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Cocoa-san, please wake up.

Cocoa-san.

Wake up. I mean it.

Chino-chan?

Why were you sleeping in my room?

Um, if I remember correctly,

you fell asleep first and wouldn't let go of my sleeve.

Maybe it's cause I smelled like the yummy bread I baked after dinner.

I'm sure it's because you smelled yummy.

Huh?

Hop For You, Girl, I'd Oversleep

I wouldn't say bread. You smell more like flour.

It's a very gentle scent.

Isn't that the same thing as bread?

How about me?

Well, you've got...

the warm, enveloping scent of traditional Japanese austerity.

Austerity?

This market sells a lot of stuff around New Year's.

We're here on an errand, but the mood's so cheerful!

Chino-chan should have come too.

It's fun in a different way than it was at Christmas.

The smell of meat and fruit is making me hun—

Rize-chan's shopping and snacking!

Cocoa, Chiya.

Sharo-chan's eating a free sample!

I paid for this, for your information!

I'm surprised you saw us,

especially in this crowd.

I noticed 'cause I was hungry!

And I caught a whiff of herbs from you, Sharo-chan.

No way!

Oh geez, does it really cling to me that much?

She's just joking. You don't have to check.

The dangerous scent of gunpowder follows you everywhere, Rize-chan.

I can always tell when you're around!

I'm just joking. You don't have to check.

Moving around makes you hungry. I understand.

I-I don't do this all the time.

We're usually busy with work,

so this is a rare occasion when we can be like normal high schoolers.

That's for sure.

The air in this town is so clear and fresh.

It smells nice, too.

Aren't you just smelling the donut you're holding?

Now that you mention it, I'm so used to it I stopped noticing.

Since it's winter, the air's even clearer than usual.

Let's all take a deep breath.

And in...

And out...

I'm starting to feel drowsy.

I feel like I'm forgetting something.

Is tomorrow Sunday, by any chance?

I feel like I had some obligation to contribute to society.

They're late.

It was a simple errand.

Grandpa, I love the smell of coffee.

Green tea and herbs smell wonderful too.

Welcome Come on! Bread Festival Freshly baked bread, all you can eat.

But...

I feel like lately, I've found more scents that put me at ease.

Are they still not back?

Oh no!

Look at the time!

We'd better hurry back!

I've got to quickly get a present for Chino-chan before we leave!

I'll be late too if I don't hurry!

I can't have my pay reduced!

We all have days like this.

Is your heart hop-hopping in anticipation?

I pretend I'm lost in thought,

so go on, come a bit closer.

It won't be that easy to get me to say it.

I love you so much,

but it's a secret.

Cute and cuddly, heart is fluttery, it's a secret.

Make your first impression count. I'm not patient!

Cute and cuddly, heart is fluttery, it's a secret, I say.

With a teasing smile, I hop-hop.

I opened the door to find an unfamiliar world before me.

Don't be silly.

That's impossible!

But it just might be.

A milk-colored world!

When I gazed into my coffee cup,

there I was, looking back at myself.

Why's that?

Why's that?

There's two of me!

No way!

Oh dear, that won't do.

I'm sure

our interests would match,

you see.

Who is it

that I'm looking at? You of course!

You're the only one in my eyes.

This is a dream,

a dream in a cup.

When we drink it dry, will it end?

We can hop-hop all we want.

Let's look for adventure

and let loose a bit more.

With a hop-hop!

It's so wonderful when we're together!

I want to hear you say it.

Just say it!

Is your heart hop-hopping in anticipation?

I pretend I'm lost in thought,

so go on, come a bit closer.

With a hop-hop!

It won't be that easy to get me to say it.

I love you so much,

Oh so much, much, much!

but it's a secret.

Afternoon!

Oh? What brings you two here?

We're doin' research for a homework project.

We came to conduct an interview about this café.

So let's get straight to it!

What is the most rewarding aspect of running this café?

Seeing the customers' smiles!

Cocoa-san is just a part-timer.

Chino-chan!

Besides, you should ask my father, the owner, about the café.

No doubt, it's not an easy business,

but when I consider the customers who come seeking a place of respite

to enjoy a cup of coffee away from the breathless pace of modern life,

it's all worth it.

When a customer departs with a "See you again soon",

I realize that my café is like a home away from home for—

Chino's launched into a sermon!

In any case, please hurry up and change.

I can help!

All right, sure!

I always wanted to help out like this.

Thank you, Megu-chan.

I got it inside-out!

Um... How do I tie the ribbon again?

Wouldn't this go faster without your help?

Sorry!

Cocoa, where'd Chimame go?

They're off interviewing Chino-chan's dad.

Ah, a career research assignment?

I remember doing one as winter break homework in junior high.

Sure takes me back.

Rize-chan, did you interview your dad?

I have no plans to join the military.

But I was something of a wild child back then.

I interviewed a florist, of all things!

That's normal!

What are the core values and incentives of this job?

To brew each cup of coffee with care, using only the finest beans,

and to provide guests with a tranquil space in which to find peace and repose.

By understanding the customer as no previous owner has—

What is this nonsense?!

I understand the customer's perspective far more than you could ever hope to!

What?!

Chino's declared war on the owner?

It sounds tough, running a one-man operation.

The competition must be fierce in this area.

Looks like they finished the interview.

Amausa-an and Fleur du Lapin are in the area, too.

I'd like to go interview those cafés next.

In that case, Cocoa, why not take them there during your break?

But I do have work to do.

I can take over for you.

Cocoa-san, please help them out.

Well, I can't turn down a request from my little sisters!

Really?

I'm so glad!

We won't have to worry if Cocoa-chan's with us.

A reconnaissance mission?

Keep your guard up, or they'll take you out!

Take us out?!

Rize-san is just joking.

Amaufa-an

Oh my. Friends of Chino-chan's?

Your order's on the house.

They want to interview you for a school assignment.

I'll get straight to the point!

Do you see Rabbit House as a competitor?

Our cafés used to compete, but not anymore.

I see them as healthy rivals.

Really?

When I heard recently that Chino-chan's father had played jazz,

I realized we needed to make use of music as well.

But...

Female Solo Folk

We don't have any instruments, so singing it is!

Wow!

Just like a karaoke bar!

But does work ever get in the way of your studying?

Isn't it difficult to balance them?

You can learn a lot from work too!

With good time management, you'll rarely run into problems.

They sound so cool, Megu!

I don't know how they do it, Maya-chan!

Cocoa-chan, you need to help me with math sometime.

I think I'm in serious trouble.

I wouldn't mind help with everything humanities-related.

Welcome!

They've got us beat in the rabbitness department!

Rabbit House can't even compare!

And the length of their skirts!

What?!

We can't compete in the boldness department either!

With that outfit, I wouldn't be surprised if you broke into song.

Song?

Don't you sing for the guests here?

Do not!

I'd rather you enjoy the herbal tea, not the uniforms.

She's gonna take us out once the tea has relaxed us!

What's that mean?!

Do the café's signature pose!

Now it's crazy requests?!

Ta-dah!

lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll

This is Rabbit House's!

If Senpai herself does it, then...

This is customer service!

Rize-chan shot down the idea, though.

If you're interviewing about careers, there's a novelist over there.

That lady's a novelist?

Megu, let's go interview her!

Sure!

Wait, you mean that was a career interview?

Hm? Oh, didn't I mention?

Please tell us your history and motivation as a novelist.

Gladly, if you believe I will be of help.

Sure, sure!

I was inspired to pursue this career by a certain someone.

My motivation...

Your motivation...

The satisfaction of seeing people moved by your words?

Ah, yes.

I can observe the employees without seeming suspicious.

People-watching, right?

Isn't she just peeping?

My poor purse...

Those Japanese sweets and herbal cookies were yummy!

We got a lot of information, too.

We should probably be heading back.

Already?

Let's conduct interviews at some other cafés!

No can do!

Chino-chan will be worried if we're out too late.

Please, big sis!

We want to spend more time with you, Cocoa-oneechan!

Oh, you two!

Chino-chan will be mad at us if we come home late.

Who's the older sister anyway, you or Chino?

Rize! We're back!

How'd it go?

We might be rivals with this place in the future!

You're turning traitor?!

I think you're lucky to have so many wonderful big sister figures.

"Big sisters"...

You think I can grow up to be like them?

Megu-san, I'd rather you at least stay the way you are.

See you later!

Look! So much snow has piled up!

Let's make snow bunnies!

I'm gonna go shopping without you.

Finished!

It's very cute.

If that's enough to impress you, you really are still a kid.

Who's still a kid now?

If the snow sticks around till the semester starts,

I bet we'll have a snowball fight at school!

Oh, I'm shivering with excitement!

But when I imagine Chiya-chan pelting me with snowballs,

I feel chills up my spine.

Cocoa-san, crouch down a bit.

I didn't mean you should take a fighting stance.

You're burning up!

Cocoa-san...

Cocoa-chan, take care.

Thanks for coming to check on me.

You even brought me all this stuff.

Canned peaches, an apple, and garlic?

Putting garlic around your neck can help cure a cold, right?

Isn't it usually a roasted green onion?

Right! It'll exorcise the sickness!

Garlic is only effective against vampires.

I heard you caught a cold. How are you feeling?

Did you slice these, Rize-chan?

I'm quite handy with a knife.

Chino asked me to carve them into rabbits,

but I honestly don't see the resemblance at all.

Doesn't this look more like a rabbit?

Wow!

How cute.

Normal rabbits don't carry guns.

Cocoa, are you okay?

Did we tire you out the other day?

Thanks, you two.

Don't worry, I'm fine.

Just got a bit of a fever.

Get better soon so we can make snowmen and have snowball fights!

That sounds like fun!

What she needs right now is bed rest.

Yeah, don't expect anything till she's fully recovered.

That's right.

Cocoa-chan needs to exorcise her demons.

You mean her sickness.

So that's what the garlic is for!

Exactly!

Should I have brought a cross as well?

Rize's knife is cooler and about the same shape.

Cocoa-san, your fever's acting up again.

Your body needs rest.

Get some sleep, and don't exert yourself.

Come on, let's go.

We'll check in on you later.

Make sure you get some sleep.

Take care, Cocoa-chan.

Sorry, girls.

Please don't ignore our advice while you're sick.

Sorry about all this, Chino-chan.

It's fine.

Sharo-chan! What are you doing out of bed?

Just sleeping is too boring.

That won't do.

You won't get better if you don't sleep.

Here! I have garlic for your neck and a pickled plum for your belly button!

You can keep those!

There's no way your grandma's crackpot folk remedies will work!

Now listen.

Don't underestimate the power of thinking you'll get better.

You don't actually believe in those remedies, do you?

You can go home.

If you stay too long, you'll catch my cold.

Well, they say you can cure a cold by giving it to someone else...

You'd make yourself sick just to cure me?!

What are you doing?

I'll stay till you fall asleep.

I won't be done with this book for a while.

Okay...

Rize-san made you some rice porridge before she left.

Chi... no...

Are you feeling worse?

If there's anything I can do to help, just say so!

Chi... Chi...

What is it?

Cocoa-san!

Chili shrimp and coconut risotto would be really nice right now...

Chili shrimp?

Your fever's running really high! You need to take some medicine.

Chino, we're out of cold medicine!

All the stores near us are closed.

And my father's busy tending the bar.

What should I do?

Chiya lives nearby. Why not ask her for some?

Nice idea, Grandpa!

If I hurry there, I can make it back within the hour.

But it's dangerous out there with all the snow.

I'll...

I'll be right back!

Chino...

It's really coming down.

We'll have to shovel the snow in the morning.

Chino.

Walking through town alone at night?

Grandpa?

I can't see you against all the snow!

Thanks for coming with me, Grandpa.

I could hardly stay at home,

what with your dear older sister in that state.

She is not my sister!

She's just plain Cocoa-san!

Stop that at once!

But...

What?

I suppose I don't mind her scent.

Excuse me.

How are you feeling?

I brought you some hot wine.

Cocoa-san...

Oh my.

You won't get better like that.

Oh dear, I'm starting to feel cold myself.

Delicious!

The dear owner has fine taste in wine.

It warms my body and my heart.

Oh my, oh my.

Whatever might be happening?

There's two of Cocoa-san...

I think I shall return later.

Chino-chan?

Chiya-san!

Chino-chan.

Oh dear, look at all the snow piled up on your head.

Though on second glance, it's only Tippy.

Um, could I borrow some cold medicine, if you have any?

Cocoa-san ran out of hers.

Certainly. How much?

You just had all those on you?

It's a long story.

Does Sharo-san have a cold?

Now, go and hurry back to Cocoa-chan with this medicine.

Right. Thank you!

I'd better hurry as well.

Cocoa-san! I brought you some medicine!

Chino-chan?

Are you okay?

I'm feeling a little better.

Huh? What happened to your forehead?

Sh-She'll laugh at me if I tell her I slipped in the snow and fell flat on my face.

Ah, you fell down because you were pretending to be a snowboarder.

You should be more careful.

No, I just slipped.

Chino-chan, if you end up catching my cold,

I promise to give you the best care I can.

I'm made of stronger stuff than that.

Rize-san's trained me, after all.

I can't believe you dodged my cold but got mumps instead!

I feel like my pride is suffering the most.

Make sure you get plenty of rest.

It's your big sister's turn to take care of you!

I'll be fine on my own.

I barely even have a fever.

No protesting while you're sick!

Steam wafts gently from my cappuccino

as I take a sip.

We're gathered at our usual spot.

what should we talk about today?

"That's cute." "That's delicious."

We chat excitedly.

We'll decorate each special day together.

Amaufa-an

The next turn of fate always brings

a brand new adventure.

My heart pounds like I have a secret.

The times we spend together are the happiest for me.

I'd be glad if you feel the same way.

We'll each paint our dreams in pastel colors

and spin our tale to tomorrow and beyond.

Have you recovered from your mumps?

Good morning.

Yes, I'm all fine now.

I'm surprised you hadn't caught it before now.

The mumps make your cheeks do this, don't they?

By the way, where's Cocoa?

Still asleep, it would seem.

Sheesh...

I'll go wake her up.

Cocoa-san!

It's time to open shop!

Please get up!

Toot the horn once the bread is done...

Weren't you going back to work today, now that you're better?

Just twenty more minutes...

Onee-chan, you sleepyhead.

How come my whisper woke you up but your alarm didn't?

Good question.

Chino-chan, what did you say just now?

Nothing!