Hidan no Aria, Vol. 02: Blazing Diamond Dust by Akamatsu Chuugaku

Author:Akamatsu Chuugaku [Chuugaku, Akamatsu]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Baka-Tsuki
Published: 2013-04-03T00:00:00+00:00

We arrived at the man-made beach.

As I expected, this place was empty.

This is, as the name suggests, an artificial beach, but because it's forbidden to swim, fish, or barbecue, nobody comes.

I thought that this would be a nice place to watch the Disney fireworks show, but...

"...I think it ended already."

Looking at the air above the Disneyland, at the shore of Tokyo Bay, we could only see the smoke left behind by the fading fireworks.

Bringing her all the way here, only to see this...How embarrassing.

"...I'm sorry. It's all because I was late."

"No, no. Kin-chan isn't in the wrong. I was walking too slowly."

Shirayuki was using her normal Shirayuki method of speaking, not blaming me at all...

But in those eyes, were a trace of disappointment.

"And also, while I was walking...I was reminiscing of our past, so it's fine. I'm fine with just hearing the sound. I could see the fireworks, in my heart."

Shirayuki smiled at me gently, as if she was comforting me.

"Our...past?"

"That's right, the Aomori fireworks festival."

"Ah, that. The one I brought you to...and the one where we got reprimanded severely, afterward."

That was when we were five...the time I forced Shirayuki to come with me.

Now that I think about it, I also used a fireworks festival as an excuse to bring her out.

Did I do the same thing without realizing it?

"...At that time...Kin-chan also brought me out of the Hotogi,"

Shirayuki said. *Chi*, she stepped on the sand, walking towards the sea.

Even though she's on sand, which is hard to walk on, her gait is still so beautiful.

The night breeze--

Lightly brushed through her tied up hair.

"I still remember the fireworks from that night, so don't worry. Today...I had some expectations too...but, even if there are no fireworks, it's fine. Whether we're at this sea under the moonlight, or even at home, it's fine."

Saying this, Shirayuki turned her back to the stars.

"Because, Kin-chan is by my side."

That smile was genuine. That smile, made while thinking of me, was completely genuine.

Shirayuki...

I... For someone like me...

Can't be a Butei, and can't be a normal person, just a screw-up.

Not only was I late, but I also started playing around with you. Also, I couldn't even let you see one firework. That's the kind of guy I am.

Yet, you don't even have one complaint to give.

You're not angry at all...yet you can wholeheartedly smile for me, and forgive me.

How compassionate could you be.

This...

Instead, this just makes me want to do more for you.

"Shirayuki."

"Yes?"

Hearing me call her name, Shirayuki walked over.

"Aren't you cold? It's cold, isn't it. It's very cold, to be more accurate. Alright. Wear this, and wait for me."

I took off my jacket, and placed it on Shirayuki's shoulders. There was no need for words.

"Kin-chan? Won't you be cold, Kin-chan?"

"I've already prepared myself to be hot, don't worry. I'm going to run a bit."

Before Shirayuki, not really understanding, could speak one word--

I ran towards the station, kicking up the sand.

Leaving my client in the middle of such an empty, wide space may not be too wise, but well, the enemy doesn't exist anyways.

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