"I really want to laugh......"

Gong Ya lay on her back and wiped away her tears with her palms.

Just in time to see a small conspicuous hole in the ceiling.

When Gong Ya was very young, she didn't listen to Gong Li's stop and watched jokingly waving her stick.

As a result, I accidentally poked a hole in the ceiling.

However, it was not Gong Ya who was scolded by her mother, but her sister Gong Li.

My sister helped her carry the black pot.

That's right, no matter when, Gong Li is on her side.

But...... Nevertheless......

“…… Alas......"

Miyaya got up and got out of bed.

The room was not lit so it was a bit dark.

There was a gurgling sound of rain outside the window, telling Miyaya that it was raining outside.

When the curtains are opened, the raindrops are affected by gravity and slide straight down the glass.

There was a car driving slowly across the road in front of the door.

The headlights shine a thin stream of rain out.

She looked at the trail of the lights.

When I realized it, I started crying again.

The eyes were blurry and I couldn't see clearly.

The lighting is very beautiful.

But there was a blur in front of him, and he couldn't see anything.

"Gong Ya, let's go see the fireflies."

Mother suddenly said this, and took Miyaya outside.

I heard that fireflies have become very rare recently. A few years ago, most people didn't know that there were fireflies in the city.

There is a nature park near the elementary school where Miyaya used to attend.

Fireflies inhabit the Kowa neighborhood over there.

However, the number of fireflies is inversely proportional to human development, and it continues to decline sharply, and finally disappears without a trace.

There is an old man who is determined to bring the vanished fireflies back to life. Everything was led by the old man's efforts.

The old man was going to clean up the dirty river that had become unsuitable for fireflies on his own. Of course, at first, everyone around him said that his efforts were in vain.

Even so, the old man slowly began to restore the river to its former appearance, and engaged in the protection and restoration of fireflies, hoping that his grandson would also see the beauty he saw when he was a child, and the fireflies flew all over the sky.

He said the county picked up garbage, planted aquatic plants that purified and water, and began raising firefly larvae collected from breeding grounds.

Failed many times, and things always didn't go well.

Soon, the old man's family saw that he was so single-minded about accomplishing his goals and began to support his activities.

A summer that lived for several years. There was a firefly flying in the air, flashing and flying around.

Then, every year, the number of fireflies keeps increasing.

Soon, what was originally just an old man's thoughts of fireflies gradually moved the masses and the whole city.

The fireflies became a symbol of the city as well as a big project.

"Create a landscape with fireflies"

The whole city is hyping up and has begun to create an environment and nurturing environment for fireflies. Even elementary schools raise fireflies.

Fairies, there are many people who go to see the fireflies in groups.

Miyaya has also seen it, and she also raised it at school when she was in elementary school.

When my sister Gong Li was a primary school teacher, she once said with a smile: "It's fun to teach children to raise fireflies. ”

Once upon a time, there were many people who believed that the light emitted by fireflies was the "soul of mankind."

Gong Li once said: "Among the countless fireflies, there must be someone's happiness." Because, when you see fireflies, you always feel that you will become very happy, don't you think? ”

There are as many fireflies as there are people's happiness.

However, Miyaya doesn't think so. I just think it's okay.

Moreover, the person who said this has passed away. How can there be happiness?

Firefly Park, not far from Miya's house.

Miyaya and her mother walked down the road to the park with little conversation.

As I walked, sweat gradually broke out on my forehead and neck.

I don't know if my mother found out, she took out a towel from the leather bag hanging on her arm and handed it to the meeting for her own use.

"Thank you."

Miyaya took it over to wipe her sweat.

When I arrived at the park, the number of parents and couples who came to see the fireflies like Miyaya gradually began to increase.

A little girl impatiently walked past them holding her mother's hand.

Once in the park, there are only minimal street lights to protect the fireflies.

It is said that fireflies sense each other's light and use it to talk, and the light created by humans can interfere with fireflies' communication.

Humans are afraid of the dark and make light.

That light makes the small glow of the fireflies disappear.

However, this is not to say that humans cannot coexist peacefully with fireflies.

Miyaya came here and felt this matter strongly.

Because in this park, humans and fireflies can live in harmony.

However, it is also due to the efforts of many people. At the entrance to the place where you can see fireflies and in all corners of the park, there are warning signs "Do not catch fireflies" made by elementary school students and firefly protectors.

Through a dark path, a faint light emanates from the surroundings.

It's like being in the middle of the universe.

The stars are flowing all around us.

- Firefly Light.

“………… Ah......h

Miyaya sighed with a sigh.

The fireflies flew around right there, and the picture was so beautiful that you almost forgot to breathe.

If only these lights hid someone's happiness......

Perhaps there is also a happiness of its own.

Sister...... Have you found happiness in it?

Can I find it too?

Can I look it up too?

Such a light is beautiful.

Such light is illusory.

And all I saw was a faint light falling.

The mother said she was a little tired, so she walked over to the benches set up in the park.

Miyaya stayed where she was, crouching down and watching the fireflies glow with a little light.

outcome

"Ahh

A reckless voice sounded right next to it.

“………… Well? ”

Gong Ya only turned her head in the direction of the sound.

"Sister, sister, sister, sister, hello, it's me!"

Who?

Although she didn't want to ask, she remembered that he was the boy who was with Li Nan.

His name is ......

"I'm Qi Mu! Qi Mu! Ah, I didn't expect to meet again in a place like this! I'm here with my grandfather and grandma, Gong Ya, are you here with your parents? ”

By the way, he's Qi Mu. That kind of alert Qi Mu. Miyaya smiled.

I would have met him in such a place.

It's a good opportunity, though.

Of course, Qi Mu knew about Li Nan. Miyaya wouldn't let this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity slip away, and planned to inquire about Qi Mu.

But......

"Ah, it's so hot, it's so hot every day, it's unbearable, right......"

Qi Mu kept talking like a machine gun, his face was red, like a cooked octopus. Wouldn't it be nice to take a little rest?

And, honestly, he's been talking about things that don't matter......

What the hell are you doing...... This man's nerves are really ......

Although Gong Ya felt a little unbearable, she still found some topics and wanted to ask about Li Nan.

"What? Li Nan? ”

It's not that I look down on the dead. On the contrary, it should be those who spread rumors who are boring, right? I'm just angry about this, even Li Nan, you say so.

Although I thought so in my heart, I said something else.

"Hmph, you say that because you're scared, right?"

Hey, what the hell am I talking about!

"So, you and your friends went to the test of courage a few days ago, and you didn't go?"

Why do you say such things? I'm not trying to say that.

However, Li Nan, who was counted down, squeaked and scratched his head, and instantly became very unhappy. Yunnan

"Of course I'm scared! I can see it! I don't know why, but I can see it? ”

Usually at this time, ordinary people will say "not afraid", Li Nan is really honest.

Because he dared to say "afraid".

Ah, I want to be honest too. It would be nice to be able to say it honestly.

But...... But......

"Aha. You can't see it, can you? In fact, you can't see it, but you lie that you can see it, just to escape. ”

"I can see it! See it clearly! You can see it anytime, anywhere! You see! Now there's, there's, there's a bleeding woman! ”

"Wow?"

Li Nan pointed to the back of Gong Ya, which made her jump up in fright and hug Li Nan.

Actually, she was scared - this kind of story, very scared.

She was scared to death when she stayed at school alone at night. It's just a matter of being patient.

Sometimes I am so scared that I cry because I scare elementary school students. Although pretending to be a ghost is scary, there are probably no ghosts in this world.

However, she just tried to wash away Gong Li's sister's grievances, and she didn't care about her appearance.

However, until now, she is trembling all over her body and holding the little boy who is shorter than herself.

Although some of them are unproductive, they are also ......

"-Fake"

“……？”

Li Nan whispered again.

"I'm saying it's fake."

"False...... Fake? ”

"It's so easy to see. I was scared to death when I saw it. ”

Gong Ya couldn't help but be angry.

Syllable!

Gong Yabi hit Li Nan's head harder than the day they met for the first time.

She was so angry that she grabbed Li Nan's head.

"It hurts to death! Stop it! ”

"I'm going to fight! You bastard! Dwarf! Bub! ”

"You long-winded old woman! A sucker! Cub Inside! Washboard! ”

Hey? Washboard......? Hey, stinky boy!

"Perverted! You're so rude to girls! ”

"I'm just telling the truth."

"Damn! Dead boy! A good hairstyle is actually dyed colorful! ”

"I didn't dye it! I was forced by my sister to join the idol group ......! ”

Li Nan's sister seems to love to catch up with fashion.

"Oh, you did it yourself, didn't you? Hehe...... You're an idol artist! ”

Li Nan's face turned red, even to the root of his ears.

"Go! You stupid woman! ”

"You're stupid! Stinky boy! ”

"I'm definitely not going to help you!"

"Don't worry, I will never ask you! I'll do it alone! ”

"So, come on! Be my guest! ”

"You don't need to say it, I'll do it myself!"

The two of them argued, then turned their backs to each other and began to walk towards different exits.

As soon as Miyaya stepped out of the exit, a strong sense of regret immediately hit her.

“………… Why does it become like this every time......"

Gong Ya couldn't help but hang her head.

Stubborn, not frank......

Dislike...... Even if you want to change...... But it can't be changed at all......

I'm sorry, Li Nan.

I'm sorry, sister......

- Suzu.

“………… What to do......"

At night, Miyaya walked alone. In front of that elementary school

However, the adults at the parent-teacher meeting were already waiting in front of the school gate, and as soon as they saw the children who had come to try their courage, they scolded them back.

Is it a psychological effect? I feel that the number of people who come to try their courage seems to have increased.

Moreover, there are even guards on campus. Obviously not the other day.

In fact, it's all because of Gong Ya.

Whether it's a child or an adult.

When Li Nan was helping Gong Ya, those adults mistook the white cloth hooked on the wall for a fool. Loud screams of fear...... Others were completely stunned, and the school hired security guards for the sake of prudence.

The children are scared by Gong Ya's ghost.

It's okay to scare people, but because Miyaya shouted "Come on", the children who calmed down afterwards began to feel suspicious, "Huh? Did you just call 'Accept your life'?"

As a result, they all felt that something was wrong.

In addition, the incident of animals being killed aroused the interest of children even more.

The number of monitors has also been increased and strengthened compared to before. There are also guards.

That way, she would be punished herself before she sneaked into the school to punish those kids. Moreover, in fact, Miyaya doesn't want to pretend to be a ghost anymore.

The reason why she is standing here this time is to be sure with her own eyes and prove that "there will be no ghosts".

Someone is abusing animals, but it's definitely not Gong Li's ghost.

She saw happiness in the fireflies.

So, that kind of rumor is ridiculous......

Miyaya managed to avoid everyone's gaze and made a detour to the side with the hole in the back of the wall.

She wanted to get into the campus through that hole, as she had done several times before.

But.

When I realized what the ghost was like, I was terrified.

"Feet, cheer up!"

I told myself to hear it, but my feet somehow didn't listen.

- With a plop, his knees weakened, and the whole person knelt on the ground as if worshipping gods and Buddhas.

And, one more thing was discovered.

…… I'm wearing a skirt again today.

Alas - I fool!

At this moment, a voice sounded from behind.

"Really, don't make a sound!"

Miyaya was startled by the voice, but she didn't tremble.

Because the voice, though rude, unpolite, and a little impatient, felt a clumsy thoughtfulness and warmth.

Gong Ya looked up and turned to look.

There was a boy standing there.

"Again...... I saw ......"

The boy, Li Nan, turned his face away a little and said.

"Huh? Ahh ”

Gong Ya sensed Li Nan's words, and hurriedly straightened the skirt that had been lifted again.

Li Nan...... Why ......"

"Who knows. Hey, you're going to go in. ”

Li Nan said, stretching out his hand to Gong Ya, who was sitting on the ground.

Miyaya stood up holding his hand.

Then, Li Nan said, "Let's go", and then went through the hole in the wall.

"Li Nan, wait a ......"

Miyaya also followed closely behind.

They successfully hid in the darkness and approached the school building.

Searching for any places to enter the school building, it turned out that there was a place with lights on.

Li Nan leaned close to the window and peeked inside, then said, "...... No one ......"

It seems to be a duty room used by the guards and the adults of the parent-teacher association.

"Hmm...... Unlocked......"

Li Nan pressed his hand on the window, and with only a little force, the window slowly opened.

You can feel the cold air from the air conditioner through the gap in the window.

"Let's go in from here."

Gong Ya nodded "um".

Li Nan was the first to enter and stretched out his hand to Gong Ya.

"Thank you......" Miyaya whispered, climbing up the window frame and inside. I thought, don't you even have guards and monitors here? It's really insecure. But today I am also grateful for their carelessness.