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    The fireworks have ended, Wen Tian remains

    After the fireworks dissipated, the night sky was dyed a light orange-purple color, and the cherry blossom petals were still flying in the wind, sticking to the shoulders and hair tips, like a handful of fine icing sprinkled on it.Tokyo’s Sakura Festival is gradually coming to an end, the smoke from the food stalls slowly fades away, and the crowds of people are reduced to twos and threes, but no one is in a hurry to leave – the tenderness at this moment is worth staying for a while.

    Suzuki Sonoko held Kyogoku’s hand, her cheeks still blushing from the fireworks, and she excitedly discussed with everyone the most gorgeous bouquet of fireworks just now.Kyogoku took out her phone silently and gently brushed the petals from her eyes with her fingertips, her eyes full of indulgence.

    Mao Lilan leaned on Kudo Shinichi’s shoulder, holding half a cherry blossom-flavored ice cream in her hand, and said in a soft voice: “The fireworks are so beautiful. I wish I could watch them with everyone every year.”

    Shinichi looked down at her, the tenderness in his eyes more touching than the fireworks. He stretched out his hand to wipe the ice cream from the corner of her mouth, and said in a serious and determined tone: “I will watch it with you every year from now on. Not only the Sakura Festival, but also the Summer Festival, New Year’s Temple Fair, and all the lively days, I will be by your side.”

    After experiencing separation and waiting, he cherishes the time together now more than anyone else, and will never let her wait alone again.

    Dr. Agasa happily distributed the remaining senbei to the young detective team with a bulging bag on his back.Haiyuan Ai stood aside quietly, holding the cherry blossom candy that Ayumi brought, looking up at the darkening sky. There was no trace of the past alienation and vigilance in her eyes, only the relaxation and joy that belonged to a little girl.Occasionally she lowered her head to take a bite of candy, listening to her friends chattering about the colors of the fireworks, and the corners of her mouth curled up unconsciously – this kind of daily life without being on guard or running away was the perfection she had dreamed of.

    Akai Shuichi and Sato Takeru sat side by side on the bench, with the Ningyo ware that Sonoko had just bought in front of them.Takeru Sato’s fingertips gently touched the cherry blossom cufflinks on his sleeves, his dark green eyes reflected the lingering afterglow of the fireworks and the profile of the people around him.In the past, he only had tasks, instructions and darkness in his eyes. He never thought that he would stand in such a bustling world and be wrapped in tenderness.

    “Have you ever seen fireworks before?” Akai Shuichi asked softly, his fingertips lightly touching the back of his hand.

    Takeru Sato was silent for a moment and shook his head slightly: “I don’t have the time or qualification to see the days in the organization.”

    He thought of countless late-night missions in dark alleys. When he looked up, he could only see a small patch of night sky blocked by tall buildings, not even the stars.But now, he can sit peacefully under the cherry blossom tree, watch the fireworks fill the sky with his beloved and former “friends”, and listen to bursts of laughter. This sense of solidity is something he has never had before.

    “From now on, I will watch it with you every year.” Akai Shuichi’s voice was very soft, but with unquestionable determination. He reached out to hold his hand, and the palms of his hands were warm. “Not only the fireworks, but also the spring cherry blossoms, summer sea breeze, autumn leaves, winter snow, all the beauty of the four seasons, let’s watch it together.”

    Takeru Sato turned to look at him, his dark green eyes gradually softened, and he softly said “hmm”.There were no fancy words, no grand promises, just a simple “Let’s go see it together”, but it made him feel more at ease than any oath.From old enemy to true love, from darkness to light, they have gone through many ups and downs, and now they can finally stay together in ordinary days.

    After a while, Haibara Ai walked up to the two of them, gently shook the candy in his hand, and said in a softer tone than usual: “Mr. Shuichi, Mr. Sato, the doctor said that he will make a Sakura bento tomorrow and invites you to come over. Ayumi and the others also said that they want to put together the puzzle with you.”

    Takeru Sato looked at her clear eyes, and then at Dr. Ali who was joking with the children in the distance. There was a faint warmth in his eyes: “Okay.”

    Akai Shuichi responded with a smile: “Then we will go there tomorrow to help the doctor and play with the children for a while.”

    As the night got darker, everyone walked to the station together.Kyogoku Ma protected Sonoko, Shinichi held hands with Xiaolan, and Dr. Agasa followed behind the young detective team, and laughter continued.Shuichi Akai and Takeru Sato walked at the end, palms together and walking in unison.

    The street lights turned on, and the warm yellow light shone on everyone, making their shadows long.The wind blew through the cherry blossom tree, and the last few petals fell, falling on Sato Takeru’s shoulders.He looked down and then looked up at Akai Shuichi next to him, his eyes full of relief and tenderness.

    The fireworks ended, and the fireworks were ordinary.

    All suffering has been buried with tenderness, and all happiness has arrived as scheduled.

    From now on, there will be no pursuit, no plotting, and no separation.

    There is only each other, only fireworks, and only peaceful years for the rest of my life.

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