Ringo was practically skipping with excitement as they finished climbing the stairs to the little maze of streets the festival was spread out over. Stalls, lit with bright lanterns, crowded up against each other as far as they could see.

Her wooden geta sandals clopping on the stone pavement as she dashed ahead, then slowed down so everyone could catch up. "This is going to be so much fun!" She looked over at Kathy and Dante. "It's like the Homecoming carnival thing, but with way better snacks!"