Miku at the Festival

Night fell silently.

Riverbank.

Orange-red lanterns stretched along both sides of the river and throughout Fuyuki City.

The splendor of this festival exceeded imagination. It could even be said to be unprecedented.

Even from other distant cities, many people came here for its reputation.

Haruto accompanied Shoko, followed by Yoruha, as he walked along the riverbank, he saw many familiar faces.

There were people with high total martial arts, and there were also people he had met but didn't know.

Perhaps because of the festival the next day, more people came to Fuyuki City, and more people were preparing to come and participate in the festival.

Therefore, the atmosphere of the festival in Fuyuki City tonight was clearly much livelier than yesterday.

Yoruha followed Haruto step by step, completely unaware that she was a light bulb.

But Shoko didn't care. Instead, she was very happy to share the delicious food she saw along the way with Yoruha.

Haruto thought this situation would continue like this, but a girl who surprised him suddenly appeared in his field of vision.

Under the streetlights, a pink-haired girl wearing a yukata, with headphones around her neck, stood under the streetlights and looked up, as if she was waiting for something.

However, perhaps she wasn't used to such a lively environment, Miku held the headphones tightly to her chest with one hand, and exuded a cold and gloomy aura that kept strangers away, causing people to stop.

'With you like this, no wonder you only have a few friends!'

Haruto glanced at Shoko, who was happily fishing for goldfish with Yoruha, then walked over.

The street wasn't wide, many people came and went. Although they didn't rub shoulders, the pedestrians were still very crowded.

Especially in this cheerful and lively festival atmosphere, there would be children or teenagers and girls chasing each other happily.

So it was messy and noisy here.

However, Miku found Haruto as he walked towards her.

Her eyes immediately lit up, then her lips moved slightly and she shouted softly: "Haruto, you're reckless."

She knew that Haruto could definitely hear her, because even though she didn't make a sound and only moved her lips, the man knew what she wanted to say.

Seeing him walk directly towards her, Miku raised her hand, and pushed a messy strand of hair from her temple behind her ear.

Taking a deep breath, she took a step.

The last festival… Of course, she didn't want to miss it with him.

So, when Yukino mentioned this, the quintuplets agreed without thinking.

Regarding this, Rena also sighed in relief.

How troublesome it was to have five daughters clinging to her. It wasn't an exaggeration to say that even when she went to the toilet, they all wanted to follow her.

Miku's footsteps became faster, faster, faster, and faster. When she got to the back, she couldn't help but start running.

Not wanting to miss out.

She didn't even want to miss him.

Today, she wouldn't let shyness stop her.

Seeing Miku coming straight towards him, Haruto raised his eyebrows slightly, and then he understood something.

'Did Yukino say that? It's okay. It's better than saying it myself.'

'Otherwise, there would be five idiots saying something to each other, and one of them likes to cause trouble. Even I would feel overwhelmed!'

Haruto's eyes softened as he watched Miku run towards him. Then, he quickened his pace.

Among the people coming and going, Miku stood in front of Haruto and couldn't help but take a light breath.

Haruto: "😯"

A familiar fragrant scent filled his nose, passed through his respiratory tract, and seemed to spread into his heart, making his heart soften.

Today, he wouldn't complain about Miku's physical fitness.

Haruto ignored the gazes of passersby and immediately opened his arms: "Miku, come quickly to your embrace."

Miku glared at him, then threw herself into his arms and hugged his waist tightly.

"You idiot, if it wasn't for Yukinoshita, would you still want to hide it from us?"

"I wouldn't." Haruto grabbed her hand and said, "Even if Yukino didn't tell you, I would tell you, but isn't there no time?"

"Guilty!" Miku puffed out her cheeks.

'Why doesn't Haruto have time? He's clearly dating other girls, right?'

Haruto resolutely changed the topic: "By the way, Miku, aren't you going to accompany Aunt Rena today?"

Miku glanced at him, her lips moved slightly: "Seppuku!"

"Miku, you're going too far!"

"I'm not."

Miku leaned against him softly and muttered: "Mother is very important, but you are also very important, you know?"

Haruto said with a flat face: "Because Miku always pinches me and always thinks about seppuku, so I don't know how important I am."

Seeing him pull her forward, Miku turned her head back, and asked curiously: "Haruto, are you alone?"

Haruto immediately grabbed her outstretched hand: "Enough. I'll pinch you just once. Do you really want to pinch me again?"

"I'm not using any power."

"It's okay. After all, I'm an Esper too. I don't want to lose face!"

While speaking, the two moved forward.

After walking a certain distance, Miku suddenly broke free and stepped back a few steps with her hands behind her back. Under the orange-red light, a bright smile appeared on her face, and the brilliance of the lanterns reflected in her blue eyes, which looked very beautiful.

"Haruto, you're reckless, I like you."

After saying that, her lips curled up slightly, then she suddenly turned around, took a step, and ran away.

'Eh? What does Miku mean? Are you letting me chase after you?'

Haruto didn't hesitate and immediately chased after her: "Miku, don't fall."

"Impossible!"

Miku turned her head and glared at him, with two red blushes on her face.

She really gathered her courage.

The corner of Haruto's mouth rose slightly, then he continued to chase.

Soon, Haruto came to Miku's back and said slowly: "Miku, it's a good time to do more training for your rusty body now."

"Guilty!"

Miku puffed out her cheeks, averted her eyes, then ran towards the gap between the two stalls. However, as soon as she reached the side and behind the stall, she was caught by Haruto.