"The blazing summer sun never shows the slightest mercy." It had started in the evening, yet they had somehow arrived here in the morning. Being constantly exposed to the scorching sun was simply a merciless form of torture!
Looking at the people setting up the venue, they did seem to have it even harder than he did, but...
"Is it fun just watching?"
"Of course!"
A bead of cold sweat immediately trickled down Jiu Ming's temple. Looking at Suzumiya Haruhi, who had answered without even thinking, he could only say she was as always—utterly oblivious to the feelings of those around her.
Jiu Ming glanced up at the vicious sun, then looked to the side. "Someone's about to roll his eyes back."
"Hang in there! Kyon, what's with that expression like a fish gasping on dry land?!"
"...I'm... going to get heatstroke..."
In the end, everyone changed locations. A place with air conditioning really was wonderful—though watching other people drink ice-cold beverages was decidedly not!
Damn it, why could humans feast and gorge themselves while he could only stand beside them, watching and smelling the aromas...
"That look in your eyes... Hey, what dangerous thing are you thinking?!" Kyon looked up and saw Jiu Ming's distinctly chilling gaze.
"Mere humans..."
"What?!"
"Why can you eat and drink to your heart's content, while I..."
"Isn't it perfectly normal for a ghost to be unable to eat?"
"Damn it, I want to eat too!!!"
The guests nearby all turned to look at him with strange expressions. If he wanted shaved ice, he could just eat it. No one was stopping him.
"Quit acting like an idiot. Whew, it's so cool in here. Let's spend a pleasant afternoon right here." Lazing back in a chair, Suzumiya Haruhi settled their plans for the rest