And so they spent the day happily. Although there had been a small interruption along the way, it did nothing to dampen their spirits. That day, they had no worries or sadness and relaxed completely.
"I had so much fun today! This feels wonderful!" Ruri said, lying on the lawn and looking up at the sky.
Momokusa Harukawa turned to look at Ruri and asked curiously, "Have you never done anything like this before, Ruri?"
Ruri sat up and said with a smile, "No, I didn't have many friends before. I always liked being on my own. Back then, I thought being alone was pretty nice, but after getting to know you all, I realized how lonely I used to be..."
"I really love this kind of life, having friends by my side. I've never felt anything like it before. I'm very happy now!"
After everyone heard Ruri's words, Uzuki Yugao said, "I never imagined you used to be like that, Ruri. I couldn't tell!"
"You're not alone anymore. You have all of us as your good friends. I believe we'll definitely get stronger!" Akagimaru said to Ruri with a smile.
Looking at these innocent children who valued their bonds so deeply, Ruri felt for the first time what it was like to have friends. It was a feeling words could not describe!
"I'm so full! I really stuffed myself today!" Akagimaru said with a smile, lying down on the grass after eating a great many fish.
"Just look at you. Can't you do something about that bad habit of yours? Honestly!" Reika Hyuga said impatiently, looking at her after seeing the state she was in.
"What can I do? Ruri's cooking is just too delicious. Otherwise, I wouldn't have eaten so much!" Akagimaru sat up and said with a