"You wish to hold the 'Red and White Battle' with the Little Chiba Sword Dojo during the 'Plum Blossom Festival'?" Kiryu's eyebrows showed a hint of surprise.
"Yes!" Chokata nodded vigorously. "The scheduled time is tentatively set for 8 a.m. (2 p.m.) on the day of the 'Plum Blossom Festival.' The location has yet to be determined, but I guess it will be held in the open space at the northeast corner of Yudashima Tenman Temple."
"Mr. Kiryu, if you have the chance that day, you must come and watch!"
"The 'Plum Blossom Festival'..." Kiryu lowered his gaze, looking at the tatami before his knees, with a thoughtful expression on his face.
After a while, Kiryu slowly lifted his gaze and, with a barely noticeable small movement, glanced at Aoto...
"...Very well." Kiryu smiled gently, "If I have the time, I will definitely come and see."
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