The Case of Me, a Guy With Zero Dating Experience, Getting Mistaken for a Stalker by the Angel I Fell for at First Sight, Only to End Up Living Together With Her in a Harem Share House With a 1:9 Gender Ratio - Chapter 40: Hyakka Ryoran (2)

Chapter 40: Hyakka Ryoran (2)

At the izakaya Hyakka Ryoran, Riona and Mizuki’s suggestion to “just date already” left Yuuki and Sakura’s hearts in turmoil.

Yuuki Monologue

Me, dating Sakura-san?

She called me “dependable,” but that’s not the same as “liking” me, right?

If I could really date an angelically cute girl like her, I’d be so happy I’d lose it.

If it’s possible, I really want to date her.

But how do I bring it up?

If I suddenly say, “Please go out with me,” wouldn’t Sakura-san be troubled…?

And if she rejects me…

It’d be so awkward, I couldn’t keep being her bodyguard.

What should I do…?

As Yuuki wrestled with unanswerable questions, he felt a gaze and met Sakura’s eyes.

At that exact moment, Sakura was looking at him too.

Both hurriedly averted their eyes.

Sakura Monologue

Sakura’s face was still flushed.

That was so embarrassing.

Having to say that in front of everyone…

But more than that, Yuuki’s words lingered in her heart.

Yuuki-san called me “cute”…

Just remembering those words makes my heart race.

If Yuuki-san really asked me to go out with him, what would I do…?

Dating Yuuki-san would be fun every day.

At that moment, her father’s face flashed in Sakura’s mind.

If I told him I was dating Yuuki-san, what would he say…?

“You were allowed to live alone to study at university, and now you’re dating a guy? Absolutely not!”

He’d definitely say that.

What should I do…?

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A little earlier, Miku and Kotoha rushed to the izakaya Hyakka Ryoran.

They were thrilled to join up sooner than expected.

“Your party is at that table.”

As they headed toward the tatami room, Riona’s loud voice echoed down the hallway.

“Then why don’t Sakura-chan and Yuuki just start dating now?”

Miku reacted to those words and stopped in her tracks.

“What’s wrong, Miku?”

Kotoha immediately understood why Miku halted.

From the tatami room where the share house residents were, Riona and Mizuki were telling Yuuki and Sakura to “just date already.”

“Hey, Yuuki, what do you think of Sakura-chan?”

“Uh, well, she’s kind, gentle…

And really cute.”

“Hyuu hyuu, you two are heating things up~”

“Wow, sounds promising.”

“So, Sakura-chan, what do you think of Yuuki?”

“Uh, that’s… too embarrassing to say…”

“It’s a good chance, so just say it.”

“Uh, um, yes.

Yuuki-san is… kind, sincere, and dependable.”

“Oh my, really?

You two have to date now.”

Miku and Kotoha missed the timing to enter, silently listening to the conversation from the hallway leading to the tatami room.

Miku was inwardly panicking.

Why are they talking about this?

If Yuuki-san and Sakura-chan start dating, what do I do…?

“Hey! Both of you, stop teasing the younger ones so much.”

At that moment, Asuna stepped in to help.

“Miku, now’s the time to go in.”

Kotoha pulled Miku’s hand, and they entered the tatami room.

“Sorry we’re late, thanks for waiting.”

Kotoha said with a smile.

“Yo, we’ve been waiting!”

“The stars of the show are here!”

As the two entered, applause broke out, and they were guided to the head seats.

“You two got here pretty quick.”

Asuna said to them.

“Yeah, Shiori-san said we could leave early.”

Kotoha explained.

“Wow, a leader who cares about her juniors.”

Asuna was impressed.

“Now that the stars are here, let’s toast again.”

With Miku and Kotoha’s soft drinks arriving, they decided to toast once more.

“To Kotoha-chan and Miku-chan’s successful live—Cheers!”

The share house members raised their glasses for a toast.

“Miku-chan, Kotoha-chan, it’s my treat, so order whatever you want.”

Asuna told the two.

“I heard VenusVenus’s live for the first time, and it was amazing.”

Mizuki shared her thoughts.

“Really? That’s great.”

Kotoha smiled.

“Kotoha-chan’s vocals were awesome.”

Reina gave a thumbs-up and winked.

“Miku-chan’s drumming was amazing too.”

Akane praised.

“I didn’t expect so many fans.”

Asuna was impressed.

“Really, you guys were like stars.”

Reina also complimented.

“Actually, among the people who saw today’s live, there was someone from an indie label who came to talk to us afterward.”

Kotoha said excitedly.

“Wow, were you scouted?”

Asuna asked with interest.

“No, not scouted, but they asked us to perform at a festival.”

“That’s awesome!”

Mizuki was impressed.

“And if the audience at the festival reacts well, we might get to debut with that indie label.”

Kotoha explained.

“No way!

That’s huge!”

Riona leaned forward.

“Yeah, we were shocked…

It’s a rare chance, so we’re gonna give it our all.”

Kotoha said happily.

“So, VenusVenus might make a major debut someday?”

Reina leaned in.

“Yeah, they said if we do well in indie, a major debut is possible.”

Kotoha’s eyes sparkled.

“So, Kotoha and Miku could become stars in the future.”

Riona said.

“I should get their autographs now.”

Akane started looking for something to write on.

The share house members got super excited about the topic.

Stars might emerge from their share house.

But Miku was the only one not joining in.

If this continues, Sakura and Yuuki might end up dating.

Is there a good way to turn this around…?

Miku’s mind was consumed with that, barely hearing the others.

“Miku-chan, what’s wrong?

You’ve been quiet. Feeling sick?”

Asuna asked with concern.

“No, I’m fine.”

“Oh, probably just tired from the live, right, Miku?”

Kotoha, sensing why Miku was distracted, threw her a lifeline.

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“It’s almost closing time, so let’s head out~”

Asuna said.

“Huh, already?

In the middle of such great news!”

Akane puffed her cheeks.

“Then let’s go for a second round.”

Riona clapped her hands with a pan.

“Second round? Where?”

Reina asked, and Riona grinned.

“Obviously, Snack Akane.”