The sky gradually darkened, yellow clouds veiled the sun, and the rising and falling evening glows in Tokyo's sky heralded the light.
Uesugi Sakura, carrying the 50,000 yen tutoring fee he got from Uncle Sakihara, met Hanamaru Hanabi by the pond in the garden.
Sakihara Shion was right by her side.
"Is this something to eat?" Uesugi Sakura took the small package from Hanamaru Hanabi's hand and looked it over carefully on the transparent box.
The individual confectionery inside was colorful and exquisitely adorned.
Miss Sakihara placed her hands in front of her and said, "Hanabi made this wagashi with me this afternoon."
Uesugi Sakura diverted his gaze, nodded to her, and said, "Thank you, Miss Sakihara. The confectionery is so exquisite that it feels like an artwork."
Sakihara Shion smiled and said, "You should save that compliment for Hanabi. She made it especially for you."
Uesugi Sakura glanced at Hanamaru Hanabi, whose eyes always carried a lively sparkle.
