"Ding~"
"The cell phone emitted a pleasant ringtone."
Souji opened his phone and found a message from Tachibana Hinata.
"Souji-kun, there's a fireworks festival tomorrow, do you want to go watch it together?"
Souji was overjoyed to see that Tachibana Hinata had invited him to watch the fireworks.
The commander struggled to suppress his joy and replied via his phone.
"Okay, Hinata-san~ I'm really looking forward to going out with you."
"Then it's settled. See you tomorrow, Souji-kun."
The name "fireworks festival" literally means "a gathering of fireworks," and it can also be understood as a fireworks party.
People who live a comfortable life consider "mono no aire" (the sorrow of things) to be beautiful.
The fleeting, brilliant beauty of fireworks, like cherry blossoms, a waning moon, and fallen petals, perfectly aligns with the aesthetic of the pathos of everyday life.
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August 3, 2005.
She wore a light pink kimono adorned with cherry blossom petals, her waist was incredibly slender, and she wore matching wooden shoes.
Her eyes were watery, like a pool of autumn water, and her skin was as white as ivory.
Originally pure and lovely, like a little flower in the autumn rain, she now possesses a captivating beauty in every gesture.
Hinata Tachibana waved to Souji.
"Souji-kun, what's wrong? Why are you staring at me?"
Souji, who was stunned by Hinata's beauty, finally came to his senses.
"It's nothing, it's just that Hinata looks especially beautiful today."
"Really? I'm so glad you like me." Hinata's eyes immediately filled with laughter, curving into beautiful crescent moons.
The fireworks display was packed with people and incredibly lively.
Hinata took Souji's hand and said.
"Let's go have some fun too."
He then led Souji to a shooting game shop and pointed to the teddy bears displayed on the top shelf.
"I want that one."
"(????????)??????, watch me display my divine power!"
In order not to lose face in front of Tachibana Hinata, Souji used his cheat-like Observation Haki.
He hits the bullseye every time, without ever considering the feelings of the store manager next to him.
Unsurprisingly, Souji won the giant bear plush toy at the very top.
Hinata Tachibana hugged her teddy bear with a happy expression.
"Sōji-kun, you're really amazing."
After the game, Hinata continued to eat with Souji.
Takoyaki (octopus balls), and candied apples.
Hinata held an apple candied hawthorn and fed it to Souji.
"Sōji-kun, come and try this, it's delicious."
The commander-in-chief wasn't embarrassed at all and took a big bite. Putting everything else aside, it really tasted delicious.
After the meal, it was time for the fireworks that Hinata and Souji were most looking forward to.
"Bang!"
A graceful arc streaked across the sky, then exploded in the air, followed by a series of red apple-shaped fireworks blooming in the sky.
The red was clear and bright, illuminating half the sky.
Like a painter creating a masterpiece in the sky, dazzling and enchanting.
Looking at Hinata, whose eyes were filled with the sight of fireworks, he slowly leaned closer and whispered in her ear.
"Hinata, be with me! I like you very much."
Although Hinata Tachibana's attention was focused on the fireworks, she could still hear Souji's words clearly.
Hinata's face visibly turned red, and wisps of steam rose from it.
He muttered something under his breath.
"Um!"
"I like Souji-kun very much too!"
Upon hearing Hinata's reply, Souji knew he was in the game, and he couldn't help but smile.
With the right timing, location, and support, the commander-in-chief planned to strike while the iron was hot and press his advantage.
The commander then kissed him directly.
Under the fireworks at night, the moon was beautiful and the wind was gentle.
A pair of adulterers, a man and a woman, embraced and kissed.
The author's feelings were completely disregarded. (?ò?ó) You old bastard!
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The scene shifts, and on the other side, Wu Xiaodao is being brutally beaten.
It was Shimizu Masaki, a former general who had been expelled from the Tokyo Manji Association, who was bewitched by Kisaki Tetsuta and wanted revenge.
They planned to assassinate Ryuguji Ken today, but Wu Xiaodao discovered their plot.
"It's all your fault, it's all because of you."
Shimizu Masaki kept kicking the fallen and curled-up Wu Xiaodao.
Our Souji is enjoying Hinata's company, while Takeshi is getting beaten up.
Poor Wu Xiaodao!
Afterwards, Wu Xiaodao was tied up by the Qing generals and thrown into the forest.
However, before that, Wu Xiaodao had already called and notified Mitani Takashi.
Takashi Mitani rode his beloved Impulse bicycle to find Takeshi, who was covered in injuries, and took him to find Kenji Ryuguji.
After finishing his date and dropping Hinata off at home, Souji also prepared to go find Ryuguji Ken.
After all, Ryuguji Kensuke still liked him a lot. He had principles, ideas, and strength, and was someone worth saving.
When Souji arrived at the scene, he saw Ryuguji Kenji surrounded by a group of people who loved beauty and their master.
Ryuguji Ken's head was still bleeding, indicating that he had been ambushed.
One, two, three... Ryuguji Kenji kept driving away the people who loved beauty and love the Lord, seeing that the situation was not optimistic.
The commander knew that things couldn't continue like this, so he joined the battle.
In battle, the commander was like a tiger among sheep, each punch a small calamity, each kick a large calamity.
With the power of the Navy's Six Powers, Observation Haki, and the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, Souji's combat strength is incredibly strong.
A pure example of dimensional reduction.
However, Souji dared not use his full strength, since they were all ordinary people, and going all out could kill them.
Wu Xiaodao and Mitani Takashi also rushed to the scene and joined the battle.
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