The five of them sat under the shade of a tree, enjoying chilled drinks and fruits.
Hoshimi Rinko leaned against a pine tree, her knees drawn up as she continued reading "The Dancing Girl of Izu"; Kasahara Asuka sat on the sand with her cheek resting on her mother's thigh; Mrs. Hoshimi lay on her side, her fist supporting her cheek, facing the sea.
The azure sea was right in front of them, the sea breeze blew by, causing the trees to sway their leaves as if tickled, and the contours of the clouds were crystal clear. Fujiwara Reya was sipping lemon soda with ice, gazing at the azure sea surface and the distant emerging islands, as vividly colored small boats traced arcs on the waves.
"What was Mr. Fujiwara's childhood like?" Mrs. Hoshimi suddenly inquired with curiosity.
"Childhood? It was quite ordinary..." Fujiwara Reya placed his hands behind his head, watching the changing white clouds in the sky, "Why do you suddenly ask this?"
