What do you think of this design for the throne to put on the stage?

Oh, wow! I love it! However, can we really make something this ornate?

We're going to be using a prop chair, so it should work if we wrap it nicely enough in satin or something. What do you think, Maki?

…

Hey, Maki? Hello?

Oh… Sorry, I was thinking about my study schedule for this test. I can't very well get a bad grade on it, can I?

This performance, the test, and my piano recital are all happening at the same time. It's really bad timing.

That sounds quite hectic. We can handle the behind-the-scenes work for the princess performance, so please do not push yourself too hard.

No, I want to help out. I appreciate the sentiment, but I'd hate to back out now. I want to see this through 'til the end.

Now's the time when I need to buckle down and focus the most, but I can't seem to relax. I'm not making any progress at all.

Hmm… I wish there was something we could do to help.

I know! I thought of a great idea! Maki, let's go!

Go? Go where?!

[Fade in/out.]

*Pant* *Pant* Don't rush me like that!

Whenever you can't relax or seem to get in the right headspace, that's when you need to come to the ocean!

I mean, I'm grateful and all, but I don't really have the time to be doing something like…

[Fade in/out.]

Oh wow, the weather is gorgeous! The sun is just sparkling on the sea.

Huh?

Was the sea always this…wide?

Sorry for dragging you out here even though you're busy. But…isn't it more important to take a break and relax when it feels like you can't afford to?

Any time you need a change of pace, we'll be here to help you achieve it.

It's been kind of a while since I smelled the salty ocean breeze… I definitely don't hate it.

Thank you, both of you. I was freaking out too much to keep a good perspective on things, I guess.

The ocean just might be the thing I needed to reset my mood. I think I can really buckle down now once I get home.

*Giggle* Good, I'm glad. Once your test and everything is over, come on over to Uchiura to hang out.

Thank you! I definitely will.

There we go, now you look like yourself again!

I guess it's a bad habit of mine to try and fix all my problems on my own.

I'm truly a lucky girl to have friends who'll watch out for me like you guys.

Maki, did you say something?

Nope, nothing! Okay, let's head back. I'm ready to make some major progress!