Kaoru felt somewhat odd towards the end of July; having to remind himself this was the American summer.
No school unless required or needing to be tutored.
It was amusing; as he recalled mounds of homework - that even lower schools felt obligated to complete. His eyes drifted towards the newly purchased clarinet.
Same as music lessons?
In Japan there was a festival the first week of August.
One renown for its heroes and legends and incredible beasts.
The younger Hitachiin boy remembered the many children attendants but more vividly - the costumes and floats.
Wondering if there was anything close nearby...
There was Carnival -
no wait...
He caught himself in the detail from his studies and socialization from his hometown classmates.
Mardi Gras.
But even the so-called pharmacy stores already had some Halloween items alongside back to school supplies.
Would Haruhi want to dress up this year?
Candy was a nice perk to the holiday but were usually given free