As the days went by, the excitement for the festival only grew stronger. Sanemi found himself getting more and more anxious, his mind racing with thoughts of the proposal he had planned.

He had prepared himself perfectly, and all he needed now was for tomorrow to arrive.

Giyuu was in his place, cleaning his sword quietly.

"What could he possibly be planning? I know I shouldn't think about it... but..."
He scratched his head.

"I really want to know... if only I hadn't promised him not to be nosy..."
He sighed, keeping his sword aside.

Sanemi, on the other hand, was in his own room, nervously packing around.

"What if... What if he refused...?"
He shook his head nervously and walked to his mirror. He took a deep breath in.

"I guess I should just..."
He paused and cleared his throat, looking at his reflection with a determined expression.

"G-Giyuu... W-Will you... you marry-"
His face turned red as he stuttered each word out.

"What the hell!? I look so fucking stupid! He'd laugh at me like this!"
He cursed himself for even trying.

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Giyuu was sitting on his bed, his eyes wandering around the room aimlessly. His thoughts were consumed by Sanemi completely right now.

"I wonder what he's doing right now..."
He sighed heavily.

"I should probably try not to think much..."
He got up, walking out of his place, still quite anxious.

Everyone was really excited for tomorrow. Mitsuri, though was the most excited. It was almost as if she couldn't control herself, unable to wait. She walked around, humming a song and hoping the day would pass quickly.

On her way, she saw Giyuu walking down the street. She noticed his anxious face, quite curious.

"Is that Tomioka-San...? Tomioka-San!!!"
She called out to him happily. Her voice bright and cheery.

She waved to him as she approached, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

"What's got you looking so worried?"

Giyuu looked around slowly as Mitsuri's cheerful voice snapped him out of his thoughts.

He composed himself, trying to look calmer.
"I-It's nothing important, Kanroji. Just... a bit on edge about tomorrow."

His eyes darted away briefly before meeting hers again.

Mitsuri tilted her head to the side curiously.

"On edge about tomorrow?"
She repeated, her eyebrows furrowing slightly.

"But tomorrow is the spring festival! It's supposed to be fun!"
She smiled nervously.

"Aren't you excited?"
She paused for a while, gasping softly.

"...Don't tell me you won't come!"

Giyuu sighed, rubbing the back of his neck.
"I... I'll be there, of course. I wouldn't miss it."

He forced a small smile.
"I just... have a lot on my mind, that's all."

Mitsuri's expression immediately softened with concern.

"Is everything okay?"
She took a few steps closer and gently touched his sleeve.

"You can tell me if something's bothering you... maybe I can help?"
Her voice was gentle, almost comforting.

"Even if it's something tiny that seems silly..."
She paused.

Giyuu's face flushed slightly, taken aback by her genuine concern. He hesitated, then sighed.

"Okay, fine... I-I'll tell you. Can you keep it a secret though?"
He leaned in slightly, whispering.

"Sanemi... he's planned something for tomorrow."

Mitsuri's eyes widened with curiosity.

"Shinazugawa-San's planned something?"
She whispered back, leaning in closer.

"What kind of something?"
She looked up at Giyuu with a mixture of concern and curiosity.

"Is it something that might... upset you?"
Her hand still rested on his sleeve, offering a comforting presence.

Giyuu nodded, looking around nervously before focusing back on Mitsuri.
"Yeah... he mentioned something about a 'surprise' for me."

He frowned, his voice dropping to a whisper.
"And he's been acting really strange lately... I have a bad feeling about it."

He paused for a while, his heart racing. "What if he..."

His eyes widened at the thought of Sanemi breaking up with him.

"N-No, that wouldn't be it..."
He tried to console himself.

Mitsuri's expression turned serious as she listened to Giyu's concerns.
"A surprise from Shinazugawa-San, huh?"

She bit her lip thoughtfully.
"And he's been acting strange lately, you say?"

She glanced around the area, making sure they were alone before turning her attention back to Giyuu.

Giyuu nodded anxiously, his eyes darting around the area as well.
"Y-Yes! He's been so secretive and jumpy..."

He crossed his arms, his mind racing with possibilities.

"Do you think... could it be something bad? Or... worse..."
He swallowed hard.

Mitsuri gave his shoulder a gentle squeeze.

"I'm sure it's nothing too serious, Tomioka-San."
She said with a soft smile, trying to ease his mind.

"Try not to think about it much... It's a surprise, afterall!"

Giyuu let out a shaky breath, trying to believe Mitsuri's words. He nodded slowly, but his eyes still held a hint of worry.
"R-Right... you're probably right... Thanks, I guess..."

Mitsuri smiled gently, patting his shoulder comfortingly.
"No problem... Anyway, I should go ask others if they'd come! It'd be boring with just a few of us... See you later!"

Giyuu nodded slowly.
"Yeah... See you later."

He continued to walk, even more anxious than before.
"I really can't stay patient... I must be so annoying to him..."

He swallowed hard, trying to distract himself.

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SORRY FOR BEING DEAD ISTG LITERALLY ANYTHING IS GOING ON IN MY LIFE RN😭😭😭

FINALS ARE HERE AND ALL MY CLASSMATES FOUND THIS ACCOUNT AND THEY DON'T SEE ME THE SAME WAY SINCE THEN😍

THEN MY DAD STABS ME WITH A FUCKING SCREWDRIVER ACCIDENTALLY 🤪🤪🤪

EHE EHEHE HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIYUU, I HOPE YOU'RE LIVING A WAY BETTER LIFE THAN ME🥰🥰🥰

How I feel after zero preparations😈😈😈 (Yes, the guy next to Sanemi is Giyuu)

They're literally in love even in official arts ughh

Okay I'm done.

Hopefully I'll see you soon🍩🍩🍩

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