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Pedestrians near Ueno Park were surprised to see the scene in the sky: colorful fireworks blooming in the night sky as if competing for beauty.

"Is there a fireworks show today?" a girl asked her companion.

"It's only the beginning of July, and Tokyo's fireworks festival hasn't even started yet!" The companion next to him was also surprised, "There's no notice! I've never heard of it at all!"

"It seems to be over there at Shinobazu Pond!" The girl looked in the direction, "Let's go and have a look!"

"Hi!"

People were constantly attracted by the sudden fireworks and rushed towards Shinobazu Pond.

The people who were originally nearby were gathered around the shore of the pool, looking at the colorful lotus lanterns in the unbearable pool in amazement!

Under the flames of fireworks in the sky, the lotus lanterns emitting different colors intersect with the glare reflected on the water, making the entire Shinobazu Pond filled with a colorful illusion.

"It's so beautiful!" said a girl holding her boyfriend's arm, her eyes seemed to be shining, "It's like a lotus pond of the gods!"

The boyfriend next to me was also surprised: "Is this a summer celebration planned by the city government?"

At this time, Yamakawa Shigekō, who was also next to Shinobazu Pond, curled his lips. This was not a summer celebration planned by the city government!

It's a birthday celebration specially planned by a person just to make girls happy!

With the sound of brisk footsteps, Narita Kiri, who was originally at the front desk, quickly ran over. Because there were not enough people, she was also called to help.

"Fan Gongsang, how are you? Is there no problem?" The girl at the front desk gasped lightly, "Several fireworks points have been started!"

"Hi, no problem!" Shanchuan Fanggong greeted with a smile, "Huili-chan, this event is perfect!"

"That's good!" Narita Koiri slowed down his breathing and looked at the scenery in the Shinobazu Pond, "I had expected it before, but after I actually saw it, it turned out to be so beautiful!"

"Yeah..." Shanchuan Fangong felt a little proud in his heart. He actually helped create such a scenery. "Who would have thought that such a beautiful scenery was actually designed for one person~"

"Fan Gongsang, have you seen who that girl is?"

"...It was a bit dark at the time, and I was a bit anxious and nervous..." Shanchuan Fanggong was also very curious, "I only know a girl who seems to be young~"

"Is that so?" Narita Huili covered her heart, "If someone is willing to give me such beautiful scenery, then I will definitely marry him!"

"Hahaha, Huili-chan, then just think that this beautiful scenery is given to you by me!" Shankawa Shigekō smiled, "Anyway, anyone can see it~"

"Bah! Fan Gongsang, please don't tarnish the beauty in my heart!"

.......

The relationship between Japanese couples seems to follow certain steps. First confess, then go on a date, and then the stage of holding hands and hugging.

However, Nagayama Naoki was not so disciplined, and after Akina agreed, he held her hand.

A shopping street girl who has helped her family with work since she was a child is naturally not the kind of young lady who doesn't want to be in love with women.

Akina's palm is small, soft, and a little cold, but you can feel the bones. Once you hold it, you will know that it is a girl's hand~

On the other hand, Nagayama Naoki's fingers are slender and the joints are well-proportioned, just enough to wrap Akina's palm.

The two of them stood at the best position of Shinobazu Pond and continued to admire the lotus lanterns in the pond and the fireworks in the sky, until the fireworks slowly decreased... and ended...

"Naoki-san~" Akina added a touch of rouge to her cheeks, making her look even brighter, and looked at Nagayama Naoki playfully, "Have you been planning this surprise for a long time?"

"Hmm... I should have started preparations a month ago~" Nagayama Naoki recalled the time when he went to the event support company, "There is a lot of preparation work~"

"Why did you choose to be here at Shinobazu Pond?" Akina raised her head slightly, her eyes full of joy.

Naoki Nagayama gently held Akina's hand: "There is no special reason. I happened to see the leaves of a lotus that day, and I was wondering if Akina would like to see lotus flowers in summer..."

"I like it~" Nakamori Akina turned slightly and looked at the still glowing lotus pond, her tone was full of affirmation, "I will be my favorite from now on~"

No matter what happened in the past, from now on, among my favorite flowers, there must be a lotus like this!

.......

The sound of people could be heard, and the fireworks in the sky had ended, but more and more people were attracted by the colorful light of Shinobazu Pond.

Naoki Nagayama and Akina Nakamori saw the tourists gathering, and then they remembered the basic qualities of celebrities. They could only take another look with regret, and then quietly walked on the path to leave.

The summer night is vast and quiet, with little stars covered by the soft moonlight.

Walking next to Akina on the quiet forest path in Ueno Park, you can feel Akina's slender arms touching your own from time to time.

A thought suddenly came to Nagayama Naoki's mind: "There are actually entertainment tabloids claiming that the dish is fat? The real person is obviously very thin."

Well, compared with the peak weight of 58kg in "Girl A", I have lost a lot now, okay~

"Ha~" Akina shook Nagayama Naoki's arm a little harder, "I always feel like Naoki-san is thinking of something rude!"

Eh? Mind reading?

Naoki Nagayama will naturally not admit that it is extremely rude to mention a girl’s weight anytime~

"No, I was just wondering if there would be something published in the newspaper tomorrow about the 'Fantasy Incident of Shinobazu Pond' or something like that~"

"Hey, no report?"

"Of course, it is. It is said that it was reported for the reason of the carnival, but... it has not been publicized to the outside world."

Naoki Nagayama said that there must be a legitimate reason for a fireworks show like this, even though it is just a carnival for one person.

"Hahaha~" Nakamori Akina had a mischievous expression on her face, "Then the title will become 'The Strange Carnival at the Shinobazu Pond'~"

"That might as well be a 'fantasy event'~"

The young couple who had just confessed their love were actually discussing the headlines of tomorrow's newspaper. Apart from holding hands, it felt like there was no change from the previous chat.

If there is any change, it would be that we are closer when we laugh.

From Shinobu Pond, we passed through Ueno Park, walked around for a while, and finally returned to the restaurant where we had dinner in the evening.

Unknowingly, we had been strolling together for an hour, and even the hands we held turned into linked arms due to sweat.

When she sat in the convertible, Akina felt her legs were a little sore. Today's exercise was definitely enough! The cake for dinner was definitely digested.

.......

The highway was empty late at night, and even though Nagayama Naoki was not driving fast, the distance between Taito District and Nakano District was not that far, and Akina's apartment building finally appeared in front of her.

When the car stopped, Akina seemed to suddenly remember something: "Ah! By the way, we agreed!"

"Huh?" Nagayama Naoki, who had just turned off the engine, was confused.

"That's the cake!" Akina's face was full of seriousness, "I want to share the cake with Naoki-san!"

Ah, that’s it! It’s said to be a delicious cake specially made by the TV station~

Akina hurriedly opened the car door: "Naoki-san, wait for me for a moment~ I'll be down soon~"

"Eh?"

However, is now the time to talk about that? Shouldn't we say goodbye reluctantly? Looking at Akina's back disappearing at the door of the apartment, Naoki Nagayama couldn't help but smile.

I got out of the car, stretched myself, and looked around.

The dim door lights are exactly the same as when I left, the weather-beaten exterior walls of the apartment building are still strong, and even the grass sprouting beside the steps has not grown an inch longer...

But Naoki Nagayama came here again and changed. He has a girlfriend!

Just as I was thinking this, I heard rapid footsteps coming from the apartment building, and the figure of Akina Nakamori appeared from it.

Akina, who was holding a wrapping paper bag in her hand, calmed her breathing a little, smiled at Naoki Nagayama at the door: "Dang Dang! It's coming, it's coming!"

"Is this it?" Nagayama Naoki took it, "A delicious dish that Akina can't forget~"

"Naoki-san will definitely like it!" Akina said confidently.

"Hey~ Then I must taste it~"

As soon as they said this, Naoki Nagayama and Akina Nakamori realized that it was time to say goodbye tonight...

But the two of them looked at each other, and for a while neither could say goodbye~

Looking at Akina's innocent face, Nagayama Naoki, as a boy, spoke first: "Akina~ It's already very late~"

"Well..." Akina Nakamori looked a little disappointed.

"...Have a good night's rest~" The dry words were very much like an old father's instructions to his daughter.

"Pfft~" Akina couldn't hold it back, "Naoki-san talks like an older Oji-san~"

Nagayama Naoki shrugged helplessly: "It's always difficult to break up~especially when you don't want to break up~"

Nakamori Akina felt a wave of heat flow through her, and her whole heart became warm... Looking at the handsome face of her boyfriend in front of her, her heart moved:

"Naoki-san, come here~"

"Huh?" Nagayama Naoki took a step closer.

"A little lower." Akina continued.

"Hmm?" Nagayama Naoki lowered his head slightly and put his ear close to Akina, "Do you have something to say to me?"

Unexpectedly, I didn't hear any whispers. Instead, a burst of air blew by, bringing with it the faint fragrance of shampoo.

Then I suddenly felt a little warmth on the right side of my face, which seemed to be two soft petals...
To be continued...