"I just went to handle the Shinomiya and Hayasaka matter... the remaining issues are up to them. I've said everything that needed to be said, and if things develop normally, I think there won't be a big problem."
Jaden said this, and Erina nodded.
"I've also given all the necessary instructions, and I've asked Kurara and Fuki to go protect Kaguya..."
Saying this, Erina smiled as she changed her clothes.
Jaden, leaning against the wall outside the door, shook his head across the barrier.
"Asking bodyguards to protect someone who is most likely going to stay indoors during such a densely populated event... I expect they won't be too pleased."
"Perhaps."
Erina finished changing, held up her hair with both hands, pulling it out from under her clothing so it cascaded naturally down her back.
After doing this, Erina opened the door.
The hallway outside Jaden's room was originally unlit.
But as the door opened, whether it was the light from Erina's room shining out or something else, Jaden felt that the dark hallway seemed to have brightened up.
Erina was wearing a yukata with a white base embroidered with red maple leaves.
Her hair was not tied up, her light rose-gold long hair fell naturally, and her violet-like eyes were full of smiles.
"Jaden, have you been waiting long?"
"No..."
Jaden scratched his head, unable to find the right words for a moment.
Seeing Jaden's reaction, Erina smiled, walked up to him, and immediately looped her arm through his. The maiden's delicate fragrance and softness instantly made Jaden's body stiffen.
If you looked closely, you could see that Erina was also blushing slightly.
She was shy.
So, the heat from her body transferred to Jaden.
"Let's go."
Jaden calmed his emotions and spoke to Erina.
And Erina nodded.
"Mm."
They had agreed earlier to attend this final day's carnival on Ganryu Island, which resembled a lantern festival, and Jaden and Erina had heard from Katahara Metsudo that he had also prepared fireworks as a symbol of the end of the Annihilation Tournament.
So Jaden and Erina had each dealt with their respective matters, and then planned to get a little closer during this event that resembled a fireworks festival...
Preferably, to establish their relationship at the same time.
That's why Erina had dismissed Kurara and Kure Fuki, and why Jaden had handled the Shinomiya Kaguya and Hayasaka Ai matter in advance-
Although they usually moved around in a large group.
At least for today... neither of them wanted any third wheels.
And then...
Erina looked at Kurara, who was licking an apple candy, and Kure Fuki, who was holding a serving of takoyaki, and sighed helplessly.
"So... you two still came..."
Hearing Erina sigh, Kurara seemed not to understand, but Kure Fuki slowly smiled and pointed to the two others beside Jaden.
"Erina, the people you asked us to protect have come, so naturally we followed."
Hearing Kure Fuki say this, Jaden curled his lip and looked at Shinomiya Kaguya and Hayasaka Ai beside him-they looked as if nothing was different, as if nothing had happened.
"Shinomiya, Hayasaka, are you two very free?"
"Mm, not too bad."
Shinomiya Kaguya smiled slightly, nodding to Jaden.
And Hayasaka also nodded along with her.
Seeing them like this, Jaden sighed internally.
He shared the same thoughts as Erina at that moment, and the two of them silently exchanged a glance.
-It seemed their plan for tonight had completely fallen apart.
With these few people who couldn't read the atmosphere by their side... it looked like they would simply have to enjoy the festivities together.
Jaden and Erina felt a little helpless.
However, neither of them said anything or showed any reaction. Erina didn't release the arm she was holding onto Jaden with, and even pressed closer to him.
Jaden felt Erina's small movement, and he didn't have any special reaction, only his body stiffened a bit more.
Feeling this, Erina secretly chuckled to herself.
Seeing the two of them like this, Kurara blinked and continued eating-she was genuinely enjoying the celebration.
As for the other three...
Kure Fuki watched the small interactions between Jaden and Erina. As a 'Bullet Sight' user, she was very confident in her eyesight-so she didn't miss any of those subtle movements.
She was even making a note of Erina's actions and Jaden's reactions.
She had already started drafting plans for her own move.
But she didn't make any special moves.
As a member of the Kure clan, who had upheld the tradition of 'tea ceremony' for 1300 years, Kure Fuki was very clear about her position today-she was here to be a third wheel with these few people!
It was fine if their relationship didn't progress today; places that create memories should also include her memories-even being a third wheel was better than being an absent stranger.
She was the type with clear tactics and clear thinking.
Meanwhile, Shinomiya Kaguya and Hayasaka Ai...
Their thoughts were completely different.
In fact, at this moment, Shinomiya Kaguya was constantly apologizing in her mind.
She wasn't someone who couldn't read the atmosphere.
When she saw Erina's attire, she knew Jaden and Erina were definitely on a date, but she had a reason she had to interrupt them!
After hearing Jaden's words, she went back and thought carefully.
Sure enough.
-She still couldn't accept intimate relationships between people of the same gender!
So...
Shinomiya Kaguya felt that she absolutely had to find a way to correct Hayasaka's abnormal romantic notions!
But she didn't have many friends, and not a single male friend-if she had to think of someone who could make Hayasaka realize the charm of men, Shinomiya Kaguya immediately thought of Jaden.
Coupled with the fact that today was a festival like a lantern fair, Shinomiya Kaguya dragged Hayasaka Ai along!
Shinomiya Kaguya felt bad for Erina.
She also felt very sorry for interrupting Jaden and Erina's date today.
However...
-She couldn't help it!
She was currently fighting for her own survival!
So, please!
I'll do anything afterward!
Just this one thing, please!
This was the internal thought of the outwardly composed and elegant Shinomiya Kaguya.
And Hayasaka Ai...
Walking at the back of the group, her eyes constantly darted between Shinomiya Kaguya and Jaden.
She now remembered-it seemed that even before they came looking for them, Lady Kaguya had mentioned something about making Jaden fall in love with her...
Although that plan was ultimately shelved, it seemed now that the action might have had a deeper meaning.
After all...
Hayasaka could also tell that Jaden and Erina were on a date today.
She didn't believe Shinomiya Kaguya couldn't tell.
Since she clearly could tell yet still came over... and was pretending to be ignorant...
Hayasaka Ai suddenly seemed to understand.
-Does Lady Kaguya like Mr. Yuki?!
With this thought, Hayasaka Ai blinked.
Ah, this...
Hiss-
Hayasaka Ai felt this matter wasn't ideal.
However, she was Lady Kaguya's maid.
Just as Shinomiya Kaguya planned to do something to make Hayasaka transfer her love for her to Jaden, thereby correcting her sexual orientation, Hayasaka Ai also felt that she should try her best to assist Lady Kaguya during this lantern festival!
So...
At this moment, besides Kurara, who was genuinely enjoying the celebration, Kure Fuki, Shinomiya Kaguya, and Hayasaka Ai were all silently thinking:
-Sorry, Erina!
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