317: Anonymous Combatant
“Oh, good.
So the diner was actually Fiona-chan’s choice too, after all.”
318: Anonymous Combatant
I was blind to the fact that there were many dishes that wouldn’t be served at my family’s table.
319: Anonymous Combatant
She seems like a nice young lady, but even the wealthy have their struggles.
320: Sexy
As planned after the meal, we arrived at the cat cafe.
Hakase is a cat lover. By the way, there was even a time when he played with Cat-ear-chan using a cat toy.
Cat-ear-chan was going along with it, going “Nyaa~”
321: Anonymous Combatant
Cat ears are cute after all (kawaii).
322: Sexy
Fiona is playing with the cats too, isn’t she?
Hakase: “Nyaa, nyaa~”
Fio: “Fufu, here’s some food.”
The surrounding customers are glancing over at the 26-year-old man going “Nyaa~”. It doesn’t matter though, since the two seem to be enjoying themselves.
Ah, there are even people being deceived by their good looks into saying “How cuuute~”. Inexplicable.
Fio: “Do you like animals, Hakase?”
Hakase: “I don’t dislike them, but cats may be special.”
Fio: “I like cats too. Nyaa, nyaa~……”
Hakase: “Fiona-chan is kawaii.”
Oho, he threw in a sly little move there. The Hakase is letting his true feelings slip out too.
323: Anonymous Combatant
Nice one Fiona-chan.
324: Anonymous Combatant
Aah~, a usually elegant girl doing cat noises is just too much.
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“Haa, it’s a shame to leave but we must.”
Halvied lets out a sigh after leaving the cat cafe.
He keeps glancing back at the store, the time spent with the cats was so comfortable.
“They were cute, weren’t they?”
“Yeah. Sayuki-chan’s cat imitation resembled them too.”
“Ah, ahaha. Thank you, very much.”
A flustered Sayuki reddens her cheeks.
Being able to endlessly squish the paw pads and see the adorable side of his cherished ones was healing. It was a wonderful time, but he feels apologetic for just enjoying it himself.
“You can’t keep pets though, right?”
“Yeah. But even if Miina’s situation wasn’t a factor, I’m too busy now to properly take care of one. I wouldn’t be able to take responsibility for a life, so it’s impossible.”
As a pet owner, one must take responsibility for the animal’s entire lifetime.
However, even without Miina’s circumstances, keeping a pet would be difficult in his current situation. Coming to play like this occasionally is about right.
“I see.”
Upon hearing that, for some reason Sayuki gave a soft smile.
“Nn? What’s up?”
“No, I just think it’s cute.”
“Ah. Cats are indeed healing.”
When Halvied responded, her smile became even happier.
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445: Anonymous Combatant
Is everything going smoothly, more or less?
446: Anonymous Combatant
Well, this date was for Fiona to get Hakase to notice her in the first place,
so it would have to get pretty bad to become hostile.
447: Anonymous Combatant
But just because it’s not hostile doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a success either.
448: Sexy
Emergency! We have a pick-up attempt!
449: Anonymous Combatant
Huh!? But they’re on a date!?
450: Anonymous Combatant
What is Hakase doing!?
451: Sexy
No, Hakase is the one being hit on.
After leaving the cat cafe and returning to the station plaza, Fiona said “I need to take a call” and separated.
When Hakase was alone, a flashy pair of women approached and tried to pick him up.
452: Anonymous Combatant
A reverse pick-up attempt!? Dammit!
453: Anonymous Combatant
That should have been Fiona fending off guys hitting on her, dammit.
454: Anonymous Combatant
That’s something that’ll never happen to us losers!
455: Anonymous Combatant
>>453 You made the worst typo there, be careful.
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456: Sexy
The women claim to be college students.
They don’t seem like the type to still be studying after basic education though…..
Ah right, it’s normal to study until 22 where I’m from.
Woman A: “Hey mister, you free~?”
Woman B: “We’re headed to [place] after this, wanna join~?”
Hakase: “Is that so? Well be careful then. Ah, Fiona-chan.”
He brushed them off smoothly, not getting angry or showing annoyance.
And leaving the two behind, he went straight back to the returning Fiona.
What is he, a puppy?
457: Anonymous Combatant
Not even a chance for an awkward event scene huh.
458: Anonymous Combatant
His response was correct but still somehow off.
459: Anonymous Combatant
Knowing Hakase, he may not have even realized it was a pickup attempt.
460: Sexy
Afterwards, they chatted lightly while looking around the mall.
Apparently checking out clothes and accessories was Fiona’s wish this time.
Fiona said her hobbies are road biking and piano, so she doesn’t really accessorize much for either.
Fio: “The most important accessory for me is this though.”
She shows a necklace with a blue jewel on it.
Hakase is looking rather charmed by it, isn’t he?
461: Anonymous Combatant
Isn’t that where you’re supposed to give her a present?
462: Anonymous Combatant
Isn’t that too heavy for a first date?
And showing her favorite necklace immediately after seems too on-the-nose.
463: Anonymous Combatant
Ah, like “Why don’t you wear my present instead?” kind of thing?
464: Sexy
They seem to be getting tired from walking, so they’re taking a break at a cafe.
The conversation never runs dry, and they appear well-matched.
I think Fiona is great, personally.
465: Sexy
Hakase: “…..Nn? This is…”
Hakase opened the menu and froze while staring at one item.
I wonder what’s wrong?
466: Anonymous Combatant
Did he spot an interesting dessert maybe?
467: Anonymous Combatant
Surely he wouldn’t order his usual on a date though……or could it be?
468: Sexy
He glances at Fiona. Stares at the menu intently.
After a pause, he glances at Fiona again. Stares at the menu intently.
Hakase: “No, this might actually work…?”
He mutters something ominous.
469: Anonymous Combatant
Oh no.
470: Anonymous Combatant
He’s planning on pulling a major bumbling move here, isn’t he?
471: Sexy
Fiona is now also occasionally glancing at Hakase for some reason.
And Hakase, having seemingly made up his mind, points at one item on the menu.
Hakase: “Ah, by the way. Would you perhaps be interested in something like this?”
He did it.
He showed her a tropical couple’s juice and is staring straight at Fiona with a surprisingly composed expression.
472: Anonymous Combatant
Hakase you bastaaaaard!?
473: Anonymous Combatant
Why couldn’t you hold it in!?
474: Anonymous Combatant
I told you that kind of thing is outdated these days!
475: Sexy
Fio: “Ah, well, you’re right! Eres said it was bad, but this is a date after all!”
She seems surprisingly open to it?
Hakase: “R-Really? Then let’s order it.”
They’re now sharing the couple’s juice, going chu chu?
476: Anonymous Combatant
No way!?
477: Anonymous Combatant
Is Fiona just going along with Hakase?
478: Anonymous Combatant
Why did it turn out like this!?
479: Anonymous Combatant
Did Hakase use some kind of magic!?
480: Sexy
From what I can see, she seems flustered but happy about it.
Eh, what’s this?
An evil spirit scientist and a heroine of justice are giggling and going ufufu while sharing a couple’s juice.
Furthermore, when their eyes meet, they shyly turn away blushing.
And one of them is my former colleague. A Delnkeim executive who was once called a child beloved by the gods, the spirit scientist.
Hakase: “Trying this is a bit embarrassing, huh?”
Fio: “Really. My face feels like it’s on fire. Nihehe.”
I’ll engrave this scene into my mind.
And…..from now on, I’ll make sure to utterly tease Hakase about it.
Ufufu, it’s just too good. You’re so funny Hakase!
481: Anonymous Combatant
This is just too much.
482: Anonymous Combatant
To see that side of a male senior, colleague and friend, it’s just too much.
483: Anonymous Combatant
Hakase: “Stop…please stop…”
484: Sexy
I failed. Why didn’t I prepare a telephoto lens camera?
I knew I’d be noticed but still wanted to take pictures!
I want to show everyone in the thread. And Gorimacho-san too.
485: Anonymous Combatant
Sexy has a nice personality too huh.
486: Anonymous Combatant
Well, the real battle starts from here on out…..
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