**Chisato**: That's why I want to do all I can to support you as well. Whenever you feel troubled, I want to help. So please let me know.

Eve
Your words alone have given me strength. I am happy I could come see the hydrangeas with you today, Chisato-san!
**Eve**: Your words alone have given me strength. I am happy I could come see the hydrangeas with you today, Chisato-san!

Eve
Hehe... I love you, Chisato-san!
**Eve**: Hehe... I love you, Chisato-san!

Chisato
Fufu, I love you too, Eve-chan. Now, let's catch up to Himari-chan and the others.
**Chisato**: Fufu, I love you too, Eve-chan. Now, let's catch up to Himari-chan and the others.

Eve
Yes!
**Eve**: Yes!

**Transcript**

 Hydrangea Park - Top of the Hill

Himari
Phew, we finally made it~. We climbed so many steps~.
**Himari**: Phew, we finally made it~. We climbed so many steps~.

Saaya
Fufu, I really worked up a sweat. Still... the view from here is totally worth it~!
**Saaya**: Fufu, I really worked up a sweat. Still... the view from here is totally worth it~!

Eve
We are almost at the pond you mentioned, Himari-san.
**Eve**: We are almost at the pond you mentioned, Himari-san.

Kanon
Oh, look, you can see the people walking up the stairs. When you look down from up here, their umbrellas look like colorful flowers.
**Kanon**: Oh, look, you can see the people walking up the stairs. When you look down from up here, their umbrellas look like colorful flowers.

Eve
Wow... You are right. We were also part of that queue of flowers a moment ago.
**Eve**: Wow... You are right. We were also part of that queue of flowers a moment ago.

Chisato
Fufu, I suppose we really were walking with the flowers, weren't we?
**Chisato**: Fufu, I suppose we really were walking with the flowers, weren't we?

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

Chisato
Kanon? You seem distracted. Is everything alright?
**Chisato**: Kanon? You seem distracted. Is everything alright?

Kanon
Ah, sorry. The air up on this hill feels different. It smells of rain, so I was just breathing it all in...
**Kanon**: Ah, sorry. The air up on this hill feels different. It smells of rain, so I was just breathing it all in...

Himari
Rain does smell unique, doesn't it~? I like it, too. I can even tell when it's about to rain from the smell in the air.
**Himari**: Rain does smell unique, doesn't it~? I like it, too. I can even tell when it's about to rain from the smell in the air.

Saaya
I know what you mean. It feels almost nostalgic, or maybe calming.
**Saaya**: I know what you mean. It feels almost nostalgic, or maybe calming.

Kanon
Hey, why don't we all take some deep breaths together?
**Kanon**: Hey, why don't we all take some deep breaths together?

Eve
Sure! Let's do it.
**Eve**: Sure! Let's do it.

All
Hoo... Ha... Hoo... Ha...
**Others**: Hoo... Ha... Hoo... Ha...

Kanon
Fufu, are you relaxing now, Eve-chan?
**Kanon**: Fufu, are you relaxing now, Eve-chan?

Eve
Yes! Breathing in this rainy scent has rejuvenated me down to my core.
**Eve**: Yes! Breathing in this rainy scent has rejuvenated me down to my core.

Himari
It's like a rain detox.
**Himari**: It's like a rain detox.

Kanon
Hehe. Now that we feel refreshed from that deep breathing, let's head to the pond.
**Kanon**: Hehe. Now that we feel refreshed from that deep breathing, let's head to the pond.
 Hydrangea Park - Pond at the Top of the Hill

Himari
Whoa~. Look, everyone! The hydrangeas are floating on the pond! It's gorgeous~♪
**Himari**: Whoa~. Look, everyone! The hydrangeas are floating on the pond! It's gorgeous~♪

Saaya
Blue, purple, pink... The flowers scattered across the surface of the water look like stained glass. It's enough to make a girl swoon.
**Saaya**: Blue, purple, pink... The flowers scattered across the surface of the water look like stained glass. It's enough to make a girl swoon.

Kanon
It seems like the older flowers are picked and then set afloat here.
**Kanon**: It seems like the older flowers are picked and then set afloat here.

Kanon
The gently drifting flowers make me feel like we're in a fairy tale. It's so magical...
**Kanon**: The gently drifting flowers make me feel like we're in a fairy tale. It's so magical...

Chisato
It certainly is picturesque.
**Chisato**: It certainly is picturesque.

Himari
Definitely! I better send a photo to the Afterglow girls♪
**Himari**: Definitely! I better send a photo to the Afterglow girls♪

Saaya
I'll send one to Poppin'Party too. I'm sure they'll love it~.
**Saaya**: I'll send one to Poppin'Party too. I'm sure they'll love it~.

Saaya
... Huh? The rain...
**Saaya**: ... Huh? The rain...

Himari
Whoa, it's really coming down~. We need to find shelter...
**Himari**: Whoa, it's really coming down~. We need to find shelter...

Kanon
You're right. Oh, look, there's a bench over there with a roof. Let's take cover there and wait for the rain to let up.
**Kanon**: You're right. Oh, look, there's a bench over there with a roof. Let's take cover there and wait for the rain to let up.

Chisato
Kanon, don't rush, or you'll fall over. Watch your step.
**Chisato**: Kanon, don't rush, or you'll fall over. Watch your step.

Kanon
Th-thank you, Chisato-chan... Ah! Fue~!
**Kanon**: Th-thank you, Chisato-chan... Ah! Fue~!

Chisato
D-don't worry, Kanon. I brought a towel.
**Chisato**: D-don't worry, Kanon. I brought a towel.

Himari
I have a handkerchief you can use too!
**Himari**: I have a handkerchief you can use too!

Eve
...
**Eve**: ...

Saaya
What are you doing, Eve? If you stay here, you'll get soaked. Come on, we have to go...
**Saaya**: What are you doing, Eve? If you stay here, you'll get soaked. Come on, we have to go...

Eve
Ah! Saya-san... I was just enjoying the smell of the rain and nature.
**Eve**: Ah! Saya-san... I was just enjoying the smell of the rain and nature.

Saaya
Fufu, so you're recharging your battery. And? Has the fresh air made a difference?
**Saaya**: Fufu, so you're recharging your battery. And? Has the fresh air made a difference?

Eve
Yes, definitely! Saya-san, thank you for caring so much about me.
**Eve**: Yes, definitely! Saya-san, thank you for caring so much about me.

Saaya
Oh, come on... You don’t need to thank me. I may not know much about kendo, but I'm always here if you need company.
**Saaya**: Oh, come on... You don’t need to thank me. I may not know much about kendo, but I'm always here if you need company.

Eve
Saya-san...
**Eve**: Saya-san...

Saaya
Ah, hey, look! The pond!
**Saaya**: Ah, hey, look! The pond!

Eve
Hm? What is it?
**Eve**: Hm? What is it?

Saaya
The rain has created a white blanket of mist on the water. It was pretty before, but now it looks even more dreamy, don't you think?
**Saaya**: The rain has created a white blanket of mist on the water. It was pretty before, but now it looks even more dreamy, don't you think?

Eve
Wow! It does!
**Eve**: Wow! It does!

Saaya
I've got to capture this on camera!
**Saaya**: I've got to capture this on camera!

Saaya
Himari said we'd be able to take better photos if it was sunny, but there are also photos we can only take in the rain.
**Saaya**: Himari said we'd be able to take better photos if it was sunny, but there are also photos we can only take in the rain.

Saaya
We got really lucky.
**Saaya**: We got really lucky.

Eve
Hm? A photo that you can only take in the rain...
**Eve**: Hm? A photo that you can only take in the rain...

Saaya
Hm? Is something wrong?
**Saaya**: Hm? Is something wrong?

Eve
Ah, no... I think I was about to realize something about zanshin...
**Eve**: Ah, no... I think I was about to realize something about zanshin...

Saaya
Huh? Really...?
**Saaya**: Huh? Really...?

Eve
For a split second, I caught a brief glimpse of it... But... I cannot exactly explain it in my own words yet...
**Eve**: For a split second, I caught a brief glimpse of it... But... I cannot exactly explain it in my own words yet...

Himari
Eve-chan~, Saya~, what are you doing~? You're gonna get soaked~.
**Himari**: Eve-chan~, Saya~, what are you doing~? You're gonna get soaked~.

Eve
Right! We are coming! Let's go, Saya-san.
**Eve**: Right! We are coming! Let's go, Saya-san.

**Transcript**

 Park Grounds - Roofed Bench

Eve, Chisato & Kanon
...
**Others**: ...

Saaya & Himari
...
**Others**: ...

Eve
What a soothing sound.
**Eve**: What a soothing sound.

Chisato
Sometimes it's nice to sit back and just listen to the pitter-patter of the rain.
**Chisato**: Sometimes it's nice to sit back and just listen to the pitter-patter of the rain.

Kanon
I feel completely recharged. Thanks for suggesting we come here, Saya-chan.
**Kanon**: I feel completely recharged. Thanks for suggesting we come here, Saya-chan.

Saaya
No need to thank me. Besides, Eve was the one who taught me about this in the first place.
**Saaya**: No need to thank me. Besides, Eve was the one who taught me about this in the first place.

Eve
Huh? I did?
**Eve**: Huh? I did?

Saaya
Yeah, remember when we stayed at Kaoru-san's uncle's villa? You said you wanted to unwind by doing nothing, right? I really liked that way of thinking.
**Saaya**: Yeah, remember when we stayed at Kaoru-san's uncle's villa? You said you wanted to unwind by doing nothing, right? I really liked that way of thinking.

Kanon
That's such a lovely way to spend time. Simply relaxing in nature isn't something we get to do every day.
**Kanon**: That's such a lovely way to spend time. Simply relaxing in nature isn't something we get to do every day.

Eve
Yes. In Finland, summer is all about taking it easy. You simply relax while having tea or eating sweets...
**Eve**: Yes. In Finland, summer is all about taking it easy. You simply relax while having tea or eating sweets...

Himari
That sounds nice~! Ah,~, I'm getting kind of hungry!
**Himari**: That sounds nice~! Ah,~, I'm getting kind of hungry!

Saaya
Fufu, then it's time for snacks♪ Ta-dah~, hydrangea melon buns!
**Saaya**: Fufu, then it's time for snacks♪ Ta-dah~, hydrangea melon buns!

Eve
Aww... They're so cute! These melon buns look just like hydrangeas.
**Eve**: Aww... They're so cute! These melon buns look just like hydrangeas.

Himari
So these were the mystery contents of the paper bag you were holding!
**Himari**: So these were the mystery contents of the paper bag you were holding!

Saaya
My dad showed me how to make them. I used purple sweet potato powder to match the flower's color. Please dig in, everyone♪
**Saaya**: My dad showed me how to make them. I used purple sweet potato powder to match the flower's color. Please dig in, everyone♪

Chisato
The round hydrangea shape is a perfect fit for melon buns. This is a superb idea, Saya-chan.
**Chisato**: The round hydrangea shape is a perfect fit for melon buns. This is a superb idea, Saya-chan.

Kanon
This bun here has a cute snail sitting on top. Ah, it's made of cookie dough.
**Kanon**: This bun here has a cute snail sitting on top. Ah, it's made of cookie dough.

Himari
Mmm~, it's tasty! You should sell this at the bakery~. I'd totally buy it!
**Himari**: Mmm~, it's tasty! You should sell this at the bakery~. I'd totally buy it!

Saaya
Thank you~. Maybe I'll suggest it to my dad, fufufu.
**Saaya**: Thank you~. Maybe I'll suggest it to my dad, fufufu.

Kanon
We have warm tea as well. I brought it to share with everyone.
**Kanon**: We have warm tea as well. I brought it to share with everyone.

Himari
Wow~! Thanks, Kanon-san!
**Himari**: Wow~! Thanks, Kanon-san!

Chisato
Fufu, looks like we're having a little picnic in the rain.
**Chisato**: Fufu, looks like we're having a little picnic in the rain.

Eve
Yes, I am having a fantastic time...! Thank you for today, everyone. I feel totally refreshed and energized.
**Eve**: Yes, I am having a fantastic time...! Thank you for today, everyone. I feel totally refreshed and energized.

Saaya
You're welcome♪ Although, I think I might be the one having the most fun.
**Saaya**: You're welcome♪ Although, I think I might be the one having the most fun.

Himari
Same here~! If we hadn't come today, I never would have seen these hydrangeas.
**Himari**: Same here~! If we hadn't come today, I never would have seen these hydrangeas.

Kanon
I also enjoyed spending this rainy day with you all.
**Kanon**: I also enjoyed spending this rainy day with you all.

Chisato
Yes, I'm happy too. We saw some amazing sights.
**Chisato**: Yes, I'm happy too. We saw some amazing sights.

Eve
The bright color gradations of the hydrangeas has filled me with positivity! I want to come again next year!
**Eve**: The bright color gradations of the hydrangeas has filled me with positivity! I want to come again next year!

Kanon
Me too. Oh, maybe next year there will be different colors.
**Kanon**: Me too. Oh, maybe next year there will be different colors.

Eve
Huh? What do you mean?
**Eve**: Huh? What do you mean?

Kanon
It was written on the park sign that the color of hydrangeas can change. A blue flower this year might be pink the year after.
**Kanon**: It was written on the park sign that the color of hydrangeas can change. A blue flower this year might be pink the year after.

Chisato
I've heard about this before. When the soil is alkaline, the flowers turn red. When it's acidic, they're blue.
**Chisato**: I've heard about this before. When the soil is alkaline, the flowers turn red. When it's acidic, they're blue.

Himari
Whoa~! It's like a science experiment! I can't believe the soil has such a strong influence on them!
**Himari**: Whoa~! It's like a science experiment! I can't believe the soil has such a strong influence on them!

Saaya
How the flower looks is determined by the roots we can't see.
**Saaya**: How the flower looks is determined by the roots we can't see.

Eve
Despite being the same plant, the flower color changes based on the soil... Ah, that's it!
**Eve**: Despite being the same plant, the flower color changes based on the soil... Ah, that's it!

Saaya
Wh-what is it, Eve?
**Saaya**: Wh-what is it, Eve?

Eve
I think I understand zanshin now!
**Eve**: I think I understand zanshin now!

Saaya
Oh, really?!
**Saaya**: Oh, really?!

Himari
What do you mean? Tell us!
**Himari**: What do you mean? Tell us!

Eve
The most important thing is the soil around the roots!
**Eve**: The most important thing is the soil around the roots!

Kanon
What...?
**Kanon**: What...?

Eve
Until now, no matter who my opponent was, I was so focused on zanshin that I was repeating the same choreographed technique.
**Eve**: Until now, no matter who my opponent was, I was so focused on zanshin that I was repeating the same choreographed technique.

Eve
But... just as the hydrangea's color changes with the soil...
**Eve**: But... just as the hydrangea's color changes with the soil...

Eve
The feeling and mood in the air will change if I fully embrace my opponent! My form may be the same, but I need to take my opponent into account!
**Eve**: The feeling and mood in the air will change if I fully embrace my opponent! My form may be the same, but I need to take my opponent into account!

Chisato
Interesting... I think I understand what you're saying, Eve-chan.
**Chisato**: Interesting... I think I understand what you're saying, Eve-chan.

Kanon
Zanshin in a tea ceremony is the same way. The making of the tea itself doesn't change, but the atmosphere of the room can differ greatly depending on the guest.
**Kanon**: Zanshin in a tea ceremony is the same way. The making of the tea itself doesn't change, but the atmosphere of the room can differ greatly depending on the guest.

Eve
I cannot claim to truly know zanshin unless I properly acknowledge the influence of my opponent. I need to keep both my form and my opponent in my heart... That is zanshin!
**Eve**: I cannot claim to truly know zanshin unless I properly acknowledge the influence of my opponent. I need to keep both my form and my opponent in my heart... That is zanshin!

Himari
Oh~! That's definitely it! I lost track of what you were saying half-way through, but if it's coming from you, Eve-chan, that's gotta be the answer!
**Himari**: Oh~! That's definitely it! I lost track of what you were saying half-way through, but if it's coming from you, Eve-chan, that's gotta be the answer!

Saaya
Gosh, Himari, you don't need to be that honest~. Fufufu.
**Saaya**: Gosh, Himari, you don't need to be that honest~. Fufufu.

Saaya
Still, I'm happy for you. I can't say whether that's right or not, but it's great that you came up with your own answer, Eve.
**Saaya**: Still, I'm happy for you. I can't say whether that's right or not, but it's great that you came up with your own answer, Eve.

Eve
Yes! It is all thanks to everyone being here today!
**Eve**: Yes! It is all thanks to everyone being here today!

Eve
Earlier when Saya-san said things look different on a rainy day, I saw a shining light for just a brief moment.
**Eve**: Earlier when Saya-san said things look different on a rainy day, I saw a shining light for just a brief moment.

Eve
I think that your words made me think the way I do now!
**Eve**: I think that your words made me think the way I do now!

Saaya
My words...? Come on, it's not that big of a deal! All we did was enjoy a walk in the rain with you, Eve.
**Saaya**: My words...? Come on, it's not that big of a deal! All we did was enjoy a walk in the rain with you, Eve.

Eve
That is exactly what I needed! Please let me hug you all!
**Eve**: That is exactly what I needed! Please let me hug you all!

Chisato
W-wait a second, Eve-chan.
**Chisato**: W-wait a second, Eve-chan.

Himari
Of course! Squeeze~!
**Himari**: Of course! Squeeze~!

Kanon
Hehehe, you're making me blush.
**Kanon**: Hehehe, you're making me blush.

Chisato
Oh, Eve-chan...
**Chisato**: Oh, Eve-chan...

Saaya
Fufu, Good for you, Eve. Good luck with kendo♪
**Saaya**: Fufu, Good for you, Eve. Good luck with kendo♪

Eve
Thank you♪ Now, everyone~! Group hug~!
**Eve**: Thank you♪ Now, everyone~! Group hug~!

**Transcript**

 A Few Days Later
 Hanasakigawa Girls' Academy - Gymnasium

Eve
Hyah... Men!!
**Eve**: Hyah... Men!!

Kendo Club Advisor
Ippon! We have a winner! Wakamiya-san takes it by one point!
**Others**: Ippon! We have a winner! Wakamiya-san takes it by one point!

Eve
Huff... Puff...
**Eve**: Huff... Puff...

Kendo Club Advisor
Match over. Bow to each other!
**Others**: Match over. Bow to each other!

Eve
Thank you very much.
**Eve**: Thank you very much.

Kendo Club Advisor
Wakamiya-san, it seems you've figured it out.
**Others**: Wakamiya-san, it seems you've figured it out.

Eve
Yes, sensei!
**Eve**: Yes, sensei!

Kendo Club Advisor
I'm glad you were able to find the answer by yourself, Wakamiya-san... Perhaps I was too strict on you the other day.
**Others**: I'm glad you were able to find the answer by yourself, Wakamiya-san... Perhaps I was too strict on you the other day.

Eve
No, I believe it was necessary. This experience has opened my eyes to many new things. And it is all thanks... to the hydrangeas.
**Eve**: No, I believe it was necessary. This experience has opened my eyes to many new things. And it is all thanks... to the hydrangeas.

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Huh? Hydrangeas?
**Others**: Huh? Hydrangeas?

Eve
Oh, it is nothing! I look forward to your continued coaching!
**Eve**: Oh, it is nothing! I look forward to your continued coaching!
 After Practice

Saaya
Eve, good job today.
**Saaya**: Eve, good job today.

Eve
Everyone! Were you watching my training?
**Eve**: Everyone! Were you watching my training?

Kanon
Yes. We snuck in quietly. You looked so cool, Eve-chan.
**Kanon**: Yes. We snuck in quietly. You looked so cool, Eve-chan.

Chisato
You were practicing hard, Eve-chan. Looks like the conclusion you came to was correct, after all.
**Chisato**: You were practicing hard, Eve-chan. Looks like the conclusion you came to was correct, after all.

Eve
Yes! I learned something very important. Zanshin involves considering the other person...
**Eve**: Yes! I learned something very important. Zanshin involves considering the other person...

Chisato
After our outing, I also thought about what zanshin is to me, and I think it's like performing music.
**Chisato**: After our outing, I also thought about what zanshin is to me, and I think it's like performing music.

Saaya
Does performing involve zanshin too?
**Saaya**: Does performing involve zanshin too?

Chisato
Yes. Our bands perform the same songs countless times, correct?
**Chisato**: Yes. Our bands perform the same songs countless times, correct?

Chisato
The song lyrics and melody never change, but every time we perform, we pour our hearts out to the audience and influence them greatly.
**Chisato**: The song lyrics and melody never change, but every time we perform, we pour our hearts out to the audience and influence them greatly.

Eve
I see what you mean now! You are right!
**Eve**: I see what you mean now! You are right!

Kanon
Yes, that makes sense. It's the same in a tea ceremony.
**Kanon**: Yes, that makes sense. It's the same in a tea ceremony.

Kanon
My feelings towards my guest heavily influence how I make my tea.
**Kanon**: My feelings towards my guest heavily influence how I make my tea.

Eve
Zanshin is... leaving space in your heart for someone while performing an action. Feelings or technique alone are not enough... Both are needed.
**Eve**: Zanshin is... leaving space in your heart for someone while performing an action. Feelings or technique alone are not enough... Both are needed.

Saaya
Oh, when you put it that way, I've felt the same thing at the bakery.
**Saaya**: Oh, when you put it that way, I've felt the same thing at the bakery.

Eve
Huh?! You have?!
**Eve**: Huh?! You have?!

Saaya
When I'm feeling down, I think the customers can tell, even if I'm serving them the same way as before...
**Saaya**: When I'm feeling down, I think the customers can tell, even if I'm serving them the same way as before...

Saaya
That's why I make sure to be in a happy mood when I help out... Ah, maybe that's different.
**Saaya**: That's why I make sure to be in a happy mood when I help out... Ah, maybe that's different.

Eve
No, that is also a splendid example of zanshin! You are still leaving space in your heart while performing an action! In your case, that action is greeting and dealing with customers!
**Eve**: No, that is also a splendid example of zanshin! You are still leaving space in your heart while performing an action! In your case, that action is greeting and dealing with customers!

Kanon
If you think about it, you can find zanshin in many places.
**Kanon**: If you think about it, you can find zanshin in many places.

Chisato
That's right. Changing your point of view can lead to many discoveries.
**Chisato**: That's right. Changing your point of view can lead to many discoveries.

Eve
Zanshin can be found in our bands, tea ceremony, and even in a bakery. So this must mean all paths lead to bushido!
**Eve**: Zanshin can be found in our bands, tea ceremony, and even in a bakery. So this must mean all paths lead to bushido!

Chisato
Eve-chan... I'm not sure that's right...
**Chisato**: Eve-chan... I'm not sure that's right...

Eve
Nonetheless! This experience has taught me that I still have a long road ahead of me if I wish to master bushido. However...
**Eve**: Nonetheless! This experience has taught me that I still have a long road ahead of me if I wish to master bushido. However...

Eve
That realization has made me love kendo even more. I shall continue pursuing bushido!
**Eve**: That realization has made me love kendo even more. I shall continue pursuing bushido!

Saaya
Yeah, that's fantastic♪ Looks like you're back to your regular self.
**Saaya**: Yeah, that's fantastic♪ Looks like you're back to your regular self.

Eve
Fufu, it is thanks to all of you. Having you all by my side is why I can continue chasing after the bushido way!
**Eve**: Fufu, it is thanks to all of you. Having you all by my side is why I can continue chasing after the bushido way!

Eve
With that bushido spirit, I will protect everyone!
**Eve**: With that bushido spirit, I will protect everyone!

Chisato
We're counting on you, Eve-chan.
**Chisato**: We're counting on you, Eve-chan.

Eve
Okay!
**Eve**: Okay!

Kanon
Now then, would you all like to go to a café together? I heard from Tsugumi-chan that Hazawa Coffee is offering a new cake for a limited time.
**Kanon**: Now then, would you all like to go to a café together? I heard from Tsugumi-chan that Hazawa Coffee is offering a new cake for a limited time.

Saaya
Sure, let's go.
**Saaya**: Sure, let's go.

Eve
Yes! I want to tell Himari-san and Tsugumi-san the news!
**Eve**: Yes! I want to tell Himari-san and Tsugumi-san the news!

Chisato
Good idea, we should invite Himari-chan.
**Chisato**: Good idea, we should invite Himari-chan.

Eve
Then off we go!
**Eve**: Then off we go!

Chisato
Come now, Eve-chan, you're still in your kendo uniform. Quickly, go get changed.
**Chisato**: Come now, Eve-chan, you're still in your kendo uniform. Quickly, go get changed.

Eve
Hehehe... Pardon me! I will go change, so please wait here!
**Eve**: Hehehe... Pardon me! I will go change, so please wait here!