In the afternoon, Katsu, who had just finished eating, slumped lazily on his seat. Looking at the few people who were excitedly discussing where everyone would go to play later, he couldn't help feeling a little interested, he knew that this Tanabata festival was grand in Japan when he went out in the morning.
It also reminded him about Kurumi Tokisaki, he wanted to also bring her to play too but they have lost the contract since she moved and that accident before made it hard to invite her to join.
"Brother Katsu, brother Katsu? Hey, hey~~~ Katsu!!"
Just as he was in a trance, thinking about what was there and what was missing, Kotori's somewhat angry call suddenly came from his ear, and then Katsu subconsciously said "Ah? What's the matter?"
After regaining his senses, Katsu saw that everyone sitting around the table was looking at him with concern, including Kotori who angrily called his full name before.
"Katsu, are you alright? You've been distracted since just now, is there something troubling you?" Shidou looked into Katsu's eyes and asked with concern.
Others also had an expression of "Tell me what's wrong, let's solve it together".
Seeing this, Katsu's heart warmed up, and he shook his head with a smile and said, "Don't worry, I'm fine, just wondering some random things".
... ...
On the issue of the Tanabata Festival, the discussion lasted until two o'clock in the afternoon before the group started to set off.
When they came to the street, everyone was immediately aroused by the strong festive atmosphere and fiery atmosphere on both sides.
Compared with usual times, the store doors everywhere have been well-dressed, and the colorful ones are particularly festive. This is also a manifestation of the store's desire to make its store more attractive, but all stores think so under such circumstances, it led to the fact that all the shops have become colorful and eye-catching on weekdays.
Of course, in addition to those shops that love celebrations and create a lively atmosphere, there are also many small vendors on both sides of the street today. Basic stalls such as takoyaki and fried noodles and small stalls of themed snacks and items.
"Oh! Mana! Look over there, it's Milky Way shaved ice let's go get some!"
"Ok, ok you don't have to pull me..."
"There are a lot of people.'
"That can't be helped, after all, it's a festival comparable to New Year's."
"Master, can we hold hands... "
Huh? That's fine."
"Brother Katsu..."
"Okay---I see, Yoshino is coming too."
...
Everyone was wandering in the shopping street, buying some snacks from time to time, and chatting about some interesting topics, like a happy family.
Feeling someone is looking at him he looked back at the bustling scene of people coming and going behind him.
The expression on his face became astonished. He saw a familiar figure, and because of too many people he can't confirm it, but that black dress, silky black hair, slender and slim is enough context to guess who it is.
"..." Katsu silently let go of Yoshino and Kisara's hand, and then whispered to the doubting two people: "I have something to confirm..." Then, Katsu patted the front and looked at Shidou who was cutting beef at the booth, seeing Shidou's puzzled expression when he turned his head, Katsu said eagerly: "Take care of them first, I have a little something to do." Shidou was stunned for a moment, and then suddenly thought of something, and nodded vigorously: "Go, I will take good care of them."
"Thank you..." After finishing speaking, Katsu ignored the calls of others, turned his head, and ran towards the direction where he saw the figure before.
Squeezing away the crowd, he came to the vicinity of that figure, and after a close visual inspection, Katsu was sure that that figure was indeed her Tokisaki Kurumi.
He raised his hand and wanted to call her back, but he was afraid of disturbing the cat and letting her run away if he didn't pay attention, but he can't think of another way so Katsu raised his hand, and patted the shoulder of the figure lightly behind him, and asked: "Kurumi?"
Suddenly, the figure who was less than a step in front of the tree stopped and did not speak.
The familiar magnetic and charming voice sounded: "Ah, what can I do for you?" she asked Katsu.
Kurumi's looked at him calmly as if he was looking at a stranger.
"You...don't remember me?" Katsu's expression was extremely strange, but he suddenly thought of a certain possibility of her power and immediately Kurumi confirm his guess.
"Ah, of course, I remember you, Katsu...Kun? It seems [I] called you like this?"