Neither Julis nor Tamazuki knew Amirigi had a wonderful dream. Even if they knew, they would only say that it was good for him.
As they were on their way to the central district, they discussed various places which they should visit as they looked out the air window of his mobile device. Then, as it was their first ti, they decided to do this together. Fortunately, he was decisive and was able to learn fast; then, soon, everything had been decided.
"Then, let's go there."
"Un."
"By the way, let's get you a cap."
"Huh? Why?"
"...are you also a light novel protagonist, Princess?"
"...I don't know what you an, but I can tell that you are mocking ." Julis stared at him unkindly while wondering why he told her that she was a light novel protagonist.
"It's okay. You don't need to think too much, but if you don't mind attracting everyone's attention, then I am okay, though."
It ant that she was clueless, but he kindly did not ntion that aning.
"Attracting everyone's attention...?" Julis was in silence for a mont before she understood everything and blushed, but then, she snorted. "I don't care, or do you have a problem with being known to go on a date with ?" While she wasn't sure about the details of his relationship with Claudia, Kirin, or there were other girls that she didn't know, his intention to make their date a secret made her quite unhappy.
What do you an?
Are you just playing with ?
Is she just playing in his mind?
She took this date seriously, waking up early to do her make-up and everything. She even called her ho, asking for so advice since it was her first ti going out with an opposite gender (indiscreetly), yet this guy told her that it was better to keep everything a secret.
Their original intention for this date might not be because of liking or sothing, but even so, she couldn't help but think so, okay?
Or was she the only one who thought so?
If so, she was sad.
"....."
He thought that this girl was a light novel protagonist, but as expected of a heroine, it was impossible for them to be oblivious.
"No, I am fine. Let everyone know that I, Inugamigyoubu Tamazuki, can go on a date with a Princess."
"...you are exgratting." She felt embarrassed in return by his proud expression.
"I'm not exaggerating. I am happy that you can go out with , Riessfeld-san."
"...Julis."
"What?"
"Don't call Riessfeld. It feels so distant."
"Then, Julis."
"...."
"Embarrassed?"
"Shut up!"
"By the way, call Tamazuki too."
"Oh-oh.."
"Why don't you call now?"
"...do you love to tease that much?"
It was just the beginning, but it seed they were doing well on their date.
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The city of Asterisk was divided into the central district and the outer residential district. A monorail-loop line ran through the outer district, connecting the harbor block, the residential area, and the six schools. The main mode of transportation in a certain district was a separate subway system. The setup was reportedly intended to prevent duels between students from interfering with public transportation.
The mont they arrived, he didn't hesitate to have fun. As a tanuki, he was the personification of fun. He was a party animal, and he knew how to have fun the best. Enjoying life was his best ability.
Even Julis was affected by the moods and showed a smile which was usually hidden by her frown. While she might not realize it, this might be her first ti smiling after she arrived at the Asterisk.
Before she was a girl, she was also a human. She was strong, but even so, she had been a loner for a year. She didn't have anyone to discuss, and she also couldn't tell her hardships to all the people in her country. She buried all of the problems inside her heart and bore everything by herself, yet right now, she forgot all of that, smiling brightly like a girl of her age.
"It's crowded here. Let's hold hands, so we won't get separated."
"Oh-oh..."
Julis was passive, and she didn't reject him, letting his big and strong hand hold her hand tightly, which made her flush red.
When the afternoon ca, they felt hungry and decided to have lunch.
Tamazuki chose a random restaurant with a good review in the nearby area. Still, since it wasn't located in a comrcial area; instead, it was located near the neighborhood area, it wasn't that crowded, and they chose to sit on the 2nd floor near the window where they could overlook the scenery of the sea.
The restaurant had an amiable atmosphere and interior design that described the personality of the owner.
"Have you been here before?" Julis asked curiously as if it was her first ti to co to this kind of place.
"No, it's my first ti, but I can tell that this is your first ti, right?"
"..." Julis pursued her lips and knew that in teasing, she really couldn't defeat him. Still, she changed her gear and quickly chose the foods which made her interested. The nervousness on her body had disappeared, and what was left was the excitent that ca from their date. It was her first ti going on a date, yet, she had to say it was more interesting than she had thought.
Was it because he was her partner?
"What's wrong?" Tamazuki asked as he ate his bruschetta.
"Can I ask you sothing?"
"Why did you get nervous so suddenly? The toilet is over there."
"...I don't have an urge to go to the toilet. I just want to ask sothing personal now." Julis had sothing that she had always wanted to ask, but because she had too much fun, she was only able to ask this question now.
"Oh? Then, ask. I am curious what you want to ask."
"Then, let ask you a question." Julis looked at Tamazuki with curiosity and asked, "What's your wish?"
"My wish?"
"Yes, you have said that you want to have a Grand Slam, right? Is there sothing that you want to ask the IEFs?"
"No."
"...no."
"Unlike you, I don't have such a wish. I enter the Festa because I want to show everyone that I am the strongest."
"...." Julis.
"You must be thinking that I am stupid, right?"
Her expression was awkward, but he didn't care and continued. "When everyone is working hard since they have sothing to achieve, like how you want to save the orphanage in your country, or other people with their own problems, they wish to solve all of them by winning the Festa. However, I don't have sothing like that. I just want to beco strong and show that I am the strongest. Festa is the best venue for to show all of that."
Was his wish stupid? Probably.
However, Julis didn't make fun of him since everyone had their own wishes. No matter how stupid it was, it didn't matter since on this island, no matter what your wish was, it didn't matter since what was important was your strength.
She only had a wish, but she didn't have strength, so she felt a bit jealous of Tamazuki.
"This is why I look you up, Julis."
"Eh?" Julis was startled, then asked in confusion. "You look up? Why?"
"Because unlike , who is selfish and only thinks about myself. You care about your people and country. You co to this island and work hard to help all of them, which is why I respect you for that."
"....."
It was her first ti hearing sothing like that from soone since no one believed in her, yet he was different.
Her wish for her while many thought that it was a waste of ti, he respected her for it.
Julis stared at Tamazuki and felt like, "If it is him, I can entrust my everything."
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"I can pay for this myself."
"No, as a man, let be cool, okay? I have invited you on a date, so let pay for this."
When they were about to leave, Julis made a fuss since they should pay each other by themselves.
"It's not like I disrespect you, but let's say that this is a man's etiquette. Maybe next ti we go on a date once again, you will be the one who is paying. Also, isn't it better for you to save your money at the orphanage?"
"Then... thanks." Julis could only give up, but she smiled at him.
"Co on. The day is still long. I don't want to go back yet."
"Okay, but where are we going again?"
"How about this place?"
"Sure."
As they walked out of the restaurant, they walked next to each other, but what she didn't realize was the distance between them had beco so close that it was almost zero.
While she blushed and glanced at him secretly, he was calm, which made her dissatisfied, so she linked her arm against his. However, his expression didn't change as if he was a piece of ice, cool and cold.
"...."
Julis realized that she might have a long way to go to make him flustered, but she didn't let him go.
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Before long, the sky had turned dark, but Julis was suddenly attracted by sothing.
"What's wrong?"
"Have you eaten there?
"Of course I have. Do you want to try it?"
"Can we?"
"Sure, but we might be late to go back, so let's just pack it up and eat it in the dorm."
"Eh? Can we bring it ho?"
"...you think that we can't?"
"....."
"Anyway, let's buy a lot. You can enjoy it later when you go back."
"Um."
Still holding hands, they entered the burger franchise and ordered several nu items, including burgers, fries, and various others to take ho. It might be because it was cheap, or maybe because they would bring those foods back, so she ordered a lot. She was no longer reserved, and this ti she was bold.
"This ti, let treat you."
However, when they were about to pay, she stopped him and told him that she was going to pay.
"Thank you, then."
Hearing his answer, she smiled satisfyingly and paid for the food before they were on their way back. Still, was it because his hand was comfortable, or she might have forgotten that she kept holding hands? They might not talk anymore once again, but even so, just walking together like this made her relaxed, as if all the burden on her shoulders were taken off.
Still, as they were about to arrive at the school, she knew that it was ti for them to part, and she also forgot to ask him about his answer, yet could she ask him at the entrance of the school like this?
When she was thinking, he said, "Then, Julis, it's ti for us to part. I am enjoying our date. Thank you." Hearing those words, she panicked and also felt quite dissatisfied. "Wait! Are you going to leave just like this?"
"...do you want to continue with the date?"
"Why not?"
"But we have arrived at the school."
"Is there a rule that we can't have a date at school?"
"...you beat , so why not? But where do you want to go? My room?"
Once again, he teased her, and it made her dissatisfied since she was blushing and shy. "The-Then, how about my room? Let's continue our date in my room!"
"Sure."
Yet, after hearing his answer, she knew she might be too bold.
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