CH 4

Chapter 4 – At the Cinema…

It’s been a long time since I’ve been to the cinema.

When I was little, I used to innocently buy popcorn.

Now that I’m an adult, I try to refrain from doing it because I think it’s a nuisance to those around me.

And I’m not such a cheerful character.

So I just bought hot oolong tea and entered the theater.

Miyuki-san, who was with me, seems to have chosen a hot cup of black tea.

We took our seats. The comfort of the thick sofas allowed me to relax for a short while.

“Yoisho.” (T/N: Something cute Miyuki says while sitting down.)

But when Miyuki-san sat down right next to me, my heart started pounding.

“Fufu, why do I get so nervous before a movie?”

“I-I wonder about that myself… Haha.”

I’m not a good talker, I can’t say anything clever.

When I go on a date with Eri-chan, 90% of the time she’s the one doing the talking.

When I think about it, I really am a pathetic man.

How could I have such a wonderful girlfriend and such a wonderful woman with me…

As soon as the lights went down, my unbridled thoughts were interrupted.

When the screen started playing, my eyes and consciousness naturally gravitated towards it.

This is good. In the first place, you don’t have to talk if you’re at the movies, so I don’t have to worry about it.

As for Miyuki-san, I’m sure she must feel confused, not to say secretly annoyed, by having to come in her daughter’s place.

This cinema date, where all we have to do is sit quietly, could be a lucky choice.

I thought so, but…

‘…Ahn, John… That feels good.’

‘Jane, do you want more…?’

‘I do…’

By no means was it an R18 screening, but… It was a romantic film, with s*x scenes.

And it’s a Western movie, so it’s a bit too intense… But this isn’t the time to say that.

I looked at Miyuki-san next to me, in a cold sweat.

The expression on her face, which was illuminated by the light on the screen, was…as expected, bewildered.

Or perhaps she is a little embarrassed.

Her cheeks turned a little red, and she covered her mouth with one hand… So cute.

Eh, what am I thinking…

Calm down.

I reached for a cup of hot oolong tea to relieve tension.

At that moment, Miyuki-san reached out her hand at the same time and we touched each other.

“”Ah…””

The voices overlapped, and I was a little nervous that it sounded a little too loud, but…

Everyone was so engrossed in the film that they didn’t seem to notice.

I felt relieved.

But soon it seemed to get hot again.

“I-I’m sorry.”

I apologized in a whisper.

“I-I’m the one who should be apologizing…”

Miyuki-san also said in a whispering voice.

Afterwards, we moistened our mouths with our own drinks and remained silent.

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We remained silent the whole way out of the theater.

“…Um…”

“Y-Yes?”

“The film was interesting.”

“Y-Yes, that’s right… Eri-chan made a great choice.”

Well, the s*x scenes were really awkward, though.

“Ah, it’s a bit past noon, isn’t it?”

The time was around 1pm.

At that moment, my stomach rumbled.

I was about to blush when I held it down.

“Um, Naoyuki-kun. If you don’t mind… Why don’t we go eat somewhere?”

“Eh? Are you sure? But Eri-chan is…”

“I also asked her if I could leave as soon as possible, but she told me not to hold back…”

“I-I see.”

“I haven’t been able to go out on holidays like this since that person passed away… Ah, I’m sorry to tell you this.”

“No, not at all… I-If this gives Miyuki-san a bit of a break… Then I’m happy.”

Although embarrassed, I told her so.

“…Naoyuki-kun, are you having a good time?”

“What?”

“Like this, dating an old lady…”

I was slightly at a loss for words.

I already knew the answer, but I was still embarrassed.

“…I’m having so much fun.”

Again, when I told her so, even though she was embarrassed, Miyuki-san’s expression softened.

At the same time, her cheeks were flushed again.

“…I’m glad.”

Then we were silent again.

But we were on the same page.

“Naoyuki-kun.”

“Yes?”

“Um… Can I hold your hand again?”

Kyun, my heart tightened.

“…My pleasure.”

When I reservedly held out my hand, Miyuki-san grabbed my head shyly.

Then, we walked away again in silence, but surely feeling each other’s warmth.