[Taking out phone.]

Hello? Maki? Are you free to talk right now?

Hi, Riko. Yes, I just happen to be on a break.

A break? Oh, were you in the middle of piano practice?

Yeah, something like that. What were you doing, Riko?

*Giggle* I was just playing the piano, too. What a coincidence!

For sure. Anyway, what's up?

So, the Uranohoshi school festival is being held next Saturday.

The Uranohoshi school festival?

Yeah! If you're free, I'd love for you to come…

That sounds fun. I'll ask the others if they want to come too.

Yes, please! So, um, do you think that you'll come then?

Me? Yeah, I should be able to.

Really?! I'm so glad to hear that! Now that I know you're coming, I'm even more motivated than before!

That's going a bit too far, don't you think? I'm not sure whether I can definitely come yet or not.

Anyway… What will you be doing at the school festival, Riko?

*Giggle* That's a secret!

What do you mean?

I'll be working behind the scenes, so I won't stand out or anything, but it's something for you to look forward to when you come!

Okay, okay, understood. I'm looking forward to it.

Thank you. I'll be waiting for you, Maki.

[Putting phone away.]

*Giggle* Yaaay!