Although She's a Beautiful Student Council President Who Maintains Her Coolness Towards Everyone, She Wants to Act Spoiled and Lovesick Around Him, Who is Misunderstood by Everyone as a Delinquent - Chapter 46: Dating Advice
“So, so, guess what! Riku-senpai has helped Mimi so many times! It’s true, Moe-chan!”
“I see, so that’s why you were insisting that he isn’t a delinquent.”
After school… Moe and Mimi were walking home together, chatting.
“Yeah! It’s totally strange for kind and cool Riku-senpai to be considered a delinquent and feared! Moe-chan, you found that out yourself, right?”
“Indeed.”
Moe nodded in agreement.
“But, if Mimi hadn’t cleared up the delinquent rumors, Moe wouldn’t have had any reason to interact with Riku-senpai.”
Mimi laughed. “Now that I think about it, did you become friends with Riku-senpai yet?”
“Well, maybe… But more importantly, do you know that Riku-senpai is dating a certain girl?”
“Wha-!? He’s dating someone!? Riku-senpai!?”
“Yes, the student council president from the high school division.”
“St-student council president!? You mean Shizuku-senpai!? That Shizuku-senpai!?”
“That’s right.”
“Hmm… But it’s not weird, right? Riku-senpai is kind and cool!”
The two girls, Moe and Mimi, smiled as they listened to each other’s heartfelt words while Moe blushed slightly, pulling her hands together in front of her.
It was just at that moment.
“What… What should I do? I’m really troubled…”
Mumbling to himself, a certain male student passed by Moe and Mimi. It was clear that he had some worries as he put his hand on his chin and contemplated.
Both Moe and Mimi recognized him as someone they knew
“Mimi, wasn’t that Riku-senpai who just walked past us?”
“Eh…?”
Mimi turned her gaze forward and beamed.
“Riku-senpai!”
“You called out to him, huh…”
“Hm? …Oh, it’s Mimi and Moe… That’s an unusual combination. Are you two friends?”
“Yes!”
Seeing Mimi energetically raising her hand to declare their friendship made Riku smile.
“Riku-senpai, thank you for the other day.”
Moe bowed her head deeply to express her gratitude. Although she didn’t specify the event, Riku understood what she was referring to.
“No, don’t worry about it. It’s in the past. And besides… I was also in the wrong back then.”
“Huh…? Wh-what happened between you and Moe-chan?”
“Well, I was trying to help her with her studies, but I couldn’t help much because there were so many things I didn’t understand. Moe, on the other hand, was bringing up difficult problems.”
(He’s covering for me…)
Riku quickly came up with an excuse to protect her reputation, as the issue with Shizuku had already been resolved, and there was no need to tell anyone about it.
“Eh!? Moe-chan, you became close enough with Riku-senpai that he tutored you!? So lucky… I want him to help me study too…”
“If that’s the case, want to study together next time? I don’t know if I can help much, but I can try.”
“Hwaaa… Thank you!”
Mimi showed a radiant smile as if she were basking in a halo. With such an expression, there was no way to say that teaching her had been a “lie,” leaving Moe feeling a bit uncomfortable.
“…Riku-senpai, what were you worried about earlier? You seemed to be really struggling with something.”
Perhaps sensing his feelings, Moe changed the subject to help him out.
“Ah, well… Can I ask you guys for some advice?”
“Yes, of course.”
“Me too!”
Riku thought it would be better not to tell anyone, but it was evident that he couldn’t come up with a solution on his own. So, he decided to consult Moe and Mimi on a certain point.
“What do girls like to do in their private time? Like karaoke or something?”
“Well, if it’s a date… how about going to a movie theater? The shopping mall is also in the same building, so I think it’s a good choice.”
“I think the new cat cafe is great! It was so much fun!”
“Movies, shopping, cat cafe… Wait, why did the conversation switch to date?!”
That was the point Riku had been hiding.
“Is that not it?”
“Is it not?”
“Well… yeah, but…”
“From the looks of it, Riku-senpai has no dating experience and is unsure of where to go. Is that the case?”
“You got me…”
The sharp duo easily figured out that it was about a “date.” And Moe even understood what was going on in Riku’s mind.
“Ah, well, then you could just let Shizuku-senpai take the lead…”
“That’s true… but”
Riku couldn’t just say it was his first date that might affect Shizuku….Honestly, he didn’t want to be led around.
“So, you want to take the lead, Riku-senpai?”
“Well, I am a man… And although Shizuku is my senior, I have my pride, you know.”
“That makes sense… In that case, consider our suggestions as references. I think it’s best for you to decide everything. If you want to take the lead, your own judgment is crucial.” Moe said,
“Wow, Moe-chan… You’re really persuasive…”
“I see…”
Despite being in middle school, Moe comes from a similar prestigious family as Shizuku. Her ability to give advice on these matters was likely due to this.
“I think Riku-senpai is overthinking it. If you’re in a relationship, just being together can be fun and enjoyable.”
“Good luck on your date, Riku-senpai!!”
“You’re right… I’ll try to think more simply. Thanks, both of you.”
With that, Riku thanked Moe and Mimi for their advice and ran off to find some time to think.
“… It’s nice, isn’t it? Dating a boy who thinks so seriously about planning a date.”
“…Hmm, somehow, I’m envious of Shizuku-senpai…”
As they watched his retreating figure, Moe and Mimi couldn’t help but let such words slip from their lips.