"Ah, do you even need to ask? Obviously you two look like a couple."
"Ah—… well, that's true…"
Gohan: "Eh, a c-couple!?"
Miku: "No, we're not lovers…"
"Eh? But you two look exactly like lovers…?"
Gohan: "Eh?"
Both of us stopped to think. Where exactly did we look like a couple? Could it be that just because a young man and woman are walking together, people automatically think they're dating?
Gohan: "…Ah."
Right… it was because we were holding hands. Miku noticed too, and she quickly let go.
Miku: "T-this isn't what it looks like! We're just… friends…"
"Ah, I see～… my mistake～…"
Miku: "..." (silent)
Shoo—Bang—!!
Maybe it was just the fireworks, but Miku's face looked redder than usual…
Miku: "…! Gohan, look over there. Itsuki and Goten are…"
Gohan: "Ah, you're right."
Goten: "Huh? Big bro? Why aren't you at the shop?"
Gohan: "I couldn't reach Miku, so I went looking for her."
Itsuki: "I see… Is everyone already back at the shop?"
Gohan: "Not sure, but I gave them the location. They might be there…"
"Ah! Found you, found you! Ichika, where did you run off to!!"
Eh? Ichika's nearby…?
"Explanations later! We need to go, hurry!"
Miku: "…Eh?"
Suddenly, a bearded man grabbed Miku and started pulling her away. A beard? Could this be the same man that Ichika was with earlier…?
Goten: "Hey, aren't they mistaking her for someone else?"
Gohan: "Wait a moment, please!"
"What do you want? We're in a rush. Or… what's your relationship with Ichika?"
Gohan: "No, she's not Ichika! Look closely! Their hair length is different!"
"N-no way. That face is definitely Ichika's!"
Gohan: "I'm telling you, don't just look at the face…!"
"Enough! Why are you bothering our family's rising star actress!?"
Gohan: "…Eh?"
Goten: "Ichika is…"
Itsuki: "Ichika is…?"
"""An actress…?"" (the three in shock)
"Oh no—… the secret's out."
Gohan: "Eh? Ichika?"
When we turned around, Ichika and Fuutarou were standing there too…
Fuutarou: "Wait, Ichika's an actress?"
"T-there are three Ichikas…!?!" (the uncle in shock)
"Sorry about the mistake. But Ichika has an important audition coming up."
Fuutarou: "All of a sudden? But we agreed all five would watch the fireworks together."
Ichika: "…Can you apologize to the others for me?"
"Come on Ichika, let's go. The venue's nearby, we'll still make it!"
Ichika hurried off with the bearded man.
Fuutarou: "Tch, that guy…! Gohan, I'll find a way to bring Ichika back. You take the others to the shop first!"
Gohan: "Eh? But…"
Fuutarou: "We promised to watch the fireworks together, all five of them, didn't we?"
Saying that, Fuutarou ran after Ichika…
Miku: "…Why did Fuutarou know about this…?"
Gohan: "On the phone I just said, 'Watching the fireworks together with five people seems to have a special meaning.'"
Miku: "…I see…"
Gohan: "…Let's leave this to Fuutarou. We should head back first."
Itsuki: "Still, that was shocking… I didn't expect Ichika to be an actress…"
Goten: "Perfect chance to get close. I'll just call myself a long-time fan…"
Gohan: "Where did you even learn to talk like that…?"
But it seemed Ichika wouldn't get to watch the fireworks tonight. What should we do…
Goten: "Big bro."
Gohan: "Hm? What is it?"
Goten: "As long as it's fireworks, right?"
Gohan: "Eh? What do you mean?"
Goten: "I mean, it doesn't have to be the big ones in the sky, right?"
""??"" (Miku and Itsuki confused)
They looked puzzled, but I understood…! That's what he meant!
Gohan: "I see. Great idea, Goten!"
Goten: "Heh heh…"
Itsuki: "Wait, what do you mean…?"
Gohan: "That's a surprise for later."
"…?" (the two still confused)
Yes, with this plan, even if Ichika comes back late, it won't be a problem.
So we returned to the others.
Nino: "Haa!? Ichika can't come!? You met her, why didn't you bring her!?"
Gohan: "It's better if she explains it herself later…"
Nino: "Later…? The fireworks will be over by then!!"
Goten: "So noisy… Just have a second round then."
Nino: "Haa? A-a second round…??"
Where was Goten learning these words…
Goten: "At least I know the phrase."
Maybe he didn't even know what it meant…
Yotsuba: "Eeeveryone! Sorry for the wait! Eh? Where's Ichika?"
Nino: "…Seems she can't come."
Nino looked sulky. Well, anyone would if told last-minute like this…
Goten: "Found it, found it. This is perfect."
Raiha: "Eh? Wait—?"
Goten showed everyone the fireworks set Raiha was holding.
Itsuki: "Ah! So that's it…!"
Miku: "Goten, you're smart."
Goten: "Heh heh…"
Itsuki: "…! So, so cute～!! I wish I had a little brother like this!!"
Yotsuba: "In terms of cuteness Raiha's still… no, both are impossible to choose between…"
Nino: "Why do I feel like you two are kind of dangerous…"
(End of Chapter)
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