Rapid eye movement (REM) refers to a stage of sleep where people dream.
Simply put, this wine's effect is to induce a state of lucid dreaming in the drinker.
One might think they are awake, but in reality, it's as if they are in a dream, unable to think normally.
When people are in a dream, many thoughts emerge, and some problems, though simple, cannot be solved.
At this moment, Miharu Taki Sakura thought she was very clear-headed, but in reality, she was already "drunk," even "asleep," which is why she couldn't calmly think about any problem.
Although Ayanokoji Kiyotaka also drank the wine, the R-card item's effect is that the first person to taste it receives 80% of the effect, and the remaining 20% is distributed evenly among others.
Therefore, Ayanokoji Kiyotaka is still very clear-headed.
He looked down at the time; it was almost time, just one minute left.
"...Senior, do you want to see fireworks?" Ayanokoji Kiyotaka suddenly asked.
"What did you say, fireworks? I want to see them..."
Although Miharu Taki Sakura couldn't think clearly, she instinctively answered Ayanokoji.
"Then look up."
Miharu Taki Sakura instinctively obeyed Ayanokoji and looked up.
At this moment, suddenly, the sky lit up, and several brilliant fireworks burst forth, illuminating the entire sky.
Countless fireworks exploded in the silent night sky, blooming with colorful beauty, making people forget the loud noise of their explosion. Then, meteor-like sparks fell straight from the sky, and petals, like rain, drifted down, seemingly within reach.
The colorful fireworks were as dazzling as crystal stones, the vibrant flames were as splendid as silk, and the ever-changing fireworks gracefully unfurled various colors...
At this moment, it was breathtakingly beautiful.
Seeing Miharu Taki Sakura beside him staring blankly at the sky, Ayanokoji Kiyotaka's lips curved upward.
It seems his preparations for tonight were not bad...
On some special days, Yomiuri Land would set off fireworks, but today was not a day for fireworks.
Ayanokoji Kiyotaka had previously used the excuse of going to the restroom to find the park manager and tell him his idea, hoping to set off fireworks at a specific time.
Initially, the manager was unwilling, but after Ayanokoji Kiyotaka took out his bank card and handed it to him, under the attack of money, the other party readily agreed.
This bank card was given to him by Mibuomi Aoi as compensation, containing ten million Japanese Yen.
Using the money Mibuomi Aoi gave him to pursue his "fiancée"... I wonder what Mibuomi Aoi would think if he knew.
Sitting under the cherry blossom trees, watching this beautiful scenery, with the mellow wine in her hand, Miharu Taki Sakura felt her heart melt.
The scene that night was dreamlike, and she felt as if she were dreaming.
Looking at the fireworks blooming across the sky and drinking the "cheap" cocktail in her hand, Miharu Taki Sakura murmured, "Ayanokoji... Am I really not dreaming?"
"If you think it's a dream, then it is a dream. However... this is a dream I specifically wove for you today. I hope you can keep a beautiful memory."
"...Why exactly are you doing this?" With the last bit of clear thought, Miharu Taki Sakura asked this question.
"As for that question... you'll have to figure it out yourself, Senior."
Ayanokoji smiled, not directly answering the question. He stood up and put the empty glass from Miharu Taki Sakura's hand into a bag.
"Senior, it's time. We should go."
Although Miharu Taki Sakura's mind was in turmoil and she couldn't think calmly, her body still maintained its sober state, completely unlike a drunk person. Her steps were steady and agile as she walked side by side with Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, leaving the Amusement Park.
After the two left, under a cherry blossom tree, a girl wearing a baseball cap and a mask walked out from behind the tree, clutching her heart.
Although several minutes had passed, she still couldn't calm down.
"Oh my goodness! What in the world is going on? Ayanokoji Kiyotaka is with Miharu Taki Sakura, and they're watching fireworks and tasting wine together!"
After Yumemi Yumemite lost track of them at the fountain square, she searched for their whereabouts within the Amusement Park.
She wandered around the Amusement Park for a long time, constantly asking passersby, and finally, with great difficulty, heard that a girl in a school uniform and a boy had gone to the Cherry Blossom Avenue.
When she found the two, fireworks were already being set off in the sky, and she immediately saw this romantic scene.
Under the cherry blossom tree, watching the fireworks sparkling in the sky, the two looked at each other and tasted wine.
How romantic... Yumemi Yumemite even felt a little moved herself.
She watched the scene mesmerized, but soon, she realized something.
Isn't Miharu Taki Sakura Mibuomi Aoi's fiancée? How did she get involved with Ayanokoji Kiyotaka?
Could it be that she had stumbled upon something she shouldn't have known?
Yumemi Yumemite panicked. She wished she hadn't come here.
But she didn't dare to move, fearing that the two would discover her.
If she were discovered, she would definitely be finished!
She didn't even dare to breathe, hiding under a cherry blossom tree and secretly observing the two.
Although the special effect of the cocktail on Ayanokoji Kiyotaka was very slight, it still affected his concentration more or less, preventing him from noticing Yumemi Yumemite.
Half an hour after the two left, Yumemi Yumemite dared to leave, fearing a direct encounter with them, which would be awkward.
Yumemi Yumemite was extremely uneasy and didn't sleep well all night.
When she woke up in the morning, her face had dark circles under her eyes, but fortunately, her makeup skills were good enough to conceal the fact that she hadn't slept well.
On Monday morning, when she came to school, she coincidentally ran into Mibuomi Aoi.
"Mibuomi-sama, good morning!"
"Senior Inoue, good morning."
Mibuomi Aoi was usually very gentle and kind. He often greeted people he passed.
Normally, when Yumemi Yumemite saw him, she would go over and eagerly greet him, but today, hearing Aoi's greeting, she suddenly shivered and didn't even dare to say hello, hurrying past him.
"Senior Yumemite, good morning." She didn't greet Mibuomi Aoi, but Aoi greeted her and specifically asked, "What's wrong with you today? You don't seem to be in very good spirits?"
"I'm fine!" Yumemi Yumemite quickly shook her head.
Mibuomi Aoi outwardly appeared to be one of the most approachable people in the Student Council, and Yumemi Yumemite's first target for flattery was always him.
However, when she proudly stated her identity as an "idol," Mibuomi Aoi didn't care at all and showed no interest in her.
He needed people with excellent gambling skills, and a small idol like Yumemi Yumemite was useless to him. However, he still smiled gently and promised Yumemi Yumemite that he would certainly not cast an opposing vote.
Because of this, Yumemi Yumemite had a good impression of him, but she also had a good impression of Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, as the two had collaborated before.
Should she tell Mibuomi Aoi about this?
But what if she was just mistaken?
Is it possible that Miharu Taki Sakura actually knew Ayanokoji Kiyotaka long ago, and Mibuomi Aoi was actually the third party?
Yumemi Yumemite was worried, thinking about these chaotic things in her mind, walking with her head down, close to the wall.
"Ayanokoji, that guy is too bold! What am I supposed to do?!" Yumemi Yumemite cursed in a low voice, full of resentment.
Why would he do such a thing!? It would have been fine if she hadn't seen it, but why did he make her see all this?!
Yumemi Yumemite completely forgot at this moment that she had followed them out of curiosity.
She was walking with her head down, not looking where she was going, and suddenly, she felt herself bump into someone.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to..."
After instinctively apologizing, Yumemi Yumemite looked up at the person in front of her and immediately gasped, "Vice President!"
The person standing in front of her was the Student Council Vice President, with silver hair and wearing a white smiling mask.
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