The Issue of Why I'm Frequently Mentioned in Conversations Among S-Class Beauties ~Please Stop Fabricating Things I Have No Memory Of~ (Dropped) - Chapter 06: Dining with the S Class Beauty

Chapter 06: Dining with the S Class Beauty

He only came to regret agreeing to her request after they stopped at a nearby family restaurant.

(I feel so awkward… and my stomach hurts.)

Sara and Haruya entered “Cocomi”, a major family restaurant chain that offered a wide variety of dishes at reasonable prices and was popular among people of all ages.

On the table in front of Haruya were dishes like Doria, pizza and fries, creating an awkward atmosphere around them.

… But to everyone else, Haruya and Sara probably looked like a cute couple.

“Uh, um… Thank you so much for last week and today!”

Sara straightened her spine and bowed her head with a stiff face, breaking the silence. Her glossy, cherry-colored lips were tightly pressed together, showing her nervousness.

(She’s being so formal… I’m now also getting nervous too.)

Haruya felt his face getting hot and tried to hide it by speaking in his usual tone.

“No, no, I didn’t really do anything special, so…”

In fact, it was all water under the bridge. He only talked to her because he couldn’t just ignore her after last week’s incident.

(Besides… I couldn’t do anything special last week anyway.)

Haruya felt disappointed in himself and slumped his shoulders. Then Sara made a dramatic gesture.

“Um, as a way of thanking you for today, please eat as much as you want! Um, it’s how I show my gratitude.”

“No, no, that’s not necessary—”

“I have to repay kindness; that’s what my mom… I mean, mother taught me!”

“Wow… you have such a great mom.”

“Yes! So, please enjoy the food!”

“…”

Haruya felt guilty about rejecting her offer when he saw Sara’s smiling face. She probably wanted him to taste all the dishes on the table.

He couldn’t say no to her hopeful eyes, so he picked up the Doria first.

“Mmm, it’s delicious.”

“Really? I’m glad.”

“…”

The Doria had a creamy flavor and a perfect seasoning, making it very appetizing.

However, Haruya felt nervous when he met Sara’s amber-colored gaze.

(How can I eat when a beautiful girl is watching me like that…)

Haruya was not very good with women, and Sara was quite a beauty, so it was natural that he felt uneasy under her stare.

“Um, I don’t mean to be rude, but please feel free to eat.”

(Please eat! It’s too awkward otherwise!)

Sara had no idea what Haruya was thinking, but she tossed her flaxen hair and her eyes sparkled.

“Really? But…”

“No, I don’t eat that much anyway.”

“R-really? Then…”

Sara grabbed a fry and bit into it, but her face turned as red as a tomato.

“Uh, this is embarrassing…”

“Haha, yeah. I felt the same way, so it’s better if we eat together.”

“I’m sorry for being so insensitive.”

“No, no, it’s fine. Let’s just enjoy the food.”

“… Y-yes!”

Knowing that she was somewhat out of it, Haruya naturally felt the tension that had been prevalent until a few minutes ago slip away.

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After they finished eating, they were about to go to the cashier when he noticed her looking at the menu.

She was squinting her amber eyes and staring hard at the menu on the table.

(…I guess she still wants something else.)

He followed her gaze and saw that she was torn between chocolate cake or strawberry shortcake.

Sara loved sweets so much that she seemed to have forgotten about Haruya. 

Haruya on the other hand was already full, but he tried to be considerate.

“…How about I get the chocolate cake for dessert? Is that okay?”

“Uh, sure, that’s fine! Then I’ll get the shortcake.”

Sara looked puzzled when Haruya spoke to her. Her reaction was too clear.

“Okay, let’s order then.”

“Yes!”

Sara answered cheerfully. A few minutes after they ordered, the cake arrived.

She gazed at the cake with her eyes shining like a little kid getting a birthday gift. It was adorable.

After some small talk, Haruya said as he took a bite of the cake.

“Sorry… I’m full now, so can you finish the rest?”

“Huh…”

Sara froze and Haruya felt a bit nervous in front of her. Did she figure out that he had planned this on purpose?

But Sara bit her lip and looked away, so he relaxed.

“I-if you’re full, you can’t help it…”

“Yeah, that’s right. It would be a waste to throw it away.”

“Well, there’s nothing else to do… right?”

“…?”

As Haruya watched Sara blush and act overly reserved, he tilted his head in confusion.

(What’s wrong…why is she so reluctant? She should be more excited for the cake since she seemed to want it…)

Haruya thought it was odd, but he had forgotten one thing.

That was the fact that he had given her the cake that he had just eaten.