The festival continued to unfold with an energy that refused to fade, even as the night grew deeper. Lanterns swayed gently in the evening breeze, casting their warm glow over the school's grounds as if they were tiny stars. The scent of fried snacks and sweet desserts mingled in the air, punctuated by bursts of laughter and cheerful shouts. Amid all this excitement, I stood beside Aoi, who was buzzing with an energy that matched the lively atmosphere.
"Onii-Chan, it's time for our next plan!" Aoi said, her eyes bright with mischief as she tugged at the hem of my shirt.
I sighed, ruffling her hair as I glanced around the festival. Aki and Yuki were somewhere in the crowd, probably still enjoying the festivities but unaware of what Aoi and I were plotting. I had to admit, the sheer enthusiasm Aoi brought to these plans made them impossible to resist.
