Piano four-hands? That's when two people play on the same piano, right? You and Riko are going to play a song like that together?

Yup. It was supposed to just be Riko's recital, but she wanted to try playing a piece together, so she asked me to join her.

This is a rare opportunity, so we've been talking about how we're really going to have to buckle down and practice before the show.

That sounds great! Knowing you two, I'm sure you'll be performing perfectly in sync with each other. May I come to the recital?

Of course! I keep daydreaming about how fun it's going to be to perform with Riko. So be sure you're there, all right?

The day of the recital…

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Maki and Riko's four-handed performance, huh? *Giggle* Seeing Maki so happy puts a big smile on my face, too.

But, hang on… Kasumi's late.

If she doesn't get here soon we won't be able to go gift shopping together.

*Munch* *Munch* Eli! Sorry to keep you waiting!

Kasumi! What's with all the bread?!

Oh, Eli! *Munch* This here's a present for Maki, obviously! *Munch*

A little bread to snack on is not a bad idea at all. Hang on, why are you already eating it?!

Th-This one's mine! I got one just for Maki, don't worry!

I got it from this super popular bakery. It's been featured in all sorts of magazines! I had to wait in line for two whole hours to get these baked treasures!

It's that popular, huh? You are always on top of the latest trends.

*Giggle* And since I'm such a talented baker, I knew I could make it myself after just one bite. So not only am I on top of the latest trends, I'm a passionate learner too.

Oh, and don't worry! I also bought an assortment of candies everyone loves just in case the bread isn't filling enough.

Th-The little ones? I don't know if that's appropriate…

Yoshiko and Karin are picking out a present for Riko, right?

I'm gonna give a way better present than whatever they come up with! A regular old present isn't gonna cut it!

I don't think we need to make it a competition, but I do understand wanting to choose something really nice.

I can just see it now! Maki's gonna be SO hungry after she's done playing!

She'll cry out, “Oh my gosh, I'm just STARVING after all that piano playing! If only I had some fancy bread to eat!”

Really?! I can't picture that at all. Though, I suppose it wouldn't be too unusual to be a little hungry after a performance.

Okay, you've got me. I think Maki will actually really love this.

Yay! So that about wraps up our gift shopping then!

Oh, but…I would kind of like to give her a present that's not food-related. Do you mind?

I think just the bread alone is pretty awesome… But you wanna sandwich that awesome between even more awesome, huh?!

You're more cunning than I thought you'd be in these matters. Maybe you could give me some pointers?

Cunning?! I don't have any kind of ulterior motive. I was just thinking it'd be more lavish if we had something that wasn't food, that's all.

Well, when you put it that way, I guess you're right. Maki will probably be even happier that way. Let's go looking for another present!

Thanks, Kasumi!

We're gonna choose a present that Maki's definitely gonna love!