When the two finally approached, they had reached the last table—it was Leticia who spotted the seat hidden in the shadows and led my drunken brother over.
He looked really happy today. Even though he wasn't good at expressing himself, just like his father, his actions revealed a pleasant voice, and his face was flushed from drinking a little more alcohol.
I stood up, and behind me was Hikari, who was a step behind and quickly caught up.
The noise in the hall seemed to pause for a moment, most eyes focused on it, and then hushed discussions resumed.
"What's wrong with these people, Mr. Yumi..."
Hikari's quiet complaints were drowned out by the celebratory tune that continued unabated.
"elder brother."
I stepped forward, stood under the lamplight, and raised my glass to that familiar figure.
The pale red wine rippled like a sincere and joyful heartbeat, or like blood that had been diluted repeatedly to reveal its pale color.
To my brother, to whom I share blood, and to my dearest family, I offer my most sincere blessings:
"—Wishing you eternal happiness."
The tongue is tied in knots, but the meaning is still clearly conveyed even without words.
The liquid in the wine glass boiled instantly under the manipulation of magic. The crimson flames that ignited rose into the air amidst gasps of surprise, then exploded into a dazzling gold before transforming into a bright red bouquet with gold trim, which landed in the two people's instinctively outstretched arms.
I didn't go to see which lucky lady received the bouquet that stained with joyful tears that night. Of course, perhaps the one who caught it didn't necessarily feel lucky. I just sincerely hope and wish that everything would have a bright future.
So, that night I nestled in my familiar bedroom and had a hazy dream.
Or perhaps I wasn't actually asleep, but just heard people talking softly outside the half-open door.
Then, the hunting dog and the cat, who had quietly slipped into the house, jumped onto the bed, their soft, warm fur comforting me.
That day, it is said that a magnificent meteor shower fell from the sky.
Feeling conflicted, scratching my head, sighing.
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