This is…the best place to find cutting-edge Japanese culture!

Yeah, I don't know if I'd go that far. Although, well, you can definitely learn a lot about what kids our age are into by coming here.

Nico, thank you so much for bringing me here! I wanted to learn all about this stuff! Can I give you a hug as thanks?

Wh-Whoa now! Out here in public?! In broad daylight?! I-I mean, I guess you can…if you're really that happy.

Then let's shake hands instead. *Giggle* It's so colorful and sparkly here. It's so “lit” and “hype!”

What? I can understand “hype,” but what does “lit” mean?

It means something is really awesome or really fun.

Since when has it ever meant that?! Just say “awesome” or “fun” like a normal person!

But I want to get more familiar with Japanese. I want to use more words I didn't know.

Hmm, I suppose that's admirable enough.

*Giggle* Ai's always teaching me new words, you know!

I see. It all makes sense now.

New words are good and all, but there's a lot you can learn from here too. Let's see… Here it is. Look, I'm gonna get this.

[Fade in/out.]

Oh wow! It's so cute! So fluffy, colorful, and sparkly! It's rainbow-colored!

Heheh! This is my favorite place ever. They use real fresh-squeezed fruit juice, so it even smells amazing.

Yeah, it really does. Thank you, Nico. Time for me to try it!

Oh wow! It melted as soon as it touched my tongue! It's so good! I can totally vibe with this!

There's that weird slang again! Just say you think it tastes good and that you're happy! Using normal words!

*Sigh* Whatever. You're really going to town on it. If you like it that much, I guess it was worth it for me to show you this place.

*Giggle* There are so many flavors mixed in. Oh, that must be why it's a rainbow! It's just like the rainbow of people in Nijigasaki too!

*Munch* Yeah, this place definitely has the best cotton candy. I've gotta tell Honoka and the other girls about it next time we meet.

Aw, that's sweet of you to think of them! I guess we both just really love our friends.