I was dumped by my childhood friend, so I went to a shrine to ask God to give me a girlfriend. Then, God gave me a special curse of being liked by a beautiful Yandere girl!

Chapter 15 : Continuing Our Date!

“An Aquarium?”

We boarded the train and arrived in the neighboring town, where we headed to the aquarium. The aquarium is a classic spot for a first date, known for its various fish swimming in tanks, entertaining shows featuring adorable animals like dolphins and penguins, making it a place enjoyable for both men and women.

Another reason I chose this place was a suspicion I had about Kotoko. I had secretly suspected for a while that she liked penguins.

The first clue was her pencil. She used a pencil with a penguin on it.

Later, as I checked the things she wore, I found a penguin strap on her smartphone and a penguin keychain on her school bag. For these reasons, I speculated that she might like penguins.

“Yeah, I noticed that you have penguin accessories, right? So, I came to the conclusion that you might like the aquarium,” I explained.

“Takemitsu-kun…”

She looked down, trembling. Huh? Did I make a wrong choice?

As I puzzled over it, she suddenly hugged me.

“I’m so happy Takemitsu-kun, you really noticed me… It’s true, I like penguins. Of course, not as much as I like you~♡”

Her sudden embrace, the soft feel of her, and the pleasant scent unique to women made my heart nearly explode.

Kotoko, it’s unfair to suddenly hug me like this. This is bad for my heart. I’m worried my heart might actually burst someday.

“Hey, Kotoko. People around us are watching!”

“Why? We’re a couple, so there’s no problem at all~♡ We should even show off our love~♡”

Families around us glanced at us with nostalgic eyes, saying things like, “Oh, they’re so passionate. We were like that a few years ago.”

Um, is it really okay for a couple to hug each other like this? Is it just because I’m shy?

Successfully detaching her, I went to the aquarium counter and paid for two student tickets.

“Oh, I’ll chip in too.”

“No, no. Today, at least, it’s a small token of appreciation to Kotoko, who always does so much for me. Let me pay.”

Although she initially looked dissatisfied, she reluctantly agreed.

“Then, I’ll make the next bento even more luxurious~♪”

Um, if she keeps doing this, I’ll never be able to repay her. Well, it’s fine. I just need to do something nice for Kotoko in return.

With renewed spirit, we entered the aquarium. Of course, Kotoko was clinging to my arm with a beaming smile.

The first exhibit was the sea fish tank, showcasing fish that inhabit the nearby sea.

“Oh, is that mackerel? And next to it, is that another mackerel?”

“They all look so delicious…”

“Takemitsu-kun, you’re quite the foodie, huh? Is that your first impression when you see fish?”

Kotoko said with a cheerful laugh. Well, what can I say? Mackerel literally means good taste. If it were tropical fish, I might say, “They’re beautiful,” but when I see mackerel or sardines, the only impression that comes to mind is, “They look delicious.”

Ah… Thinking of mackerel sashimi or simmered sardines is making me hungry.

“By the way… What kind of mackerel or sardine dish do you like, Takemitsu-kun?”

“Huh… Maybe mackerel sashimi or simmered sardines?”

“It’s a bit challenging for hygiene reasons to put minced fish in a bento, but we can make simmered sardines~♪ How about making it next Monday?”

“Huh, is that okay?”

“Of course~♪ It’s a small favor, after all.”

Kotoko’s cooking is always delicious. Hearing that, my stomach growled.

“Hehe… Has your stomach already surrendered to me? I’ll make you even more dependent on me~♡”

“Hmm? Did you say something?”

“Nope~♪ Nothing at all. Anyway, let’s go see the next tank!”

With Kotoko pulling me, I redirected my attention to the next tank.

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