Ch. 40 Ep. 6: Sensational Service Area!
The minibus makes a stop at a service area for a break. Everyone is curious to see what a service area is like at night… What kind of stuff do they have there, anyway?
Kaoruko
Aaand we've made it to the service area!
Kaoruko
You all must be pretty tired after sitting for so long. Let's have a nice, long break.
Kaoruko
All right, we'll leave in… Let's say, an hour from now. Remember to be careful and stay aware of your surroundings as you explore the service area! Got it?
Everyone
Okaaay!
[Fade in/out.]
Player
This is pretty exciting, huh?
Ayumu
Yeah. I mean, we never go out alone this late at night.
Karin
*Giggle* You two sound like you're out on an adventure.
Ayumu
*Chuckle* That's what it feels like.
Lanzhu
Hey, this is definitely the service area that Rina was talking about, right?
Lanzhu
There's something I'm looking for here. Let's go check it out!
Shioriko
What are you looking for?
Lanzhu
You'll just have to find out for yourself when we get there! Let's go!
Shioriko
W-Wait up, Lanzhu!
Mia
Oops, she's gone. That Lanzhu is like a big kid sometimes.
Mia
Let's take our time looking around, Rina.
Rina
Yeah. I've already investigated what I want to see on my phone.
Ai
Hey, where do they sell that food that looks like takoyaki with shrimp inside of it again?
Mia
Wow, that sounds good. Let's start by looking for that. I'd like to try it myself!
Rina
They sell that…over this way. Let's go.
Setsuna
Would you like to check out the souvenir shop with me? I want to buy a wooden sword!
Karin
A wooden sword?!
Shizuku
D-Do they actually sell stuff like that here?
Setsuna
Yes! I've always wanted one, and this is the perfect opportunity to buy one! It's a very popular souvenir item, you know!
Shizuku
Maybe in Kyoto, but I'm not so sure about here…
Kasumi
Ohhh, now that you mention it, I think I saw one during a school trip when I was in middle school.
Setsuna
Kyoto… I guess they probably won't have them here, then…
Kasumi
Oh, but… Hey! Um… we'll never know unless we search for it, so let's go have a look.
Kasumi
Besides, I wanna find something cute for myself, too! Okay?
Setsuna
Kasumi…! Okay, let's go!
Emma
*Sniff* *Sniff* Something smells good! I wonder what it is.
Kanata
Ooh, it might be melon bread! I heard this place is famous for its melon bread. Let's go see!
Emma
Okay!
Player
…There they all go. So, what should we do?
Ayumu
Hmm… Let's just take a stroll for now.
[Fade in/out.]
Player
Huh? Why're you all gathered together like this? Did you already find what you were looking for?
Setsuna
We couldn't find a wooden sword, but we did find something tasty!
Emma
This melon bread is sooo buono!
Lanzhu
The meat on these pork-wrapped rice balls is sliced very thinly, but they still have so much flavor!
Ai
These shrimp balls are packed with tons of shrimp! They're super delicious!
Ai
Here, Karin, have a bite.
Rina
Have some of this too.
Lanzhu
You've just gotta try the meat-wrapped rice balls, Karin! You'll regret it if you don't! Here!
Karin
I-I'm fine. I'm trying to not eat anything this late.
Kasumi
Aww, but I wanna share yummy things with you!
Shioriko
Hey, Karin. Why not make the next 24 hours a cheat day?
Karin
A cheat day? You mean…
Shioriko
Yes. A day where you don't have to stop yourself from eating whatever you want.
Shizuku
Oh, right! That came up when I was researching beauty stuff for the fansite campaign!
Shioriko
You have to be very strict when it comes to dietary restrictions, but sometimes you should—
Karin
Sometimes we should just ignore them, right? I get it.
Karin
*Giggle* Sounds good to me!
Lanzhu
All right, Karin! Open wide!
Karin
Ahhh… Mm, that's good! The sweet sauce goes really well with the meat and rice.
Ai
Have some of my food, too! Here you go!
Emma
Have some melon bread! Open your mouth for me, Karin!
Karin
H-Hey now! Stop trying to feed me all at once! It's so embarrassing!
Ayumu
*Giggle* I've hardly ever seen Karin so flustered.
Player
You could say that again. Today's a special day, huh?
Ayumu
And now it's your turn to open wide! I'll give you some of the oden I just bought.
Player
Huh?! I-I'm fine, thanks! C'mon now, Ayumu!
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