"Come on! Send your prayer, quick!"
Before the sun could go higher, both Higo and Kumiko found themselves clapping their hands so loudly, shutting their eyes while also muttering their prayer with the most solemn tone they could afford.
"Kami-sama… I hope that we can stay healthy, I have a great career here, and Kumiko-chan will always be with me… Amen…"
"Kami-sama… Please, give Ryukkun an easier time with his team and let him play as quickly as possible… Don't let any of us or our family members get sick… And please, let me stay by his side forever… Amen…"
Neither of them knew whether their prayer would be effective or not, but it was always a nice tradition to follow from year to year. Once they opened their eyes again, they looked at each other for a moment before Higo gently kissed the girl on her lips and hugged her shoulder while watching the sunrise together.
