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Time passed quickly, and the cultural festival arrived. Although there were a few clouds, the weather was fine with bright sunlight.
The usually simple main gate has been decorated and transformed into a colorful appearance.
"Wow, this really feels like a festival."
Seeing this, Yui let out a joyful cry.
"I agree"
"That's right."
Yu and Takuya, who had come to school with him, nodded in agreement.
This was the second time the three had experienced a school festival. During their first year, it was their first time, and they struggled from the preparation stage because they didn't know what to do, so by the time the event actually took place, they were already exhausted.
However, this time they were able to make use of that experience and proceed smoothly with the preparations, which resulted in them being perfectly prepared and able to enjoy the cultural festival to the fullest.
The students' families don't arrive until an hour after the opening ceremony, so there are still only shadows of the students around. Still, the atmosphere is already heated, and expectations are high for what is to come.
"Umm, first up is the opening ceremony in the gym."
The opening ceremony begins with an announcement that the cultural festival is about to begin, followed by a speech from the principal, performances by the student council members, and a light concert by the brass band. By the way, all students must be present at the first announcement, as this also serves as a check of attendance, but after that, students who have to prepare for their performances can leave.
As far as Yuu could remember, last year the student council put on a short play to raise awareness of important things to pay attention to at the school festival.
"Let's go, Yu-kun and Takkun."
The two of them followed Yui's lead.
The students passing by are all dressed in various outfits, including class T-shirts prepared just for this day, students in fantasy-like costumes, perhaps from the drama club, and students in school uniforms like Yuu and his friends. This makes it clear that today is different from other days.
"Yuu"
"yeah?"
Meanwhile, Takuya speaks to Yui, who is walking ahead of him, in a low voice so that she cannot hear.
"That quiz is going to come up, right?"
"The one about Yui-chan? Of course it's there."
"Right. Well then, Yuu. Shall we have a contest?"
"A contest?"
Yuu asked, sounding surprised, but deep down he was happy to hear it. That's because he had been waiting for it to be said ever since he heard that a quiz competition about Yui was being held.
This is one of the few opportunities to compete with Takuya in public and prove that he is .勝Masa
"Well, it depends on who can answer the most questions... well, you could say that the winner is the winner."
It was as if they were certain that either Yu or Takuya would win, and that the other students participating had no chance of winning.
(I'm sure you've done a lot of research for this day, but I've seen it up close, so it's probably premature to think you can beat me just by doing that.)
Of course, things that only people on the scene would know wouldn't come up in a quiz because the people asking the questions wouldn't know them either, but still, Yu has spent more time in contact and been closer to the person in question.
"Since you're calling it a competition, is there a prize if we win?"
The feeling of superiority that comes from defeating Takuya is enough, but it would be nice to hope for more.
"...That's true."
Apparently he hadn't thought about it and Takuya began to ponder.
"So, how about a day date with Yui?"
Takuya knows that Yu is not only Yui's childhood friend, but also a fan of Shimotsuki Yui, so he thinks she'll be happy to go on a date with someone like that.
Takuya doesn't know that Yuu can still go on dates with Yui without her having to do that. He doesn't know that they've already been going out on dates after school, or having secret meetings in the middle of the night.
Takuya thought that nothing would go wrong if Yu and Yui went on a date. He didn't know that it would be a huge mistake.
"...Did you get Yui-chan's permission for that?"
"No, I'll ask later. But if it's Yu, Yui won't mind."
That's a selfish thing to say, Yuu thinks.
It's true that Yui wouldn't refuse to go on a date with Yu. In fact, I can say with certainty that she would be happy. But that's something that Yui should decide for herself, not something that Takuya should be allowed to decide.
Yu is annoyed at Takuya, who talks to Yui as if she were an object, as if she would listen to anything he says.
(Well, whatever. You said that because you thought you could beat me. Well, I'll prove it to you in a few hours. I understand Yui better than you do.)
"Okay, then that's fine. But I won't go easy on you."
I don't think there's much to be worried about, but if we win by a landslide and Takuya gets upset later, it'll just be a hassle.
"Yeah. Actually, I'll get angry if you do that."
Takuya is confident that he can win based on his own abilities.
"What are you talking about?"
Yui notices Yu and Takuya talking quietly and asks about it. She seems unhappy about being left out.
"Yui's quiz competition: Let's both do our best"
"I see... Hehe, do your best, both of you."
Yui's words were directed at both of them, as was her gaze. But her feelings were directed only at them.