They all have expectations about this

Meanwhile, on the other side.

"There are so many people. In this case, isn't the chance of meeting them by chance too small?"

Nino held an apple candy in her hand and sighed at Ichika who also held an apple candy in her hand.

"Did you just realize it?" Ichika bit the candy in her hand, "It was your idea to separate everyone and form groups of two."

"True. But back then, you didn't mind, you all agreed."

Nino looked around with interest, looking for the next stall to try.

"Besides, your proposal was the fairest method."

It was for this reason that they all agreed.

Nino turned to her and asked gently: "So, Ichika, you also like Kamikawa-san, right?"

"Also?"

Ichika pondered her choice of words.

"Isn't that so?"

Nino didn't want to explain too much about the word.

Judging from her usual behavior, as long as he wasn't stupid, she could basically understand what was going on.

She was clearly not the only one who liked Kamikawa Ren.

"Maybe that's what you said, Nino."

"What does that mean?" Nino complained, "What's the point of answering with such vague statements?"

"I don't know either, but at least it will make me feel better."

As the eldest daughter of their five sisters, it could be said that Ichika knew exactly what her younger sisters were thinking.

If Nino could see something, naturally, she could see it too.

But precisely because of that, she chose to run away.

Moreover, her sisters also liked Ren, and as the older sister, she had to be more humble.

If Ren didn't like her, then she wouldn't feel sad about it, she would just be genuinely happy for her sister.

There should be nothing else that makes people happier than seeing their sisters happy.

Looking at her cheeks that were just like hers, Nino asked, "But you're still looking forward to Kamikawa-san joining you at the festival."

"I just want to make beautiful memories with him."

Ichika knew that this was most likely going to happen, because the chance of a chance meeting was too low.

"If I really meet Kamikawa-san later, I'll just find a reason to leave." Nino voiced her thoughts.

"No need to do this."

Ichika immediately understood the purpose of her actions.

"I don't want to be the foolish one."

After a pause, Nino continued: "Besides, didn't you just say you wanted to leave beautiful memories with him?"

"That was just talk, you don't need to take it seriously." Ichika laughed foolishly.

"Don't use this as an excuse to fool me. I can still distinguish between truth and lies."

And the words about wanting to leave beautiful memories with him must surely be Ichika's sincere words.

"Nino, you're really smart." Ichika sighed with a smile.

"You don't need to say things like that."

Nino lifted her head proudly, took out her phone, checked the time, and said: "I'll help you keep an eye on Kamikawa-san. It's only 7:20 now. As long as we meet by chance, you can still stroll together. It will take quite a while."

As soon as she finished speaking, the radio suddenly rang.

"Please note that due to weather conditions, the fireworks display originally scheduled to start at 8:30 PM will be moved 30 minutes earlier and will start promptly at 8:00 PM."

"Announcement…"

As the broadcast began to sound, the already crowded audience became even more noisy.

Nino was very surprised and said, "Huh? Are the fireworks already lit?"

"Yes, maybe waiting for rain before continuing." Ichika explained gently, "It hasn't rained lately, so it's reasonable to rain today."

"Really? Wasn't the weather forecast more accurate? Wasn't it said to be clear today?" Nino was quite worried about this.

"It's not just once or twice that the weather forecast is inaccurate." Ichika reassured, "Besides, this is only starting half an hour earlier and it's not a cancellation."

"Makes sense."

Thinking about it this way, starting half an hour earlier wasn't unacceptable.

"No, if you meet Kamikawa-san by chance now, doesn't that mean you can only stroll for 40 minutes?" Nino realized this issue.

Ichika changed the subject: "Compared to this, I think it's more important if we can go back to the roof to watch the fireworks together."

"Isn't it nice to go back before 8? The agreed time to return is 8."

After saying this, Nino counted the time.

"Wait, then we have to hurry to the roof now, or we'll be late."

The festival area was very large, plus the crowds, if they wanted to arrive exactly at 8, they had to leave earlier.

"Don't rush, it's okay if you stroll."

"What I'm talking about is strolling and shopping." Nino said softly, "But this way, it's almost impossible to meet Kamikawa-san by chance."

"It doesn't matter. Watching the fireworks show together with everyone is also a beautiful memory."

Ichika said casually.

"Yes." Nino didn't mind.

Ichika then said, "Let's go for a walk while we're on our way back."

"Good."

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"It's now 7:30 PM. It's almost time for us to head to the roof."

Asumi looked at the time on her phone and reminded Fumino who was browsing various stalls.

"Time passes so quickly. I feel like I haven't done anything."

Fumino was holding a box of fried noodles in her hand and replied vaguely.

"Indeed, just queuing to buy some stuff, time disappeared, and the fireworks were lit earlier." Asumi said sadly, "At first, I thought I could meet Kouhai-kun by chance, but seeing it now, I really overthought it."

After swallowing the noodles in her mouth, Fumino asked curiously, "Huh? Do you want to hang out with Kamikawa at the festival?"

"Yes, it would be interesting."

Hanging out at the festival with Ren, who was naturally silly, was very interesting just to think about it.

Moreover, the festival atmosphere also served as a good means of teasing.

Unfortunately, she didn't meet him.

"I feel the same way."

Fumino nodded in agreement.

Seeing her like this, Asumi asked, "Fumino, do you also want to hang out with Kouhai-kun at the festival?"