Touch.
The soul fires in the river lanterns flickered more fiercely.
The lanterns themselves seemed unable to resist the push of the water anymore.
Sakura couldn't maintain her current status for long; she should head to the Three Paths River.
That's where she was destined to return.
"River lanterns, aren't they beautiful? Like I told you, our Tsukushi Castle's river lanterns are the best! Ah, sorry, sorry... I should be leaving soon, with everyone else."
At the moment of departure, Sakura did not show too much sadness.
This was the fourth time Kamiyagawa had directly interacted with this human-plant girl.
Each time he saw her, she seemed positive, optimistic, and full of energy.
Perhaps it's not worth excessive sorrow.
A vague fondness was only fondness, far from intense love.
Maybe Sakura wanted to always maintain her cheerful appearance in front of the one she admired, until the very end.
