36 CHAPTER 36 : Did I just lose to the ice cream?

The man in front of her still glued to the screen. She had arrived for almost half an hour and he never glances at her once but she didn't intend to disturb him either. She understands his upcoming event he needs to prepare. He had been working really hard for this new product and she can see he is nervous about it but she didn't worry at all. Kahina believes Touma will do well like usual and she actually predicted the success of this product.

Plus, she had the chances to play the beta version of the game when Touma asked for her review. She had been giving him a lot of constructive comment and ideas to improve the game. If this product is a success, she will be able to enjoy the benefit too. There is nothing wrong for her to gain more money right? She owned 10% of the Megamind Corp. Even though, it was under one of her shell company. That is one of the reasons Touma let her has the first hand of the game. The game was fun and addictive and the designs were really beautiful and sophisticated. Every player will be experiencing the professional level of gaming like they are the professional gamer themselves. Plus, the in-app purchase option will confirm the continuous stream of revenue.

"Kahina, what are we going to do today?" Touma suddenly broke the silence. He appreciated Kahina's patience to wait for him to finish his job. Everything is going according to his plan and he admits he is a little bit nervous because the product he launches this time is different compared to the other product Megamind previously had. Kahina had been helping a lot with her weird point of views especially regarding with revenue stream. Her suggestions to squeeze money as much as possible from a player are ruthless but the way she implemented in the game was flawless.

For example, when she suggested not only the player can view the game but they can invite the audiences to do the same or even make a live stream of it and the audiences have the option to chat and gave the player presents. The presents can only be purchased from the game itself. So, the gamer can build up their name and gather fans to boost their gaming career. The wicked part was she didn't allow the present to be changed back to money so; the gamer also needs to spend all the presents they collected in the game too. Can you imagine, whatever the users are doing the money still goes to the company.

"I don't know. I don't feel to do anything today. Do you have anything in mind?" she walked to sit in the chair opposite of Touma and waited for his reply.

"I think I need to have fresh air. How about we take a walk at Ueno Park?"

"Hmm, do you need fresh air or do you need ice cream there?" she chuckled. Kahina knows near the Ueno Park there are ice creams stall Touma love so much. The ice cream was heavenly delicious, she admitted it.

"Can't I have both?" Touma let a laugh out when she able to understand what he is really wanted. Their relationship is so much better than their first meet. Now, he is comfortable with Kahina and she wouldn't mind Kahina hang around him. Thus, it is much easier for him to protect Kahina from their enemy if she is with him.

"Let's go. Then we can have dinner together," she stood up and start to walk to the door. Touma blinked a few times to her and immediately followed her.

When they in the car, Kahina can feel something off with Touma but she doesn't want to probe him about it. She needs to let Touma initiates the conversation sometimes to balance the communication between them. If she is the only one to start the conversation then it will only revolve around her chosen topic. It will be difficult for her to understand Touma's thought and thinking. Like usual, she kept on repeating the mantra 'Patience, Kahina. Patience.' until they arrived at their destination.

The first thing Touma did was headed to the ice cream stall as soon as they get out of the car. He just left Kahina behind. It was obvious how his face beaming with happiness even though he still put the expressionless mask on his face. The aloof men she loves leaving her behind for ice cream.

'Did I just lose to the ice cream?' she can only let out a hurtful laugh for the thought.

"Have you forgotten about me?" Kahina irritates voice reached him but he was too occupied to choose the flavour in front of him.

"Which flavour do you prefer sir?" The hawker greeted them with smiles. The couple in front of him is really mesmerizing and perfect. Both are equally beautiful. Their ambience cheers him up and it reminded him of his wife at home.

'~~~ahhh... the spring always brought people together.'

"Please give me chocolate and vanilla flavour with chocolate syrup on top of it and don't forget the chocolate chip too. For her, a corn flavour with groundnut and caramel sauce." Touma didn't bother to ask Kahina her preference. The hawker without delays started to scoop the ice cream according to Touma order. When the ice cream was done he gave it to Touma and he swears he saw Touma drooling over it.The hawker feels happy and satisfied with Touma's reaction.

After paying for the ice cream, Kahina and Touma strolled along to pond. Ando and Han watch them from afar. Han is the newly appointed assistant given by Kaede to her. He personally selected him from a really strict evaluation. His martial art is on par with Kaede and he is been with Kaede quiet a long time and his intelligent can't be denied. He was a graduate of Tokyo University. Han is one of his shatei Kaede trusts.

"What did you think? It is delicious right?" Touma spoons her ice cream and ate it like it was his. Kahina just let him be because she knows he ordered it not for her but for him to taste both. This is not the first time it happens and she loves how comfortable Touma with her.

"What do you think?" she replied him with the same question. He instantly smiles and nodded a few time.

"It is really delicious. I know I make the correct decision." his satisfied look captured Kahina's heart. He looks like a cute boy.

"You absolutely make an excellent choice. What do you want for dinner later?" she casually asked him but his reaction puzzled her. He stopped his step and stared at the ice cream in his hand. He kept on poking his ice cream.

"Touma, what is wrong? Don't you want to have dinner with me?"

"I want to but I can't. Can we have dinner tomorrow?"