CH 29

Touma-kun Can't Stop Her Being Cute ~Part 3~

Translated by AmaLynne

Right now, we’re holding hands and heading for the coffee shop Isle.

「Ah! This area!」

「Yes, that’s where Aya got tangled up.」

…You said you were asked to do you?

――I’ll warn you.

If anything happens, I’ll crush it…!

「Uh…Touma-kun, once again thank you so much!」

「Well, at the time…I have to admit, I thought it was a hassle, but I’m glad it turned out the way it did. I was able to protect my precious girl.」

「P-Precious…what to do…」

「What? You regret it? I told you I was heavy, didn’t I?」

「No! I’m happy! It’s just that my heart is…」

「I see…then, I’ll try to hold off as long as I can.」

「Eh? I-It’s not that I don’t like it…hauu…」

This.. is this what my sister often says, that a maiden’s heart is complicated?

At any rate, it’s cute, but…well, it’s not good to push it, is it?

No, but…didn’t I impose it on her because she was happy?

「Maybe we’ll just have to get used to each other. If you don’t like it, I won’t tell you, so just let me know when you do.」

「That time will never come! Never!」

「O-Oh. Okay.」

「S-Sorry.」

「Don’t be sorry. Here we go.」

「Yes!」

And we arrived at the coffee shop Isle, and once we took our hands off each other, we went inside.

「Welcome, customer…Oh? Touma-kun? Rarely, you are not alone. No, this was rude. It was not lawful for me to pry into the affairs of our guests.」

「Master is as usual, isn’t he? It’s all right. Rather, may I introduce you? I may bring her here in the future.」

「Oh? If Touma-kun is like that, does that mean he is an important person? Then, I have to say hello too… Gohon! Nice to meet you, young lady. I am the master of this restaurant. I have known Touma-kun for about four years. I look forward to working with you from now on.」

「Yes. Thank you very much for your kindness. My name is Aya Shimizu. I’m the, um…Touma-kun, uh, girlfriend…」

What a cutie!

She’s killing me!

「Well well…apparently someone has broken the wall?」

「Yes, Master. She’s such a cute and lovely girl.”」 

「Hah…!」

「Hoho, that’s nice. Good to be young…then, please take your usual seat.」

「Thank you, Master. Aya, let’s go.」

「Y-Yes…」

The two of us sat down in my usual seat, facing each other. 

「Hee―…always here…yes, it’s a nice place. The master is a gentleman, too.」

「Right? I want to be an adult like that. I’m not there yet.」

「I’m sure Touma-kun can be a wonderful adult.」

「I-I see, thanks…」

「Huh? …Are you embarrassed? Fufu, you did.」

「Well, I’m screwed…」

After that, as usual, the master came at the right time to place an order.

「Ng!! This is delicious!」

「Right? Master’s Neapolitan is exceptionally delicious. He puts his original recipe in the finishing touches.」

「Wow! I see!」

Just as we were finishing our meal, the master brought us tea and coffee.

I handed something to the master without Aya noticing.

Okay…she doesn’t notice.

「Yes! It’s delicious! I like it because it’s not too sweet.」

「That’s good. I heard that the master can tell what you like just by looking at you.」

「Amazing, isn’t it? I guess that’s what years of experience are for you, huh?」

「Well, I guess so.」

I knew I had come to the right place.

Aya’s nervousness, or rather her natural state.

That’s what I’d expect from master.

And after enjoying our chat, we were about to leave the restaurant.

「Hmm? I haven’t paid the bill!」

「Don’t worry, I already paid it.」

「Yes, Touma-kun gave it to me. Take care.」

「Thank you very much, Master. I’ll be back again.」

「Eh!? Eh? T-Thank you for the food! It was delicious!」

I pull Aya’s confused hand and leave the restaurant.

「Touma-kun! When did you pay!?」

「Hmm? Well, come on. It’s our first date. Let me pay.」

「Huh? Uh, um, no, but…」

「Let me be cool for the first time. No?」

「I-It’s not no good…」

「Okay, thanks. All right, let’s go.」

Now it’s time for the thing…my self-control! This is the part where you step on it!!!!

I’m a little nervous…because I’ve never been alone with a girl before.

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「Don’t worry, it’s my first time too…I’m a little nervous…」

「Touma-kun…you also nervous? I see.」

「Well, I’ll go first.」

「Uh-huh! What are we going to sing?」

Yes, so it’s karaoke.

What, you misunderstood me?

This is a healthy karaoke.

We will not be doing what the occasional high school student who is heaping on the fun.

Don’t you think karaoke requires restraint?

You’re in a room with a girl you like for hours on end…Let’s not even think about it.

「The most popular songs are Janne○ and Anime Theme Songs. I’ll just go with the usual ones.」

I type in the song and the intro starts to play.

And then, I start to sing with enthusiasm.

「Eh!? You’re so good! Touma-kun, you’re good!」

Huh, don’t lick a loner’s self-discipline.

「Phew…that made me nervous.」

「That’s awesome! I’ve heard many others, but I think you’re the best!」

「I-I see. Mm…not bad.」

With Aya, karaoke would be fun.

「Eh? What?」

「No, I thought it would be fun. Look, it’s Aya’s turn.」

「S-So embarrassing…Even if I’m not good at it, don’t laugh!」

Then the intro plays and Aya starts singing.

This is…destructive…she’s so cute.

She is by no means good at it, but her voice is just so cute.

Maybe she has a good original voice, or maybe it’s simply my taste.

「Whew…I’m so nervous…how about that?」

「Burst of cuteness.」

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「Huh? Eh――!?」

「The cuteness has had a gestalt collapse.」

Crap…! I can’t stop!

「T-Thank you? Is it?」

「I-It’s a compliment. It was very, very good. She sang just the way I like it.」

「Really!? That was good!」

…Karaoke is dangerous…

I might need to train my self-control.

After that, I managed to overcome it…

Don’t make out at karaoke!  I thought so, but that thing is dangerous.

Of course, I wouldn’t do that at karaoke, but it’s understandable.

「I had a great time! Can we come back again…?」

Who could say no to being told with such a pretty face?

「Yeah, it’s fine. I’ll do my best.」

TN:「ああ、良いよ。俺、ガンバル」.

「Hmm? Why, do my best…? And why are you speaking in katakana…?」

After that, I evade Aya’s pursuit and walk her home.

I’ve got a part-time job today, starting in the evening.

「Touma-kun! Thank you! I had a lot of fun today!」

「I’m glad to hear that. I mean, you know, I had a good time, too.」

「Touma-kun…」

「Okay, bye! Go home! I’m off to my part-time job!」

I get embarrassed and start the motorcycle engine to take off.

「Thanks! You went out with me even though you have a part-time job! Good luck with your part-time job!」

As I hear those words behind my back, I think.

I’m falling in love with you! No, I’m in love with her, but!

She’s just too cute!