I'm here! Sorry for being late.

Oh, it's okay. I just got here too. But, uh…

Hanayo, what's going on? That's a lot of luggage.

Umm… Actually, I made some rice balls for everyone.

Wow, that's a ton of rice balls! You made all this by yourself?

Yup! I started in the morning and didn't realize I made so much.

Oh, and I used different types of fillings too. Bonito flakes, sea kelp, pickled plum, and salmon!

And of course, the classic rice ball with just salt! I wanted everyone to taste the rice's flavor itself.

Wow, it must have been a lot of work to make these.

Not at all!

I was making them while thinking about how I want everyone to enjoy them, and then time flew by.

Actually, I may have made a few too many. I wonder if we can finish them all.

Hm, well… Yeah, it'll be fine! Trust me!

Nozomi…?

You woke up early to make them for everyone to enjoy, right?

These rice balls are filled with love, so I'm sure they're delicious! They'll definitely be gone in a matter of minutes.

I might even wish I could have had more.

Hehe, thanks. There are lots, so don't worry about that.

Alright, let's go meet up with everyone. We don't wanna keep them waiting.

Sure! I hope they like them.