Mmm… Something smells good…

Seriously. Makes me wanna try one of everything.

Every stall has such tasty-looking food!

Anything in particular you would recommend?

I'd recommend every single one of the stalls here.

Ohh, you're just trying to confuse me!

Whenever I visit a festival I never skip yakisoba. But I saw a sign for buttered potatoes with unlimited toppings so now I wanna stop there…

Don't forget dessert!

For now, I'm just going to eat some candied fruit while I weigh my options.

Starting with candied fruits that are tasty but don't fill up your tummy… That's a smart strategy, Riko.

I'd like some of the rice crackers with sauce. Drawing little words and pictures on them with the sauce is always fun.

Ahh, it's impossible to decide!

Hey, wait a sec. Where'd Honoka's group go?

Oh, there they are! They're talking with the person running that stall.

Maybe they know each other.

[Fade in/out.]

Sorry about that!

Our apologies. We simply had to stop and chat.

Was that a friend of yours?

We've been running into each other here every year since we were kids. We're practically cousins at this point!

Ohh, that makes sense! I know people like that at my local festivals too!

Since you were kids, you said? So you've known each other a long time, then.

I know what that's like. I'm friends with the lady who runs the food truck I always hit up.

Huh? Something smells good… *Sniff*

Oh yeah, look what I got! When I told her how many friends I had with me, she gave me extra and said we should all eat it together!

Okonomiyaki! Packed with extra seafood!

And mini castella cakes! Look how cute they are!

I want some!

Let's sit over there and have a little picnic.

What's up with that big crowd of people?

Hey, Lanzhu! Wait!

You're too fast! Slow down! You too, Rin!

R-Rin! Wait!

They aren't listening… We'll just have to chase after them.

[Fade in/out.]

*Huff* *Puff* Finally caught up, zura…

Look at this! I think they're about to hold some kind of contest. Maybe it's not too late for us to join?

A contest? Oh, it's the ice water purification ritual contest.

*Whine* I can't believe how many people participate in this thing every year.

What kinda contest is it?

If it's something fun, we'd love to join in too.

Basically, you drench yourself from head to toe with buckets of ice cold water. It comes from a ritual believed to purify your soul. Tons of people line up for it every year!

So it's kind of like swimming in winter?

Something like that, yes.

Uhh, no thanks. I'm out.

Me too. I'll stay thawed, thank you very much!

This sounds like the very definition of “Cool Japan!” I'm in!

Whaaat?!

Okay, yes, they allow anyone to participate, but you could catch a cold!

Don't worry about me! I'm immune to germs!

Lanzhu, I don't know if this is a good idea…

Forget it, Rina. There's no stopping Lanzhu when she gets that look in her eyes. All we can do now is pray that she doesn't get sick…

You're so wise, Shioriko…

You just wait and see! I'm gonna shine brighter than all other competitors and win this contest by a landslide!

Every visitor to this festival will go home talking about how they got to see Lanzhu…Err, I mean Nijigasaki!

Wait a second, wait a second. You're saying Nijigasaki is number one?

I don't care either way, but I don't want anyone thinking we bailed without putting up a fight.

What would make anyone think that?

Well, that's just the way Kanan's mind operates… I guess.

Someone's gotta join and represent μ's too! I volunteer myself!

Whaaat?! Rin, you end up shivering with chills every year just from watching the contest!

She's right, Rin. You shouldn't force yourself…

I'll be fine. Just promise you'll cheer me on!

I wonder if this contest even has winners and losers in the first place. Rina-chan Board says, “Question mark?”

Everyone's too psyched up to stop now. Might as well let them do as they please…

We will have to cheer for them at the top of our lungs!

[Fade in/out.]

Ohh, I feel like I'm going to freeze just watching them!

Look, there they are, zura. Lanzhu! Kanan! Rin! You can do it!!

All three of you, do your best! Remember! If you can clear your mind of all worldly thoughts, even fire will feel cool to the touch!

Bring it on! Gimme every bucket you've got!

Yeah, me too! Determination!

Nothing to fear but fear itself! Come on!

AAAIIIEEE!

IT'S SO COLD!!

I'M FREEZING!