Why Is the Prettiest Girl in School Trying to Talk to a Loner Like Me during Lunch Break?

Chapter 42: Date Plan

“So, Andou-kun, where should we go first?”

“Hmm, let’s see…” glance

‘Knowing you, Onii-chan, you probably didn’t think of a date plan, right? That’s why I, your little sister, made a date plan for you. Follow this plan today, and make sure you’re not rude to Asakura-senpai!’

(That’s what she said when she handed me this memo… First things first?)

Date Plan ①

‘Asakura-senpai probably hasn’t eaten breakfast, right? Since she’s the type to arrive early for meetings, you should start by inviting her to eat!’

(I see, food… Then it’s Matsuya! Hm? There’s more…)

Note: ‘Even for you, Onii-chan, I can’t imagine you’d be THAT clueless… but whatever you do, DON’T take her to a beef bowl restaurant! She’s Asakura-senpai, a woman, so take her to a café where women can comfortably eat! There are about three good cafés near the meeting spot, so if you’re unsure, choose from these and escort her properly! How to invite her—’

(I see, I see… Thank you, little sister! Perfect navigation!)

(What’s Andou-kun looking at…? Ah! C-could it be that Andou-kun prepared a date plan for today’s date?! If so, that must be Andou-kun’s date plan. He must be confirming the plan he researched beforehand! I-in that case, I should pretend not to notice to let Andou-kun save face!)

(O-okay! I’ll invite Asakura-san to a café!)

“A-Asakura-san!”

“Ahh, the sky sure is blue today—oh, what is it, Andou-kun?”

(Here it comes!)

“There’s a café nearby with delicious lunch. Would you like to eat there first?” ←monotone

(Why is Andou-kun speaking in such a monotone…? Ah! Could it be that Andou-kun is nervous?! Of course he is! I’ve been so focused on Andou-kun lately that I forgot, but when you think about it, I’m the school’s number one beauty! Since he’s on a date with the school’s most popular girl, of course Andou-kun would be nervous! Yes, that must be it! I mean, even I’m desperately trying to keep my heart from pounding out of my chest and my face from grinning like an idiot, so it would be unfair if Andou-kun wasn’t feeling anything! Ufufu… but if Andou-kun is that nervous and conscious of me, then as a capable woman, I should pretend not to notice)

“W-wow! Really? I was just getting hungry, so that’s perfect!” ←monotone

(Yes! I successfully invited her! Asakura-san doesn’t seem to have noticed I’m reading from my sister’s cue cards… Maybe I have unexpected talent for acting!)

(Ph-phew… I managed to answer while staying calm! Andou-kun doesn’t seem to have noticed that I’m so nervous I could die, so maybe I have unexpected talent for acting!)

“Th-then, shall we go?” ←monotone

“Y-yes, let’s.” ←monotone

(Damn it… My heart won’t stop pounding even though I’m not a PreCure)

“…………” thump thump

(Ugh… My heart hasn’t stopped pounding since earlier)

“…………” THUMP! THUMP!

(B-but… walking while holding hands is INCREDIBLY nerve-wracking… Please don’t let him/her notice how hard my heart is pounding!) (Andou and Asakura)

[Bonus SS] What If: “What if Andou-kun was a girl?”

“Oh, good morning, Andou-san.”

“Hawa! Hawawa… G-good morning to you… Asakura-san.”

“Oh my, Andou-san, you don’t need to be so formal. After all, we’re classmates.”

“N-n-no, that’s too much for someone like me… I-I couldn’t possibly! I mean, Asakura-san is one of the top beauties among us girls… compared to that, I’m just… Hah, just a boring light novel otaku girl…”

“Andou-san…”

(Hmm… Andou-san always avoids me by saying things like that! B-but actually, I’m also a light novel otaku girl who loves ‘Narou’! So as fellow light novel fans, I’d really like to be closer to Andou-san…)

“W-well then! I’ll just go hide in the toilet until the teacher comes—fugya!”

“Ah! Andou-san?! You’ll fall if you stand up so suddenly!”

(Hawawa! My legs got tangled from standing up too quickly…)

(Andou-san, that’s dangerous… I need to support her—!)

“Andou-san, give me your hand!”

“Y-yes!”

grab

“Hawawa… Thank you for catching me when I was about to fall…”

“Phew, it’s fine. As long as you’re safe, Andou-san♪”

“A-Asakura-san…”

“Andou…san?”

(Asakura-san’s hand… such gentle warmth)