My youth romance is always confusing

Yukino brought the two of them to a black car, opened the door and sat in the driver's seat.

Looking at Yukinoshita wearing a seat belt, I chose to sit in the back seat with little Yuna so that I could keep an eye on little Yuna and make sure he didn't do anything rash.

Little Yuna was very happy to see Hachiman sitting with her, but she still had some doubts: "Isn't Dad driving today?"

"Ok?"

Do I usually drive at home?

I looked at Yukinoshita who was in the driver's seat and found that she didn't seem to be in any trouble.

No, after all, I drove to pick up little Yuna before, so there is no possibility that Yukinoshita can't drive.

Oh, I remember now. It seems that Yukinoshita doesn't do much exercise at school. Could it be that this guy has poor physical strength?

But I can't drive at this time. Driver's license aside, I really can't drive.

"Ah, Mom wants to drive."

"It appeared," Dad replied perfunctorily.

It appeared, with the same tone as Komachi, saying, "You guys really love teaching children weird things."

However, little Yunai didn't continue to ask, maybe he just thought it was different from usual and asked casually.

Instead, Yukinoshita glanced at me.

Don't look at me, it's my job to help cover.

After helping little Yunai put on his seat belt, the car started moving.

By the way, this car looks a bit familiar.

I tried to think about it a little but couldn't come up with anything. Maybe it was an illusion.

The venue of the fireworks display was not far from home, and we arrived there in a short drive.

"Wow, there are so many people."

As soon as I got off the bus, what caught my eye was a sea of ​​people.

"This isn't the first time you've seen it, so there's nothing to be surprised about."

After Yukino parked the car, she got out and looked at Hachiman with little Yuna.

"We have VIP seats here, but before that, let's take little Yuna to have a good look around the festival."

As I listened to Yukinoshita's words, I looked at Yuna-chan, who was obviously very excited as he watched the crowd.

"Ah."

"Dad, Mom, that, that!"

Little Yunai saw a stall selling masks and called out loudly to me and Yukinoshita.

Yukinoshita and I looked at each other and smiled at the same time.

"I'll go right away, don't worry."

As a father, I comforted little Yunai's anxious mood.

Anyway, just follow the process.

Ok?

Just when Hachiman was concentrating on little Yuna's feelings, Yukino suddenly came close.

Subconsciously, I kept some distance between myself and Yukinoshita, as it was awkward.

But every time I moved a little closer, Yukinoshita came closer.

After going back and forth several times, Yukino finally couldn't bear it anymore.

"What are you doing? Aren't you afraid of getting lost with so many people here?"

Having said that, he grabbed my arm with his hand.

Physical contact! Physical contact!

I was wailing in my heart, but I also knew that what I did just now was inappropriate, so even though I was embarrassed now, I had to endure it.

——This is all for the sake of coming out and playing with you, Yuna-chan.

For the sake of my lovely child, I reluctantly accepted this reality.

The strange thing is, thinking about little Yunai's face, my heart actually became calm.

What? Is Yuna-chan a refrigerant? She calmed me down so easily. She is indeed Yukinoshita's daughter. After all, she can lower the temperature of the club room by two or three degrees without saying anything (laughs).

No, no, why did I think of that woman again?

Thinking of this, I subconsciously looked at the woman on my left who was hugging my arm.

Suddenly, things that I shouldn’t have thought of popped into my mind. I shook my head hard and threw them all out.

The pressure of living with a mature beauty is too great, and now it's like this.

Take a deep breath, take a deep breath.

"Huh-ha-"

Seeing Hachiman doing something incomprehensible again, Yukino resisted the urge to confront him this time. After all, she was in front of the child.

"Here, Yuna-chan."

Holding the mask I bought from the mask stall, I gave it to little Yuna.

"Hey! This is so cool!"

Little Yunai looked very happy holding the mask, and then he shook the mask again and again.

"Masks are meant to be worn."

Little Yunai’s behavior made me laugh out loud, and I immediately went over to help him put it on.

"so?"

Little Yunai, who was wearing a mask, was a little anxious because he couldn't see himself.

I looked at Yukinoshita, but she also shook her head.

Yes, she was wearing a yukata and she didn't have any bag with her, so there was naturally no place to put a mirror or anything like that.

So I stood there and thought about it.

Yes, just do it.

I continued walking forward with the mother and daughter.

"What do you want?"

Yukinoshita leaned closer than before and whispered in my ear.

It's really hard for me to calm down when you're like this. It's because of my sensitivity.

"When it comes to festival fireworks, there will always be that, right?"

"that?"

Yukino tilted her head, expressing her confusion.

This guy is too cute.

Thanks to the snow, I quickened my pace.

“That’s it.”

I tilted my head and gestured towards the stall in front of me.

"Goldfish fishing?"

The stall in front can be said to be a very common activity stall, and it is almost a must-visit as a children's experience project.

Yukinoshita also understood what I meant, nodded randomly, and found a place with the child to play.

Yukinoshita and I stood there and watched little Yuna having a lot of fun.

"Children are emotional and their moods come and go quickly. If she is a little upset, just take her to a happy place to play, and the upset will disappear on its own."

Like she did before, I whispered to Yukinoshita beside me.

"Instead of solving the problem, you want to eliminate it. That's really your style."

Hmm? Why does it sound a bit harsh? Is this guy making fun of me again? But it seems that there is nothing wrong with what he said.

Looking at the way Yukino was concentrating on looking at little Yuna, I responded to her indifferently.

"Isn't that good? No one feels hurt and everyone is happy."

"Well, maybe."

Having said that, Yukinoshita ignored me and went over to play with little Yuna.

It's like I did something wrong.

I thought casually and then looked around to see where to go next.

"Hey! Yukino! Xiaoqi!"

Hmm? Is there a sound? It's a familiar sound.

Maybe it's an illusion caused by my looking around?

Just when I thought there was something wrong with my ears, a white hand rested on my shoulder.

Now there is no doubt that he must know me.

"Xiao Qi, you're really something. No matter how I called you, you didn't turn around."

I do recognize this guy behind me. After all, we just met a few days ago and we were high school classmates.

"Ah, Yuigahama, it's you."

The girl with long straight pink hair in front of me had just come to my house to deliver something two days ago. There was someone else with her at that time. It seemed to be a classmate? Never mind, I can't remember clearly.

"Yui, don't walk so fast."

"Ah, isn't this Hachiman?"

Following behind Yuigahama were also two beauties. I think I still have some impression of them.

"Ah, Miura, Ebina."

The trio of Miura, Ebina, and Yuigahama are also full of energy today.

The three people in front of me have been sticking together since high school. I didn’t expect that they can still get along after so long. The friendship between girls is really amazing.

So did I have anyone I could call a friend in high school? I don't think so. Zaimokuza? He was an acquaintance, but there really wasn't anyone else.

To be honest, the picture of three beauties in yukatas is really pleasing to the eyes, but my boyfriend is still playing with little Yuna in the back, so we can’t lose our composure at this time!

"Hey, Yukino, Yuigahama and the others are here."

I walked over and pulled it, immersed in the snow with my daughter catching goldfish.

When Yukino heard the name Yuigahama, she quickly stood up.

Well, let Yukinoshita take care of the rest of the situation. I'll just stay with the child.

Just as I was thinking this, Yukinoshita suddenly pulled me over.

What? Why do you want me to stand in front? Ebina actually went over to tease Yuna-chan. Are they so close?

Just like in the club room, Yuigahama leaned close to Yukinoshita again and began their feminine conversation.

"Yukino, I didn't see you last time I went to your house. Are you so busy lately?"

"Oh, well, thank you for bothering you and Shaki last time."

"Hehe, it's nothing. There aren't that many things going on between Shaxishaxi and me. It's no big deal to help."

Listening to the conversation between these two people, it was still the same as the last time I came to my house. In order not to cause trouble, I decided not to get involved.

I looked at the rest of the people in the arena.

Ugh, the Queen of Fire - Miura Yumiko, there's nothing much to talk about with this girl. Besides, she probably came here with Yuigahama, so she has nothing to say to me either.

The strange thing is that before I went up to talk to him, Miura started talking to me.

"Hey, isn't this Hikio? No wonder Yui came here so quickly."

Miura, with his long blond hair, looked at me with an inexplicable look.

The other party spoke first, so I had no choice but to respond to her.

"After all, that guy and Yukino have a good relationship."

This is true. It has been since high school, although not for a long time, but I have the impression that ever since Yuigahama came to the Service Club, she has been hanging out with Yukinoshita.

But after hearing what I said, Miura smiled contemptuously.

"With Yukinoshita?"

But before I could ask any questions, she continued.

"Forget it, it's nothing anyway. But why do you look a little weird, Hikio? Do you have a cold?"

Eh? Why would the Queen care about a nobody in my class like me? Is she close to me?

As I muttered to myself, I suddenly remembered Miura's name in the address book.

Could this guy really have a good relationship with me?

That's terrible. I've never spoken to her before, but she's surprisingly nice?

"Nothing, I just haven't been feeling well lately."

I just tried to get over it quickly. If he continued to ask me, I felt like there would be no way to end it.

"Yeah, you were still at home when Yui went to your house two days ago. You're not sick, are you?"

The more Miura spoke, the more likely it seemed.

"Well... well, that's about it."

Well done, Miura, do the walkthrough yourself so I don't have to explain anything.

Miura looked at my hesitant expression and laughed.

"What? Hikibi is still Hikibi."

"Oh, it's Hikio. I'm really sorry."

Seeing her laughing there, I somehow started laughing too.

"Hikio is Hikio, just an idiot."

After wiping away the tears from laughing, Miura was about to say something else when a beautiful flower suddenly exploded in the sky.

——The fireworks started.

Miura and I quietly admired the fireworks in the sky.

"Hey, you two, stop reminiscing about the past and catch up."

Ebina called out to Hachiman and Miura to follow the people in front. It turned out that Yukino was going to take them to the VIP venue to watch the fireworks.

After walking two steps, I saw a fence in front, with seats and open space inside.

So that’s what it is, is this VIP? That’s really great.

After Yukino verified our identities, we found a bench and sat down.

Yukinoshita and Ebina were teasing little Yuna, Miura and Yuigahama were sitting together, and I was standing behind them to prevent them from talking to me and exposing myself.

After all, now is not the time to get to know them. I thought about the afternoon when I talked with Komachi.

I know a lot, but I also don't know a lot. In the end, Komachi suggested that I just let things take their course and take it slow. Of course, I don't know if my attitude of just letting things take their course is the right one.

The sky was filled with fireworks that exploded at the apex, accompanied by flames, and then streaked across the sky like scattered meteors, disappearing from people's sight, but at the same time another firework rose up and stole people's attention.

“It was like that at that time, too.”

I heard Yuigahama's mumbling while standing behind the woman.

I couldn't understand the meaning of her words, but she did look very sad, maybe something had happened.

I stood behind them and looked up at the sky. Fireworks were blooming one after another in the night sky, which was so beautiful that people could not help but linger. But everyone knew that this fireworks display would eventually end. At the end of this fireworks display, would people want to light up the fireworks again, or look forward to the arrival of the next fireworks display?

I don't know the answer to this.