I’m The Only Multilingual Master a Russian Transfer Girl Student Who Can’t Speak Japanese Can Rely On - Episode 62
Chapter 62 – Lost!
So the promised date, the 24th, has arrived.
Yesterday marked the end of the second semester, so we were about to go on a two-week winter vacation starting today.
The time was almost 7 o’clock in the morning.
I woke up earlier than usual today since I couldn’t sleep well. I’m so nervous about my date with Cheena later.
Well, that’s to be expected since this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for me to confess to her.
That’s why I can’t waste time dilly-dallying here..
With that in mind, I decided to go through my usual routine.
After my usual early morning run, I then took a shower.
I spent more time than usual choosing clothes and fixing my hair.
After much deliberation, I wore a black rider’s jacket over a black shirt, skinny jeans, and snood. (TN: Snood – a type of cloth intended to wear around the neck)
Also, I didn’t forget the dog tags and bracelet.(E/N: Dog Tags? Wait, why? Why is he bringing that?)
And to finish it off, I fixed my hair upright…
I’m running out of things to do.
Either way, I will just be happy that I’m finished or be sad because I suddenly remember how many things I forgot to do.
I wonder what Cheena will be wearing.
Will there be a lot of people and will they ruin the atmosphere?
What if I mistakenly say “Lily” when I confess my feelings (I was made to say that during the practice)?
… What if I say Lily by mistake?! (TN: Yes, this was a repeat.)
Nooo~!
Ha~a (Sigh), I remembered the grinning face of Lily’s!!
I plan to leave here at 9 a.m., but it’s not even 7 a.m yet.
What should I do about breakfast…?
I was sitting in a chair, posing like the image of a thinking person, half confused, when I suddenly heard the sound of a door slamming.
*Slam*
『Yori, are you awake?』
To my surprise, it was Cheena!
『You’re already here? Don’t tell me I’ve overthought a bit too much, that time passed really quick! 』
『Overthinking…? I think you’re fine. It’s only 7:30 a.m. Anyway, lLet’s eat breakfast together!』
I looked up and saw Cheena there, dressed in her winter outfit.
After standing up and exchanging greetings (cheek kisses), I looked at Cheena.
『Umm… you look good in that outfit today.』
『It’s the usual, though… But thanks. Yori still has that American trend as ever.』
『I don’t know what’s the new trend right now, after all.』
Cheena was wearing a beige duffle coat and denim shorts.
Her pose – hands in her pockets, looks fabulous and suits herself well.
As we moved into the kitchen to prepare breakfast, I suddenly became concerned about an unimportant matter.
『You don’t wear a Russian cap that much, Cheena. Why’s that?』
『Hn~. It’s not that cold in Japan. Plus, I don’t see a lot of people wearing it here.』
A Russian hat also called an Ushanka (ウシャンカ), is a winter hat made of fur.
To put it simply, it is the one that… I*ya wears.
I’ll repeat it. It is the one worn by I*lyasviel. (TN: Fate/Stay Night, master of berserker.)
It is a common hat in Russia, but I had never seen Cheena wearing it, so I was curious as to why.
Cheena, who was washing her hands, suddenly smiled devilishly at me in response to my question.
『If you badly want to see me wearing it, I can wear it next time for you.』
『Ugh, I’ll think about it.』
It’s a seductive remark that means, “I’ll dress however you want me to.”
And just right before we left, I was thrilled to keep this a secret.
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After eating breakfast, we then left for the “date”, earlier than planned.
We took a bus first and then switched to a train reaching a slightly rural aquarium in a neighboring town.
The surrounding area was rural, but the aquarium facility was large.
In addition, there was a Christmas Eve restriction which means you can’t go inside unless you have a ticket.
The admission fee was slightly higher than usual, but it is still a brilliant idea.
『I wonder where you’ll escort me today?』
We’re riding now on the last train to the countryside.
We were sitting shoulder to shoulder in our chairs, waiting for the train to reach the destination, when Cheena asked me that.
I had kept our date plan a secret until today.
But I guess it was about time I told her.
I wanted to see Cheena’s excited face just before we arrived.
『Fufufu… It’s probably a place that Cheena has never been to. Where do you think it is?』
『The aquarium?』
『… How did you guess it in one try?!』
She guessed it right away.
『N-no matter. It doesn’t matter if you guessed it, it’s only just one of the things we’ll do after all…』
『And the next is illumination?』
『… I’m going home.』
『Stop sulking! It’s fine. I’m looking forward to the aquarium!』
Cheena tried to comfort me while shaking my shoulders as I leaned back on the chair.
Damn! I didn’t expect that she could read my mind that far ahead.
Maybe I’ll never be able to successfully surprise Cheena my entire lifetime.
The train reached its destination, and we got off.
I shrugged my shoulders as I felt the cold air outside, which had changed from the comfort of the train.
『Cold.』
『What a sloth! Come, let’s hurry, shall we?』
This Russian girl was so energetic even in this cold weather.
With her strong hand pulling me along, we started walking.
The aquarium we wanted to visit was just around the corner.
Thanks to the particular streamlined shape of the building, it would be hard to miss it.
The time was before 11 o’clock.
If we had lunch in between and toured the aquarium, we would have had enough time to do what we want for the evening.
As soon as we arrived at the aquarium and entered the entrance, the receptionist at the gate greeted us.
“Welcome to the aquarium! What a beautiful girl you are! Do you have your ticket dear guests?”
“Y-Yes, I have it.”
While I was nervous back home, I checked many times for things I might have forgotten. So that I won’t have any oversight.
“Okay, I’ve confirmed it. Today, we are holding a raffle where you can give treats to the sea lions at the show if you win! Would you like to take on the challenge?”
We were then invited to participate in a special event for couples, or so I thought.
If you win the lottery, you can experience feeding the sea lions.
Come to think of it, I have experience petting dolphins. It brings back memories.
『What do you want to do? Should we do it?』
『Feeding the sea lions… I want to! Go for it, Yori!』
『Leave it to me!』
Yosh! I’m gonna show Cheena how manly I am!
But I’m surprised Cheena knows about sea lions.
“I’ll do it.”
“Alright. Then if a red stick comes out, it’s a win!”
The receptionist held out a cylindrical container with five or six transparent sticks.
Which one shall I choose…? This one!
“Sei~!”
“It’s a miss!”