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First, we decided to have lunch, and since Towa san wanted to go, we came to my favorite ramen shop, but…
“I’m sorry, Towa san. I didn’t think it would be so crowded.”
There was a queue of more than 10 people in front of the shop.
As far as I remember, this wasn’t a shop where you had to wait in line. It was a hidden gem, a chic ramen shop perfect for a date.
It seems that it has become a very popular shop without me noticing. I’m happy, but also a little sad.
In any case, our plans were thwarted.
“Let’s go to another place. I know a few others nearby…”
“No, let’s wait in line.”
Towa san didn’t seem to mind and took my hand, leading me to the back of the line.
“But there aren’t many seats, so it’ll take a while, you know?”
“That just means the ramen here is worth the wait. Besides, it’s Itsuki san’s recommended. I was looking forward to it too, so I won’t let you give up now.”
“Towa san…”
“If you’re with your beloved partner, waiting isn’t such a bad thing.”
Saying that, Towa san crossed her arms and pressed her body close to mine.
“In fact, standing in line together under the crisp autumn sky, leaning against each other, isn’t that a wonderful thing?”
As always, she has a way with words. How can she so effortlessly say things that save the heart of a worthless boyfriend?
As an adult maid, she knows how to support her boyfriend properly.
“Yeah, maybe there’s a time for this too.”
“Yes. Let’s cuddle and stay warm until our turn comes.”
She gives me a little smile.
“…Thank you, Towa san.”
“Oh, what are you talking about? I’m just happy to be here with the person I love.”
“I love you.”
Ah, I love you so much.
“I love you too.”
We repeated this kind of conversation, which might seem a bit embarrassing to outsiders, as if teasing each other, and soon we were led inside the shop.
In reality, about 30 minutes had passed, but it felt like just a moment.
I thought it would have been nice to wait in line longer.
This stylish and calm ramen shop specializes in delicate shio ramen made by a former French chef.
The golden soup, packed with the umami of various stock, is truly exquisite.
Both of us ordered shio ramen.
“Would you like a paper apron?”
The staff member asked with a gentle smile.
“Yes, please.”
We gladly accepted them and spread them over our chests.
“Ramen shops these days are amazing. They’re stylish and overflowing with hospitality like a restaurant.”
While putting on the paper apron, Towa san murmured with interest.
“It’s a bit pricey, though.”
Well, considering it’s ramen, it’s actually incredibly cheap if you can enjoy such a perfect date setting.
“I guarantee the taste too.”
“I’m looking forward to it…♪”
Soon the ramen arrived, and the two of them enjoyed it.
Towa san’s elegant manner of slurping the noodles was beautiful, and I found myself mesmerized. She didn’t forget to smile and say it was delicious.
I guess I just love watching her slurp noodles. There’s something strangely seductive about it, and I can’t help but be drawn to it. I could watch her forever.
Realizing that this might be the original reason I started to notice her made me feel a little amused.
After lunch, we decided to visit an arcade to walk off our meal.
I briefly thought it might be boring for Towa san, an adult woman, but she’s completely hooked on games, so it’s no problem.
We even get excited playing games together every weekend.
“This is my first time at an arcade…”
Perhaps because of that, she seemed a little more excited than usual.
I took Towa san with me and explained the games while trying a few out.
Since it was her first time, she wasn’t very good at them, but she wasn’t the type to give up easily.
She quickly studied my gameplay and steadily improved.
“I did it. Now we can move on to the next stage !”
“Wow, good job, Towa san !”
“Yes, I did it. Itsuki san.”
We naturally exchanged high-fives in excitement.
“We’re not done yet♪”
As she became engrossed and absorbed in the game, Towa san seemed a little younger than usual, and very cute.
“Ah. That…”
Soon, Towa san’s gaze was drawn to a certain corner.
“I want to try that.”
“Huh, that?”
“Yes. Let’s go.”
“Wait, Towa san…!?”
Led by Towa san, who was moving forward steadily, I entered the machine.
And then—
“Pff. Pfff. Itsuki san’s eyes are too big. His eyelashes are long too…fufufu.”
Towa san looked at the few photos that came out of the machine and laughed, her body shaking.
“You did all that, Towa san !?”
“Well, what can I say? The more you embellish, the funnier it gets. But it’s okay. You’re cute, Itsuki san.”
“No, just tell me if it’s funny or cute…”
“Fufufu♪”
Towa san was interested in the photo booth.
This was my first time too, so it was a trial-and-error process. And thanks to Towa san, I ended up looking like a terrifying monster.
It’s kind of annoying how she carefully edited herself to look cute, but she seems to be having fun, so I guess it’s okay.
“This is our first photo together, isn’t it?”
“…That’s right.”
That’s probably why Towa san was so insistent on taking a purikura photo.
“Should we take another one?”
“Eh?”
“This photo is very nice, but next time I want to take one without fooling around. Is that okay?”
“Of course, but…are you sure you won’t do anything weird?”
“Well, we’ll see.”
“Towa san !?”
In the end, it took about an hour to take a proper photo.
“We can put up a lot of them.”
“Where are you going to put them?”
“Let’s see…first, the refrigerator is a must. It’s the place I see most often. Then the bathroom, bed, table, entrance, bookshelf…”
“The room will be covered in purikura photos…””
It feels like a room for a couple who are too into each other might be born.
“But I want to keep some without sticking them up. I’ll put them in my wallet and keep them as precious memories forever…”
Towa san was holding the purikura photos close to her chest with a happy expression.
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