| Azuma | Excuse me. |
| Izumi | Go ahead. |
| |
| Azuma | —Hello? |
| Eh? Collapsed—? |
| |
| Azuma | ……… |
| Izumi | Did something happen? |
| Azuma | It was from my aunt— my uncle collapsed. |
| Izumi | Eh! |
| Azuma | Luckily it seems he’ll be released from the hospital soon, so you don’t need to worry. |
| It’s just my uncle was my guardian, but even after I became of age, he continued to look after my house. |
| He wants to use this as an opportunity to talk about the future. |
| Tsumugi | The future… |
| Azuma | Hm, maybe some matchmaking? |
| Tasuku | Matchmaking!? |
| Azuma | I’m joking. |
| I think it’s about my family’s belongings and the land. I’m already at an age at which I shouldn’t be leaving it all to my uncle, anyways. |
| Tsumugi | Then will you be going back to your house? |
| Azuma | No, I don’t plan to. Since there’s nothing left there anymore. |
| Izumi | ……… |
| Azuma | Sorry for the interruption. We were talking about Winter Troupe’s show, weren’t we? |
| Izumi | Ah, yes— |
| Tasuku | I was thinking that we should add a new element to our show, just like the other troupes. |
| Azuma | I think it’s a good idea. But, if you say a new element… |
| Homare | How about comedy? |
| When we did that sideshow comedy, I realized - Winter Troupe has comedic talent! |
| Tasuku | You’re saying it yourself.. |
| Tsumugi | But it might be interesting. |
| Izumi | That sideshow comedy you did was certainly very Winter Troupe-like. |
| Guy | I think it’s worth trying out. |
| Azuma | I think so too. |
| |
| Guy | Good morning. |
| Azuma | You’re up early. Are you leaving already? |
| Guy | Our show is starting soon, so I thought I would stock up while I can. |
| I was planning on thinking up a new alcohol menu, so I’m going to try to think of a store name while I’m at it. |
| Azuma | I hope you can think of a good one. |
| Guy | Ah. Well, I’ll go now. |
| Azuma | Take care. |
| *Azuma’s phone rings* |
| Hello? |
| Azuma’s Aunt | “Hello, Azuma-kun?” |
| Azuma | Ah, sorry. Yesterday I left while we were… |
| Azuma’s Aunt | “No, not that. You alright now?” |
| Azuma | Mhm. |
| Azuma’s Aunt | “Actually, it’s about your house’s land…” |
| “Like I told you before, the building’s been torn down and it’s an empty lot right now.” |
| “Till now, my husband’s been managing it, but now we don’t if he’ll get sick or something else could happen, see?” |
| “We’re old now, and we thought it would be better if Azuma-kun managed it.” |
| “It’s Azuma-kun’s, so if you don’t want to come back, you can sell it. If you want to use it for something else, feel free to use it as you like.” |
| Azuma | …… |
| Azuma’s Aunt | “I’m actually here for maintenance, do you want to see? Give me a second.” |
| |
| Azuma | ——. |
| Azuma’s Aunt | “It’s pretty big, isn’t it?” |
| Azuma | …There really is nothing left. |
| Neighborhood Children | “I’m off!” |
| Neighborhood Mothers | “Take care.” |
| Azuma | ——. |
| |
| Azuma’s Father | “We’ll come back as soon as we can.” |
| Azuma’s Mother | “We’ll buy souvenirs.” |
| Azuma | “Okay. Take care.” |
| Hajime | “We’re off.” |
| |
| Azuma | ——. |
| Azuma’s Aunt | “The scenery has changed a lot, but—” |
| Azuma | …That’s fine. Thanks, auntie. |
| I’ll think about what to do with the land. I’ll contact you again. |
| Tell uncle that I hope he gets well soon. |
| Azuma’s Aunt | “Thanks. Azuma-kun, you take care of yourself, alright?” |
| Azuma | Mhm, bye then—. |
| …Fuu. |
| (…It was a good idea to not go back. To think I would get so upset so easily…) |
| (Actually…) |
| ………. |
| (The only one who has this key now. It’s a little lonely…) |
