A Young Male Hairdresser, Assigned To help Out At The Branch, Finds Himself Bothered By The Playful Antics Of A Lively High School Gal Model Who Seeks Attention. - Chapter 27: Date? (4)
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Date? (4)
“After all, do you still plan to drink more alcohol…?”
Shuuto asked with widened eyes as Nonoka stealthily reached out for the alcohol menu.
“I’ve had water, so I’m still fine, you know…? I usually have three drinks.”
“W-well…”
She showed an unusual fixation on having three drinks.
Why is that…? Just as he was thinking about it, he would soon learn the reason.
“Shuuto-kun, I feel like you haven’t had enough to drink yet… so let’s have a little more together.”
“……”
Nonoka was thinking primarily about “Shuuto’s celebration.”
She was trying her best to make it enjoyable, to make it convenient, and to accompany him wholeheartedly.
Knowing about this consideration made Shuuto want to respect her feelings.
“By the way, Nonoka-san, for your last drink… what would you like?”
“This one, Kahlua Milk. It’s like coffee milk, easy to drink.”
She smiled with narrowed eyes, pointing to the menu, encouraging him.
“How about you order one too, Shuuto-kun? It’s delicious.”
“Then let’s order the same drink. I’ll call the waiter.”
“Yeah, thank you.”
Kahlua is a coffee-flavored liquor. When mixed with milk, it becomes a drink similar to coffee milk. As she said, it was a sweet and easy-to-drink beverage, but what one needed to be careful of was its high alcohol content.
“Excuse me, please bring two of these.”
As he called the waiter, Shuuto placed his order, not verbally stating the name of the product but pointing to it on the menu.
The place he pointed to was within the non-alcoholic section, a product called ‘Mock Kahlua Milk.’
The action of pointing to the menu without mentioning the product name and seeing Nonoka’s fluffy state, the waiter immediately understood.
“Understood. Two Kahlua Milk… coming right up. Please wait a moment.”
“Thank you. We appreciate it.”
“No problem. Please wait a moment.”
Ordering without mentioning the non-alcoholic nature of the drink. The waiter confirmed the order without any issue. When the waiter left, Nonoka, resting her chin on her hands, looked up at Shuuto with an upward gaze.
“Shuuto-kun, are you having fun today?”
“I’m really having a good time. Let’s go out together again sometime.”
“Hehe, I’m glad to hear that.”
She smiled with a relaxed and fuzzy expression.
It was undoubtedly clear that she was already intoxicated.
“Shuuto-kun…”
“Yes?”
“…”
“…What is it?”
“Hehe, I forgot what I wanted to say.”
“Well, that’s understandable.”
It could be definitely stated that she was becoming increasingly intoxicated. The influence of drinking plum wine at a high speed was evident.
“Um, then this time, I’ll ask you a question, Nonoka-san.”
“What is it?”
“How do you get when you’re drunk? There are various things like getting bad drunk, crying, and so on.”
“Hmm… I get sleepy, I think.”
“Now that you mention it, your eyes seem a bit glazed, don’t they?”
“Really?”
“Ah, sorry. It might just be my imagination.”
In reality, Nonoka did have a sleepy look, but Shuuto deliberately kept his words vague.
“Sorry for suddenly asking this, and I understand if it’s a bit weird, but could you tell me your address, Nonoka-san?”
“I won’t fall asleep, you know…?”
“Haha, just in case.”
Even though he said it with sleepy eyes, there was no convincing force behind it. Furthermore, her head was moving slowly like a metronome.
“(It’s a non-alcoholic drink, though.) The ordered Kahlua Milk has a high alcohol content.”
“Then, can you tell me your address too, Shuuto-kun? I might be in trouble if you fall asleep.”
“Alright. Let’s exchange addresses then.”
“Yeah, sounds good.”
“How about we exchange contact information while we’re at it? Actually, I only have your contact information, Nonoka-san…”
“Sure thing. Let’s do that.”
Nonoka had been waiting for an opportunity to exchange contact information for a while. If she hadn’t been drunk, there might have been a different reaction. And when she returned to sobriety, the ‘different reaction’ would resurface.
Unaware of this, Shuuto efficiently exchanged contact information, confirming their addresses.
(With this, no matter what happens, I’ll be at ease…)
Just as he thought this, he voiced his feelings.
“Um… Nonoka-san, I’m sorry if this makes you feel on guard, but please be careful when going out with men, especially when you’re in this state. If it happens, you’ll be an easy target.”
“Huh? I’m okay…? I’m strong.”
“I hope so…”
He easily got her contact information and was told her address. Furthermore, Nonoka, a beautiful woman who would get sleepy when she drank.
From a bad guy’s perspective, she would be an easy target.
(During work, she’s truly reliable…)
He couldn’t help but feel uneasy at the drinking session. While facing this gap, Shuuto waited for the non-alcoholic drink to arrive.
Then, how many minutes had passed?
Before he knew it, the time was approaching midnight.
“Suu, suu…”
Nonoka, having consumed about half of the Kahlua Milk, leaned against the wall and closed her eyes.
“I won’t fall asleep, you know…?”
Where did the senior who said such a thing go? She was completely done in by the alcohol, displaying an entirely defenseless sleeping face, emitting small snores.
“Nonoka-san.”
“Suu…”
“Ah, haha…”
Her response was the sound of her snoring.
Convinced that she was asleep, Shuuto, with a wry smile, then wore an apologetic expression.
“I really messed up… Should have confirmed various things at the beginning…”
Is the alcohol strong? How many drinks does she usually have? If he had known such information, he could have been cautious when her drinking pace increased. There probably wouldn’t have been a situation where she fell asleep.
“From now on, I need to make sure something like this doesn’t happen again…”
Shuuto was the owner’s son. One mistake could significantly tarnish the reputation of the establishment. Because he received strict guidance every day, remorse was on the forefront of his mind.
“Nonoka-san, shall we head home soon?”
“Mm…”
“I’ll lend you my back. Please hop on.”
“……Mm.”
Lowering her posture to show her back, Nonoka, with a slow and drowsy demeanor, climbed on while Shuuto, with an “oissho,” lifted her in a piggyback.
Her sweet scent, soft body, warm breath against his neck, and the sensation of her chest against his back.
“Now then…”
To avoid any guilty feelings, Shuuto focused on Nonoka’s address.