Another Place
Chapter 51: Fireworks Festival

Earlier, on the last day of camping. Russell, Ayaka, Michael, Mikael, Miko, Rafael, and Wisang had a less than pleasant evening. Because they have to survive in the rain of a very heavy storm with lightning in the tent. Fortunately, when the morning rain storm had stopped, and they immediately packed up and immediately went home to each other.

About a week had passed since the last time they camped together, Russell had even forgotten about their plans to go to the fireworks festival.

Today at night, while Russell was lying on his bed, he suddenly got a chat from Ayaka on his phone.

'Hm? What is Ayaka chat malem-malem gini?' Russell thought to himself.

Ayaka [21.40]: Russel... Are you busy tomorrow?

Russell [21.41]: No, why?

Ayaka [21.42]: Ehh... that... tomorrow there is a fireworks festival, you want to go together?

Russell [21.43]: Oh yes! The fireworks festival. I almost forgot about that.

Ayaka [21.44]: What happened?

Russell [21.45]: Well, tomorrow I have no work at home.

Ayaka [21.46]: Okay, so tomorrow we meet at the festival.

Russell [21.47]: Okay..

'Hmm, why didn't Ayaka say it in the group? Maybe he's already chatted us all one-on-one, yaudah deh, I have to get ready for the fireworks festival tomorrow.' Russell thought to himself.

After that Russell was ready to sleep because tomorrow he would go to the fireworks festival in the afternoon until the evening.

The night passed and Russell woke up early enough, as he would choose a yukata to wear at the festival later in the afternoon.

'Hmm, come to think of it. I have not been to the fireworks festival for a long time, yahh. last time when I was in elementary school anyway, because I had no friends, because I had no friends, so make it to the fireworks festival was a bit strange.. But this year I have to go, Yosh.so let's see a suitable yukata.' Russell thought to himself.

After a while look and choose a yukata for her to wear. Russell realized something..

"What the hell is this. yukata I've been too small. Hahh. This must have been because I have not been at the fireworks festival for a long time. Maybe I should try asking my parents." Russell

As a result, Russel asked if his parents still had a yukata with a larger size. Luckily, it turns out that his father still has a yukata with a size that is quite in accordance with Russell. Russell decided to wear the yukata for the afternoon fireworks festival.

No time passed quickly, the afternoon had arrived. As planned last night, Russell and Ayaka will meet at the fireworks festival site in their village. Russel deliberately came there early, because he wanted to see the fireworks festival.

"Wahh.. new at this hour in fact, but it's been rame.. well, I miss the atmosphere of kayak gini. the last time when?" Russell

"Dor's.." Say Ayaka, from behind Russell.

"Eh-?" Russell

"You came early?" Ayaka

"Ah-I want to see the festival first. The last time I attended this fireworks festival was a long time ago.." Russell

"Hmm.so.." Ayaka

"Eh-a-by the way, yukata you're a great fit.." Russell

"Ah-ma-makasih.ka-you are too.." Ayaka

"Ehh... What if we try to see the festival?" Russell

"Bo-can." Ayaka

Russell and Ayaka start touring at the fireworks festival. There, there are many stalls selling food and games. After a while of walking around, they began to get interested in the cotton candy stalls.

"Well, there's cotton candy.." Ayaka

"You want to buy?" Russell

"May I have not eaten cotton candy for a long time.." Ayaka

"Okay if we order 2." Russell

So they ordered 2 cotton candy.

"Well, so nostalgic, the last time I ate this was as a kid.." Ayaka

"Yes.it's sweet.." Russell

"Hmm. Let's go on a walk there.." Ayaka

"OKAY.." Russell

Shortly thereafter, Russell noticed there was a kakigori stall (shaved ice), and he wanted to go there.

"Well, there's kakigori too.." Russell

"It looks good.." Ayaka

"You want to buy? Well, although kakigori should be eaten during the day." Russell

"It's okay, let's buy it.." Ayaka

"Oh, okay come on.." Russell

"Welcome, what flavor will you buy?" Said the kakigori seller

"Hmm..1 Matcha flavor, what do you want to taste?" Ayaka

"Feel matcha 1 again." Russell

"Okay, the matcha flavor is 2 yes.." Said the kakigori seller

"H-g-is that okay?" Ayaka

"What's wrong, I'd like to try matcha, too.." Russell

"O-oh.." Ayaka

"Okay, here are 2 kakigori of matcha flavor.." Said the kakigori seller

"Thank you.." Russell

"Well, I haven't eaten kakigori in a long time.. Hmm, it turns out matcha tastes good too." Russell

"L-yes.." Ayaka

"It's on the road, let's go there yuk.." Russell

"Yoo.." Ayaka

After they walked for a while while spending kakigori, Ayaka saw the canned shooting game stall, and she wanted to give it a try.

"Well, there's a shooting game.." Ayaka

"Hmm.. Would you like to try?" Russell

"Can.." Ayaka

"Okay, let's go there." Russell

"Yoo.." Ayaka

Arriving at the can shooting game kiosk. All of a sudden..

"Okay, I'm gonna try." Say someone next to Russell

"Eh?" Russell

"Eh..?" Say that guy

"Well?! Mikael!" Russell

"Kok you can be here?!" Mikael

"It's an open festival." Russell

"That's not what I mean." Mikael

"Keep what?" Russell

"Udah lupain." Mikael

"Hmm.. By the way who are you at the festival?" Russell

"Hi Miko!!" Ayaka

"H-hi.." Miko

"Ohh. same Miko turns out." Russell

"Hmmm.." Mikael

"Yaudah, that's why I'm trying to play." Russell

"Okay, if that's what we're fighting for." Mikael

"Who's afraid." Russell

"Okay, here's his rifle and 3 bullets. The rules are easy, you only need to drop 6 cans to get the main prize. But don't worry, if you can only drop a minimum of 3 cans, then you will get a second level reward." Said the Kiosk Keeper

"Yosh, thank you sir." Mikael

"Thank you." Russell

"Haha. good luck.." Said Kiosk Guard

In the end Russell and Mikael even compete to play shooting games and race to get a doll as a prize.

"Hmm so we are given 3 bullets to drop the pyramid which is composed of 6 cans yes.." Mikael

"Yes, if we can drop all the cans, we can get the grand prize." Russell

"Yosh, let's get started.." Mikael

"About they can get the grand prize, right, Miko?" Ayaka

"Hopefully can.." Miko

*CTAKK

The first shot is fired

Mikael: Falling 3 cans.

Russell: Falling 2 cans.

"Woah.. Mikael fell 3 cans." Ayaka

"Well.." Mikael

"Cih.." Russell

*CTAKK

The second shot is fired

Mikael: Falling 3 cans. (Win)

Russell: Falling 2 cans.

"YESH!! I won! That's easy.." Mikael

"Not yet.." Russell

*CTAKK

The final shot as a decider was released by Russell.

Unfortunately, though, it missed.

"Haha.. missed!!" Mikael

"Hahh, I'm not an expert in this game." Russell

Finally Mikael got the main prize, which is a teddy bear with a size large enough. Meanwhile, Russell also received a level 2 reward, choosing a small fox doll.

"Hehe.." Mikael said, while carrying his teddy bear.

"Well, great." Ayaka

"Happy yes.." Miko

"Hmmm.." Russell looked upset.

"Wow the fox doll!! Funny thing!!" Ayaka

"Eh? You want the doll?" Russell

"Eh-g-don't do it.." Ayaka

"What's wrong, if you want. This is the fox doll for you." Russell

"O-oh, thank you.." Ayaka

"Hmm. If so, this teddy bear for you Miko." Mikael

"E-hh?!" Said Miko who was surprised.

"Okay, if that's what we want to go to the other stall.." Russell

"OKAY.." Mikael

"Miko's drug.." Ayaka

"L-yes.." Miko

They parted, and continued to the other stall.

"Hmm. play let alone yes.." Ayaka

"Would you like to catch that fish?" Russell

"May we try.." Ayaka

"But ayoo.." Russell

"Hmm. Let's try playing this." Rafael

"Can." Wisang

"I used to play this festival time." Michael said

"Well, you guys turned out too?" Russell

"Oh, Russel's with Ayaka. Come here and play with us." Michael said

"I don't think you guys came." Wisang

"Hmmm.." Rafael

"Yaudah, let's go fishing with five fish." Russell

"Yoo.." Michael said

"How is this, by the way?" Wisang

"So we got this net that looks like a sieve. Well but the net is from paper, so we have to be careful to take the fish, not until the paper is torn." Michael said

"Ohh so." Wisang

"Judah let's just try it.." Russell

5 Minutes later.

"Yosh, I got 5 fish.." Michael said

"So good, I only got 2 fish." Russell

"Haha, it's been a bit reduced anyway I'm in this game. I used to get 10 fish.." Michael said

"Well, I only got 1 fish." Wisang

"Hahh, I can't play like this." Rafael

"Well not got you at all, Raf?" Russell

"Yes, I'm not good at playing fish gini." Rafael

"How many kalo Ayaka?" Russell

"Well, are you still playing?" Michael said

"I got 8 fish.." Ayaka

"DDID?! De-eight. hmm. My rival in this game is added again.." Michael said

"Well, that's a lot.." Russell

"May also." Wisang

"Yaudah, if that's what we went to the other stall first. Soon the fireworks will start." Michael said

"Bad.." Wisang

"Oh, okay, I'll see you later.." Russell

"See you later.." Ayaka

"Hmm.. The fireworks already want to start huh? Want to buy some other food first?" Russell

"Hmm.. Is there a takoyaki?" Ayaka

"There should be, then let's find it.." Russell

"Okee's.." Ayaka

After some time running, they finally found a stall selling takoyaki. However, because of the condition of the streets are quite crowded make Ayaka difficult to walk.

"Waduh rame terribly. if you wait here aja, let me buy it takoyakuinya." Russell

"O-oh, thank you.." Ayaka

"Not a problem." Russell

While Russell was waiting in line to buy a takoyaki, all of a sudden...

The Fireworks Festival has finally begun.

This time Ayaka invites Russell to come to the festival in their village. So, Russell tried to find the yukata he had, which turned out to be all too small. Luckily, he was able to borrow the yukata belonging to his papa who was quite large.

The festival begins, Russel meets Ayaka there. Then, they immediately went around and were attracted by the cotton candy. After that they buy kakigori matcha and spend it.

After being quite satisfied with the sweet food, they want to try the game that is at the festival. In the canned shooting game, they accidentally meet Mikael and Miko who are playing as well. A shooting match ensues and Mikael wins the fight.

Go on, to the game of catching fish. And again accidentally, they meet with Michael, Rafael, and Wisang. Then, they play catch fish together, and beyond expectations. Ayaka is very skilled in the game and managed to catch 8 fish.

Once satisfied playing, and the main fireworks show will begin soon. Ayaka wanted to find takoyaki, and when she reached the takoyaki stall, the surrounding situation was crowded. So Russell went to buy Takoyaki for Ayaka.

However, when Russell was buying Takoyaki, unexpected things happened...

Next in Another Place - ⁇ (Hoka No Basho) Chapter 52: Fireworks Festival (END)