Tokyo's Most Affectionate - Chapter 47

Wasn’t This All a Waste?

Taking advantage of the time, they experienced all the roller coasters in the park.

Including waiting in line and taking breaks, it was already past 12 noon after experiencing everything.

Inside a restaurant in Fuji-Q Highland, the three of them sat down and casually ordered their meals.

“This feels so good.”

Lying on the table without caring about her appearance, Itsuragi felt utterly exhausted, but the expression on her face was incredibly content.

Leaving aside other details, she had thoroughly enjoyed herself this time.

“Although it was a bit scary, it was quite fun,” Kurosawa said.

“What should we do in the afternoon?” Ninomiya nodded in agreement and then asked.

“We’ll do whatever we come across.”

Itsuragi decided. Since they were here today, they should make the most of it.

“There’s no fixed plan for the afternoon?”

Kurosawa, hearing this decision, couldn’t help but look troubled.

“Is something wrong? Do you have a plan?” Ninomiya asked, noticing his unusual expression.

“I don’t have any specific plans,” Kurosawa glanced at her, his expression returning to normal as he shook his head.

Seeing that he had something on his mind but was reluctant to share, Ninomiya felt curious but didn’t press further.

“That’s settled then. We’ll do whatever we come across,” Itsuragi decided firmly.

The other two had no objections.

“By the way, there’s one thing we should clarify first.”

At this moment, Itsuragi suddenly looked at Kurosawa across from her and then to the side of her.

“What is it?”

“Are we going back to Tokyo today?”

“Of course, we’re going back,” Ninomiya answered without hesitation.

Staying overnight at Fuji-Q Highland? Although for tourists, a two-day, one-night, or even a three-day, two-night trip would be more suitable, allowing for a more comprehensive and relaxing experience.

Although they had driven here and it was a bit tiring, there was no need to stay overnight.

“Since that’s the case, let’s move quickly in the afternoon and try to experience all the facilities,” Itsuragi suggested, realizing that there was no intention of staying overnight, and Ninomiya agreed with a nod.

Shortly after, the restaurant served lunch, a simple meal.

Having eaten and rested, it was already 1 o’clock in the afternoon.

While resting in the restaurant, Kurosawa went to the restroom.

“Why haven’t you changed your clothes yet?”

Seizing this opportunity, Itsuragi looked around and then leaned down, whispering a reminder.

Although Kurosawa’s outfit was fashionable and stylish, with a high level of trendiness that attracted attention in the amusement park, it wasn’t the type that Ninomiya liked.

In response to the question, Kurosawa thought for a moment and then shook his head.

“I thought about it, but I changed my mind. Although this outfit isn’t her favorite type, it helps maintain the boundary between teacher and student.”

“Boundary?” Itsuragi didn’t understand.

“The me on weekends and the me at school are not the same person. The reason I dress this way is to give her that kind of feeling,” Kurosawa nodded and explained.

“Is that so?”

“Thanks a lot today, Miss Runa.”

“If you really want to thank me, just treat me to a few meals after everything is settled,” Itsuragi, seeing that he had his own plan, didn’t say much, and just smiled.

“No problem.”

Kurosawa smiled. Treating someone to a meal was a simple matter.

In fact, he had originally intended to change his clothes this morning, but after thinking it over, he gave up.

Although dressing in a way that aligns with the aesthetic and preferences of the woman is more likely to please, he felt that in a relationship between men and women, trying too hard to please and giving in was not advisable.

He could change his outfit on the next date, but if he went to change today, it would be too deliberate, lacking a self-directed soul and consciousness, and blindly conforming.

After a while, Ninomiya came back and said, “I’ve already paid, let’s go.”

The two nodded, stood up, took their belongings, and walked out of the restaurant.

“Kurosawa.”

Just as they left the restaurant, Ninomiya suddenly handed something to Kurosawa.

Kurosawa looked down and found it was a folded umbrella, feeling somewhat surprised.

“I saw them selling umbrellas in the store just now, so I bought one for you.”

Ninomiya, noticing his puzzled look, said calmly.

“Thank you.” Kurosawa didn’t refuse and accepted it.

It was currently summer, and the weather was hot. Although he was a man and didn’t mind getting a tan, being exposed to the sun could still be uncomfortable.

Especially in the afternoon, the sun became even hotter.

Leaving the restaurant, the three of them opened their umbrellas and began to stroll through the amusement park.

“It’s really hot.”

Even though she shared an umbrella with Ninomiya, Itsuragi still felt like the ground was emitting heat like a steamer, and couldn’t help but comment.

Just now, the air conditioning in the restaurant was so comfortable. The difference between being inside and outside the restaurant was like heaven and hell.

“That’s how it is when you come out to have fun,” Kurosawa agreed.

While having fun outdoors, you also had to endure the effects of the weather.

With their umbrellas open, they walked more leisurely.

During the afternoon, as planned, they went to whatever attraction they saw.

For example, the Moon Ferris Wheel, the Scream Pendulum, and the Iron Bone Guardian.

The Iron Bone Guardian was a 50-meter-high rotating swing.

After experiencing the roller coaster, these rides were more thrilling yet relaxing.

During the afternoon, due to the different nature of the attractions, Kurosawa did not hold Ninomiya’s hand again.

Of course, this also had to do with the strategy of playing hard to get. He felt that he had been proactive enough in the morning, and now it was time to wait for her response.

Walking around, chatting and laughing, coupled with waiting in line for some attractions, time passed quickly, and it was already past 4 o’clock.

When you visit an amusement park, especially with someone of the opposite sex, you can’t miss the classic Ferris wheel.

This was an essential attraction in any amusement park.

The three of them sat together on the Ferris wheel, and the atmosphere wasn’t as ambiguous or romantic. It felt very natural, like three friends hanging out together.

The ten-minute ride on the Ferris wheel came to an end.

“Indeed, the last attraction in an amusement park has to be the Ferris wheel,” Itsuragi said, crossing her hands and stretching lazily, showcasing the graceful curves of her figure.

“The last attraction already?” Ninomiya, upon hearing this, was somewhat surprised.

“Yeah, including the travel time, it’ll take us about two hours, and we should be back in Tokyo around 7 PM,” Itsuragi nodded and said.

“Aren’t we going to the haunted house?” Ninomiya looked at Itsuragi and then couldn’t help but glance at Kurosawa, wanting to see his reaction.

Since last night, when she found out about the trip to Fuji-Q Highland, she had mentally prepared herself to visit the haunted house.

However, from morning until now, there had been no mention of it.

“Forget about the haunted house. You’re scared of ghosts, there’s no need for that,” Itsuragi shook her head and waved her hand.

“…”

Ninomiya, upon hearing this, was momentarily unsure how to respond.

Was she afraid of ghosts?

Well, naturally, she was… After all, haunted houses are designed to be scary and atmospheric. However, if she were alone, she definitely wouldn’t dare to go. 

But this time, with three people together, she still had a bit of expectation, wanting to experience the haunted house that was claimed to be the scariest in Neon.

Itsuragi leaned in beside her and whispered when she noticed Ninomiya’s uncomfortable reaction.

“This morning, when you went to buy rice balls, I teased him that he chose Fuji-Q Highland just to take you to the haunted house. But since both of you are scared of ghosts, he didn’t want to go, and mainly wanted to ride the roller coasters.”