So… What did you…talk about…?

Well…

That’s a secret.

You weren’t calling me airheaded and stuff, weren’t you?

Not at all. We made sure to talk about how much we appreciated your work.

Really…? Oh, did you take any pictures?

Of course. Here, take a look.

Kamina’s drinkin’ the water coming out of the Merlion’s mouth…? The hell were you two doing at your old-ass age?

A picture like this is a must for any Singapore tourist. I’m pretty proud of it.

Um… Do you perhaps happen to have any souvenirs…?

We do. Here.

Ah… This is…!

I thought you’d like it, Kiroku. It’s a teacup painted by a famous artist.

Thank…you… It’s…so cute…

Ryui, I got you some Merlion cookies and a Merlion plushie.

Uhh, why’d I only get Merlion stuff…? Whatever, I guess Toi might like it…

Yachiyo, I got you some ayurvedic soap.¹

Wow, wow, wow! You could’ve given me leftovers, and I wouldn’t have minded, but….! Are you God?! I-I’m gonna get all squeaky clean…!

Looks like you had a great time in Singapore.

We did. We had a pillow fight in Merlion Park while we watched the nighttime water show.

It was pretty exciting.

(A-A pillow fight in the park…?)

(It seems like they got closer to each other during the trip. Were they this friendly when they were in high school too?)

I’m excited to read your report. Let me know when you’re done with it!

Alright.

Raito, I finished my part of the report. Could you check it for me?

Oh, thanks for bringing it… Mm, looks good. Let’s go with it.

Great. I also wanted to give you this.

Oh… An otter keychain?

I got it for you, to commemorate our field trip.

(I bought it along with my souvenir for the chief.)

I actually had something for you too.

Hm…? It’s the same keychain.

I guess I just happened to buy the same thing as you.

So coincidences do happen.

Thank you. This’ll make a great memory too.

Thank you too.

We should go out for drinks again. We were so caught up with talking about our high school memories at the restaurant in Singapore that time just flew by.

How about we continue things at the HAMA House bar? We were right in the middle of our conversation about the chief.

Exactly what I was thinking. It’ll be another great chance to deepen our friendship.