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Daily Life "As Usual"
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Miyamasuzaka 
Mafuyu
The pace of that cram school class was so much faster than usual today...
Mafuyu
(Probably because we're taking a practice exam this weekend... And things likely felt a little different because everyone's making their final preparations.)
Mafuyu
I have to get a good score on this practice exam...
Mafuyu
Oh, it's almost curfew...
Mafuyu
I should hurry back.
Asahina Household - Living Room Mafuyu
Mom, I'm home.
Mafuyu's Mother
Welcome home, Mafuyu. I take it cram school went well? Are you ready for that practice exam?
Mafuyu's Mother: Welcome home, Mafuyu. I take it cram school went well? Are you ready for that practice exam?Mafuyu
Yes, I should be. But I'll have to keep studying to make sure I get an A.
Mafuyu's Mother
Hehe. That's my girl.
Mafuyu's Mother
You did well on all those other practice exams... But this upcoming one is for specific schools.
Mafuyu's Mother
For the sake of your future, an A for Meio University... No, I'm sure you want that for Koto University at the very least, so I understand why you seem so motivated.
Mafuyu's Mother
But don't push yourself too hard, okay?
Mafuyu
I promise not to... I have to keep up with the other students since they've begun making their final preparations, but I'll be mindful of my health.
Mafuyu's Mother
Hehe. And I'm sure you'll be fine.
Mafuyu's Mother
I'll be looking forward to seeing some good results.
Mafuyu
Thank you, Mom. I'll do my best.
25:00:00 Mafuyu's Room 
Kanade
<If we keep this up, we'll be ready to upload our new song the day after tomorrow.>
Mizuki
<Awesome! I put a ton of effort into the video, so I can't wait to see everyone's responses.>
Mizuki
<Great work, everyone!>
Ena
<Hold your horses... Great work? You know we're still not done yet, right?>
Mizuki
<Haha. Yeah, I know... But the quality of our songs has been going up, so I really can't wait to see what people think.>
Ena
<Yeah, that's understandable. Speaking of which, we still don't have the rough draft for our next song.>
Kanade
<Oh, about that...>
Mizuki
<What?>
Kanade
<I'm sorry. I'm going to need more time to figure out the concept for this song.>
Kanade
<So the rough draft is going to take a little longer than usual for me to finish...>
Mafuyu
<K, did you get stuck again...?>
Kanade
<Uh... I've been spending some of my free time here and there to come up with something, but I haven't had much luck...>
Ena
<Okay... Yeah, we all hit a wall sometimes.>
Ena
<But we're all gonna be making small fixes to our current song through the day after tomorrow, so I feel like there's no rush.>
Kanade
<Right. Thank you... But I still want to finish my draft sooner rather than later...>
Mizuki
<Heh heh heh. In that case, leave it to moi!>
Kanade
<Amia?>
Ena
<Hold on. The way you just said that... You're not planning anything funny, are you?>
Mafuyu
<Like another mystery tour?>
Kanade
<Huh?! W-Wait, another scary trip...?>
Mizuki
<Don't worry! This trip won't be scary at all!>
Ena
<This trip? So, we're going somewhere together?>
Mizuki
<Yup! I'm actually in possession of one-day passes to Phoenix Wonderland!>
Mafuyu
<Phoenix Wonderland...>
Mizuki
<That's right! One of the cast members that I'm friends with gave them to me and said that I should visit with everyone in my group!>
Ena
<Wow, that was nice of them.>
Mizuki
<I know, right♪ He builds life-size robots and stuff for his shows... And sometimes performs explosive experiments at school...>
Kanade
<H-He sounds very...interesting.>
Mizuki
<Haha. That's because he always goes all out for his shows!>
Mizuki
<So, why don't we all go to PXL together since I have some tickets?>
Mizuki
<Oh, but they're for a specific date, so we can only go this Sunday...>
Ena
<I'm all for that. Everyone's been talking about how great the night show is online, so I've been meaning to see it.>
Kanade
<PXL... I haven't really gone before.>
Mizuki
<Hey, that's all the more reason for us to go! And it'll be a nice way for us to relax!>
Kanade
<Okay...>
Mafuyu
<K, you're going...?>
Kanade
<Yes... I'm not a fan of crowded places, but I'll go if it can help me compose more songs...>
Ena
<Yeah, why not go? It probably won't be like the mystery tour we went on, but I'm sure you'll find some nice inspiration.>
Mizuki
<And you'll have plenty of chances to take some good selfies during the night show, Enanan♪>
Ena
<That's not why I'm going!>
Mafuyu
<...>
Mafuyu
(Going to an amusement park with everyone...)
Ena
<So, Yuki, how about you? Can you go?>
Mafuyu
<Huh...?>
Mafuyu
<I...>
Mafuyu's Mother
I'll be looking forward to seeing some good results.
Mafuyu
<I can't. I have to take a practice exam that day...>
Mizuki
<Oh, a practice exam...? That's too bad.>
Ena
<A practice exam...?>
Ena
<Yuki, where are you taking it?>
Mafuyu
<At this place by the mall...>
Ena
<Then, PXL's just nearby. Wanna meet up once you're done?>
Mafuyu
<Together...>
Mafuyu
<...>
Mafuyu
<Okay, maybe just for a bit after I finish taking my practice exam...>
*Door Knock*
Mafuyu
<...! Sorry, I need to mute myself for a second.>
*Mute*
*Door Open*
Mafuyu's Mother
Mafuyu? You're still up?
Mafuyu
Yes, I was watching a movie. I thought I could work on my English listening skills if I turned the subtitles off.
Mafuyu's Mother
Ah, that explains why your computer's on. But you don't have to watch it in darkness like this.
Mafuyu
I thought that it'd be bothersome if light seeped out of my room.
Mafuyu's Mother
Hehe. You're such a good girl, Mafuyu. Staying up so late to study like this.
Mafuyu
But I'm sorry for making you worry like this. I promise to go to bed soon.
Mafuyu's Mother
Understood. In that case, good night.
Mafuyu
Good night...
*Door Close*
*Unmute*
Mafuyu
<Sorry for muting myself so suddenly...>
Kanade
<That's okay, but did something happen?>
Mafuyu
<It was my mom telling me to go to bed soon. Anyway, about what we were talking about...>
Mafuyu
<I can't go. I have to see how I did on the practice exam by checking each question after I finish taking it, so you all go without me.>
Mizuki
<Okay... I guess there isn't much we can do about that.>
Mizuki
<But we can always go back on a day when you're not scheduled to take a practice exam!>
Ena
<Yeah, you really should take more time to relax, so don't forget to tell us the next time you're free, okay...?>
Kanade
<Try not to work too hard, Yuki...>
Mafuyu
<Thank you, I won't...>
Mizuki
<Okay, Yuki! See you later!>
Mafuyu
...
Mafuyu
I have to study...
A Very Loose Thread
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The next day Asahina Household - Living Room Mafuyu
Bye, Mom. I'm off to school.
Mafuyu's Mother
Good luck. Oh, you don't have cram school today, so will you be coming home early?
Mafuyu
No, so I'm planning on staying at school to study. I'll be home at my usual time.
Mafuyu's Mother
Hehe. Just as motivated today, I see.
Mafuyu's Mother
But try not to get too focused on studying and forget to come home before curfew, okay?
Mafuyu
Thank you, Mom. I should get going now!
*Door Open*
*Door Close*
Mafuyu's Mother
(Mafuyu's such a good girl...)
Mafuyu's Mother
Oh, I know. I should take this chance to clean her room...
Mafuyu's Mother
A clean environment will make it easier for her to study...
Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy - Class 2-B
*School Bell*
Mafuyu
Hmm... That math study guide should be...
Classmate
Hm? Mafuyu, aren't you gonna go home? Your club's taking a break today, right?
Mafuyu
Yes, but I'd like to get in some studying before going home since I have a practice exam coming up.
Classmate
You're such a straight arrow, Mafuyu. You know it's important to take breaks from time to time, right?
Classmate
But at the same time, you're really smart, so I guess there's nothing to worry about.
Mafuyu
Hehe. I appreciate the concern.
Classmate
Oh, but I need to get to club soon. Bye bye, Mafuyu!
Mafuyu
Bye. See you tomorrow.
*Door Sliding*
Mafuyu
Time to study...
A few hours later Mafuyu
Oh, it's already this late...
Mafuyu
(I've done three passes of the problem sets for the practice exam, so I'm probably ready now...)
Mafuyu
(I should get the results I want since I've done the work...)
Mafuyu
And I should head home soon. Mom's probably waiting for me...
*Door Open*
Mafuyu
I'm home.
Mafuyu
Huh...?
Mafuyu
(Mom's usually here to greet me...)
Mafuyu
Mom, is something the matter? Is everything okay?
Mafuyu's Mother
Um, Mafuyu... Is there anything you're hiding from me?
Mafuyu
What...? No, nothing. Why would I hide anything from you, Mom...?
Mafuyu's Mother
Are you sure?
Mafuyu's Mother
Can you say that while looking straight into my eyes?
Mafuyu
What...?
Mafuyu
(Am I hiding anything...? What can't I tell her about...?)
Mafuyu
(Wait...)
Mafuyu
No, I'm not hiding anything from you. Again, Mom, why would I ever do that...?
Mafuyu's Mother
Then, what is the meaning of this?
Mafuyu
...!
Mafuyu
(My synthesizer...)
Mafuyu's Mother
I found it while cleaning your room just now. You have no use for it, so it's only going to get in the way, no?
Mafuyu's Mother
It must be because your father just let it gather dust after buying it. Anyway, I'm thinking about having it taken away tomorrow...
Mafuyu
Why...?
Mafuyu's Mother
Why? Because you don't need it, right?
Mafuyu
But... I...
The next day Mafuyu's Mother
Ah, you must be the removers. I've gathered everything out front, so if you don't mind hauling it away for us.
Mafuyu's Mother
There's no need for you to stay and watch, Mafuyu. Also, isn't it about time you headed off to cram school?
Mafuyu
Um, okay...
Mafuyu's Mother
Anyway, I need to go pass this circular on to our neighbors.
*Footsteps*
Mafuyu
...
Junk Remover
Phew... That just leaves this synthesizer.
Mafuyu
Oh...
Junk Remover
Yes? Can I help you?
Mafuyu
I'm so sorry... This got mixed in with the junk somehow. We can still use this synthesizer, so you don't need to take it away.
Mafuyu
I'll be sure to let my mother know.
Junk Remover
Okay, understood. Then, we'll haul the other things away.
Mafuyu
Yes, much appreciated.
Mafuyu's Mother
I thought we'd gotten rid of this. What was it doing in your room, Mafuyu?
Mafuyu
Um, so...
Mafuyu
I was thinking that I could invest in my future by learning more about it.
Mafuyu's Mother
What do you mean...?
Mafuyu
One of my friends knows how to play music and I gained some interest after seeing what she can do, so I decided to study music a little.
Mafuyu
You've heard of music therapy, right? I thought it might help me in the future...
Mafuyu's Mother
Oh, I see...
Mafuyu's Mother
I'm so proud of you, Mafuyu. You're taking the initiative by trying to learn new things.
Mafuyu
...!
Mafuyu
Thank you, Mom, so this synthesizer...
Mafuyu's Mother
However...
Mafuyu's Mother
Is this really all that necessary right now?
Mafuyu
Huh...?
Mafuyu's Mother
Yes, music is indeed a wonderful thing and music therapy may prove to serve you well when you do become a doctor.
Mafuyu's Mother
But I'm also worried.
Mafuyu
You're worried...?
Mafuyu's Mother
I'm worried that music will get in the way of your studies and even lead to less-than-ideal results by the time entrance exams roll around.
Mafuyu's Mother
Of course, you're smart, and a good girl above all else, so I'm sure you'll do just fine...
Mafuyu's Mother
But I can't help but wonder if this is going to end up limiting the choices that are available to you in the future.
Mafuyu
Mom...
Mafuyu's Mother
I'm sure you can learn all about music therapy in medical school... And if you wish to relax, I'm sure there are many other ways...
Mafuyu's Mother
Oh, why don't you watch more movies like you did last night? Didn't you say you want to improve your listening skills by turning the subtitles off?
Mafuyu's Mother
I'll ask this teacher I know about any movies that they think will help with that.
Mafuyu
Thank you, Mom... I'm sorry for making you worry so much...
Mafuyu
But...
Mafuyu
(To me... Music is...)
Junior High School Mafuyu
(And nothing's going to change moving forward...?)
Junior High School Mafuyu
(I have to keep wandering in the dark not knowing what I want or what's supposed to be fun?)
Junior High School Mafuyu
(Even when I become a high schooler, go to university and beyond...?)
Mafuyu
(I want to know...)
Mafuyu
(I want to know why this song has such a hold over me...)
Mafuyu
I'll start by copying the melody...
Mafuyu
I'm glad to see that you're so worried about me, Mom...
Mafuyu
But I want to try my hand at music...
Mafuyu's Mother
Mafuyu...
Mafuyu
Of course, I promise not to let it get in the way of my studies and will try not to be too much of a burden on my friend...
Mafuyu's Mother
Is this friend of yours the same age as you...?
Mafuyu
Huh? Yes, just about...
Mafuyu's Mother
I see...
Mafuyu's Mother
That's so marvelous, Mafuyu. I understand why you're so interested in the arts since they can do wonders for your mind.
Mafuyu
So, does that mean...?
Mafuyu's Mother
But is this friend in the process of getting ready for entrance exams...?
Mafuyu
Huh...?
Mafuyu's Mother
If this friend of yours was actually studying for exams and aiming for high-level goals like you, Mafuyu, then I'd be more than happy to let you take this on as a nice, relaxing hobby...
Mafuyu
Studying for exams...?
Mafuyu's Mother
Ah, I see...
Mafuyu's Mother
Mafuyu, I know it's important to be exposed to different kinds of people, but networking with the right people is just as important.
Mafuyu's Mother
So, what you need right now are peers who are studying just as hard as you for entrance exams. Am I wrong...?
Mafuyu's Mother
You surely stand to benefit much more from having friends who are trying to achieve the same kinds of goals as you, Mafuyu.
Mafuyu
Yes, I understand that, but...
Mafuyu
I...
Mafuyu's Mother
Mafuyu...
Mafuyu's Mother
What's gotten into you today? Did I do something that wasn't to your liking...?
Mafuyu's Mother
All I'm trying to do is make sure you have the best future possible...
Mafuyu
Oh...
Mafuyu
I-I'm sorry... I didn't mean to step on your toes...!
Mafuyu
I know you're always putting serious thought into my future, so I apologize for making you worry so much...
Mafuyu's Mother
No, that's okay. If there's something you truly wish to do, I plan on being there to support you.
Mafuyu's Mother
I'm worried about you, so I can't help but state how I feel... However, Mafuyu, it's ultimately your life to live...
Mafuyu's Mother
So you're free to do whatever you like...
Mafuyu
Huh...?
Mafuyu's Mother
If you truly wish to do something, Mafuyu, you're free to do it...
Mafuyu's Mother
Just don't regret your decision, okay...?
Mafuyu
...
Mafuyu
I... I want to...
Mafuyu
I'm sorry, Mom...
Mafuyu
I'll give up on music...
Mafuyu
And I'll use that time to prepare for exams, so you don't have to worry so much about me.
Mafuyu's Mother
You're sure about that...?
Mafuyu
Yes, since my studies come first.
Mafuyu's Mother
Good... I'm so relieved.
Mafuyu's Mother
That means you don't need this synthesizer anymore, right? I'll hold onto it for now.
Mafuyu
Yes, okay. I'm sorry for saying what I did.
Mafuyu
I'll be in my room studying until it's time for dinner...
Mafuyu's Room Mafuyu
Huff... Huff...
Mafuyu
(My chest... It feels so... cold... And painful... My mind feels so overwhelmed...)
Mafuyu
(The way Mom said that remark... I can't get it out of my head...)
Mafuyu's Mother
Just don't regret your decision, okay...?
*Nightcord Notification*
Mafuyu
A notification...? It's from Mizuki...
Mizuki
<Can you come over to SEKAI? There's something I wanna tell everyone!>
Mafuyu
SEKAI...
Mafuyu
I should go to SEKAI...
SEKAI's Newest Arrival
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Empty SEKAI Mafuyu
(My head... I'm having trouble focusing... But I need to find the others...)
Mafuyu
Where are they...?
Mafuyu
(There they are...)
Mafuyu
(Hm? What's going on...? They're acting a little different than usual...)
Mizuki
It's okay. Don't be scared... Let's be friends!
Ena
You know that's just gonna scare him more, right?
Mafuyu
What are you all doing...?
Kanade
Oh, Mafuyu.
Luka
Hehe. Well, you may just want to see for yourself.
MEIKO
...
Miku
So... Do you think you can say hello?
???
I'll try...
Mafuyu
Huh...?
Len
Um... So... Uh...
Len
I-It's nice to meet you...
Mizuki
Nice to meet you, Len!
Len
O-Okay...
Mizuki
Hmm... He really doesn't want to come out from behind Miku...
Kanade
Maybe he's shy... Or just embarrassed...
Ena
A mix of both from what I can tell.
Mafuyu
So, there's another...
Mizuki
Yeah, exactly! I came over to SEKAI to take a break from what I was doing and saw Len here!
Mizuki
I felt like I had to tell all of you immediately, so I sent out messages in a hurry.
Ena
I mean, you could've just told us that instead of saying, "There's something I need to tell everyone."
Mizuki
Okay, sorry!
Mizuki
But it's nice to see more faces in SEKAI!
Kanade
I agree... But Len still doesn't seem very comfortable here...
Miku
I spoke with him a little before you all came here, but he's still a bit nervous it seems...
Ena
And yet, he's sticking close to you, Miku...
MEIKO
Probably because Miku's the one who found him and brought him over to where we were...
Mafuyu
I see...
Luka
Hehe. Don't be afraid to open up to us a little more, okay?
Len
U-Um...
Rin
Luka. You're scaring Len.
Luka
Oh? He seems quite afraid of you too, Rin.
Rin
Huh...?
Rin
That's not true, is it...?
Ena
Now you're just putting words in his mouth...
Mizuki
Haha... Let's get to know Len by taking it slow.
Kanade
Right...
Mafuyu
...
Mafuyu
(I feel a little better now...)
Mafuyu
(But...)
Mafuyu's Mother
Just don't regret your decision, okay...?
Mafuyu
...
Kanade
Mafuyu?
Miku
What's wrong...? You look like you're in pain.
Kanade
Did something happen...?
Mafuyu
No, nothing happened...
Ena
You know we're all worried because your face says otherwise, right?
Ena
Why don't you just tell us in your own words?
Mafuyu
My own words...
Mafuyu
My practice exam...
Mafuyu
I have to keep studying for it, but...
Mafuyu
My mom found my synthesizer...
Kanade
Your synthesizer...?
Mizuki
Wait, Mafuyu... Is that true...?
Mafuyu
Yes...
Mizuki
Yikes... Her of all people...
Ena
Slow down. Don't jump ahead like that. Why is it a bad thing that Mafuyu's mom found her synthesizer...?
Mizuki
Oh, it's not that it's a bad thing, but it could get kinda ugly...
Kanade
Hang on... Have you not told her about us making music?
Mafuyu
No... Because I think all she wants me to do is study.
Mafuyu
She even tried to get rid of the synthesizer in my room once already...
Kanade & Ena
What...?!
Ena
You're kidding, right? Who goes that far to make their kid study?!
Mafuyu
Luckily, I was able to save it from the junk removers that time...
Kanade
But you said your mom found it back in your room. Does that mean...?
Mafuyu
Yes...
Mafuyu
She said she's going to hold onto it, which probably means she's going to toss it at some point...
Miku
Mafuyu...
Ena
That's horrible. She's taking your stuff away even though you haven't done anything wrong...
Len
...
Mizuki
Um, Mafuyu, mind telling us a little more about your mom...?
Mafuyu
...
Mafuyu
I doubt you'll find it all that interesting...
Mizuki
Yeah, there's that. And I get that talking to someone else about your own family isn't easy.
Mizuki
So, you don't have to tell us if you don't want to.
Mizuki
All I'm saying is that if it'll take a load off your mind, we'd be more than happy to hear what you have to say.
Mafuyu
Hear what I have to say...?
Mafuyu
Okay...
Wavering Heart
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Empty SEKAI Mizuki
So, Mafuyu, what's your mom like...?
Mafuyu
She's a normal person...
Ena
A normal person doesn't try to throw away someone else's stuff without asking them first.
Ena
You mentioned how she tried to get rid of your synthesizer before. Didn't that bother you at all?
Mafuyu
Bother me...?
Mafuyu
...
Mafuyu
But she's always talking about how it's for the sake of my future...
Mafuyu
Instead of spending my time on music, I should be doing things that will help me with entrance exams... Because that's what is best for me...
Mafuyu
So... I have to... Give up music...
Mafuyu
Give up music and...
Mafuyu
...
Kanade
Mafuyu...
Ena
...
Ena
But you need it, right? Which means you have to tell your parents.
Ena
You don't have to just keep quiet and do what they tell you to do...
Mafuyu
But I'm not...
Mafuyu
Because I believe what my mom says about me is all true...
Ena
That's exactly what I mean by you doing as you're told...
Mizuki
Ena, I get that you're worried about Mafuyu, but let's take a step back for a minute.
Mizuki
Despite all of this, Mafuyu cares a lot about her mom...
Ena
No, I understand that part but...
Ena
But do you really think everything she says is right, Mafuyu...?
Mafuyu
Yes...
Mafuyu
I do...
Ena
Okay...
Ena
But you wouldn't have come here if some part of you thought she wasn't right, don't you think...?
Mafuyu
Huh...?
Ena
I mean, your mom's saying that you should be studying instead of messing around with music, right?
Ena
If you really thought she was right, you'd be holed up in your room right now studying for whatever.
Mafuyu
B-But...
Mafuyu
I'll give up on music...
Mafuyu
And I'll use that time to prepare for exams, so you don't have to worry so much about me.
Mafuyu
I should go to SEKAI...
Mafuyu
I...
Mafuyu
I don't know what to do...
Mizuki
Alright, let's all just take a deep breath! And Mafuyu seems pretty exhausted, so why don't we talk about this another time?
Mizuki
Oh, I know! We should throw Len a welcoming party and give him a chance to get to know everyone!
Len
Huh? Me...?
Rin
Okay, but this is really sudden...
Luka
Hehe. That sounds nice. Will you be joining us, MEIKO?
MEIKO
I don't mind welcoming him, but I'll leave the merrymaking to the rest of you...
Mizuki
Everyone else in?
Ena
Sure. I mean, there's no reason not to...
Kanade
I'm okay with it too...
Mafuyu
I can't until I finish taking my practice exam...
Mizuki
Oh, right...
Mafuyu
Sorry... I should head back for the night.
Mafuyu
I really need to study.
Kanade
Mafuyu...!
Mafuyu
Yes...?
Kanade
I know I'm not in a position to be saying this...
Kanade
I understand just how much your mom means to you... But I also don't want you to be too hard on yourself.
Kanade
Because I don't like seeing you in pain, Mafuyu...
Mizuki
Say, Mafuyu...
Mizuki
I really think you should just do what you want to do. You don't have to listen to absolutely everything your parents say!
Mizuki
So it's totally okay for you to go and visit PXL if you get tired of studying!
Mafuyu
(PXL...)
Mafuyu
Okay, thank you...
Mafuyu
I'll see you later...
Len
Oh...
Kanade
Mafuyu...
Kanade
Isn't there anything we can do to help Mafuyu...?
Mizuki
I get how you feel, Kanade, but I feel like you're already giving her a ton of support.
Rin
Yeah. I mean, you're composing music just for her.
Rin
At the same time, I understand your concern...
Luka
Hehe. Since you're just as worried, right, Rin?
Rin
Shut up.
Kanade
...
Miku
Um, Kanade?
Miku
If you're that worried about Mafuyu, why don't you all try working on a song together...?
Kanade
Huh...?
Miku
Mafuyu seems to be most at ease whenever she's creating music with all of you.
Miku
So...
Ena
Yeah, that might be our best option at this point...
Ena
Mafuyu might not know it herself, but what we do definitely means a lot to her.
Kanade
Right...
Mizuki
Which means we should visit PXL as soon as we can to give Kanade a chance to have fun and come up with song ideas!
Mizuki
My original plan was for the four of us to go together, but I'd rather not force anything on anyone...
Ena
But it should still be worth the trip if it means helping Mafuyu, right?
Kanade
I agree...
Kanade
Thank you all very much. For Mafuyu's sake, I promise to finish my rough draft as soon as possible.
Miku
Okay, Kanade, good luck.
Len
Mafuyu...
Len
Is she going to be okay...?
Mafuyu's Room Mafuyu
...
Ena
But do you really think everything she says is right, Mafuyu...?
Ena
But you wouldn't have come here if some part of you thought she wasn't right, don't you think...?
Mafuyu
...
Mafuyu
Why can't I...?
Hearts & Lost Children
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The day of the practice exam Asahina Household - Living Room Mafuyu
Okay, Mom, I'm off to take the practice exam...
Mafuyu's Mother
Good luck, Mafuyu. You won't be home much later than usual, right?
Mafuyu
Oh, I have to see how I did for each question before I can come home, so I may run a little late. I'll let you know when I start heading back.
Mafuyu's Mother
Understood. I'll be wishing you the best, so please get there safe.
Mafuyu
Thank you, bye.
Scramble Crossing
*Chattering*
Mafuyu
The exam's taking place... I think over there...
Mafuyu
... I have to go...
*Footsteps*
Miyamasuzaka Mafuyu
(My legs feel... So heavy...)
Mafuyu
(It's not actually that far from the station, but it's taking me so long to get there.)
Mafuyu
I have to get an A... Mom's counting on me...
Mafuyu
(But...)
Mafuyu
(My chest... It feels so cold...)
Mafuyu
(Why...? I just want her to be happy...)
Mafuyu's Mother
I'll be looking forward to seeing some good results.
Mafuyu
(I can't disappoint her...)
Ena
But you wouldn't have come here if some part of you thought she wasn't right, don't you think...?
Mafuyu
(I have to...)
*Notification*
Mafuyu
A message...? From who...?
Mafuyu
*Gasp*
Mafuyu's Mother
<Are you at the testing center now? Good luck with the practice exam.>
Mafuyu's Mother
<I'll be looking forward to hearing good news.>
Mafuyu
...
Mafuyu
Huff... Huff...
Mafuyu
(This is awful... My insides feel like they're getting all twisted up... I'm having trouble breathing...)
Mafuyu
(But I have to get there soon...)
Mafuyu
(If I don't take this exam, she'll...)
Mafuyu's Mother
If you truly wish to do something, Mafuyu, you're free to do it...
Mafuyu's Mother
Just don't regret your decision, okay...?
Mafuyu
...
Mafuyu
I...
*Notification*
Mafuyu
Huh...? Who just...?
Mizuki
<Heya! Mafuyu, you about to take that practice exam? The rest of us just met up at PXL!>
Mizuki
<I know you said you won't be able to make it, but you're welcome to join us if you finish scoring yourself and stuff early!>
Mafuyu
I have to go...
Staff
One student?
Mafuyu
Yes...
Staff
Thank you. Please enjoy your visit to Phoenix Wonderland!
Phoenix Wonderland Mafuyu
Why did I come here...?
Mafuyu
(If I go back now, I can still make it in time...)
Mafuyu
(I have to go back, but...)
Mafuyu
...
???
<Mafuyu...>
*Hologram Appearing*
Mafuyu
Miku...? You too, Len...?
Len
<U-Um...>
Miku
<The last time you visited SEKAI, you looked like you were in pain.>
Miku
<And Len wanted to see how you were doing.>
Mafuyu
I see...
Miku
<But Mafuyu... Where is this...?>
???
Mafuyu!
*Hurried Footsteps*
Mafuyu
Hello, everyone...
Kanade
Hm? Miku? Len...? I didn't realize you two were also here.
Len
<*Nod*>
Mizuki
Wait, Mafuyu, what about your practice exam? Was there a last-minute schedule change or something?
Ena
If that's the case, you should've let us know that you were coming. Oh, who am I kidding...? At least we ran into you...
Ena
Hang on. Are you skipping it? No, that's not something you'd do either...
Mafuyu
...
Ena
Mafuyu?
Kanade
Is everything okay, Mafuyu...?
Mafuyu
I don't know...
Ena
You don't know...?
Mafuyu
I really don't...
Len
<...>
Mizuki
Alright, why don't we go for a little walk...?
Mizuki
We don't really know what's going on and you don't have to tell us if you don't feel up to it.
Mizuki
But since we're here... I know it might be hard to get in the mood to have fun, so let's at least try to enjoy the scenery and stuff!
Mizuki
And you're free to leave whenever you like. We won't stop you.
Mafuyu
...
Mafuyu
Okay...
Mizuki
Alright, that settles that! Let's go, everyone!
Mizuki
This is your guys' first time at PXL too, right, Miku? Wanna check it out with us?
Miku
Okay.
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Phoenix Wonderland
*Crowd Chattering*
Len
<Oh wow...!>
Miku
<Looks like everyone's enjoying themselves.>
Len
<Yeah, they're all smiling.>
Ena
So many people. I don't remember having to do so much maneuvering the last time I was here.
Mizuki
You can probably thank the night show for going viral online. They've been traveling to do shows as ambassadors too, so more people from further away have apparently been visiting the park.
Kanade
I see... You seem to know a lot about this, Mizuki.
Mizuki
Well, I'm friends with someone from the cast. He even directed the original night show, so I kinda want all of us to see it if we have the time...
Mafuyu
...
Kanade
Are you okay, Mafuyu?
Mafuyu
Yes...
Mafuyu
(The exam's already started...)
Mafuyu
(What's Mom going to say... After supporting me so much too.)
Mafuyu
(Maybe if I go back now, I can still...)
???
Huh? Asahina?
Mafuyu
Huh...?
Mizuki
Sorry, Miku, you guys gotta hide!
Miku
<O-Okay...!>
Mafuyu
Otori...?
Emu
Eep!!
Emu
I-Is everything okay? You seem even less cheerful than you usually... No, wait! I mean, something seems different...
Mafuyu
No, it's okay. I'm just fine...
Mafuyu
But what are the odds of us meeting here like this? Are you here to enjoy the park as well?
Emu
Oh, I'm actually about to do a show! I'm one of the cast members here!
Mafuyu
Oh, that's right... I'm sorry. I remember you mentioning that now.
Emu
No, that's fine! Are you here with your friends today, Asahina?
Mafuyu
Yes, I am...
Ena
You're a cast member...? Does that mean you're gonna be in the night show?
Emu
Yes! We'll be doing a show at the Wonder Stage before the night show too, so please come and watch if you can!
Mizuki
Thanks! We were just talking about seeing it!
Emu
Hehe...! I'll do my best to make you all feel really wonderhoy!
Kanade
Wonderhoy...?
Emu
So, um... Asahina...
Mafuyu
Hm...?