CH 198

Episode 198: Date in the name of keeping company Part 1

I arrive in front of the station a little earlier than the scheduled time, so I wait absentmindedly until Amane arrives.

"Did you wait?"

"No, I just arrived."

After a while, Amane arrives, and even though I'm merely keeping her company, it kind of feels like we're meeting up for a date. Amane and I.

Since it's summer, Amane wears a slightly short camisole dress with a sleeveless jacket over it, boldly showing off her sides and chest.

Her clothes draw out the charm of Amane's body full of appeal, rather than a well-proportioned body with a beautiful balance like Shia, and men walking nearby are unable to take their eyes off her.

I feel like she's cheating because she's using her appeal to her heart's content, but that's part of Amane's charm, so I think it's okay.

She's also really cute, and I think this outfit suits Amane very well.

"That outfit brings out Amane's charm and suits you very well. I think it's really cute."

"Eh, ah, I, I see. Thank you ..."

I've been told harshly by Nanami, so the behavior of praising a girl right away regardless of whether they wore plain clothes was ingrained in me.

I haven't had many chances to use that habit until now, but it seems that it is effective this time.

Huh? Am I unexpectedly becoming a normie?

No, no, it's just keeping her company, it's just my imagination.

For a moment, I thought I might be a normie, but I shake my head and reconsider.

"W, well then, let's go."

Embarrassed, Amane wraps her arm around my arm and presses the mass of motherhood that's the greatest in the party against my arm.

"Uwaa!? Wh, what are you doing?"

"It's okay, I don't mind. It's not going to decrease."

"Well, I guess that's true."

"Then, it's fine."

"Understood."

I am surprised and protest to Amane, but it's true that she won't lose anything, on the contrary, it's no exaggeration to say that the happy feeling on my arm is a plus, so I 'reluctantly' accept.

Today, there are a few glances of other natures, but after the SpaEmo treatment, I mostly feel hateful gazes from the people around me. The two of us take the train together.

I thought it would be crowded with explorers on their last day off, but it is empty enough for the two of us to sit down, so we sat down.

"So, where are we going?"

"Chinatown, okay?"

"Eh? Is it okay there?"

I didn't know where we are going today when I sat down, so when I ask Amane, she gives me the name of a place that doesn't seem to have anything to do with shopping.

Speaking of Chinatown, it's a so-called gourmet town with many bright red buildings lined up and many restaurants serving the cuisine of the Republic of China.

I don't think it's a very suitable place for shopping.

That's what I thought.

"It's okay. I want some cooking tools."

"I see."

I'm not very familiar with it, so I don't know, but if Amane, who loves cooking, says so, then there must be a full-fledged cooking utensils store in Chinatown.

After that, we were jolted by the train for an hour and a half while talking nonsense.

Then we reach our destination.

"Is this Chinatown? It's very different from what you see on TV."

"Really."

At the entrance of Chinatown, Amane and I are captivated by the gorgeously decorated gate.

Huh? Amane's reaction is like it's the first time she's come, but it's just my imagination, right?

"Then, let's go quickly."

"Ah, yeah."

With Amane pulling my arm, my thoughts are pushed away, and we go through the gate and enter the main street of Chinatown.

"Have you eaten yet, Fuhito-kun?"

"No?"

"Good, then, let's eat and walk first to fill up our stomachs."

"Alright."

I shake my head at Amane who asks as soon as we enter the town, Amane points to a store that sells steamed buns and makes a suggestion with a smile. I have no problem with it, so I accept the offer.

"Excuse me, please give me some Chinese steamed buns."

"How many?"

"How about you, Fuhito-kun?"

"I'll have the same as you."

"Yes. Then, two Chinese steamed buns."

"Aiyo."

Amane takes the initiative to talk to the owner and order for me.

At times like this, it's probably the man who should take the lead, but Amane's personality makes me feel like I should follow her quietly.

"I'll pay."

I'll at least pay for it myself.

"It's fine. You're going shopping with me today, so I'll pay for it."

"Got it. Did you think I'd say that? Absolutely not. Here."

"Aiyo."

Amane interjects by saying that I'm keeping her company today, but without hesitation, I quickly take out 1,000 yen from my wallet and hand it over to the owner.

"Aaaaaahhhhhh!!"

The Amane that had that done to her, 'what are you doing!!', has such a look on her face.

Even if you make that kind of face, I won't back down.

I grin broadly.

"Here."

"Haa ... Thank you."

I receive the Chinese steamed buns and the change from the owner, and hand one of the steamed buns to Amane. After Amane stares at me for a while, she takes it with a sigh as if she has given up.

"Let's eat over there."

"That's fine."

We stuff our cheeks with the Chinese steamed buns away from the store.

"It's delicious."

"Yeah."

It's completely different from the steamed buns sold at convenience stores.

The umami of the meat is tightly packed, and the gravy overflows. The harmony with the chewy skin is exquisite and wonderful.(TN:Obligatory foodgasm insert.)

Amane also stuffs her cheeks with a happy face.

We quickly devour it.

"Let's go there this time!!"

"Ah, yeah."

It seems Amane hasn't eaten enough yet, so she points to the next store and takes my hand and pulls me. Confused, I don't resist and go to the next store with Amane pulling my hand.

I am overwhelmed by the soft touch of Amane's hand.

"Welcome ~."

The next store is also the type to buy at the store. Amane is also active as an explorer, so she eats twice as much as others. If she hasn't eaten since morning, a Chinese steamed bun alone isn't enough.

"This is?"

"Fufufu, This shop is famous for its pan-fried pork buns."

"Heee, I like pan-fried pork buns."

"That's good."

This store seems to be famous for pan-fried pork buns. So we order the famous pan-fried pork buns.

I like pan-fried pork buns, so I'm looking forward to it.

"Hot."

"Ha fu ha fu."

When I put the pan-fried pork bun in my mouth and break through the skin, the hot meat juices spread in my mouth. Amane looks like hers is really hot, but mine is just a little hot.

The piping hot pan-fried pork bun is delicious.

"Are we done eating yet?"

"Fufufu, not yet!!"

"Roger."

After we finish eating the pan-fried pork buns, I ask if it is time to go shopping, but she says she hasn't eaten enough yet.

"Next is here."

"Egg tart, huh ..."

"That's right."

Then, we ate egg tarts.

I had never eaten the sweet called an egg tart before, but it was crispy on the outside, rich and smooth with pudding on the inside, and contrary to its appearance, it was warm and delicious.

"We ate dessert, so it's time to go shopping, right?"

"Bubbu, now it's time to take a break from eating!!"(TN:'You're wrong' buzzer sound effects.)

"When are we going shopping!?"

There is no sign of shopping yet.

I unintentionally shout at Amane, who is laughing quietly.

Well, I think it's a good time to get some rest after eating some food while walking so much.