Listening to Qiqi's request, Makoto vaguely recalled the Lantern Rite event held in the game back then.
At that time, Qiqi also wanted to set off fireworks,
but Baizhu refused her, citing that he still had house calls to make.
Although Qiqi was sad and disappointed, she was very well-behaved and understanding, expressing her comprehension.
When Makoto saw that dialogue, he felt very sorry for Qiqi.
Why wouldn't they buy fireworks for the cute and adorable Qiqi??
Now, facing Qiqi's identical request, Makoto naturally wouldn't refuse.
He wanted to buy fireworks for Qiqi, lots and lots of fireworks!
Makoto squatted down, gently rubbed Qiqi's head, and then softly said, "Of course you can. Whatever kind of fireworks Qiqi likes, I'll buy them all for Qiqi."
Upon hearing this, Qiqi looked up and surveyed the types of fireworks in the shop.
Finally, she pointed to the fireworks in the middle and softly said, "Qiqi... wants Little Sparrow fireworks... is that okay?"
Looking at Xiao Qiqi's serious yet expectant eyes, Makoto couldn't help but laugh.
It was clear that Xiao Qiqi truly loved Little Sparrow,
even when setting off fireworks, her first choice was Little Sparrow fireworks.
Makoto directly bought all the fireworks with the sparrow pattern in the store.
This made the shop owner pause for a moment, and then he immediately smiled broadly as he packed the fireworks for Makoto.
Such generous customers were rare.
The last person who was so lavish was the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor consultant named Zhongli.
After buying fireworks for Qiqi, Makoto turned to Ningguang and asked dotingly, "What about you, little girl? What kind of fireworks do you want?"
Ningguang gently bit her lip.
She felt that Makoto had already bought a lot of fireworks, and buying more would be a waste of money.
Ningguang couldn't bear to let Makoto spend more money; it pained her heart.
Little One gently shook her head and then said with a serious expression, "Brother Makoto, I think this many fireworks are already enough. There's no need to buy any more."
"Really, it's really enough!"
How could Makoto not see that Ningguang was trying to save him money?
The little girl was always so sensible.
Since Ningguang said there was no need to buy more fireworks, Makoto wouldn't insist.
He would buy Ningguang something else later.
Anyway, money had to be spent.
He had to be fair; both sides were important.
Besides,
how could he trigger the Talents of 'Money spent returns in abundance' without spending money?
How could he make money from money?
Soon, Makoto carried the large quantity of purchased fireworks and arranged them in the open square.
Xiao Qiqi's attention was entirely on the fireworks throughout, her bright beautiful eyes filled with anticipation.
Makoto also noticed this and handed the incense stick to Qiqi, saying, "Qiqi, do you want to light the fireworks yourself?"
Upon hearing this, Qiqi immediately took a step back and shook her head: "Qiqi... is a little scared..."
"Makoto... can you help Qiqi light the fireworks?"
Listening to Qiqi's answer, Makoto couldn't help but laugh and cry at the same time.
The little girl had wielded an axe tonight, performing the Cloud-parting Axe technique, chopping down those Geovishaps without even blinking; she was very brave.
But now she was scared to light fireworks?
What a cute and strange Little One.
Immediately after, Makoto looked at Ningguang, wanting to see if the little girl was interested.
However, Ningguang also shook her head; she had no ideas either.
Since neither of the little girls wanted to light the fireworks, Makoto had to do it himself.
Makoto squatted down, used the incense stick to light the fuse of the fireworks.
As the fuse burned, the fireworks shot straight into the sky.
Accompanied by crackling sounds, colorful patterns slowly appeared in the sky.
This also caused many pedestrians to look up and admire the rare sight.
Ningguang looked up, her beautiful eyes sparkling.
This was her first time seeing fireworks.
They were truly beautiful.
"Ah... so many, many Little Sparrows..." Xiao Qiqi looked up, gazing intently at the sky.
Although she couldn't show expressions, her beautiful eyes were filled with joy.
Qiqi loved fireworks, and she loved Little Sparrow.
Now that these two were combined, Xiao Qiqi was overjoyed.
Amidst the dazzling explosions of fireworks, Makoto heard Qiqi's voice,
"Makoto... thank you..."
"Qiqi... really likes fireworks..."
"Will we... always be together forever from now on?"
Upon hearing this, Makoto smiled.
Xiao Qiqi probably didn't understand the concept of 'forever' yet.
Perhaps, she just wanted to freeze time at this moment.
But even so, Makoto still nodded solemnly: "Of course we can. Qiqi, Ningguang, and I, the three of us, will be together forever."
Xiao Qiqi's eyes sparkled with light, and she said joyfully, "Really?... Then... Qiqi will protect Makoto and Ningguang!"
The little girl's voice was childish, but exceptionally solemn, like a vow.
This was the first contract Qiqi had made since waking from the amber,
to protect Makoto and Ningguang.
...
Just then, Makoto heard the system's voice in his mind.
"Ding! Detected an increase in Qiqi's friendship."
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