I Want to Have a Girlfriend Too - Chapter 57

Date with Kagurazaka on Christmas Eve! (3)

“Naa, Kagurazaka-san?”

“What’s wrong, Tokimori-kun? You’re talking like you’re getting old all of a sudden. “

　Haa… Crackers are delicious to eat while sipping tea today…

　No, no. That’s not what I meant.

　Don’t mess with my brain.

“Hey, weren’t we just looking around the Aquarium, lovey-dovey, a few minutes ago? “

“Lovey… ? Y-yes, that’s right… Lovey-dovey…”

　Kagurazaka is a little surprised for a moment but affirms it firmly with a red face and a downcast look.

“That’s not the point, Kagurazaka. What I wanted to confirm was not the lovey-dovey part but the fact that we were together in the Aquarium.”

　Yes, I was supposed to be watching Kagurazaka’s excitement slowly and gently ——in the dark Aquarium.

　And while we were enjoying each other’s company ——in the dark Aquarium.

　” … I love you. ” “I love you too… ” …Then we’ll have an exchange like that. ——in the dark Aquarium.

　I mean, we didn’t do this, fine.

　But what the hell is this all about?

[ Well, today’s main event! The dolphin show by Mr. Jojo the Dolphin is about to start! And this time, we have a couple of hot high school students helping us out! ]

[ Woooaaaaaaaaaaa ! ]

　The trainer announces the opening of the show, and the whole place goes wild.

　Yes, for some reason, we have been forced to participate in a dolphin show.

　Because as we were making our way around the Aquarium—

[ Hey, Tokimori-kun! It looks like they’re holding a lottery for the guests who are going to participate in the dolphin show! ]

[ Stop it Kagurazaka . That’s forcing people to pay attention to you, and there’s a chance you’ll get your clothes wet. You’re dressed so prettily, just watch it at the venue if you want ———]

[ Tokimori-kun, I won! ]

[ How did you win!? ]

　I’ve been standing next to the trainer since the very beginning of the event.

　I really don’t want to show off and get wet, but——

“Wow…! You are so cute…! “

　Kagurazaka is beside me, her eyes shining, eagerly waiting for the dolphin show.

　——I’m sure anyone can’t say no if they see her like this.

　Cause I’m a man, I’ll hold out for Kagurazaka’s sake.

[ Now, I’d like to call JoJo the dolphin! ——Come on, Jojo-kun〜]

　The trainer calls out with a microphone, and the dolphin, which had been diving in the large tank, jumps up.

　Fortunately, the dolphin was far enough away from the water to avoid getting wet… But what’s that? Surprisingly, the dolphin is big when you see it up close.

　I was more surprised than worried.

“Wow, Tokimori-kun! It’s huge! “

　Kagurazaka put her hand on my arm and jumped up and down in surprise.

　…This girl is so excited, she doesn’t know what her own state is right now, does she?

　I can feel her bre*sts on my arm. I’ve suddenly shifted my mood from surprise to excitement.

　But I can’t say anything about it.

　Because looking at Kagurazaka right now, I can’t bring myself to stop her when she’s enjoying this so much.

　So, I tried to keep my composure by myself, mobilizing my reason to the fullest.

[ Then, the girlfriend! First of all, could you please raise your hand up toward Jojo? ]

“Like this? “

　Kagurazaka slowly raises her right hand upward.

　Then Jojo the dolphin makes a big jump.

[ Yes, Jojo is doing great today! ]

　It seems to have succeeded.

　Kagurazaka is also happy, saying in a small voice, “Yayy!”

　Hmm, Kagurazaka is cuter than Jojo.

[ Then, I’ll also ask the boyfriend to put their hands down a little! ]

“Okay? “

　I wave my hand downward.

　Jojo, who had been standing on the surface of the water, bowed his head with a small bow.

　…This is kinda cute.

[ Thank you very much! Finally, could you two hold hands? ]

　Why do we have to hold hands?

　Well, It’s no use asking the question of why, we just have to do it anyway.

　I take Kagurazaka’s hand.

　Kagurazaka turns to me and squeezes my hand back, though she is a bit surprised.

“Today is the first time for Tokimori-kun to hold my hand first.”

　Kagurazaka turns a little red and smiles at me.

“…Don’t make fun of me.”

　I feel embarrassed too, and look away from Kagurazaka.

　…Oh, shit. I feel like I’m losing all the time today.

　I wasn’t really competing, but I felt like I had to fight back.

　Alright, I’ll embarrass her later.

[ Now, when I signal you, raise your hand as high as possible! ————Ready….Go! ]

　On his cue, we raise our arms as high as we can.

　Jojo jumps higher and closer than before.

　And I can’t help but be interested in the sight of him. ——Wait, isn’t this angle definitely going to cause a splash!?

　Kagurazaka and I are going to get wet!? Why is he jumping so close to us !? ——Hey, trainer! Why are you so far away from me!? Weren’t you just here before!?

[ To make a girl so we ——As expected of you, Jojo-kun, you can do what we can’t do! ]

” I admire you for that! “

　From the side, I can hear the voice of such a rude man.

　…Is that what Jojo trying to do?

　No! This is not the time to be thinking about this!

　I pull Kagurazaka to me and hug her as tight as possible so she doesn’t get wet.

　Then, Jojo lands on the water with a mighty splash and——

* * *

“I’m so glad I brought a change of jacket!”

　The current time is past 12:00.

　We had come to the restaurant inside because we were hungry.

“Are you okay? You were covered with water… “

“Well, I’m fine. I had left my coat on the table, and the only thing that was wet was my shirt.”

　Kagurazaka looks at me worriedly over the table.

“Don’t worry about it. I brought another shirt.”

“I’m surprised you also brought another shirt… “

“Yeah, I thought Kagurazaka might try something.”

“W-what do you mean?!”

　No, she actually did something. You let me join the dolphin show without my permission, thus I got wet.

“But… Well… Thank you for that… It was nice… “

　Kagurazaka thanked me in a happy little voice.

　Come on, you’re embarrassing me.

　I just didn’t want Kagurazaka to get wet——

“For hugging me… “

“What? That way? “

　Not for covering for you, but for hugging you?

　Well, shouldn’t she be thanking me for protecting her?

　…But.

　But I thought that if Kagurazaka was happy that I hugged her, it’s also okay.

　It can’t be helped. Kagurazaka, she’s so cute.

“Here you go.”

“Wow! Looks delicious! “

　Kagurazaka’s voice was cheerful and happy as the food arrived.

“Well, let’s eat it right away, shall we?”

“Wait a minute! “

　As I was about to take the chopsticks and eat the food, Kagurazaka stopped me with her hands in front of me.

　What’s the matter? I’m hungry, I can’t wait to eat…

“Y-yes… Uh… “

　Saying this, Kagurazaka grabs my food with chopsticks and brings it to feed me while blushing.

　….I’ll wait a bit.

　Kagurazaka is really too aggressive today, isn’t she? Are you sure you’re not overdoing it?

　…but I’m happy to see you did that to me.

　And it’s even worse when she’s shy.

　——Because I’m a guy too.

　It’s a date, so there’s nothing wrong with this.

　After what she did to me earlier, maybe this is my chance to get back at her.

“Ahn… Yeah, that’s good.”

“…Yeah, is it? “

　I put my embarrassment aside and take a delicious bite from Kagurazaka, trying not to show my embarrassment.

　…I guess I’m next.

“Here you go, Kagurazaka———ahn”

“Ehh!? “

　I grab Kagurazaka’s food and bring it to her mouth the same way.

　Kagurazaka looked surprised.

　Huh, I’m the kind of guy who hits back, you know?

” …A-ahn…”

　Kagurazaka’s face was slightly reddish, but she did not seem to be that embarrassed.

　Why is that? I can’t take my eyes off Kagurazaka’s mouth right now.

　Kagurazaka’s pretty mouth touched my chopsticks.

　Thinking about it makes me feel embarrassed, and at the same time, I am conscious of Kagurazaka’s mouth.

“…What’s wrong? “

　Kagurazaka asked me worriedly as I was in a daze.

“No, it’s fine.”

　I decided to eat my food so that Kagurazaka wouldn’t find out.

　Kagurazaka, too, had momentary doubtful looks on her face, but she did not care after a while and started to eat her own food.

　…I just thought, isn’t this an indirect kiss?

　I suddenly thought about it and felt my face getting hot.

* * *

“Thanks for the food!”

“Thank you for the food! “

　After a while, we both finish our food.

“Well, that was delicious! “

“Yes, the seasoning was great.”

　We both say to each other what we think of the taste.

　How did they make it taste like that?

　I’m a little curious…

　I glance at the clock on the wall while thinking this.

　It’s already past 1:00 p.m., and time is running out.

　My date plan is running a little late, and I’d like to go elsewhere.

“All right, let’s get out of here?”

“Yes, we should! “

　I get up and pay the bill.

　Of course, as a gentleman, I pay the bill.

　It’s because I’m a gentleman!

　So I go to the cash register before Kagurazaka and pay the bill promptly.

“…Why won’t you let me pay? “

“I’m just trying to look cool.”

　Kagurazaka’s cheeks puffed out in frustration, but as soon as I patted her on the head, it shrank like a balloon.

　…That’s kinda cute.

　I think to myself, patting Kagurazaka’s head as we leave the store.

“Well, time’s up, let’s go to the next place.”

“Ah…. y-yeah, that’s right! “

　Kagurazaka looks sad for a moment.

　The look in her eyes seemed to be appealing to me that she still wanted to stay at the Aquarium.

　…Huh.

“…Let’s take another look around, I guess?”

“What? ——Yeah! “

　Kagurazaka answered with a big smile on her face.

　Seeing Kagurazaka like that, I feel my heart beat faster.

　…I can’t help it.

　My date plan has been ruined, but I’m not worried for some reason.

　I guess it’s because she seems to be enjoying herself.

　There is still time left.

　We look around the Aquarium again, holding each other’s hands.