Chisa
Haah, haah...good thing we managed to escape...

Yae
Haah...fufu, you surprised me by suddenly starting an etude.

Chisa
Sorry, I couldn't think of what else to do. I messed up Romeo's lines too; the Boss would be angry if she heard.

Yae
It was a very assertive Romeo, even more than the original.

Yae
But...was that really okay?

Chisa
Is there something bothering you?

Yae
Well...there were so many people waiting to shake hands with us...

Yae
And we couldn't buy the shaved ice we were going to share with Kokona-san and the others...

Chisa
Ah, I see.

Chisa
Hmm...well, it's fine, isn't it?

Chisa
Kokona and the others will probably forgive us, and the fans and people who happened to be watching probably won't be angry.

Yae
Do you think so...?

Chisa
Yeah. They say fans resemble the actors they admire. If Niizuma isn't angry, then the fans won't be angry either.

Yae
Fufu. Is that what that saying means?

Chisa
Well, if we do get scolded, I'll get scolded with you. I'm used to being scolded by Panda anyway.

Yae
That's not exactly a good thing...

Chisa
You're too much of a model student usually. It's fine to be a bit easygoing like this.

Yae
No, I think only Sasuga-san can get away with being this easygoing...

Chisa
Really? Then that's perfect.

Yae
Um...what do you mean?

Chisa
Panda was saying, "I want to show Niizumachii Sassu's diary."

Chisa
She wanted to show you that "there's someone this crazy every day." So this is perfect, right?

Yae
...

Chisa
It's tiring to treat everyone equally, and you looked troubled back there.

Chisa
People kept saying things like Dai Star and famous actor, but today you're just Niizuma Yae, a fifth grader, right?

Chisa
We didn't come here to do fan service.

Chisa
And besides, you seemed to be favoring your right foot a little.

Yae
Eh! You noticed?

Chisa
Yeah. This year's summer research project is "Observing the Dai Star" after all. Sorry. I suddenly picked you up-was that okay?

Yae
I-I'm fine!

Yae
I'm sorry for making you worry.

Chisa
No worries. Oh, do you need a bandage? Just putting one on the thong part should make a big difference.

Chisa
Here you go.

Yae
Ah...thank you.

Yae
...Wait, this pattern is...?

Chisa
Hm? Lure pattern. Cute, right? I also have fishing rod patterns. Take whichever you like.

Yae
Fufu, are they all fishing gear patterns? Then, I'll take this one.

Chisa
Oh, the reel pattern shows good taste.

Yae
Thank you.

Yae
...There, I put it on.

Chisa
Good, good, that's perfect. Niizuma, you get surrounded so quickly, it must be tough being popular.

Yae
No, no, that's not true. The fans are all kind and nice people.

Yae
Besides, Sasuga-san was being watched by many people too. Being admired even without doing fan service is wonderful, I think.

Chisa
You think so? I'm just being normal though.

Yae
Being able to do that "normally" is what makes it amazing.

Chisa
Hehe, it's embarrassing when you say it like that. Well, Panda's probably worried, so shall we head back?

Yae
Yes! Sasuga-san, thank you very much.

Chisa
You're welcome.

Panda
Finally, you're back! Hey, Sassu! Where did you go!?

Chisa
Sorry, Panda. I was interested in something over there.

Panda
That doesn't mean you can disappear with Niizumachii! Kokochi and the others were super worried, you know?

Yae
I'm sorry!

Yae
Um, I was-

Chisa
Now, now. Don't worry about the details.

Chisa
Hey, Panda. Shall we head back to the dorm soon?

Panda
Huh? So suddenly...

Chisa
I bought a lot of fireworks yesterday. The food stalls are getting more crowded too, so let's go back and do fireworks together.

Panda
Even if you say that, Kokochi and the others just got here, right?

Chisa
I'll apologise to them for that.

Chisa
Come on, is that okay?

Panda
...

Panda
Alright. You have something in mind, don't you?

Panda
Geez, you're so easygoing...let's go find Kokochi and the others.

Panda
Niizumachii, is that okay with you too?

Yae
Y-Yes!

Yae
Um, Sasuga-san. If it's about my foot, I'm really fine...

Chisa
Hmm? Yeah. But there are still many more things I want to do with Niizuma besides the festival. Let's go back.

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Pub: 17 Aug 2025 17:32 UTC

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