Sayuki’s father, Seiichiro Kanmunazuki, is an extraordinarily wealthy man.
Since childhood, her father taught her this:
[Regardless of wealth, people are appraised and appraise others]
[Having money increases those opportunities]
[As my daughter, you’ll live a life being appraised by many people]
[That’s why you too must appraise. What value does someone you’ll interact with hold for you]
She’s not sure about his qualities as a typical father.
Sayuki felt lonely when she was little, but at least she never went hungry. Birthday presents were sent every year without fail.
Though she has no memories of spending summer vacation together, she thinks he tried his best to be a father despite being busy.
Still, Lisa the Moon Fairy appeared before Sayuki. Paradoxically, the young girl must have been lamenting her circumstances as unfortunate somewhere in her heart.
But her father’s teaching of measuring people by their value, although she disliked that way of thinking, somehow remained strongly in her heart.
[Would you like to go on a date next Sunday?]
Since sending that message to Haruhiko, Sayuki has been constantly worried.
She’s naturally nervous. It’s the first time in her life she’s asked out a man.
However, the cause of her worry was different. It seems her actions aren’t very welcome among people close to Haruhiko.
After that scene at the café, she also contacted Miina. It felt wrong to go on a date without telling her, who adores her brother so much.
She thought Miina would be angry, but Miina maintained her calm demeanor.
“Does Sayuki like Haru-niisan?”
Instead of anger, she responded with a question. When Sayuki confirmed it, her voice became slightly cold.
“If that’s true, then it’s fine. I don’t really dislike Sayuki, nya. So if Haru-niisan chooses you, I wouldn’t mind calling you big sister. However, if those feelings turn out to be a lie, I won’t forgive you.”
Given Miina’s brother complex, Sayuki thought she would oppose any approach towards Haruhiko.
But it was the opposite – she said she wouldn’t forgive Sayuki if the feelings weren’t genuine.
That strange reaction reminded her of her father’s teachings. Eiko, the Master, and Miina – everyone close to him hadn’t exactly cheered her on.
They were probably gauging her worth.
The Master gave her various advice, and Eiko showed concern.
Miina even suggested the possibility of becoming her sister. Though that seemed a bit premature. Such things should follow proper steps.
At least they didn’t dislike her, and they acknowledged her feelings for Haruhiko.
However, their assessment showed that just liking him wasn’t enough. They judged that she was still missing something.
Not knowing what that something was, Sayuki had been constantly worried.
“Hey, Sayuki-chan? Don’t you think this kind of consultation is way too heavy for someone like me who’s less popular than you?”
Mainly in Akane’s room.
After all, she couldn’t confide these worries to Moe or Miina. Plus, Sayuki didn’t have many friends. Akane was her only friend she could discuss romance with.
“Just so you know, I have zero experience with confessions or any of those sweet romantic events. The boys in class casually say things like ‘Yuuki is basically one of the guys’ you know?”
“Really? But Akane, you’re so cute.”
“They treat me terribly. Those boys say things like ‘feminine looks don’t suit you’ or ‘no guy would ever like Yuuki’ when I wear a skirt.”
That’s truly terrible. They must be blind not to see Akane’s charm.
“Well? I got annoyed and replied ‘There are guys who worry about me and say I’m precious!’ Hehe, their eyes went wide!”
The emphasis on “eyes went wide” was slightly off.
“Well… I don’t know anything about romance beyond what I’ve seen in shoujo manga. But you know, I think Sayuki will be fine. After all, you achieved the powerup.”
When Sayuki stared back in confusion, Akane cheerfully smiled.
“I heard from Faruha, the Lamp Fairy. The talent needed for powerup is ‘being straightforward.’ It’s a stage that can only be achieved by those who can accept fairies while staying true to themselves. So, Sayuki will be fine too. No matter what happens, you can face it head-on.”
Sayuki clutched the protective stone hanging from her neck.
She finally understood why she couldn’t easily master the powerup that Akane and Moe had learned so simply.
“Thank you, Akane. I’m glad you’re my friend.”
“Hehe. I love you too, Sayuki-chan. Even if things go well with Haruhiko-san, let’s still hang out sometimes, okay?”
This was what she had been missing.
Accepting others without doubt. And then, being honest with yourself.
She had stumbled with the fairy fusion because she couldn’t do that.
But now it’s different. Though she had help from the protective stone, she managed to properly connect their hearts.
Her best friend made her believe it would be alright.
“By the way, do you think it would be weird to share a couple’s juice on our first date?”
“Eh!? You mean that legendary thing where two people drink from one juice? I think that kind of thing should wait until after you start dating… like, after you start h-holding hands. Ah, haha.”
“Y-you’re right. Sorry, forget I mentioned it.”
For now, she’ll remove that from the date plans. She’ll keep consulting with Akane for a while longer.
Kannazuki Sayuki probably still doesn’t know much about Hakase Haruhiko.
But after hearing about his childhood from the Master, she wanted to pat his head.
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113: Hakase
The decisive Sunday has finally come. Hair is styled, and clothes were picked with help from the store clerk.
Used mouthwash too. A bit of perfume on the sleeve cuffs is proper Japanese etiquette.
Alright, perfect.
114: Anonymous Combatant
So you didn’t have Cat-ears prepare your clothes.
115: Anonymous Combatant
The mouthwash detail shows how serious he is, kinda creepy lol
116: Hakase
>>114 Isn’t it wrong to wear clothes picked by another girl for a date?
I learned about drawing lines from this thread.
117: Anonymous Combatant
Well done, Hakase.
118: Anonymous Combatant
It’s moving to see how Hakase went from just being a Fiona-tan fan at the start of the thread to actually going on a date.
119: Anonymous Combatant
It must be almost time, right? Hakase, leave the base early.
120: Anonymous Combatant
Lol at telling him to “leave the base”
121: Hakase
Thanks to L-Ria and N-Tarou growing up, I was able to get a day off.
Also, Cat-ears said “I feel like working today, so Hakase can take it easy nya” and took all the work she could handle. Everyone’s so nice.
122: Anonymous Combatant
What? Here I thought Hakase drew the short straw, but everyone’s actually supporting him.
123: Anonymous Combatant
We’re cheering for you from behind the screen too!
124: Anonymous Combatant
We’ve written whatever we wanted this time. And Hakase read it all.
Taking all that into account, let me ask again. Nobody post until Hakase answers.
Hakase, do you like Fiona-chan?
125: Hakase
Of course I like her, that’s obvious.
You know, I know lots of good things about Fiona-tan that I haven’t reported to this thread.
126: Anonymous Combatant
Yeah, well said Hakase!
127: Anonymous Combatant
How bittersweet.
128: Anonymous Combatant
>>124 We always write whatever we want though lol
129: Anonymous Combatant
True enough lol
130: Hakase
Ended up taking up a whole thread. Thanks everyone.
I’ll do my best from here on. Probably won’t be able to post until night, but take care.
Well then, I’m off!
131: Anonymous Combatant
Yeah, go for it!
132: Anonymous Combatant
We’re expecting good news!
133: Anonymous Combatant
Make sure you enjoy yourself too, Hakase!
134: Anonymous Combatant
Now, what will happen?
135: Anonymous Combatant
Despite everything, I want it to go well but it’s tough…
136: Anonymous Combatant
Obviously he won’t post during the date, so we’ll have to wait for the night report.
137: Anonymous Combatant
The suspense is killing me…
138: Anonymous Combatant
Wonder if his clothes are okay. We managed to stop Hakase’s plan of “white tuxedo + bouquet” at least.
139: Anonymous Combatant
That’s too heavy for a first date lol
140: Anonymous Combatant
Why is his sense of what’s fashionable, like thinking pasta is fancy, from shoujo manga a generation ago?
141: Anonymous Combatant
Hakase’s knowledge of Japan comes from studying, so it’s slightly off.
Like wanting to share a couple’s juice – modern high school girls would cringe lol
142: Anonymous Combatant
Damn, I’m so curious about what’s happening.
143: Sexy
This is codename
144: Anonymous Combatant
Hm?
145: Anonymous Combatant
What’s up, Sexy-chan?
146: Anonymous Combatant
Your tone is different from usual.
147: Sexy
Well, you see. To be honest, I’m also super curious about Hakase’s date.
By chance, I got approved for paid leave from work, so I thought I might do some stalking~
148: Anonymous Combatant
W-what kind of evil scheme is this!?
149: Anonymous Combatant
There’s nothing coincidental about that paid leave lol
150: Anonymous Combatant
Wait, but isn’t it bad to interfere with Hakase?
151: Sexy
Of course, I’ll make sure he doesn’t notice me.
To be honest, since this is a meeting with Lost Fairies, we need someone watching.
Depending on how things go, Hakase could be in danger, right?
But if I report to the organization, our wild Leader-chan might get involved, so I decided I had to go myself.
Plus I just really want to see Hakase’s date.
152: Anonymous Combatant
That last bit was your real reason lol
153: Sexy
Anyway! From now on, this isn’t “Hakase’s Advice Thread” but “Sexy’s Date Live Coverage Thread.” Please understand.
154: Anonymous Combatant
Whoa, even Sexy-chan’s been influenced by nyanJ lol
155: Anonymous Combatant
But thanks to this, we can enjoy watching Hakase’s date too. We’re counting on you, Sexy-san!
156: Anonymous Combatant
Sexy! Sexy! Sexy!
157: Anonymous Combatant
Funny how a thread about Hakase is steadily gaining Sexy supporters lol
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