Makoto began to recall the past: "The first time I came to Inazuma by boat, you took me to the Plane of Euthymia."
"At that time, when I saw you draw Musou Isshin, I thought you were going to cut me..."
Raiden Ei immediately shook her head upon hearing this: "That's not true! I never had any thought of causing Makoto DMG."
"Quite the opposite, I want to protect Makoto."
"As long as I am here, no one will harm you."
Looking at Raiden Ei's serious expression, Makoto's heart was filled with Warmth.
"Thank you."
By the time Makoto finished telling Raiden Ei the story, it was already night.
Raiden Ei's birthday was running out of time, nearing its end.
Just then, brilliant fireworks soared high from Naganohara Fireworks, lighting up the night sky.
Fireworks patterns appeared on the boundless sky, a cartoon version of Raiden Ei.
Makoto said with a smile: "I spent a few days making these fireworks, the effect isn't bad, right?"
Looking at the cartoon version of herself in the sky, Raiden Ei looked at Makoto's profile, gripping his hand tighter.
"I really like this pattern, I truly do."
Beneath the crackling fireworks, Makoto took Venti's lyre from his pocket.
He said to Raiden Ei: "Next, please enjoy the lyre performance of 'Kaze ni Naru'."
This song, 'Kaze ni Naru', represented Makoto's youth, and its lyrics also contained what Makoto wanted to say.
Raiden Ei sat quietly beside Makoto, listening intently to the song Makoto had prepared for her.
....
Along this path, we walked and paused, following the traces of youth's drift
...
Now walking through this world, with myriad lingering attachments
Turning over different facets of time, your smile unexpectedly burst into view
...
Seeing you again, in the cool morning light, smiling so sweetly
...
The evening breeze stirs the white hairs at your temples, smoothing the scars left by memories
In your eyes, light and shadow intermingle, a smile brings forth blossoms
...
Makoto was naturally tone-deaf when singing, to the point where it could be described as 'no skill, all emotion'.
But fortunately, Makoto possessed the 'Magical Power Enhancement' Talents, which could comprehensively improve various qualities, making his singing barely listenable.
After the song ended, Raiden Ei remained silent for a long time.
Indeed, one should not casually sing to flirt with girls, or it would crash and burn in minutes.
If you sang well, it was fine, but if you sang poorly, it was a disaster.
Makoto gave an awkward smile: "I didn't sing well this time, I'll practice more when I go back."
Raiden Ei gently shook her head: "That's not it at all. On the contrary, I think Makoto sings very well."
"I didn't speak just now because I was trying hard to understand the meaning of the lyrics."
"I seem to understand a little now. I am willing."
Raiden Ei said seriously, looking at Makoto, word by word.
Makoto:???
He just sang a song, how did it turn into 'willing' or 'unwilling'?
Ei's interpretation this time was on another level.
...
After a brief silence, Makoto looked at Raiden Ei beside him and then asked: "Ei, what is your birthday Wish?"
"My birthday Wish... is to have someone govern Inazuma with me."
As she spoke, Raiden Ei's beautiful purple eyes gazed intently at Makoto.
Makoto knew that Raiden Ei hoped he would stay.
To this, Makoto scratched his head, saying somewhat helplessly: "Ei, you know my current situation, I can't stay in Inazuma for too long..."
Raiden Ei said nonchalantly: "I didn't say I wanted to govern Inazuma with you, but with the little Raiden Shogun."
"Oh... Huh?"
"What? Am I wrong to give birth to the little Raiden Shogun for you?"
...
The brilliant fireworks Bloomed in the sky, illuminating the entire outline of Narukami Island.
The common people used the fireworks to Wish for their families to be safe and sound, or for their love to last forever.
The vast starry river shone brightly, and the myriad lights of homes were warm and harmonious.
Of course, beyond this lively fireworks festival, there were still those who were feeling down.
Human joys and sorrows are not interconnected.
Venti was happily eating hotpot and singing when suddenly Makoto appeared before him.
Before Venti could react, his lyre was swindled away by Makoto.
o(╥﹏╥)o
Couples on the street walked hand in hand, looking very happy and sweet, and even the dogs were in pairs.
Taroumaru, sitting next to Venti, also felt something and howled miserably.
In this grand fireworks festival, the achievement of 'only one person and one dog were hurt' was unlocked.
One could see such a scene: Venti playing sorrowful music, Taroumaru howling along,
Every howl was perfectly in tune.
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