The Moment Fireworks Bloom

"What's happening?"

Seeing Ren and Hayasaka appear at the same time, Kaguya was confused by the situation.

Just a minute ago, she was worried about whether she could participate in the fireworks show.

As a result, the situation has turned around, and she's at a loss.

"In short, Kamikawa-kun is here to take Kaguya-sama to the fireworks show, and I stayed in the room pretending to be you, making the household staff mistakenly believe that you've been at home all along."

At the moment, Hayasaka wasn't wearing maid clothes but a yukata similar to Kaguya's.

While waiting, she had already put on makeup to disguise herself as Kaguya at the moment.

"But what about the time? I have to be back before 9:30!"

This idea was certainly a good one, but if time didn't permit, she had to return immediately even if she'd die.

"No problem, the fireworks show has been moved up by half an hour, meaning it will start at 8." Hayasaka explained calmly, "And let Kamikawa-kun take you there, it will only take 20 minutes, or even less."

"Earlier than scheduled? How is that possible?"

Can the timing of a grand event like a fireworks show be changed at will?

"It's because of the weather. It seems like God wants Kaguya-sama to participate in the fireworks show."

Hayasaka didn't mention that they arranged the fireworks show beforehand; it's better not to let Kaguya know about such things.

"..."

Kaguya didn't speak, but stared at Hayasaka, who looked very similar to her after putting on a wig and makeup.

The fact that the fireworks show was rescheduled half an hour earlier must have something to do with Hayasaka.

How could there be coincidences in this world?

Ren needed 20 minutes to bring her, and the fireworks show was moved half an hour earlier, giving her enough time to return and answer the phone.

Moreover, she disappeared for over an hour without reason, and Ren suddenly appeared.

Anyone not foolish could see the connection.

After a long silence, Kaguya said, "Thank you, Hayasaka."

"You don't need to say that. You should be more grateful to Kamikawa-kun than to me."

Pointing to Ren standing near the window and putting on his mask again, Hayasaka said softly.

She was responsible for formulating the plan and providing information, but Ren was the actual executor of the plan.

Bribing the person in charge of the fireworks show cost money.

Moreover, Ren drove far from the venue at high speed. It's impossible to drive slowly when time is limited.

Moreover, it's already dark, and many alleys are unlit, so he could only move forward in darkness.

Most importantly, the information on the map was wrong. Some places were said to be shortcuts, but they were blocked for various reasons, and taking a detour was unavoidable.

The traffic congestion caused by the fireworks show triggered traffic control, and the number of passable roads decreased.

Honestly, Hayasaka didn't expect Ren to still make it here in just half an hour despite being filled with all sorts of negative buffs.

She had to say, it was truly a miracle.

"Yes, I know." Kaguya replied softly.

Of course, she didn't need to be reminded of her gratitude.

"Okay, a lot of time was spent explaining this. Now please ask Kaguya-sama to escape from here first." Hayasaka glanced at the time and said, "If you have any other questions, I'll explain to you after the fireworks show."

"How do we get out?"

Kaguya raised a new doubt.

Hayasaka walked to the window behind Ren and pulled a wire.

The other side of the wire was tied by Ren to a large tree on the courtyard wall. As long as the other side was installed inside the room, they could use the zipline to escape.

This method was easy even for Kaguya wearing a yukata.

"So that's it."

"Then I'll go first."

After catching the end with the wire lock, Kaguya stood by the window, grabbed the rope with both hands, and said to Ren and Hayasaka standing inside.

"Please be careful." Hayasaka said with concern.

"I will."

In response, Kaguya jumped out of the window, slid to the height of the tree relying on the rope, then released her hands, relying on inertia to fly over the fence, adjusting her landing posture, and finally landed safely.

Seeing her safe and sound, Ren was ready to leave.

"Kaguya-sama's safety will be your responsibility later."

After she stood by the window, Hayasaka reminded him.

"Leave it to me."

Ren used the same method to leave Kaguya's room and escape from the Shinomiya house.

Seeing this, Hayasaka untied the wire tied inside the room.

"This way, Kaguya-sama can finally participate in the fireworks show."

Seeing the two of them disappear into the night, all worries in Hayasaka's heart vanished.

Although she had never participated in a fireworks show, she could make Kaguya participate in it.

For her, that was enough.

"Sit down, and I'll take you to the fireworks show."

After pushing out the hidden bike in the darkness, Ren pointed to the back seat and said to Kaguya.

"Um."

Kaguya said softly.

She had never sat on the back of a bike before, but she didn't mind doing it this time.

"So fast..."

Sitting sideways on the back seat, feeling the speed far exceeding that of a regular bike, Kaguya sighed.

For safety, she gently grasped the corner of Ren's floating clothes due to the bike's speed.

Thinking back on today's events, Kaguya smiled.

'I can finally participate in the fireworks show...'

At that moment—

A sharp sound was heard from a distance, and sparks soared into the air, standing out in the dark night.

Then the sparks suddenly exploded, emitting extremely large and beautiful blooms, breaking the silence of the entire sky.

Then came the second, third... countless blooms bloomed in the sky, coloring the night sky with the typical colors of fireworks.

"Sorry, I didn't make it in time."

Ren's apology was heard from the front.

"It's okay, it's more than enough."

Kaguya's red eyes reflected the fireworks she had never seen before, and the hand holding the edge of Ren's clothes involuntarily exerted a little force.