CH 41

The next morning, I was waiting in front of Suzune’s house wearing a hoodie over my Jinbei.

Just as it reached the appointed time, I heard the front door of her apartment open and a familiar voice called out to me.

“Senpai, sorry to keep you waiting!”

Hearing the voice, I put away my phone, which I had been fiddling with, and suddenly remembered that Suzune will be wearing a Yukata today.

I was looking forward to it a little bit. Just as I thought that, she appeared in front of me.

Swish…

A pleasant fragrance wafted in the air, and the haze in my mind cleared up.

“What do you think…?” she asked, scratching her cheeks a little bashfully while avoiding eye contact.

On the other side of the door was my cute junior who was making such adorable gestures.

“It looks… beautiful.”

“T-Thank you very much! Hehe~…”

Her blushing face, happy yet embarrassed, was also very cute.

She wore a light blue yukata with polka dots, modern designed geta that looked easy to move in, and a small cloth bag hanging from her shoulder.

Perhaps thanks to her chest area being slightly more restrained, she looked a little younger than usual.

Her beauty and elegance, as well as her childish cuteness, made my heart race.

More than anything else, I felt like he had met her somewhere at some point, but then again, maybe it was just my imagination.

“Ehehe~… Senpai praised me…!”

“H-Hey, why are you crying?”

“B-Because…because! You finally complimented me, senpai… I’m so happy…”

“Wait, I didn’t compliment you that much, did I?”

“It’s the first time you’ve called me beautiful…! And, you’ve always been cold to me… so today, even though you’re flustered, it makes me happy… hehe~…”

As I wiped away her tears and saw her overjoyed face, I felt a slight twinge of guilt.

I realized that I had been quite cruel to Suzune as I had not complimented her more. I can’t help but feel that I did something terrible to her.

But then again, I couldn’t blame myself for not realizing it until now. And besides, Suzune seemed so happy, so maybe it was all for the best.

In fact, it was more than that.

“Use this… after you stop crying, it wouldn’t be good if I saw your face like that.”

“Th… thank you very much.”

“Ah, umm… about Suzune’s face… well, uh…”

“….hmm? What is it?”

“Well… um, that’s… you know…”

“Y-Yes…?”

“—Ah, forget it! Anyway, let’s go! We’re going to be late!”

“Eh? Wait a minute, Senpai!! Why won’t you tell me?”

“Nevermind that! We’re behind schedule, let’s just go to the university for now!”

It was really dangerous. As expected of Suzune, she always tries to take things at her own pace.

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—She is surprisingly more cute today…

When I arrived at the university while chatting with Suzune, who was so excited about today, I found myself in a completely different atmosphere from yesterday.

“Wow! Senpai, isn’t it different today? It’s really crowded, and everyone seems so restless.”

“That’s because it’s the fireworks festival day. It’s natural for there to be more people, and Suzune, you’ve been here before, haven’t you?”

“Well, yes, but I went on the third day, so…”

“I see…”

“But, I’m really happy to be here with you this year, Senpai!”

“Ah, thanks.”

Suzune’s expression next to me was even brighter than yesterday.

Actually, there were no significant changes in the circle’s exhibits or anything, but because of the fireworks, everyone’s expression seemed somewhat restless.

Of course, there were people like me and Suzune who were wearing yukatas, and there were many families, high school and university students, and even professors from other universities, making it quite lively and exciting.

Even though it was early in the morning, seeing such a lively atmosphere made me feel like enjoying it like Suzune.

“Alright, Suzune.”

“What is it?”

“We’re already dressed up, so let’s do something more festival-like than yesterday.”

“Festival! Do they have goldfish scooping, super ball scooping, or yo-yo fishing?”

“Oh, yeah, probably. We could even go to a haunted house if you want.”

“I want to go! And I can cling to you and hug you at the haunted house!”

Her thoughts were leaking out of her. To be honest, I’m not even surprised anymore. In fact, her desires remain the same.

“Really… Just what are you saying…?”

Wait now that I think of it, her b****s.

Is it really different from the other day?

She is wearing her underwear today, right?

“Hey, your chest…”

“My chest?”

“Oh, no— not that. Come here.”

“Y-Yes?”

“You’re wearing underwear, right?”

As expected, I couldn’t afford the passersby to hear us, so I whispered those words in her ears. 

At first, she looked surprised. But, she then showed her usual scheming smile as if she understood something.

“What are you asking me for?! Do you want me to take it off or something?”

“Wh-what?! No way! I just wanted to make sure you were wearing it.”

“Hahaha! You’re so cute Senpai~! Yes, I’m wearing it, so don’t worry.”

“Oh, I see… that’s good.”

“Hehehe~… Senpai, you’re so cute!”

“Shut up. Anyway, let’s go.”

“Yes!”

And thus began the second day of the university festival.

I took Suzune, who was happily laughing, to various places to entertain her. Of course, I won’t tell anyone that I was hugged so tightly that I wasn’t scared of ghosts in the haunted house.

That feeling in itself was too stimulating.

Her unusually big b*****s under the yukata were so soft… Well, let’s just stop there.

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The time now is 6:00 PM.

There were thirty minutes left until the fireworks display.

The venue is on the east side of the university, in a large area adjacent to the education building.

As people started to stake out spots and began to flood in, I took Suzune to the rooftop of the Faculty of Science and Engineering building outside the ground.

“U-Um, we don’t have to go to the ground?”

“Mm, no. You can see better from here.?”

“Really?”

“You will get a better view looking up from here. Well, it’s not bad down there since there are food stalls, but as no one is here, so you can concentrate on watching without any worries. Did you not want to come here?”

As I teased her, Suzune shook her head.

“Wha-what?! It’s not like that at all! It’s just that… There aren’t many people here, so I definitely like it here! (And I can hug you…)”

“Well, I guess that’s okay then.”

“Yes!”

For some reason, her cheeks turned red. She nodded slightly, averting her gaze.

Nevertheless, it was truly quiet. Despite the fact that the area below had been so lively, this place was very desolate. No, that’s not the right way to put it. Serene? No, silence… but that’s not quite right either.

Oh well…..

In any case, it was a pleasant calmness. Next to me was my junior, watching the sunset sink below the horizon.

Last year, I was brought here by my senpai, but this time I was the senpai, which made me feel sentimental.

The figure of a beautiful kouhai who was gazing at the sunset with a smile, gave off a certain feeling…

“Um, senpai. Is something the matter?”

“Huh? No, it’s nothing.”

“Are you sure? You seemed like you were in a daze.”

“…No, it’s nothing.”

“Well, if you say so…”

Somehow, I couldn’t quite put my thoughts on the right track.

“Senpai, I’m so excited!”

“Hm? Y-yeah, me too.”

I smiled, and then, right away, the fireworks show started off.