How was Karin's shoot? It wasn't her usual amateur modeling gig, right?

Yeah, it was the swimsuit shoot she got through an audition. You should have seen it. She was increeedible!

As soon as she hears that shutter snap, she transforms into all of these other Karins! Glamorous Karin, cool Karin, mischievous Karin…

You could really feel her passion. It felt like I was watching her perform as a school idol.

That sounds amazing. I wish I could've gone. I'll definitely have to buy the magazine when it comes out.

Let's look through it together!

Sure!

Oh, there you are! I was looking for you.

Huh? Something up, Kanata?

I wanted to let you know I'll probably be late for the club today. I'm taking part in that pâtissier contest I was talking about, so I'll be joining after practicing for that.

Understood. I'll let the others know too. Is there anything I can do to help?

Oh, thanks, haha. I suppose I will ask for your help then. Can I rope you in too, Ayumu?

Just say the word!

I'm going to try out a whooole bunch of recipes, so I will be needing your taste buds!

Ohhh, that sounds fun!

*Giggle* That doesn't sound like helping. It sounds like letting you treat us.

Don't let your guard down just yet. I'm going to make so much stuff that you'll be begging for it to end!

Yes ma'am!

Oh… By the way, did that girl you wanted to join you in the contest say she'd do it?

Ah, I'm afraid she turned me down.

I'm a little nervous about taking part all by myself, but I'll just have to work extra hard.

Watching you and the girls in the Game Creator Contest really inspired me.

I was so impressed with how hard the four of you worked. It gave me so much energy and courage.

That's why I want to put everything I've got into taking on this challenge.

You see, cooking is just as much fun for me as being a school idol.

So I'm going lone wolf on this one. *Howl*

Hahaha! I'll do my best to help! I'll try as many new recipes as you want, anytime!

Okay, thanks!

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Oh, and we're all done. Mmm, smells so good.

Nice. This looks perfectly baked, if I do say so myself.

And next up we have Mr. Chiffon Cake. My, haven't you grown!

*Giggle* Now this is fun.

…………

…Why was I ever scared of something so fun?

[Fade in/out.]

All right! Time to take on the challenge all by myself!

Kanata?

Gaaah!

Oh, hello, Tsumugi. What's up? Oh, are you locking up the room? Sorry, I'll leave now.

Actually, I…

Hm?

I wanted to explain why I decided not to join you at the pâtissier contest.

Do you mind?

Of course not.

I can't bake anymore.

What do you mean?

…I'm afraid to.

Huh?

If I try baking, something bad could happen all over again. I could hurt someone…

When I think about what it would be like if that happened, I get too scared to bake anything.

I had no idea…

So, I'm sorry. I can't take part in the pâtissier contest.

[Fade in/out.]

Maybe it would have been better if I'd followed up with some more questions back when I asked you…

But you looked so stressed that I didn't want to push you to say anymore.