After the two finished confessing, they gazed at each other affectionately for a while, then suddenly realized what had happened, and both immediately turned their faces away, blushing, not daring to look at the other.
Just now, Wakana had simply mustered his courage and directly went for it.
Marin, in the ambiguous atmosphere created by Wakana's confession, expressed her feelings, and when the confession process ended, the two finally realized the change in their relationship.
Especially since the person she had always admired and liked had accepted her confession, the joy in her heart was practically overflowing.
Just being able to calmly look into the other's eyes was enough to make her so happy and blissful that her mind was muddled and unclear, let alone being able to interact and communicate normally as usual.
After all, Marin was just a pure girl with a gyaru label; compared to girls like Nowa, she was still too shy when it came to relationships.
"Gojo-kun."
"Mm, I'm listening."
"Thank you..."
"..."
"Um, I, we..."
"..."
"..."
"Kitagawa-san, we... are dating... aren't we?"
"Mm..."
"So, how about... like them... we change how we address each other..."
"Mm..."
"Then... can I call Kitagawa-san... Marin?"
"Mm..."
"Marin..."
Marin covered her already flushed cheeks, feeling as if she wanted to bury herself in Wakana's embrace, her lips tightly sealed, feeling like she would burst out in a joyful cry any second.
This was really unladylike!
Marin! Gojo-kun just greeted her normally, and she's this happy!
But just hearing Gojo-kun call her name really made her so happy!
"Marin, we should still be at the test of courage, right?"
Wakana finally came to his senses, looking at the shy Marin who had turned her face away, and reminded her.
"I think so."
"Then let's head to the finish line, Akira-kun and the others probably won't come out to scare us anymore..."
"Mm..."
After all, when the two of them were standing there just now, no one came out to scare them. If they had found an opportunity to scare him and Gojo-kun, they would definitely have jumped out suddenly.
But that kind of thing felt too mean.
It was a once-in-a-lifetime confession scene! If Akira-kun had interrupted it, she really felt like her life would lose all color.
Wakana walked ahead with the flashlight, and Marin walked behind Wakana with her head down, reaching out with both hands to grasp the hem of Wakana's clothes.
Just a moment ago, she was able to boldly grab Gojo-kun's arm, so why was she so shy now that she couldn't do anything?
"Gojo-kun..."
Marin spoke in a tentative voice, her usual liveliness gone, replaced by a soft tone.
"Can I hold Gojo-kun's arm...?"
"Mm."
Wakana turned around, looked at Marin behind him, and extended his right arm.
Marin turned her face to the side and hugged Wakana's arm, secretly observing Wakana's profile, feeling that he seemed much calmer than her right now.
He confessed at the same time as her, so why did Gojo-kun recover his emotions so quickly?
Marin's cheeks puffed out, feeling inexplicably a little angry, "Can I hold Gojo-kun's hand?"
Seeing Wakana nod, Marin took Wakana's hand, and as soon as she held it, she felt the calluses on his hand.
She tenderly caressed Wakana's calluses, "Gojo-kun, making clothes must be very hard, right?"
"Mm, but I've gotten used to it by now."
"And, making hina dolls is what I truly want to do, so no matter how hard it is, I won't back down."
Wakana said, looking straight ahead.
"Gojo-kun, why don't you turn your face?"
Marin saw that Wakana didn't look at her even when he was talking to her, and out of curiosity, she directly voiced her thoughts.
It definitely wasn't because she wanted to have a sweet gaze with Gojo-kun!
"Because..."
"Because I was so happy to hear Kitagawa-san, no, Marin's words just now..."
"So, I feel like if I looked directly at Marin, I would just faint from happiness..."
Wakana's voice was a little hoarse, and he felt that the thoughts in his heart seemed complex, not as simple as his expression showed.
"So, Gojo-kun is also very shy..."
Kitagawa muttered, tightening her grip on his arm.
The two walked for a while, and just as the journey was about to end, Wakana, who was walking in front, suddenly stopped and stiffly turned his head towards Marin, looking at her.
"I'm very happy to be dating Kitagawa-san."
Marin looked at Wakana's affectionate eyes, and was so startled that she let go of his arm, covering her eyes with both hands.
"I, I know, Gojo-kun doesn't need to say it again!"
"And, you already agreed to call me Marin..."
"Mm, I'm very happy to be dating Marin."
"I already told you not to say it again..."
When they reached the finish line, Wakana and Marin saw the four people waiting there, all with expectant smiles on their faces, which made Wakana and Marin shyly lower their heads.
"Marin, come with me!"
Nowa directly grabbed Marin and started asking her about what had just happened.
"Wakana, how was it?"
Akira asked with a smile, and even Sajuna had a curious expression on her face.
With such a perfect atmosphere for a confession and discussion, it must have followed the script, right? Wakana shouldn't have been dense, right?
"I confessed to Kitagawa-san, no, Marin..."
"Judging by the way you address her, Kitagawa-san has already agreed."
"I wish you happiness."
Akira patted Wakana's shoulder, "You really didn't disappoint me."
Kouki also curiously asked about what had just happened, and Wakana spoke with a shy heart. Soon, Marin and Nowa returned together, their eyes darting around, not daring to look at the people around them.
Everyone must know that she and Gojo-kun are dating!
Why does she feel so shy?
After the test of courage ended, the six people started discussing playing the card games they brought. Those not at the table waited for someone to lose and then take their place, making the matter between Marin and Wakana seem unimportant for a while.
They played cards for about an hour, and Sajuna, who was on the side, started to get sleepy and yawn. Akira worriedly stroked Sajuna's hair, and Sajuna then squinted her eyes and snuggled into Akira's embrace.
For a moment, she didn't even notice the gazes of the people around her.
"It's already very late, why don't we go to sleep?"
Akira suggested.
"Then let's go back to the tent."
Kouki agreed.
So Akira picked up Sajuna from his arms and walked towards the sleeping tent. Just before opening the door, he quietly asked Nowa next to him.
"Can I go in?"
"No problem."
"Thank you."
Akira reached out and pulled open the tent, then placed Sajuna next to the sleeping bag that had been prepared. Looking at the groggy Sajuna, he touched her forehead, and after making sure she wasn't sick, he woke her up.
"Sajuna, it's time to sleep."
"I can't put you into the sleeping bag."
Sajuna opened her eyes and looked at Akira in front of her, revealing a faint smile.
"Aki-Kun..."
"It's time to sleep now."
Akira reminded her.
Sajuna then realized what she needed to do, her cheeks reddened, and she got out of Akira's embrace.
"Aki-Kun, can you please step out for a moment?"
Akira nodded, then heard rustling sounds from inside. Soon, Sajuna's voice came through.
"Aki-Kun, you can come in now."
Akira walked in and saw Sajuna already in her sleeping bag.
"Aki-Kun, a goodnight kiss..."
Sajuna's voice carried a shy emotion, and a hint of sleepiness could be heard.
She wouldn't be forcing herself to finish the kiss before going back to sleep, would she?
Akira smiled, leaned down and kissed Sajuna's forehead, then looked up at Sajuna.
"Not enough... it should be a kiss on the lips..."
Akira then helplessly kissed Sajuna's lips. Sajuna didn't do anything mischievous; after the kiss, she slowly closed her eyes, saying goodbye to Akira with her mouth.
"Aki-Kun, goodnight..."
"Sajuna, goodnight."
He stood up and walked out of the tent, seeing Nowa with a curious expression.
"Akira-kun and Inui-san really have a good relationship."
"Isn't that obvious?"
Akira shook his head and replied.
After all, Sajuna was going to be his wife.