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The surrounding women all had wide, sparkling eyes as they watched the scene unfold.

"How romantic!" They never thought a scene straight out of a TV drama could play out right before their eyes.

Besides, the two of them were indeed very easy on the eyes.

Silence.

No one in the crowd spoke a word; they just watched quietly.

After a long while—

I finally released Kurumi.

"You pervert, In front of everyone, how could you do that to me."

Kurumi panted, cursing softly.

At this moment, her legs were trembling slightly, weak, and she could only curl up in my embrace.

I looked at Kurumi's flushed face and hazy eyes and found it somewhat amusing.

"Weren't you enjoying it quite a bit?" I whispered a few words in Kurumi's ear, making her bury her head in his chest in shame.

She didn't dare to look at anyone.

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"Kyoya. That's not fair! I want kisses too!" Tohka said, aggrieved.

"I-I want one too..." Even Yoshino weakly raised her small hand and said with courage.

Hearing this, I couldn't help but twitch my lips, having no choice but to give each of them one. However, because Sawa, Mana, and a few other girls were too shy, it was temporarily left at that.

After appeasing the girls' emotions, I then led them to other places.

"It's getting late now. We should head over before the fireworks start," Kotori said.

"Eh? Does Kotori-chan have a place she wants to go next?" I was already prepared to accompany the girls for as long as they wanted.

"Not really. I've booked the entire rooftop seating with my funds. We can go there now to wait and watch the fireworks festival."

Hearing Kotori's grand gesture, I praised her with a smile, then continued, "Since that's the case, let's head over now."

"Let's buy some food on the way! Otherwise, when the fireworks start, we'll just be staring blankly," Kotori suddenly suggested.

"That's right!" Tohka nodded seriously, fully agreeing.

"Then let's go. But remember not to stray too far. After you've bought your things, gather on the rooftop."

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After giving her instructions, Kotori took the lead, and I and the other girls followed closely behind.

However, at the beginning, everyone was still walking together, but as the crowd grew larger, everyone dispersed to buy food and unknowingly got separated.

By the time I had finished buying things for Yoshino, I realized that everyone's positions were a bit too scattered.

"Oh dear? Where did everyone go?" Yoshinon waved its two short arms.

Even Kotori and Yoshino were stunned. 'How did everyone disappear in the blink of an eye?'

"Kotori, you take Yoshinon. I'll go find Tohka and the others."

"Mm, I know."

After Kotori nodded in agreement, I handed her all the various snacks I had just bought, then squeezed into the crowd.

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Before long, a broadcast sounded.

"Thank you for your patience. The summer festival's fireworks display is about to begin. Please proceed to the viewing points in an orderly manner."

"Great! It's finally starting!"

"Let's go! We have to grab a good spot."

"Quickly."

Hearing the broadcast announcement, the crowd instantly erupted into a frenzy, forming a tide heading towards the viewing platform in the blink of an eye.

On the other side, facing the surging, dense crowd, I raised an eyebrow. With a thought, a wave of exploratory magic power instantly covered the entire Tengu City.

Three seconds later, he had found all the scattered girls.

After locating all the girls, I immediately set off, squeezing through the crowd.

At a corner, I found Tohka, who was looking around, looking somewhat dazed and cute.

"Tohka," I called out.

"Kyoya," Hearing the familiar call, Tohka turned around with a beaming smile, trotting over and hugging me. "That's great! I thought I wouldn't be able to find you all..."

"Don't worry. No matter where Tohka is, I can find you," I said, hugging the girl in my arms and comforting her with a smile. Then, my figure transformed into a streak of light, carrying Tohka and flying towards the rooftop.

A few seconds later, I brought Tohka to Kotori's side and, after informing her that he was going to find the other girls, he dived into the crowd again.

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Not long after—

By the stairs of an overpass, I found a weak girl dressed in a light pink kimono, squatting on a bench.

"Yuzuru." I quickly walked towards the girl.

"Kyoya," Seeing the newcomer, Yuzuru smiled and tried to stand up, but suddenly stumbled and fell into my embrace.

"This is... an injury?"

Helping Yuzuru sit back down on the bench and noticing her slightly swollen ankle, I couldn't help but frown. "Mm, I was in a hurry just now and accidentally twisted my ankle," Yuzuru said, her lips tightly pursed, in a low voice.

Hearing this, I took off Yuzuru's wooden clogs.

Then, holding the girl's foot, I simultaneously cast a healing spell and gently kneaded it. "How is it now? Is it better?"

"Gratitude. It doesn't hurt at all anymore. Thank you, Kyoya," Yuzuru smiled gently and thanked him.

"What's there to be polite about?" After helping Yuzuru put her wooden clogs back on, I took the girl's small hand and stood up.

"Come on, Yuzuru! Let me give you my princess carry!"

As I spoke, a smile appeared on my face, and I directly scooped Yuzuru up in my arms.

"..." Yuzuru's eyes widened in a cry of surprise, her cheeks flushing a bright red. As if being burned by fire, it was incredibly hot, appearing extremely alluring.

"Hold on tight, Yuzuru,"

I even gave her a deliberate bounce, scaring the wicked little thing in my arms into clinging tightly to my neck.

Her small head rested on my chest, so shy she was almost dripping blood—and even her breathing became much heavier.

"Be good, You can't move around at this time,"

Hearing my words, Yuzuru's heart was filled with even more shyness and happiness. Although she had been held like this by me before, this was a completely different feeling.

Now, the girl finally knew how Kurumi felt when she was bullied in front of everyone.

This feeling was a bit too embarrassing.

"Mm..."

A moment later, Yuzuru, with the appearance of a small bird leaning against a person, hummed lightly, giving her answer.

And just as I was carrying the girl toward the rooftop, two female staff members—badges hanging from their necks and manuscript paper in hand—walked up to them.

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