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 58: Date (4)

After leaving the cat cafe, the two of them headed to a large shopping mall. The mall had a food court, retail stores, and a movie theater, making it a perfect spot for a date. Having bought some doughnuts at the food court to satisfy their hunger, the two sat down at a nearby table.

“Ah, I wish I had become the white cat back then too…”

“Are you still hung up on that? There was nothing we could do, right? The cat came to us on its own.”

“I-I know that… But… it’s not fair.”

“Hahaha, what do you mean ‘not fair’? Anyway, please cheer up, alright?”

With a natural smile, Riku looked at Shizuku and put a bite-sized doughnut into his mouth.

“Now, Riku-kun, put your left hand on the table.”

“My left hand?”

Riku, not understanding her intention, tilted his head but complied with Shizuku’s request and placed his left hand on the table.

“Don’t move your hand, alright?”

The moment Shizuku muttered those words…

She placed her right hand over Riku’s right hand and squeezed it tightly, turning her slightly pouting face away.

“What’s the matter…? Why are you putting our hands together like this?”

“I’m trying to cheer up quickly… that’s why.”

“Thank you for that, but… there are a lot of people around, and we should be mindful of others, right? We might run into friends…”

“…I don’t care.”

“Why not?”

Currently, they were at the food court, and it was around noon with many customers present. Despite the possibility of attracting a lot of attention, Shizuku shook her head, showing a resolute refusal.

“Riku-kun, you promised to pay attention to me at the cat cafe, didn’t you?”

“I did say that, but…”

“So you don’t have the right to refuse… You understand, right?”

Shizuku, who was unusually assertive, seemed to be gathering her courage, as her trembling hand betrayed her nerves.

“Uhm, Riku-kun… I’m really surprised that I’m this jealous…”

“Huh?”

“It’s a strange story, being jealous of a cat… I’m sorry for causing trouble, Riku-kun.”

“…”

“I’m worried about the future like this… I’ll try to improve this part of myself, so please be patient with me a little longer…”

Feeling that her own behavior was strange, Shizuku was overwhelmed with guilt and anxiety. However, there was no helping it.

“No, I don’t mind at all. We just had that incident… It’s natural to be a little excessive.”

“…!”

Riku understood Shizuku’s feelings and smiled gently. That’s right; the arranged marriage issue had only been resolved a few hours ago. During the period when it was discovered that she had broken tradition, Shizuku couldn’t go to school, meet Riku, or even contact him. She was saved just before heading to the arranged marriage.

From Shizuku’s perspective, who had been saved at the last minute and reunited with her beloved Riku after several days… she wanted to monopolize him just for today.

“I’m your boyfriend, Shizuku. There’s no need to hold back. In fact, I’m happier if you do that.”

“Really? Are you… really okay with that?”

“Yeah, of course.”

“Then… I’m fine like this.”

“Huh…?”

For a few seconds, Shizuku’s gaze wandered without meeting Riku’s face, trying to convey her thoughts. As her face reddened up to her neckline like autumn leaves, she said:

“I’m doing this because you told me I don’t have to hold back, Riku-kun… You’re my boyfriend, so you better take responsibility…”

With a lot of embarrassment, Shizuku finally looked at him. The usually cool girl was nowhere to be found. Riku was so captivated by her that he forgot to breathe.

“…”

“Um, say something… This is embarrassing for me…”

It was at that moment when Shizuku’s words were interrupted.

“You’re my boyfriend~~~, so take responsibility~~~♪”

“!”

“!?”

Someone else had repeated Shizuku’s words.

“You’re my boyfriend~~~!!!, so take responsibilit-yyyyy~~~!!!!!!”

An unexpected interruption came their way.

“Mi-Miku!?”

“What a coincidence to meet you here, Shizuku-chan?”

The person standing there was Shizuku’s classmate and friend, Miku.

Miku greeted them with a mischievous smile on her face.

“Why… why are you here!?”

“Well, it’s the weekend. It’s not strange for me to be here with my friends, right, Riku-kun?”

“Well, Certainly…”

Riku, who had met Miku a few times, agreed with a change in tone. Miku was the same age as Shizuku, making her Riku’s senior. There would be no problem using his usual tone with Miku, but this was a boundary he had set for himself.

“I was worried because Shizuku-chan hadn’t been to school for days, but I never thought I’d see you like this!”

“Forget what you saw right now…”

“Ahaha, it’s your fault for being lovey-dovey in a place like this. When you took his hand, I couldn’t help but feel excited. Shizuku-chan, you are surprisingly assertive, aren’t you?”

“Ugh… Why did it have to be Miku…”

Shizuku held her head, feeling completely defeated.

From Miku’s words, it seemed that she had been observing them from the beginning.

“It’s so nice, I’m jealous! Being so lovey-dovey with your boyfriend!”

“Don’t tease me…”

“Anyone would say that after seeing such a scene! So, have you finished the ABCs of being a couple?”

Miku covered her mouth with her hand, showing a mischievous smile, while relentlessly poking at Shizuku.

Riku knew that as a boyfriend, he should stop Miku, but he chose not to. He heard the word “worried” come from Miku’s mouth. As her friend, it was natural for her to be concerned when Shizuku, who had always had perfect attendance, missed school for several days.

Her worry had been alleviated, so now her excitement and teasing stemmed from her happiness.

“The ABCs of being a couple… I can’t just say that…”

“Oh? Not ‘haven’t done it,’ but ‘can’t say it’… So, you’ve done at least one of the ABCs! Wow, how steamy!”

Miku excitedly jumped to conclusions. However, what Miku said was correct… and not wrong. The two of them had already done A of the ABCs, a kiss.

“I won’t forgive you, Miku… I’ll never help you with your studies again.”

“…Eh?”

“I won’t show you my homework either… From now on, you can manage on your own.”

“Wait, please! I need your help!”

As a result of too much teasing, Shizuku’s patience finally ran out. For Miku, this must be a very serious matter.

“Hey, hey, boyfriend! Help me out here! This is really bad!”

“Eh, e…!?”

Miku, seeking help from Shizuku’s boyfriend Riku, placed her hands on both of his shoulders and shook him back and forth, left and right.

However, this only amplified Shizuku’s jealousy… and it’s something she absolutely shouldn’t do, as her jealousy towards the cat hasn’t subsided.

“Wha-!? Miku, you’re getting too friendly! He’s my boyfriend, you know!”

“…Huh!?”

Shizuku grabbed Riku’s hands with both of hers and pulled them toward her. Not only with words, but with her attitude, she seems to be asserting that Riku is “my boyfriend.”

“Baka Miku… That’s not allowed…”

“Hahaha… I’m sorry, really sorry! I went a bit too far, didn’t I?”

Seeing Shizuku’s reaction, Miku instantly realized she stepped into forbidden territory and apologized wholeheartedly.

“It’s alright, Miku-senpai. There were some things that happened earlier, and that’s partly why.”

“Is that so…?”

“I’ll persuade her myself, so please continue to take care of Shizuku… and let me act like a boyfriend for a bit.”

Riku, glancing at Shizuku, emphasized the word “boyfriend,” and Miku understood that Shizuku was jealous.

“Alright! Then I’ll go back to my friend’s place! I’m really sorry!”

Only the boyfriend can cure the jealousy. With a glance, Miku signaled Riku, “I’m sorry, please take care of the rest…” and apologized once more before leaving.

“Shizuku, you have to apologize properly at school, okay?”

“I know… It’s my fault for worrying Miku too…”

Shizuku seemed  to understand Miku’s feelings, but her expression was still clouded with irritation.

“Well, why don’t we eat some donuts to distract ourselves?”

“Y-yeah…”

And at the moment Riku grabbed a donut— an outrageous statement floated through the air.

“… Feed me.”

“W-what did you just say?”

“F-feed me…”

“No, I can’t.”

“You said I didn’t have to hold back, Riku-kun…”

“I said it, but there’s a time and place for everything, right!?”

Shizuku repeated Riku’s words and tried to block his escape route.

“Guh… Then just one, okay? Just one…”

“Y-yeah…”

Riku, who couldn’t win with words, was pushed by Shizuku and ended up feeding her just one donut. Unbeknownst to him, his fingers would be licked afterward…