Now I see. I can use the washi paper this way too!

*Giggle* You sure are into it, Kotori.

Uh-huh! I received so much free washi paper that I thought I might as well make something new with it.

You sure learned a lot from making those paper fans, huh? That washi artisan was delighted that you were fervently asking them questions.

I really enjoyed it too. I never expected that I'd get to have such a wonderful experience.

And guess what! I've been trying out a bunch of things, and it turns out washi paper is tougher than I thought, so I think I can make costumes with it.

We could make it into something pleated like this, and if we fold it, we can add some darts and have it be more form-fitting.

Wow! It'd be incredible if you could really make a washi paper outfit!

Hehe. I want to make some cute outfits for everyone, so I'm going to study up even more!

If everything goes well with my mock-up, I'd like to find paper in colors that suit each member.

Like maybe bright orange would suit Honoka, or perhaps a deeper, carrot kind of orange.

I'm aiming to find the color that best suits each member. *Giggle* This will be fun!

You look so excited that you're making me excited too.

Up until now, I thought that I had to try hard so I won't get left behind, and there were times when I got myself into a bit of a panic…

But taking on a new challenge is bringing out new ideas that I never thought of during my earlier efforts. It feels like I'm seeing so much more now!

I'm glad that trying out something new really worked out for you!

*Giggle* Thanks. I couldn't have done it without you!

Me? But I didn't do anything.

That's not true. Having you around gives me a boost in motivation.

I wonder why. Maybe it's because you're such a hard worker.

You'll embarrass me if you keep talking like that… But thank you.

Hehe. I'd love to keep spending all my time just like this with a shy, hard worker like you.

I feel the same way! Let's give it our all, Kotori!

Right!