Chapter 817

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“Oh, you mean Tatsuko.”

“She’s already charged off on her own.”

“There’s no way Tatsuko could hold herself back.”

“Exactly…”

“I can just picture it. This is Tatsuko we’re talking about—she probably went charging into the festival, all excited. That’s why we didn’t count her.”

“I-I see…”

Shirou remembered that, back at the beach, that same girl had run out into the road and been sent flying by a car.

With no adult leading the group tonight, he had been prepared to take responsibility and look after everyone. Apparently, that was more than he could manage on his own.

Shirou gave a wry smile and turned to the other elementary schoolers.

“You’re all wearing yukata too. They look very nice… It’s a refreshing change.”

“Um… well…”

“A-as expected of Illya’s brother. You hand out compliments so easily.”

“That actually makes me a little happy…”

Illya’s friends blushed, looking bashful.

“Anyway, it’s about time we headed inside.”

“Right. Let’s go, everyone!”

“Yeah!”

There was no point in standing around here forever. They also needed to meet up with the girl who had charged into the festival ahead of them.

Everyone agreed with Shirou’s suggestion.

Just as they were finally about to enter the summer festival grounds, someone took his right hand.

“Hm?”

“Wait a second, Big Brother.”

“Kuro?”

Wondering who it was, Shirou looked back to find Kuro holding his hand with a broad smile.

By the time they stopped, Illya and the others had already disappeared into the crowd.

“What is it, Kuro? If we don’t hurry, we’ll get separated from Illya and the others. Illya doesn’t even have a phone.”

“It’s fine. Illya, Miyu, and I already picked a meeting place. So come with