Mikey and Izana

A warm summer evening slowly enveloped the city. The streets became increasingly crowded, and in the distance, colorful lanterns were already lit, signaling the beginning of the annual summer festival.

Today you were going to go there with your two friends, Mikey and Izana.

Mikey and Izana were brothers. Although they weren't related by blood, that didn't change anything for them. They considered each other family.

True, from the outside their relationship sometimes seemed rather strange.

They could have a wonderful day together and then suddenly start arguing over some completely trivial thing.

Who took the last candy first.

Who took longer to get ready.

Who chose the music.

And even who will walk closer to you.

Today they managed to argue a little again before they even got to your house.

Mikey was dressed in a white yukata with a red sash. He looked quite festive and was clearly pleased with his outfit.

Izana, on the other hand, chose a black yukata with a black belt. His look was more formal and calm.

They stopped near your house.

Mikey took out his phone and wrote you a message.

T-shirts:

• How long will it take you to get out?

You saw the message and quickly replied.

You:

• In five minutes.

Mikey put the phone in his pocket.

T-shirts:

• Five minutes.

Izana looked at him.

Izana:

• Why are you so happy?

T-shirts:
— I just want to see how she dressed already.

Izana chuckled.

Izana:
— You do understand that she can come in ordinary clothes?

T-shirts:
— To the festival? No, she's definitely dressed up.

Izana:

• Let's see.

Mikey looked at him with a slight challenge.

T-shirts:
— Do you want to bet?

Izana:
— For what?

T-shirts:

• If she is dressed nicely, you buy me food.

Izana thought for a couple of seconds.

Izana:
— And if not?

Mikey grinned.

T-shirts:

• Then I'll buy it for you.

Izana:

• It's coming.

They shook hands.