A fan dance came to an end.
Kamisato Ayaka returned to Rita's side with a hint of anticipation.
"How... was my performance?"
"Since it was my first time performing before people, there may have been... many shortcomings. If you thought..."
Standing beside her, Kamisato Ayaka felt somewhat uneasy. She wanted today's ending to be as perfect as possible, but she did not know how she appeared in Rita's eyes.
After all, she treasured this friend very much...
"It was wonderful, truly beautiful! Like a fairy of the forest, a spirit of dance. Rita is honored to have witnessed such a sight at the beginning. I loved it."
Rita answered her with complete sincerity.
The two of them were similar, yet not quite the same. No matter what, they got along very well.
Even... she seemed to be having thoughts she could not quite control...
"I'm glad you don't dislike it!"
Seeing that Rita was not merely being polite, Kamisato Ayaka relaxed.
"Then... let's head back now!"
The sky had already darkened. This day... had finally come to an end.
"Mm."
Rita and Kamisato Ayaka walked side by side, slowly making their way back to Inazuma City only when the moon appeared.
The day had passed so quickly. In the blink of an eye, it was already gone, and time could not be held onto at all.
Yet it also seemed to have passed slowly. This would become Ayaka's most precious memory. Every time she recalled it, she would surely be happy.
"Meeting you was my good fortune, Ayaka's."
At last, Kamisato Ayaka gathered her courage... and broke the silence.
"Mine too!"
Meeting you was my good fortune too.
So please, rest assured!
I received your fan dance and your feelings completely, and... I will never forget them.
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