97 92 Festival day





 Numerous stalls were lined up along the riverbed, surrounded by lights so bright that you couldn't see the starry sky, and the hustle and bustle of people made it very crowded.
 That's right, this is where the summer festival that Amana-chan had promised to go to is being held.
 I felt a little cramped by the sheer number of people, but it's also true that I was looking forward to today's day so much that I could bear it.

 Just a few days ago, the shocking fact was revealed that it wouldn't be surprising if the promise was lost, but Amana and Amari were able to make up for it safely.
 I was relieved that both me and Kurone were able to welcome the day of the promise.

'Onii-san! Hey, girl!

 At about the same time that the meeting place came into view, Amana-chan noticed and called out to me.
 Her light brown hair was tied up in a small ponytail, and her red yukata, with its rabbit-patterned pattern, was designed as a yukata for children.
 The charming figure of Amana-chan's cuteness is soaring, it naturally makes me smile.

Good evening, Amana-chan.
Yoo-hoo, Amana-chan. Your yukata is so cute! I should have worn it too!
We've got your clothes on, too!
Thank you.

 The lightly-dressed Kuroone-who was wearing a t-shirt and shorts out of annoyance-mumbled in envy, but Amana-chan sent him a compliment without any flattery at all.
 To her straightforward words, Kuroon returned the thanks without modesty.

 Then, she turned her eyes to Amanashi next to Amana-chan........and gasped.

 Her dark, glossy brown hair was not down, and the nape of her neck, which is usually hidden from view, was exposed as it was wrapped around a red ornamented hairpin, and combined with the yukata with its dark blue fabric embroidered with gold osmanthus (Kinmokusei) flowers, it was a beauty that could not be easily described.

'Good evening, Washi-san.
Oh. Oh....

 I was greeted by Amari with a smile, but my embarrassment and nervousness took precedence and my response was a bit blunt.
 To be honest, I thought she didn't like to dress up too much, so I feel betrayed in a good way.
 As much as I was used to her original look, it seemed like what kind of a miracle it was that she was able to accompany me like this, even with Amana-chan and Kuroone-she was with me.

 Before, they used to call me by my last name, but on the next day of delivery, they would call me by my name.
 Well, Tenashi found out a secret that she had been hiding not only from the people around her, but even from Amana-chan, and the fact that she had prepared a place for the two of them to make up with each other is proof that she had gained that much trust.

 In addition, I've started receiving home-made lunches on non-delivery days as well, and my dining environment is improving drastically.
 It's impossible for me to be dissatisfied since I can eat Tenri's food every day.
 Hmm, he's completely grabbed my stomach.....

 Incidentally, when I mentioned this to Kuroone-sensei, he grinned something like that and muttered, 'So that's how it came to be.
 Even if I asked, he would be distracted, so no details are known at all. 

 While I was lost in thought like that, Amari started to send and deflect her gaze to me again and again with her face down.
 Ah, shucks.........
 I was so upset that I forgot what I had to say.

''Ahhhh........well, you look good in it.

 I suppose it would be better if I could say it smarter, but for me, this is the limit.
 In all likelihood, after hearing her impressions, Tenashi was a little stunned and then........



 He smiled like a fluttering feather.
 I can't help but admire that expression.
 It's crazy not to be aware of it, because you can tell it's directed only at me.

 Anyway, the time to meet up with Hasumi and the others is a few minutes before the fireworks go off.
 Since the place seems to be known by Amari, the four of us are going to act tightly together until then.

 Just..........

''Hey Kuroon.''
What?
Are you sure you're okay with this?
Of course!

 Kuroon, who has a confident look on his face, which is the opposite of this one's anxiety, drummed up no problems and then continued, "Because.


'For all intents and purposes, Aniki and the others are like family!

 That's right, in order to avoid misunderstandings around us, we're walking side by side in the shape of a river, with me holding Amana's right hand and Tenashi holding her left.
 Amana looks very happy to be sandwiched between the two people she loves, but Amanashi and I are both terrified from start to finish.

 I'm sure Tenashi is worried about bothering me, but that's not the case.
 The fact that the two of us are family-like means that I'm Tenashi's husband and Amana's father.
 I can say I'm happy to be seen as having a beautiful wife and an angelic daughter, but I'm even more fearful...I guess I'm not playing too much of a role.
 The Amana-chan's father I saw in the picture was a refreshingly handsome man, and even more so, I couldn't stop wondering if he was good enough for me.

'Sorry, Amana. Kuroone-said something strange........
''No, no, it's only logical to avoid straying... I may be a nuisance to Wa-san with me, but...''
'No, no, that's my line. He said it feels like a blessing just to be able to walk alongside a beauty like Amari.
"... Why, why do you say such unfair things........!

 As soon as she confided her honest feelings, Amari turned away, red to her ears.
 He seemed to have muttered something, but he couldn't hear it due to the hustle and bustle of the other people, unfortunately.

''What did you say?''
It's nothing!

 I asked him about it, but he denied it in a strong tone of voice, so I decided to let it slide for now.
 I wonder if it's something he doesn't want me to know about....
 That's what I stopped pursuing, but I feel like I'm getting a dumbfounded look from the black sound behind me.

 Why..........

'Amana is happy to be with her mom and onii-san!

 Amana spoke her own thoughts to us.
 The expression on her face was a smile filled with happiness, and I could tell that it was a straightforward impression. 

I'm glad to hear that. I'm happy to be able to walk with Amana-chan.
''Well yes. I'm glad to be here for the festival like this.
"Heh.

 Me and Tenashi were so easily poisoned that it seemed ridiculous to repeat such humility about which one of us was annoying the other, and so easily.
 This was the moment when it became clear that the two adults were no match for one child together.

 We started strolling through the stalls, feeling a different heat from the summer heat, with a smiling look in our eyes from the black sound.