𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙙 | 𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘴𝘶𝘺𝘢 𝘵. ᯓ ᡣ𐭩

010. | ᴄᴏɴꜱᴛᴀɴᴛ

Kana, Takemitchi, and Hina walked down the street towards the shopping outlet where they were supposed to meet up with the rest of the friends. The sun hung high in the sky, casting a warm glow over the bustling city. As they chatted casually, they could sense the excitement building within each other, looking forward to the upcoming hangout with their friends. The laughter and conversations of passersby filled the air as they approached the bustling shopping outlet where their friends awaited their arrival.

The shopping outlet appeared in view, its vibrant storefronts beckoning them closer. As they approached, they could hear the faint sounds of voices and laughter carried by the wind, indicating their friends had already gathered.

Kana, Takemitchi, and Hina entered the shopping outlet to the sight of their friends already present: Mikey, Emma, Draken, Mitsuya, Luna and Mana, Chifuyu, Hakkai and Yuzuha. The group greeted them with bright smiles, waves, and shouts of welcome, the atmosphere instantly becoming more festive with their presence.

As they approached the gathering, one voice stood out, calling out in a playful tone, "Took you guys long enough!" The voice belonged to Mikey, who was leaning against a nearby pillar, a grin spreading across his face.

Takemitchi chuckled, Mikey's arm slinging across his shoulders. "Sorry, sorry," he said, "We got here as fast as we could."

The conversations picked back up, their laughter filling the air as they talked amongst themselves.

Luna and Mana were quick to spot Kana and let out shouts of excitement, their voices carrying a mixture of delight and affection. Without hesitation, they rushed towards Kana, their small forms enveloping her in a warm embrace."Kana! You're here!" their excited unified shout escaped their lips, their laughter spilling over like the sound of a summer breeze. With joyous grins, they clung onto her, their affection evident in their tight embrace.

Kana couldn't help but let out a chuckle at the girls' enthusiastic welcome, their warmth radiating through her. "Hey, you two." she replied softly, a fond smile finding its way onto her lips. She gently patted their heads, her touch filled with affection. "Luna. Mana. You both get so much bigger every time I see you." Her eyes twinkled with warmth as she held the girls tightly within her embrace, enjoying the simple but precious moment of their reunion.

Luna and Mana beamed with joy as Kana complimented them on how much they had grown. Their eyes sparkled with adoration as they looked up at Kana, their affection for her evident in the tight embrace they returned her with as they giggled, the three of them separating from their shared embrace.

Mitsuya chuckled softly, his expression filled with warmth as he joined the conversation. "Isn't that the truth?" he said with a hint of amusement. "They just don't ever stop growing up on me." His eyes held a proud and affectionate glint as he regarded the girls, a small smile playing on his lips.

A soft smile tugged at the corners of Kana's lips as she watched the playful banter between Mitsuya and the girls. "They definitely seem to have plenty of energy, that's for sure," she said, her tone filled with warmth. "I'm happy they came along with us today. It's been a while since I last played with Luna and Mana."

Mitsuya chuckled softly at Kana's remark, his hand affectionately ruffling Luna's hair. "Well," he began, a fond smile playing on his lips, "It turns out today is a special day. It's little Luna's birthday, and her birthday wish was to come out here with us as soon as she heard me mention your name." His gaze turned slightly sheepish. "I couldn't find it in my heart to say no to her."

A warm smile spread across Kana's face as she listened to Mitsuya's words. "How could anyone say no to such a sweet girl like Luna?" she mused softly, her voice filled with warmth. She reached out to gently ruffle Luna's hair, her eyes shining with affection as she looked down at the young girl. "Happy birthday, Luna. I'm glad we could all celebrate together today."