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 62: Date (8)

“So, um, I want to stay over with a friend… Can I get permission?”

Riku, overwhelmed by Shizuku’s insistence, was trying to get permission from his parents over the phone to “stay over.”

[Oh, oh, with your girlfriend… spending a night with your girlfriend, huh? Good job, Riku!]

[Fufu, quite the passionate one, aren’t you? Right, dear?]

[Hahaha, absolutely! Make sure to buy contraceptives!]

The moment the word “contraceptives” was uttered by both parents, Riku cut off the phone speaker and loudly denied it.

“It’s not like that! And… how did you even know I have a girlfriend!?”

[We heard it from Nana! She saw you two lovebirds in front of our house today! So passionate!]

[Although you seemed indifferent to romance, you’re doing what you need to do, Riku-chan.]

[Alright! Give it your all!]

[We’re cheering you on! Don’t falter halfway through!]

“What are you talking about!?”

Riku’s embarrassed response was the last thing he said. The phone call had ended with a “beep.” Fortunately, Shizuku hadn’t heard the latter part of the conversation since Riku had turned off the speaker. If she had, it would have been a disaster. Riku and Shizuku were already high school students. They naturally had this kind of knowledge…

“I got permission…”

“Okay…”

“What’s wrong? Why are you so nervous?”

“Um… nothing…”

Though Shizuku said that, it was obvious that something was off. She stood pigeon-toed, her gaze directed downward, and her face blushed with embarrassment.

Yes, Shizuku had heard it. She had heard the word “contraceptives” when Riku was using the speaker…

Naturally, Riku could make an educated guess. But he wasn’t strong enough to bring up that topic now. All he could do was change the subject.

“So, um, about where we’re staying… Is it decided?”

“It’s a hotel… a normal one. It’s owned by my family, so we don’t have to pay.”

“Really…?”

“Yeah… The top floor is not for guests but for our family and staff only. Of course, we have to pay for dinner, but staying there is free.”

“Is that so…”

“Mm-hm.”

“…”

“…”

Riku tried hard to change the subject, but Shizuku’s demeanor remained unchanged. As a result, their conversation fizzled out quickly. At this point, Riku had no choice but to muster his courage and touch on that topic…

“Um, Shizuku… I want you to relax. I don’t plan on doing anything even if we stay together. When we sleep, I’ll sleep on a separate bed or on the floor.”

“Eh? Are you really saying that…?”

Riku didn’t notice it at that time. Dissatisfaction was in Shizuku’s voice.

“What?! So you’re planning on doing something, Shizuku?!”

“I-I would never do that! Besides, you’re a guy, so you’re more suspicious!”

“What?! I told you, I really won’t do anything like that!”

“So, you really won’t do anything…? Anything at all?”

“Yeah, that’s why I want you to relax. I won’t do anything that you dislike.”

“Ugh… What do you think we’re spending the night together for, you idiot…? That’s the problem with gentlemen…”

“Huh?”

“I-It’s nothing!”

Shizuku let out a whisper, too quiet for Riku to hear, and it was something he shouldn’t hear.

“So, let’s get going quickly. We need to take a bus from here to get to the hotel.”

“Understood.”

After that, the two of them strolled around various shops and finished their dinner at the food court. Glancing at the large clock in the food court, it was just a few minutes away from 7 PM.

There was plenty of time to head to the hotel now.

“I’ll carry the luggage since most of it is mine anyway.”

“You’re pretty opportunistic when it comes to stuff like this… Have you ever dated anyone besides me? You’ve been hit on before, right, Riku-kun?”

“What are you talking about? You’re my first. I just don’t want you to get hurt. It’s dangerous if you fall with both of your hands full.”

“Thank you…”

This wasn’t because Riku was treating Shizuku like a child. She knew that too.

As she thanked him and handed over the large luggage, Shizuku’s face turned red. She couldn’t help but feel happy and embarrassed by the casual kindness and consideration from the person she liked.

This was the weakness of being in love.

“Shall we go?”

“Let’s.”

And so, the two of them moved to the bus stop and arrived at the hotel owned by the Kujo family.

“Sorry for dropping by all of a sudden.”

“I-Is that you, Shizuku-sama!?”

As soon as Shizuku arrived at the hotel, she approached the reception desk and spoke to the staff.

The staff immediately changed their facial expressions and attitude, showing the proper hospitality towards their superiors. Their quick change was a symbol of Shizuku’s power… or rather, the power of the Kujo family.

“Be at ease. If you react like that to me, it would confuse the other guests, right?”

“My apologies… What can I do for you today?”

“I’d like the key for the top floor, please. No dinner.”

“Understood. Please wait a moment.”

As the attention of other staff members and guests gathered, Riku was captivated by Shizuku, who seemed even more composed than usual. A side of Shizuku that no one but Riku knew.

The same Shizuku who had been so weak and needy just moments ago, saying, “If you understand, then hug me back, Riku-kun…” was now like this. His reaction was only natural.

“What’s wrong, Riku-kun? Let’s go.”

“Ah, yeah…”

Shizuku, who had received the key from the staff, expertly put it in her pocket and gestured Riku towards the elevator.

It took them not seconds, but minutes to reach the top floor. Finally, the two of them arrived at the top floor and used the key they received from the staff to enter a certain room…..