Tokyo: Am I the only male tenant?

Ginjo Sousuke stopped what he was doing and sat back in his chair.

"Yeah, just give me the bill, and Sousuke-kun will repay me with something else later."

Tomoko Matsumoto moved her jade feet to remind him.

"Of course. I'm just worried that Sister Tomoko's legs might get weak and it might be difficult for her to drive back home."

"Then let's give it a try~"

The wife withdrew her legs with satisfaction, then adjusted her bathrobe and walked towards the cashier.

It was about a few hundred meters from the sushi restaurant to the festival venue, and there were very few people passing by them along the way. It was not because there were few people, but because everyone was heading in the same direction.

Elementary school, junior high school, high school, and college students are all on summer vacation, so this celebration has turned into a super-large summer camp for all ages and schools.

"Are these people really going to the fireworks display?"

"Not necessarily all of them, but it should account for more than 90%."

Matsumoto Sachiko, who was walking beside Ginjō, looked around briefly and asked this question.

Ginjō's "90%" is probably not an exaggeration. At least the people wearing yukatas are undoubtedly going to the fireworks display.

Moreover, couples and tourists with their families probably wouldn't choose this crowded road on such a crowded day.

“I feel like the venue will be very crowded.”

"correct."

In this magnificent and noisy way, they opened Ginjo's first summer festival since arriving in Tokyo.

Following the flow of people, the few people did not go to visit the crowded stalls, but went straight to the river bank of the venue under the guidance of Chie Hoshino.

"Haha, just as I expected, this position has not been taken by anyone yet."

"It seems that my field research has not been in vain. This place may seem inconspicuous, but it is actually a great place to watch the fireworks."

Chie Hoshino ran towards an open grassland. There was a tall ginkgo tree opposite it. She seemed to use it as a reference to mark this location.

After taking their positions, they began to spread mats on the ground.

Tomoko Matsumoto naturally took out an old-fashioned family-style picnic mat, while Chie Hoshino pulled out an outdoor brand picnic mat with fashionable patterns from her bag.

In every sense, the difference in style brought about by age is still obvious.

"Now that we have secured our seats, we can enjoy the fireworks in peace. Before that, let's go to the booth and have some fun~"

"But, we need someone to stay and watch over it, right? Otherwise, with only these few mats, they might be snatched away in no time."

Ginjo asked as he turned his head to see Chie Hoshino licking a candy apple.

Hey, when did you buy it?

"Yeah, Sosuke is right."

Matsumoto Sachiko said this while eating crepes with her nose stained with whipped cream.

So when did you buy it?

"How about I stay here? I walk too slowly and I'm afraid I won't be able to visit many stalls."

Chiaki Hoshino responded with a bowl of steaming shaved ice.

Ginjo looked at them with confusion, as if there was some shop from another time and space around them.

"I'll just stay. This is a paradise for young people to have fun. You should enjoy yourself."

"The snacks and rides at the stalls are no longer suitable for an old lady of my age."

Tomoko Matsumoto patted Chiaki Hoshino's shoulder gently, then smiled self-deprecatingly.

"Is it really possible?"

The three girls turned around almost at the same time and asked Mrs. Xiang.

"No problem. You guys are the protagonists today, so naturally I will stay here."

The lady smiled tenderly at them.

"I'll stay with you, too, Sister Tomoko."

Ginjo Sousuke continued.

"No need, Sosuke-kun. There are too many people here. I am a little worried about these girls, so I would like to ask you to look after them."

Of course, Matsumoto Tomoko wanted to be alone with Ginjō, but considering her daughters and the others, she still felt that it would be safer to have a boy accompany them.

Besides, it was still very early. Even if she wanted to study something in depth with Yincheng, she had to wait until nightfall.

"Wow, Tomoko-san is the best!"

"Mom, I will bring you a lot of delicious food."

"Then I'll trouble you, Sister Tomoko."

Several girls gathered around the wife, chattering.

Since the wife volunteered to stay, Ginjo and his group prepared to head towards the busy stalls.

"Everyone listen to me!"

Chie Hoshino stood in front of them and shouted loudly as if she was mobilizing them before a war.

"You know what? A festival is a battlefield, and you don't have time to think about "I'll eat later" or "I'll play later."

"As long as you have the idea of ​​"wanting to see, eat, or play", don't hesitate to act immediately, so as not to regret it later, do you understand?"

Matsumoto Sachiko and Hoshino Chiaki both nodded with serious expressions.

"Very good, let's go!"

Chie Hoshino took her two sisters' hands and ran out.

It's okay to be in high spirits, but running in a yukata and geta will always make people nervous.

"There are so many people here, watch your step and be careful!"

"Okay──"

Chie Hoshino was so excited that she couldn't hear what Sosuke Ginjo shouted behind her.

After she verbally said okay, she continued forward and quickened her pace.

Although Chiaki Hoshino was in much better condition than when she first went out, it was still difficult for her to keep up with her sister and she was left behind before she had run very far.

"Okay, Qianqiu, just hold my hand. Be careful not to get separated."

As she looked at her sister's back helplessly, Yincheng walked over.

Although Chie Hoshino seems to be in a hurry, there is actually still some time before lighting the fireworks, enough time to enjoy them leisurely.

"Yeah, I'm more in tune with Sousuke after all."

A shy smile immediately appeared on Chiaki Hoshino's face.

"It must be hard for you to deal with Chie all the time, right?"

"It's okay. As long as I'm with my sister, I'll never feel bored."

"I agree with this. She always comes up with some unexpected ideas. But sometimes it makes people a little nervous, right?"

"Yeah, that's why we need guardians like Tomoko-san and Sousuke."

"Haha, that's right, but as long as everyone has fun, that's fine."

Ginjo Sosuke and Hoshino Chiaki were walking and chatting, and at the same time they reminded the two girls in front of them not to run out of their sight.

Chie Hoshino seemed to turn around and say something from time to time, but Ginjo couldn't hear it at all because the noise of the festival was too loud.

When talking about festivals, people think of target shooting, goldfish fishing, drawing lots, etc. These stalls remain the same no matter how many years have passed.

"Sousuke, which stall should we start visiting first? The classic fried noodles? Grilled squid? The chocolate bananas over there look good too!"

Perhaps because she could attend the festival hand in hand with Ginjō, Chiaki Hoshino looked much more excited than usual, looking at the rows of stalls in front of her with sparkling eyes.

"I feel like I want to try every kind of food. Don't you think the food at this kind of festival will be especially delicious?"

"Yeah, I totally understand how Sousuke feels. After all, there are only a few festivals a year, so emotions are naturally higher!"

They were just talking about buying something, but when they looked up, they found that Chie Hoshino and Sachiko Matsumoto were gone.

Yincheng looked around and found that there was a stall with a lot of people around it, and it was obviously more lively than the others.

"Hey, ladies! Can you please spare me?"

"Hoo-hoo! That's an impossible request. I will continue hunting until I run out of ammunition!"

"Hey, Chie-san, please get me that big otter stuffed toy. I really like that character."

"give it to me!"

Ginjo and Hoshino Chiaki squeezed through the crowd and saw Hoshino Chie confidently aiming at the target designated by Matsumoto Sachiko.

The shop owner standing nearby could only stare in amazement at the direction of the bullet. It seemed that this beautiful girl with brown hair was actually a natural sniper.

"Your business is very good, Mr. Manager."

Ginjo Sousuke started talking to him with a smile.

"What are you talking about, young man? How can this be considered a good business? I'm going to lose a lot of money if this continues! Someone come and save me!"

"It's no use saving them. Those two girls are guests. You have to treat them well, right?"

"Hmm? Do you know them? Then please ask them to go easy on them!"

When the store manager asked Ginjo for help, Chie Hoshino had already taken aim at her target. It seems that she will take that one down too?

"Chie Hoshino...lock on the target, aim and shoot!"

After saying something that sounded like something out of an anime, Chie Hoshino pulled the trigger.

The bullet hit the plush toy accurately between the eyebrows, causing it to fall off the shelf in one blow. The audience, including Ginjo, cheered, and the store manager, as expected, screamed.

"Oh, what a great harvest! Uncle, I will come again next year, please take care of me then!"

With her hands full of prizes, Chie Hoshino announced the death sentence to the store manager with a smug look on her face.

By the way, Matsumoto Sachiko was holding the otter stuffed toy that was shot last, looking like she was cherishing it very much.