The Disaster in One Punch Man's World
Chapter 24: Summer Festival With Tatsumaki
After a few minutes of walking, we almost reached our destination. The trip there was quiet as none of us tried to open up a conversation even at the beginning of our trip. I tried to apologize for being late but the words failed to come out, I was never like this. Is there something wrong with me? I wonder...
It's awkward, very awkward...
I awkwardly glanced at him to see what kind of expression he was making right now.
Kyaaa!, he also glanced over here!
Come on, Rena, THINK!, show her the socializing experience you got from the time you were in high school!. Ada, ada...
THERE ISN'T!
I mean, yeah I do have friends but, I HAVE FRIENDS BUT, the only conversations we've had are "Good morning" "OK" and "Goodbye" that's all! Why Rena, why at a time like this you become useless like your useless brain, AAAA-
Suddenly Tatsumaki started talking.
"The ghosts just now, can't believe they really exist" Tatsumaki said.
"That, un. You're right, don't believe they really exist." I replied with a faint smile.
"..."
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That her?! Eh? Like that?!
And yes, we just got to the festival.
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"Whoah..." I was amazed at the sight I had just seen.
The sight we saw calmed our hearts.
We were greeted by children playing, people laughing, it made them happy. And the smell of freshly cooked food from the stall is really refreshing.
After seeing all that...
"Tat-Chan, forget what happened earlier, and let's enjoy this festival to the fullest! Ouuu!" I said, raising my right hand.
"You're right. Come enjoy! Ouu!" Tatsumaki said, following my movements.
We then enjoyed the festival.
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We do a lot of things. Such as catching fish in a small pond with bubbles, playing shooting games, buying freshly made food from a kiosk, buying apple candy, and many other things...
The most favorite part was, as I expected, buying some apple candy. Because of the expression Tatsumaki had back then, it was priceless. It seems Tatsumaki really likes apple candy.
We just spent our time like that, and finally, the time for the main event had arrived.
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"Tat-Chan, here, here," We both sat on the edge of a nearby mountain to get a better look at the fireworks.
"<>"
"Finally, the fireworks are about to start. Oh, my God, I'm tired of waiting." Tatsumaki said while sitting beside me.
"Ehe~" I chuckled.
We both started waiting for fireworks.
"<>"
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"<>"
"Nee, Tat-Chan.." I said.
"Do you remember the first time we met?" I asked.
"Of course." replied Tatsumaki.
I paused for a moment, then continued, continuing,
"Then, do you remember when I confessed my feelings for you?" ask again.
"y-yes .." said Tatsumaki blushed.
"<>"
"Then..."
My speech came out of my mouth faster than I expected. The way he slightly looked away from me while blushing, made my heart pound. And make me too, blush...
"I'll ask you one more time" I said in a low tone.
Then he started to see my face. While still blushing.
"<>"
"Do you love me?" my question, looking straight into his eyes.
"..." - ".Tatsumaki was silent for almost 10 seconds. Then he kept saying, "Y-yeah, I, love you.." replied Tatsumaki.
"<>"
"May I ask for proof?" I said frankly.
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"<>"
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"<>"
"<<2>>"
"<<1>>"
As I thought .
Before I knew what was going on, I could feel her warm lips already touching mine. My eyes were wide-eyed by the sudden action and could not help but see her face shining with various beautiful colors as I watched the beautiful fireworks just explode.
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We both stayed that way for 5 seconds. With Tatsumaki breaking the silence by ending his kiss.
"That's enough right?" Tatsumaki said while puzzled.
"..."
"A-we've seen fireworks so, a-ayo's coming home," Tatsumaki stood up and started walking.
Tatsumaki paused his steps for a moment then said, "A-as you know, i-it was my first time a-and I didn't plan on doing it except with you." Then he continued his steps.
"Wait what else, let's go" Tatsumaki said without looking back.
Meanwhile, I just stood there dumbfounded. I then slowly touched my lips with my finger. I can still feel the warmth of his lips.
I smile.
“Wait for me Tat-Chan!” I said as I rushed to his side.
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