Cartoonists and their assistants

Sayuri Sawamura wholeheartedly agreed, snapping her folding fan against her palm with a 'snap' sound, and asking herself with a puzzled look in her eyes.

"So, why is that?"

89 Next year... I'll wear it for you next year.

"You've misunderstood. Actually, girls can't do it either."

Guan Yuezhenzhi said calmly.

"Pfft."

Sayuri Sawamura was immediately amused by this remark.

She nudged her daughter's shoulder and teased her.

"Eriri, are you really that unpopular?"

"No way! Zhenzhi is talking complete nonsense! I'm super popular at school, and the line of people wanting to talk to me could stretch from the classroom to the school gate."

Eriri spat out saliva and said emotionally.

"At school..."

Sawamura Sayuri opened her folding fan to cover her red lips and said in a low voice with an ambiguous meaning.

Speaking of this, she gets a headache.

She was well aware of her daughter's two-faced nature, both inside and outside the school.

She was worried that her daughter might develop schizophrenia if things continued like this.

Fortunately, thanks to Xiao Zhenzhi, her daughter was finally able to meet more people with her true self, and for this, she also has to thank Xiao Zhenzhi.

But here's the question: surrounded by such outstanding girls, can Xiaozhenzhi's daughter still have the upper hand?

"Heh, does that even count? Don't you feel ashamed?"

"Why doesn't it count? I didn't hypnotize those people!"

Sawamura Sayuri watched the two childhood sweethearts flirting and exchanging barbs, and sighed inwardly.

Mud can't hold up the wall!

Despite having served as a wingman multiple times, her daughter remained completely oblivious.

If this continues, we will really lose our little bits of true knowledge.

.......

After arriving.

"I'm going to check out the venue. You two can wander around for a bit first, then come back when the fireworks start."

Sawamura Sayuri smiled and waved, then disappeared from their sight.

"What should we do now?"

Suddenly finding herself alone with the other person, Eriri felt a little flustered and unsure of what to do.

"Let's just walk along the street. There's still some time before the fireworks start, so we can have a good time exploring the temple fair today."

With his hands in his pockets, Mizuki Machi casually followed the crowd into the room.

The girl didn't think much of it and followed closely in his footsteps.

"It seems like a lot of people are wearing yukatas today."

During the journey, Eriri noticed the other people's clothing and appearance, and said something as if by magic.

"What, weren't you uninterested in this kind of tradition before? Now you want to give it a try?"

"No, I was just saying."

"There's no need to be shy, just rent a place from any shop."

"How disgusting! You actually made me wear clothes that someone else had worn."

"That's fine."

The boy answered casually, seemingly indifferent.

Eriri suddenly felt a little anxious again, pursed her lips, and said, "Next year, if there's a chance next year, I can try it on for you to see."

"Why did you change your mind again?"

Kanzuki Machi raised a question.

"But... I suddenly think that yukatas are actually quite nice, I might try wearing one."

"Actually, there's nothing much to see; I can probably imagine it all."

"Huh? Where did you get that idea from?"

"From Aunt Lily, because the feeling is similar."

"That's about right!"

Eriri let out a furious shout of extreme dissatisfaction.

"First of all, Gasang is wearing a kimono, not a yukata! Secondly, we're completely different styles, aren't we? Unless you're blind, you can see the difference between Gasang and me! You'll definitely be amazed when the time comes!"

"Really? Since you put it that way, then I'll have to look forward to it."

A curious smile appeared on the boy's face.

Under his gaze, the girl's blushing cheeks appeared even more captivating under the lamplight.

"found it!"

Suddenly, Mizuki Machi let out a surprised exclamation.

"What did you find?"

Eriri followed his gaze and spotted a goldfish scooping stall by the roadside.

"I remember Eriri tried to scoop up goldfish several times last time, right? But she didn't seem to succeed even once, did she?"

"Nonsense! There was one time it actually succeeded!"

"You cheated; you only succeeded by layering the fishing net."

"Never mind what method you used, just tell me whether it was successful or not."

"Heh, didn't the boss give you a good scolding in the end? In the end, you still had to pay for it."

The girl's face turned pale when her secrets were exposed like this, and she was immediately provoked.

"Okay, this time, I'll show you! I'm sure I can succeed!"

"Shall we bet on something?"

"Then let's bet... I'm not betting! Do you think I'm stupid?"

Eriri initially looked like she was being pushed to the limit, but then immediately switched to a mocking expression.

She was infected last time.

This time, she naturally learned her lesson.

"pity."

Kanzuki Masashi spread his hands and said.

"Boss, let's start with ten nets to test the waters."

Eriri pulled out some banknotes and greeted the stall owner in a very casual manner.

After picking up the fishing net from the side, she began her performance.

She watched the goldfish's movements intently in the pond, and then, taking advantage of their inattention, she turned her back, caught one with her fishing net, and brought it out of the water.

The whole process was incredibly smooth.

Everyone present was stunned for a moment.

"Eh!?"

Eriri didn't react for a moment and put it into the small bowl in her other hand.

However, by the time she realized what was happening and moved the fishing net, the goldfish wiggled and easily broke through the net, entering the pond.

"pity!"

Those who witnessed it all sighed with regret.

"Phew~ That scared me to death. I'm so glad I didn't bet with you before."

Mizuki Machi breathed a sigh of relief.

The girl by the pool became even angrier and shouted, "Again!"

As a result, it still didn't work even once, and I even had to buy dozens more times.

It seems that her luck was exhausted by the very first net.

"Miss, you're welcome to come again sometime!"

The stall owner happily saw off this big spender.

The two walked side by side, and the girl was silent for a moment before saying:

"Don't bring up what just happened, or I'll really get angry."

Mizuki Machi suppressed a laugh and nodded silently.

Then, the two of them strolled around the stalls for a while and ate some snacks.

"The fireworks are about to start? Why so soon?"

Eriri suddenly received a message from her mother and couldn't accept it.

"What do you say?"

He glanced at the girl.

"Let's go."

Eriri wasn't satisfied yet, but she didn't want to miss the moment the fireworks went off.

......

"Here."

Sawamura Sayuri waved to the two from a relatively high VIP spot.

Once all three had arrived, the fireworks display officially began.

With a whoosh, several streaks of light shot into the sky like rockets, followed by a pop, and the fireworks illuminated the night sky like blooming flowers.

Such a beautiful scene comes into view, making one yearn for it.

"Eri, you must remember this well, the last episode of 'Anohana' needs this scene."

The boy's voice came from behind him.

"Hmm... I will remember it."

The girl showed her face and smiled.

My heart rate increased by 90.

The second semester begins on September 1st.

The sweltering summer is not over yet, with temperatures still above 30 degrees Celsius.

The students arrived at school reluctantly.

"Sawamura-kun, what did you do during summer vacation? Did you fly to England for a holiday?"

A female classmate asked curiously.

"No... It's too hot. I've been staying home and drawing lately."

Eriri smiled as she blurted out the lie.