The rain gradually lessened, and the summer sunlight pierced through the heavy rain clouds. Although the distinct sound of raindrops hitting leaves could still be heard, it was much softer than before.
Akira looked out, and a few rays of sunlight passed through the dark clouds, scattering onto the small flower garden in front of a nearby residence.
As if the owner hadn't deliberately shielded them, a few delicate plants swayed in the wind and rain but never fell.
In the very center of the flower garden, a cluster of hydrangeas bloomed. The vibrant hydrangeas sparkled under the sunlight, and countless petals looked exceptionally tender after being washed by the rain.
Perhaps it was the sunlight, or perhaps it was always so.
The vibrant hydrangeas stood tall in the rain, and raindrops from the sky fell onto their petals, then slid down into the soil.
"Aki-Kun, it's time to go."
Sajuna walked over with her phone, "It's already our reservation time."
Akira nodded and saw Marin walking next to Wakana.
Marin looked excited, and he didn't know what topic she had discussed with Sajuna, but she seemed very happy.
"Gojo-kun."
Marin leaned closer, "It's time to go."
Wakana nodded, looking at Marin, no longer as shy as before.
"Today was really fun."
"Yes, it was! I also think it was super fun! Today I saw the studio and talked about photography techniques with Shinju."
Marin said excitedly, but she always overlooked the key part of the matter.
After speaking, she looked at Wakana, who was smiling at her, and couldn't help but feel shy.
Marin turned her face away, slowly tucking her golden hair behind her ear, revealing her earlobe with an earring.
With one hand, she gently pinched the ends of her long hair, unconsciously twirling it twice around her fingers, and her words finally came out falteringly.
"Being, being with Gojo-kun, out, also, was very fun."
Wakana, however, stared at Marin's ear, looking at her slightly shy expression, and replied.
"Hmm, being with Kitagawa-san is very fun."
It seemed like this was the first time he had so clearly noticed Kitagawa-san's reaction.
Kitagawa-san also gets shy in front of him, huh.
Was Kitagawa-san afraid to look into his eyes just now?
Could it be that, for Kitagawa-san, his gaze really makes her uncomfortable?
Kitagawa-san is so beautiful, so cheerful, and yet she also gets shy around someone like him!
Wakana couldn't help but think in his heart.
Wakana, after being guided by Akira, gained more confidence, and his thinking clearly became bolder.
Meanwhile, Marin next to him was flushed, screaming wildly in her heart!
It's over, it's over, it's over, it's over!
How did Gojo-kun become so charming!
Gojo-kun's gaze is so intense!
I feel like I can't even look into Gojo-kun's eyes.
Gojo-kun is truly too handsome!
He won't think the way I play with my hair is unattractive, will he?
I should have cleaned my ears before leaving today, right?
Marin secretly glanced at Wakana and found that his gaze had started to wander, and she didn't know what he was thinking, a brighter smile appearing on her face.
Both of them were lost in their thoughts, and for a moment, they both turned their heads away.
"Shinju, where's the umbrella?"
Akira turned his head to ask Shinju, who was carrying a shoulder bag, and then turned to pick up his transparent umbrella.
"Oh, here it is." Shinju took out two folding umbrellas from her bag.
"Here you go, big sister."
Saying that, she handed over a pink-canopied umbrella.
Sajuna took the umbrella Shinju handed her, looked at the transparent umbrella Akira was holding, hesitated for a moment, but in the end, said nothing.
What a pity, it would have been nice if they could have shared an umbrella.
However, Sajuna wasn't too disappointed, after all, she already knew this when she brought the umbrella here.
It was just that when it happened, she couldn't help but feel a pang of regret.
"Wakana, Kitagawa-san, it's time to go."
Akira reminded the two still-shy people on the other side.
Wakana quickly reacted, also taking out the umbrella he had prepared beforehand from his backpack.
"Thank you."
Kitagawa took the umbrella Wakana handed her; neither dared to look at the other's reaction.
So, the five of them walked into the drizzling rain, slowly walking with umbrellas opened in the rain, feeling as if the people around them also became blurred under the cover of the rain curtain.
The rain pattered, and the few people who had been carrying various emotions slowly calmed down, enjoying this rare tranquility.
Akira walked at the front of the group, holding a transparent umbrella. Large raindrops fell on the umbrella surface, then bounced off in all directions, making his surroundings momentarily filled with mist.
Sajuna walked behind Akira, holding a small pink umbrella, looking at his sturdy and tall figure, and her cheeks couldn't help but subtly blush.
After saying goodbye to Marin and Wakana at the train station, only he, Sajuna, and Shinju remained.
The three of them passed a convenience store, and Akira, as if remembering something, turned to ask Sajuna and Shinju.
"Is there anything you want to buy?"
Sajuna and Shinju both shook their heads.
"Then can you wait for me for a moment?"
After getting the approval of Sajuna and Shinju, Akira immediately ran over, holding his umbrella.
"Welcome!"
The convenience store clerk greeted Akira, who came in with an umbrella.
Akira closed his umbrella, gently shook off the rainwater from its surface a few times, and then placed it in the umbrella stand nearby.
"I'll take this."
Akira made his selection and handed it to the salesperson for scanning and checkout.
Sajuna and Shinju watched Akira move around in the store; it looked like he was buying something portable.
Before they could guess what it was, they saw Akira slowly walk out of the convenience store.
"Plop!"
The sound of a huge umbrella opening instantly swept through Sajuna's ears.
"Aki-Kun."
Sajuna murmured involuntarily.
Akira came to her, standing with a smile on his face, looking at Sajuna in her gray dress, small and adorable.
Sajuna's expression was subtle; the pink umbrella she held further highlighted the cuteness that her outfit couldn't hide at all.
She always felt as if Aki-Kun had superpowers. Sajuna looked at Akira, parted her lips, and a lotus-like smile bloomed on her face.
Around them were cherry trees three or four stories high, with lush and well-arranged leaves. Sajuna took two steps forward, her face no longer shy or joyful, only the sweetness in her heart remained.
Sajuna thought that the scene she had suddenly hoped for after leaving the abandoned hospital and getting the umbrella seemed to have magically come true.
Aki-Kun, I really like you so much.
In this misty and hazy June, thank you for always being by my side.