"Ken-kun~ Over here!" As soon as Ken Kaneki came out of the subway station, he saw Satsuki Momoi bouncing up and down, waving to him. Unlike her usual sporty outfits, today Satsuki wore a kimono, giving her a delicate, graceful air that made her seem utterly endearing.
"Sorry to keep you waiting." Ken hurried over to Satsuki. Seeing her expectant expression, he sheepishly scratched his head.
"It's okay, I just got here too." Satsuki smiled brightly at Ken. "Let's go to Ginza and buy you a kimono first, then explore Akihabara and watch the fireworks tonight. How does that sound?"
"Um... do I really have to wear a kimono? Actually, I'm not really comfortable wearing one." Ken looked at Satsuki, hesitant.
"Huh? Why?" Satsuki tilted her head adorably. "It's fine if you don't wear one, but wearing a kimono would make it feel more special..."
"I think kimonos are a little too tight... I prefer something looser and more casual." Of course, Ken couldn't tell her that wearing a kimono made him feel a little uncomfortable, so he could only make up an excuse.
"Now that you mention it, Ken-kun, I know an auntie who owns a Hanfu shop..." Satsuki suggested. "I'll take you there to have a look. You have such a good figure, Ken-kun. I bet you'd look great in Hanfu~"
"Huh? There's a shop like that in Chiyoda?" Ken asked curiously.
"Of course there is. Come on, I'll take you." Satsuki grabbed Ken by the wrist and started off.
"Ah? Oh, coming." Ken followed behind Satsuki, as nervous as a puppet on strings.
"Welcome!" After walking for about half an hour, they arrived at the Hanfu shop Satsuki had mentioned, tucked away in a narrow alley.
"Auntie, I'm back!" Satsuki cheerfully greeted the shopkeeper as soon as she entered, looking every bit like a regular customer.
"Oh, it's Little Peach! What style are you looking to buy this time?" the shopkeeper asked with a smile.
"I'm not buying anything this time. It's for my friend~" Satsuki pulled Ken, who had been staring blankly at the clothes in the shop. "Pick out something a little loose for him."
"So Little Peach has brought her boyfriend to pick out some clothes~" The shopkeeper looked them over mischievously, teasing them.
"Not at all, Auntie... We're just really good friends..." Satsuki blushed and sneaked a glance at Ken. The moment their eyes met, they both looked away at the same time.
"Sure, sure. Just friends." The shopkeeper beamed at them like a proud aunt, then pointed to a black cloak and introduced it. "If you want something loose, I recommend this one. It looks very elegant, and it should fit you well, young man. Would you like to try it on?"
"Sure, I'll take this one." Ken's eyes lit up at the sight of the cloak. He paid right away, then went into the fitting room and changed into it.
A little while later, Ken emerged from the fitting room. Looking himself over with a smile, he asked Satsuki, "How does it look? Is it okay?"
The already tall Ken looked especially elegant and otherworldly in the cloak. Satsuki stared at him, her cheeks flushing. She quickly turned away and pretended to examine the clothes beside her, mumbling, "I-it looks okay."
The shopkeeper was much more straightforward. "You have such a great figure and bearing, young man. If it's not too much trouble, would you mind letting us take a few pictures for an ad? We'll give you the outfit for free."
"Sure!" Ken agreed without hesitation.
"Please come again~"
By the time the photoshoot was over, the moon had risen above the willows. After spending the whole afternoon posing, Ken felt like his body was about to fall apart. But when he saw Satsuki curiously looking around in front of him, he rallied and followed her.
On the gentle summer night, the air in Tokyo was filled with the faint scent of fireworks and a sweet fragrance. Beneath the mingling moonlight and neon, Akihabara's streets were decorated with all kinds of lanterns, making them seem like something out of a dream.
As they walked, Satsuki was drawn in by the aroma from the food stalls.
"Ken-kun, all this food looks so good. Want to try some?" Satsuki asked, looking at Ken a little shyly.
Ken followed the direction Satsuki was pointing. Up ahead were all kinds of summer-exclusive treats, from cotton candy to shaved ice and takoyaki. The delicious aromas filled the air over all of Akihabara.
"I'm fine with anything. Come to think of it, I'm a little hungry too," Ken said with a smile.
"Mm-hmm~" Satsuki nodded excitedly and pulled Ken from stall to stall, trying nearly every treat on the street.
"This is so good~" Satsuki looked at the empty food tray, still wanting more. She glanced around, wondering what else she could get, but then remembered Ken was beside her and turned to him, a little embarrassed. "Hey, Ken-kun, how are you doing with your food?"
"I'm fine. If you're still hungry, you can pick out something else," Ken said with a smile.
"I'm pretty much full, Ken-kun. It's not like I'm Little Murasaki~" Satsuki laughed and waved her hand. "Shall we keep walking around?"
Hmm... I don't want to walk around anymore. I want to go home. Ken grumbled inwardly, feeling for the first time that even his demigod body couldn't handle shopping with a girl...
But when Ken saw Satsuki's expectant expression, he stood up after all, a gentle smile on his face. "Sure. As long as you're happy."
With Ken accompanying her, Satsuki wandered along, looking curiously at everything they passed. When they reached an alley lined with colorful streamers, she stopped, her gaze drawn to an exquisite paper lantern. Seeing this, Ken walked over with a smile, gently picked up the lantern, and placed it in Satsuki's hands. "Do you like it? If you do, take it~"
Satsuki accepted the lantern, her eyes shining with joy and gratitude. They exchanged a smile, and no words were needed.
"Whoosh~ Pop!"
The sudden noise interrupted their thoughts.
"Hey, Ken-kun, look! Fireworks! They're so pretty!" Satsuki turned toward the sound. A brilliant firework had blossomed in the sky.
"Yeah, they're beautiful." Ken gazed up at the sky and sighed, as if he were talking about the fireworks—or the Satsuki before him.
The two of them stood together in the middle of the crowd, gazing up at the brilliant fireworks bursting across the night sky. Each blossom seemed to elevate the feelings in their hearts—dazzling and fleeting, yet unforgettable. Satsuki moved a little closer to Ken, their shoulders brushing lightly. At that moment, it was as if the whole world had come to a standstill.
On that magical summer night, Ken and Satsuki wove beautiful memories together at Akihabara's Summer Festival. Their tender, sweet feelings blossomed quietly amid the fireworks and lights.
"I'm really happy today, Ken-kun," Satsuki murmured, gazing at Ken's profile.
A blush appeared on Ken's face too. He replied, a little bashfully, "Me too. I'm really happy... and the moon is beautiful."
They're together! They're together!
I'm not very good at writing romance, but I still wanted to give the male and female leads a special, meaningful moment to confirm their relationship~
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