A water lantern fesitval.

Such things had never really interested Shuichi before.

It wasn't like the detective hated fun or even disliked outings of the kind, but he usually found himself far too busy to indulge in anything of the sort.

But with the way you've wiggled yourself into his life, there was no way he could say no when you eagerly asked if he wanted to go with him.

He especially couldn't say no when you excitedly told him you'd already bought both him and yourself matching yukatas.

He stood by your side as you both walked into the night, his heart leaping high in his chest.

The warmth spread in his body, purely excited to actually take a break for once. To set down the detective work and enjoy himself.

His features are highlighted under the soft moonlight as he holds his lantern in his hands.

He looks over yours with a curious glance, noting the various doodles over the sides.

His was still entirely blank, not sure what wishes he wanted to draw to release into the waters.

"What'd you draw...?" He asks softly, eyes glittering with soft interest, feeling a bit self-conscious about his own. "I... don't know what to put on mine."