Wishes and lanterns

"The moon's beautiful." Becca said walking with his hands in hers, enjoying the scenery of silent night and the moon's shadow in the lake around them.

Rio looked up and instead of the moon and clouds, all his eyes saw were the magical patterns and drones drawn in the sky, covering the real stars and sky.

"Academy sure opens up their pockets for these stupid events." He couldn't help but say as he remembered how on earth some students had to contribute money themselves for any festival or celebrations, since the college counselors were all cheap as fuck.

"Can you stop ruining the moment?" Rebecca said and clicked her tongue as she looked away, clearly she too now couldn't help but wonder how much it would cost.

"Let's go there." She said pointing at the rows of students on the shore, lighting a candle and watching it float.

When they reached the shore Becca noticed a small round metal golem going around and handing out a paper to every student.