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Even though the fireworks have ended, the atmosphere at the festival area is still lively. The lanterns are still hanging, and the smell of caramel from the candied apple stall greets the nose.
In the corner of the park next to the food aisle, five male figures stood… but they weren't standing silently. Not at all.
“I said we go to the game booth first! Catching that duck looks fun!”
“I said we eat first! I’ve been hungry since yesterday, bro!”
Choji and Arima, as usual fighting over petty things as if they were fighting for their lives. Choji's hand pointed towards the toy stall, while Arima clutched his wallet tightly, ready to storm the yakisoba stall.
Togame who stands in the middle between Choji and Arima :
"Okay, okay… chill. Let’s just eats first, then plays afterwards. Both of you can have it."
Choji snickers but gave in. Arima adjusted the small camera hanging around his neck.
"Hey. Just wait, shots of the food stalls are gonna be way more aesthetic.”
From the side, Wanijima just leaned against a wooden pole while drinking watermelon juice, smiling faintly as he watched the drama unfold before his eyes.
"It's fun watching you guys argue. It's like watching anime."
Togame chuckled. "They're like this every day. It's normal."
Meanwhile, Kanuma was already impatient.His eyes began to look at every food stall.
“Wow, there’s a grilled corn stall over there! I saw it from afar!” While pointing.
He was halfway running before the others had time to react.
“Hey Kanuma don't leave us alone!”
Wanijima looked at Choji.
“No way we’re letting him eat alone,” Wanijima said, giving Choji a nudge.
Choji who is resigned "Urghhh fine! But after eating, we’re going to the game booth!"
Arima didn’t say anything. But his fingers had already snapped a candid photo of the group from the side warm lantern light, loud faces, and a kind of chaos that, for some reason… felt like home.
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When everyone was standing in front of the food stall, They saw Kanuma ordering corn while smiling excitedly…
Choji smiled too. “I don’t really mind, as long as everyone’s happy.”
Arima glared. "So... then catch a duck?"
“YESSSHH!!” said choji while shouting in a loud voice
Togame slowly shook his head. “What a bunch of kids…”
Wanijima who had just arrived with a cup in his hand and lifting while saying "To friendship... and annoying brothers."
The five Shishitoren gang continued their night full of screams, challenges at the toy booth, and bonding that was...rather unique.