Chapter 329 - SOMETHING SPECIAL (2/2)

”I have lost.” She said simply before turning away and rushing out of the pavilion.

Mrs Narita looked at her daughter running away and felt heartache. She had not imagined that Nanase would have any abilities in art. She had never shown any interest in participating in artistic events. And everyone said that she was from the village.

She glared at Nanase. However, before she could speak, a tall man stepped forward from the crowd. He was wearing white clothes from head to toe, including a white hat and white gloves. Though he was handsome, the stark white colour washed him out.

”This is a wonderful drawing, Mrs Yamazaki. It is something special.” The man spoke in a gentle voice.

Nanase laughed a little because she realised she had drawn too much attention to herself by competing with a little girl.

However, she had not been able to resist when she saw that young girl with trapped eyes. Obviously, she did not like drawing or painting and probably felt like she was drowning. She remembered that feeling all too well.

”It's nothing, Mr Blossom.” She waved her hand a little.

”It is precisely because it is nothing, that it is something.”

The handsome man was called Cherry Blossom. Everyone knew that it was a moniker, but he was clouded in mystery. From the rumours in the world of academia, he was a renowned botanist who was revered in and out of the country.

Therefore, everyone accepted his name without question.

With a wave of his hand, a young man in a black suit stepped forward and picked up the illustration board. In a few moments, the illustration was placed on an easel at the side.

Cherry Blossom walked to the centre of the pavilion and stood on the raised centre amidst the musical instruments.

”As you know, my flower viewing parties are not formal.” He spoke in a gentle voice. ”However, I realised that a lot of performers do not get the appreciation they deserve during the party. So, we will change things up a little this year.”

”As usual, each family has been ȧssigned a gazebo in the garden for the maximum enjoyment of the flowers. The caterers will deliver picnic baskets in an hour. Meanwhile, feel free to use the provided art supplies to capture the essence of the fleeting beauty of the wonderful blossoms.”

”We will close the evening with musical performances to maximise your enjoyment. You can register performances with Yugo here. Please feel free to walk around and enjoy the garden.”

The guests clapped lightly as Cherry Blossom stepped down from the raised platform. Murmurs filled the pavilion as guests dispersed.

”I would like to register two performances. One for myself and one for my niece.” Makiko smiled brightly with a calculating light in her eyes.