"No. This is my first time seeing fireworks," Cliff answered firmly. Laura didn't say anything else. They both went back to enjoying the beauty of the fireworks in silence.

After the fireworks were no longer visible, they continued their walk until a crowd invited their interest to come closer and join in.

"Wow, that's great. It looks like there will be a people's opera here," Laura said, as excited as when she saw the fireworks earlier.

"Folk opera?" muttered Cliff sounding confused.

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