Chapter 223: The Legend of the Ferris Wheel

Chapter 223: Chapter 223: The Legend of the Ferris Wheel

Walking through the snack street around the school, then coming to Yangyang Cat Cafe, and then browsing around the commercial complex, the brief day began with the rising sun and ended with the twilight painting the sky red.

It was Ichiko’s first time not thinking about anything, just holding that small hand, letting her pull her to various places.

There was no need for overly intimate interactions, no need to say too many sweet words, and no need to spend money on unnecessary things.

Completely emptying her mind, she enjoyed such a beautiful day.

Enjoying her smile, her voice, the warmth felt when holding hands, and the timely glance back she gave whenever she looked at her.

This kind of warmth and ease was completely opposite to reality.

So much so that it gave her a feeling.

A dream?

This, perhaps, was the reality.

All those depressing and painful things before were just nightmares, one after another. How could Haruko, so cute and well-behaved, possibly be dead?

Ichiko walked behind Haruko. The little one with long brown hair was fiddling with her phone, muttering softly, "The amusement park is this way. Why is this map so unreliable? It’s making me take a detour again!"

Saying this, Haruko raised her phone high, turned around to the east, and then immediately shifted her direction to the west.

It was as if she was aligning her direction with the triangular indicator icon on the map.

It looked silly.

Ichiko curved her lips into a relaxed smile, walked over, bent down, and leaned close to Haruko’s face, "Let me see. There’s only one amusement park nearby, right? The sun is almost setting, are we still going?"

"Only the Ferris wheel at night has that feeling!" Haruko turned her face and handed the phone to Ichiko.

However, her gaze stopped at the profile so close to her.

The long eyelashes and beautiful pupils were so clear in Haruko’s eyes.

The skin on her face was so tender it seemed water could be squeezed out.

However, Ichiko didn’t notice Haruko’s gaze. Instead, she looked at the map seriously, "It’s this road. Go straight, then turn, and then keep going straight, and you’ll get there. Besides, there’s only one road. How could Haruko read the map wrong?"

"Of course, because..."

Beside her ear, Haruko’s sweet voice came from close by.

She only said half of her sentence.

Ichiko then felt a strand of beautiful hair brush against the side of her cheek.

"Chu~"

The warmth touched her cheek and immediately left. Haruko ran forward, holding her phone, as if afraid Ichiko would get angry and chase her, while also looking back with a big laugh.

"Hahahaha, Ichiko, you were tricked by me! Of course, I know the way."

Ichiko reached out her finger and touched the spot on her cheek that had been secretly pecked, smiling helplessly.

The half-sentence Haruko hadn’t finished was instantly completed in her mind.

—It’s not that I can’t read the map, but that I wanted to see you up close.

Because I couldn’t help myself due to liking you, I secretly kissed you.

Seeing Haruko "fleeing in panic," Ichiko also pretended to be angry and rolled up her sleeves, "Alright! You dare to ambush me? If I catch you, you’re in for it!"

"Nyah nyah nyah, can’t catch me, can’t catch me!"

Playfulness and teasing are a form of emotional interaction.

The amusement park wasn’t far from here. By the time they jogged over, the already weak Haruko was bent over, holding her knees, and panting constantly.

Waving her hand in a gesture of surrender, she said, "I can’t, I can’t. I can’t run anymore. Ichiko, you exercise often. I can’t compare with you at all!"

Ichiko looked at her dotingly, "Who told you to keep running? Can you still walk? If we’re going to play in the amusement park, you’ll need stamina."

"Then carry me."

Haruko simply opened her arms and curved her lips, "Or you can carry me on your back. That way I won’t have to walk."

"How about a princess carry?"

"Eh?!"

Without even waiting for Haruko’s reaction, Ichiko bent down, adjusted her posture, and easily lifted Haruko by the waist.

"You have no weight at all! Haruko is too thin. You need to eat more, got it?"

She even lightly bounced her twice, which truly flustered Haruko.

Ichiko in this dream is actually so proactive!

The gazes of passersby suddenly came. Besides the occasional "Woah," Haruko even saw a fleeting camera flash.

Only when she looked did she notice that two girls were covering their mouths, looking at her and Ichiko with meaningful expressions.

After their eyes met, the two girls even gently waved hello.

After all, with so many passersby, she had originally intended to tease Ichiko and make her blush, but unexpectedly, she was the one who became a little awkward now.

*Hiss*—It’s the first time being carried like this and then being watched by so many people.

Her ears felt a little hot.

Really, doesn’t this Ichiko person get shy?

Haruko secretly glanced at Ichiko and found that the young woman’s face was also a little flustered and embarrassed. Haruko knew very well that Ichiko had mustered up a lot of courage to be so decisive.

She immediately couldn’t help but let out a "puchi" laugh, "Ichiko, if you feel awkward, you don’t have to! I’ll get down and walk slowly."

Ichiko pursed her lips and shook her head, "Haruko is already tired. Besides, there’s nothing wrong with just being looked at by others. This... this can also be considered expressing my liking for Haruko."

Haruko sighed softly and still struggled to jump down from Ichiko’s arms.

She extended her small hand and held the young woman’s hand again.

"I’m already very happy that Ichiko thinks this way, but..."

Haruko looked at Ichiko with a smile and gently intertwined her fingers.

"Forcing yourself like this isn’t really liking someone, silly~"

Her fingertips intertwined, changing from holding hands to fingers laced together.

Haruko stepped towards the amusement park entrance, "Let’s go! The sun is almost setting, and we’re running out of time. Let’s go ride the Ferris wheel, and then go home!"

Palms touching, an unspeakable warmth spread throughout her body.

Ichiko raised a cheerful smile and nodded heavily, "Mm!"

Strolling along hand in hand, Haruko unwrapped another lollipop and put it in her mouth, muttering, "Ichiko, do you know the legend of the Ferris wheel?"

Ichiko, beside her, gently shook her head, "I don’t remember where I saw it before. It was something about what happens when you reach the very top?"

"Hehe." Haruko held the lollipop with her fingertips and said excitedly, "Legend says that if you kiss when the Ferris wheel reaches its highest point, the very top, you can gain eternal love and a happy future."

"And each cabin is considered a container of happiness. Looking up at the Ferris wheel is like looking up at happiness within reach, and when we ride it, we will also receive the blessings of everyone below."

"Happiness, huh..."

Ichiko softly murmured these two words at the corner of her lips and then looked up at the Ferris wheel.

Cabin after cabin climbed continuously upwards, becoming smaller and smaller in her sight. The one at the top seemed about to disappear into the clouds.

The twilight sun, dyed golden, shone on the clouds, casting down blessings and eternity.

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