Back to the Bus
Several minutes later, I returned to the venue after seeing the goofball on her bus home. Well, given that we became alone for a while there, the girl told me how eventful this day became for her. Still, she emphasized how fun it was.
And by the end of it, she asked me to give her a hug. One that will become her most memorable moment today. I did it and kissed her cheek before whispering my earlier declaration to her. That she jumped into the net by herself and she cannot escape me anymore.
That made her laugh before replying in all seriousness, “What if Matsuri scooped me out of that net? Will you let her?”
As for my answer... “Then, I’ll just drag her back in as well.”
Hanabi didn’t say anything more after that but I saw her face taking on a mystified expression as if she was looking at an inconceivable being.