Episode 2: A Recipe for Reconciliation
Scene: A park in Landsol.
The day after her fight with Kyouka, Misogi was in a gloomy mood, leaving her completely unable to focus on studying for her test.
Misogi
Ahh, I don't get what this textbook is saying at all! Why did they even invent studying...
Misogi
If this dumb test hadn't existed in the first place, I never would've wound up fighting with Kyouka! It's all this test's fault! I'm innocent!
Misogi
... Um... But I really should apologize, anyway... But what would I even say...?
Misogi
Plus, even if I apologized, Kyouka might not even forgive me! She was super angry!
Misogi
What'll I do if it stays like this forever!? Ooh, I don't wanna feel all gloomy forever...
Misogi
The truth is, yesterday, I just wanted to play with everyone because I was worn out from studying... But now, I might never get to see Kyouka again... She said she wasn't going to be my friend anymore...
Yuuki
1. "Hey, Misogi!"
Misogi
Huh? Yuuki? What's he doing here...
Misogi
Oh, I know! I'll get Yuuki help me out! I bet he could tell me how to make up with Kyouka!
Misogi
Heeey! Yuukiiii!
A puff of smoke.
Misogi
Huh, Yuuki disappeared! ... Oh, that's right, I dug a pitfall trap there earlier.
Yuuki
1. "H-Help..."
2. "Why is there a pitfall..."
Option 1.
Misogi
Man, you're clumsy as always, Yuuki. When you were walking towards me before, you looked like a hero coming to save me! But that vibe's all gone now.
Option 2.
Misogi
Ah, heh heh... I was in a bad mood after that argument, so I just dug one without thinking... But, Yuuki, even when I'm feeling down in the dumps, you should know to be more careful about my traps.
End of branches.
Misogi pulls Yuuki out.
Misogi
Whew! Ha ha, you're all muddy! Be more careful of your surroundings, okay?
Misogi
Huh? You have something for me? All right, but first, I need to talk to you about something!
Misogi
I had a big fight with Kyouka yesterday, right? I couldn't understand what she was teaching me, and then she gave me a bunch of really hard problems to solve, so I got super upset...
Misogi
But I was the one who asked her to teach me, so I know it was wrong of me to quit right in the middle...
Misogi
And now, because of this fight, it's not fun for me to pull pranks anymore, and I can't concentrate on anything...
Misogi
So, um, that's why... I want to make up with Kyouka! I want to tell her I'm sorry!
Misogi
But... Kyouka was definitely angry... She said she wasn't going to be my friend anymore... So, Yuuki, what should I do to make things better?
Yuuki
1. "You should give Kyouka something she likes."
Misogi
Something Kyouka likes? Umm, like cupcakes? I remember she said that, whenever she was down, she felt like having some cupcakes could blow all her troubles away...
Misogi
I might be able to make some cupcakes... Ahh, but the ones she likes the best are the ones that are the ones sold by bakers here in the city!
Misogi
As long as I put my heart into it, they'll turn out fine? ... That's right, Yuuki! You always say the best things!
Misogi
Okay, I'm gonna make some cupcakes to give to Kyouka! And then, me and Kyouka will be friends again!
Misogi
Yeah! Now that that's decided, let's go make some right away! Yuuki, you should come help, too!
Scene: Inside the Sarendia Orphanage house.
Misogi
Um... First add butter and sugar, and then eggs... And then, sift the flour in?
An explosion.
Misogi
Ehh... Cough, cough... Why did the cupcakes explode!?
Misogi
Weird... I thought I was following the recipe exactly...
Misogi
Wait, ahh! That wasn't flour -- that was the exploding powder from the "Misogi's Trick Goods" collection!
Misogi
Awww... If I'd known it would turn out like this, I would've just asked my mom for help...
Misogi
But there's no point in crying over exploded pastries... I've gotta put all my energy into making these cupcakes for Kyouka!
Misogi
These might not look as pretty as the ones from the bakery, but as long as I put my heart into it...
Misogi
(I'll definitely be able to make up with her! Because no matter how much I mess around, Kyouka is always there for me, as level-headed as ever!)
Misogi
(I might not be any better at cooking than I am at studying, but, but... I'm not giving up! I can do anything if I set my mind to it!)
Misogi
Measure out this much... Add the ingredients in this order... And set the timer for this long...
Misogi
Put it in the oven... Please! Come out okay this time!
Later.
Misogi
Yuuki, Yuuki! I smell something good! I've got a good feeling about this batch!
Misogi
Okay, time to open the oven... There!
Misogi
Whoa! The cupcakes've puffed up just like they should! Awesome, awesome! I did it!
Misogi
Yuuki, thanks for letting me use your kitchen! If we'd done this at my house, my mom would've gotten all upset and told me to go back to studying!
Misogi
Hee hee, these will definitely make Kyouka happy!
Misogi
... Ahh! B-But how am I supposed to give these to her!? If I went to see her, she'd probably say something like, "What does my ex-friend need me for something?"
Misogi
Hmm? What? What's this letter... Ah, could this be a love letter from you to me!? You know I'm still a kid, right!?
Misogi
Huh? What's this... "An invitation to an expedition..."
Misogi
I-Is this a letter from Kyouka!? I get it! You came to deliver this to me!
Misogi
If I bring these cupcakes to Kyouka on the day of... Thank you! Yuuki! Okay, let's set out on an expedition!
After receiving the letter from Kyouka, Misogi feels a rush of enthusiasm about giving the cupcakes to her.