Shooting fireworks into the sky one after the other.

Blue and red light brightens the dark sky.

It's beautiful.

Alisa murmured.

The string shifts its gaze from fireworks to Ailisa.

Every time the fireworks are lit up, the look of the artwork is illuminated brightly.

The figure of the beautiful girl narrowing her eyes, slightly loosening her mouth, blurring, but looking up at the night sky with pleasure became very picturesque.

Gardens, fireworks and Alisa.

If you could cut these three into photographs, it would be a wonderful work.

"... Takasegawa-san? What's the matter with you?

No, I thought it was beautiful.

"Fireworks?

"Of course, it's fireworks."

I can't say "you."

Yu String once again shifted his gaze from Erisa to the fireworks.

When they noticed, they were silent.

There is no conversation between the two sides.

But there was no wonder and no awkwardness, Yu String felt comfortable somewhere.

Finally, a large set of fireworks colored the night sky, and the fireworks were finished.

Now that the main fireworks are over, the festival is over.

In about an hour, the stalls will begin to prepare for evacuation.

Beautiful, isn't it?

"Ahh...."

"Takasegawa-san"

The two eyes meet.

Smoke and Alisa smiled.

"It was fun today. Thank you very much."

Me too. I enjoyed playing with you. "

Yuji conveyed her honest feelings to Irisa.

And Elisha turned again to the night sky.

After the fireworks ended, the night sky looked strange and lonely.

"Takase Kawa-san's family was all good people. Everyone is kind, gentle, bright."

"You're here. You're just floating around."

"Perhaps. But... still, it's very different from ours."

Elyssa said that she felt lonely somewhere.

The expression showed envy and a slight color of jealousy.

Afterwards, Elizabeth turned her gaze to Yu String.

The eyes had a lost color.

Anxiety, fear, and guilt... all kinds of emotions are mixed up.

Alisa looked as if she was crying, but she decided something and held her fist tightly.

"Takasegawa-san"

"... what's wrong?

"I'm really sorry."

That's how Alisa lowered her head to the string.

I didn't know what Erisa was apologizing for.

"Did you do something?

"... I lied."

Alisa said with a small fading voice.

I lied.

In other words, I deceived Yu String.

The string stood up a little bit.

"What lie?

If the contents are so unbelievable, Yu string gets a little nervous.

And the same is true of Alisa, who is nervous.

"Before, when we met... my adoptive father forced me to take it."

Alisa said with a trembling voice.

Indeed, she said that to the string.

That's why Yushi decided to make a fake engagement to protect Aisha.

"No, it's not."

"... how is that different?

"My adoptive father just told me... why don't we take a chance? I wasn't forced to. But I... was scared, so I said I'd take it... myself."

Eiisa turned her face down because she was afraid to see Yu String's face.

I didn't know her expression, but she was crying slightly, so I knew she was being attacked by anxiety and fear.

"But I didn't like it... so I kept saying no. So... the aftermath is gone. That's why it's all my fault. I strangled myself."

Potatoes and water droplets fall on the edges.

The little shoulders of Elyssa tremble.

"If I say this... I'm sure you won't help me. I hid the inconvenience. After that... I couldn't tell you. I'm sorry for taking advantage of Takase Kawa-san's kindness."

Then Alisa shut up.

It seems that her confession is over.

Yu Chong sighed without thinking.

"What, is that so?... raise your face."

When Yushi said so, Erisa raised her face in fear.

Her beautiful face was blurred with tears.

Yushi turned to Aisha and put her hands on her shoulders.

"I don't care about that much."

Yucho said so slowly and politely.

Then Alisa distorted her expression.

"But...."

"In the first place, it's not a lie."

Yu String blocked Aisha's voice.

Then I looked into Elizabeth's eyes and told her.

"You were mentally cornered. At the very least, I could not refuse my adoptive father's proposal. It was such a mental condition. That's why you had to accept my foster father's offer, right? It's commonly called" forced. "

How does Naoki Tenjo feel when her adoptive father says to Aisha, "Why don't you meet her? I don't know if Yu Chong proposed it.

Perhaps she was just asking about Elizabeth's free will.

You may think that Alisa really wants to meet you.

If you don't ask yourself all this, you won't know.

But... as a result, Erisa hated to go out with you.

I was forced to get engaged and get married.

"I think I told you a while ago, but you're the victim. You may think that your actions are flawed. [M] There may actually be a little. Still, there's no reason why you should be unhappy. And it doesn't mean you don't have the right to ask for help."

If you ever get angry.

If Yu string is dissatisfied.

There's only one thing.

"I told you before. Even if you ask for help, I don't think it's annoying. I need a little help."

That's all I wanted to say to Alisa.

She blushed her eyes and said with tears.

"Okay, one thing, okay?

Fine.

"... please lend me your chest"

As he was told, Yustring hugged Aisha.

I pressed my face against Yu String's chest and burst into tears.

Give her a hug and you'll see how tiny and luxurious she is.

Her heat, softness, and body tremors come through.

With this tiny body, you must have endured it forever.

Perhaps it is some kind of defensive instinct that makes her susceptible to guilt.

I am unhappy not because I am unreasonable, but because I am unhappy.

I've been trying to convince you.....

That may be too much to think about, but in any case, the way her impatient personality and people interact with each other is probably due to a family environment that continues to be suppressed.

Yu String gently stroked Elyssa's head so as not to break her hair.

I don't know if this will save her, but I still wanted to do something for you.

After a while.

Alisa raised her face from her breast.

My eyes are still wet with tears, but my face is much better than before.

Should I be ashamed to cry in front of Yu String? My face is blushing.

He's shy and silent.

"Snowcastle, are you done?

"... can I say my best, please?

Fine.

"Let me do this a little bit more."

That's what Alisa said, pressing her face again against the chest of the string.

Instead of burying her face this time, it is shaped to press her cheeks tightly.

"Please stroke your head."

I understand, princess.

"... aren't you ashamed to say that?

"Didn't you say you were more embarrassed to be pointed out?

"... it's embarrassing not to be pointed out."

"I suppose that's what you're asking me to do."

While saying that, Yu String stroked Aisha's head.

It feels very good as it is smooth.

As she stroked the good boy with a strong hug, Alisa opened her mouth again.

Um, Takasegawa-san

"Now what?

"... can I call you by your name?

"Name?"

"Is that what you can call it, Yu String?

For a moment, Yu String looked at her.

Because of the upset, the hand stroking Elyssa's head stopped.

Then Alisa said to make an excuse.

"After all, Mr. Satake, Mr. Ayaka-san, and Mr. Chiharu are calling you Yu-shin under the name below.... I think my last name is a little far away."

Elyssa told me to be stubborn.

Are you a little anxious? I looked up at Yu string with a glimpse.

Yucho began stroking Elyssa's head again.

"Fine.... can I call you Elizabeth instead? They call me by my name."

"Yes, call me."

Alisa nodded with satisfaction and meditated.

And he grabbed the body of the string with both hands, like a baby who wouldn't let go of his favorite blanket.

You know, Irisa.

"... what is it?"

"How long should I keep doing this?

While stroking Aisha's head, Yushi asked.

I'm tired of stroking it all the time, and even at night, it's a little bitter to stick together in summer.

Here is Alisa's answer to that.

"Until I'm done. No, can't you?

Yu String sighs.

"I can't help it. Not at all."

Yushi continued to stroke Aisha's head.