Up until now, Koutarou had only had one date-like experience. Using that experience as reference, he decided on what to do today. In the morning, they would take a stroll through the park. Then, after eating lunch at a restaurant near the station, they would travel by train in the afternoon to the zoo and amusement park.
Just like Koutarou had hoped, the Kabutonga movie was being played in the amusement park’s movie theater. Though the seating capacity in the theater was limited, thanks to it being an amusement park, it had a rather large-scale promotion where goods were sold and presents were given to movie watchers, so it was filled with stuff that Kii would love.
“Wow... amazing...”
Kii ran in and out of the movie theater, completely fascinated with the sights she saw. There was so much that she didn't want to overlook, such as the large sign for the movie, information of presents and more.
“Sorry for keeping you waiting, Kii-chan. Here's a pamphlet”
“Thank you, Onii-chan!”
However, her interest soon switched over to the ticket and pamphlet that Koutarou had bought. This pamphlet was also something only for this amusement park, and the deluxe edition had a bonus small figure attached to it.
“Alright!”
After receiving the pamphlet from Koutarou, Kii flipped through the pages with her eyes opened wide.
“You're better off not look any further”
”Eh? Why?”
Hearing Koutarou's warning, Kii stopped flipping through the pages. Koutarou smiled at her and pointed at the pamphlet.
“This spoils part of the story. So if you look at it first, you'll not enjoy the movie as much”
“Oh, I see! Then I'll look in it later!”
Kii shut the pamphlet without hesitation, and showed a bright smile.
“Ehehehe~”
And when Koutarou patted her on the head, she happily narrowed her eyes. She then began gazing at the figure she had gotten.
“Aren't glad you came?”
“Yeah!”
Kii was in a very cheerful mood today. She had seen so many things for the first time since this morning, and the movie she had been dying to see was about to start. But what made her the happiest was that someone was spending that time together with her. That person understood her feelings and treasured her, so her happiness and joy increased tenfold.
Everyone should just come over here and make friends with the people. Just like me and Onii-chan...
Recently, the people around Kii had been talking about complicated things. They were arguing if they should be getting along with the people in Harukaze city or not. That was too complicated a topic for a six-year-old, but she now understood one thing: getting along with Koutarou was very fun. Because of that, she couldn't help but think of the adults arguing as strange.
Kabutonga says so too. Bravery comes from people supporting each other. When I grow up, I'll support Onii-chan!
That kind of feeling began budding in her small chest. It was something that she had been thinking about ever since yesterday.
Koutarou had treated a complete stranger like her well. But should she just rely on him? Like Kabutonga said, Kii wanted to do something for Koutarou as well. That was the kind of thoughts she had started to have.
On the other hand, Kii had begun understanding her own immaturity. She was still a child, and she didn't have the power to be of help. That's why she prayed that she would become a fine adult and be able to support Koutarou.
In other words, though young, Kii had fallen in love. Because of her age she still hadn't realized it, but this was her first love.