Oh, is this the shrine?

*Giggle* It's actually just up these stairs.

I see. Rina-chan board says, “Shocked!” I'm happy to make my first shrine visit here in Numazu, but I wonder if I can climb all these steps…

You'll be fine, zura! We've got this!

Okay! In that case, Rina-chan Board says, “Serious!”

[Fade in/out.]

*Pant* *Pant* We're finally at the top!

That was a bit tougher than usual, zura. Ugh, I bet it's because of the mochi I ate yesterday.

But check out this view! It's beautiful! And the breeze feels great.

Climbing those stairs might be tough, but knowing this view is waiting for me somehow makes me want to give it my all.

And if you consider climbing these stairs as a form of training, it really motivates you.

I'm so envious of the Aqours girls. They can come here anytime.

Then let's train in Numazu together sometime. There are tons of other places I'd like to show you!

Thank you so much. I'll make sure to build up my strength and endurance so I can go even more places next time.

Hey, I won't be resting on my laurels either, y'know.

Oh, that's right. There's a place I want to take you when we're done here at the shrine. There's a shop that sells these amazing fried minced meat sandwiches.

Ooh, I wanna go! I'm super hungry after climbing all those steps.

That settles it, then!

Yeah! It feels like this year is really getting off to a great start!