On the fifth month, Haruka wanted to bring the children to a local fireworks festival somewhere in Iwatobi (which he said that it was just a walking distance from the orphanage) but the manager of the orphanage did not approve that because of the safety of the children.
"Too bad, the children can't go." He sighed as he sat beside you after practice.
"I can't go as well." You sighed and he looked at you confused.
"No one will take care of the children. I would want to go, but without the children, I would feel empty. I wanted them to come as well." You looked at him gloomily and for once, Haruka had this impulse to do something about it.
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After practice, he pulled you and the children out from the back door to visit the festival. You were shocked by his sudden impulse and it made you afraid on where this was going.
"H-How about the children? I don't think we can keep track of them…" You looked at him intently because you were not used to breaking rules inside the orphanage.
"It's fine. Relax. I brought back-up!" Makoto said while patting your back along with a red-haired girl at his back and Makoto quickly introduced you to Kou, who used to be the team manager back in high school.
"M-Makoto?!" You looked at him surprise. "I-I thought you were in Tokyo?!"
"Just came by to visit my parents and… because someone asked me to help." Makoto looked at Haruka giving him a warm smile while in response to that, Haruka looked away embarrassed and turned back to the children.
"Children, meet Uncle Makoto and Auntie Kou." Haruka said to the children.
"Hi Uncle Makoto! Hi Auntie Kou!" The children smiled and waved their hands.
"These two will be our guide for today, so please stay near them." Haruka said making sure the children can hear him.
"Okay!" the children gave a big salute.
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While, Makoto and Haruka were taking the children around the festival, Kou forced you to change into your yukata.
"A-Are you sure the children will be okay?" You asked Kou for the seventh time and Kou sighed in response.
"Yes, Haru and Makoto are taking care of them... You do know that Makoto has a lot of experiences on handling children!" Kou replied assuring you that everything will be fine.
"A-Alright…" You looked at her with a smile.
"All done!" Kou smiled as she tied your hair in a bun while adding [your favorite flower] clips on it.
"You look really cute [Name]! Wait, till Haruka-senpai sees this!" Kou took you by the hand and lead you out of the dressing room excitedly.
"W-Wait… K-Kou-san…!"
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After meeting up with Makoto and Haruka, Kou pulled you in front of Haruka.
"What do you think?" Kou asked him and you blushed in response.
"It's fine." Haruka said and he looked away but Makoto went near you and whispered to your ear.
"He likes it." Makoto whispered to your ear causing you to look away from embarrassment.
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Kou split the children into groups. Kou would take care of Seto and Megumi while Makoto took care of Satoshi and Syu. Leaving Mikuru, Minami, Souichi and Miyu, with you and Haruka. The three groups separated to different places and making sure the children enjoyed the festival since they rarely got the chance to go out from the orphanage.
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Later, all of you meet up again near the beach to watch the fireworks.
"Everyone here?" You quickly took the attendance and noticed that all eight of them are present.
"See? I told you not to worry." Makoto said patting your back.
"Besides, you have Haru with you." Makoto whispered to your ear and it caused you to glare at him.
"Y-You set us up, didn't you?" You looked at Makoto annoyed.
"H-Huh?" Makoto blinked trying to show that he didn't know anything and he started to scratch his chin.
"I-I don't know anything about it haha." He chuckled a bit looking away.
'I knew it!' You thought to yourself ready to give your friend a scolding.
"[Name]. It's starting," You suddenly heard Haruka calling out your name as he brought you near the children.
"Mama! Papa! It's starting!" You heard the voice of Syu then following the other children calling out you and Haruka.
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You looked at the fireworks totally thrilled by its colors and how pretty it looks in the night sky.
"I-It's pretty right?" You turned to look at Haruka who is currently staring at the fireworks.
He stopped upon hearing your voice. And he slowly turned to look at you.
You smiling, wearing a yukata under the fireworks looked really beautiful and his eyes softened when you smiled at him warmly. It was a wonderful sight, he was confused on whether the fireworks were beautiful or if that was just you looking at him with those soft eyes.
That night, you safely brought the children back to the orphanage.