Anyway, Aki Tomoya wasn't going, so they wouldn't meet and it wouldn't be awkward.
He didn't have time to go to this Fireworks Display, and it would definitely be awkward if he went. It was much better to just focus on attending Academy and then everyone could watch the fireworks from upstairs at night.
The events of that time were still vivid in his memory, and Aki Tomoya had been trying his best to avoid appearing in that Senior's sight.
However, Eriri didn't know about that matter, and this time it was a coincidence.
"What do you mean?"
Eriri couldn't help but shiver after seeing Aki Tomoya's new reply.
Although Kasumigaoka Utaha was much more assertive now than before, she wasn't that scary, was she?
Was inviting Aki Tomoya not good for that Senior?
Thinking of this, Eriri felt a headache. Who knew what was going on between them.
"Just kidding, have a good time tomorrow. That Senior probably doesn't want to see me, you two have fun."
Aki Tomoya replied at this moment.
It would be awkward with him, but not awkward without him. It would just be Eriri and Kasumigaoka Utaha, so there shouldn't be any problems.
"To borrow the words of my Teacher at the Academy, after the Fireworks Display, the summer vacation is almost over, so enjoy the remaining time."
"...Then you work hard."
Eriri put down her phone, still completely bewildered.
Instead of feeling regret about Aki Tomoya not having time to attend the Summer Festival, Eriri was more curious about what happened between him and Kasumigaoka Utaha during the first semester.
"I don't understand these two..."
Eriri shook her head and decided not to think about it anymore.
The temple fair and the Fireworks Display tomorrow were what she should be thinking about.
She decisively lay back on the bed, maintaining her anticipation for the Fireworks Display tomorrow before falling asleep.
On the morning of August 15th, Eriri woke up with her golden hair slightly messed up.
After being groggy for a while, she started to get ready.
"Do you want me to take you to Asakusa Temple?"
Before noon, Sawamura Sayuri asked Eriri, who was already dressed up and ready to go.
She was meeting Kasumigaoka Utaha at Asakusa Temple at noon.
"No need, I'll go by myself, it's still early."
Eriri shook her head, she could just take the train by herself.
And there were still two hours until the agreed time, so she wouldn't be late.
"Do you think Mom is too naggy? Sigh, have fun at the Summer Festival!"
Sawamura Sayuri said with a pout, although she put on a slightly sad expression, she was happy that Eriri was able to recover her mood.
Eriri's current state was good, which also made her Mother Sawamura Sayuri less worried.
"I'm leaving!"
Eriri glanced at her Mother Sawamura Sayuri helplessly before turning around and leaving the house.
From home to Asakusa Temple, Eriri arrived before the agreed time.
August is a time when Japan is full of festive atmosphere, as there are many festivals of all sizes in August.
The flow of people outside Asakusa Temple today is also several times more than usual.
In the evening, it will only be more lively here, and if you want to watch the Fireworks Display, it's best to find a good spot in advance.
Arriving at Asakusa Temple half an hour early, Eriri thought she had arrived early enough, but ended up seeing a stunning figure outside Asakusa Temple.
"I didn't expect Sawamura, you're quite punctual."
Kasumigaoka Utaha's wine-red eyes moved towards Eriri's figure.
"You came quite early too... Aki Tomoya is not free tonight, it's just the two of us."
Eriri replied without showing weakness under Kasumigaoka Utaha's aura, and then conveniently told the other party that Aki Tomoya couldn't come, so she wouldn't have to ask about him later in the evening.
But when Kasumigaoka Utaha heard this, she didn't have any surprised reaction at all.
This flat reaction made Eriri wonder if her worry was unnecessary.
"I expected it."
Aki Tomoya not being able to come didn't surprise Kasumigaoka Utaha; actually, she had expected it long ago.
It would be strange if he *did* come, and if we really went around the Summer Festival together, it would be so awkward.
"That's right, that guy Aki Tomoya now has to go to the Academy for supplementary lessons six days a week and goes back very late every day. Examinees preparing for exams are really working hard. You seem to be advancing to higher education too, why is it two different styles?"
Eriri couldn't help but sigh at this moment. She didn't show any disappointed expression in front of Kasumigaoka Utaha, but was very curious why Kasumigaoka Utaha was so relaxed.
Compared to others who are taking University entrance exams, Kasumigaoka Utaha is really too relaxed, and even has free time to work on her light novels.
That's why Eriri knows two people who are both taking University entrance exams, but the styles are really so different.
Kasumigaoka Utaha sighed when she heard this, shook her head and explained, "It's just that you haven't seen me when I'm studying, and my first choice, Waseda University, is a private University, not a National University Corporation. If I chose a National University Corporation, do you think I would still have time to play around with you?"
The assessment of the last mock exam was A, so Kasumigaoka Utaha doesn't worry about the issue of advancing to higher education. However, the Teachers at school are counting on her to get into Waseda University, and if her grades drop even a little, she will be called in for a talk, which is terribly troublesome.
"...No matter what, the difference in styles is really big."
Eriri's mouth twitched.
This is what a genius is like, right, no need to worry about exams.
"I say, if that guy doesn't come, are you still interested in going around the Summer Festival today?"
Kasumigaoka Utaha asked the question she was most concerned about at this moment.
Eriri inviting her to go around the temple fair on the day of the Fireworks Display, she was also surprised at first.
But after seeing that Eriri also planned to invite Aki Tomoya later, Kasumigaoka Utaha started to suspect Eriri's motive.
Thinking about it later, this guy most likely has impure motives!
"Huh? Why wouldn't I be interested, do you have something else to do today?"
However, Eriri looked at Kasumigaoka Utaha with confusion at this moment, not understanding what the other party meant.
Even if Aki Tomoya doesn't come, and it's just her and Kasumigaoka Utaha, she also planned to relax properly today. What does it mean, if that guy doesn't come, she's not interested?
Seeing that Eriri's expression didn't seem fake, Kasumigaoka Utaha asked somewhat strangely at this moment, "Didn't you just want to invite that guy Aki, and then to cover it up, you called me, wanting me to be your wingman?"
And at the same time, because she expected Aki Tomoya probably wouldn't come, Kasumigaoka Utaha only then agreed to avoid Eriri being awkward.
"..."
Eriri frowned. She was first stunned when she heard Kasumigaoka Utaha's words, but when she had more or less figured it out, her face instantly darkened.
"Why would I do that?!"
The extremely depressed Eriri at this moment replied loudly.
Kasumigaoka Utaha looked at the extremely depressed Eriri at this moment, the expression on her face gradually became a little awkward, and at the same time, she slowly said, taking this opportunity, "Don't you like that guy?"
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