Fallen

The festival

I got ready for the next day with a sense of anticipation. "I can't wait to go to the fireworks festival with Ayame," I excitedly thought. After a refreshing shower, I suddenly felt lightheaded and passed out. When I regained consciousness, I found Ayame getting undressed, and I quickly panicked. "Wait a second, I'm still in here!" I exclaimed, causing Ayame to scream and hastily retreat. "Sorry! I promise I didn't see anything," I reassured her, feeling embarrassed.

A couple of hours passed as I got ready for the day. As Ayame came out of her room and headed towards the bathroom, I couldn't help but scream in surprise. "I'll be back in a bit. Let's meet at the park," I hurriedly informed her, rushing out of the house. Determined to make the day special, I went to the mall and entered a jewelry store, selecting a beautiful dark red ruby necklace. Afterward, I headed to a flower shop, purchasing a variety of white and red roses.

Feeling hungry, I made my way to a cozy café. The waitress approached me, asking for my order. "I'll have a cup of green tea with honey and a cinnamon muffin, please. Thank you," I replied with a smile. She nodded and disappeared, returning a few minutes later with my order. Savoring the delightful flavors, I enjoyed my quiet moment at the café. After paying, I left and realized it was almost time for the festival. I started walking towards the park, eager to see Ayame.

Fifteen minutes later, Ayame emerged from the crowd, and I was left speechless by her stunning appearance. "Wow, you look absolutely amazing," I managed to say, my heart racing. Blushing, she looked back at me and thanked me. "Shall we go then?" I suggested, trying to regain my composure. We started walking together, and in a moment of unexpected intimacy, our hands brushed against each other. Both of us blushed, unsure of how to react to the sudden connection.

Eventually, we arrived at the festival, and Ayame's shyness seemed to fade away. She grabbed my hand, leading me to a stand selling takoyaki. We continued exploring the festival, indulging in delicious okonomiyaki and stopping at a crepe stand. Ayame ordered a mixed berry crepe, and I chose a chocolate one. Blushing slightly, she offered me a bite of hers, and I couldn't resist trying it. "It's really good! I usually don't like mixed berries, but this is delicious. Would you like to try mine?" I asked, feeling a flutter in my chest. She blushed and took a bite of my crepe. "I like yours too! I might have to get that next time," she responded, making my heart skip a beat.

We then approached a stand with goldfish, and Ayame expressed her interest in trying her luck. Despite our initial lack of success, we decided to walk away when a goldfish unexpectedly jumped onto her. Laughing, we wondered what we should name it. "Let's call it Goldie," Ayame suggested, and I agreed. "Welcome to the family, Goldie," I said playfully, making Ayame laugh even more.

As we continued exploring, we heard a familiar song being performed. Curious, we made our way to the singer and discovered it was Yumi. She noticed me and excitedly called my name, beckoning me to join her on stage. Looking at Ayame, who nodded in encouragement, I mustered up the courage to go up there. "Yumi, I'm not a great singer, but I'll give it my best shot," I said nervously. With a deep breath, I started singing a song about my feelings. The heartfelt lyrics brought tears to everyone's eyes.

Ayame understood that the song was meant for her, but before I could make my way back to her, the fireworks suddenly began, startling me and causing me to stumble into Yumi, accidentally kissing her. Panicking, I hurriedly made my way to where Ayame stood, only to find her running away in tears. "Wait!" I called out desperately, hoping for a chance to explain and make things right.