Side Story: Conversations on a Certain Day Off

~In Mochizuki Seira's Case~

Seira

'Oh, so Masato likes sports.'

'Yeah, yeah! That's why I'll come by the shop again this weekend. I'm looking forward to it.' 16:17

Katari Masato

'That's right~ I play pretty much anything! Basketball, baseball, tennis, and so on...'

'People are usually pretty surprised, though lol'

'Yeah! I'm looking forward to it~! Just don't spend too much money, okay? lol' 18:32

Seira

'I see. That is a little surprising. If you played basketball, Masato, you'd probably get knocked flying lol'

'I actually play quite a few sports, too. I used to be pretty good at tennis, you know?'

'Don't worry about the money. I've got a fair bit saved up, believe it or not.' 19:10

Katari Masato

'I get knocked around all the time lol. Lately I've been playing with kids smaller than me, so it doesn't happen much, though~'

'Huh, Seira-san, tennis is surprising lol'

'Still, shouldn't you save some money? I don't really know much about it, though lol' 21:11

Seira

'Kids? Who do you play basketball with, Masato?'

'How rude! lol Want to try it sometime? If we go somewhere with sports facilities, you'll see what I mean!'

'It's fine. If I think of it as spending money on you, Masato, it's no big deal.' 21:40

Katari Masato

'I've been playing with a middle schooler lately. It's pretty fun lol'

'Sounds great~ I like sports, too.'

'That'd put me in a tough spot!! lol' 23:02

Seira

'Oh? A girl?'

'Oh, absolutely! Then when should we do it? How about next month?'

'You've given me so much, so I have to give a lot back.' 23:34

Katari Masato

'That's right! She's got a lot of potential, so I'm looking forward to it~'

'I'll check with her!'

'I haven't given you anything, though?! lol' 0:16

Seira

'I see.'

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'Sorry, don't worry about it. See you tomorrow. I'm looking forward to seeing you at the shop.' 3:12

~In Igarashi Koiumi's Case~

Koiumi

'Huh?! Mizuho said that? lol'

'Oh, you mean the Monday fourth-period class. Anything's fine as long as I get the credits lol'

'Huh, where are you going?' 11:10

Katari Masato

'Yeah, that's right. Mizuho-chan really is an interesting girl.'

'I've got tutoring today, since it's Saturday. The thing I told you about before.' 12:15

Koiumi

'Mizuho really is a good girl. That's why I want to help her find that so-called destined person, too~'

'Oh, right. Have a good one!'

'Like I said before, be careful with that high school girl! Masato, make sure you keep a proper distance!!' 13:22

Katari Masato

'That's true! I'll help as much as I can~'

'It's fine lol. She's a good kid lol'

'Oh, but lately she keeps asking me to say things again, like she can't hear what I'm saying.' 14:25

Koiumi

'...By the way, what sort of things are you saying when she asks you that?'

'Can you remember anything?' 14:40

'Masato, are you done tutoring yet?' 18:35

'Hey, what are you doing right now?' 19:00

【Incoming call】19:15

【Incoming call】19:18

【Incoming call】19:24

【Call: 5 minutes, 15 seconds】19:31

'Sorry, sorry. I got too worried.'

'Be careful on your way home.' 19:45

~In Tonosaki Mizuho's Case~

mizuho

'Masato-kun!! Any updates since then?!'

'Mizuho's so curious she can only sleep eight hours at night!' 18:45

Katari Masato

'Well, you hardly ever see anyone with slicked-back hair lol. I haven't even seen one on campus.'

'You're sleeping just fine, lol.' 19:43

mizuho

'That's true~ But the more obstacles there are, the more love burns bright!!'

'No, no. Sleep is important for girls! Eight hours isn't enough!' 20:45

Katari Masato

'You really are in love, huh. Hope you get to see them! I'm rooting for you!'

'Is that so? lol By the way, what time are you getting up tomorrow?' 21:33

mizuho

'...Being cheered on is a little, how should I put it, painful...'

'Huh? I have first period tomorrow, so I guess I have to get up by eight~' 22:34

Katari Masato

'??? Why? Can't I root for you?!'

'Then you'll be going to bed right at midnight. Good night ^^' 23:43

mizuho

'A maiden's heart is complicated!!! Get it!!!'

'Actually, don't get it!!!'

'Ah, that's cheating! Then... I'm not going to sleep yet...!' 23:59

'Zzz...' 0:00

Katari Masato

'Your emotions are all over the place lol'

'That's some impressive commitment lol'

'Good night. Do your best in first period tomorrow!' 0:44

mizuho

【Message deleted】 1:45

~In Shinomiya Shiori's Case~

Shinomiya Shiori

'Good morning, Masato-san.'

'I look forward to seeing you today.' 9:45

Katari Masato

'Morning~! Looking forward to it!'

'Have you finished your homework yet? You're not scrambling to do it right now, are you? lol' 10:23

Shinomiya Shiori

'Nothing of the sort.'

'I've already completed all three pages of the assignment sheets.' 11:04

Katari Masato

'Huh? Wouldn't that make four pages if you include the last Japanese history one?'

'Maybe I miscounted, though.' 11:16

Shinomiya Shiori

'My apologies. There were four pages, weren't there?'

'Of course I've finished them. Please don't worry.' 14:24

Katari Masato

'...I'm almost there, so it's fine, but you only just finished them, didn't you?'

'Good work. I'll be there soon, so wait for me.' 14:40

Shinomiya Shiori

'No! That's absolutely not what happened!'

'Excuse me, could you say that sentence out loud to me again later?' 14:45

Shinomiya Shiori

'Thank you for tutoring me today.'

'I'm sorry for taking a break partway through.' 19:25

Katari Masato

'Good work! No, it's totally fine! You were pretty red in the face, though. Are you okay?'

'Don't push yourself if you have a fever or anything.' 20:16

Shinomiya Shiori

'No. I was merely a little flustered.'

'Also, I'm sorry. This is a rather presumptuous request, but may I ask you for one thing?' 21:12

Katari Masato

'What's up? Was there anything from today's lesson you didn't understand?' 21:30

Shinomiya Shiori

'No! It's nothing like that.'

'Would it be possible for you to send me a voice message?' 22:02

Katari Masato

'...Huh? lol'

'What do you mean? lol' 22:34

Shinomiya Shiori

'Well... I haven't been feeling very motivated to study...'

'I thought that hearing some words of encouragement from you, Masato-san, might motivate me.'

'I apologize for making such an unreasonable request.' 22:36

Katari Masato

'...Would that really motivate you? lol'

'So, what should I say? lol This is embarrassing lol' 22:46

Shinomiya Shiori

'Yes! Definitely!'

'Well, I'd appreciate it if you said, “Keep going, keep going.”'

'Oh, if possible, I'd be happy if you avoided words like “studying” or “homework.”'

'Actually, just “keep going” is fine. Yes.' 22:51

Katari Masato

'Well, if that's all... lol'

'Delete it afterward, okay? lol'

【Voice message: 18 seconds】

'Okay! Then, good luck with your studying!' 23:02

Shinomiya Shiori

'Good morning.'

'It's a very nice day today.' 8:24

Katari Masato

'Hey, did you actually study last night????' 10:12

~In Maeda Yuka's Case~

Yuka

'When are you coming to the park next, Masato-san?'

'Oh! It's not like I want to play basketball with you or anything!'

'I'm asking because I can't just give up that spot!!' 18:30

Katari Masato

'Yeah, well, that's true lol. That was the deal, after all lol'

'For now, probably Wednesday and Friday, and one of the weekend days if I feel like it.' 19:45

Yuka

'Then I'll come again on Friday! I won't give it up!'

'...Also, I'll return the jacket I borrowed the other day...' 20:38

Katari Masato

'Oh, right, I forgot about that.'

'No rush at all.'

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'You said before that you wanted to learn the step-back. This video explains it pretty clearly, so check it out~!' 21:15

Yuka

'No! I'll return it properly!'

'Whoa~! Amazing! That's so easy to understand!'

'Thank you!!' 21:35

Katari Masato

'It's a difficult move, and I don't think you need it right now,'

'but there's nothing wrong with knowing how to do it.' 21:46

Yuka

'Oh, there's a video I want you to watch, too, Masato-san.'

'This one...'

【Message deleted】

'I sent the wrong one!!!!!!!'

'Don't look!!!! Wait a second!!!!'

'Do not open it!!!!'

'Did I delete it? It's gone, right??'

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'This one!!!!'

'Uh, the one above is deleted, right?' 21:58

Katari Masato

'It's gone lol'

'This is amazing... That change of pace is insane...'

'By the way, I feel like I saw a pretty wild URL for a second... Am I imagining things? lol' 22:04

Yuka

'You're imagining it!!!!!'

'I'm going to bed now!!! Good night!!!!' 22:31