Finally, the festival has kicked off. Naoto had went home to shower and change after helping with the set up. When he returned things were already lively. His mother had arrived some time before him and he could see her and his dad enjoying their time together. Naoto smiled then went off to enjoy the festival when he realized his dad was already near drunk and was making idiotic kissy faces at his wife. Naoto did just about everything there was to do. He rode rides, played games managing to beat a few of the rigged ones with his challenge facing spirit. He was even dragged onto the dance floor by girls from school who knew him from soccer. Despite this morning's emergency he managed stuff himself with loads of the festival food. When Naoto saw a performer trying to keep a ball in the air as long as he could he decided to be an attraction at the festival too. With his soccer skill and uncanny reflexes he entertained the children and their parents for quite some time. Watching him out was weird to think that such an outgoing and will like kid didn't have many friends. Throughout the festival though he did seem to be he holding back.

After his grandstander act Naoto took a well deserved rest on a bench. "You're such a show off." Naoto looked over to see Tommy standing there with a smirk. [b]"Who are you calling a show off Mr. I'm Gonna Be Better Than You Someday~"[/b] Tommy leaned back with his hands on his head and a toothy grin. "Speaking of which, are tea up for a game?" He asked lightly kicking a ball to Naoto who stopped it with his foot. [b]"Sorry, I'm a little wiped. But maybe if you get me a drink and a snack I'll be able to regain my energy hehe."[/b] Tommy gave Naoto an annoyed look but then chuckled and turned around to head for one of the stands. "Fine but we're definitely having a match got it?" Naoto smiled and looked down at the ball. That's when he heard the deafening sound followed by screams. He looked up to see fires erupt out of nowhere. "Aaah!" Mario jumped to his feet hearing Tommy's voice. He looked around and saw the boy on his but in front of a burning stand. [b]"Tommy, you okay!?"[/b] Naoto called. Tommy looked back and nodded. As he started getting up the sign from the stands started to break off and fell above him. [b]"Tommy, DUCK!"[/b] Without hesitation Naoto acted, bringing back his leg. [i][b]Don't miss![/b][/i] He thought to himself as he kicked the soccer ball as hard as he could sending it soaring towards the sign and bashing it away from Tommy. Naoto rushed over to make sure his little pal was alright. Luckily he was safe but now Naoto still wondered. [i][b] What the he'll is going on?[/b][/i]