As The Wind Blows Your Scent To Me

"We're finally here~"

"Yayy! The sky's so blue oh~" 

The anticipated day of going to the private island for Nanako and Ryota's engagement banquet finally arrived.

After many changes of plan, Himari and the others arrived at the island by using a mode of transportation that they hadn't experienced before; riding a helicopter.

"Hehe, is riding the helicopter fun, Chiharu?" Himari looked at the cheerful little dumpling.

"So fun ah~ Chiharu can see the sky and sea!" answered the little girl excitedly.

It was the idea of Ryota.

Himari, Kazuya and the siblings drove to the appointed place at the beach. All four of them went to a helipad that was often used by Ryota's family. From there, the pilot assisted in bringing them to the private island.. 

When they landed here, the time had yet to reach half-past ten in the morning.

Chiharu was the most excited throughout the entire ride. She didn't even feel nervous. Izumi was also the same as the boy keenly looking out of the window, eyes gazing everywhere.

All four of them had just disembarked the helicopter. A man in a suit strode to where they gathered.

"It's nice to see you here, Miss Kato and Mr. Hayashi," The man politely greeted them, "I'm Nobu. Second Young Master Kashino asked me to bring all of you to your accommodation."

"Thank you for your assistance," Himari gave the man a light bow, "Please bring us there."

Thus, the four of them rode a luxurious car, getting away from the helipad.

Nanako invited them to stay here for four days and three nights. The banquet would be held tomorrow with another celebration followed that night. 

"Sweetheart, you're really our lucky charm," Kazuya whispered to Himari as the latter was humming to a soft melody.

Looking at him in amusement, Himari asked, "Why's that?"

A smirk was drawn on his handsome face, enchanting her.

"Do you think we could easily ride a helicopter that a young master arranges? We could even stay at such a luxurious place for free."

His answer made Himari laugh.

Aye, she really had to thank Nanako for being able to catch a wealthy young master who doted on her as her future husband. The benefits were even extended to her best friend.

The man named Nobu brought them to a hotel. The hotel was established on the part of the island that was opened to the public.

At first, Nanako mentioned having them reside at a private villa but Himari refused. The latter requested to be closer to the public area. After much persuading from Himari, Nanako relented.

Although this was not a private part, it was safe to say that only the wealthy came here aside from the locals who migrated to the island for work purposes.

"The second young master and the miss are busy with the preparations for tomorrow," said Nobu as he led them to a floor. A bellboy carried their bags behind, "But, they expect to see you at lunch. The venue is at the hotel's main restaurant."

"I'll make sure to see them there," answered Himari with a smile.

Well, Nanako had reminded her of that actually. She even said they all should go playing after lunch since tomorrow would be an even busier day.

The hotel room that was catered to them was a suite. The vast suite had two bedrooms, one living room, one kitchen, two bathrooms as well as a small private pool on the balcony.

Himari made a mental note to remind Nanako that she should never let go of such a wealthy and thoughtful man like Ryota.

"Teacher Kato, Teacher Kato!"

After Nobu left, Chiharu tugged on Himari's shirt a few times. Her chubby face was smiling with anticipation.

"Hehe, what is it?" Himari vaguely felt that this adorable one had a request from her.

Eyes twinkling, Chiharu exclaimed, "Let's sleep together! Please, please~"

Kazuya almost choked while Himari laughed out loud.

"Hehe," Himari picked the dumpling up then threw a playful glance at her man, "Hurm, Teacher would like it to sleep with Chiharu ah."

Kazuya, "..."

He couldn't say anything.

Even if he wanted to sleep on the soft hotel bed by hugging his lady, he couldn't do anything because the children were with them.

Kazuya was annoyed.

Should he already get a marriage certificate with Himari? If he had that, he could easily deter an annoying lightbulb from trying to steal his lady from him.

Hurm...

Maybe he should already plan for a proposal anyway.

On one side, Izumi was busy unpacking his bag. He ignored the turmoil that was so evident on his uncle's face. It was better to focus on whatever he could play at the beach later.

Thus, under her uncle's dissatisfied gaze, a dumpling cheerfully waved at him before she entered the room that was shared between the dumpling with her prospective aunt. 

The suite was quiet as all of them took a short nap. Since they got up so early in the morning, they needed rest before going to play at the beach later.

At one o'clock, Himari and the others met Nanako and Ryota at the restaurant. Two children followed the couple. One of them was Yuuya while the other was his little sister, Hinako.

"Himari! You're finally here!"

"Hahaha! I've been here for ages yet you only come now?"

While the two best friends were joking, Kazuya and Ryota shared their greetings as well.

"Thank you for inviting us here, Mr. Kashino," Kazuya gave the man a bow.

"The more, the merrier ah," Ryota shrugged with a playful smile, "Also, just call me Ryota. Even though it's my family name, it feels like you're calling my elder cousin instead."

At one side, the children also exchanged glances.

"Hina, this is Big Brother Izumi and Sister Chiharu. Greet them."

The eight-year-old Yuuya gently introduced Izumi and Chiharu to his three-year-old little sister. He still remembered them even though they just met once during the spring picnic a few months ago.

When Second Uncle Ryota said that the Hayashi siblings would come, Yuuya brimmed with excitement.

He would have more friends to play with!

The little Hinako grabbed her brother's hand with both of her arms. She cautiously looked at the two children who were taller than her.

Chiharu blinked. She thought that this little girl was so cute ah. She was even shorter than her.

"Little sister, do you want a candy?"

The dumpling took out a strawberry milk candy and put it on her palm to give it to an even smaller dumpling.

Little stars twinkled in Hinako's eyes. She quickly took the candy then bowed at Chiharu.

"Thank you for the candy."

The adults laughed as they saw the scene. Chiharu looked so proud to be able to make a little girl happy.

Hehe~ She could be a reliable big sister too oh!

"We should play as much as we could today," said Nanako when all of them sat down for lunch, "Tomorrow would be so hectic! We won't have any time to play!"

"You said that we'd ride a cruise tomorrow night," Tilting her head, Himari recalled what Nanako had told her, "So, the summer festival is on the other night?"

"Bingo!"

Street stalls would be set up on one part of the beach. The patrons could enjoy the gentle night breeze while spending time with their loved ones. A firework show was scheduled as the climax of the festival.

After they finished their lunch, Himari, Kazuya and the siblings went back to their hotel suite. All of them wanted to change into their swimsuits before meeting Nanako and the others at the beach. 

"Wow~ Your swimsuit is so cute ah Chiharu~"

Himari felt her heart melting once she saw how adorable the dumpling looked in her pink striped swimsuit.

"Chiharu got ribbons here! Look~"

The dumpling eagerly showed the pink ribbons that dangled at the neckline.

"Yeah, yeah. Don't forget your hat," Kazuya deliberately intruded the two ladies', big and small, conversation.

Chiharu obediently wore her hat. Himari helped to put on her little sweater as well.

Like before, Himari wore her white swimsuit underneath her long chiffon cardigan. The only addition was the pareo skirt that was knotted around her waist.

Kazuya's outfits were just the same as when they went to the beach the other day. Izumi practically resembled him in his choice of swimming trunks and sweaters.

"Let's go and play~" Himari sang a tune.

"Go and play~" Chiharu followed along while holding hands together with Himari.

The men just followed the ladies. 

A surprise was waiting for them as they regrouped at the beach. Nanako and the others had changed into swimsuits as well.

Dumbfounded, Himari asked earnestly, "We're going to ride that?"

Nanako was exhilarated to see her friend's expression, "It's thrilling if we go like this! We're going to play away from here!"

"Yes! Yes! Kazuya said he could drive one!" Ryota nodded from one side, "Don't worry! They are safe ah! Both have been modified well. Even children can ride them. And the beach road here isn't too bumpy."

Two UTVs were parked next to the couple.

"You can drive it?" Confused, Himari asked for confirmation from her boyfriend.

Kazuya smiled proudly, "Wanna see your man's skill?"

Himari blinked.

He could even ride that thing?!