So this is a diner…

What's up, Shio-ti? You look tense.

Oh, I apologize. I actually have never set foot in a diner before.

Whaaat?! Really?!

What sort of restaurants do you usually go to? Are they, like, fancy sushi restaurants, or where chefs cook on an iron grill right in front of you?

I hardly ever eat out. My mother cooks all of my meals for me.

Home-cooked meals are the best.

Do you ever stop by anywhere after school, then? I'd love to take you to that taiyaki shop that we all went to together, once.

After school? Until now I have just gone straight home. I also have a limited allowance as well.

Your allowance… Is it, like, a million yen?

It's 3,000 yen per month.

Whoa, really?! That's the same as me! Aren't you super rich, though?

It's the truth. I would not lie about my allowance.

Also, though my household may be slightly better off than average, I don't contribute to our income at all.

*Giggle* Well, let's make your first time at a diner a memorable experience!

It's a special occasion, so order anything you like! But, you'll have to pay for it yourself.

It isn't your treat?

Shioriko, here's a menu.

Oh my goodness, there are so many items. I'll have a tough time deciding what to order.

Why don't we order self-serve drinks for all of us first?

All right. I'm gonna go get my drink!

[Fade in/out.]

We came here today to bond more with you, Shioriko. Also, we wanted to give you this.

What is it?

We heard that you didn't know what song to write, so we all thought about what kind of song would suit you. I wrote down some ideas about the impressions I get from you.

What?

I picked out some songs by artists who seem similar to you, Shioriko.

I drew a picture of what you seem like to me.

I recorded myself humming some melodies I came up with while thinking of you.

Oh, wow… You did all of this for me?

I have some ideas, too! In my head, Shioriko, the theme song of an enemy commander in this very famous movie would suit you. Do you know it?

The commander wears a mask that really makes him look like an antihero. Though he's the movie's antagonist, he's arguably even more popular than the main character!

Are you talking about that villain who has a laser sword?

That's the one! I brought the soundtrack with me. Please give it a listen, Shioriko!

…

This isn't quite what I had in mind.

Aw, really?! I thought it was perfect for you.

Now I am really curious about your mental image of me, Setsuna. I would certainly like to ask you more about it, but for now…

*Giggle* Thank you so much.

All right, let's all give Shioriko the stuff we've brought for her. I hope this gives you some inspiration.

I am very grateful. I will certainly use all of them to inspire me.

I'm baaack! This is my special Kasumin concoction…

Wait, what?! You all gave Shioko your inspiration items already? No fair! I had something, too!

Thank you, Kasumi.

I promise, mine is the most inspiring thing of the bunch! Also, here's a special beverage that I made just for you, Shioko!

For me? Let me try it.

Whaddaya think?

I-It's delicious! What is in it?

Heh heh. It's my special Kasumin blend of five yummy juices.

I did not know you could make your own drinks here. Diners are impressive.

Uh, hello? You're supposed to be impressed by my ingenuity!