Among the lovers, families and friends, Hisaki and Heisuke savored the tranquility and beauty bestowed by the illumination show around them. The soft golden lights basked on them, exuding a layer of glow all over their bodies.
While the lovebirds strolled together on the cobbled pathway of the pedestrian street, Mari and the others were already way ahead of them.
From time to time, the college girls stopped and admired the lights show. Laughter erupted from their direction. Seeing them like this, no one would think that one day, their friendship might be broken beyond repair.
"Sweet pea, what are you thinking about?"
Even though Heisuke brought up the question in a soft tone, Hisaki was still surprised by it.
"...ah, what did you say?" Hisaki was a bit stammered. She looked up. Her gaze met Heisuke's concerned one.
