I hadn’t seen Riku-san because the journey to Umi’s hometown round three months in the past. He appeared utterly completely different than the final time I’ve seen him.

To start with, he appeared greater. It wasn’t as a result of he in some way had gotten taller, however his hunched again had turn into straighter. Not solely that, his beforehand quite lean physique had gained a whole lot of muscle, making him resemble Daichi-san.

He had reduce his beforehand lengthy hair, giving him a recent look.

“I don’t know the right way to put this, however… You appeared completely different, Riku-san.”

“I do know, proper? Critically, I don’t know the way he may change this a lot in simply three months. Disgusting.”

“What the hell are you two on about? …Then once more, I’ve been listening to the identical factor from different folks recently…”

Seeing our shocked look, he averted his gaze from us whereas scratching his cheek in embarrassment.

Whereas his outward look modified loads, it appeared like he was nonetheless the identical outdated Riku-san.

“Ever since he moved again to Mizore-baa-chan’s home, he had been working below my father every single day from 4 within the morning till late evening. Isn’t he cool?”

“Shi-cha— No… Shizuku, cease teasing me like that. Additionally, you’re exaggerating.”

“Oh jeez, I’m not exaggerating. Apart from, it’s true that you simply’ve modified loads, proper, Reiji?”

“Yeah~”

After glancing at Riku-san, Reiji nodded in settlement.

It had solely been a short while since Riku-san determined to work at Shizuku-san’s inn, ‘Shimizu,’ so I didn’t know the way far his relationship with Reiji-kun progressed. However, seeing that he was not hiding behind me and Shizuku-san, I suppose they had been doing nicely.

As an outsider who went out of my technique to get these two nearer, I used to be relieved.

“So, why are you right here, Riku-san? I do know you stated you’re on a vacation, however it’s nonetheless a good distance from ‘Shimizu’ to right here.”

“Some time in the past, I used to be given a two day trip for in the present day and tomorrow. After I obtained permission from the boss— I imply, Shizuku’s mom, all three of us mentioned what to do for the holiday. After some time, in some way, we got here to speak about fireworks competition.”

“I do not forget that although I frolicked loads with Rikkun again within the day, we’ve by no means gone to see a fireworks competition, or any festivals for that matter. Since now we have two days off, I figured that we would as nicely go to 1. Reiji was additionally trying ahead to it.”

“…Yeah. Additionally, Mother stated that you simply’ll go together with us, Huge Brother.”

Although I used to be nonetheless slightly bewildered over this sudden reunion, after listening to their rationalization, I’ve managed to return to phrases with it.

Anyway, to summarize, they had been speaking about what to do on their two days off. Ultimately, they settled on to see a fireworks competition. Since that was the case, they figured that they could as nicely come and go to us right here and be part of us to see the fireworks competition in the present day.

…I see. Now I perceive every little thing.

“So, Umi, the adults you had been speaking about are…”

“Sure. Yesterday, Shizuku-san contacted me that she’d be visiting us right here. Since that’s the case, I went out my technique to invite them to hitch us as nicely. Yuu and Nina received’t thoughts even when we add extra folks. Seki too.”

Proper, nobody in our group would make a fuss even when we had been to ask extra folks. Apart from, it could be safer for us since Riku-san could be there with us. As for Reiji-kun… Properly, I had a sense that Amami-san and the others would take the initiative to care for him.

“Huge Brother, let’s play~ We’ll proceed our recreation final time~”

“I’m going to dress, so we’ll try this after I’m achieved, okay? …Riku-san, can we borrow the consoles in your room later?”

“Didn’t I inform you that you need to use them every time? Additionally, he actually is connected to you, huh? I nonetheless have an extended technique to go…”

When he noticed Reiji-kun trotting over to my facet with a handheld console in his hand, Riku-san’s expression turned slightly gloomy. This made me marvel if he’d additionally observe me round through the competition… Properly, possibly not. I imply, Shizuku-san would include us too.

After that, Umi and Sora-san shortly helped me with dressing up. When that was achieved, the three of us, Riku-san, Reiji-kun and I performed a recreation collectively. In the meantime, Umi, Sora-san and Shizuku-san went to dress.

‘Oh my, so meaning you’ll be engaged with Riku quickly.’

‘Sure. My mother and father haven’t given their approval, however they aren’t against the concept, so… Hehe~’

‘Aww, isn’t that good? My massive brother is like that, but when it’s you, Shizuku-san, I belief you to show him into a correct human being.’

‘Hehe, don’t fear in that regard, Rikkun has at all times been a tough working particular person, you see? By the way in which, what about you, Umi-chan? Your relationship with Maki-kun has been going nicely, I assume? I do know it isn’t the fitting query to ask in entrance of your mom, however have you ever two achieved it?’

‘Hehehe, inform me about it too, Umi.’

‘Me? U-Um, nicely, you realize, we get alongside in addition to your unusual highschool couple are— Wait, why are you even asking me this, Mother?! This isn’t imagined to be about me, however Shizuku-san! What about you, Shizuku-san, have you ever achieved it?’

‘No. For me, Reiji is my precedence, so every little thing else can watch for later. However out of your response, I can see that you simply’re completely different than me, Umi-chan~’

‘Ugh, so annoying—!’

The present scenario was that we had been separated from these three who had been (imagined to be) dressing up by a paper door. From the look of it, they had been having enjoyable.

Now that I give it some thought, if Riku-san had been to lastly get engaged with Shizuku-san, this type of chatter between these three would possibly flip into a typical scene.

“…Sorry, for the rowdy environment, Maki. These guys actually can’t pipe down for a second.”noVe/lb)1n

“Don’t fear, I’m used to it.”

“Mother is having enjoyable~”

It appeared just like the six of us right here could be concerned with one another extra usually sooner or later.

Not as associates, however as a one massive household.