Sorry for keeping you here!

Not at all. Actually, I learned a lot from how the Otonokizaka student council carries out its duties.

I hope you learned something useful.

It has been fantastically helpful! I would definitely like to incorporate what I've learned into Nijigasaki.

*Giggle* That's music to my ears. Okay, I'll accompany you to the station.

Oh? No, it's quite all right. This far will do.

Now, now. Let me at least take you to the station. I mean, I want to make the most of it since I finally have a chance for just the two of us to chat.

What?!

U-Um, you're too kind.

*Giggle* C'mon! My tickle-attack urges start to tingle if you make that face at me.

Tickle attack?

Yep, that's right. So, a tickle attack is when—

Wait, huh? That dog over there… Is it just me, or is it staring at us? I wonder what it wants.

[Fade in/out.]

Th-That scared me! I guess big dogs also have big barks.

…………

Shioriko?

*Giggle* I-I apologize for laughing. You're usually very calm, so I was surprised that even someone like you would make such noises when so inclined.

I-I get scared occasionally too, you know!

Yes, of course. I just found it endearing somehow.

Gah…

All right. Maybe I'll scare you as well. Okay, just stand there and don't move. *Chuckle* Here come the tickles!