Until

"The fireworks have started. I wonder where Kaguya-sama is."

Standing in front of the window with her back facing the door, Hayasaka watched the fireworks, obstructed by tall buildings, leaving only corners visible, and she couldn't help but guess.

The call with Ren was interrupted as they both appeared in the room at the same time.

Therefore, she could only guess where he and Kaguya were now based on her feelings.

Ren's early arrival time was already 7:50, plus five minutes spent chatting, tying knots, and escaping.

No matter how fast Ren rode, he couldn't reach the fireworks display in just five minutes.

In other words, they were still on their way.

However, it was quite interesting to watch the fireworks from the back seat of the bicycle.

*Knock Knock*

A knock on the door came from behind her, and before Hayasaka could answer, the door opened.

"Kaguya-sama, dinner is ready."

The housekeeper from her family stood not far behind her and spoke respectfully.

"I won't be eating."

Hayasaka replied, mimicking Kaguya's voice.

As a professional servant, it was too easy for her to mimic her mistress's voice.

"But..."

Before the housekeeper could finish speaking, she was interrupted by Hayasaka.

"I'm watching the fireworks, at least let me have a good look here."

"As you command."

After hesitating for a long time, the housekeeper replied, bowing his head, and walked out of the room.

As the door closed again, Hayasaka turned around and stopped watching the fireworks.

She wasn't interested in the fireworks, at least not watching them here.

Once upon a time, Ren had asked her, 'Have you ever participated in a fireworks show?'

At that time, her answer was as long as Kaguya-sama could go to the fireworks show, she wasn't interested in the fireworks show itself.

After that, Ren asked if she could join as long as he invited Kaguya.

But Hayasaka still didn't give a positive answer, just vaguely and casually replied.

Then, the issue didn't go anywhere.

Looking back now, she felt that she really understood.

She didn't give an answer that she would go, otherwise she would break her promise.

Thinking about this, she turned and looked at the blooming fireworks in the sky.

"The fireworks show... I also want to go."

Hayasaka smiled to herself.

Unfortunately, things like this were destined to happen to her.

She didn't have any friends.

No one was willing to advance the fireworks show just so she could participate in the fireworks show.

Therefore, she wasn't interested in the fireworks show.

Even if she really wanted to go.

❀❀❀

"Arrived."

Stopping bike, Ren looked at Kaguya.

"Um."

Kaguya adjusted her corner of the blouse, her eyes already fixed on the bustling festival scene not far from the comings and goings of people.

"I'll take you to meet Fujiwara-san first, and you can hang out with her at the festival later."

The most important thing now was to get her to the agreed rooftop. Ren was already late for a long time and had to explain it well.

"Okay."

Kaguya didn't mind his arrangement.

She also wanted Chika to know that she was here and attending the fireworks show with everyone. It was something she had agreed to from the beginning.

"Let's go."

So Ren took her to the fireworks show.

"There are so many people."

Seeing the endless stream of people, Kaguya sighed softly.

"Reach out your hand."

After hearing her words, Ren handed his left hand to her.

"Eh?!!!"

His action immediately startled Kaguya.

If they held hands now, wouldn't their progress be too fast?

"What's wrong?"

Ren was puzzled by her strange reaction.

"No, it's nothing."

After answering like this, Kaguya held back her embarrassment and placed her right hand on his left hand.

Because she really wanted to hold hands with him, she could only reluctantly fulfill her desire.

"Mhm..."

Feeling the warmth of his palm, Kaguya lowered her head shyly.

Indeed, if they held hands now, their progress would still be too fast!

"Follow me."

After saying this, Ren led Kaguya through the crowd and hurried towards the agreed place.

Because there were too many people, to reach the fastest speed, he used superpowers to stick himself and Kaguya behind him, as long as they passed through, the crowd would automatically yield, and they would not contact anyone else at all.

However, even so, it still took a long time for them to reach the ground floor of the store mentioned by Nino.

"Let's go up."

After letting go of Kaguya's hand, Ren said.

"Ah, oh, okay."

Hearing his voice, Kaguya regained her senses and withdrew her hand unnaturally.

She secretly glanced at Ren to make sure he didn't notice anything strange about her, and she felt relieved.

After gathering her emotions so as not to be noticed by Chika, Kaguya followed Ren to the rooftop of the store.

"They're all here."

Upon reaching the rooftop door, Ren just explained, opened the door, and entered first.

Kaguya followed from behind.

But what Ren didn't expect was that there were no Ichika and the others on the rooftop as he had hoped, and no Chika as he had told Kaguya.

"Huh? Is it you?"

Rizu heard the sound of the door opening, unconsciously looked towards the door, and saw a fox-masked boy standing in front of the door, with Kaguya standing behind him.

"Ren."

Ren took off his mask.

"Kamikawa? What are you doing and why are you here now?" Rizu immediately asked.

"I came to pick up Shinomiya-san. Sorry, I'm late."

After apologizing, Ren asked hesitantly, "Where are they? Why are you the only one here?"

"They're looking for you."

Rizu answered honestly.

"Looking for me?"

Ren was surprised.

"Yes, the fireworks have clearly been lit. We've been waiting for you for a long time, but you never came. We didn't reply to my messages and couldn't call. Itsuki and Fujiwara-san said that after you answered the phone, you disappeared."

"So, everyone thought you might be lost, then they all went looking for you, leaving me to stay and wait here."