"Three out of five fights. If you win, he will get what you want today. If I win, I will keep my distance and say 'I'm sorry, Rui-san' in front of everyone. Do you accept this condition?"
Rui stood in front of Rizu with her hands on her hips and tossing her hair.
As a girlfriend, she wants to get rid of the "flies" around her boyfriend, but she has to rely on game competitions, especially if she loses, it's like giving up her boyfriend...
How can someone be so sad when it comes to love?
Sure enough, it's better to break up. Anyone who wants a man like the protagonist in this light novel can take him.
"Let's compete!"
Rizu's eyes were sparkling, her small face was full of high fighting spirit.
Rui looked at her after hearing this: "Why, you want to participate too?"
Fumino waved her hand in embarrassment: "I don't need it, you can fight for Asada-kun."
"Is it true?" Rui didn't force it. Although she wasn't afraid of them fighting two on one, it would be better if there was less trouble.
As for Shinichi who was the bet, he was standing aside while munching on candied haws.
When Fumino saw the two girls actually walking towards the arrow shooting range, she poked his arm and asked in a low voice.
"Is it really that good? Let them fight for you while you watch from the sidelines."
Shinichi turned his gaze to the night sky, and sighed softly.
"It's not the person who must be stopped, but the heart that wants to fight..."
Fumino smiled kindly and dug her nails into his flesh.
"Speaking human language."
"…Like you just said, wouldn't it be nice if everyone had fun together?" Shinichi looked at Fumino.
"Fumino, you should participate too."
"Eh?" Fumino's eyes widened, a blush appearing on her cheeks. She covered her chest with her hands and took half a step back.
"But, but, I don't want to do whatever you want..."
Shinichi: "😐"
(Just take half a step back, are you serious about protecting your chest with your hands?)
(Do you think I'm not picky about food?)
"So girls..."
A dark shadow flashed by, and before Fumino could catch the true form of the shadow, she felt her forehead being flicked.
Shinichi said angrily: "I don't want to be taken advantage of by you either! Think carefully, why should I pay for the bet he made? The fake boyfriend is not a servant. So even if you win in the end, you can only do anything to Rui, and you still want to pollute me?"
Fumino pulled her cheeks in retaliation.
"Narcissistic, who would want to pollute you? In fact, you just wanted me to accompany Rui-chan to enjoy the festival. Just say it like this, why is it awkward!"
"It's not awkward, you can still understand me," Shinichi broke away from his fingers, and walked towards the two figures who had taken the arrows.
"Okay, don't think too much. We're just here to play, not to experience [White Album] ourselves."
"Hey, Asada-kun..."
(Does Fumino understand this metaphor?)
Fumino followed him, and asked.
"Does this mean you will also compete together?"
"Me?" Shinichi shook his head, "No, let them continue competing like this. If I go along, it won't be fun."
As a "bet", how could he end the game? Not to mention losing interest, at least the competitive atmosphere is not too tense.
Listening to the two girls debate whether to attack first and then attack together, Shinichi decided to sit back and just be a guardian. Moreover, he would not suffer any losses, whoever won or lost.
Fumino nodded and after a while she said, "Then I won't join! Let's wait until one of them loses two games before we talk."
Shinichi looked back at her in surprise, then smiled knowingly and turned away.
Contrary to his ideas, Fumino definitely had the idea to let them duel properly first, and after enjoying the excitement of the game, she could add to the lively atmosphere.
"Then let's go and watch the show."
"Ahem, don't say it openly! We are witnesses to this victory or defeat."
Fumino originally wanted to pretend to be serious, but before she could say a few words, she laughed.
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The arrow shot towards the foam wall, missed the balloon embedded on it, and made a dull sound
The first competition is shooting arrows, whoever manages to shoot the most balloons in ten arrows, is the winner.
Both Rui and Rizu worked hard, one tied her hair into a short ponytail, and the other polished her glasses.
Then, a total of twenty darts were thrown, some landed, some bounced, and then... All of them missed the balloon.
The stall owner gave them two sweets as a consolation prize while smiling wryly.
After all, it was rare that all arrows still failed.
"The wind speed was calculated incorrectly, and there was also a problem with the lifting angle of the arm…" Rizu looked at her slightly trembling hand, "It's been too long. Because I shot an arrow…"
"I was careless, I thought I could take it down easily…" Rui glared at the arrow, and muttered, "That should be the case with that arrow."
Shinichi waited until they had finished reflecting, and he laughed before speaking.
"Then this match is considered a draw? There are still four matches left. The first person to win three games wins. If it's two against two, there will be an additional match."
Rui and Rizu looked at each other, then turned away with a groan.
"Okay, let it be a draw, but I will definitely win the next game!"
"Sorry, the next three rounds will be my turn."
The two turned and looked at each other sharply, Fumino covered her mouth to block a smile.
"These two are so cute~"
Shinichi nodded sympathetically.
So the four of them headed to the next stall, namely the shooting stall.
Shooting the merchandise on the shelves with a cork gun is Shinichi's most unforgettable temple game.
After all, during the fireworks display, he and Mafuyu were thugs together... And together they used a cork gun to press a hidden button in the iron frame, and managed to bring the giant panda home.
Looking back now, it was truly incredible for them to be able to do such a thing, it was better to say that they were too lucky.