Following the matsuri's expert, the S Queen Sakuya, the group moved toward what would be their first game. Kingyo-Sukui, also known as the Goldfish Golden fish scooping.
Every one eye shone, but for a different reason; from Alex's group, it was because they didn't want to let the other surpass them; some were even thinking of cheating. As for Saeko, the reason why her eyes shone was because of what would happen soon when the first group would discover that they were unable to cheat in this game.
Silveria, with her sharp senses, noticed this detail, and the first impression she had about these games being boring vanished, and she joined Saeko. The two began to giggle as they watched Sakuya go first secretly; the result, she caught four fish in five attempts. She noticed that something was amiss; she could not use mana to catch more fish; naturally, she didn't inform others about this and let Luna play next; and the result, she only caught two fish in five attempts.?
''I'll be lucky next time.'' She said before letting Maria play; next, the latter did not immediately play; she observed her two friends, and seeing them trying to show any emotions, she understood that something was not right.?
When she played, she knew why snorting Maria tried to use tricks to win, to catch more fish but in the end she only caught three in five attempts.?
Next, it was Gracier's turn; the little princess decided to beat her sister-in-law but failed miserably, she only caught one fish in five attempts, and she was not happy. She tossed the paper scooper violently on the ground.?
''That's unfair. I can't use mana to strengthen the paper scooper to catch more fish.''?
Alex's eyes widened while Sakuya, Luna, Maria, Saeko, Silveria, and the stall owner, an old man, laughed. It was then the old man explained.?
''Ojo-chan, it's to stop people from cheating; we made a special paper scooper. There is a material inside the paper scooper that stops mana from entering it. What do you think isn't cool like this nobody can cheat only pure skill work here.''?
''It's very cool,'' Alex replied with a smile before attempting in turn, and the result was he caught four fish in five attempts, the same as Sakuya.
Saeko also showed her skills by catching four fish, putting her on the same level as Alex and Sakuya. Finally, it was Silveria's turn; others mocked her, saying they thought she wouldn't have played with how she talked a few minutes ago, but the silver-haired beauty ignored them and easily won the game; she got five fishes in five attempts making her the winner of this game.?
The group moved next to the water balloon fishing game: Yo-Yo Tsuri. In this game, it was Sakuya, the winner with five water balloons, hooked in five attempts. She was followed by Silveria (5), Saeko (4), Alex (4), and the others, who hooked three water balloons each.
The group final game of the day was a Shateki, a shooting game. Naturally, Alex was the first in this game as he got 5/5; following the shooting master was Silveria, who also got 5/5; the 3rd person with the most shoot was Gracier, 4/5; the result was understandable as the little princess was a skilled archer. Sakuya, Maria, and Luna ended fourth with 3/5. Amazingly Saeko was really bad at a shooting game as one of the five attempts; she only got one hit. The Eastern princess was so ashamed that she refused to talk to anyone.?
''Don't be so down; nobody can be good at everything. If you are not good, you should try better or show how awesome you're in the next game.'' Unexpectedly seeing Saeko down, Silveria comforted her, and her words seemed to have worked as Saeko regained her liveliness as the group continued to enjoy their first day of Omatsuri.?
Two hours later, they go back after enjoying their first day to their heart's content.?
''Thank you, Sakuya, it was fun. Let's do better tomorrow,'' Alex said before checking how Incursio was doing; unfortunately, she was still showing no sign of waking up.?
Like this, the first day of the festival passed; the next day, Alex and the girls slept until 10 am as they were tired from yesterday night. After they woke up, they enjoyed a peaceful day at the pool and in the evening they went to the festival where they enjoyed another exciting day.
On the last day of the festival, Alex visited the emperor, Saeko's father, in the morning to say goodbye as he would be leaving soon.?
That evening the group played more games, with Alex being the final winner; he didn't go easy on the girls.?
The crown prince and the second prince were with them; the second prince was not happy seeing Gracier pouting because she didn't win.
''You should allow women to win," The second prince said as he couldn't take anymore. "That's a gentleman thing to do."
Alex looked at him and replied, "The gentleman thing is to treat them as equal challengers and enjoy the game instead of patronizing them."
''Wow! Well said, Dannan-sama.'' Sakuya said as she clung to him. Maria shook her head, seeing Sakuya not hiding her dislike toward the second prince.?
As he could read the mood, the crown prince dragged his brother away after exchanging a few words with Alex.?
The group moved to a special spot from where they could see the whole area where the festival was taking place. From this place, they could enjoy the Hanabi that was about to start.?
''Please be quiet; it was about to begin,'' Sakuya said, and they all looked into the sky.
''Tamaya!" They shouted in unison.
Ta-ta Taratata !!!!?
Arcing fireworks light the sky as rainbows of starlight. It was truly a beautiful sight that has one feel the joy of human creativity.?
Looking at them enjoying the fireworks, Alex felt blessed; it would have been great if all of his friends were here, it would have been perfect if she had been here.?
And just as these thoughts flashed through Alex's mind, she appeared; she was like a celestial descending into the mortal world dressed in that black yukata with a golden obi belt and golden geta sandals. Unexpectedly Nyx appeared when he needed her presence the most; nobody except for Silveria and Alex seemed to feel her presence.?
Overwhelmed with emotions, Alex froze foolishly, staring at her while she looked into the sky, at those fireworks which seemed to shine brighter as though worshipping her, and she said.?
''Beautiful.''?
''Indeed.'' That was the only one he managed to muster as he was still overwhelmed with emotions.?
''Thank you. This was the most wonderful surprise I have ever had. Really thank you.'' Alex said as he stood next to her, enjoying the beautiful fireworks.
''You welcome. I'll always be here for you.'' Nyx added and continued to enjoy the fireworks. Alex said nothing other than nodding his head; tonight couldn't be more perfect. He had a fantastic festival.?
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