Ch 166 – 14 June, Chika 02

Ever since Kouta learned boxing and got a morning routine for his coach, he made sure to do that morning routine every single morning to improve his stamina. Before he remembered his past life, he rarely did this kind of activity after all. Thanks to that schedule made by his coach, his stamina was much better compared to what it was, and his muscles started to build even for a bit.

Even though Kouta wasn't in his usual area, he still could get a new route just by seeing a map on his smartphone. He also didn't need to think about breakfast since Satomi would be handling it. He also remembered that she would make him hamburger steak. Seeing a mature woman like Satomi talk about preparing hamburger steak for breakfast made him feel a little nostalgic. It made him sad for a bit, but it kind of made him happy at the same time. Such a complicated feeling—

Kouta himself began to think about something that happened today, that he would meet Chika. Well, the last meeting between the two of them happened when they played together with Eriri. Then, with Eriri constantly interfering, Kouta once again had the opportunity to meet or date Chika.

However, it is arguably a little unfortunate that these dates happen on school days, as opposed to weekdays when couples can spend longer together and visit more exciting places than during school hours. Especially if the date takes place after school, the places to go are more limited.

But at the same time, an after-school date gives a different impression, especially after understanding that an after-school date in uniform can only happen when still attending high school and the like. According to memories from his past life, he and his girlfriend used to go to a nearby mall to watch movies, play at a gaming centre, and also eat at a famous food franchise. It was pretty expensive for an ordinary student like him. They usually did it once a week or two weeks.

Kouta thought to himself that he had been on more sex than dates. He recalled how many dates he had been on, and the most he could remember in his life was that he had only been on an actual date when he went to the aquarium with Eriri. After that, he might go on dates, but not like the time with Eriri at that time.

At that time, Kouta realized if he could satisfy an ojou-sama like Chika, that came from Shuchi'in Academy— Wait, wouldn't it be marvellous to date someone wearing the uniform of Shuchi'in, which is famous for being an exclusive school for the rich and noble. Even though they have simple uniforms, it's still a prestigious school that makes their uniforms very famous.

Well, his dating experience with Chika together with Eriri ended well. So Kouta had a relatively favourable experience, but at the same time, he felt that there was no way he could use the exact date for today's date.

Kouta wondered if he just went on a regular date— just like any date in the manga and anime. He thought like that while he was chewing the hamburger steak made by Satomi. It was pretty delicious, and she gave him cheese as a topping, too.

Kouta had also used dates that he felt Chika would like with his knowledge from the manga and anime he had seen in his past life. Somehow, the thing he remembers is Chika, who likes to eat ramen. No, she said she liked eating sushi more in the last chapter.

"As her friend, do you have any good ideas?" Kouta asked Eriri while they were enjoying lunch. Usually, he spent most of his lunchtime with Takao. Still, it seemed that today, she was going to teach Ruri various things about programming. Hence, Kouta ate lunch in the audiovisual room where the three of them usually gathered.

"Hm, I wonder— watching some movies and eating food is a standard. Window shopping?"

"Well, it's just that the only movie that caught my attention that was on was Kung Fu Panda 2—"

"Eeeh— Isn't that animated movies—"

"Un, I heard it is a good one."

"Yeah, that might be true. However, it's not a movie you watch on a date, right?"

"Well, a good animated movie is still more interesting to watch and enjoy than a bad romance movie—" Kouta gave an honest statement inside his mind.

"That's true. Hm— I think just having fun is enough, right?" In the end, Eriri didn't give a good answer for him. Even the other girl in this room began to react after she had been listening to the conversation between Eriri and Kouta.

"Isn't making a good date plan a man's job? To make such a good escort for a girl." Utaha answered with a bit of a harsh tone. Well, she may be a bit jealous to know that Kouta had a date with another girl and someone she didn't know. If she thinks about it, she never dated Kouta either, right?

However, Utaha gave Eriri more of a glare than Kouta, knowing that the girl Kouta was dating today was a friend of Eriri's and that they had become close enough to date because of Eriri. Utaha didn't know why. She let this happen, and it felt like she was helping him. Honestly, she was curious and interested in asking Eriri why she did things like that. She even wondered if Eriri had a kinky thing where she enjoyed being cuckolded, or NTR or something else she saw in doujinshi.

"That's true, but there's nothing wrong with asking for opinions, right?"

"Well, if that's the case. How about going to a hotel that has a romantic bar?"

Utaha made a slightly interesting suggestion to Kouta. Still, he didn't think it was a good idea to take Chika to a place like that. He could probably do it to a girl who was closer than Chika.

"Oh, well. I think choosing the safe path is the best thought I can come up with. Maybe a date made by a commoner will attract the attention of rich kids and noble—"

"Geez, isn't that kind of rude thinking—"

"Haha, sorry. But I can't help it."

Embraced by the heat of early summer and the warmth of the afternoon sun, time flew by as Kouta walked out of the station looking at his smartphone. Because he was basically exchanging messages with Chika, Kouta knew that Chika would come here after she finished dealing with the student council. Therefore, Kouta immediately thought about whether it would be good to take a little break before going to the cinema or game centre. After all, it was getting late in the afternoon, so they were probably a bit hungry at that time.

It wasn't that long for Kouta to wait for Chika to come. A beautiful girl with long pink hair with a big black ribbon on her bangs. She wore her black school uniform that Kouta was used to seeing Chika wear because of his memories. However, this was the first time he saw Chika wearing the uniform in person. Of course, there is a vast difference between seeing it in person and seeing it from memory. Especially when the memory is also just looking from the screen at a manga or anime character.

"I'm sorry. Did I keep you waiting?"

“Not at all, Chika-san. I just got here, too."

Kouta replied and spoke to Chika a little formally since she was basically a year older than him.

"Oh, good, then let's go." Chika looked down in response to Kouta's answer before stepping out of the station. Her voice rang out clearly more nervous than her usual tone, and Kouta could understand why she moved quickly as she might try to hide her blushing face. Why did she have a reddened face seeing him? Well, Kouta certainly did not know why she became like this. Still, Kouta was sure that this was happening because of what Eriri was doing.

Kouta was a little used to Eriri and Takao holding his hand when they were together like this. Although he would love to hold Chika's hand, he knew he had to be patient. At least the most basic thing in anime and manga dating is complimenting the clothes worn by the date.

"Hm, this is my first time seeing you in the uniform— Chika-san. It looks refreshing."

"Eh, is that so."

"Yeah, I saw you in a dress at the party and summer clothing on the previous date. That outfit is perfect for you, but seeing Chika-san in uniform gives a different impression. You look even cuter, Chika-senpai." Kouta praised Chika while joking, too.

No matter how Chika acted in the manga and anime, she was still a young girl who liked to be praised as a cute girl. She started blushing furiously, and she responded to his joking with a simple response.

"You don't have to act that formal with me— we're trying to have fun after all."

"So I can call you— Chika."

"Un, do as you please." She felt like Kouta's momentum had carried her. Even so, she didn't actually dislike her current situation.

Yeah, the date with Kouta happened because of the involvement of a long-time friend, Eriri. She still couldn't believe how a friend as beautiful, bright, and innocent as her junior could fall into the hands of a man like this. Chika felt that this date would be her last judgment for Kouta. She once again tried to open her friend's eyes to not getting into a relationship with Kouta.