Announcer
"As the year-end and New Year approach, many people are returning to their hometowns-"

Tsubomi
So another year is almost over. Truly, time flies like an arrow...doesn't it.

Mito
Yes, that's right. So much happened...it went by in a flash.

Tsubomi
Yeah, it's true this year had a lot happen, and we all overcame it together. So, if we all go to the shrine for New Year's, wouldn't our spiritual power be further honed?

Mito
That's true...!

Towa
Ehhh, I'll pass. When we can rest, going out of our way to go pray is nonsensical.

Towa
In the first place, why are you getting all sentimental? The year's just changing. Rather, I can feel that winter break is almost over, which is depressing.

Tsubomi
Haah, so uncharming again...

Mito
Ahaha...

Iroha
Ahh, Towa-chan! That's unfair!

Towa
Hah~? It's your fault for not being able to handle a combo like this. I'd rather you apologise. Come on, screen edge~♪

Tsubomi
The attack...won't finish...!? An ending without an end...doh.

Towa
Yep yep, KO~♪

Iroha
I'm completely defeated again! Ugh...ugh...!

Kamira
Good morning everyone!

Mito
Ah, good morning, Kamira-chan.

Tsubomi
Good morning, Akiru.

Kamira
Oh, Mitorin! Senpai, good morning! Towa and Irocchi...Irocchi, you look deflated!!!

Iroha
Uuugh, I experienced the terror of eternity...Towa-chan showed no mercy even to a beginner like me...

Towa
Hey hey, that makes me sound bad, Iroha? I was just giving you a 'baptism', right~?

Kamira
Ahaha, that's so like Towa. Ah, right! Since everyone's here, should I talk about it now!

Iroha
What is it, Kamira-chan?

Kamira
Well...Irocchi and everyone. Are you guys interested in...mochi pounding?

Mito
Huh?

Iroha
Mochi pounding!?

Towa
So, you're saying we should go together to this mochi pounding that the priest you know is doing? Ehh...if they do it every year, won't there be the usual people there?

Towa
Why suddenly this year...?

Kamira
Well, the kids who usually come are taking high school entrance exams this year. So there aren't many people to pound mochi or eat it.

Tsubomi
That is unfortunate.

Mito
But it can't be helped...right? For exam students, it's crunch time.

Iroha
That's right...it's nostalgic. Those blood sweating days...

Towa
Hmm, I don't get it yet. High school entrance exams and stuff.

Kamira
So that's why I thought I'd invite you all! How about it? I guarantee it'll be fun!

Iroha
That sounds nice, mochi pounding! Sounds fun!

Mito
Yeah...! And we can eat freshly pounded mochi too.

Tsubomi
In the new year, taking in pure white energy leads to opening the door to a new era...so it's good!

Towa
Ehh~, I'll pass. I can eat mochi if I go home, right?

Mito
B-But it's freshly pounded...you know?

Tsubomi
That's right, Motosu. Eating freshly pounded mochi is quite rare.

Towa
No no.. how much are you guys gonna emphasise "freshly pounded"? I'm not particularly drawn to that.

Iroha
Towa-chan!

Towa
What, Iroha...sending those sparkling eyes at me. Don't send me expectant looks!

Iroha
Ehehe~, Towa-chan! Towa-chan!

Towa
Hey, don't...cling to me~!

Towa
Iroha, don't tell me...you think if you push hard enough, I'll eventually listen!?

Iroha
No way~, I don't think that~. But it'll be fun if we all go! Right? Right?

Towa
You...hot! Heavy! O-Okay! I get it!

Towa
Just for a bit! I'll go along with you for a little while! Is that good enough!? Get-off-me!

Mito
Ahaha...

Tsubomi
Well, Motosu should go outside at times like this. It's a precious year end and New Year. If you stay cooped up in your room, negative energy will build up in your body.

Tsubomi
Isn't this good? You'll have more to write about in your winter break picture diary homework.

Kamira
As expected of Irocchi! Then since we've settled this, let's meet at 11 o'clock in two days! I'll send you the temple address later!

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Pub: 07 Jan 2026 10:26 UTC

Edit: 07 Jan 2026 21:24 UTC

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