It's so busy! I didn't expect such a huge crowd of people. Is this a famous event or something?

In some circles, yes. It's a chance to eat sweets made by future confectioners.

They hold it quite regularly, but it still gets packed full every time.

Though I only just found out about it yesterday. I came across it on Nijigasaki High School's website and looked it up afterward. What I told you is all I know.

That's more than enough. I think our eyes and taste buds will do the research from here on.

Right. Why judge from afar when we can get right into it?

Come to think of it, what were you doing looking at another school's website?

Nijigasaki High School is not just known for its size, but the great achievements obtained by its life design course and other specialty programs, club activities, and more.

The students have high aspirations, it's popular amongst parents, and it has a good reputation on a wider scale as well. I'd say it's the ideal academic setting.

I figured Otonokizaka could take a page or two out of their book.

No rest for the weary, even on the weekends, huh? Well, I do like that about you, Eli-chi.

Hm? Who could it be… Setsuna? Hello? What's the matter?

[Taking out phone.]

Sorry for the sudden call. I just wanted to let you know that the life design course will be holding a baking presentation at Nijigasaki today.

Oh, I know.

You do? Then I can jump straight into my main topic. I will be participating in the event myself and would love for you to come. I'll have a special cake just for you!

Hang on… I don't remember you being enrolled in the life design course, Setsuna.

No, I'm enrolled in the regular course, but I'm filling in for Kanata due to a sudden turn of events.

What? Did something happen to her?

Her little sister Haruka caught a cold and she wanted to look after her, so I made an offer to take her place!

I see. She must be quite worried about her. But are you really okay with taking her place on such short notice?

Yes, Kanata prepared the recipe and ingredients all in advance, so I should have no issues!

For some reason, Kanata tried to stop me. She said it'd be fine if her ingredients went to waste, but I could never let such a thing happen.

Wait, Kanata tried to stop you?

I'm sure she was just so concerned for Haruka, she wasn't thinking straight. In any case, I'll be waiting for you in the home economics room.

Oh, wait!

[Putting phone away.]

What did Setsuna want?

I have a bad feeling about this… Let's go home, Nozomi.

Why? It sounded like she was inviting you over.

Yeah, but…

Then what are we waiting for? Let's go!

No, really! I'm fine!

I'll take you there, Eli-chi!

N-Nooooo!