Anon Chihaya and Soyo Nagasaki

Whew, I'm beat. What should I get to drink...? Oh, Soyorin, are you here to get a drink too?

Yeah. I'm a little tired, so I thought I'd take a break by myself.

Gotcha. Then let's take a break together!

I thought I said "by myself"...

Hm? Did you say something?

Never mind...

Anyway, don't you think Rikki could be a little nicer to me?

I work hard every day, but today it was one complaint after another.

Aren't you two kind of the same...?

Oh... Actually, Soyorin...

...?

Is your right hand okay?

Huh?

I mean, wasn't your wrist bothering you? I thought something seemed off during practice...

Maybe that's why Taki-chan gets mad at you... You're always getting distracted like that.

Come on, I'm just worried about you! That's so mean!

It's not really that bad to worry about.

I was just helping get things ready for class, and pushed myself a little too hard.

Still, you didn't have to hide it. You always hide stuff like this, Soyorin~

If you were a little more dependable, maybe I wouldn't have to.

Fine, then I'll show you my dependable side! Ta-da...!

A wrist support...?

It's a support wrap I use at home sometimes! It feels way better once you put it on.

I keep it on hand in case anything happens during practice! Go ahead and use it, Soyorin!

It's not so bad that I can't play.

Here, take it back. I appreciate the thought, though.

Come on, you don't have to hold back. Besides, now that I've heard about it, of course I'm gonna worry.

You were the one who asked.

You've got a comeback for everything~! Just take it and use it already.

*Sigh*... All right. If you insist, I'll make good use of it.

Oh, but before that, maybe cool it down with a cold drink or something?

All right... I'll do that.

Oh, Rikki says to head back. Practice is starting.

I see. Let's head back, then.

Huh...? Soyorin, you left your drink on the table.

I didn't forget it... Mine is right here.

Huh? Then what's this...?

It's one of the new drinks, so isn't it yours, Anon-chan...? I'm going on ahead.

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She really can't just be honest, huh?

Let's see... Choose the one that's grammatically incorrect... Maybe this one.

Oh, Soyorin~! Morning~!

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Perfect timing! I wanted to run something by you before everyone gets here!

*Sigh*...

Huh? Are you listening, Soyorin? So-yo-rin~?

Can't you tell I'm working on my assignment...?

I can tell that just by looking! But couldn't you at least hear me out for a minute?

Is it more important than my assignment?

Um... Yeah!

Definitely a lie.

I'm not lying! Geez~ I even prepared for it last night!

Please, Soyorin? It'll only take five minutes~

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Isn't ignoring me kind of harsh!? Heyyy, Soyo-Soyo~?

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Rin-Soyo~! Soyo-rine~! Wait...I know! Soyoyon!

Would you cut it out already?

Chi-ha-ya-san.

Ugh... Just don't call me "Chihaya-san"...

Then will you be quiet?

Okaaay, I'm sorry...

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*Sigh*...

Will it really only take five minutes...?

Soyorin...!

It will, it will! Five minutes... No, just three minutes!

So, what is it?

I was thinking about our next outfits last night, and then this amazing idea hit me!

Look, check it out! I was thinking something like this could be cool!

This is a photo from some fashion show, isn't it? Don't you think it's a little too out there?

Nooo, that's exactly what makes it good! What's the word again... Avant-garde!

I don't want to wear that.

Th-That was a straight-up rejection...!

*Sigh*... I was stupid for thinking I should hear you out.

What?! At least give it some more thought~!

Naga-Soyo~! Chan-Soyo~! Chan-rin, come on~!

That doesn't even resemble the original anymore...

If you keep messing around, I'm going to get mad.

Ugh, you look way too serious... Okaaay. I really thought it was a good idea, though...

*Sigh*...

Mm...

(This is so calming... I really do like having my tea time in peace.)

Hey! Soyorin!

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Great timing~! I had something I wanted to talk to you about, Soyorin!

I hope it's nothing bad...

Good news, I promise! Take a look at this account!

It's the account for a black tea specialty shop that opened recently. It's super popular!

Apparently, it's the real deal! Look, even the decor has such a nice vibe, right?

Huh. I see.

Huh...? Wait, so, you are not that interested?

It's not like I have no interest at all.

(If I do go, I think I'd rather go by myself. Going with Anon-chan sounds like it would be a lot.)

Really?! Good!

Let's go sometime! You like black tea, right, Soyorin?

I don't dislike it...

Then we're good! We don't have practice, so how about this Sunday?

Hmm...

Oh, any other day works too! I'll work around your schedule!

All right... Sunday, then.

Great~! Thanks, Soyorin!

(Soyorin seems like she'd know all the proper manners and stuff. As long as I copy her, I'll be fine!)

I can't wait! I have to see if it really tastes authentic too.

You can tell that kind of thing, Anon-chan?

Huh? Well... I can tell a little, I guess~

Oh, and also? There's a place near this shop that's famous for its financiers.

Since we'll already be around, let's stop by too!

I think I'll pass. You should go, Anon-chan.

What?! Let's go together~!

I have other things to do.

Aww... Well, that's fine! We can still have tea together.

Then after tea, I'll have some financiers, and after that, maybe I'll go shopping~ Oh, right! I'm pretty sure there's a little lifestyle shop nearby that went viral!

...You really do always seem like you're having fun, Anon-chan. I'm kind of jealous.

It's a day off, so you've gotta enjoy it as much as you can! Otherwise, it's such a waste!

Yeah! I can't wait for Sunday~!

*Sigh*...

Oh, a message from Taki-chan.

A group message? Let's see...

Looks like a practice day change... It says next Saturday's practice is moving to Sunday.

Whaaat?! Why?!

The reason's written right there. They're short-staffed at her part-time job, so she wants that day off from practice.

But that doesn't mean Sunday has to be the makeup day...!

Tea will have to wait until next time.

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Soyorin...!

What about the Sunday after that?! Do you have plans?!

*Sigh*...