"It was pure luck that I managed to narrowly win against the Little Chiba Sword Dojo in that competition," Aoto said with a humble smile.
After exchanging a few pleasantries with Inagawa and Ushiyama, whom he hadn't seen for some time, Aoto noticed a hint of fatigue on Ushiyama's face.
"Mr. Ushiyama, you look quite tired. Did you not sleep well last night?" Aoto cast a concerned glance at Ushiyama.
"Oh, it's nothing..." Ushiyama raised his hand and vigorously rubbed his bloodshot eyes, "The day after tomorrow is Shangsi Festival, right? I've been busy these past few days preparing hina dolls and hina platforms for my two daughters at home, so I'm just a bit worn out."
"Shangsi Festival?" Aoto raised an eyebrow, "Oh, right... it's Shangsi Festival the day after tomorrow."
Shangsi Festival: Also known as the Girls' Festival, a traditional Chinese festival. In earlier times, it was set on the third day of the third lunar month.
