Event 94: Separate paths tied by the scarlet sky

Event 94: Separate paths tied by the scarlet sky

[Opening: Far far behind]
[Chapter 1: That why I]
[Chapter 2: But I]
[Chapter 3: Because It's the same as always]
[Chapter 4: Camellia sasanqua]
[Chapter 5: I'm here, you're here]
[Ending: Connected by gazing at the sky]

[Opening: Far far behind]
[Synopsis: Ran takes a short break from the band while she prepares for a flower arranging exhibition. Moca's heart breaks over Ran's enthusiasm-]

[Afterschool]
[Haneoka girls school: Class 2-A]

Himari: Alrighty then! Shall we decide on what days to hold our sessions for the coming weeks!
Moca: I'm cool with that but you haven't updated your schedule again have you Ran~. And Moca-sensei took her time to teach you how to update it and everything~
Ran: Yeah, I have a reason for that......
Tsugu: What's that? Did your phone break or something?
Ran: Nah. I'm actually entering a flower arranging exhibition soon
Moca: ......!
Ran: So I wanted to concentrate on my making my arrangement from next week...... and I want you to let me take a break from the band
Tomoe: Exhibiting your work~! That's amazing Ran! And of course I'll be rooting for you!
Tsugu: Yeah! Me too! And I hope we'll be able to go see your arrangement as well
Himari: So you didn't update your schedule because you wanted to tell us in person?
Ran: I guess so. Explaining it in a message seemed like more trouble than it was worth and since it was important I thought that I better tell you in person
Himari: Aww~! How precious, you've grown up so much~!
Ran: Shut up Himari. Anyway, Sorry but I won't be coming to practice for a while so take care. and I'll call you later
Tomoe: Sure! Good luck Ran!
Moca: Yeah, good luck Ran~

[A few days later]
[Studio]

Himari: ...... Alright! Our studio time is almost up so shall we call it a day
Tomoe: Sure, good work
Moca: Good job~
Tsugu: I wonder what Ran-chan is doing?
Himari: She's probably scowling trying to picture what she wants to make? Like "Mmmm~"
Tomoe: Ahaha. I'm already picturing it it
Moca: (Back then I decided to chase after Ran)
Moca: (Even if I couldn't catch up to her I'd at least watch her from a distance without losing sight of her. but.....)
Moca: ......
Ran: Good work girls
Moca: ! What is it Ran~
Ran: I thought that your studio time was almost over so I came to show my face
Moca: Aww, Ran~ were you feeling lonely~?
Ran: Shut up Moca
Tomoe: I'm glad you came Ran!!
Tsugu: Hey Ran-chan, since you're already here do you want to grab a bite at the family restaurant? I want to hear all about your flower arranging!
Ran: Yeah, sure. I want to hear what you girls have to talk about as well
Moca: We're the same as always~
Himari: Fufu. Well then, shall we head off!

[Family restaurant]

Tomoe: Really~, so only younger people are entering their work at this exhibition
Ran: Yeah, I'm pretty sure it's only for people aged from around 10 to 25
Himari: Do you get a prize or anything for exhibiting?
Ran: Not this time. You just get the privilege of exhibiting your work
Tsugu: I'm starting to look forward to it. I can't wait to go see your arrangement
Himari: Yeah! You're looking forward to it as well aren't you Moca?
Moca: Well duh~ but flowers are out of my area of expertise so I wonder if I'll be able to fully understand everything~?
Tomoe: You've got a point there, we more or less know about flower arranging's existence because of Ran, but we don't know how to appreciate it for what it is
Ran: You can appreciate it however you like. Because I wanted to make an arrangement that will make anyone feel something now matter what perspective they view it from
Himari: Phwoar......! That was so cool! You sounded like a real pro florist!
Moca: (No matter what perspective they view it from...... I wonder if that means that it'll be alright for me to see it even though I'm desperately trying to not lose sight of Ran?)
Ran: Stop taking the piss out of me
Himari: I wasn't taking the piss~! I really thought you were amazing. I'm genuinely happy at how seriously you're taking flower arranging!
Tomoe: Yeah, me too. If you're working hard then we have no choice but to give it our all with band practice
Ran: You better not slack off just because I'm not there
Tomoe: How dare you assume that~!?
Tsugu: Ahaha......
Moca: (I wonder if I'll be able to stomach looking at Ran's flower arrangement with how I'm feeling right now?)
Moca: (I feel like if I'll lose sight of Ran if I see her devoting herself to flower arranging......)
Moca: ......
Moca: Oh boy~ I'm just dying to see Ran-chan-sensei's flower arrangement~

[Chapter 1: That why I]
[Synopsis: Moca's acting the same as always but somewhat different. Himari picks up on it.....?]

[A few days later]
[After school]

Moca: Hey, want to stop off somewhere on the way home~?
Tomoe: Didn't we already do that yesterday on the way home from practice? You want to do it again today?
Moca: That's just the kind of week I'm having~. We don't have any practice today so what's the harm~
Ran: Sorry, I want to devote my time to making my arrangement so I'll pass. I'll re-join you after the exhibition
Himari: Oh OK..... See you later Ran! So shall we stop off somewhere without her?

[Family restaurant]

Tomoe: And then get this Ako--
Tsugu: Tomoe-chan, look at the time! Should we head off?
Tomoe: Wa, you're right. I lost track of the time while we were chatting
Moca: Ah, oh yeah. can we stop off at Yamabuki bakery on the way home? I haven't got any bread left for the coming days~
Himari: Fufu, Alright then, shall we make one last stop at the bakery then head home!

[Yamabuki bakery]

Moca: Hnn~ A loaf is great and the melon pan is so tempting~
Moca: What bread do you think is better Hi-chan~?
Himari: Jesus Christ Moca, you're taking even longer than usual to chose~
Tsugu: Looks like they're closing any minute now. You better hurry up Moca!
Moca: Hnn-..... Then I guess I'll buy both~. I'll go pay for them so wait for me~
Moca: Sorry to keep you waiting~
Tsugu: Welcome back! Well this is where me and Tomoe have to say our goodbyes, see you tomorrow!
Moca: .....Ah, oh yeah. have you girls done tomorrow's homework?
Tomoe: Huh? Did we have anything due tomorrow?
Himari: Wasn't it due any day this week, not tomorrow?
Moca: Oh, was it. Then forget about it
Tomoe: ......?
Tsugu: Thanks for reminding me Moca-chan, I'm not that great with the subject of that homework so I better get a move on
Moca: No problemo~
Tsugu: Well then, see you tomorrow
Tomoe: See ya~!
Moca: Sure-. See you tomorrow~
Himari: Ain't it strange for you to get the homework due date wrong?
Moca: Is it now?
Himari: Wait a second! You not hiding something are you?
Moca: What do you take me for. I've never hidden a single thing ever since I was born~
Himari: There you go again~! Are you worried about something? You can confide in me?
Moca: Geez~. Seriously, it's nothing~
Himari: Yeah right, I wasn't born yesterday~! You're acting weird!
Himari: .....Ah! Sorry, I'm just worried about you......
Moca: Huh? What is wrong with you
Himari: I thought that you were acting differently because you were suffering in silence so you don't worry us.......
Himari: Cause before when Ran was doing her best I hurt her by saying she had "changed"......
Moca: ......
Himari: But you know! If you're toughing it out for our sake then I need to hear about it even more! Cause it's not right for you to tough it out alone!
Moca: Hi-chan, this week's homework should come first.....
Himari: For Christ sake~~~!! I aint ever going to neglect my friends! So I'm not leaving this spot until you spill the beans~!!
Himari: I haven't done my homework! But you're way more important to me than homework~!
Moca: ......
Himari: Isn't Afterglow more important to you? Ah..... Putting bread aside that is
Moca: ......Pfft
Moca: Ahaha. Thanks Hi-chan. Here you can have this
Himari: This is the...... bread you just bought?
Moca: Yeah, inside the bag is the bread I was looking the most forward to eating~
Himari: ......Moca. Seriously though, if there's anything you want to talk about you can tell me? Cause I'm worried sick about you
Moca: Sure, thanks. I'm a lucky gal for having friends like you~
Himari: Oh come on, you're dodging the question again. But you're starting to act a bit more like your usual self so whatever
Himari: Sorry for holding you up, see you tomorrow! I'll have the bread for breakfast tomorrow
Moca: Sure, bye-bye. Hi-chan
Moca: .....The usual me......
Moca: (Me and Ran are nothing alike Hi-chan. I've never once thought about stepping up for you girls like Ran does)
Moca: (I'm just doing this for myself. So I can't possibly ask you girls for help)
Moca: (So I'll just do whatever I can to stay the same as always)
Moca: ......

[Chapter 2: But I]
[Synopsis: Moca was acting strange. The girls are worried and Tomoe goes to check up on her]

[The next day]
[After school]

Himari: Tsugu~! Tomoee~!
Tomoe: Uwa! What's the matter Himari!?
Himari: Don't you think Moca has been acting weird?
Tomoe: Ah..... Now that you mention it, I was a bit worried about how she was acting yesterday
Tsugu: It's rare for her to get homework due dates mixed up isn't it. And I feel like she's been wanting to stop off at places more often......
Himari: You think so too!? I tried to get her to spill the beans after you two left but......
Tsugu: I guess by the way you're acting that means she didn't tell you anything?
Tomoe: Moca's a tough nut to crack. one false move and she's tougher to crack than Ran. And you know how she's always itching for a fight
Himari: This is no laughing matter! And if she's a tougher nut to crack than Ran then that means she's shuts herself off even more than her doesn't it? I'm worried sick......
Tsugu: Do you think Ran-chan knows anything about this?
Tomoe: This is just a hunch but Ran.....might not know anything about it?
Tomoe: Wasn't Moca working today? I'm free today so I'll go check up on her
Tsugu: Thanks Tomoe-chan. Text me any time if anything happens
Himari: Please do Tomoe! And thanks!

[Convenience store]

Moca: 'hanks~. 'elcome ......Ah, Tomo-chin~. What's up?
Tomoe: Yo! It's kinda like.....you know......
Moca: Ah......
Moca: Hey hey, Tomoe-chin, I'm about to go on a break so can you do me a favor and fuss all over me~
Tomoe: Huh......? Yeah, sure I will! What am I gonna do with you~ Moca!

[Break time]

Moca: Hey Tomo-chin~
Tomoe: Yeah, what is it?
Moca: How's Ako-chin doing~? Cool as always?
Tomoe: Sure is! She's getting more dependable the closer the FES approaches! What did she say again? She sounded so happy when she said she could use the..... dark something or other skill
Moca: Was she. That's Ako-chin for you~
Tomoe: Looking at her make me feel like I have to work just as hard! Having someone close to you who is making an effort is inspirational isn't it
Tomoe: When I first set eyes on that someone I might have panicked but.....I think I should keep going forwards in my own way
Moca: ......
Tomoe: How about you? Gotten any cooler recently?
Moca: Hmm, Who knows? What do you think?
Tomoe: It's kinda like..... Sorry if I'm just imaginging this but you're a bit like how I was back then
Tomoe: Just like me when I couldn't accept the fact that Ako is growing up
Moca: Ah......
Tomoe: Back then I didn't know how to face up to it so I lied and avoided the situation. It a personal problem so I didn't tell anyone about it
Tomoe: Because of that I found a way to face Ako and like.....a way to live my own life
Tomoe: Moca, you're just like how I was back then. ....... So are you a bit worried..... that Ran is devoting herself to flower arranging?
Moca: ...... No, not at all. I have to support her cause she's doing her best
Tomoe: Do you really believe that? Can you look me in the eyes and say that?
Moca: ......
Moca: ...... After all that I still ended up being burden to everyone
Moca: Even though I decided to chase after Ran along with you girls. This is my own fault for not keeping up my end of the deal
Tomoe: Moca.....
Moca: Like you when you saw Ako growing up, you cut your loses with your first descision and came up with a new plan......I wonder why I can't do that?
Moca: Despite me being in the wrong I can't bring myself to vent my insecurities to Ran and you girls. I don't want to be a burden
Tomoe: Listen here......!
Moca: If everyone is working hard and Afterglow is doing great then who really cares if I have to deal with my problems alone.....
Tomoe: What's so great about you being like this? Is this how you chose to be "Cool"? Suffering in silence like that......!
Tomoe: Who said your worries were a burden to us? Who the hell said that!? We'll decide if you're a burden or not!
Tomoe: Himari and Tsugu are worried sick. Why do you think that is? It's because you're an important childhood friend. We never had a single cold blooded thought about you. You must know that?
Moca: ......
Tomoe: We cant stand by doing nothing while you're suffering in silence pretending to be the same as always. That's not the same as always
Tomoe: You must be doubting yourself for not being able to catch up to Ran?
Moca: ......Sorry
Tomoe: Ah.....! No! I'm sorry...... for dropping in on you and acting all big headed. We're going to the exhibition next week on our day off. Come with us
Tomoe: Also I brought...... a gift
Moca: .....Croquettes?
Tomoe: .....And bread! It'll make a tasty croquette sandwich! And it'll cheer you right up!
Tomoe: Well then, good luck with work!
Moca: ......Huh. There's a note inside.......?
Tomoe: "Moca is so cool!! You can do it~~!!"
Moca: ......Ahaha
Moca: Tomo-chin is the coolest

[Chapter 3: Because It's the same as always]
[Synopsis: Ran and Tsugumi bump into each other on the street. And Tsugumi tells her what happened with Moca.....?]

[Shopping district]

Tsugu: Hmm, eggs, milk......and autumn flowers to decorate the coffee shop? Geez mother. she thinks I can get her everything "on the way"
Tsugu: (So autumn flowers. I guess about a year has passed since Ran told me about burnet flowers?)
Tsugu: (That takes me back. It's Ran's favorite flower but..... Now it's one that is important to me)
Ran: Huh, It's Tsugumi
Tsugu: Woah! Ran-chan! Perfect timing, I was just having a nice long think about you~!
Ran: Eww.....gross. quit it, that's embarrassing
Tsugu: Ah.....Sorry. I was just reminiscing about how a year has passed since you told me about burnet flowers
Ran: Oh...... So it's already been a year
Tsugu: Since then you started to devote more of yourself to flower arranging. And now you're entering your work into an exhibition
Ran: A lot has happened since last year. I feel like my outlook on flower arranging has also changed since back then
Tsugu: So how's your arrangement coming along? Going smoothly?
Ran: Yep, nothing to worry about. I'm just taking a stroll to get some fresh air. Looks like you girls are practising the same as always
Tsugu: Yep.....I guess we're the same as always
Ran: "I guess"......So has something happen?
Tsugu: Hmm.....You see Moca.....
Ran: So that's what was up. I never noticed
Ran: Cause yesterday Moca was passing notes around in class and sending me cryptic texts. It didn't seem like she was depressed......about anything.....
Tsugu: Yeah...... I don't know how to describe it but she's been acting a bit different than usual
Ran: The usual Moca......What even is the usual Moca?
Tsugu: The easygoing chill girl who does everything at her own pace......and loves bread. But she really cares about everyone...... I guess that's what the usual Moca-chan is?
Ran: That's what I think she's like as well. Also she hates serious stuff and talking about herself
Ran: And if you try to have a serious talk with her she'll call you a "dumbass" among other things
Tsugu: Fufu......You got yelled at when you fought in the hospital didn't you
Ran: ...... I was just thinking, if Moca wants to stay the same as always then I want to stay Moca's best friend the same as always
Ran: The same as always dumb banter, band practice and buying bread on the way home.....
Tsugu: But......! Is it alright for her not to tell us what's going on.......? Moca-chan is definitely worried about something
Ran: If that's what Moca wants then I guess that's what I'd like to do
Ran: Moca might be worried about something but...... If she's acting like everything is the same as always then I think she still  wants to stay the  "Same as always Moca"
Ran: I think what I can do for that Moca who has always been by my side without changing is to...... Literally do the same and stay close to her without acting any different
Ran: If she doesn't want to talk about it then that's something she doesn't have to worry about with me. Or rather, I want to respect her wishes to stay the same as always
Tsugu: Ran-chan.......
Ran: I guess that way is kinda cruel. I'm not running away from her or anything......I'm caring about her as much as I can
Tsugu: No, It's not cruel. I understand exactly how you feel from listening to that
Tsugu: But I do have one request
Ran: What?
Tsugu: I want you to tell all of that to Moca...... the girl who has always been by your side without ever changing
Tsugu: I feel like it's kinda wrong to keep staying the same as always without telling her
Ran: OK then, I'll tell her "Thanks for everything"
Ran: ..... So embarrassing. I'm dying of embarrassment from just saying it out loud
Tsugu: There's still more you need to tell her
Ran: I wonder what's up with me taking every order you give, no questions asked?
Tsugu: I wonder if that's true?
Ran: It is, you can't say something's about to begin without saying Tsugu. can you
Tsugu: You're exaggerating~!
Ran: Thanks Tsugumi. Hope you're looking forward to the exhibition
Tsugu: Yeah!
Tsugu: I'll....... tell Moca-chan to come with us. I'm sure all 4 of us will be there
Tsugu: That's what I have to do now!
Ran: Yeah, That's what you're all about
Ran: (I'm so used to Moca being by my side that I didn't notice something so obvious)

[Chapter 4: Camellia sasanqua]
[Synopsis: Moca hesitantly decides to go to the exhibition and Ran's flower arrangement has a certain attention to detail]

[Hazawa residence: Tsugu's room]

Tsugu: "Hello Moca-chan! I'm re-sending you the meeting time for tomorrow"
Tsugu: "Ran-chan is worried about you as well"
Tsugu: ......
Tsugu: (No. That's not what I want to tell Moca is it)
Tsugu: "Ran-chan worked really hard on her arrangement so I want us to go see it together!"
Tsugu: "Well then, see you there tomorrow"
Tsugu: And...... send
Tsugu: Moca-chan, please..... go back to your normal energetic self......!
Moca: ......
Moca: (I'm scared to see Ran's flower arrangement and talk to her. But I'm sure everyone will worry if I don't go)
Moca: (I'd hate that......even more)
Moca: "Okay~. Thank-you Tsugu~"
Moca: I'll go there, tomorrow

[Next day]
[Exhibition hall]

Himari: I thought a flower arrangement exhibit would be all stuck up and formal but surprising it's nothing like that
Tomoe: And there's a bunch of cool ass arrangements to look at
Moca: Cool ass arrangements you say~?
Tomoe: See, it's kinda like all swishy and cool isn't it?
Tsugu: Ahaha...... I think I get what you mean
Ran: Over here girls
Tomoe: Yo! We're here!
Himari: We just got here, it's a relief that everything feels like it's a lot easier for us to digest
Ran: The exhibitors are young and there are lots of stylish and refined arrangements so I guess it's all pretty straight forward
Tomoe: Yeah yeah, that~! There are so many cool arrangements
Tsugu: How about your arrangement Ran?
Ran: It's over here
Moca: .......
Ran: This is my arrangement
Moca: ......
Himari: Phwoar......!
Tomoe: It's like a classical flower arrangement! It's tasteful or rather..... Like, I don't know how to explain it?
Ran: Mine is probably a bit cliched compared to all the others
Ran: I've been away from flower arranging for such a long time so I aimed to create one that captures the most basic form of beauty
Ran: So I think Tomoe's opinion is spot on
Tsugu: Cause the basics are always the most important. I think it's a dignified and wonderful arrangement
Ran: And of course I was particular about what type of flowers I used. maybe you've noticed? This one here......
Himari: It's a nice big flashy flower isn't it!
Ran: Yeah it is, but that's not what I meant......
Tomoe: Refresh my memory...... What type is it again?
Ran: A Sasanqua! For Christ sake, why don't you girls know what it's called? Especially you Moca!
Moca: Huh......?
Ran: This was..... The flower I gave to Moca in exchange for bread when we first played shopkeeper together
Moca: Shopkeeper......?
Ran: You don't remember? But I gave it to you and everything......
Moca: Hnn, no. I do remember you giving me a flower but I don't remember the name of it......Sorry
Ran: Back then, Moca called out to me and we became friends.....It's where everything began
Ran: It's not enough to repay you for always looking out for me and encouraging me......
Ran: But to me it's a more important flower than the "Orchid" I'm named after. Because it's the flower that I met you girls with
Himari: And you used that flower.......?
Ran: Yeah I did. Not like you jerks remembered anyway
Tomoe: Sorry......
Ran: Well whatever, we were little kids so I don't blame you. Haha
Tsugu: So you were thinking about how important we are to you when you were making your flower arrangement. I think I'm going to.......
Himari: Hey stop that, Tsugu~! You're gonna make me cry if I see your face like that......!
Ran: Quit it! It was all bullshit! Sasanqua doesn't mean jack shit to me! Come on, stop crying
Moca: ......
Ran: (A flower that only Ran has been cherishing forever and ever...... One that I didn't even remember)
Moca: (Ran faced up to flower arranging and made an arrangement for us to see. Using the flower that only she remembered)
Moca: (We've always been by Ran's side ever since the day she gave me the Sasanqua flower)
Moca: ......
Moca: Oh boy, Ran. I'm bawling my eyes out as as well~. *Sob sob~*
Tomoe: Moca, you gotta stop screwing around at nice times like this~ Ahaha
Moca: It's a wonderful flower. I'm glad I came here~
Ran: .....Yeah. And I'm glad you come to see it

[Chapter 5: I'm here, you're here]
[Synopsis: On the way home from the exhibition Ran tells Moca how glad she is to have her by her side]

[Way home]

Tomoe: Well, this is where we part ways! Great work Ran!
Ran: Yeah, you too
Himari: I'll make an album of all the photos later. Bye-bye!
Tsugu: Ran-chan, Moca-chan! I'll see you girls later
Moca: Bye-bye
Ran: ......Moca, thanks for today
Moca: Sure. I'm glad I saw it
Ran: Tsugumi told me this but, haven't you've been depressed recently?
Moca: Huh? Is that what it looked like~?
Ran: Have you been "the same as always" Moca?
Moca: Yeah, exceptionally
Ran: .....Oh OK. Then I won't ask
Ran: If you're the same as always then I'll be the same as always as well. that's the end of that story
Moca: Yep. The end
Moca: ......Sorry for not remembering the Sasanqua
Ran: You should be. That flower meant the world to me and everything
Ran: I can't believe that I was the only one who thought so
Moca: You were the only one......Who remembered weren't you. Thanks anyway
Moca: I'm..... So glad I called out to you on that day
Ran: Us girls meeting and becoming friends was fate, sounds like a tall tale but.....I really believe it was
Ran: Even if we didn't all meet at that exact time and place, I'm sure I'd be telling you a different story of where us five met.....
Ran: I think that if we had met under different circumstances I wouldn't have started flower arranging like I am now
Moca: That all~?
Ran: What else is there?
Moca: You might not have joined the band or gotten your red streak. I'm sure you wouldn't have grown up to be the strong girl you are now, would you~?
Ran: That's probably true
Moca: Makes me think of how I'm glad I meant this version of you Ran~
Ran: ......Moca. Thank you for everything you've done since that day
Moca: Huh......What's gotten in to you~?
Ran: For calling out to me that day at the park, skipping class with me, and staying by my side without ever saying a word.....
Ran: And when you visited Tsugumi at the hospital with me. And how you fought with me even those you sucked at it.....
Moca: That's enough......Ran, You've said enough.....
Ran: And when I was was worried that my lyrics weren't reaching you girls, you called out to me didn't you
Ran: Moca, you were always by my side
Ran: And, hmm......
Moca: Seriously, that's enough......
Ran: When we went to school that night to pick up Himari's textbooks..... you scared the heck out of me that time though? And didn't you come to give me a morning wake up call when we were going to Inoshima? And you let me look at you homework sometimes
Ran: .......It all felt so natural that I never worried about it. But it's not something that should be taken for granted. you were always "There" for me weren't you
Moca: ......
Moca: (I've always been worried about Ran leaving me behind and I've been trying my hardest not to lose sight of her, I thought I wouldn't be able to help her anymore)
Moca: (But.....I'm sure that's not true)
Moca: I'm quitting chasing after you
Moca: ..... That's what I think I have to do, but it's fine either way isn't it
Ran: It's perfectly fine. it feels more like the same as always Moca that way, always going at your own pace
Moca: That's pretty harsh, You think I've just been going at my own pace~?
Ran: Because you found me when you were going at your own pace playing your favorite shopkeeper game didn't you
Ran: There are things that I look at but you really see them for what they are
Moca: ......
Moca: I should cherish everything I see. Which has to be you, the girls and.....what's best for myself
Moca: Oh no, I'm starting to cry thinking about my friends~
Ran: Haha, Like that. That's more Moca-like
Moca: All this serious talk is making my belly rumble~. I'm going have to eat ten times as much bread~
Ran: I feel like I've had a lifetimes worth of serious talk with you. I'm beat as well
Moca: Then, let's never talk again like this for the rest of our lives? Cause these kind of talks make me hungry
Ran: Huh? Are you serious?
Moca: I'm here, you're here. Isn't that more than enough?
Ran: Well I guess that's true, thank you for now and forever
Moca: Yeah, and thank you too~
Moca: Oh my, we've become just what Ako-chin said we were, a couple who "understands each other without words"
Ran: We Sure have
Moca: ....."Thanks for now and forever" Yeah, that means I have one last thing to do doesn't it~
Ran: What?
Moca: Ain't tellin~'

[Ending: Connected by gazing at the sky]
[Synopsis: Ran returns and the 5 girls are all finally present at the studio. Moca then responds with that isn't the same as always]

[Studio]

Tomoe: Great work with the exhibition Ran! Welcome back
Ran: Yeah, thanks. Since I'm back I want to perform a concert or something
Himari: Sound great~! Shall we plan it later!
Moca: I have some fantastic news fitting of the rebirth of Afterglow~
Tsugu: What is it Moca-chan?
Moca: Tada. The genius Aoba Moca-sensei has been baking this masterpiece for 10 years......And it's finally ready~
Tomoe: Masterpiece.....did you compose a song?
Moca: Sure did~. Dear lord, I paid so much attention to the details it took 10 years to complete~
Ran: Did you write lyrics as well?
Moca: Sure did~. I demonstrated my mastery of the Japanese language
Ran: This isn't the "Same as always" you is it
Moca: Well, it's no big deal~. Come on and take a look at the lyrics~
Himari: They're kinda......different to Ran's but they still feel like Afterglow!
Tomoe: How do I put it? They feel Moca-like
Tsugu: I can feel the kindness shining through from the lyrics
Moca: Ehehe, keep the praises coming~
Ran: They're not bad. I want to sing them as soon as possible
Himari: Did you happen to write these lyrics about what you see in us Afterglow girls? That's more or less what I'm feeling!
Moca: Yeah, something like that~
Moca: Ah, oh yeah. I quit trying to chase after Ran
Tsugu: Huh? What do you mean by that?
Moca: Well, It's not like I ever did catch up to her anyway~. I'll walk my own path, like I want to cherish what I see with my own eyes, or something?
Moca: I plan to keep a close eye on Ran and you girls from the path I walk. So don't worry about a thing
Tomoe: Moca, is.....that what decision you've come to?
Moca: Yep it is. This might be my version of "Cool". Ehehe~
Tomoe: Yeah.....The look on your face says it all. So cool
Moca: I thought that forcing myself to chase after someone..... isn't the same as always me
Moca: It wouldn't be in the best interests for myself or anyone else
Himari: So how do you like the idea of composing more songs and lyrics from now on?
Moca: Huh, why?
Himari: Because your songs and lyrics are really amazing and if we see them we'll never ever lose sight of you
Himari: I was thinking about how I wanted to hear more about what you see
Moca: .....Hi-chan......
Ran: Yeah, that's not a bad idea
Moca: Geez, what am I gonna do. But Moca-chan-sensei is a real stickler for the details so the next song might take another 10 years~?
Tsugu: Fufu. I'll mark my calender, Moca-chan!
Himari: Alright! Shall we get a move on and start performing! Ah, and I absolutely want to perform this song live if we're holding a concert!
Ran: Sounds good, and we might as play it as the closing song?
Moca: Eh~, you sure about putting it in such an important place straight of the bat~? Sorry 'bout that
Tomoe: We'll have to nail this song flawlessly for that then won't we
Tsugu: Yeah!
Moca: Hi-chan-kun, my grandma can play bass better than that! And Ran-kun, how about singing in tune for once in your life!
Ran: Who the hell is that suppose to be?
Moca: Big shot composer Moca-chan-sensei
Himari: For christ's sake Moca, we haven't even started playing yet!
Tomoe: Ahaha, come on, let's do this!
Moca: Hehe-. Yeah
[END]
[Translated by HaguSaaya's croquette sandwich]