The fire in Luna's small home flickered gently, casting warm golden light across the room. Kazuki leaned back, still wrapped in the blanket she had given him, the warmth helping to chase away the lingering cold from earlier. Luna sat across from him, sketchbook in hand, absentmindedly doodling something as their conversation continued.
"You know," Kazuki said, tilting his head toward her, "you've got a real talent for this. Even if your creations didn't always work out the way you wanted, the fact that you can make something from nothing is pretty amazing."
Luna's cheeks tinged pink at the compliment. "W-Well, I try," she mumbled, pretending to focus on her drawing.
Kazuki smiled, then turned his gaze toward the window. The sky outside was dark, but he could already imagine how beautiful it would be tomorrow night. A thought sparked in his mind—an idea, something he wanted to do for her.
"Hey, Luna," he said suddenly, making her look up.
"Hm?"
"Tomorrow night… I want you to look out your window," he said, his voice carrying an unusual sense of anticipation. "It's a little surprise."
Luna blinked, tilting her head. "A surprise?"
Kazuki nodded, a playful grin on his face. "Yeah. Just trust me on this."
Luna narrowed her eyes at him suspiciously. "You're not going to do something dumb, are you?"
Kazuki laughed. "Define dumb."
Luna sighed dramatically, shaking her head. "Fine, fine. I'll look. But if this is some kind of prank, I will throw ink at you."
Kazuki chuckled. "Deal."
For a moment, silence settled between them. But it wasn't an awkward silence—it was a comfortable one. A silence filled with unspoken emotions, with the weight of something neither of them wanted to acknowledge just yet.
Tomorrow night… Kazuki wanted to give her something special. Something that, even in this endless cycle, might feel like a moment outside of time.
Luna glanced at him, curiosity and a hint of excitement flickering in her eyes. "Alright, I'll be waiting," she said softly.
Kazuki simply smiled. "Then it's a promise."
Back in the city.The inn was quiet, save for the crackling of the fireplace. The group sat together, exhausted from the day's events, but Kazuki had something on his mind—something that had been burning inside him ever since he made that promise.
He exhaled, leaning forward. "I want to do something for the people of Greenfall Village," he said, his voice steady. "Especially for Luna."
Andreas raised an eyebrow. "Something for her?"
Sonnet tilted her head. "What do you mean?"
Kazuki looked at each of them, a spark of excitement in his eyes. "I want to show them fireworks."
The room fell silent.
"…Fireworks?" Lumi finally spoke, frowning.
Kazuki realized immediately that none of them understood what he was talking about. He leaned back, thinking of the best way to explain. "Fireworks are lights that bloom in the sky. They explode in different colors, shapes, and patterns. They're loud, but they're beautiful like stars being born and dying in an instant."
Andreas blinked. "Wait… you're saying you can make the sky explode?"
Sonnet squinted. "That doesn't sound beautiful. That sounds terrifying."
Kazuki laughed. "Trust me, it's not scary at all. Back in my city, we light fireworks for celebrations. When people see them, they feel hope." His expression softened. "I want to bring that feeling here.These people… they don't even realize they're trapped in a loop. They live the same day over and over, and even if we can't free them, we can give them something new. Something beautiful. Something that will make even a single moment stand out in their endless cycle.Just once."
Kazuki took a deep breath. "And for Luna… I want her to see it. To see something that wasn't supposed to exist in this repeating world. If I can't change her fate… I at least want to give her a night she'll never forget."
Sonnet let out a dramatic sigh. "You're such a fool." Then, a small smile tugged at her lips. "But I guess that's what makes you."
Andreas smirked, cracking his knuckles. "Fine. Let's make some fireworks."
Kazuki grinned. "I won't make them."
His smile widened.
"I'll be the fireworks."
Silence.
Sonnet dropped her spoon. Andreas stared at him like he just announced he was going to throw himself into a volcano for fun. Even Lumi, usually composed, looked taken aback.
"…You're joking," Sonnet said flatly.
Kazuki shook his head. "I'm serious. I have fire-based abilities. If I launch myself into the sky and release all my energy at once, I can create an explosion big enough to light up the night."
Andreas slammed his hand on the table. "Do you hear yourself right now?! That's not a fireworks display—that's suicide!"
Sonnet nodded rapidly. "And what happens when you fall back down? Dead."
Kazuki waved a hand. "That's why I need Sonnet. You have healing abilities, right? If anything goes wrong, you can fix me up before it gets too bad."
Sonnet groaned, rubbing her temples. "Kazuki, you cannot just explode yourself and expect me to stitch you back together like some ragdoll."
Lumi hummed thoughtfully. "Actually… it's not impossible."
Sonnet turned on her. "Not you too!"
Lumi leaned forward. "If Kazuki controls the explosion, he can release the flames outward without taking the full impact. If he manages to disperse the energy properly, he might survive with minimal injuries."
Kazuki snapped his fingers. "See? Lumi gets it!"
Sonnet buried her face in her hands. "I'm surrounded by insane people."
Andreas sighed. "Fine. But if you die, I swear I'll drag your soul back just so I can punch you."
Kazuki laughed. "Noted."
Sonnet crossed her arms. "If this somehow works, I'm calling you 'The Idiot Who Became Fireworks' for the rest of your life."
Kazuki grinned. "That's fine by me… as long as she gets to see them."
And with that, the most reckless, dangerous, and beautiful plan in Greenfall's history was set in motion.