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The Brother Who Wants to Escape the Candy House VS The Sister Who Wants to Eat It
At the center of Sakuramura Oura Station, five main streets extend in different directions.
Ibuki and Hinata first headed towards the main street to the southeast because it was closest to their homes, which were next to each other.
The southeastern part of Sakuramura is an area where many traditional houses remain, despite the ongoing urban development.
During the catastrophic night in Shinjuku ten years ago, the southeast suffered the least damage.
In contrast to the upscale northeastern part of the city, the southeastern streets have a more familiar and friendly atmosphere, with many welcoming shops.
Naturally, the stalls there are vibrant and entertainment-oriented,
drawing families and elderly couples out for a stroll to enjoy the festival to the fullest.
For Ibuki and Hinata, who had lived there since childhood, the lively atmosphere was both nostalgic and fresh.
They walked from the southeastern end of the bustling main street towards the station at the center.
“With this crowd, we’ll be lucky to cover two main streets in a day,” Ibuki commented.
“Yeah, I didn’t expect it to be this crowded on the last day,” Hinata replied.
“People have come from all over, especially from the west. It’s pretty wild over there.”
“Oh, that’s right. The two western main streets are close to the Tenth Division, making it a prime spot for sightseeing,”
Hinata agreed.
The pair showed a mix of local familiarity and surprise at the crowd.
Perhaps due to their confident demeanor or their noticeable appearance, a woman managing a food stall turned her attention to them
and widened her eyes in surprise.
“Oh my! Isn’t it Ibuki and Hinata?”
“Huh?”
Hinata turned to look, followed by Ibuki, who nodded in recognition.
“Oh, it’s been a while, ma’am,”
“Uh…,”
“She was in the elementary school,” Ibuki whispered, and Hinata nodded, remembering that they had played together a few times as children.
She hadn’t recalled immediately because she was three years younger and hadn’t interacted much with Ibuki’s classmates.
Seeing their recognition, the stall owner spoke loudly,
“My goodness, you’ve both grown so much! You were always close back then, and it’s nice to see you still are! I was worried since I hadn’t seen Hinata lately!”
“Ah, haha… Thank you,”
Hinata replied with an awkward smile as more adults peeked out from behind the stall, drawn by the loud conversation.
“Wow! From the Soehi family! I heard you became the Excia! Congratulations!”
“Ibuki, you’ve become so handsome! Come, come!”
With a feeling of amusement at the small-town atmosphere, Ibuki and Hinata approached the stall as they were called over.
Despite not paying, they were handed yakisoba and shaved ice, which seemed out of season for early spring.
Grateful for the free food and hospitality, Ibuki and Hinata felt the festive spirit, though they also sensed the town’s casual, somewhat haphazard nature, prompting a wry smile.
It is said that people are generally kind to the strong, and childhood friends were no exception, showering them with attention and admiration.
Known for standing out since childhood, Ibuki and Hinata had grown significantly in looks and careers, making them local heroes.
As they parted from the stall, one of the fathers among the group of adults pointed to a nearby tent,
“They’re having mini-games next door. Go check it out!”
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“Okay… Thanks…”
Exhausted from the attention, they obediently entered the tent.
“Finally, it’s over,” Ibuki thought as he looked up, only to stop at the sight of a banner inside.
Churros Game Venue
Ibuki thought,
“No way, that’s not a mini-game.”
He was sure Hinata, standing stiffly next to him, was thinking the same thing.
Churros Game… with onii san… WITH ONII SAN!?
Hinata’s thoughts were entirely different.
“Welcome!”
A cheerful woman at the stall greeted them with a big smile.
Her voice snapped Ibuki back to reality.
“No way… It’s just a confusing name. The game must be a proper mini-game,” .
“It’s a simple game where you both eat churros from each end,”
“That’s not a mini-game一”
“What!? With onii san!?”
“Hinata?”
“Ah! No, I mean, it’s not that, onii san… hehe,”
Hinata stammered, blushing and smiling sheepishly. She quickly turned to the stall woman,
“This game is inappropriate in terms of morals and ethics. So一”
“Our churros are incredibly delicious. Everyone leaves happy after the game,”
“一I’ll do it!”
“Hinata chan!?”
Ibuki was shocked. Had her appetite really won over?
“Wait, Hinata, you can buy churros anywhere一”
“Our churros are magical. The last bite is incredibly sweet and soft. You haven’t tasted anything like it, have you?” t
“Sweet… and soft… ahhh…” H
“Hinata…chan?”
Ibuki was bewildered. Had she really succumbed to her appetite?
Hinata, holding her cheeks with both hands, looked at the woman with her eyes sparkling.
To Ibuki, the stall woman began to resemble a witch from a candy house. He started to panic.
(Calm down… First, I need to snap Hinata out of it…)
Thinking like the clever brother who scattered breadcrumbs in a fairy tale, Ibuki tried to think of a solution.
“Ten! We’ll take ten churros! I’ll pay whatever it costs!” Hinata exclaimed.
“Hinata chan!?”
Ibuki felt like the brother whose breadcrumbs had been eaten by his sister.
“Thank you!”
“Thank you, indeed, you witch!”
Ibuki muttered, keeping the woman at bay for several minutes.
Finally, he managed to drag a thoroughly dazed Hinata out of the tent.
Little did they know that a few hours later, Ibuki would face an arduous escape, while Hinata would enjoy a blissful shopping date.
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