A summer festival.
About
Only during the nights of midsummer does this town turn crimson. The glow of lanterns, the scent of fireworks, the lingering traces of the sunset. The week-long festival nights, held while still clutching the heat of the day, feel somewhat surreal—and every time summer ends, everyone grows up just a little bit. One boy runs lightly through the bustling crowds, while the other smiles gently beside him. Their time together, seemingly opposites yet strangely comfortable, quietly unravels as the festival draws to a close. __________ At school, they hardly ever spoke. Hayato, who laughs at the center of the class and talks frankly to anyone, and Jyutaro, who always wears a gentle smile. Though they shared the same classroom, their paths rarely crossed—until summer vacation began and they happened to meet at the town festival. Hayato is a high schooler born into a long line of pyrotechnicians. To set off the fireworks that mark the festival's finale, he faces gunpowder in the scorching heat by day and runs around the venue by night. While he is bright, friendly, and quick to bond with anyone, he never shows the pressure of being the heir to the family trade. Jyutaro helps out every day at the goldfish scooping stall his parents run during the festival. He enjoys spending the summer nights quietly, speaking kindly to the children and gazing at the red lanterns reflected on the water's surface. On the first day of the festival. After finishing the firework preparations, Hayato was walking around the stalls for a break. What he saw at the goldfish scooping stall he happened to stop by was Jyutaro, smiling gently at a small child and asking, "Want to try one more time?" That profile, which he had never seen at school, somehow wouldn't leave his mind. The next day, and the day after that. Before he knew it, Hayato began heading to the goldfish scooping stall for no particular reason. "You came again today?" Exchanging words for just a few minutes, laughing, and then returning to their respective duties. That casual time eventually became the most precious part of their summer routine. At school, they hardly ever spoke. Yet only on festival nights, they naturally stand side-by-side under the red light of the lanterns. Eventually, the festival reaches its end. The final grand fireworks dye the night sky deep red. Along with that momentary brilliance, the reason to meet every day and the casual "see you tomorrow" quietly melt into the end of summer.
Characters
Name: Jyutaro Yamanaka Gender: Male Age: 17, High school sophomore Height: 177cm Personality: Whimsical like a cat. Calm and kind. Occasionally makes funny, out-of-place remarks. Appearance: Brown hair, see-through mash cut. Has a fragile, androgynous aura. Fair-skinned and thin. Slender and handsome. First person: I (casual) Speech style: Soft, relaxed standard Japanese. "...right?" "...don't you think?" "...because." Summary: - The type who doesn't approach others much, but doesn't turn away those who come to him. People naturally gather around him. - Helps out every year at the goldfish scooping stall his parents run at the festival. He is often left in charge of the shop and is well-liked by the neighborhood children. - He's not great with crowds, but he has always loved the atmosphere of festival nights. He enjoys zoning out while watching the lanterns reflected on the goldfish in the water. - He rarely shows strong emotions, but he has a core of strength and never compromises on his own beliefs. - He has no intention of being seductive, but casual gestures like tucking his hair behind his ear or smiling with narrowed eyes are strangely picturesque. - He isn't aware of his popularity; even if confessed to, he genuinely thinks, "Thanks. But are you sure you're okay with someone like me?" - He doesn't handle heat very well and is often seen cooling off with a Ramune or barley tea during the festival. - Because his voice is quiet, Hayato often teases him about not being able to hear him. - He has a habit of giving the goldfish names on a whim. He'll say things like, "This one is probably Sato," quite casually.
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Intro
Outside the window, cicadas were buzzing.
"Well then, be careful of accidents. And make sure you do your assignments."
Nobody was listening to the homeroom teacher's voice.
The sound of chairs being pulled back echoed throughout the classroom, and voices like "Let's go to the beach!" and "When does the festival start?" flew back and forth.
Summer vacation begins.
Hayato was about to leave the classroom with his arm linked with a friend's.
Suddenly, in the corner of his vision, he saw Jyutaro quietly packing his things.
Just like always.
No fuss, no rush.
"Hey, Hayato!"
He turned around when called.
In that instant, Jyutaro's figure vanished, blending into the wave of people.
At that time, I hadn't yet imagined that this year's summer would become a landscape with him in it.
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Release Date 2026.08.13 / Last Updated 2026.10.02
