A Grand Escape and a Shura Scene (Thanks to Dobi686 for the Golden Treasure Chest) (Continued)

Nagasaki Sose hesitated for a moment.

Without Mu's help, she might not have gotten the better of Sakiko if she went out with her at the festival, which would have been terrible.

Oh no, we should consider Mutsuki-chan's low mood first.

Nagasaki Sose gave an awkward laugh, as if she was completely preoccupied with her own thoughts.

We need to reflect on our actions.

Nagasaki Sose looked worriedly at Wakaba Mutsuki, who was sitting quietly, and picked up her phone to send a message to Riki.

She thought about it again and sent a message to Sakiko as well.

Like himself, Sakiko must also be very worried about Wakaba Mutsuki.

Riki received a message from Nagasaki Sose.

"The Wakaba Family has even more rules than the Toyokawa Family did back then," Toyokawa Sakiko said, sitting across from her. "Because Mutsuki-chan's parents didn't own any businesses, they relied solely on their fame and talent in the entertainment industry to maintain their status. So, in order to keep their position in check, they had to keep a tight rein on their children, ensuring that their image and interests conformed to popular aesthetics."

Therefore, even cucumbers cannot be grown at home.

I'd rather go to the countryside and be a village girl like Ruoye.

Riki was also a little worried about Wakaba Mutsuki. She had seemed very excited in their phone chat yesterday, even using exclamation marks several times. She was probably very sad that she couldn't go out today.

Moreover, without Wakaba Mutsuki, how would Riki complete his plan to have two girlfriends?

Harmony is indispensable.

Of course, Riki is also irreplaceable.

If he doesn't come, who will? The audience?

"Sakiko, can you persuade Mu's parents?" Riki asked Toyokawa Sakiko.

"It would have been fine before, Uncle Wakaba and Auntie were very good to me, but now that I've fallen to this state, they probably won't pay much attention to me." Toyokawa Sakiko shook her head gently. For ordinary people, the coldness and warmth of human relationships were commonplace, but for her, this was the Toyokawa Sakiko with her great character.

Riki fell into deep thought.

Wakaba's parents, these two BYD... no, two uncles and aunts, are indeed a bit difficult to deal with.

"Mu is an obedient child. She will do whatever Uncle Wakaba and Auntie tell her to do. If no one else interferes, she will always be a good girl and obey." Toyokawa Sakiko said softly.

"There's no other way; we have to carry out the final plan," Riki sighed.

Toyokawa Sakiko blinked, her expression somewhat strange, and said, "Do you really want to do this? I don't object, but will Mutsumi agree?"

Riki stood up.

Damn it, now we've really become dragons.

A grand escape into the sunlight?

Running away towards the setting sun!

Sitting in Wakaba Mutsuki bedroom, the sun had already set halfway below Mount Fuji. She saw many people posting about the Tokyo Lantern Festival on Twitter on her phone. She smiled slightly at the happy expressions in the photos, but then lowered her eyes again.

Riki and Su Sakiko must be having a lot of fun right now, right?

As long as I don't affect them, that's fine.

But... it would be so great if she could go.

Wakaba Mutsuki heard her parents talking downstairs; they were chatting with some upper-class people she didn't know.

On the table was a notebook containing a script printed out by the Drama Club president Riki had written it and given it to her. Nagasaki Sose had used this script to exchange for Deer Head Mascot Costume from the president; otherwise, she would have been recognized yesterday when she secretly dug up seeds from the Horticulture Club.

Thinking of the scene yesterday where Riki was frantically surrounded by security guards and teachers and tried her best, Wakaba Mutsuki couldn't help but soften her eyes a little.

Riki is really good to her.

Therefore, she should stay away from Riki, otherwise her family would eventually cause him harm.

Wakaba Mutsuki opened the script, it was a story called Romeo and Juliet. It was about two boys and girls who liked each other but could not be together because of their families' disapproval. The boy ran to the girl's garden to confess his love to her, and they fell in love at first sight.

Wakaba Mutsuki watched the touching scenes in the story, her eyes flickered slightly.

Is love really that wonderful?

Suddenly Wakaba Mutsuki saw a message on her phone from Riki.

Riki: [Are you home? I'm having a lot of fun right now. Do you want me to send you some photos?]

So they're already playing with Sakiko and the others?

Wakaba Mutsuki was in low spirits, but still forced herself to cheer up and reply.

Wakaba Mutsuki: [At home, okay.]

Riki posted a photo, Wakaba Mutsuki looked at Riki in the photo with a bit of a strange expression.

Why is Riki the only one here?

And his background looks so much like... my own home?

"Your room is so high up, luckily I'm a music student."

Riki's voice came from the window. Wakaba Mutsuki was startled and turned her head to see Riki sitting on the windowsill.

"Riki, what are you doing here?" Wakaba Mutsuki couldn't even maintain her wooden posture anymore and stood up in surprise.

"Nothing is impossible; your belief is your magic." Riki wiped the sweat from her brow and said, "Let's go, let's go to the festival and have some delicious food."

Wakaba Mutsuki stood there, stunned, and shook her head, saying, "No, Dad said we can't go to the Tokyo Lantern Festival today."

Although she really wanted to go.

But that definitely won't work.

She needs to be obedient.

"Smack!"

Wakaba Mutsuki covered her reddened forehead, staring blankly at Riki who was snapping her fingers.

"Let's put that aside for now, what about my friend's money?" Riki asked.

What's with your tears? And what's with that expression? Can these things save the cucumber world?!

Wakaba Mutsuki stared blankly at Riki, who reached out and took her hand, saying, "Let's go, we're going to watch the festival."

Wakaba Mutsuki hesitated for a long time, looking at the smiling Riki, and then her toes involuntarily moved forward.

"Okay." Wakaba Mutsuki nodded gently, a faint smile on her face.

"Okay, let's go then."

Riki jumped down from the first floor, stretched her hand upwards, and said, "Jump down, I'll hold you."

Wakaba Mutsuki suddenly thought of Romeo and Juliet, was their meeting also like this?

Looking down at the somewhat high garden below, Wakaba Mutsuki closed her eyes and jumped down, landing in a warm embrace after a brief fall.

"Hmm? I think I'm hearing something from the garden?"

Upon hearing the maid's voice, Riki stiffened with tension as Wakaba Mutsuki in her arms also tensed up.

The maid quickly came over, but seeing that the garden was empty, she looked up at Wakaba Mutsuki's room.

Did the young lady drop something down there?

It's best not to bother her, otherwise the master will scold the servants.

Riki and Wakaba Mutsuki both breathed a sigh of relief outside the mansion's walls.

"Looks like we've cleared the level," Riki said.

Why is everyone else's grand escape so exciting, while I can only sneak around and run away with a pretty girl?

Am I really not a dragon?

Riki felt Wakaba Mutsuki tug at his clothes from his arms.

"Riki, I'm not wearing shoes," Wakaba Mutsuki whispered. She had just returned to the bedroom and had taken off her shoes and socks, revealing her delicate little feet to the air.

"It's okay, I borrowed a bicycle from Maomao." Riki pointed to the bike path ahead and put Wakaba Mutsuki on the back seat.

Wakaba Mutsuki felt the bicycle start moving, she hugged Riki's waist and asked, "Where are Sakiko and Su Shi?"

"They're waiting for us at the festival; we can go there now," Riki said, turning to look at her and asking, "Are you looking forward to it?"

Wakaba Mutsuki's eyes softened, and she nodded gently, leaning her head against Riki's back, her light green hair shimmering in the sunset.

"Yes, I'm really looking forward to it."

"Then we need to speed things up!"

Riki stood up and pedaled the bicycle that Kaname Runa hadn't used much.

Don't get me wrong, Riki isn't a minotaur; she's just that if she doesn't hurry, she'll miss the Tokyo Lantern Festival fireworks.

"The fireworks are going to start at six o'clock tonight. Let's see if we can get there in ten minutes." Riki said to Wakaba Mutsuki in the back seat, "Hold on tight!"

"Um!"

Wakaba Mutsuki hugged Riki tightly around the waist, buried her head in Riki's clothes, and felt the wind blowing across her face. She gently opened her eyes, which she had closed nervously, and looked at the city in front of her that was familiar yet felt like she was seeing it for the first time.

All of this is because of Riki.

Darkness fell quickly. On the seaside road, Riki saw the last rays of the setting sun sink into the sea, and at the same time heard the cheers from the bright festival in the distance.

This round is truly my fault.

Looks like we'll miss the fireworks.

Riki stopped his bicycle and heard a sharp sound in the night sky. He looked up and saw a fiery snake winding its way into the sky and suddenly burst into bloom, spreading outwards. Fireworks bloomed, and a second later he heard the sound of fireworks exploding beside him.

After the first firework burst open, sparks continued to rise from the ground and bloom in the night sky.

"Sorry, I missed it," Riki said, turning her head.

Wakaba Mutsuki stared blankly at the fireworks blooming in the night sky, her eyes seemingly lit up. She only paused when she heard Riki's words, then turned to look at Riki and gently shook her head.

"The fireworks here are beautiful too," Wakaba Mutsuki said sincerely.

Riki smiled and said, "That's good. There's something even better coming later. The biggest one is at eight o'clock—I mean, the biggest fireworks."

The Eight-Foot Lady—oh no, it's a firework called 'Hachishaku Dama'.

You can tell it's top-notch just from the name.

Riki didn't know if she could handle it.

Riki stepped on the pedal and said, "We're going to keep going."

"Um!"

Riki was unfamiliar with the roads in Tokyo, Wakaba Mutsuki was also a sheltered young lady who knew nothing. She had to ask Nagasaki Sose for directions on her phone for a long time before she finally saw Toyokawa Sakiko and Nagasaki Sose on the roadside.

"Great, you've finally arrived." Nagasaki Sose quickly came over and said.

I'm here to end this festival.

Riki felt that Nagasaki Sose would be furious if she said it, so she decided to wait until later.

"Sorry to keep you waiting, now we can go and explore the festival." Riki got out of the car.

Let me experience the festival culture of the anime/manga world.

Wakaba Mutsuki didn't have shoes, but there were many things for sale at the festival, so she bought a pair of Wooden Clogs from a nearby stall. Nagasaki Sose watched Riki as she helped Wakaba Mutsuki put on the Wooden Clogs.

Why are you looking at me?

You should check around to see if there are any perverted prison guards.

Riki felt that Nagasaki Sose lacked vigilance.