Naemress

This is the scenario that Matthew gets on Tanabata if Kaira was picked for S1 and S2. Written at 2am so apologies for errors of all kinds

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I strolled down the garden pathway, watching as the lanterns and decorations sway in the light afternoon breeze. The ones that were legible enough to read from ground level only said simple things like 'i wish for so-and-so to be happy' or 'i hope i don't fail'.

???: Hey, Matthew! MATTHEW! OVER HERE!

I looked forward again to see a figure who was obviously Matsuri, jumping up and down in place and waving her arms wildly like a flag semaphore. Reluctantly, I walked over to her to avoid any more attention. She was talking to Aeryn, Erica and Chiyo.

Matsuri: ...Oh man, I laughed SO ha- Oh hey, Matthew! What took you so long? Did you hang your wish yet?

I flinched slightly as she gave me a hard pat on the back. I didn't want to tell them that I hadn't planned on making a wish at all.

Matthew: Err.. yeah, I did. Erica: So? Matthew: So what? Matsuri: So wha'dya wish for~? Hehe. We won't laugh! Promise! Erica: Unless it's stupid. Then we'll definitely laugh.

I took a step back nervously. The girls, and even Chiyo, were looking at me like they were trying to peer into my soul. Upon looking for some kind of distraction, I came to realize someone's absence.

Matthew: Uhh... so where's Kaira? Erica: He's changing the subject.. Aeryn: She's hanging her wish. Matthew: Still?! Chiyo: Well, we've been trying to convince her to tie it somewhere closer but trying to convince her otherwise seems to make her want to try harder. Matthew: Where is she? Aeryn: Over there.

Aeryn pointed behind her, at a large tree closest the fence and I walked slowly over to it. As I got closer, I could see Kaira perched precariously on the edge of the fence. Unlike the others, she was wearing some kind of yukata - even the sandals - and how she was even managing to keep balance was beyond me. She momentarily took notice of me, but immediately went back to her work.

Kaira: What do you want? Matthew: Kaira, what are you doing? Kaira: I'm trying to put up my wish. What do you think? Matthew: You're gonna hurt yourself if you try too hard, y'know. Kaira: Whatever!

The girl struggled on for a few more minutes, before huffing irritably and stomping her foot on the wooden post. In the silence that followed, she took a sidelong glance at me then pointed melodramatically at me.

Kaira: You! Get over here! Matthew: Wh-What? Why should I?! Kaira: I'm going to sit on your shoulders!

I stood in blank awe for a few seconds.

Matthew: Wh-What?! Why would I let you?! Kaira: Because I want to reach the top of the tree!

She pointed to the top of the tree in a way that was even more exaggerated than usual, but I could tell from the look in her eyes that she was dead serious. I rubbed the back of my head nervously then walked over to her and knelt down on the grass and she clumsily sat on my shoulders.

Kaira: O-Okay, okay. I'm good. Matthew: Alright then, I'm standing. Kaira: WO-WOAH! STAND SLOWER! SLOWER! Matthew: Oww! Jeeze, don't grab my hair like that! Just calm down! Kaira: O-Oh! H-Hey look, I can reach! I can reach the top, Matthew! Look!

I tilted my head up to see Kaira tying her paper slip to the tallest branch, her face the picture of utmost delight as she tied the bright ribbon as perfectly as possible.

Kaira: Look it's perfect, right? Right at the top~! Matthew: Why did you want it right at the top anyways? Seems like way too much effort, you know. Kaira: It's like... The gods will be able to read my wish easier if it's closer to the sky, right?

Kaira smiled childishly at me it was kind of... cute. She giggled.

Kaira: I'm supposed to say something like that, yeah? Matthew: Wh-What? If you're going to joke about something like that, don't sound so serious. I thought you were for real. Kaira: Ehe~ If it was like that, everyone would be hanging their wishes up high. Matthew: Yeah, but only someone like you would think of something like that. Kaira: What? Is that supposed to be some kind of insult? Matthew: Yeah, it is.

The green-haired girl huffed irritably and bopped me lightly on the head, which made me grin uncontrollably.

Kaira: Wh-What? Don't smile like that! It's creepy! P-Put me down already! Matthew: Oww. Oww! Alright! Alright! Here.

She hit me again, this time in the stomach. I grabbed her by the wrist.

Kaira: Just what are you laughing about?! Matthew: Haha. Man, you're just like a kid. Kaira: I am not! Matthew: See like that. You keep trying to push me and stuff. Kaira: Ugh. You're impossible! I'm never asking for your help again!

She turned around in an angry huff and stomped away. I could see Matsuri and Erica waving to her at the end of the pathway.

Matthew: Wow. You're welco- Ah? Wha?

I grabbed at my head, grasping the piece of paper that the wind had blown against it. It was a wish. I glanced at the name: Kaira Kamisa.

Matthew: Well, I guess her tying wasn't so perfect since it fell off. Now just what did she wish for..?

My eyes widened as I read the wish, and read it again just to make sure. With a light sigh, I stuff the colored paper in my pocket. I walked quickly out of the garden, mumbling to myself, as I feel a light blush rising to my cheeks.

Matthew: 'I wish Matthew would love me', huh... What an idiot.