In any case, it was determined that Riku-san’s group would be a part of us, so Umi and I went to inform the remainder of our group about it. Nobody appeared to have any explicit objections.

I nonetheless felt a bit nervous about Amami-san although, since these two had a somewhat unsavory previous about one another.

[Asanagi: Sorry for bringing that stupid brother of mine with us, Yuu.]

[Amami: It’s fine. I already knew that the old incident was a misunderstanding. Riku-san also apologized to me already, so everything is okay now.]

Or so she mentioned. It appeared like Riku-san had resolved all the things earlier than he moved away.

In the long run, that specific matter ended shortly. For the time being, they had been speaking about Reiji-kun, who could be coming with Riku-san and Shizuku-san.

[Amami: This is Reiji-kun? Ahh so cute~!]

[Amami: Is he being shy about getting his picture taken? The way he blushes and covers up half his face like that~ So cute~!]

[Nina: Seki, don’t get jealous, he’s just a kid.]

[Seki: What are you even on about?]

[Nina: Huh, I thought you’d be seething and getting all jealous, that’s why I figured it’d be better to remind you.]

[Seki: I don’t need that reminder…]

[Asanagi: I really want to capture his full face, but he noticed it before I could…]novE)lB-In

[Nina: Well, that’s how it goes with a shy boy like him. He might be like this right now, but he’ll get used to this kind of thing eventually.]

[Asanagi: I know. I often take his pictures whenever we’re alone, but it’s hard to get him to make a good face. At least he’s okay with getting his picture taken with everyone nowadays though.]

[Seki: I noticed that. Compared to before, his back is straighter and he seems more confident in pictures.]

[Amami: What are you guys even talking about??]

[Amami: Never mind, I get it.]

[Amami: Yeah, I noticed that too!]

[Maehara: This is about Reiji-kun and not me, right?]

In any case, it appeared like we might have the ability to benefit from the competition collectively with none points. Or so I believed earlier than Amami-san despatched us a sudden textual content an hour later.

[Amami: Sorry, everyone! I might be late!]

[Asanagi: Hm? What happened, Yuu?]

[Amami: Since there’s still some time, I was taking Rocky for a walk, and in the middle of our walk, his nose got stung by a large bee!]

[Amami: He acts like usual, but his nose is swollen. Look!]

Then, she despatched us an image of Rocky. His nostril was swollen to the purpose that it lined part of his mouth.

Whereas he might sound high quality now, it could be higher if he had been to be taken to a vet shortly earlier than something irreversible may occur to him.

I shortly seemed for the closest vet with my cellphone, however the nearest one I discovered was about thirty minutes away by automotive. Whereas that wasn’t an enormous drawback, since there was a matter of checking up and all these issues, there was an enormous probability that she’d find yourself getting late.

[Asanagi: Got it. For now, we won’t change the meeting time, but make sure to call me if you really are late.]

[Amami: Okay. You don’t need to wait for me if I’m really late, I’ll just ask my father to drive me right to the venue.]

[Amami: Sorry for the troubles, everyone.]

[Maehara: Don’t worry about it. I mean, Rocky is part of your family too, Amami-san.]

[Nina: Yeah, don’t worry.]

[Seki: Take care, Amami-san.]

The state of affairs all of the sudden modified just a few hours earlier than the assembly time, however it wasn’t that huge of a deal. So long as we may deal with all the things calmly, all the things would proceed easily.

And so, Amami-san went to carry Rocky to the vet whereas the remainder of us re-checked our plans once more. We determined to attend for her on the nearest station till the assembly time arrived. If she ended up late, we’d be taking the practice forward of her and watch for her within the venue as an alternative.

After that was determined, extra time handed and we lastly completed preparing.

“It’s virtually time, Shizuku, are you finished but?”

“Sure, we’re finished. C’mon, Umi-chan, hurry, come out and present how cute you’re to Rikkun and Maki-kun!”

“Why do I would like to indicate my brother— You recognize what, high quality. I’ll make at the moment an exception.”

Then, from the hole of the sliding door, Umi appeared, totally dressed for the competition.

My first impression of her was…not completely different from standard. She was nonetheless my cute and fairly girlfriend.

Nicely, somewhat, that was the one factor that got here to my thoughts.

“Uh, I left all the things to Mother and Shizuku-san— Anyway, how do I look?”

“Um… Uh…”

She wore a light-colored yukata with hydrangea and morning glory patterns. The material didn’t make it appear too shiny. Her shoulder-length hair was tied to a knot with the blue blue flower hairpin that I gave her as a birthday current.

I initially purchased that hairpin for her as a result of it matched the costume she wore for the Christmas Get together, however now that I noticed her sporting it once more, it didn’t look misplaced in any respect with the yukata.

“Alright, I’ll go away you younger lovebirds to your personal gadgets~ Rikkun, Reiji, let’s go.”

“Huh? …Okay…?”

“Certain… We’ll stroll slowly, so you’ll be able to catch as much as us, okay, Maki?”

“Hehehe, since I don’t need to be a 3rd wheel, I’ll get our groceries for tomorrow~ Ensure to lock the door earlier than you go, you two~”

“W-Wha–? Why are you all appearing like this?!”

Everybody rushed out of the home, ignoring Umi who was blushing furiously.

Earlier than lengthy, we had been the one ones left in the home.

“…Anyway, let’s lock all of the doorways and home windows first. I’ll lock all the things on the primary ground.”

“Okay, I’ll care for the second ground… However, earlier than that… Can I ask you a query?”

“…Certain.”

“Maki, how do I look? Do I look cute? Did your coronary heart skip a beat?”

“Sure… You look cute and fairly… Additionally…”

Whereas there was nobody right here other than us, it nonetheless felt embarrassing for me to say the remainder of my phrases out loud. So, I whispered it to her as an alternative.

‘You look sizzling… Truthfully, it made me a bit excited…’

“What a pervert~ Hehe, nicely, it’s good that you just’re sincere~ Anyway, that yukata seems to be good on you, Maki.”

“Thanks… Haha…”

This is able to be my first time going to a fireworks competition, so I actually seemed ahead to it. However, then once more, even when the competition had been to all of the sudden get canceled, I truthfully assume that I wouldn’t thoughts that final result.