The Strongest Loner Redo His Youth With Unmatched Prowess!! ~In the Second Round of School Life, He Made Beautiful Girl Friends!~ - Chapter 30: At the Bar

The place Yuito was dragged to by Hina was a hidden bar. 

It had a slightly suspicious, adult atmosphere. 

It was the kind of place that would make high school students nervous, but it felt so unreal that there was no tension at all. 

The Stub was more real and intense. 

Yuito and the others sat at the counter seats. 

“Is it okay for high school students to come into places like this?”

“If it’s just to enter, there’s no problem.”

The bartender with a little mustache didn’t seem to mind at all. 

They quietly said, “Welcome,” and accepted them. 

“Please make me a non-alcoholic cocktail, whatever you like.” 

“Certainly.” 

The bartender prepared and started shaking. 

It was the first time he saw a shake-up close. 

“Is it okay to drink cocktails?”

“It’s non-alcoholic, so it’s fine. It’s like juice, not alcohol.” 

“When you put it that way, I guess…” 

Although it’s not legally prohibited, it’s not recommended for minors to drink non-alcoholic beverages. 

This is because many non-alcoholic drinks are made with the taste of alcohol in mind. 

There are also many cases where sales to minors are refused due to self-regulation by various industries.

The bartender poured cocktails into stylish glasses and presented them to Yuito and the others. 

“Cheers to our meeting!” 

“C-Cheers?” 

Clink. 

They lightly clinked their glasses together. 

Feeling a bit guilty, Yuito took a sip of the cocktail. 

(…I don’t really get it.) 

Yuito was the type who didn’t drink alcohol, so he couldn’t tell if the cocktail was good or not.

He wants to drink ginger ale or something. 

“Hey, Yuito-kun, what kind of girl do you like?” 

When asked that, Yuito thought of Hakari and Kirika. 

The common point between those two was..

“Someone who talks to me?” 

“Isn’t that a bit too low of a bar?” 

It’s so low that he could just step over it. 

Hina couldn’t help but comment on it.

The “like” that Hina heard was as a romantic partner. 

The “like” that Yuito had in mind was as a friend. 

The fact that they had met at a joint party had completely slipped Yuito’s mind. 

“So… what about me…?” 

Hina looked up at him with her eyes glistening. 

Her trembling eyes seemed to be seeking something. 

(Even if he says he likes or dislikes me… It’s only been a few hours since we met…)

There isn’t enough evidence to judge. 

However, during their first meal, she affirmed Yuito’s light novel hobby. 

Since then, she has been actively engaging with him, so it’s clear she wants to get closer. 

There’s no particular reason to dislike her. 

He should just respond positively here. 

Yuito gazed into Hina’s eyes. 

“Yeah. I like you.” 

Boom!!

So much so that she could almost hear the sound, Hina’s face turned bright red. 

Yuito’s affection was as a friend. 

What a complete idiot. 

“T-thank you!! I-I like you too, Yuito-kun!” 

Hina shouted, somewhat recklessly. 

With a bright red face and an unusual level of excitement.

She looked just like a drunk person.

(Huh, is this non-alcoholic?) 

Hina stood up in a hurry. 

“Excuse me for a moment!”

She hurriedly walked towards the back door. 

Was it the restroom? 

With Hina gone, it became boring. 

As Yuito absentmindedly stared at the shelf lined with bottles.

“Dear customers, we apologize, but we will be temporarily closed. Please exit the premises.”

The bartender said with a sullen expression.

“But, the person I came with…” 

“That person will also be asked to leave as soon as she returns.” 

“Y-yes…” 

It was hard to accept, but there was no point in arguing. 

Perhaps they had decided that students were not allowed after all. 

Yuito decided to leave the bar quietly.