Chapter 24 – A Summer Festival With Tatsumaki
1st POV
After a few minutes of walking, we've almost reached at our destination. The trip there was quiet as none of us tried to open a conversation even at the start of our walk. I tried to apologize for being late but words failed to come out, I was never like this. Is there something wrong with me? I wonder...
This is awkward, very awkward...
I awkwardly take a glance at her to see what kind of expression she make right now.
Kyaaa!, she's glancing over here too!
Come on, Rena, THINK!, show her your social experience you got from when you were still a high schooler!. There is, there is...
NONE!
I mean, yea I do have a friend but, I DO HAVE A FRIEND BUT, the only conversation we do is only "Good morning" "Ok" and "Goodbye" that's all! Why Rena, Why at a time like this you're so useless like your useless brain, AAAA-
Suddenly Tatsumaki starts speaking.
"The ghost earlier, can't believe they really exist," Tatsumaki said.
"Ah, un. You're right, can't believe they're actually exist." I replied with a faint smile.
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That's it?! Eh? Just like that?!
And yea, just like that we reached the festival.
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"Woah..." I feel amazed at the sight I just saw.
The sight we saw, really calms our hearts.
We were welcomed by children playing, people laughing, it made them happy. And the smell of freshly cooked food from the stalls is really refreshing.
After seeing all of that...
"Tat-Chan, forget about what happened earlier, and let's enjoy the festival to the fullest! Ouuuu!" I said, raising my right arm.
"You're right. Let's enjoy it! Ouuu!" Tatsumaki said, following my gesture.
We then enjoyed the festival.
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We were doing a lot of things. Like catching some fish in the little pool with a bubble, playing shooting games, buying freshly made food from the stall, buying some apple candy, and, a lot of things...
The most favorite part is as I thought, buying some apple candy. Because the expression Tatsumaki held at that time, was priceless. Looks like Tatsumaki liked apple candy very much.
We just spend our time like that, and finally, the time for the main event has come.
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"Tat-Chan, here here," We both sit at the edge of the nearest mountain for a better view of the firework.
"<<The firework will start in 1 minute...>>"
"Finally, the firework will start soon. Gosh, I'm tired of waiting." Tatsumaki said while taking her seat beside me.
"Ehe~," I chuckled.
We both started to wait for the firework.
"<<The firework will start in 55 seconds...>>"
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"<<The firework will start in 50 seconds...>>"
"Nee, Tat-Chan..." I said.
"Hnm?" Tatsumaki replied.
"Do you remember the first time we met?" I asked.
"Of course." Tatsumaki answered.
I paused for a moment, then continue,
"Then, do you remember the time when I confessed my feeling to you?" I asked again.
"y-yea..." Tatsumaki said blushing.
"<<The firework will start in 30 seconds...>>"
"Then..."
My speech stumbles out of my mouth faster than I hoped it would. The way she slightly looked away from me while blushing, made my heart pound. And make me also, blushed...
"I will ask you once more," I said in a low tone.
She then started to look at my face. While still blushing.
"<<The firework will start in 20 seconds...>>"
"Do you, love me?" I asked, looking straight into her eyes.
"..." Tatsumaki silenced for almost 10 seconds. Then she continue to say, "Y-yea... I, love you..." Tatsumaki answered.
"<<The firework will start in 10 seconds...>>"
"Can I have the proof?" I said bluntly.
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"<<The firework will start in 5 seconds>>"
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"<<The firework will start in 3>>"
"<<2>>"
"<<1>>"
As I thought... she doesn-
Before I know what's happening, I can feel her warm lips already touched mine. My eyes widened by the sudden action and can't help but saw her face light up with an array of beautiful colors as I saw the beautiful firework just blasting.
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We both stayed like that for 5 seconds. With Tatsumaki broke the silence by putting end to her kiss.
"I-it's enough right?" Tatsumaki said while flustered.
"..."
"W-we a-a-already saw the firework so, l-let's go home," Tatsumaki stood up and started her walk.
Tatsumaki stopped her walk for a moment then say, "A-as you know, t-that's my first time a-and I'm not planning to do it except with you." Then she continued her walk.
"What are you waiting for, let's go," Tatsumaki said without looking back.
Meanwhile, I just stood there dumbfounded. I then slowly touched my lips with my finger. I could still feel the warmth of her lips.
I smiled.
"Wait for me Tat-Chan!," I said while rushing to her side.
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