Journey Abroad Without a Hu - 神代類x暁山瑞希&巡音ルカx神威がくぽ

💜💗💜💗💜 Story 💗💜💗💜💗 One day, during a rare break from their busy schedules, Gakupo, Luka, Rui, and Mizuki finally had the opportunity to put their work aside for a while and travel abroad together. This time, they hadn't planned an overly packed itinerary, nor were there any particular attractions they absolutely had to visit. The four of them brought only a few personal belongings and decided to take their time exploring the streets after arriving. Whenever they came across a shop that caught their interest, they could step inside and have a look. If they grew tired, they could simply find somewhere to rest and enjoy a leisurely trip without worrying about the time. "Finally, we can go shopping properly! After work, there's always something else to take care of, so we hardly ever get to enjoy this kind of free time." Mizuki walked ahead, turned around cheerfully, and waved at the other three. She was in particularly high spirits today. Just thinking about having the freedom to explore wherever she wanted made her eager to visit every shop along the street. "Mizuki, aren't you walking a little too fast? We've barely started!" Rui called out with a smile as he caught up with her, his tone carrying a hint of teasing. "Of course we should make the most of our time! When you're traveling, you never know what unexpected treasures you might discover by stepping into a random shop." "That's a fair point," Gakupo replied with a gentle smile. "Still, we don't have any particular schedule to follow today, so there's no need to rush through everything." Walking beside him, Luka nodded softly. "I feel the same way. Rather than constantly hurrying to the next destination, I'd rather take our time and stop whenever we find something we like." "In that case, how about we make today's goals: don't get lost, don't let anyone wander off alone, and don't let anyone go hungry?" Rui suggested with an unusually serious expression. Mizuki immediately burst out laughing. "That last one is just because you want to eat something yourself, isn't it?" "I'm simply considering the quality of everyone's travel experience." "Really? Then you'll have to prove your dedication when we pass a dessert shop later." "That is a task I'm more than happy to accept." Listening to their conversation, Luka couldn't help laughing. Gakupo glanced at her, a warm smile appearing in his eyes. Although all four of them were usually occupied with their own demanding schedules, whenever they got together, conversation flowed naturally, as if there were never any distance between them that needed to be overcome. They continued along the streets, passing several shops selling everyday goods before eventually stepping into a store filled with all kinds of little trinkets. The shelves were packed with an assortment of items, from cute keychains and travel souvenirs to practical accessories. Mizuki was quickly drawn to a display of small decorations. Enthusiastically picking up several items, she turned around to ask the others what they thought. "What do you think of this? I feel like it would make a lovely souvenir to bring home." Luka stepped closer to take a look and selected a little item that caught her eye. "This one is really cute, too. I think it would make a nice gift for a friend." "Then why don't we each pick something we like as a memento of this trip?" Gakupo suggested. After hearing this, Rui began carefully comparing the items on the shelves. In the end, however, he picked up something completely different from what the others had chosen. Mizuki noticed and couldn't help looking amused. "Rui, are you really going to choose that?" "What's wrong with it? I think it has quite a distinctive charm." "Nothing's wrong with it. I just already have an idea of where you'll put it when you bring it home." "Then perhaps you should take a guess." The two soon resumed their playful back-and-forth. Meanwhile, Luka held the souvenir she had chosen and turned to ask Gakupo about his selection. "What about you? Have you found anything you like?" "I have." Gakupo showed her the little item in his hand before adding, "Although I think it would be even more meaningful if I could keep it alongside the one you chose." Luka paused for a moment, then understood what he meant. A gentle smile appeared on her face. "Then let's buy them together." When it was time to pay, each of them carried their chosen souvenirs and returned to the street feeling satisfied. Mizuki suggested finding somewhere to eat, while Rui mentioned that he had already noticed a few promising places nearby. The four continued their exploration, following his recommendation. Along the way, they occasionally stopped to admire the items displayed in shop windows or stepped inside stores that caught their attention. Mizuki sometimes pulled Luka along to examine something together, while Rui frequently offered amusing observations that made even an ordinary shopping trip more entertaining. Gakupo spent most of the time walking beside Luka, occasionally taking the shopping bags from her so she could browse more comfortably. "I can carry them myself, you know. You've been holding them for quite a while." "It's no trouble. They're not heavy." He looked down at her, his voice naturally gentle. "Besides, you still want to keep shopping, don't you? It'll be easier if your hands are free." Luka gazed at him, the smile on her lips growing a little warmer. "Then I'll leave them to you." "With pleasure." They exchanged a smile before catching up with Rui and Mizuki, who were already discussing which shop to visit next. After walking for a while longer, the four finally found somewhere to sit and rest. They placed their shopping bags beside them and began sharing amusing stories from their adventures along the way. "I originally planned to buy just one souvenir, but somehow I ended up with several." Mizuki looked at her shopping bags and sighed dramatically. "Traveling really does make it easy to forget your original shopping plans." "At least you have a perfectly reasonable explanation for every item you bought," Rui replied with a smile. "You do, too, don't you? Who was it that spent ages examining things in a shop, only to claim he was just browsing?" "That was because I take a thorough and analytical approach to shopping." "That sounds suspiciously like an excuse." Luka listened to their playful argument while sipping her drink, laughing so much that her shoulders trembled slightly. Sitting beside her, Gakupo noticed how happy she looked and gently pushed a small treat he had bought earlier toward her. "Would you like to try some?" Luka picked one up and took a bite. After tasting it, she held the remaining piece out to him. "It's delicious. You should try it, too." Rather than taking another piece, Gakupo leaned forward and took a bite from the one she offered. "You're right. It's quite good." The simple, natural gesture made Luka's gaze linger on his face for a moment longer. Neither of them said anything in particular. They simply exchanged a knowing smile before continuing to listen to Rui and Mizuki discuss their plans for the afternoon. Once their break was over, the four stood up and continued strolling along the streets. There was still plenty of time left on their trip. They didn't need to rush to finish any part of their itinerary, nor did they have to carefully plan every detail to create perfect memories. As long as they could walk together through unfamiliar streets, browse shops at their own pace, share the things they liked, and occasionally stop to chat, that alone was enough to make the day special. Mizuki was walking ahead when she suddenly turned around and gave the others a bright smile. "Let's all go into the next shop together! No matter what's inside, we're going to explore it as a group!" "Sounds good to me," Luka replied immediately. "Since everyone agrees, I certainly have no reason to object," Rui said with a smile. Gakupo reached out and gently took Luka's hand, walking alongside her as they followed the other two. "Then let's continue our journey." Luka returned his handhold and walked beside him, close to their dear friends. People came and went along the streets, and the four gradually blended into the flow of passersby. They didn't deliberately leave behind anything extraordinary, yet through every little stop, every conversation, and every shared smile, they quietly collected precious travel memories that belonged to them alone. And their day together was far from over.