The streets today were exceptionally noisy from early morning.
The chatter of countless people. Merchants hawking their wares. Even cheers heard from somewhere in the distance.
Woken up by the loud noises, Rin rubbed her eyes, pulled back the curtains, and looked out the window.
"…What's going on?"
Rin's eyes widened at the sight of the crowds filling the streets since morning.
The street in front of the guild house, which was situated close to the main road, was absolutely packed with people.
"What's wrong? Whoa…."
Mika, who peeked out from beside the surprised Rin, was also startled by the sea of people outside.
Lia, the only one among them who had experienced the festival before, glanced out the window and spoke.
"It's because the festival starts today."
"Does a festival always gather this many people?"
"…The festival here does attract quite a lot of people."
