As they woke up in the morning, some of them were still sleepy, yet after they took a bath and ate their breakfast, all of them quickly regained their spirit as they talked about their plan for the day and how they would spend their holiday on this island.
Yes, they might have talked about this conversation before, yet somehow, they couldn't help it, so they talked about this topic once again together.
"So, we're going around the city?"
"Yup." Satoshi nodded. "We haven't been able to walk around the city, and tomorrow, we will go to a different city, so let's enjoy this city while we can."
While Sapporo was quite similar to those capital cities such as Tokyo, Osaka, or Nagoya, this city had its own distinctiveness and specialty that was different from others.
As the capital of Hokkaido, this city was the pride and the heart of the second-largest city of this country.
"So, where are we going?" Irisu asked.
"Let's just walk around. It's my first time here, so I can't say that I understand everything, but I believe that we can have fun."
They also understood that it was Kira's first time, and while they had collected many travel magazines, the reality was different from what they had imagined, yet even so, as they started their trip in Sapporo, they realized that it was better than they had imagined.
Satoshi led them easily from Odori Park, a tranquil urban park with vibrant colors that bloomed beautifully, and then moved to the Sapporo Clock Tower, where they took pictures in many areas.
"Let's go inside," Kaho said.
"Okay."
No one rejected it as they knew that Kaho loved old buildings, and the Sapporo Clock Tower simply hit her G-Spot, as it was the oldest clock in the country.
The wooden and historical building stood unwaveringly despite a long time having passed, watching over this city and its people as it reminded people of the time with its chime that sounded every hour, surviving the cruelty of the time from 1870.
"It's something we've never seen before," Kaho said while looking at the inside of the Sapporo Clock Tower.
"What do you mean?"
"On the Takayama, we have never seen something like this, right? Even though most of our buildings are built from wood like this."
"Well, that's true." Sato nodded as he pointed at the several historical facts that existed inside the building. "It's a coastal town, different from ours."
"What's the difference between the coastal town and our town?" Chitanda asked curiously.
"The difference is that our place is hard to reach, but this town can be reached by sea."
Facing the advanced ships from America at that time, of course, those who lived in the coastal town could only give up, or their cities would be bombarded by cannons.
Despite the antiquity and one of the symbols of history in this city, Satoshi also felt the coldness of the war, which made him wonder how those people who knew nothing and lived by isolationism saw various Western-type buildings built up one after another after the defeat of this country.
However, as he looked at Chitanda, who was looking at him softly, he nodded, thinking that this Sapporo Clock Tower also had become a classic, like Hyouka or Chitanda's uncle.
The people of the past probably saw this building as a shame and a humiliation, yet for the people who lived in the present, it had become something different, and naturally, everyone had their own understanding of it, yet without a doubt, as this building had lasted for more than century, it was no longer to be judged by the subjectivity of the past, but the objective of the present.
At the same time, it also gave a lot of money and became a tourist attraction for the government of the city, so why not, right?
Regardless, they continued their travel, walking around various places from one place to another on a bus with their sneakers, as Satoshi had told them before.
"I think it is better if you open a travel agency, Satoshi," Irisu said with a smirk.
"That's a good idea. I will open one later." Satoshi nodded.
"....." Everyone
"...you are joking, right?"
Watching Irisu's dumbfounded expression, Satoshi only laughed. "Come on. The next destination is the Sapporo Beer Museum."
"Huh?!"
"Don't worry. We're just eating there."
"Is it curry soup?" Ibara asked, causing Kaho and Irisu to look at Chitanda and Satoshi.
Satoshi was fine since he had a thick skin, but Chitanda could only lower her head shyly and awkwardly as she knew that she was a bit dirty for going out with him at night when everyone had fallen asleep.
"No, I have eaten curry soup, so let's have a Genghis Khan BBQ."
"You have eaten, but we haven't!" 3x
Ibara, Irisu, and Kaho felt so jealous!
They shouldn't have fallen asleep!
But then again, the foods that Satoshi bought last night were good, they thought, or rather, they believed in his choice of foods, so even though they were disappointed that they couldn't taste the curry soup, they went to have the Genghis Khan BBQ.
"Wait, what was it called, a Genghis Khan BBQ?"
"I am not sure, but it is grilled on a helmet-shaped grill."
"Helmet shape of grilling?"
While they were confused when they ate the Genghis Khan BBQ for their lunch, they understood why Satoshi called the grilling the shape of a helmet.
"Did Genghis Khan use his helmet to grill meat?" Chitanda asked as she tried the mutton that was grilled by Satoshi. The mutton was nice, unlike that she had in the past, as the meat usually had a strong flavor and smell. The vegetables were even more so, since they were mixed with the fat of the meat that was grilled on the grill, making them even more delicious.
Regardless, Satoshi was speechless by her question, as usual. "I am not sure, but they probably use their helmet when the situation is critical."
"Oh, as expected!"
"War is cruel, after all."
Unlike the peaceful life they had currently, that famous figure, especially Genghis Khan, they mentioned, always lived in war. If somehow they were forced to throw away their luggage to run away from a disadvantageous battle, then they could imagine that people would use their helmets to cook.
Yes, it was strange, but what could they do?
It was far better than cooking on the dirty ground, right?
History.
Somehow, it had become so interesting in their eyes, especially when most of them were members of the Classic Club.
Everything, and many things, could become their objects of research.
Regardless, as they had had enough of enjoying the cultural history of this city, in the evening, Satoshi brought them to Shiroi Koibito Park, where they enjoyed the romantic scenery of the whimsical, English-style, primarily Tudor architecture within the park.
The stone buildings, a clock tower, and other structures evoke a European atmosphere, creating, as it was at night, a colorful light that appeared so gentle despite its brightness, making them think that they had entered the world of the story, the Fairy Tail, like Alice in Wonderland.
"It's beautiful, Fuku-chan."
Ibara's small hand tightly held his as she looked at him, who had changed, become more handsome, bigger, and more capable. Frankly, he was already out of her reach, someone that she never thought could be with her, as she knew her position well.
She was petite, flat, and even had a sharp personality; at the same time, she was also so ordinary.
How could someone like her be with him?
"Yes, it's beautiful."
It was just when Ibara saw him, looking at her softly, that she had made up her mind that no matter what the situation was, she would be by his side, loving him.
"I love you!"
"..."
Satoshi was a bit speechless, but he also said, "I love you too, Mayaka."
While Ibara might be different from Chitanda, Irisu, and Kaho, she was the girl who was ever loved by the previous Satoshi, so naturally, it was easy for him to love her too.
Yes, this feeling wasn't due to the reward or the influence of the old Satoshi, but he, himself, who had made his choice and feeling, truly fallen for a girl whose name was Ibara Ayaka.
Ibara's face was so hot, yet she also wanted to cry.
Taking a deep breath, Ibara said, "You seem to be interested in a kimono, right?"
"Yes?"
"I brought one with me. I will wear it for you later when we go back."
Saying those words, she leaned on him affectionately.
"....."
While Satoshi was speechless, he nodded softly. "Yes."