It was the next morning.
The sun had barely risen, casting a soft golden hue over the Obanai's Estate, but Mitsuri had already been bubbling with excitement for the past hour.
She sat beside Obanai, swinging her legs lightly as she chattered away, hands waving with each new thought.
"Iguro-San! I just know tonight is going to be amazing! I mean, think about it, everyone's going! There's going to be food stalls, beautiful cherry blossoms, and oh! the fireworks!"
She clasped her hands together, practically glowing with excitement.
"I can't wait to see them light up the whole sky! It'll be so romantic, don't you think?"
Obanai sat beside her, listening intently despite her having talked about the festival for what had to be an hour now.
But he didn't mind.
Not when it was her.
His mismatched eyes stayed on her as she rambled, Kaburamaru flicking his tongue as if listening too.
Mitsuri suddenly gasped.
"Oh! And everyone's going to be all dressed up too! Even Shinazugawa-San and Tomioka-San!"
She giggled softly.
"I bet they'll both look so handsome in traditional clothes!"
She blushed softly.
Obanai tilted his head slightly.
"You're always so invested in them."
Mitsuri beamed.
"Of course I am! They're so perfect! And, and, and... Shinazugawa-San seems to have a surprise for Tomioka-San tonight! Isn't that so sweet?"
Obanai raised an eyebrow.
"Surprise? What's Shinazugawa planning now...?"
Mitsuri shrugged.
"I don't know! But I bet it's going to be something super sweet!"
Obanai just hummed in acknowledgment, but he didn't comment further.
He wasn't the type to be so invested in other's relationships, but he did find it amusing how excited Mitsuri was about it.
"By the way!"
Mitsuri suddenly turned to him with bright smile.
"Aren't you excited, Iguro-San? Don't tell me you won't be there!"
Obanai glanced away for a second, fingers lightly tapping against his knee.
He paused for a while, his cheeks flushing.
"...If you want me there, then I'll go."
Mitsuri gasped softly.
"O-Of course I do! You can't be alone on such a special night! Plus, I really, really, really want to see you in a yukata!"
She blushed a little as she said that.
Obanai fought the warmth creeping up his neck, his heart racing faster.
"...Fine."
Mitsuri looked at him, her expression softening as she smiled softly.
"Promise?"
Obanai paused, blushing more.
"P-Promise..."
Mitsuri cheered, clapping her hands together.
"Yay! Now it's going to be fun with you there! I just can't wait anymore!"
Obanai simply watched her, the golden morning light making her pink-green hair shine.
A warm blush spread on his cheeks, a cool breeze blowing. It felt like time had slowed down. Her smile, it was everything to him. He smiled a little too, which was hidden.
As long as Mitsuri was happy, that was all that mattered.
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