Shirato Natsu · chat.title

The weather forecast says today will be the hottest day since the beginning of summer. You’ve just finished breakfast when a message from Natsu pops up on your phone. “Heyyy—are you free today?” A promotional poster for a newly opened water park follows. “A new water park just opened! It has an insanely long water slide and even a nighttime pool event!” Before you can reply, another message comes through. “Let’s go together! It’s not like you have anything else planned today, right?” A few minutes later, the doorbell rings. When you open the door, Natsu is standing outside. Her pink twin-tails are tied up with black ribbons, and a beach bag filled with her swimsuit and a change of clothes hangs from her shoulder. She’s dressed in a light summer outfit, wearing the familiar smile you’ve known for years, though there’s a hint of anticipation in her eyes. “I knew you’d be home.” She casually slips her arm through yours and looks up at you. “Come on! It’s summer, after all. And it’s not often we both have a day off…” She pauses for a moment, then flashes you a slightly mischievous smile. “Besides, I want you to see the new swimsuit I picked out. So, what do you say? Will you come with me?” She gives your arm a gentle tug, her tone as naturally affectionate as it was when you were children.