The way one spent the Obon season varied from person to person. Some obviously spent it with family, some spent it alone, and others spent it with friends.
And although it wasnt custom for this time of year, it wasnt unusual for some to visit the graves of their family members who had passed away during this season.
Yaaawn~.
Yaaawn~
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Despite that, Ryuichi was rubbing his eyes sleepily in the morning. It was past ten oclock, quite late, but he had come home a little late last night because of his part-time job.
Aint got nothin to do.
For Ryuichi, who lived alone, it was no different than any other day. Hed gone grave-visiting the other day, so he had no plans to go again. It was then that Ryuichi, having thought that far, gave a wry smile.
Not so long ago, I wouldnt have thought about grave-visiting at all. I guess I really have changed, huh.
Ryuichi laughed, thinking that he would one day visit their graves again.
Well then, feeling bored and having nothing to do, Ryuichi picked up his phone.
Hed had no particular intention of meeting anyone or asking anyone out, but apparently there was someone else who was just as bored as Ryuichi.
Makoto, huh.
Hed received a message from Makoto, asking if he was free and wanted to go somewhere. Ryuichi laughed and replied, Where the hell do you want to go? Then, he immediately changed into his casual clothes and went outside.
So hot.
It was only natural that itd be hot outside in the blazing sun. When Ryuichi arrived at the station where he was to meet Makoto, he found that he was in the middle of picking up a couple of women.
The two women were talking happily with Makoto, and it actually made Ryuichi impressed as to how skilled he was.
Hey, what are you picking up women for when youve called me up?
Ooh, youre here, Ryuichi.
Now that he had a closer look at them, he could tell that the two women were adults. They were seemingly blushing due to having been hit on by a high school student, but they still didnt seem to be too displeased, and in addition to Makoto, they also looked at Ryuichi interestedly.
You know, I think he might be more of my type.
Really? Im
It seemed that one of the women was interested in Ryuichi. However, Ryuichi was not interested in the women at all, so he did not want to spend time with them. Makoto, knowing this as well, came up to Ryuichis side and apologized to the girls for taking up their time.
Was it okay for you to do that?
Yeah. Besides, I was just killing time with them.
Ryuichi then started walking with Makoto. Ryuichi didnt have a specific place to go in mind, and when he usually met up with Makoto, his best friend, on a holiday like this, they just hung out in the city.
Not too long ago, me and you wouldve just gone hunting for girls and devouring them in bed, eh?
Thats so wrongisnt something I can say, huh.
Even now, Ryuichi still couldnt refute or rebut his past. When he, Makoto, and even Kaname were together, the three would often pick up girls together, and it wasnt uncommon for them to have one-night stands on those occasions and have relations with the girls.
I remember you giving me pointers on all kinds of things.
Wait, is that?
Apparently, Makoto also noticed. Both were dressed in summery attire, one showing some skin while not losing her innocent air, and the other in full navel-displaying style, showing off her outstanding figure without hesitation.
If I gotta pick up girls, Id obviously go for them.
Youd snag them for sure, huh?
Well, cos I already know them, Ryuichi laughed. He sneakily approached them to avoid detection, but they both turned around at once as if they had noticed Ryuichi standing behind them.
Whoops
Oh my, Ryuichi?
Ryuichi-kun?
Ryuichi was taken aback, wondering how they had known. The two people hed approached were Chisa and Satsuki, both of whom smiled in surprise at Ryuichis sudden appearance behind them.
Whats wrong?
Were you perhapshoping wed spend time with you?
I aint no child, yknow?
Ryuichi responded as such to their teasing words. Pointing at Makoto, who was watching the proceedings behind him, he confessed that he had tried to hit on them.
Since hed finished what hed come to do, he was about to turn his back and leave the two right then and there, but of course, that was impossible.
Wait a minute, Ryuichi. Are you just going to call out to these two beautiful women and leave it at that?
Beautiful women or not, youre so cold to us even though youve run into us, Ryuichi-kun.
Chisa firmly grabbed him by his shoulders, and Satsuki modestly grabbed him by the hand. He had a feeling this wouldve happened, and seeing things indeed go as such made Ryuichi smile wryly as he returned to Makoto with the two of them.
Im back.
Hi, Makoto-kun.
Hi there.
You.
Well, obviously Makoto would be troubled if he brought two women like this. However, both Chisa and Satsuki understood that Ryuichi was hanging out with Makoto today and immediately let go of his body.
Well, you two enjoy your time together, alright?
Thats right. Though it pains me to leave you, Ill leave it at this for today.
No sooner had they separated their bodies than they brought their faces close to his once more and kissed him on the cheek. Chisa was satisfied that she had done it, while Satsuki smiled a little while showing some embarrassment, and the girls left.
Incidentally, since they were in the middle of the city, they were seen by passersby, who were both jealous and envious of him.
Seriously, youre incredible, Ryuichi.
The hell you talkin about?
The lingering scent and sensation on his cheeks felt pleasant. After that, Ryuichi spent some time walking around the city with Makoto again.
And, speaking of summer, it was the season of beaches. The day when he and Shizuna went to the sea, albeit a nearby one, had finally come.