<Author's Notes>
I got home late, so today's chapter is a bit short.
For now, deciding to enter the largest general store in sight after looking around, we made our way to the entrance.
That said, it's hard to shop inside a store while holding hands. We can't pick up items, and in a somewhat large store like this, moving around with three people side by side would bother the other customers.
[Alright, I'll let go of your hands before we go in.]
[Eh...... Ah
A- Arehh? Just now, Olivia-san looked like a forlorn puppy for a split second...... Was she sad about letting go of my hand? That sudden, adorable reaction is just unfair.
[Ah, no, it's just temporary! It would inconvenience other customers if we shopped while holding hands after all. Once we're done and head to the next place, we can hold hands again.]
When I hurriedly explained, Olivia-san gave a relieved and adorable smile. But immediately after, she seemed to realize something, turned pale, and started trembling.
[Oh, it's so stylish~~ There are plenty of cute decorations here...... They might not suit the vibe of my shop, but they’d be nice for personal use in my room. Maybe I should buy a tabletop decoration or two.]
[Tabletop decorations, is it...... What kind of benefits do these items provide?]
[Well, it's not really about benefits. You place them on desks or shelves, and they make the space look prettier or more stylish. They're visually pleasing. Even just having one can change the vibe of a desk. Plus, some of them are functional, like pen holders or memo clips.]
[I see! As expected of Miyama Kaito-sama! Your words exude wisdom, and I feel like my understanding has expanded.]
Olivia-san, with her unmatched level of devotion, seems to take everything I say as impressive. Even now, she's looking at me with eyes full of genuine admiration.
Compared to when we first met, her expressions have become more animated. Having her direct such openly favorable expressions at me makes me feel happy, but a bit ticklish.
......Well, I guess that’s just very much like Olivia-san......
<Afterword>
Serious-senpai : [This one has a dog-like trait too......? No, come to think of it, she certainly seemed like she'd get along quite well with Anima.]