So the school year has ended, Ayanokoji and Mahiru have moved into the third year of study, and in a year they will graduate from school. Mahiru was overjoyed as she took a break from her exams and spent more time with her boyfriend, and Ayanokoji... well, as usual, he didn't care.
Matsuo congratulated them on their graduation, and wanted to offer them some way to celebrate it, but he got a phone call and was told that Eichiro set fire to the school.
(A/N: I know it sounds dumb, but this is fanfiction, so don't look for any meaning here. Although Eichiro probably granted the wish of a thousand small children who hate school, but unfortunately he will be punished, so press F to the young man 🫡)
At the moment, Ayanokoji and Mahiru were sitting in our angel's apartment discussing plans for spring break.
"I have an idea for something to do. What if we go to the cherry blossom festival?"
"Sounds tempting, I heard it's an incredibly beautiful event. Seeing the cherry blossoms would be the perfect way to unwind before the coming summer," Ayanokoji said with a smile.
(A/N: Yes, it didn't seem to you and Ayanokoji was really smiling. I just thought that Ayanokoji would show some emotion, it would be much better for him and also for me. And I hope people don't hate me for cheating on our loved one Kiyopon)
"Exactly! And besides, it will be a great opportunity to take some beautiful photos"
They head towards the park where the celebration is taking place.
Kiyotaka and Mahiru arrive at the cherry blossom park. Their eyes cover the stunning spectacle of a thousand pink flowers covering everything around.
"Kiyotaka, look how pretty! It's just fabulous!" Mahiru said excitedly.
"It's very beautiful here, I used to only read about these trees, but I see them live for the first time"
"Indeed, the view here is mesmerizing. It's such a special feeling to be among the cherry blossoms"
They continue to walk around the park, moving between the cherry trees and looking at other entertainment that the holiday has to offer.
Ayanokoji and Mahiru stop in front of a photo booth where they can take photos.
"Look, Mahiru. We can try on kimono or samurai armor. What do you choose?" asked Ayanokoji pointing at the outfits.
"Let's try both! It will be fun and at the same time we will have funny photos for memory" smiled the girl.
They dress up in costumes and take pictures playfully, making each other laugh, to be more precise, only Mahiru laughed, and Ayanokoji only smiled, but Mahiru had enough of that.
"Kiyotaka" the girl said to the boy. "What's wrong with Mahiru?"
"I need to go away for a while, can you wait for me here?"
"Of course" upon hearing his reply, the girl nodded and ran away in a direction unknown to him.
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Mahiru stopped in front of the thickest cherry blossom tree, under her stood a man she knew, he was dressed in his suit. In one hand he held a blanket, and in the other a basket, soft pillows also lay on the grass. That person was Matsuo, her boyfriend's former butler.
Matsuo smiled upon noticing her, soon the girl approached him and they started talking.
"Good afternoon Mahiru-sama" Matsuo greeted.
"Good afternoon Matsuo-san, I'm sorry if I bothered you"
"It's okay Mahiru-sama, especially since it's a surprise for Kiyotaka-sama, so I'm glad you asked for my help."
"Thanks again, you can go now, I'll do it myself" Mahiru said as she was about to take the things from Matsuo's hands, but he stopped her.
"Are you sure you don't need help?"
"It's alright Matsuo-san, all you have to do is just lay down the blanket and arrange the pillows, it's not difficult" sighing, Matsuo said goodbye to her and left, wishing her goodbye before leaving.
Mahiru had a picnic right under a thick sakura tree that was already in full bloom, surrounded by fluffy pink flowers. Mahiru arranged comfortable traditional-style Japanese pillows on the soft grass and decorated the place with romantic candles left by Matsuo.
"Great, all that's left is to bring Kiyotaka here."
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When Mahiru arrived, Kiyotaka was still standing there.
"Thank you for waiting for me, let's go, we need to visit a place." Taking his hand, she dragged him to the place where the surprise is located.
When Ayanokōji saw the surprise, he was pleasantly surprised by Mahiru's efforts.
"How do you like my surprise, Kiyotaka?" the girl asked curiously. He walked up to her and hugged her, saying, "It's amazing, I knew you were up to something, but you really surprised me. I'm very grateful for such a great surprise." Mahiru smiled and replied, "I remember you talking about how you want to see cherry blossoms, so I decided to prepare a picnic here so that we can enjoy this beautiful holiday together, just me and you."
"Really, Matsuo-san also helped me with my things, so I should thank him too."
"We'll definitely do it later, but for now, let's enjoy the moment," Ayanokoji said, hugging the girl tighter.
Ayanokoji and Mahiru sat on the cushions, positioning themselves so that they could fully enjoy the beauty of the cherry blossoms. The girl began to take out ready-made Japanese snacks that she had prepared for a picnic. Their menu included:
1. Sushi: Mahiru has made various types of sushi, including nigiri (fish slices on rice) and maki (rolls with fish or vegetables inside).
2. Gyoza: These are Japanese dumplings that are steamed and then pan fried until golden brown.
3. Takoyaki: These are shrimp, mussels or octopus grilled and served on a special stick.
4. Oseti: This is a traditional Japanese soup with soaked rice cake and various toppings such as seaweed, seaweed slices and okomugi (sweet rice crumbles).
"Try this, Kiyotaka," Mahiru said as she handed him a delicately decorated plate of snacks. "I tried very hard, I hope you like them"
Kiyotaka took a small piece of sushi and put his mouth on it, closing his eyes to fully enjoy each taste. "It's delicious. Did you actually make it for me?"
"Of course, Kiyotaka" Mahiru replied as she touched his arm. "I know this is the first time you've celebrated the cherry blossoms. So I wanted to create a special moment so that this celebration will remain in our memory."
They continued to enjoy the picnic, enjoying the moment and exchanging affectionate words.
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As the sun went down, Kiyotaka and Mahiru sat where they had their picnic. Their faces were illuminated by the faint ghostly light of lanterns, which were lit gradually, against the background of pink twigs of a tree.
"What an amazing day, Kiyotaka" Mahiru exclaimed, holding the boy's hand in hers. "It seemed to me that time had stopped, and I felt how the flowers sounded and danced around us"
Kiyotaka smiled, enjoying Mahiru's closeness. "Yes, it's wonderful," he agreed, looking into her eyes. "I felt the same"
They continued to enjoy the moment silently as the wind whispered sweet words among the cherry blossoms. Finally, Mahiru turned to face the boy and asked, "Kiyotaka, what do you think of me?"
Kiyotaka froze for a moment, reliving every word he was about to say. He then took a breath and smiled as he replied, "Mahiru, you are the most special and closest girl to me, and it's hard for me to imagine my life without you by my side."
Mahiru smiled, blushing slightly. She touched Kiyotaka's cheek and whispered, "You mean a lot to me too, Kiyotaka. I can't imagine my life without you."
With a piercing sudden sound, the lanterns all around them lit up completely, giving the illusion of shining under a sky adorned with evening stars and cherry blossoms.
"Mahiru, let's always be together" Kiyotaka whispered, squeezing her hand.
"Yes, Kiyotaka" Mahiru replied as she got to her feet and hugged the boy.
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