AKI: *Sigh*
YU: "You've been looking at that photo ever since we took off. I'm sure they'll be just fine."
AKI: "Yeah, you're right. I'll keep it in my pocket for now."
Wait for me, everyone. I'll be back stronger than ever, and then we're gonna take on the whole world.
...
*MEANWHILE BACK IN TOKYO*
AYUMU: "Whoa, hey!"
SHIRO: "Hi there, you're pretty early."
AYUMU: "Well, usually I like to arrive a few minutes beforehand, just so I don't keep anyone waiting."
SHIRO: "Really? Same here!"
AYUMU: *Giggle* "So, is there anywhere you wanted to go?"
SHIRO: "Well, I was thinking that the two of us could go to the zoo or something? U-Unless you don't want to."
AYUMU: "Ooh, that sounds like fun! I haven't been to the zoo since elementary school, I was with Aki and some incident with an alpaca happened, such a fun day!"
SHIRO: "R-Right. Then the zoo it is, let's go!"
AYUMU: "I notice you're wearing your winter uniform."
SHIRO: "Yeah, I wanted to look nice. Plus, we're switching to them pretty soon. Better get used to wearing it, I guess."
...
AYUMU: "How much do I owe you for the ticket?"
SHIRO: "Nothing, I was gonna pay anyway, but for some reason they're letting us go in for free."
AYUMU: "Free? Wow, looks like we made the right choice!"
SHIRO: "We sure did! Here, take this zoo pamphlet. And this is the paper for the stamp rally."
AYUMU: "Stamp rally?"
SHIRO: "Yeah! They're having a stamp rally where you add a new stamp for each animal species you can see.
So I thought maybe the two of us could have a fun little competition?"
AYUMU: "Wait, weren't we going to go around looking at the animals together?"
SHIRO: "Well, since we're here, let's put some oomph into going around the zoo!"
AYUMU: "I think this is the first time I've put oomph into going around a zoo. But I'll do my best!"
SHIRO: "Yay! All right, let's go see the pandas together first, then we'll start our competition!"
...
SHIRO: *Sigh* "Pandas are so...so cute! They just roll around, and their limbs are so short, it's so great! Pandas are so great!"
AYUMU: "Yeah, it's really soothing to watch these little guys. It makes me so happy!"
SHIRO: "I know it sounds weird, I just wish that I could laze around with a panda! It's like I could watch them all day..."
AYUMU: "Shiro, it's not weird at all. I feel the same way! I want to keep watching the cute pandas, too."
SHIRO: "Really? Great! Let's watch the pandas for our entire trip here, then stamp the panda stamp, buy some panda stuffed animals and go somewhere else."
AYUMU: "Oh, nice idea! Let's enjoy us a panda-filled day!"
...
SHIRO: "Phew, that was fun! Today has been so great and we're not even finished yet!"
AYUMU: "I guess you could say that it was the best panda weather!"
SHIRO: "Panda weather? *Laugh* Wow, first you're cute and now you're funny? You're amazing Ayumu!"
AYUMU: "C-Cute?!"
SHIRO: "Of course, isn't it normal for a fan to think a school idol is cute?"
AYUMU: "I guess so. Th-Thanks!"
SHIRO: "Here, this is for you."
AYUMU: "For me? Y-You're giving me one of your panda plushies?"
SHIRO: "I bought it for you, look they match!"
AYUMU: *Giggle* "It's so cute and fluffy! Thank you so much!"
SHIRO: "We may have been distracted this time, but there's always next time for the stamp rally."
AYUMU: "Are you sure we can complete it? The pandas are just too cute!"
SHIRO: "Ah... Good point. I'll probably just look at the pandas again!"
AYUMU: *Giggle* "Same he-"
*RUMBLE*
AYUMU: "O-Oh, sorry... I'm a little hungry. How embarrassing..."
SHIRO: "Don't worry, Ayumu. Nothing you do will ever be embarrassing to me. I know the best place in town to get some bread, how does that sound?"
AYUMU: "Sounds wonderful!"
SHIRO: "Great, let's go!"
AYUMU: "Wait...what does that sign say? 'Cute couples get in free'? Ehhhh?!"
...
HONOKA: "Welcome! Oh, Shiro hey! Wow that startled me a little. Wait... Ayumu is with YOU? What are you both up to today?"
AYUMU: "We were hanging out at the zoo."
SHIRO: "Yeah, we were feeling pretty hungry after all that panda viewing."
HONOKA: "I see, the pandas are very cute there!"
SHIRO: "And what better way to unwind than getting something to eat from the best bakery in town?"
AYUMU: "I think it's so nice of you to help out with your family business."
HONOKA: "I'd love to agree, but it's not nice at all."
SHIRO: "Huh? Are uncle and auntie working you to the bone?"
HONOKA: "My pop quiz results were kinda...meh. So I'm taking care of the store as punishment."
AYUMU: "O-Oh, I see. Would you mind if I ask about the score you got?"
HONOKA: "Oh, it's not THAT bad! Ahaha... M-More importantly, what would you like to get?"
SHIRO: "I'll let Ayumu decide, don't worry, I'll pay for it."
AYUMU: "Hmm... There's so many, I can't choose. Do you have any recommendations, Honoka?"
HONOKA: "They're all delicious, so it's hard to choose just one. How about this rice cake stuffed with seasonal fruits?
Oh, wait! We've recently changed the dough for this red bean wafer, too, and it tastes even better than before! I tell ya, I was sick of red bean before this change!
And I can't forget this chestnut dorayaki! I heard that the chestnuts we got this time were extra-large, so it's a great deal...
We have red bean jellies with two to three layers, so they look cute and taste awesome!
Oh and also-"
AYUMU: "Haha, anyone would buy everything recommended by a cheerful, adorable, and lovely shop girl like you."
SHIRO: "Not to forget, super talented school idol and legendary leader!"
HONOKA: "N-No way! You're just flattering me."
AYUMU: "I'm telling the truth! With you promoting the products, I want them all!"
HONOKA: "R-Really? *Giggle* Thanks Ayumu! If you buy this set with all of our recommended sweets, I'll throw in some extras for free!"
SHIRO: "Whoa, if that's the case, we'd have no choice but to buy it. U-Unless Ayumu wants something else?"
AYUMU: "Nope, this sounds like a great deal!"
SHIRO: "That settles it. One of those sets please, Honoka!"
HONOKA: "Thank you for your purchase! Please come again."