Chapter 126 Fireworks Festival to Prepare for Dating (2)
After getting off the train, follow the crowd and merge onto the road to the Sumida River.
The twilight of dusk passes, replaced by the endless blue sky.
In such an atmosphere, the air does not seem dull. The street lights on the city streets turn on early, and all kinds of bright and gorgeous neon lights illuminate the people walking on the streets in warm colors.
At this moment, people are gradually gathering to participate in the fireworks festival. It is the most popular time. The police are on the road to maintain order. Sakakibara and his mother are walking here, and there are already people coming and going.
At the corner near the festival and temple fair, at the intersection of traffic lights, a girl stood tall and graceful. She was wearing a white dress, and her flaxen hair was tied up in a hairpin. She turned her head slightly, her silver hair ornaments
It also emits beautiful light.
"That's Kuruuri, right? At first glance, I thought it was Nanami Mingzuki, but when I saw the white bathrobe, I knew it was her." Mrs. Sakakibara said to Sakakibara with a smile, and then asked softly, "Today
When choosing clothes, she specifically told me to choose white, Ale, do you understand what she meant?"
"Is there a sign? I feel like I've gotten to know her a lot in the past ten days...but I still feel like there's something missing."
"Absolutely, well, little girls have a lot on their minds. Today I saw Jiu Liuli and Qi Mingyue put on some light makeup when they went out. I think Jiu Liuli put on makeup for you, A Le."
"Mom, don't talk nonsense."
Sakakibara Raku and his mother gradually approached Amami Kururi who was waiting there.
The closer he got, the more Sakakihara Raku could notice how exquisitely Kuruuri was dressed today.
Her sky-blue eyes were filled with the light of lights.
Looking from Sakakihara Raku's perspective towards the street corner, the city's flashing lights seemed to outline her cheeks. The lines on her profile were made more hazy by the lights, illuminating her surroundings vaguely. For a moment, she
Just like the coquettish and beautiful fireflies flying in the afterglow of the setting sun.
Looking at her like this, seeing her beauty with careful make-up, many thoughts came to mind in an instant.
For example, did she dress up like this on purpose for someone? Did she wear a white yukata because she told her that she liked white? Did she put up her beautiful hair for herself and decorate herself with beautiful hairpins?
......
Looking forward from the street, many, many thoughts came to my mind.
Obviously some things can be inferred and determined based on common sense, and Jiu Liuli himself has made it clear, but Sakakihara Raku is just not sure in his heart, and he doesn't dare to believe it.
Because the hazy layer of gauze between the two people seems to have not been broken.
"Did Kuruuri dress up like this just for you today?" Mrs. Sakakihara glanced at the girl in front of her who didn't notice the two of them, and asked with a smile.
"I... don't know."
Rather than saying that I don’t know, it’s better to say that I don’t dare to confirm.
I was obviously looking forward to it, but when I saw her beauty from a distance, my heart palpitated, and I lost a third of the courage to face her.
This is probably the feeling of liking...
Just looking at it from a distance makes my heart unable to calm down for a long time.
The noise of the crowd and the scene of the police signaling everyone to enter in an orderly manner...Under this situation, the time when both feet are on the ground seems to be stretched...
The white yukata is embellished with elegant white lilies, with varying shades of light purple and light yellow, and the bright red sash is embellished with simple patterns, all giving it a cool feeling in summer.
When Sakakibara arrived in front of Amami Kuruuri, he discovered that she had a bouquet of wisteria flowers pinned to the side of her hair. The colorful bouquet of wisteria flowers ran along her hair and matched perfectly with her clean face without any flaws.
.
Tianhai Jiuliuli, who was dressed like this, tilted her head slightly, smiled at him and asked:
"Brother is very handsome today."
"Okay, okay."
Tianhai Jiuliuli keenly observed that he was looking at her, so he smiled generously and said: "Brother, do you think this dress looks good?"
With this movement, her hair and wisteria flowers moved, and the light behind her made the petals and hair shine brightly.
Moreover, the clothes are really white.
"I feel like I'm short of words, so I can only give nice answers..." Sakakihara wanted to avoid her gaze and started looking for topics, "By the way, Qi Mingyue and Aling are here, aren't you two together?" "They went to book a yacht over there on the lawn."
"Are you planning to watch the fireworks on the river?"
"Well, there are so many people on the Sumida River every year that the lawn barely takes up any space, and only some good spots are left on the river."
As Amami Kuruuri said, he looked at the black yukata on Sakakihara Raku, and then smiled and said: "Brother is really handsome today."
"It's okay, but if you say so, I'm very happy."
"No, I'm serious."
Mrs. Sakakibara was naturally happy to see this harmonious scene in front of these two children.
My son, who has always been outgoing, actually becomes embarrassed in front of Jiuliuli.
She couldn't help but smile in her heart, the child had indeed grown up.
"It's better to go meet Qi Mingyue and the others. They will be anxious if they can't see anyone."
......
Uncle Tianhai, Qi Mingyue and A Ling were waiting at the entrance of the temple fair by the Sumida River.
Because of the fireworks display, the place became lively early, with passers-by wearing yukata, stalls selling snacks on the roadside, and vendors selling various entertainment and games.
"Brother!"
Suzu Sakakihara was the first to see Raku Sakakibara. She looked over the crowd and saw the familiar face, then stood on tiptoes and waved to him quickly.
There were not many people wearing yukata at the temple fair. As soon as the lively girl raised her hand, Sakakihara Raku realized that it was his sister.
After getting closer, she came up, circled around Sakakihara Raku and said:
"Hmm~~Brother's clothes are quite good today!"
"I think you can use the word 'handsome' to describe it." Raku Sakakihara smiled.
"But if I praise you for being handsome, brother, I won't get any reward."
"I'll treat you to takoyaki later."
Sakakihara Suzu immediately stood up straight, with her back straight like a soldier, and said seriously:
"Brother, he is the most handsome!"
This made Jiuliuli laugh.
Ah Ling can be regarded as the king of support outside.
According to Sakakibara Raku's impression, although Suzu is a bit arrogant, she will not lose her face outside.,
Sakakihara Raku also discovered that today's Nanami Nanami had her hair tied up, and she and Kuriuri had a symmetrical silver hairpin, a black yukata embellished with elegant flowers.
While maintaining her own proud temperament, her face is also very beautiful.
She found herself looking towards her, and said calmly: "Brother, if you want to praise me, you don't need to say more, I know it in my heart."
Really narcissistic.
After a few people gathered together, they started hanging out at the temple fair before today's fireworks festival.
Eating, visiting the garden, chatting, all in this thick temple fair, I was very happy.
At this moment, Mrs. Sakakibara suddenly said, "There seems to be some kind of food stall in front. I can't see clearly. What is it?"
Raku Sakakihara glanced over there, thinking that his mother was just asking an ordinary question, so he answered normally, "It seems to be Tornado Potatoes, a fried snack like potato chips."
"Snack?!"
Sakakihara Suzu's eyes lit up when she heard this, and she raised her hands actively like a rabbit, "I want to go, I want to go!"
Hearing that there were potato chips, Tianhai Qimingyue also attracted his attention.
Mrs. Sakakibara: "Then let's go."
Raku Sakakihara kept up with the others, but his mother turned around and gave him a hint halfway.
That waving gesture was more than just a hint, it was an explicit statement!
Sakakibara suppressed the throbbing in his heart and glanced sideways at the shining silver hairpin of Tenkai Kuruuri beside him. He encouraged himself a little in his heart and pressed tightly against her. Then the moment he stopped, he suddenly
He held her hand.
......
Gentle and soft.
Very comfortable and indescribably satisfying.
Tianhai Jiuliuli, who was walking, was obviously stunned for a moment. The moment she turned back, flowers and hair were outlining her beauty like in a scroll.
Although Sakakihara was very greedy for the comfort conveyed by her small hands, he did not dare to hold them for long. He said seriously: "Well... how about we go shopping alone?"
"Not with everyone?"
"No, Jiuliuli, you should understand what I mean, right?"
Tianhai Jiuliuli smiled lightly: "Qi Mingyue will be very angry if she finds out that my sister is suddenly gone."
"I will explain to her that after all, there are so many people at this temple fair. If she suddenly gets lost, well, it is normal, haha..."
"Brother, why do you smile twice? You look a little nervous?"
Sakakibara couldn't express his feelings. He just thought in his mind that Amami Kuruuri standing in front of him was so beautiful that he couldn't bear to look at her.
"I'm a little nervous..." Under the girl's sweet smile, he turned away embarrassedly.
In the eyes of Amami Kyuri, Sakakibara has always been a responsible person.
Willing to shoulder the responsibilities of the family, willing to do good for everyone, and willing to take care of others.
It is this reliable impression that makes the older brother in front of him, who is taller than himself, look particularly cute when he turns his face in front of her.
Amami Kuruuri smiled from the bottom of her heart, clasping her hands behind her back, she took a small step back and stood next to Sakakibara Raku.
The silver chain of the hairpin swayed back and forth.
The girl bent forward, lowered her head slightly and looked sideways at him. Her bright sky-blue eyes reflected him and the grand scene of the temple fair behind him.
"Brother."
"Hmm."
"You like me, right?"
This question almost brought out Sakakihara Raku's thoughts.
What to do?
Do you want to answer?
That’s not right!
I have obviously thought about confessing for a long time! I have been ready to express my feelings to her for a long time!
But why am I embarrassed to express my attitude at this time!?
No, I have to say it!
"I..."
Seeing that her brother was hesitant to speak and was about to speak, the clever girl straightened her body again, closed her beautiful eyes, slightly raised her beautiful chin and said:
"Anyway, my brother suddenly grabbed me just now because he wanted to go to the temple fair with me, right."
"Yes."
"Is this a date invitation to a girl?"
"Yes."
Tianhai Jiuliuli opened his eyes, glanced at the bustling night sky of the temple fair, turned back and said to him with a smile: "Then, do you want to try holding hands?"
"Is this okay?"
Tianhai Jiuliuli saw that he raised his hand slightly when he answered, so he took the initiative to hold his hand with a smile. The five fingers were not clasped with the five fingers, but the palm of the hand was also holding the palm of the hand.
The other person's body temperature and the other person's feeling are all transmitted very well from the palm of the hand.
At the moment when we hold each other and touch each other.
Sakakibara could feel the ripples she had set off in his heart. Her hands were warm and soft, and her skin was as comfortable as if she could slide down smoothly with just a swipe of her thumb.
This hand is completely different from my own. It is a girl's hand, a girl's hand.
Jiu Liuli was even trying to hit him hard, so no matter what Raku Sakakihara did, he had to take the initiative to express his feelings.
After all, Jiuliuli is the first girl who is willing to respond to the girl she likes. The key is that she is so beautiful and outstanding.
There was a temple fair with people coming and going in front of her. For a girl like her, wearing a yukata, she was sure to attract attention.
Sakakibara held her firmly.
It seems that as long as she appears in front of my eyes, my heart can't help but feel warm.
"Brother."
"Yeah, I'm here."
"Your grip is a little tight."
"Ah? Sorry, I didn't pay attention."
"It's okay, I don't care, but my brother is a boy."
"..."
"Follow me."
Sakakibara mustered up the courage and took the initiative to hold Tianhai Jiureli's hand and walk towards the temple fair.
Although he said "Follow me", Sakakihara Raku actually didn't know where to go.
He simply took Jiu Liuli to a skewer shop, and while holding hands, he asked her if she was hungry. After getting a small nod from her, Sakakibara happily turned to the one wearing a [Must Win] headscarf.
The turbaned uncle ordered two charcoal-fired green pepper beef skewers.
"Okay! Miss guest, your things are ready!"
"Thank you."
After paying the money, Sakakibara glanced at the two small skewers in his hands, pinched the bamboo sticks wrapped in paper towels, and gave one to Amami Kuruuri who was standing opposite.
"Give."
It is an action that is usually normal, but at this moment, its meaning is somewhat different.
It’s as beautiful and sweet as sharing food between lovers.
"Well, thank you brother."
While eating the skewers, Sakakihara Raku couldn't help but look at the way she was eating. She was very reserved, probably because she had been trained in etiquette since she was a child. If the skewers felt hot, she would gently fan the skewers with her hands.
surface instead of blowing with your mouth.
Then he took a small bite of the meat skewer and exhaled the hot steam.
The drooping eyelids, the hanging wisteria flowers, and the face were stained with a layer of rose color at some point.
At this time, Sakakihara Raku thought she was so cute, so adorable.
Not the usual dignified sister Jiuliuli, but now the cute and charming sister Jiuliuli who can fan the barbecue skewers with her little hands.
Sakakihara smiled knowingly.
After eating the skewers, I took the initiative to lead her and continued walking in the colorful night market, with various carts and terraces scattered on both sides.
The place is brightly lit, and the orange lanterns on each stall make the place lively.
The faint aroma of snacks overflows among the laughter of the crowd.
Sakakihara Raku also took Kuruuri to fish for goldfish, standing among a bunch of children.
The group of children saw a big brother coming to fish for goldfish, and he looked like he was "covering me!", and they all looked expectantly.
Come on, big brother! Let’s watch your performance!
Even Jiuliuli was equally curious and stood aside to watch.
It's a pity that he didn't catch any of them.
That paper is too torn! If the fish moves even a little bit, it will leak out!
Of course, the children wouldn't listen to the explanation, and even said things like "If your brother doesn't have skills, don't show off, or he will be looked down upon by his girlfriend".
Tianhai Jiuliuli covered her mouth and smiled.
This...
Although Kuruuri was not his girlfriend, Sakakihara Raku was still dissatisfied and took her ten more times.
The result is obvious. On the contrary, the child who spoke succeeded in the first try.
Raku Sakakihara was slapped in the face on the spot.
Upon seeing his embarrassment, the children around him all laughed, and even Tianhai Jiuliuli, who was standing aside, covered her mouth and smiled happily again.
"Well, I must be too strong."
This is how Sakakihara Raku explained to Amami Kuruuri after leaving.
And Tianhai Jiuliuli just smiled without saying a word. When listening, she would nod her head with a "hmm", giving a reserved and trusting feeling.
Speaking of temple fairs, shooting booths is naturally an inevitable money-making activity.
It makes sense that this activity has endured for a long time.
It's basically a good place for a boyfriend to act cool in front of his girlfriend.
Of course Sakakihara Raku also wants to show off her brother's prestige in front of Kuruuri. She is better than him with bows and arrows, but this is not necessarily the case with air rifles.
However, today’s shooting booth is different. Instead of air guns, bows and arrows are used.
At that booth, there were all types of compound bows, recurve bows, and bows.
1,000 yen, five arrows, if you hit one arrow, you can pick up a small doll.
Although it was not an air rifle, it quickly attracted Raku Sakakihara's attention, because he discovered that not only single players, this shooting booth also had double matches.
As long as two people hit 20 arrows in a row, they can take away the 200,000 yen cash prize!
Sakakibara looked at it for a long time, looking very interested.
Isn’t this equivalent to giving it away for free?
Sakakihara Raku quickly pulled Tianhai Jiureli to sign up for the stage.
Relying on the experience and tacit understanding accumulated in the competition, the two drew their bows and were able to complete the shooting alternately without even exchanging words.
A beautiful girl like Tianhai Jiuliuli naturally attracts extraordinary attention at such a lively temple fair.
She and Raku Sakakibara each hit an arrow.
There will be uncles shouting below: "The little girl is amazing! The young man is amazing!"
One arrow after another hit the target, which made the boss frightened.
But the two of them have steady bow-drawing hands and work well together. Even the uninitiated audience can see the tacit understanding between the two of them.
These 200,000 are naturally pocketed.
"The boss didn't seem right just now. He won't lose money today, right?"
"Didn't you see that after Jiuliuli left, it became more popular? Maybe we will make more money, because we proved that the 200,000 grand prize is really possible."
"Brother is complimenting me on my beauty." Tianhai Jiuliuli blinked.
"Of course I think you are beautiful. When I first looked at you, I stared at your face for a while, thinking how could there be such a beautiful girl in this world."
"Then, thank you for the compliment, brother..."
"Wait a minute, I actually won something just now."
Raku Sakakihara quietly took out an exquisite small wooden box from behind, and then took out an exquisite jewelry decorated with a plum blossom.
After pinning it on for her, Tianhai Jiuliuli touched it with her hand curiously, a little shyly:
"Does it look good?"
"If it were an ordinary girl, I would definitely reply that you are beautiful, but Jiuliuli, you are beautiful on your own, and paired with something like this, well, it should be said that you are extremely charming."
I don't know if it was because of the jewelry he put on her, but Tianhai Jiuliuli's face turned a little red at this moment.
The two walked to a trinket stall. The stall hung cattail fans, jewelry, earrings, and various trinkets and wooden crafts, which attracted Tianhai Jiuliuli's attention.
Bringing a beautiful girl to a stall like this can really make you feel confident.
Anyone passing by must take a look at Tianhai Jiuliuli.
In this atmosphere, Amami Kuruuri called Sakakibara Raku to his side, and as a return gift, he also picked two small things for him.
A colorful knot with blessing wishes.
"I originally wanted to give a necklace as a gift, but I don't know why it doesn't feel right."
Amami Kuruuri asked Sakakihara Raku to stretch out his hand, and then tied the knot for him with his own hands.
While Amami Kuruuri was helping her tie the knot, Sakakihara Raku saw the sparkling look in her eyes and her endearing appearance.
"Thank you..."
"Brother said thank you for what."
"You also often say thank you to me."
"That's because what my brother did deserves a thank you, and I'm just returning the favor. Well, okay!"
......
Sakakibara stared at the colorful knot on her wrist for a while.
He realized that this was Jiuliuli's gift to him.
The one who bent down to tie his shoes and no one was waiting for him, who was sick and hospitalized but no one visited him...
I also received a gift.
Take the initiative to help, take care of yourself, and organize your clothes.
Maybe, maybe, maybe this is just a trivial matter to Jiuliuli.
But for Sakakibara Raku, that is the kind of attention that can make life turbulent.
It is precisely because of this.
Jiuliuli's proactive response to him at this moment is even more precious.
"Brother..."
"Nine-glazed glass."
"Huh?"
"After walking around the temple fair today, I understand my feelings better. I will be moved by your smile, and I will also feel happy because of my brief handshake with you... Maybe your feelings are not deep, but I
I am really grateful for your concern, and for saying to me seriously that "cooking is not simple at all", recognizing me, giving me care and encouragement...
"I am really happy after this temple fair.
"Being liked by the person you like is really a blessing. Of course... being rejected is also a normal thing, so the moment I really like you, I have already done it.
Prepare.
"I like you, Jiuliuli, so... I also want to listen carefully to your answer to me, Jiuliuli."
"Brother, what if I don't agree?"
"If you don't agree, well, I'll accept it, I'm ready."
"Well... let me think about it, I don't want to reject my brother, but I also feel that I am still a little bit shy of agreeing. Of course I also have a good impression of my brother. I like his responsibilities and also like him to accompany me.
The atmosphere when we go for a morning run together and practice archery together."
Tianhai Jiuliuli held her chin and thought for a moment, "Let's do this. The fireworks will start later. Kiss me and I can try to start a relationship with my brother."
Sakakihara was stunned: "Ah? Kiss you?"
Tianhai Jiuliuli, who had a bouquet of wisteria flowers tied in her hair, smiled happily: "Don't you want to?"
"...Kiss on the face?"
Tianhai Jiuliuli raised her hand, the silver hairpin moved slightly, and she pointed at her lips: