Takashima/Sekka birthday 2019 - 3

A heartfelt "Thank you" - 3

[Food court]

Sek: Phew, the plan went by without a hitch. Now all we have to do is throw a great party for everyone!

Tak: It feels a little weird to be preparing for your own birthday party.

Sek: That's just the premise. The real theme of this party is going to be expressing our gratitude to the others.

Tak: I wonder what kind of party would make everyone happy.

Sek: Well, you can't have one without a cake, that's for sure.

Tak: Yeah! Why don't the two of us try making a cake then?

Sek: Hmm, that's a decent idea, but I've never made a cake in my life. Not sure if I'll manage.

Tak: I haven't ever made a cake either, but I'm sure it will work out if we try our best, right?

Sek: Well, if the recipe's simple enough we probably shouldn't have problems. I'll look some recipes up on my phone.

Sek: Whoa! I searched for "cake recipe simple" and there's so many hits! Just choosing one is going to be a pain.

Tak: Cookpad lets you sort by popularity. It would be better to follow the more popular recipes, right?

Sek: I'm afraid that feature is for premium users only, so we can't use it.

Tak: Secchan, you know so much. What about using recipes from veteran users who upload a lot of them?

Sek: Yeah, that's not a bad idea. But I personally would prefer to support a rookie who's just started uploading recipes, you know?

Tak: Ahaha, Secchan, you're a pro at using this. I understand what you feel, though.

Hin: Oh my, Yuuna-san and Sekka-san. What a coincidence.

Tak: Ah, Hina-chan!	Here for shopping?

Hin: I am. What about you two? You looked like you were having a very fun chat, what were you checking on your phone?

Tak: Ah, that's, well...

Sek: Why hide it? We already told everyone we're preparing a party.

Tak: Ah, right! You see, Hina-chan, me and Secchan are thinking of trying our hands at baking a cake.

Hin: My, that sounds lovely.

Sek: But neither of us has baked a cake before, so we're wondering which recipe to choose.

Hin: Why don't you let me help you out then? I've baked a cake before.

Tak: Really? You're a lifesaver!

Sek: Wait a sec. Hinata lending us a hand would be helpful, for sure. But...

Sek: Can we really accept Hinata's help for the party where we're supposed to express our gratitude to others?..

Tak: Hmm... But since we're making a cake, wouldn't a tasty one make everyone happier?

Sek: When you put it like that... Of course it would, the tastier the better!

Tak: And so, Hina-chan-sensei! Please teach us how to bake a cake!

Hin: Certainly! You can count on me!