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Chapter 3
He skipped happily beside her.
Haruka was very glad to have spent his birthday with his close friend and teacher. Fortunately, his family was kind enough to believe that he would last a day in the amusement park on December 24th.
Tateyama-sensei had run off to the roller coaster after being told that everything would be Haruka's treat. Takane would glare at the man's retreating shadow and whispered, "Die old man," to herself. They exchanged curious glances after a sneeze echoed throughout the park.
Takane curled up her arms across her chest as Haruka delightedly skidded past the chain of stalls. She scowled as happy couples and families filled the park. The dark haired boy halted as soon as his eyes fell on a certain plushie.
"Oi Haruka, what-"The twin tailed girl patted him on the shoulder. "You want that?" She raised a brow as she pointed at the triceratops plushie sitting on one of the stall's shelves.
"No, Takane. It's fine-"
"Mister, let me try this game!" She called to the attendant, biting her lips as she rolled up her jacket's sleeves despite the cold climate. The store owner gave her the toy shotgun and greeted warmly at the pair.
"Ojou-chan, good luck!"
But the pleasant smile dissolved into bewildered expression as the triceratops plushie fell down from the top shelf after one blow.
"I want the prize, now," she commanded firmly. The man gulped his dry throat and in a second, the plushie was found on her hands.
"Wow, Takane. That was so cool! You were so awe-mmph!" The soft stuffed dinosaur silenced him and he held it. He watched as Takane tapped her foot on the ground. "Quit the yapping! It's your birthday, remember?"
"Is this my gift?" he mused.
But before the boy could thank her, she kicked off but kept her pace still so that her close friend could catch up. He smiled heartily.
He stared at the twin tailed girl's back and hugged his new plushie.