[Seasonal Cup Relay Novel] Introduction by PJ -> Development by rira -> Twist by Shirokuma

PJ's Seasonal Cup relay novel.
Introduction Story [C]/PJ approx. 1700 characters

rira's story.
Development Story Sea Sugar

Now, I have written the twist.
Here you go.

"float_glass"

"Heh."
I laughed, remembering the time she got a little angry and made a salty face.

"What is it?"
"Oh, sorry, it's nothing."

Since she moved away, the pages of memories inside me haven't turned.
"I couldn't make memories sweet enough."

I have my works displayed in a corner of the surf shop my father runs.

I named the work Sea Sugarfloat_glass.

The sea glass she gave me is now a pendant head on a necklace woven from hemp string, which I wear around my neck.

Making this was the catalyst for me to start collecting sea glass and creating accessories. The shop's regulars often buy them. Recently, thanks to my father selling them online, they've become popular too.

However.

This sea glass of mine remains salty.

"Let's meet again when it becomes sweet."

Has that sea glass she took with her become sweet yet?

Welcome.

A young woman walked into the shop with a little girl.

Excuse me, I'd like that stone accessory.
Yes, it's right here.
My daughter saw it online and really wanted it. We happened to be in the neighborhood, so we stopped by.
Thank you very much.

The fair-skinned girl, who looked lovely in her white sundress, gazed at the accessory I had made with delight.

It's called sea sugar. Pieces of glass that wash up on the shore change like this over many long years.
It's cute.

That thing around your neck, mister, it's very pretty.

Oh, thank you, but that one isn't for sale, I'm sorry.
I see.

Oh, but wait.

I said that, then took it off my neck and placed it around the girl's.

Is it okay?

Yes, you liked it, so I'll give it to you.

Thank you.

The girl smiled happily.
A sweet, coconut-like scent drifted from her hair, and...

It's just like that time.

Once again, I was reminded of that summer day when I parted ways with her.

How about you, too?
A beautiful summer, look, it's right here.