The night, it was the night after having barbecue.
Thanks to the excellent performance in the afternoon, Senior Sugita—who often says "Our family, we're not short of money"—treated everyone to barbecue.
If there's anything notable about this gathering, it would be that Chitose Mai actually dared to try the barbecue in Hanabi's bowl.
As she picked up the slightly spicy, crispy, and tender barbecue with her chopsticks, Uesugi Sakura already anticipated the scene a minute later when she'd gulp down cola in a frenzy.
Those chili peppers were not from the shop.
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The gentle breeze blowing from the water brought the coolness of the night.
Dusk had faded, and the neon lights of Tokyo illuminated the dark green sakura trees on both sides of the Kanda River.
Nearby residents walking their dogs occasionally smiled and greeted the two of them, teasing these two childhood friends.
An evening stroll carries a sense of relaxation and leisure.
