An hour before meeting Eileen, I woke up as usual, took a shower, and rummaged through my wardrobe, wondering what to wear.
Hmm, what should I wear?
The wardrobe was filled with expensive-looking clothes that Kaine had bought, but to me, they all seemed similar.
Or is it because I’ve never been in a relationship before?
I’ve never been on a date with anyone, not even in my previous life.
Of course, that doesn’t mean I lack knowledge. I’ve watched my fair share of anime, read manga, and devoured novels, and I always make sure to include romantic comedy genres.
Even if I don’t watch those, I’d at least read harem manga.
Anyway, the important thing is that I’ve never been in a relationship, not even a hint of a crush, but my head is already filled with knowledge about dating.
…Damn, I’m feeling a bit down now.
As I was feeling a bit depressed, the constellation sent me a message.I would usually ignore the constellation’s messages, but I decided to respond this time, thinking that if I left it alone, the situation might get worse.
“Well, to be honest, I’m not completely innocent in this. If I refuse this, I’ll feel too guilty towards her.”
I wanted to trample on the screams of my conscience deep within my heart, but if I did that, Eileen might beat me up.
So, I might as well go on a date with her.
[The goddess of Fate reluctantly agrees.]
…Why do I need your permission?
I had forgotten about it for a moment because it felt so natural, but that constellation is not my girlfriend or anything.
She’s just a perverted yandere constellation who watches over me.
I wanted to flip off the sky, but I stopped myself, thinking that it might upset the constellation.
Anyway, there’s only three weeks left.
In three weeks, the main episode of the game will finally begin.
If I remember correctly, during the evaluation period the Accademy will conducts practical training at the training site, but there will be an attack by the Cult.
I think it was during the second evaluation period…
Wait, this isn’t the time to think about that.
I don’t need to think about the main episode right now. I need to choose my outfit quickly.
Hmm, what should I wear to make a good impression?
As I was seriously examining my clothes,
-Bang!
Kage burst into the room with a face like a dog eager for a walk.
“Master, master! Let’s go out and play!”
“I have a date.”
“Huh? Master, you’re quite good at lying. Who would go out with you? You don’t have any friends”
Damn, that’s a heavy-hitting fact.
“Hey, I can have friends too, you know. Anyway, if you want to go out, go with Lise.”
“Hmm… Lise is too scary.”
“What? She’s so nice.”
“Only to you, master.”
That’s true. Lise is incredibly kind to me, but she has no mercy for others.
Of course, she doesn’t treat others badly, but compared to how she treats me, it’s a bit different.
“Well, even so, she speaks highly of you when you’re not around.”
“Really?”
No, of course, it’s a lie.
She has said it a few times, but not to the extent of ‘often.’
“Yes, so don’t be too scared of Lise. She’s soft on the inside, despite her tough exterior.”
“Your words are a bit strange, but okay, I’ll do as you say, master.”
Kage smiled happily at my words and was about to leave the room when I stopped her.
“Hey, wait. Which of these clothes do you think suits me best?”
“Huh?”
Kage tilted her head at my question and slowly scanned the clothes in the wardrobe.
She looked at each piece with a serious expression, then turned to me.
“Master, they’re all pretty much the same.”
“Do you think so too?”
“Yeah, they’re just suits of different colors. Just pick any of them.”
“But there must be a color that suits me better, right?”
Kage nodded in agreement with my words.
“Hmm, then I guess the black suit would be the best choice.”
“…”
She couldn’t hold back her true thoughts and blurted them out.
I didn’t hesitate to give her a knuckle rap on the head.
-Thwack!
“Ow! Why did you hit me?!”
“Think carefully with your hand on your conscience, kid.”
“Eek!”
She turned red with anger at being called a kid, but I ignored her and waved my hand, indicating that she should leave.
“I need to change my clothes, so get out.”
“Eek!! Master, you’ll pay for this later!!”
“Eek!! Doon-in, ta-jaang-way doo-ko-ppa!!”
Kage left the room, grumbling in an annoying imitation of my voice.
Justice prevails!
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At that moment, Lise, who had been cuddling with the clone as usual, realized it was time to attend to Kaine and headed towards his room.
She walked with the poise of a professional maid, but Kage approached her with an angry face, stomping her feet.
What’s wrong? Why is she so angry?
Of course, Kage often had a sulky face when she returned from Kaine’s room, but today she seemed particularly upset.
“Junior, is something bothering you?”
“Hmm, it’s not that. It’s just that the master is being particularly annoying today.”
“Oh…”
Well, it’s true that the young master is particularly annoying towards his junior.
To be honest, even as a bystander, I find his behavior towards her annoying at times.
As Lise was slightly agreeing with Kage’s words, she tugged at her skirt and looked at her with sparkling eyes.
“Lise, the master wants you to take me around the capital.”
“What? Just the two of us?”
“Yes, the master has a date, so she wants to go with you.”
The young master has a date?!
As his exclusive maid, I shouldn’t say this, but I’ve never heard of Kaine having any friends.
As far as I know, the young master doesn’t have any friends.
“Hmm.”
…Well, he might have made friends after the change.
During the first semester, students might have been afraid of his personality, but now, he’s become more relaxed, so it’s not strange if he made friends. Ꞧᴀ𐌽ɵBĚs̈
Of course, after the incident with Ogtin, students seemed to avoid him, but… It’s not unusual for him to have made a friend. If you think about it, Skaya is also his friend.
Lise was convinced that Kaine had made a friend and nodded, saying,
“I understand. I’ll just get ready quickly and leave.”
“Okay!”
With that, the two of them finished their preparations and left the mansion.
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Skaya was studying magic books in the mansion’s library as usual.
Hmm, something feels off.
After spending a week helping Kaine train every day, sitting quietly and studying feels strange.
…Hmm, shouldn’t I study too?
It’s not just about helping Kaine; I need to grow as well.
Otherwise, I might be surpassed by Kaine.
Of course, it will take quite some time for Kaine to catch up with me.
Considering his talent, he might become stronger than me before graduating from the Academy.
Well, that’s assuming I don’t do anything to improve myself.
Anyway, it’s pointless to just sit here and study.
Sigh, I think I’ll study at a cafe instead.
With that thought, Skaya put her study materials for the day into her spatial ring and left the mansion.
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Ange was at the orphanage in the capital, as usual, healing the little kids with divine healing.
“Thank you, Saint!”
“Yes, don’t fight with your friends next time.”
“Yes!”
Ange smiled warmly, and the little boy, now fully healed, nodded vigorously and ran off to his friends nearby.
Ange smiled at the little boy, and the knight guarding her whispered to her.
“Saint, it’s time.”
“Yes, I know.”
Ange slowly stood up, having finished her time at the orphanage. The director, who had been watching her, approached with a pleasant expression.
“Ange, I say this every time, but thank you.”
“No, Director. This orphanage is like a home to me, so it’s nothing.”
“Hahaha.”
The director scratched the back of his head awkwardly, feeling embarrassed.
“Then, I’ll be going now. I have someone to meet.”
“Oh… Is it your boyfriend?”
At the director’s playful tone, Ange’s face turned bright red, and she waved her arms frantically.
“No, no! It’s not like that! It’s just an acquaintance.”
“Hmm, your reaction seems a bit too much for that.”
“Umm… I’ll be going now.”
The director looked at her like a father looking at his daughter and said,
“Okay, come whenever you’re tired or want to take a break. This is your home. And bring your acquaintance here sometime.”
“Hmm, he’s a busy person, but I’ll bring him when he’s free.”
“Okay, you’ve done well. Go ahead.”
“Yes.”
With that, Ange left the orphanage with her guards.
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Eileen sat quietly on a nearby chair at the meeting spot, waiting for Kaine.
Men around her glanced at her, especially at her chest.
…I shouldn’t have worn this.
She usually felt the gazes of others, but today it seemed more intense.
As Eileen pondered this, Kaine appeared. He was wearing a neat black suit with a contrasting white shirt, walking towards her with poise.
Seeing him, Eileen’s face flushed, and as she stared at him in a daze, he soon stood right in front of her.
What’s wrong? Is he sick?
Eileen, who had arrived on time, was staring at him with a flushed face.
He wondered if she had a fever and placed his hand on her forehead. As the cold touch snapped her out of her daze, she jumped in surprise.
“I’m fine!”
“Your forehead feels a little warm, though.”
“No, it’s nothing. You’re mistaken, Kaine.”
She couldn’t let go of this opportunity; otherwise, she would feel bad for Jenny, who had suggested this.
At Eileen’s firm response, Kaine scratched his head and nodded, feeling a bit embarrassed.
“Okay, if you say you’re fine, then you’re fine. By the way, have you eaten?”
“No, I haven’t eaten yet either.”
“Then you must be hungry. Let’s go eat.”
“Yes.”
The two headed towards a restaurant.
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Three hours had passed since the start of their date.
What happened during that time? Well, nothing special.
They had a typical date, eating and watching a play together. After the play ended,
Sniffle, sniffle.
Eileen sniffled, wiping her tears.
Why are you crying over this?
The play ended with the protagonist sacrificing himself for others, which was sad, but honestly, I’ve seen this ending so many times in modern times.
It’s a predictable ending.
Of course, the anime Code Geass, which had a similar ending, is a masterpiece, but most other animes with the same ending are called ‘cheap Geass.’
And the play in front of me also felt like a ‘cheap Geass.’
But that’s not important.
As a self-proclaimed dating expert, I took out a handkerchief from my spatial ring and handed it to Eileen.
She was a little surprised that I would do something so thoughtful and took the handkerchief with a slightly shocked expression.
“Thank you.”
“Don’t mention it.”
I shrugged and looked at her. Eileen averted her gaze, feeling embarrassed, and wiped her tears with the handkerchief.
“I’ll wash this handkerchief and return it to you later.”
“Okay.”
As I nodded, she spoke in a shy voice,
“Um… why are you looking at me like that?”
“Oh, I should’ve said this earlier, but I think your outfit suits you well.”
Indeed, her golden hair and the white dress were a perfect match.
Moreover, the dress emphasized her well-endowed chest, which would naturally catch the attention of any man.
I assumed Eileen didn’t buy this dress herself; it was probably a gift from Jenny.
As I silently thanked Jenny in my mind, Eileen stammered.
“Th, thank you.”
“It’s nothing, I’m just stating the truth.”
I held her hand as she stammered.
Eileen’s already flushed face turned even redder, and she looked flustered.
Someone kept sending me strange messages, but I guess it’s okay for a day.
“Then, shall we go to a cafe nearby? There’s a famous one in the capital.”
“Yes…”
She seemed nervous because we were holding hands, so she lowered her head and responded in a small voice.
As we walked towards the cafe, exuding a sweet atmosphere,
“Hey, Kaine? And Eileen?”
By some coincidence, we spotted Skaya at the cafe entrance. She looked a little surprised and alternated her gaze between us.
“What’s going on? I thought you two had broken up?”
“Well…”
How should I explain this?
As I made an indescribable expression,
“Sir Kaine?”
Someone called out to me from behind with a questioning tone.
We all turned around, and Ange appeared with her guard.
Ange smiled brightly at me for a moment, then shifted her gaze to where Kaine and Eileen were holding hands.
Damn, what’s going on?
I was internally flustered by the sudden situation, and then a familiar voice called out to me.
“Young Master?”
Everyone, including me, turned towards the source of the voice. Lise’s pupils dilated and shook as she stood there with Kage, looking dazed.
And it wasn’t just her. Lise’s gaze, like Ange’s, was fixed on Kaine and Eileen’s joined hands.
Damn, this is bad.
The situation was chaotic, to say the least.
How is this possible? The capital is so vast; what are the odds of us running into each other like this?
Unless someone orchestrated this, the probability is almost zero.
But who would do this?
As I was feeling baffled by the absurd situation, Kage looked at me with a smirk.
What’s going on? Her expression seemed ominous.
Usually, I would have smacked her for that smirk, but today, her expression seemed more frightening than smirky.
As I was about to speak, Kage spoke first.
“Dad, why are you playing with another woman when Mom is here?” (LOL ha ha ha)
Kage beat me to it.
Life, damn it.
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