11:00 AM

During the first day of the school festival, a girl was walking around the place with a cameraman, this was Tsubaki of the Broadcasting Club.

Tsubaki:"Let's do our best to prove ourselves!"

As the cameraman got his gear ready, Tsubaki pumped herself up.

Tsubaki:"Hello, everyone, and welcome to the first day of the Sunrise Festival! Is everyone having a good time? This is Tsubaki from the Broadcasting Club. Today, I'm gonna be conducting some surprise interviews with the attendees!"

First in Tsubaki's trip was a couple of girls.

"It's really lively here."

"I heard that there would be a lot of good food here."

After that, Tsubaki's microphone was suddenly taken by a tanned girl.

"Are you watching, Nakano-san? You remember me, don't you? I came here to see you! Are you still runnin-"

Tsubaki:"Please don't take the mic all of the sudden!"

…

On another side of the festival, a girl suddenly felt something.

Yotsuba:[Whoa! I just got a shiver all of the sudden.]

…

As the day went on, Tsubaki continued going from place to place. She got to interview a weird old man in makeup, the boy's takoyaki stand, a duo consisting of a girl who didn't seem to hear too well and another boy with makeup. Suddenly, Tsubaki saw a dark haired man in a suit standing near the entrance almost as if debating whether to go in or not.

3:40 PM

Tsubaki:"Let's go ask that guy what he's doing!"

As they approached the man, Tsubaki charged ahead.

Tsubaki:"How are you doing, sir?"

Maruo:"My apologies, I did not come to-"

Tsubaki:"I see you're standing here alone. Are you waiting for someone? Are you contemplating what stall to go to first?"

Maruo:"That's not it, I'm thinking about seeing-no, it's nothing."

Tsubaki:"Oh, and here I was confident that my golden broadcaster voice would get the information!"

Maruo:"...You certainly are in the right mindset."

Tsubaki:"Here's our business card, I'll be glad to pick up any future endeavors."

Maruo begrudgingly took the card.

Maruo:"Very well, it's only courteous that I return the favor."

Maruo then took out a business card of his own and gave it to Tsubaki.

Maruo:"My apologies, but you'll have to excuse me."

Maruo then walked in as Tsubaki and her cameraman watched him.

Tsubaki:"Must be fun at parties...But I finally gave someone a business card! I've always wanted to do that! I even got his card."

Tsubaki put the card in her bag before fully looking at it before she and her cameraman high-fived as they continued their interviews. As soon as the two left, a taxi had finally reached its destination.

Ichika:"I can't believe we got stuck in traffic for that long. But I'm finally here."

Ichika tugged at her hat.

Ichika:"Now to try and find them without making anyone suspicious.

Ichika then proceeded to walk in a very suspicious way, but due to the crowd, she was still quite well hidden.

…

4:25 PM

A little while later, Tsubaki had finally reached her limit.

Tsubaki:"We'll be right back!"

As soon as the camera turned off, Tsubaki sat down and began to fan herself.

Tsubaki:"That was a lot of work. Taking interviews is fine and all, but if we're to get more support, something big has to happen! You can take a break."

"You got it."

As soon as she was alone, she noticed an explosion of sparkles in the distance.

Tsubaki:"What was that? Those sparkles were different from what I'm used to, but my curiosity consumes me!"

Tsubaki then went to the source. Before she got there, she noticed Miku pumping herself up.

Tsubaki:"That's Ichika-chan's sister. The pancake stall, that's right! Hey, Miku-chan!"

Miku:"Huh?"

Tsubaki:"How are you doing? We're in the broadcast club!"

Miku:"Oh, yeah. I've seen things play on the large monitor."

Tsubaki:"Have you been enjoying the festival?"

Miku:"It's been a lot of work, but I think I can get the hang of it."

Tsubaki:"That's great! What were you doing, pumping yourself up like that?"

Miku:"O-Oh, I was just coming back from the takoyaki stall." [Wait, am I being interviewed without a camera?]

Tsubaki:"Ah, yes. I've heard the gossip going around that the boys and girls haven't been getting along too well." [I wonder if Takeda-kun is there as well.]

Miku:"We're sorry for the inconvenience...But we promise to fix this as quickly as we can."

Tsubaki:"Right! You heard it here first, fo-"

Tsubaki turned around as if she was expecting someone to be there before dropping to the floor.

Tsubaki:"AAAAHHHH, I forgot I gave him a break."

Miku:"A-Are you al-"

Tsubaki:"Let me go get him, I'll be right back!"

Tsubaki then ran off, leaving Miku behind.

Miku:"...I guess I should stay here."

…

4:27 PM

On another side of the festival, there was Maruo, walking with a bag.

Maruo:[I could have sworn Nino-kun said that would be one of their stalls, but I didn't see anyone there…]

As he continued to walk, he passed by the large monitor in the middle of the establishment. Suddenly, the monitor turned on, showing the girl that tried to interview Maruo prior.

Tsubaki:"Right, let's try this again. This is the Asahi High Broadcasting Club. Reporting to you on day one of the Sunrise Festival! We have a special guest lined up for you. It's Nakano Miku-chan from Class 3-1!"

After some static, Miku's face began to show up on the screen.

Miku:"W-We're-"

"Ah! Wait just a moment!"

The static finally stopped to show a clear picture.

Miku:"O-Our class is running a pancake stall. They're very delicious so please come by."

Tsubaki:"Great! Now let's retread what we were talking about off camera!"

Miku:"E-Ehh...I have to go now!"

Tsubaki:"W-Wait!"

Maruo was staring at the monitor before looking down at the bag he was holding.

Maruo:"I must have simply missed them...I could always go back…"

Before Maruo could do that, his phone began to ring. He picked it up.

Maruo:"What is it?"

"We're sorry for calling you while you're out, but you might be required for this next step. Is now a good time?"

Maruo:"...Sure, I don't mind. I'll be there soon."

…

4:27 PM

On another side of the festival, Ichika was looking at the screen through her disguise.

Ichika:"There's Miku...I'm so lost on where the stalls are, I really should have gotten a map from them. I can't even ask where I should g-"

"You think Nakano Ichika is here?"

Ichika jumped.

Ichika:[Case and point.]

"Yeah, the actress. I heard that she attends this school."

"Really, this might be my only chance to meet her!"

Ichika:[I wonder if I should have brought...No...I'd rather not anymore.]

Suddenly a gust of wind came through, causing Ichika's hat to fly off.

Ichika:[Crap, I need to go in case someone recognizes me!]

As she turned a corner, she bumped into someone.

?:"Oh, Ichika."

Ichika:[Already!?]

She looked up to see Fuutarou.

End of Chapter 55