Plum Blossoms & Snowflakes [Snowflakes 2]

[anakidd]

 

 

[A little bit later, hotel at the mountain summit]

Mayoi: We’re finally here. Good work, everyone.

Hajime: Good work ~ we’re more or less one hour late, but we managed to arrive earlier than expected.

To make up for the lost time, let’s split up to greet people faster. 

 

I can talk to the hotel’s advisor, while Ayase-senpai can please reach out to the film crew?

Mayoi: G-got it. I’ll greet the hotel staff in another moment during our stay.

Aira: Mayo-san, are you going to be ok by yourself? Do you need me to escort you?

Mayoi: Aira-san. I would like to do it by myself as much as possible, but…

It would be reassuring to have you with me just in case.

Aira: Leave it to me! I’m here to support you with my strength, after all ♪

Mayoi: The film crew… ah…. there, those people wearing an armband.

 

Good morning. I’m Ayase Mayoi from Yumenosaki Academy, thanks for your support.

Staff: Good morning, everyone. Let’s do our best today!

 

We've been here since yesterday morning preparing for the filming, but…

 

Snowfall surprised us in the afternoon. It was fast, but it seems some snow piled up, so we were worried about the arrival of your group.

Mayoi: Is that so? We apologize for making you wait.

Staff: Don’t worry, you can’t escape natural events. But we are a bit concerned about the filming.

Aira: Why, is there any problem?

Staff: Yesterday’s snow is still there, and apparently it’ll take a while for the set to dry.

 

So, it could be difficult to achieve the “sit comfortably for a flower viewing” part described in the proposal.

 

It might be fine until tomorrow afternoon, but what do we do?

Mayoi: Tomorrow afternoon…? The flower viewing scene is long, so that can be tricky.

Adonis: ….. let me know if you need to shovel snow. I can do that.

Makoto: Hum… it seems it’s not necessary, Otogari-kun.

Earlier I watched the garden from the window, but the snow on the sidewalk was almost totally cleaned up. So I don’t think walking around there will be an issue.

But you can end up staining your clothes if you aren’t careful, and falling from a slip would be troublesome.

Adonis: I see. It’s frustrating to have my hands tied.

 

Ayase. What will we do about the flower viewing scene?

Mayoi: Ah… hum…..

(I can’t believe something like this is happening…)

(I thought there was still snow in the mountain path because of the shadow)

(The hotel area gets plenty of sunlight, so I wasn’t worried about snow because the today’s report predicted good weather)

(We also have the option of editing the video, but I’m worried it would feel uncanny……..)

(If we leave just the flower viewing scene for another day, coordinating everyone’s schedule again would be complicated)

(And it risks my case being settled at school before the filming day…)

(Ugh, I’m in trouble……)

……. That reminds me of last night—)

 

[Reminiscence. Previous night, Mayoi and Tomoya room]

Mayoi: ……..? Someone is knocking, is it a guest?

 

Please, come in.

Hajime: Good night, excuse me ~

Mayoi: Shino-san. If you’re looking for Mashiro-san, he hasn't returned yet.

Hajime: It’s alright, I’m here to see you, Ayase-senpai.

 

Here, please take this.

Mayoi: A scroll….?

Hajime: Yes, from Sengoku-kun. He wanted me to give it to you, Ayase-senpai.

Mayoi: Shinobu-kyu….. I-I mean, Chief?

Hajime: Yes. And I have a message from him too: “Open it when you feel discouraged”.

Mayoi: Is that so….? Thanks for bringing it to me, Shino-san.

Hajime: No problem ~ Have a good night, Ayase-senpai.

Mayoi: Yes, good night.

(Chief…..)

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