LIGHT

Nagisa didn't know whether to feel happy, panicked, or scared. Her fantasy of going on a date with Fujimura Shougo came true in the most unexpected way, and with a lot of Honoka's help. It wasn't a strictly romantic date, it was a group date that Fujimura's friend Kimata couldn't attend due to a cold.

Honoka immediately noticed when Nagisa's eyes lit up with anticipation at the opportunity. No matter how many practice kisses they had shared, Honoka knew that Nagisa wanted a boyfriend and also a chance with Fujimura Shougo, so she made an excuse to leave them alone.

Now that Nagisa had the chance in her hands, she wasn't going to waste it.

The always friendly Fujimura took Nagisa to the city amusement park. Nagisa was happy! A date at an amusement park was a must in the book! Nagisa didn't dare to hold on to the boy's arm as it happened in her usual fantasies, and perhaps it was for the best, she and Fujimura were mere acquaintances. Even that was thanks to the intervention of the always well-meaning Honoka.

Nagisa and Fujimura rode the Ferris wheel, roller coaster, and other extreme rides. They were having a good time, Nagisa admitted that the soccer player was a very nice companion, but there was something that seemed to be missing. That was the feeling Nagisa had, something was missing there.

Finally she knew what it was.

"I'm glad it's a bit cloudy so it's not so hot," Fujimura said as he looked up at the partly cloudy sky. "I just hope it doesn't rain."

"I don't think it's going to rain, that's what they said on the weather news," Nagisa said a bit nervously. It was a little difficult for her to keep up the conversation with the soccer player.

"We still have time, where would you like to go now, Misumi-san?" Fujimura asked kindly.

"Ah... Well... How about the dart stand?" Nagisa proposed, "I saw that they have some nice prizes."

"Okay, let's go."

Fujimura was the first to try his luck and was able to get the figure of a soccer player that he planned to give to Kimata, a consolation prize for not being able to go to the park with them. Nagisa was a bit more ambitious and wanted that cool blue Battle Ranger doll that was Honoka's favorite. It didn't hurt to mention that Nagisa got Honoka to watch "The Mighty Battle Rangers" with her and she was already a fan.

"Those are tricky shots, Misumi-san."

"Just look at me," a confident Nagisa replied.

Nagisa really wanted that prize for Honoka. Inside her in her heart, she wished that Honoka could be there to see her display her skills. Nagisa liked to show off to her friend, she admitted it herself.

And Nagisa made it. She threw the darts one by one at the specific spots to accumulate more points and she succeeded. The doll was hers! Nagisa jumped with happiness, hugged and kissed the doll and looked around with a joy that she could not contain.

"Honoka look!" The one Nagisa saw next to her for a moment was Honoka, but Honoka wasn't there. The girl blinked a few times before realizing that the one with her was the handsome boy who made her sigh.

But the one Nagisa wanted to see right now was Honoka.

Nagisa didn't know how to react when she saw Fujimura's understandable smile. She turned red but not out of emotion, but out of embarrassment. She stammered a bit and didn't know what to say. For a moment, Nagisa felt sad.

Luckily for the embarrassed girl, Fujimura did know what to say.

"Since you won that award, you should give it to Honoka right now."

Nagisa felt her heart race upon hearing that. And to top off the moment, Fujimura took her phone out of her pocket and showed her a message from Honoka.

[Take care of her, please.]

"I..." Nagisa blushed.

"She must be waiting for you, go."

"But I... Honoka is just my..."

Fujimura smiled with sincere joy and took Nagisa by her shoulder. "Take care of her, please."

Before she knew it, Nagisa was running to the exit of the amusement park. She texted Honoka to find out where she was, and she was very close!

It was enough to see Honoka sitting on a park bench reading for Nagisa to feel her heart pounding. And right at the moment where their gazes met, the clouds parted and light seemed to fall on Honoka.

Honoka was Nagisa's light.

"Hey..." Nagisa greeted nervously.

"Hey," Honoka replied with a beautiful smile.

"Here, it's for you." And Nagisa gave the doll to her.