Crossover anime, and you call this a slice-of-life story?

They might even start sharing things they think are delicious.

Kaguya Shinomiya seems to have become more open under Tohru's influence, and now she dares to hold onto Shangguan Yun's arm just like him.

Although I blushed with embarrassment at first, I have to admit that humans are creatures of habit.

Over time, it became quite natural, which even Kaguya herself found incredible.

But the joy in her heart surpassed everything; being so close to the president was something she had never dared to imagine before.

'Hmph, I'm definitely going to brag about this to Hayasaka when I get back! I'll make her laugh at me for being such a love-struck idiot!'

Surrounded by the two women, Shangguan Yun's heart gradually began to heat up.

He wasn't some saint; he could clearly sense the two women's affection for him.

I gradually began to agree with my mother's point of view.

They've even started considering how to handle the Shinomiya family's affairs.

He wasn't too worried about Thor, since dragons' thoughts were different from those of normal humans.

Despite Tohru's seemingly fierce rivalry with Kaguya, she is actually able to accept Kaguya in her heart, especially since Kaguya was the one who came first.

'I've heard that the head of the Shinomiya family is a stubborn, stern, and unapproachable old man?'

As for Kaguya Shinomiya's biological father, even though she disliked him, he couldn't just strike him down with lightning like he did with that scoundrel, Hikari Shinomiya.

'Never mind, I'll just tell Mom later that she should handle these family matters.'

Shangguan Yun effortlessly passed the burden to her mother, who was far away in China.

Since the other party is so eager to have a daughter-in-law, isn't it normal for them to help with some minor issues?

After strolling around for about twenty more minutes, the final celebration of the fireworks display was finally about to begin.

Shangguan Yun led the two women toward the best spot to watch the fireworks, secretly using his methods to gather the rest of the people around.

Although she already knew that the president was a superhero, Fujiwara Chika, who was transported there by a mysterious force, still screamed in surprise a few times.

'The president is amazing! She turned us around in an instant! Wait, Kaguya and the president are so close! Tohru too! Wow! Ugh! My love detective blood is boiling!' Her inner thoughts, like her expression, were incredibly rich, almost overflowing from her body.

……

The night is getting darker.

The clamor of the festival seemed to be gently muted by an invisible hand, and a warm, expectant silence filled the air.

The last vestiges of crimson on the horizon were completely swallowed by the deep blue, and the twinkling stars seemed to be waiting for something.

Sudden--

"call out--!"

A sharp whistling sound shattered the silence, and a dazzling golden light, like a shooting star streaking backward, shot straight into the sky, instantly capturing everyone's attention. It paused briefly at its highest point, and then—

"Bang--!!!"

A giant golden flower burst open with a roar, its magnificent petals instantly filling the vast night sky, illuminating every face and every inch of land below as if it were daytime.

Immediately afterwards, countless points of light rushed into the sky, with continuous popping sounds, as if a symphony of light and fire was officially playing its most exciting movement!

"so beautiful!"

Fujiwara Chika stood on tiptoe, her hands gripping Kaguya Shinomiya's sleeves tightly, her wide-open almond-shaped eyes reflecting the countless stars in the sky.

Her exclamation was drowned out by the surrounding chorus of praise, but she still stubbornly tilted her head back, letting the brilliant blue light dance on the tip of her nose.

The canvas of the night sky was completely ignited, torn apart, and then reassembled in an even more dazzling way.

Countless colorful radiances bloomed in competition, only to vanish in an instant, leaving behind a sky full of shimmering starlight and a faint, exciting smell of sulfur.

Crimson like a blazing flame, orange-yellow like a warm sunset, azure like a deep ocean, emerald green like a forest in early spring... the various colors of light alternate wildly, reflecting on people's faces, flickering and shimmering, intertwining with unparalleled amazement and joy.

The enormous ring-shaped fireworks, layer upon layer, resembled halos cast down by deities; the cascading willow-twig fireworks, like the Milky Way pouring down from the heavens; and those that spun, roared, and exploded precisely into intricate patterns, adorned the summer night sky into an extremely magnificent and ever-changing dreamlike kingdom.

Each explosion elicited a wave of gasps from the crowd on the ground, bringing the feast of light and sound to its climax.

Kaguya Shinomiya's shoulder trembled almost imperceptibly when the first firework exploded.

She tilted her head slightly, and her icy blue eyes were instantly filled with the dazzling flames.

His usually aloof face was now filled with pure shock and rapture.

"What a nice view."

This was the first time she had ever watched fireworks up close. In the past, she could only stand on the balcony of her mansion, listening to the explosions and the cheers of the crowd, as if everything was out of place for her.

But things are different now. Her family no longer restricts her from going out, and the people she hates the most have also suffered "divine retribution."

All of this was because of the appearance of this man beside her.

As an exceptionally large, multicolored firework burst open overhead, she subconsciously and very quickly glanced at Shangguan Yun beside her in the intense light.

'This light, so fleeting, yet so beautiful it defies all expectations, and the president... is right beside me now...'

Feeling the warmth from the arms she was still tightly holding, an unprecedented sense of security and excitement intertwined, making her heart beat so fast it almost matched the rhythm of fireworks.

She quietly pressed her other hand to her heart, as if that would suppress the emotions that were about to overflow.

"Oh my god! Cloud! Look at that! It's huge! It's even brighter than my dragon breath!"

Thor excitedly pointed to the sky, his other hand tightly holding Shangguan Yun's arm, his tail tip wagging happily and dramatically behind him.

She has a natural affinity for this kind of bright, energetic, and explosive performance.

'Wow! This is beautiful! Next time I'll try to make a fire breath like this for Yun to see! He'll definitely praise me even more! As for Kaguya, adding her along wouldn't be out of the question.'

As she watched, she even rested her head on Shangguan Yun's shoulder, completely immersed in the joy of sharing.

Chapter 243 Kaguya Shinomiya's Operation is a Great Success!

Yu Ishigami held the two precious figurine gift boxes tightly in his arms and quietly looked up at the sky.

The dazzling light of the fireworks danced and sparkled in his eyes. The warmth brought by this unexpected gift seemed to resonate wonderfully with the magnificent yet fleeting fireworks in the night sky, becoming all the more real and lasting.

'President... Shinomiya-senpai... Tohru-san...'

He looked down at the box in his arms, which was appearing and disappearing in the flickering light, and then looked up at the magnificent scene that was constantly blooming, being destroyed, and being reborn.

'Such a dazzling and lively scene, I actually...feel that it would be nice to be in it.'

A clear, soft, almost blissful smile appeared on his usually gloomy face.

Ai Haibara squinted slightly, watching quietly.

'So magnificent it's almost illusory; exchanging immense energy for a fleeting moment of brilliance—that's quite in line with the essence of fireworks.'

She glanced at the people around her, her lips curving slightly, a hint of detached understanding and quiet satisfaction in her expression.

Kanna tilted her head back, her mouth slightly open in an "O" shape, her delicate pupils completely filled with the fireworks. She remained motionless, completely absorbed in watching, forgetting even the half-eaten candy apple in her hand.

"Bright, bang, so many colors, I love it. The clouds, and everyone else watching together, I love it."

Her heart was simple and pure, and all her feelings were written directly on her cute little face.

Shangguan Yun stood in the middle of the crowd, a relaxed smile on his lips.

His gaze swept across the magnificent and extravagant splendor of the sky, but his eyes lingered more tenderly on the faces of his companions beside him—

Kaguya's forced composure masked her shyness and joy, Tohru's unreserved enthusiasm and dependence, Fujiwara's boundless energy, Ishigami Yu's rare gentle smile, and Haibara's calmness and Kanna's focus.

The fireworks flickered in his deep eyes, eventually transforming into a profound tenderness and contentment.

His heart was at peace, as if the deafening noise and dazzling light and shadow were only there to highlight the perfection and warmth of the moment.

……

The final fireworks display was an unprecedented large-scale volley.

Like countless dragons of light roaring and soaring into the sky, they exploded one after another, forming a magnificent waterfall of light that covered almost the entire sky, illuminating the world as if it were daytime.

Then, the light faded, the sound subsided, and only tiny embers drifted down like golden stardust, eventually merging into the deep night.

All that remained was the faint smell of gunpowder in the air and a faint buzzing in the ears.

A profound silence descended, deeper than before the fireworks, as if the world itself had been silenced by that fleeting moment of splendor.

……

"Huh—? Is it over?"

Fujiwara Chika was the first to break the silence. She slowly lowered her tiptoes, but her hand still gripped Shinomiya Kaguya's sleeve. Her face was flushed with excitement and a deep sense of lingering pleasure.

"You clearly wanted to watch it longer! You're so cunning!"

The applause and cheers around them gradually subsided, the crowd began to stir, and the lights of the festival seemed to soften in comparison.

"It was truly spectacular."

Kaguya Shinomiya softly echoed, the reflection of the fireworks still lingering in her icy blue eyes, sparkling brightly.

The hand holding Shangguan Yun's arm loosened slightly, but not completely, as if still savoring the close warmth and heartbeat just now.

'Is this the end...? The first fireworks I watched with the president... I wish this night could last forever.'

"Hmph, although it can't last as long as my dragon breath, it's still pretty good!"

Thor raised her chin, looking like she was giving a critique, but the excited blush on her face and the still gently swaying tail betrayed her true feelings.

She subconsciously shook Shangguan Yun's other arm, "Yun, let's show you something even more amazing next time!"

Shangguan Yun felt the subtle pull from both sides and couldn't help but chuckle: "Alright, alright, we'll talk about it next time. It's getting late, everyone should head back."

These words served as a signal, and only then did everyone truly awaken from the lingering glow of the fireworks.

"Ah, you're right." Fujiwara Chika finally let go of Kaguya's sleeve and clapped her hands. "I had so much fun today! I ate so much delicious food and saw super—amazing fireworks! The student council president was amazing! Kaguya and Tohru were amazing too!"

Yu Ishigami carefully adjusted the position of holding the two gift boxes, stepped forward, and bowed slightly.

"President, Shinomiya-senpai, Tohru-san, Fujiwara-senpai, and Haibara-san, Kanna... Thank you everyone, I had a very enjoyable day. I'll take my leave now."

His voice was brighter than usual, and the joy of receiving the gift and the time spent together was palpable.

"Be careful on the road, especially on the rocks." Shangguan Yun nodded.

"See you next time, Ishigami!" Fujiwara Chika waved energetically.

Kaguya Shinomiya nodded slightly: "Yes, be careful on the road."

Thor casually added, "Remember to invite Fafnir to come again!"

Yu Ishigami's face showed a subtle expression, clearly thinking of Fafnir's cursed stall again, but he still nodded solemnly: "Okay...okay."

Next up was Chika Fujiwara, who announced energetically, "I'm off too! My parents should be here to pick me up soon! Bye-bye everyone! See you at the end of the holiday!"

She skipped and hopped in another direction, not forgetting to turn back and wave to the crowd.

Soon, only Shangguan Yun, Kaguya Shinomiya, Tohru, Ai Haibara, and Kanna remained.

The noise faded away completely, leaving only the gentle breeze of the summer night and the faint sounds of stalls being packed up in the distance.

Kaguya Shinomiya seemed to realize then that she was still holding Shangguan Yun's arm, her face flushed slightly, and she quickly let go.

"President...then I'll take my leave."

Kaguya Shinomiya was very reluctant to part ways with the student council president, but it was clear that there was no longer any reason for them to continue spending time together.

The fireworks display achieved far more than she had imagined, and it was clear that she had successfully won over the president's heart.

Although they didn't confess their feelings to each other, their feelings for each other had already been expressed.

She was already eager to go back and share today's "battle results" with Hayasaka Ai.

"I will send you back."

Shangguan Yun naturally wouldn't let Shinomiya Kaguya walk back alone.

"Then... I'll have to trouble you, President."

Kaguya Shinomiya did not refuse Shangguan Yun's kindness, as it would be a good opportunity to spend more time with the president.

"Thor, you take Ai and the others home first. I'll go see Kaguya off."

Shangguan Yun said to Thor.

"Okay, but you guys better not do anything bad behind my back."