Capítulo 196: Fireworks Show That Lights Up on a Rainy Night
A black car stopped in front of the apartment.
"Ichika-chan, today's performance…"
"Ah, sorry, can we talk about that topic some other time? I'm in a hurry now…" Ichika apologized, her eyes kept looking out the window, with anxiety that couldn't be hidden.
The mustachioed uncle nodded in understanding, and said in a life-changing manner.
"Go, even an actress is qualified to catch up on youth… Familiar with that brat when you're not famous! The most important thing is not to let your youth regret…"
Ichika smiled awkwardly: "Uh, I see, thanks for your concern..."
That's not what she said at all, at least half of it isn't.
Ichika got out of the car, and ran to the apartment in the rain.
"Sigh... Good thing I changed into my yukata first, otherwise I wouldn't be able to run fast in clogs."
Standing in front of the elevator, Ichika took out her cell phone to check the time.
"It is currently 11:59 p.m... If after today, the birthday party won't be worthy of its name..."
After the elevator opened the door, she couldn't wait to rush in, then pressed the door closing button, staring at the slowly rising floor.
"Why so high! Are we all fools?"
Voices of complaint rang out, echoing in the empty elevator.
Holding the cell phone tightly, Ichika paced restlessly in the elevator.
She runs away in the middle of a temple festival, doesn't get along with everyone when the fireworks show gets cancelled, and her birthday party gets messed up because she's late...
Thinking of the scene where her younger sisters endured their disappointment and greeted her with smiles on their faces when she was clearly the cause of these things, a heavy pressure rested on Ichika's heart.
Not to mention... Shinichi also came.
(Unexpectedly, Shinichi-kun is home now, and we'll be celebrating a birthday together, and maybe we can spend the night here...)
Thinking of this, her heart was beating non-stop, and emotions of excitement and anticipation emerged, which made her even more nervous.
(For the first time in my life, I spent my birthday with the opposite sex... It was also the first time I really wanted to meet someone.)
Although the joking confession before the goodbye made Ichika think that she wouldn't dare meet Shinichi's eyes later, her smile was definitely fake, and she probably couldn't hide her flushed face.
But the feeling that was about to burst out of her chest, the thing she wanted to tell him first, the thought of wanting to take off her disguise and apologize to him and thank him…
Just like unburned fireworks, waiting for their moment to bloom brilliantly.
Ichija really wanted to see her sister soon.
She really wanted to meet him soon.
Nervousness, worry, anxiety, anticipation, fear, doubt… With these complex emotions in mind, Ichika glanced at the mirror, patted her face quickly, and showed her usual smile.
"...Very good!"
Finally arrived at the 30th floor.
Impatiently rushing out of the elevator, Ichika stood at the door, then opened the door, lowered her head and apologized loudly.
"Sorry, I am late!"
Late...
Late...
After the echoes disappeared, no one answered, and a deathly silence engulfed all light and sound.
Ichika raised her head and saw such a cold sight.
"Oh... Everyone?"
Her expression stiffened, and Ichika subconsciously pressed the phone screen, and the words "May 6th, 0:01 am" just looked ironically.
What greeted her was not her sister or the boy she cared about, but pitch darkness where she could not see.
Even though Ichika was afraid, even if she felt guilty, she still had hopes and expectations in her heart.
It was as if the world had fallen into an eternal night at this moment.
"Ha ha ha..."
"Is this a joke? Really, it's not good for me to scare my sister like this…"
There is dry laughter.
Ichika scratched her hair and smiled as usual, but her body was leaning against the door frame weakly.
"Is this a punishment for being late? I already pleaded guilty, so let me be pardoned like this? No? I've rushed back as fast as I can to say..."
Who knew how sad and lost she felt when she opened the door and saw that dark moment that everyone seemed to reject in her eyes.
This is really exaggerated... Such a joke isn't funny...
(But in the end, I'm the worst, right? After all, I broke a promise first, so it's natural for everyone to get angry.)
(And Shinichi-kun... Shinichi-kun, are you blaming me too..)
"Besides, whether it's a shrine festival or a birthday party... It's all because I messed up..."
Thinking of this, Ichika sighed, and self-mockedly.
Still no one answered, the silence brought pain.
It was clear that she had only replied to the message recently, but now everyone seemed to be asleep.
Ichika leaned against the door, bit her lip tightly, and lowered her head.
Therefore, she didn't see the projector on the ceiling suddenly turn on the light, and it hit the projection screen in front of her. The operating sound of the machine is slightly humming.
She had just been immersed in the dark world, and spoke self-blaming words.
"I'm really sorry, everyone…"
Right at this moment.
Sharp and ear-piercing chirping sounded beside the ears, completely shattering the silence.
"Eh?!"
Ichika opened her eyes, and looked ahead in amazement.
There, a small bright spark rose into the sky, slightly illuminating the night sky on the curtains.
Then, with a bang, light bloomed, and the loud sound instantly exploded fiery flowers all over the sky.
"These are fireworks...?"
Ichika opened her mouth in a daze.
The gloomy side face is slightly illuminated by bright and beautiful fireworks.
Then, one by one...
The fireworks keep rising, blooming and disappearing.
The falling fireworks disappeared and bloomed again.
Ichika stood where she was, raised her head and didn't move, only letting the incredible sight enter her eyes.
Several familiar figures gradually appeared around her.
"Forgive me. Even though it's a bit shabby, at least I can have it at the same time as the birthday party, so bear with me." Nino smiled.
"This is a fireworks display that belongs only to us..." Miku smiled lightly.
"Sorry for the delay! But the fireworks are so beautiful!" Yotsuba smiled brightly.
"I'm sorry I used such teasing means. But I thought, even if I didn't see it with my own eyes, fireworks like that could become an irreplaceable memory for us." Itsuki smiled gently.
During the conversation.
Itsuki held Yotsuba's hand, Yotsuba held Ichika's hand, Miku held Ichika's hand, and Nino held Miku's hand.
Amidst a loud bang, the quintuplets held each other and looked up side by side at the bright fireworks blooming on the projection screen.
The fireworks were fleeting, but the gentle and enchanting smile did not disappear with it.
"Everyone…"
Not wanting to miss any of the current scene, Ichika didn't blink her eyes, turned her head to look around, her lips trembling slightly.
After looking at each other, even if she didn't say anything, her heart was filled with satisfaction, and she could no longer tolerate the dark and cold emotions.
Clenching her fists tightly, Ichika let out a slow sigh.
"Really... You shouldn't be apologizing..."
Ichika curled the corners of her lips, with tears in the corners of her eyes
"Now then, it must be said... One, two!"
Just like that, the five of them laughed together and said in unison,
"Happy birthday to us!"
...
In the corner, Shinichi was leaning on the removed sofa, looking at the scenery with warm eyes.
"...Happy birthday to you too."
Five people like that, five family members gathered together, is the real Nakano family.
Even though it's a little late, a little petty, and a little rough, but now...
Shinichi thought he saw the best fireworks show ever.
"Should I watch the fireworks rise into the sky from below or from the side?"
Those words replayed in his mind.
He turned his eyes and stared at the bright fireworks that used to look dazzling.
Obviously, no matter which way he looks, he still thinks that this fleeting beauty, the short-lived splendor that can't be remembered at all, is still very pitiful.
Only...
Shinichi couldn't help but laugh again.
"If everyone watches it together, such memories will never be forgotten."
So, for the first time, it was difficult for her to take his eyes off the "fireworks" in front of him.
After the brilliance disappeared, apart from the smile, there were still some precious things left behind.
At least right now, Shinichi who was standing here believed it.
What a beautiful sight, he would never forget it in his life.
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