Maybe I Can Reach Sky Blue (Part 2)

Nikako
Then, let me explain the plan for our astronomical observation climb!

Iruru
Y-Yeah...

Nikako
When we get to the mountain in the evening, we'll start climbing. We'll head for the summit before it gets dark, and wait for night to start our astronomy observation.

Nikako
After we've enjoyed the starry sky to our hearts' content, we'll head back down the mountain and go home before it gets too late♪

Iruru
I see...

Nikako
I'll prepare the telescope for observation. My friends in the astronomy club said they'd lend it to me!

Iruru
...Hey, Nikako. I was just thinking...isn't it pretty dangerous for amateurs to climb mountains at night?

Nikako
Yes, you're right!

Iruru
That's right! Then, there's no need to force yourself to go...

Nikako
Don't worry! We cantake the cable car up to near the summit.

Iruru
Is that so?

Nikako
Once you get off the cable car, you'll be at the summit in no time at all. This way, you'll only need about 40 minutes to climb the mountain path♪

Iruru
40 minutes...

Iruru
(Even though Nikako is so enthusiastic...I'm not sure if it'll be possible to do it as she imagines...)

Iruru
(To begin with, I don't have the confidence to walk along a mountain path at night for 40 minutes...)

Iruru
(I want to somehow change course so as not to hurt Nikako, but...)

Nikako
...Irurun, is something wrong? You've been acting strangely for a while now...

Iruru
W-Well, I've been imagining a lot of things. I'm starting to feel a bit nervous...

Nikako
So that’s what it was! I'll do my best to live up to your expectations!

Iruru
Y-Yeah...thanks, Nikako...

Iruru
(Ugh, come on! I'm such an idiot! It was the perfect timing, why did I have to try and look cool! )

Hatsumi
You guys look like you're having fun. What are you talking about?

Iruru
Hatsumi...

Nikako
I'm going to go stargazing with Irurun!

Hatsumi
I see. So that's why Nikako's voice was more cheerful than usual.

Nikako
If you don't mind, Ren-san, would you like to come with us?

Hatsumi
Me too?

Nikako
If we're going to do it, I want to see the stars with lots of people! It'll be fun!

Hatsumi
Hehe, I can't refuse when you ask with those beautiful eyes.

Hatsumi
Okay, I'll join you.

Nikako
Yay, Ren-san's coming too!

Hatsumi
Why don't you invite Daikoku and Shigure too?

Nikako
That's a good idea!

Nikako
But I wonder if they'll come...

Hatsumi
Don't worry. I'll make sure they come.

Hatsumi
'Getting to know the real thing' is also important when learning acting. This is a rare opportunity that will lead to further improvement at Eden.

Nikako
Ren-san is amazing... I can't believe you’ve even thought of that!

Nikako
We have to make this the best observation event ever!

Iruru
(Nikako is getting more and more fired up...Hatsumi, you don't even seem to care about my feelings!)

Nikako
Ah... but what should we do...

Hatsumi
Hmm? Is there something you're worried about?

Nikako
Like the timing of getting on the cable car, or walking up the mountain path, I thought there would be restrictions if the number of people increased...

Nikako
If we stick to the original plan, it doesn't seem to work...we need to completely rethink how we'll move on the day...

Iruru
Then why not go camping instead of mountain climbing? A camping trip to observe the stars!

Nikako
Camping...?

Iruru
We won't be going to the top of a mountain, but if we go to Okutama, where there is less light pollution, I think we'll be able to see a beautiful starry sky even at the campsite!

Iruru
And if we stay in a tent, we won't have to worry about the journey home. Don't you think that sounds pretty good?

Nikako
...

Iruru
(I thought this was the only time we could make a change of plan...I guess it didn't work, did it? )

Nikako
That's a good idea! We can calmly observe the stars all night long!

Iruru
That's right! That's right!

Nikako
Ren-san, I'm sorry for suddenly deciding like this...but I think camping will be fun too!

Hatsumi
As long as you guys are with me, I don't care where we are. The starry sky we see around the campfire will be extra special.

Nikako
Ren-san...!

Iruru
(I made it somehow...thanks to Hatsumi...)

Nikako
Hehe, thanks to Ren-san, I'm looking forward to it even more!

Iruru
It was Nikako who gave us the idea. Let's make it a good stargazing session.

Nikako
Yes!