Koharu
Ahh! The pool felt so nice today!

Riko
It's been swelteringly hot every day.

An
I don't really get what "sweltering" means, but it's hot!

Riko
"Sweltering" means it's so hot your head feels like it's being boiled.

An
You're right, at this rate we might turn into boiled eggs!

Shigure
Haah...

Koharu
Huh? What's wrong, Shigure-sama? You seem a bit down...

Riko
Indeed. You've looked a bit pale since the pool lesson earlier...

An
Are you feeling unwell or something...? I'll go tell the teacher you need to leave early!

Shigure
...It's nothing like that~.

Koharu
Really? Don't push yourself, and if something's bothering you, tell us and we'll help however we can!

Riko
Our purpose as both fans and classmates is to ensure Shigure-sama has a healthy school life...!

Shigure
Ugh, how annoying. You lot worry too much.

Shigure
...I'm just thinking about that 25-metre crawl test coming up. It's such a bother.

Koharu
Oh...!

Riko
If you fail that, there's supplementary lessons during summer holiday, right? That would reduce rehearsal time...

An
B-but you haven't failed yet...!

Shigure
Of course not! I'm just talking about possibilities.

An
Ah...sorry.

Shigure
Well? 25 metres is nothing for Shigure?

An
R-really...?

Koharu
Uuu...

Riko
Let's leave it at that...!

Shigure
A-anyway, there's no need to worry. You should only concern yourselves with whether you'll pass.

Shigure
Though I said that...

Shigure
What should I do...? If by any chance I end up in supplementary lessons...

Shigure
If Papa and Mama found out, they'd definitely tell me to reduce my time at Eden...

Shigure
Uuu~. I need to think. There must be some way to avoid the test...!

Shigure
Ah! That's it!

Shigure
...Done! A teru-teru bozu doll...!

Shigure
Fufu, now I just need to hang it upside down...!

Shigure
Resorting to this kind of thing makes me feel like Daikoku-senpai, which I hate...

Shigure
...If I hang it in the living room, Papa and Mama might say something. I should put it in my room...

Shigure
No, then Mama might see it when she comes in...!? What would I say if she asks "Why do you want it to rain?"...

Shigure
Nyah!?

Shigure
Has Mama come home...!?

Shigure
Coming!

Nikako
Good morning!

Nikako
Wow, it's hot lately. I'm all sweaty.

Shigure
...Good morning.

Iruru
Morning. Yeah, it's unbearably muggy.

Nikako
...Hm?

Nikako
Wow, a teru-teru bozu doll. How cute!

Iruru
Oh, you're right!

Iruru
But who made it...? And it's upside down too.

Shigure
Hey, don't touch that~.

Nikako
Huh?

Iruru
Did you make this, Shigure?

Shigure
...Yes, I did.

Nikako
It's a cute teru-teru bozu!

Shigure
You've got sharp eyes. Also, please don't tell others that Shigure made it.

Iruru
Why not? And why is it upside down?

Daikoku
Good morning...

Daikoku
...What? Why is everyone gathered here...

Daikoku
Hm? What's this, a doll...? Is someone cursing someone?

Shigure
It's a teru-teru bozu! Don't lump me in with you!

Hatsumi
What's all this noise about?

Hatsumi
Hm? There's something hanging in the window.

Shigure
Oh geez...! Now everyone's found out.

Daikoku
You made this? Praying for rain is so gloomy...

Shigure
You're the last person I want to hear that from. I have my reasons.

Daikoku
Hmm? I doubt it's anything worthwhile, but I'm curious.

Nikako
Why do you want it to rain?

Shigure
...

Shigure
I don't want to talk about it.

Hatsumi
Let me guess.

Hatsumi
It's for sports day.

Shigure
Even Hatsumi-san is being persistent!

Iruru
Hmm, in summer it might be about the pool?

Shigure
...

Daikoku
She's gone silent.

Iruru
Oh, did I get it right?

Nikako
Shigure-chan, do you dislike swimming?

Shigure
It's not that I dislike it, I just don't feel like doing the crawl test. It's such a hassle~.

Daikoku
So you want it cancelled... Hmm...

Shigure
Why are you smiling like that? It's creepy... In the worst case, if I fail the test, my rehearsal time will be reduced~.

Shigure
B-but? That's just the worst case, it could never happen to Shigure!

Daikoku
...

Daikoku
Are you sure you'll be alright...? You were struggling at the adventure park too.

Shigure
I was not struggling!?

Nikako
Really?

Iruru
Ahaha.

Iruru
But that's understandable to be worried. I wish we could help...

Hatsumi
As a student, academics should be prioritised. For Shigure's own sake, I hope you pass.

Nikako
Ah...! Then how about I teach Shigure-chan how to swim!?

Shigure
! That's...

Shigure
Well, if it's Nikako-senpai...

Nikako
I used to swim a lot in Aogashima. I'm quite confident! I once even tried swimming to the offing using butterfly stroke.

Daikoku
That's impressive...

Hatsumi
That sounds good. Let's all go to the pool on our next day off.

Shigure
Ehh...!? If it's just about learning, I only need Nikako-senpai with me~!?

Iruru
You just want to go yourself, don't you~?

Hatsumi
I won't deny it. Well then, everyone keep your schedules clear.