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"Isn't this great? Look, it doesn't conflict with my plan at all."
Kusano Akira placed the two sheets of paper side by side and winked at Wakaba Mutsu with a smile.
"Most of my schedule is from 2 pm to 7 pm, and it's only a little past 1 pm now. Except for the last live house which has a fixed time, I can go to the others earlier."
"Most of yours are just check-in spots, so you can go anytime. We can do my plan in the afternoon and then yours in the evening, so neither of us will be delayed."
"That's great! I was worried because I still had a lot of time left to work on my project proposal, but I didn't expect you to have the same idea as me!"
Kusano Akira placed his hands firmly on Wakaba Mutsu's head, gently and somewhat wantonly kneading her hair, his fingertips weaving through the green strands, making her carefully styled hair a little messy.
My hair...it's getting messy!
Ruoye Mu hurriedly protected her hair from Kusano Akira's grasp, her fair hands quickly covering her hair, and she subconsciously took a step back, her eyes filled with anxiety and concern.
"It's okay, it's okay, it's still cute even when it's messy."
"...a guy who doesn't understand people's hearts."
Wakaba Mutsuko's reproachful gaze locked onto Kusano Akira, as she carefully straightened her hair again and softly complained.
She spent a long time finding a suitable hairstyle for her date this afternoon. Except for when she was a child and wanted to do a certain hairstyle for a class, she always just left her hair down and went out casually. She had never put so much effort into it before.
To show how much she cared about the date, she even refused the maid's help and did the hair herself from start to finish.
"Anyway, let's set off first. Take the train to Shimokitazawa Station, and then find the first place we've planned to go—or rather, all the places this afternoon are in Shimokitazawa."
"The first one? Where is it?"
Wakaba Mutsu asked a question.
She had only glanced at Kusano Akira's proposal and hadn't memorized any of its contents.
"Haunted house."
"..."
"Don't give me that 'I'm taking a girl to a haunted house on our first date, this guy is incomprehensible' look. This haunted house of mine was carefully selected, and it was highly recommended by a friend of mine who lives in Shimokitazawa. She said that the atmosphere and everything else there is among the best haunted houses she has ever been to."
At that moment, Yamada Ryo, who was squatting on a patch of grass with a book titled "How to Survive for a Month with Ten Yen?! An Essential Life Guide for People Drifting to Tokyo!", sneezed.
"Besides, it's just a haunted house, it's not scary at all. Compared to what I experienced this morning, it's child's play. You have no idea..."
"What did you and Xiang do this morning?"
Seeing Kusano Akiko pouring out his grievances about the morning's events, Wakaba Mutsu asked with some curiosity. |〉0+ˇ
Volume 1: Chapter 153. The Date (2)(2k)
"The unknown you are trying to explore is a hell that no one dares to look directly at—"
Kusano Akira suddenly raised his right hand, completely blocking his eyes with his palm. His expression became serious, but with a hint of deliberate exaggeration. At the same time, he stretched his other hand high into the sky, his fingers slightly curled, as if he were grabbing something.
"I'm so annoyed by chuunibyou (middle school syndrome)."
Wakaba Mutsumi ruthlessly concluded that Kusano Akira's current behavior was inappropriate.
"..."
"Let's go, Mumu~ Let's go to the haunted house~"
Because Kusano Akira's right hand covered most of his face, Wakaba Muku couldn't see his expression at that moment. However, she caught the brief stiffness that appeared when he spoke. Afterward, Kusano Akira pretended to be nonchalant, forced a smile, and changed the subject with a flicker in his eyes.
"Don't call me Mumu."
"Okay, Mumu, I understand, Mumu~"
"...as long as you like it."
"Mumu is gentle and likes to pinch."
"..."
After finishing their last casual conversation, the two walked side by side toward the station. Just as the atmosphere became slightly quiet, Kusano Akira suddenly spoke up.
Si Mu, promise me that if Toyokawa asks you to go to the movies together in the future, you must learn to refuse.
"Did you and Xiang go to see a movie?"
"Yes, that's right. It was a scene straight out of hell. I even saw the Sanzu River at one point, and my long-gone Bruce was waving at me from the other side..."
"..."
"Her taste is simply epic and extraordinary. Of course, it's possible that my taste is starting to fall behind the mainstream aesthetic, but I think that's unlikely. After all, even that old man said that almost no one understands or appreciates his movies."
Three "..."
"Speaking of which, how did they manage to fill an entire cabinet with movies that are way over 18? Are there really that many rich people in this world who want to take revenge on society? These kinds of things are born out of pure malice. Even the bizarre short film I watched years ago called 'Weapon A' is like children's literature compared to them."
5. "...Is there?"
"Huh? What did you say?"
Wakaba Mutsu listened silently to the boy beside him talking incessantly. He moved his lips slightly and murmured a couple of times, his voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz. Even Kusano Akira, who seemed carefree but had been paying close attention to Wakaba Mutsu's state, only heard the last two words.
"Is there a movie on the proposal?"
If Ye Mu raised her voice slightly, she gently tugged at Kusano Akira's sleeve with her delicate hand, and a shy blush rose on her face.
"No."
The original plan should have included watching a movie, but the psychological trauma that Toyokawa Shoko had inflicted on him this morning was too severe, so he quickly removed the movie option before meeting Wakaba Mutsuki, still feeling apprehensive.
"I want to watch it with you too."
The girl, as sweet and lovely as the morning dew, gripped Kusano Akira's clothes even tighter, her golden eyes staring straight at him, expressing her longing.
"Please add it, please? Please."
"..."
Kusano Akira slightly turned his face away, skillfully avoiding Wakaba Mutsumi's gleaming gaze, trying to keep his expression calm and composed, attempting to quell the panic in his heart.
Something's not right. Why is he getting more and more easily swayed lately? It was just a small plea, a softer voice, and someone who just happened to be a little cute.
He wasn't like this before. No matter how beautiful a girl was, she was nothing more than a 'friend's backup plan' or a 'friend's jack' in his eyes. He would never be moved by their appearance.
Is it really just adolescence? Has he finally reached this point? Adolescence is awful; it turns people into something other than human.
"Add it then, let me see..."
Although the thought of 'watching a movie' still made him feel a little uncomfortable, since Wakaba Mutsu had offered to watch a movie with him, he had no choice but to oblige. So Kusano Akira took out the schedule from his pocket again and checked the calculated time.
"My schedule is full. The only spare time I have is probably the part after watching the live house show."
After looking at the schedule, Kusano Akira lowered his head, met Wakaba Mutsumi's expectant gaze, and said with a slight headache.
"In that case, you'll have to choose between watching the movie and those tourist spots you mentioned."
"..."
Ruoye Mu hesitated for a moment, remembering her online chat with the red-haired girl last night.
【I won't go back! : These places are all great!!! They're perfect for you and your boyfriend/husband!!!】
[Wakaba Mutsumi (anonymous): It's not that kind of relationship...] (Save)
【I won't go back! : Isn't that right? I'm so sorry, I misunderstood!! I'm very sorry!!!】
【I'll never go back! :Sorry, meow.jpg】哵
【I won't go back! : But even so, this place is really great! It would be such a shame not to go at least once!!!】樲
[Wakaba Mutsu (anonymous): Thank you for your suggestion.] (泤)
【I won't go back! : It's okay! Please let me know if things go well!】
"Can we do those things together later?" (Sar)
After much deliberation, Wakaba Mutsumi chose film. (Another part is missing.)
"So you mean choosing a movie?" Wu
"Ah."
"That's fine... but it's a shame. You brought your camera out for those places, right? It's like you brought it out for nothing now. But anyway, the camera won't grow legs and run away. You can still use it when you come out in the future."
"It's not a pity."
Wakaba Mutsu gently shook his head, pointed at Kusano Akira, and then at the camera hanging around his neck.
"The important thing is that you're here."
"Stop for a second, my heart can't take it."
Seeing that Wakaba Mutsu had once again inadvertently said something that could be misunderstood, Kusano Akira helplessly clutched his heart.
If this continues, he really has to wonder if Wakaba Mutsu also has bad intentions towards him, just like Takamatsu Akari, and is slowly boiling him like a frog.
"Why can't your heart take it? Are you feeling very unwell?"
Ruoye Mu stepped forward and asked with some concern.
"It's not that I feel bad, I mean... never mind."
Kusano Akira affectionately poked Wakaba Mutsumi's soft, bouncy cheek, then looked at her with a hint of annoyance.
"Why are you so slow on one hand and so sharp on the other? Are you putting on an act for me? Really..."
"?"
Ruo Yemu tilted her head in confusion.
"arrive."
Kusano Akira stopped and pointed to the station ahead. 2
"Let's go inside."
Author's Note: Chapter 136 was indeed killed 4 times.
I made some changes and re-uploaded it. Can you see it now? 0
Good night. 4
Volume 3: Chapter 154. The Date (3)(2k)
"Is this the place?"
Looking at the dilapidated, seemingly crumbling haunted house before him—a veritable dangerous structure—Wakaba Mutsumi didn't turn her head, but simply poked Kusano Akira's arm with her finger. 6
"...It seems like...maybe...this is it?"
"Are you sure you didn't go the wrong way?"
"No, the location is definitely here..."
Also looking at the haunted house, Kusano Akira's face was dripping with cold sweat. He stared intently at the example pictures of the haunted house posted online on his phone, constantly comparing them with the 'dangerous house' that appeared before him.
"Is this the 'atmosphere' she was talking about? It really does give you the feeling that you could die in it at any moment..."
Kusano Akira swallowed hard and gave a wry smile, recalling the confident look on Yamada Ryo's face when he recommended this place to him last night.
【Extreme Realm - Emperor of Martial Arts: Is it really possible? I don't find the exterior decoration very interesting.】
[My bass will never be dull: Trust me, don't trust the pictures. Pictures are unreliable, and the real fun of a haunted house comes from inside; the decor is secondary.]
[My bass will never be dull: You'll understand when you get there; it's incredibly tense.]
That person really did have a strong sense of crisis; their precarious state was even more frightening than the store they went to with Chihaya Aine that day.
"Mu, if you're scared, you can tell me. I have alternative plans. We don't have to go in here."
“I am not afraid.”
Wakaba Mutsu blinked and calmly said, then shifted her gaze to Kusano Akira's face.
"Are you afraid?"
"...How could you tell I was scared? This is a piece of cake for me!"
"Amazing."
Ruoye Mutsu clapped in response to the occasion.
"Yeah, I think so too."
"Shall we go in?"
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