Kokona
Exactly, so. Said, Alice...exactly is...um...

Shizuka
Earlier was..."found the answer," right?

Kokona
Yeah. And since "exactly" means precisely or perfectly...maybe "I know the answer precisely"?

Kathrina
For that "Exactly," wouldn't "Yes!" or "That's right!" work better?

Kokona
Huh? ...Oh, I forgot it can also be used as an affirmation.

Kokona
I can't remember all this stuff...

Kathrina
I understand. When you're tired, you tend to go for the simplest answers...

Kokona
Ugh, reading a novel in English and then writing a review in English is too much.

Kathrina
No complaining...you chose "Alice in Wonderland" from the assigned reading list yourself, didn't you?

Kokona
But the Denki Theatre Troupe's performance was so amazing...I wanted to read the original too...ugh, what if I end up hating it...

Shizuka
For "Alice," there are translated versions too. Why not read those and just translate your impressions?

Kokona
That would be easier, but I have to submit my own translation too...

Kathrina
The teacher said to do what you can, but you want to try your best, right? Reading translations won't help you learn.

Shizuka
Kathrina, have you finished this homework already?

Kathrina
Well, I've been studying English since I was a child.

Kathrina
Since Kokona is also aiming to be a World Dai Star, it won't hurt to study English.

Kokona
I-I see. If I'm going to perform on stages around the world, I need to know English...ugh, I'll do my best...

Shizuka
(...Maybe I should study it too.)

Kathrina
That said, I still have a difficult task left...

Kokona
So Kathrina-chan has subjects she's not good at too.

Kathrina
...Home economics.

Kokona
Eh.

Kathrina
You know that assignment where we have to make a meal and write a report?

Kokona
Yeah. I've already finished it, but...Kathrina-chan, you haven't yet?

Kathrina
I've tried a few times. But somehow...I just can't cook well...

Shizuka
Ah...

Kathrina
W-What? Say it clearly.

Kokona
Then, after we finish this homework, let's make a late night snack together. You can write your report on that, can't you?

Kathrina
You'll help me...?

Kokona
Of course! Alright, I'll work hard on this homework for Kathrina-chan's sake too!

Kathrina
Thank you, Kokona.

Shizuka
Well then, let's continue.

Kokona
The Hare went on...so, you...what does it mean, tell me.

Kokona
The March Hare...went on..."went" is the past tense of "go," so..."go on" means...continued speaking, maybe?

Kokona
And the "do" here is probably the auxiliary verb for affirmative sentences...so...yeah, that's it. Alice hastily replied.

Kokona
At last, at last, I mean what I say...

Kokona
Let's see...at last, at last, what I'm saying means...hmm? At last? "At last" seems strange...doesn't it?

Shizuka
Yes, it does. She was asked for the answer to a riddle, and she replied "of course." Then she was asked to explain what she meant...given that flow...

Shizuka
Oh, maybe here instead of "meaning," something like "answer to the riddle" would be clearer?

Kokona
Y-You're right. I'll fix that. Thank you, Shizuka-chan!

Shizuka
So after being asked to explain the answer...hmm?

Kathrina
Let me see...hey, Kokona.

Kathrina
This is L, E, A, S, T. Not "last," but "least."

Kokona
Eh...oh, you're right!!!

Kathrina
You missed a letter because you're tired.

Kokona
Ugh, thank you, Kathrina-chan~.

Kokona
If that's the case...hey, hey. How do you think I should translate what comes next?

Kathrina
Well, that part is...

Kathrina
"That is to say, at least what I mean is...the same as what you mean. You understand, don't you?"

Kokona
Ah, so she's pretending to understand when she doesn't?

Shizuka
-Hey, Kokona! If Kathrina translates it for you, it's not homework anymore!

Kathrina
Ah, I just couldn't help it!

Kokona
That's right!

Kathrina
...This is no good. If I'm nearby, I can't help but get involved. I'll change locations.

Kokona
No, I'll be lonely~!

Kathrina
Kokona. After you finish your homework...we can see each other again right away.

Kokona
Kathrina-chan...

Shizuka
(Aren't they both getting a bit dramatic?)

Kathrina
See you...let's meet again alive...

Kokona
Kathrina-chaaan!

Shizuka
(...I'll keep an eye on the situation and bring them some more snacks later.)

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Pub: 27 Aug 2025 17:01 UTC

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