⌒Careful⌒ 1

Mika: Hey, Oshi-san? Somethin’ real good happened to me today ♪

...Huh? You can tell how happy I am just from my voice?

Ehehe, that makes me happy, too. Well, somethin’ happened, so I just had to call an’ tell ya all about it.

I bumped into Anzu-chan and Hinata-kun in the cafeteria today at lunch, and then—

Shu: ...Hm. A shuffle unit for the Easter Fest?

I see no reason to stop you. Moreover, I can hear in your voice how badly you’d like to participate.

Most of the members seem to be younger than you, but those interactions should nonetheless sustain your growth. So go, gain that valuable experience.

...Ah. Wataru hasn’t yet decided if he’ll participate, so the members aren’t finalized yet? Well, he can’t possibly be uninterested in Easter.

Yes, because I talked to him at the venue for Easter Night. He watched your performance with me...

—Ahem. Never mind that.

In any case, carry yourself in a manner befitting of Valkyrie, and do your best to cooperate with the others, as well. Work hard to make sure it’s a successful event.

Mika: All riiight. ...Yep, I’ll let Anzu-chan an’ everyone else know you said hi.

Okay, I’ll call you again later. You work hard and study hard, too, Oshi-san~ ♪

(...Hehe. I’m glad I got to tell Oshi-san. Looks like he’s cheerin’ me on, so I gotta put all my effort into this ♪)

Tsumugi: Mika-kun. Were you talking with Shu-kun just now?

Mika: Oh, Tsumu-chan-senpai. Yeah, I had something I wanted to tell him, so I made sure to call him as soon as we got back.

Tsumugi: I actually overhear some of your conversation... Were you talking about Easter Fest?

I was part of it last time, so I’d been curious if they would plan anything this year. And then a little birdie told me about Easter Fest~

Mika: Oh, really? So you already know about the shuffle unit, too?

Tsumugi: I do. I got the gist about the members from what I heard you talking about just now...

But why wouldn’t Hibiki-kun be okay with it? He’s the one who first told me about Easter Night, after all.

He said it piqued his interest, or something along those lines. Or maybe he didn’t?

Mika: Really? So you think there’s a chance of it, then? I’ll have to tell everybody right now.

We ain’t asked Hibiki-senpai just yet, so I think they’re all wonderin’ what’ll happen. Umm, send that to all of ‘em...

Tsumugi: Oh? Are you all in a group chat already? You kids sure move fast... Well, it’s great that you’re all getting along.

I hope that Hibiki-kun will agree to join you.

Mika: Yep. Thanks for lettin’ me know, Tsumu-chan-senpai. I think this message is good, so... send ♪

Hiiro: (...Hm. According to this message from Kagehira-senpai, there is a good chance he’ll agree to join the group?)

(Anzu-san said she would try contacting him first, though—)

Wataru: Hm hm~ hmm ♪ Your rose is the color of you, one which has yet to be discovered. Ah, the rose-hued life we all walk... ☆

Hiiro: (I should try talking to him myself, since he’s close enough for me to call out to him.)

...Hibiki... Wataru-senpai. Do you have a moment to talk?

Wataru: Fufufu, so you’ve finally decided to speak. I’ve felt your piercing gaze upon me for quite some time now.

Do you need something from me?

Hiiro: Yes, I apologize for that. You were making flowers appear and disappear in your hands, and changing their colors, too; I couldn’t take my eyes off of you, Wataru-senpai.

But it wasn’t just that. I want you to form a shuffle unit with us for the Easter Fest.

Wataru: ...This conversation took a sudden turn, didn’t it?

Hiiro: Huh? Did it? Then I shall apologize again. I’ve been thinking about you without stop since lunchtime, so this might have come off as rash.

Wataru: Since lunch? Does this have anything to do with this Easter Fest and the shuffle unit you’ve just mentioned?

Hiiro: Of course! We would like to form a shuffle unit with you, senpai, for the Easter Fest—

Shinobu: Egad! Hiiro-kun! I do not believe that Hibiki-dono has been contacted by Anzu-dono yet.

We must explain everything from the beginning, or else our request will make not sense!

Hiiro: Shinobu-kun... and Kanata-senpai.

Kanata: good evening wataru and hiiro~ this seems to be an unlikely combination of people.

Wataru: Yes, well. It appears that this boy is trying to invite me to do something with him? A shuffle unit, I suppose.

Shinobu: A–aye, indeed! Umm, ‘tis just as Hiiro-kun said...

A few minutes later

Kanata: i see now~ so the reason that you two are together is because hiiro was Inviting wataru to this?

Hiiro: Yes. Thank you, Shinobu-kun, for explaining it for me.

Shinobu: I was nervous having been thrust into such an important role; but I was also able to explain things to Shinkai-dono, so it turned out all right.

Kanata: ufufu. please do your best shinobu. i am sure it will be a good Experience for you.

how do you feel wataru? if you Participate in the easter fest with these children...

i believe it will be a good Experience for you as well.

Wataru: —Easter Fest! It shall be a splendid festival welcoming the spring, I’m sure.

And now I understand the nature of this shuffle unit, too. I am humbled that you would seek me out to join you... ♪

Hiiro: Then will you join? We’d love to form a shuffle unit with you for the Easter Fest, Wataru-senpai.

Wataru: How I would love to give you a resounding yes right here. But as I am sure she would like to hear from me, might I discuss things with Anzu-san, first?

Hiiro: Yes, that’s fine... though I don’t know if I can actually answer that question.

Nevertheless, all of us are hoping for a positive reply from you, senpai... ♪