In late August of 1518, the Red Tears returned to Babylon after a month at sea.
-Angel Island.
Sunlight filtered through thin clouds onto Lovely Street, which was paved with island cloud. The houses on either side were also built from island cloud and local timber, decorated with all sorts of shells and Sky Island specialties.
"So cute! Ah, this one's adorable too!"
Dressed in a red schoolgirl-style idol outfit, Uta strolled along Lovely Street with shining eyes.
She was thoroughly pleased with the street's "fairy-tale heaven" aesthetic.
Uta had always loved cute things. Everything here felt fresh and delightful to her.
"There are lots of cute accessory shops too. They make things from local shells."
Nami pulled Uta into a Shell Accessory Workshop. Carina, who had come out with them, tilted her head slightly, marveled at how quickly the two sprang into action, and followed them out of habit.
"...You two really are full of energy-"
Once inside, Carina discovered a familiar melody playing.
In the display window, a large Tone Dial was playing her solo album, The Sea-Colored Girl Is Enchanting, on repeat.
(Umi Sonoda's solo album from μ's, the original Love Live group.)
It was a compilation of the singles she had released while performing on Lovely Street two years ago.
"What's this?"
"A little night-light made from a Light Dial. It's pretty cute."
Nami and Uta fiddled with the little trinkets made from Sky Island dials. Practicality was one thing, but they were all adorable.
When Carina walked over to join them, the nearby customers couldn't help looking at the three girls.
Nami wore a yellow schoolgirl-style idol outfit, while Carina wore blue. Together with Uta, they completed the three primary colors and looked like a trio of leading school idols.
Even in Babylon, they turned