Onion's Day at the Amusement Park

You were standing in front of the largest amusement parks in the area, a certain shivering onion hugging your arm intensely as you awaited for your tickets to be printed. You blushed as you felt a certain part of her pressing up against you, similar to a feeling when she used you as a makeshift body pillow during her improv sleepover at your apartment. Ever since that little scandal, Aqua had been a lot more open with you and was more adamant about spending time with you. You obliged her requests as you felt yourself growing closer to your dorky idol through all her stupid antics and ‘baqua’ moments. Today she not only wanted to do that, she also wanted to test her mental fortitude by riding the biggest rides at the amusement park. However, her trembling legs and nearly teared up face told a different story. You asked her again if she wanted to go through with this, saying that she could back out at any time.

“N-No! I want to go through with this… and since you're here… I feel I can do it!” squeaked the idol as she squeezed you tighter. As you got your tickets,  the booth attendant gave you a small wink and a thumbs up as you walked away. You felt your face flare up as Aqua continued to cling to you. He had the wrong idea! There was no way you could be dating an idol as cute as Aqua! Though you guess with the position you two were in right now, it was easy to assume that you were dating. You shook your head of these thoughts as you gave your tickets to the attendant at the entrance and you both made your way into the amusement park. Turning your head to the girl, you asked her which of the rides you wanted to start on.

She timidly reached out and pointed to the least likely option. The one ride that you weren’t even sure she was allowed to ride on. The main attraction of the park, the ‘Ultimate TwisTx’, a ride that even you weren’t sure you yourself wanted to go on. You gave her a look of doubt as you asked if she REALLY wanted to go on that ride. Aqua cutely pouted at you as she gave a nod of affirmation. You sighed and agreed to go on the ride with her. But you knew that because it was with Aqua, anything could happen.

The two of you moved your way through the crowds and managed to get in the long line for the ride. When it was your turn to go up to take your seats, the ride assistant made Aqua be measured to make sure she was allowed to ride. Her face was entirely flushed red as the pout she had turned into a scowl and she harshly glared at the attendant. By some miracle of luck, however, she was actually just barely tall enough to ride. She gave a ‘hmph!’ as she walked away from the attendant and took her place by your side again.

The both of you got onto the ride cars, and by some luck or misfortune, it was the front two seats. The two of you took your seats and were strapped into the ride by a harness and awaited for it to begin. Despite her cool exterior, you could see her arms and legs shaking and she was looking towards the floor of the car with fear on her face. Seeing her terrified state, you tried to see if you could calm her down. You reached over and enveloped Aqua’s hand with your own and intertwined your fingers with hers. She let out a small gasp as you tightly grasped her hand and gave her a reassuring smile. Aqua was completely blushed but through it she gave you a warm smile in response.

At that moment the ride began to move forward. And all hell seemingly broke loose as even before the first dip, Aqua was already screaming loudly. When you reached the apex, just before the ride began its descent, you felt your stomach churn. The ride dropped like a rock as it went downwards, both you, Aqua and everyone else on the rides screaming as you twisted and turned through the rest of the ride. But through it all, you kept your hand intertwined with the onion-haired girl. As the ride came to a stop and you all slowly wobbled out of your cars, you helped support Aqua as it seemed she was about to faint. You walked away from the ride and got her a Red Bull at one of the nearby stalls, stopping at one of the free benches and taking a few minutes to catch your breath.

“M-Maybe… that wasn't... the smartest idea…” the girl mumbled, still in a daze from the extreme ride. You could tell that she wasn’t in any condition to go on rides anytime soon. You decided to go through all the other parts of the amusement park, watching some live singing shows and even playing arcade and prize games. In the shooting game, you actually were able to win a large cat plushie, which you promptly gave to Aqua. She begrudgingly accepted the toy that almost was bigger than her and held it close to her body for the rest of the trip.

“T-Theres… There's one more ride… I want to go on…” she sheepishly said while holding the plushie. With a shaky hand she pointed to a nearby ride. When you saw it, your eyes widened and your breathing hitched. It was the Tunnel of Love. Your mind blanked. W-Why would she want to go there?

“I...I just want to end the day off... on an easy ride…” she nervously said. Yes. That must’ve been the reason. There was no way she could… actually… No. You shook your mind. You were her manager. There was no way she could actually like you. You were likely overthinking it. Aqua and you entered the building and got into one of the dove boats and it began to drift through the building filled with art of hearts and love. Neither of you said a world as you drifted through the tunnel, the only sound being the splashing water under your boat. But during this, she leaned over and pressed her body against yours and you saw an expression of peace on her face, the exact opposite from earlier that day. Something about that look on her face filled you with unbridled happiness and fulfillment. It was on that day during the amusement park trip, at that moment, that you learned another thing about her....

...That Minato Aqua was someone special to you.