"Big Brother Kujyo, time to get up! We still have an adventure to go on!"
Sometimes, while Toru Kujyo was still asleep, Hanabi would quietly take out her camera, snap a few "unflattering pictures" of his sleeping face, then hide the camera away with a giggle. Although Toru Kujyo noticed, he never called her out, simply letting her have her little pranks. These affectionate exchanges filled their journey with laughter.
After several days of travel, they finally reached their destination-Cherry Blossom Street. Just as Toru Kujyo had said, the city was bustling and beautiful. Tall buildings stood in neat rows, and cherry blossoms bloomed on either side of the streets. Pink petals danced on the breeze, creating a dreamlike scene. People streamed through the streets, shops lined every corner, and the air carried the aromas of food and flowers.
Hanabi was completely awestruck by the sight. Her eyes widened, her little mouth fell open, and delight covered her face. She had never seen such a beautiful city.
"Wow... Big Brother Kujyo, it's so pretty here!" She tugged at Toru Kujyo's clothes and bounced excitedly. "Let's go have fun! I want to look at those shops over there!"
Looking at Hanabi's lively smile, Toru Kujyo felt all his frustration melt away. He knew that, for Hanabi at least, this journey was a perfect "adventure."
"All right, let's go have some fun." Toru Kujyo took Hanabi's hand, and the two joined the bustling crowds of Cherry Blossom Street.
The setting sun bathed all of Cherry Blossom Street in a dreamlike pink and gold. Standing before a villa's wrought-iron gate, Toru Kujyo carried Hanabi effortlessly on his back as he studied the exotic building before him. Its white walls glowed warmly in the slanting sunlight, and welcoming light shone through the half-closed shutters