Chapter 114

Currently, I am about to leave the model preparation room after taking some photoshoot for a magazine in Tokyo. Incidentally, Ayase, who usually received the same job as me, didn't get one this time.

Initially, I didn't intend to take this job because I'd rather take the same job with Ayase or Shiori. But, I ended up taking this one-day job just to spend some time before the day I promised with Ruri to go to Comic Market with her.

Although I don't know the reason, it seems she didn't have a plan to go to Comic Market with her usual circle which consists of Kousaka sibling and Saori Bajeena. Well, the reason was most likely a relationship problem in the circle, though.

That was what normally happened in a circle that has one boy and more than two girls as the members after all. Still, I don't think Ruri was the one who has a relationship problem because she just acts like it's not her concern but it's irritating to be inside it.

At any rate, right now I am on my way to Tada's Coffee Shop. Because Comic Market is tomorrow, I ended up having some free time today. That's why I decided to spend my time at Tada's Coffee Shop for two hours until night.

*Cling*

"Welcome! Ah, Kitahara-sama, good evening!" Teresa lowered her head and greeted me with her usual smile when I entered the coffee shop.

"Good evening, Teresa." I nodded and said. I looked around the shop and found someone that I recognize who looks dejected while seemingly thinking about something to the point she didn't notice me.

"Please the usual one." I smilingly said.

"Certainly! Please wait for a while, Kitahara-sama." Teresa said before she went behind the counter to help her husband.

I walk leisurely to the table she sits on. However, she still didn't notice me when I already stand in front of her table. She took a long sigh and continues dejectedly thinking about something. Because she didn't even notice me when I was this close, I decided to prank her a bit.

"Fuuuu" I went to stand beside her and blew a gentle wind to her ear.

"Hyaan!" Suddenly, a cute voice that doesn't seem to come out from someone at her age can be heard from her mouth. Even the old couple who sit on the table beside her look at her with a warm reaction.

"Oho... what a cute reaction, Shizuka-chan," I smirked and said.

"K-k-Kitahara-sama?! And c-cute? M-me?" Shizuka-chan stood up and said with her cheek reddened.

"Yes, of course. Who else?" I smiled and said.

"..." Shizuka-chan didn't say anything, but she closed her eyes and took a deep breath to calm her mind.

"Pfff...At any rate, can I sit here?" I chuckled and asked.

"Huft...Of course, Kitahara-sama." She took another breath and calmly said but her rosy cheek has not faded yet.

"Thanks!" I casually said and sit in front of her. Then, Shizuka-chan also sits back in her chair.

Maybe because she was still shy after the previous cute incident, Shizuka-chan was fidgetting with her cheek still reddened while trying to not meet her eyes with mine. I can only smile after seeing that kind of high schooler-like reaction from her.

"Anyway, did you come here often?" I asked to change the topic, so she can calm herself.

"Y-yes...*Ehem* I have been often coming to this Coffee Shop since I became a teacher because I really love the coffee here." Shizuka-chan stuttered, but she was able to calm herself after that.

"I know, right? I always came here whenever I went to Tokyo. And besides the coffee, the egg sandwich the owner or his wife made is seriously the best." I nodded and said.

"Agreed! I always wanted to bring one for lunch but this coffee shop has not opened early in the morning... And if I buy it at the lunch break, I will be late for the next class." Shizuka-chan said.

We continue talking about Tada Coffee Shop that both of us like. Looks like my plan to make her comfortable talking with me has safely succeeded. I smiled as she eagerly explained the good point of this coffee shop.

Of course, we didn't just talk about that. She also started complaining about her works as a teacher and I answered with some remarks here and there to make her smile which works very well.

"Well, looks like you aren't nervous in front of me anymore." I smiled and said after I take a sip of the delicious coffee before me.

"Ah! I'm sorry if I was too casual..." As if she just realized, Shizuka-chan embarrassedly lowered her head and said.

"Hahaha, that's fine. I know you must be thinking about how we have a massive difference in status. But, I hope you can continue to talk with me casually like that." I laughed and said.

"...Thank you, Kitahar-" Before she was able to finish her sentence, I placed my index finger on her lips and caused her to blush.

"Casually, alright? You can call me by my first name. And no –sama." I smiled and said as I separated my index finger from her lips.

"...Alright, Izumi." After calming her embarrassment, Shizuka-chan smiled and said.

"Good. Now that you can already talk casually with me, how about you tell me what made you dejected?" I curiously asked. Suddenly, Shizuka-chan widened her eyes as if she just remembers it and took another deep sigh.

"...It's actually not that important..." Shizuka-chan smiled wryly and said.

"If it's not important, you won't be that dejected, though? Come on, please tell me. I might be able to help you." I said.

"But, it's fine, Izumi. Rather, I am very happy right now!" Shizuka-chan laughingly said as she tried to avoid the topic.

"Hoho...Seems like I need to blow your ear once again." I stood up and said with a smirk.

"P-please don't! I will tell you!" Shizuka-chan said with her cheek reddened.

"Hehe, good girl." I smiled and said before I sit back.

"Emm...can you promise not to laugh?" Shizuka-chan fidgeted and asked.

"Yosh seems like the old couple beside us will hear the cute 'Hyan' once again." I stood up and grinningly said.

"Alright, I will tell you! Actually..." Shizuka-chan said in a panic and lowered her voice.

"Actually?" I tilted my head and said.

"Yesterday I went to a middle-school reunion and got two tickets to Disney land..." Shizuka-chan shyly said.

"And?" I said.

"And they said the tickets were for a couple...So, I could go there with my partner...But..." Shizuka-chan's voice gradually became lower as she said.

"Buuut?" I said.

"But I don't have one! Hahaha, they even said 'Good for you, Shizuka. I am sure your partner is very handsome' with a smile on their face." Shizuka-chan said with a hollow laugh.

"Pffftt... Hahahahaha" Although I do feel bad, I can't help but laugh. Still, I wasn't laughing at her misery or so that's what I think she thought. I laughed because of how adorable she was to worry about such simple things.

"I know you would laugh..." Shizuka-chan sighed and said.

"Hahaha, my bad. But let me tell you. I am not laughing at your misery. I am laughing because you are worried about such simple things." I laughingly said.

"Ugh...Truthfully, I never had any boyfriend before..." Shizuka-chan dejectedly said. And hearing that made me silent. Because of how ridiculous her statement is.

"...Seriously?" I thoughtfully asked.

"...Yes..." Shizuka-chan lowered her head and said.

"Well, seems like there are plenty of men who didn't have eyes in the world to not see an attractive woman like you." I shake my head and said.

"..." Shizuka-chan had widened her eyes before she closed it as her cheek blushed.

"At any rate, about those two Disney land tickets. How about going with me to Disney land the day after tomorrow?" I smiled and said.

"...Eh? Looks like I misheard something. Could you repeat it once again?" Shizuka-chan said with a shocked expression.

"You didn't mishear it, though. Let's go to Disney land with me the day after tomorrow.��� I tilted my head and said.

"....EEEEEEHHHHHHHHHH?????????!"