Raiha:"Yay! Let's go, over there!"

Raiha was flying through the sky, as she looked down, she would see the top of the heads of all who were visiting the festival. Looking down at the blonde hair, she continued giving orders. The poor man complying to all her demands was the one and only Takeda. Maeda was following close behind, awkwardly sipping on a drink. His girlfriend, Matsui was part of a club with other classmates, such as Tsubaki. Isanari, saddened there was no beer, went and played some games to get Raiha some toys. The quints and Fuutarou were following behind the power-given Raiha.

Itsuki:"So, Uesugi-kun. What's that all about?"

Fuutarou:"As punishm-...In exchange for my services in this race. I had Takeda become Raiha's servant for the day."

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{Raiha:"So I can work him like a horse?"}

{Fuutarou:"As many horses as you want."}

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Yotsuba:"Raiha's already kind of scary, isn't she?"

Miku:"Looking at Fuutarou over there, it's not too wild of a statement."

The quints would turn to see Fuutarou with a devilish grin, happy with his revenge.

Nino:"They sure are siblings."

Maeda began to go towards the group.

Maeda:"Will he be alright for the race? Takeda might not last all day."

Fuutarou:"As long Raiha is happy, nothing else matters."

Ichika, hearing this, ran to Raiha and whispered something to her. Raiha then turned around towards Fuutarou.

Raiha:"Big brother, it would make me the happiest girl if you won the race!"

Fuutarou looked down to see Ichika's smile. While it looked genuine, all Fuutarou saw was a smug girl laughing at him from the inside.

Fuutarou:"Why you…!"

Fuutarou then looked up to Raiha's smile. A smile that could one day turn against him. But, Fuutarou believed in his sister. So, he forced out a smile.

Fuutarou:"Y-Yeah, I'll make sure to get that first place! By the way, Itsuki, why do you have your backpack?"

He points at her bag.

Itsuki:"Oh, those are our yukatas, for the Tanabata portion of the festival later tonight."

Fuutarou:"Ah, I forgot about that. I couldn't get one ready for Raiha."

Fuutarou starts looking around.

Fuutarou:"Maybe I could get dad to go get it."

Yotsuba:"We can give her one of the spare ones. They might be a little too big, but we can make it work."

Fuutarou:"Good idea, Yotsuba."

Miku:"I don't know about wearing one right after running."

Ichika:"You'll be fine. You'll look great in it, right, Fuutarou-kun?"

Fuutarou:"Huh? Oh, uh, yeah."

Miku couldn't help but blush, even if it was just complementary.

Fuutarou:"..."

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Miku:"Fuutarou, let's go play that shooting game."

Fuutarou:"Alright, we did pretty well when we…"

Miku:"Ah…"

They both stayed a little awkward. Miku then grabbed on to his sleeve.

Miku:"We did do pretty well, huh? But I think I can do better this time!"

Fuutarou:"...Yeah."

Nino:"Why are they so damned awkward? I'd be dragging Fuu-kun with me."

Ichika:"Why aren't you?"

Nino blushed.

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Yotsuba:"Go, Itsuki!"

Itsuki was participating in an eating contest. No one could have seen the vacuum capabilities of this small girl. At one point, the rest stopped eating.

"The winner is Nakano Itsuki!"

Itsuki:"I got tons of prizes and I'm full. Festivals are so wonderfu-kya!"

In an instant, Nino began dragging her hands across Itsuki's stomach, occasionally pinching it.

Nino:"You'll just get more plump that way."

Itsuki:"It's not that bad!"

Ichika:She has a point. It's not like Itsuki is fat."

Miku:"We have to taste our cooking a lot. Even before I started going to the gym, it's not like my figure was changing."

Yotsuba:"Our bodies are the same!"

Nino:"Really, I'm more surprised we didn't get food poisoning."

Miku begins to sulk.

Miku:"I'm sorry."

Yotsuba:"You really like to eat, Itsuki."

Ichika:"You've been doing that since we were kids."

Itsuki:"Yeah, I believe I started when...ah. Never mind, I don't remember."

Fuutarou:"Hm?"

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Itsuki:"Uesugi-kun, you're taking a lot of pictures."

Fuutarou:"Yeah, Raiha loved looking through the other album back in Kyoto and I couldn't take a lot back during our other trip to the mountains. So, this time I'm taking as many as possible."

Ichika:"Wow, these pictures are really good."

Fuutarou:"Of course, I have to make them pretty for her."

Miku:"You could make money off of this."

Fuutarou's head turned almost 180 degrees to the sound of that with money signs in his eyes.

Nino:"She was joking!"

Miku:"Was I?"

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Ichika:"Looks like time's up. Sorry I couldn't stay for longer."

Yotsuba:"It's fine, good luck!"

Itsuki:"I'll make sure to record the whole thing for you and dad!"

Nino:"It's a shame papa couldn't make it."

Miku:"He's always busy. Must be a really hard job."

Nino:"I already know that. I just wish he spent some time with us."

Miku:"Then you should make him so proud he can't help but give you attention."

Nino:"I should be the one giving you that advice."

Miku:"Don't worry, I'll get there with my own skills."

Nino smiles, forgetting about her wanting to see Maruo in that moment.

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"Hey!"

Fuutarou:"Hm? Who are you?"

As Fuutarou turned, he saw a well-downed man with short red hair that was standing up. He was already in his racing clothes.

"The name's Asun Rito! I'm the guy right before you in the race! I hope to see you showing your bright skills out there in the final stretch!"

Fuutarou:"The what now?"

Yotsuba:"Yeah, it was decided last minute, but you'll be the last one."

Fuutarou:"...Are you kidding me?"

Rito smacked Fuutarou's back.

Rito:"Let's destroy the other classes. I'm gonna keep practicing! Let's hope you're not useless!"

As the man ran off, the only thing Fuutarou could think of was how much he couldn't stand loudmouths like him.

Nino:"You know him, Yotsuba?"

Yotsuba:"A little. We raced each other once, he was right behind me the entire time, so you don't need to worry about his speed. He's the prodigy of the boy's team. He's super honest, but a little weird, too. He didn't go with his friends to the movies because he didn't like acting."

Nino:"What a weirdo."

Fuutarou:"Can't say I like people that can't help being honest."

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Fuutarou:"Why isn't anyone saying anything?"

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Tsubaki:"Cheese!"

Matsui:"That came out, great!"

Irigaku:"Yuuum! This food is great!"

Tsubaki:"Are you enjoying the fest, teacher?"

Irigaku:"It's great! I haven't had this much freedom in so long to just do whatever. I'm so glad everyone gave it their all here."

Matsui:"Will you be joining us for our Tanabata wishes later?"

Irigaku:"Of course! That's after the race, right? You girls got your yukatas?"

Tsubaki:"Yep!"

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"The races will begin shortly! We will start with the girl's rally race, followed by the boy's soon after. We'll finish with the three legged race! All third years participating please change in the lockers."

Fuutarou:"Looks like it's time."

Raiha:"Good luck, bro!"

Fuutarou:"You got it."

Maeda:"Let's win this, Takeda!"

Takeda:"My back hurts…"

Yotsuba:"Let's win this, Miku!"

Miku:"Yeah, let's."

Rito:"It's finally getting here. I'll win no matter what."

Irigaku:"Two of the Nakano's will be racing, this should be interesting."

Now, the time for the classes to show off their skill was fast approaching.

End of Chapter 12