[Bonus chapter] There You Go Again, Prioritizing the Cheeky Girl

Kazuya didn't ask Himari anything as he sensed it was something hard for her to speak about. He just focused on diverting her attention from the unpleasant scene with that man before.

But, even when they were enjoying the summer festival that night, her mood was still low.

"The choco-banana is delicious but, apple candy is delicious too! What should Chiharu buy?"

A dumpling in a pink yukata was having a tough moment as she was thinking of the festival specialties.

"Why don't we buy both and share them?" Himari adjusted the ribbon on Chiharu's ponytail, "That way, you can taste both."

Stars twinkled in the dumpling's eyes as she immediately agreed, "Okay!"

Kazuya was quiet as he looked at Himari who carried Chiharu to the stall selling chocolate-coated banana.

The two ladies, big and small were happily talking to each other. They queued behind three other people.