The two chased each other through Momiji Forest, forming an absurd sight.
Before long, they came panting beneath a large tree tied with red handkerchiefs.
"Move aside!"
"Go, go, go! I'm not moving. You go tie yours over there!"
"Why should I move?"
"With that skinny body of yours, can you even climb a tree?"
"Damn it..."
"Ow..."
Without even catching their breath, the two spotted the same tree behind a large boulder.
Then they began arguing over who would tie their handkerchief up first.
In the end, they both fell out of the tree together.
Sonoko's slender body landed directly on Momiji, using her as a cushion.
Fortunately, Momiji was thick enough, both literally and figuratively.
Neither of them was hurt.
The leaves rustled in the forest, and one or two red leaves occasionally drifted down, swaying amid the thin mountain grasses.
The two panted heavily and finally calmed down.
Momiji took a deep breath. "So what exactly are we being so serious about?"
Sonoko wore a resentful expression. "Anyway, I can't let you get ahead of me."
Momiji's eyebrow twitched. "So what if I get ahead? It won't be decided by that in the end anyway. Whether you tie it first or later, won't it ultimately come down to who brings someone over?"
Sonoko rubbed her chin, her eyes gleaming with wisdom. "That makes sense."
Seeing this, Momiji crossed her arms. "Then help me up the tree so I can tie mine first. After that, you can pass your handkerchief up, and I'll tie it for you. Wouldn't that solve everything?"
Sonoko: "...?!!"
Was she insulting my intelligence?!
Filled with resentment, the two got back up and started fumbling around again.
In the end, they each managed to hang up their handkerchiefs.
As for who had put theirs