Chapter 137: Meeting
The clock hand shifted slightly.
[April 30, Shopping Mall]
[Holiday, around ten in the morning]
[You reluctantly managed to push away Barghest and Baobhan Sith, but the one waiting for you next is the toughest opponent so far.]
[That is none other than the remnants of Albion's Dragon, the super-clingy dragon girl —— Melusine!]
Eikou broke into a sweat as he looked at the message on his phone.
Melusine: 「Darling, where should we meet?」
Eikou: 「Wait a bit, Melusine, right now it's really inconvenient for me...」
Melusine: 「So by saying that, you mean you want me to be the one to actively pursue you, right? Such a boy afraid of loneliness, really don't know what to do with you ( ⸝⸝´꒳`⸝⸝)」
Melusine: 「How about we meet right at the shopping mall, since I'm very close to it right now.」
Why do all of you want to go to the shopping mall? Could this perhaps be the strategic battleground of the Fairy Kingdom!
Eikou felt like his head was about to explode.
Melusine was right nearby, and with her extraordinary mobility, finding Eikou would be nothing more than child's play.
If Melusine and Morgan were to face each other directly, that scene would surely be unimaginably terrifying!
Eikou: 「I understand... in five minutes, let's meet at the main gate of Central Mall.」
There was no other way, he could only find an excuse to leave Morgan for a while and then go meet Melusine.
"But..."
If he was gone too long, Morgan would be very lonely!
Though not intentional, today had turned into a bizarre multi-layered date.
Since that was the case, all Eikou could do was think of a way to let the girls enjoy themselves to the fullest!
If he just left on his own and made them feel neglected, this date would completely lose its meaning.
What they truly needed —— was the emotional value and fulfillment that he could bring them.
Just like Barghest, right now she must be passionately cooking, completely immersed in the atmosphere of the date.
"In that case..."
He must think the same way for Morgan too.
The key point was, to let her feel his care and sincerity!
Thinking this, Eikou suddenly held Morgan's slender, cold hand, pulling her closer.
He somewhat shyly wrapped his arms around her slim, alluring waist.
Though this wasn't something he was good at —— wasn't this exactly what one should do on a date?
"You've almost finished choosing clothes, so shouldn't we head to the next spot? You helped me pick clothes, so I also want to help you with some makeup."
"Hm?"
"There's a nail salon right next door, let me take you to do your nails." Eikou said.
"No need, I'm very satisfied with my current nails." Morgan replied calmly.
"I also really like how you look right now," Eikou said, "but I still want to make you even more beautiful. Don't you like my way of doing things?"
On Morgan's snow-like face, a blush of maidenly shyness suddenly appeared.
"Alright then, since you insist so much, I will try following your sense of aesthetics just this once, my husband."
"That's wonderful."
Eikou smiled, feeling a bit of relief inside.
[You take Morgan into a nearby nail salon.]
[You pick several pretty nail styles for Morgan, among them a dark blue butterfly design, very matching with your hair color and Morgan's aura.]
[It seems that Morgan herself really liked it too.]
Nails had always been an irresistible delight for every girl, and Morgan – who paid great attention to her image – was, of course, no exception.
And while she was busy getting her nails done, Eikou could take this chance to find an excuse to leave for a while.
But simply leaving wouldn't do, it would easily raise suspicion, and also make the girl feel lonely. Therefore, the most reasonable excuse was:
"Stay here and get your nails done, I'll go to the flower shop nearby and buy you a bouquet of roses!"
Thus, a perfect reason was born, one that no girl could possibly refuse!
While Morgan was focused on doing her nails, she wouldn't feel bored, nor would she think Eikou had abandoned her.
As long as she was happy, the psychological burden on Eikou would also lighten!
"Ah, and… I'll cover the cost, please send the bill to the school for me."
Before leaving, he didn't forget to remind the staff in the store.
Although this expense to Morgan was like a drop in the ocean, Eikou still wanted to pay for it himself, otherwise it couldn't be considered a gift from him to her.
[You hurriedly said goodbye to Morgan, saying that you would come back quickly.]
[Glancing at the time, it had already been nearly 5 minutes, so you quickly ran toward the main entrance of the shopping mall.]
[You looked around, but didn't see any trace of Melusine.]
"Where's the dragon?"
You could only see the crowd jostling inside the shopping mall, but absolutely no sign of Melusine.
He swept his eyes everywhere, just about to lower his head and use his phone to message her.
Suddenly, a pair of soft hands hugged him tightly from behind, the sweet fragrance and the soft warmth of the girl immediately spreading across his back.
"Got you, let's hurry and go on our date!"
When he turned his head, he saw the sweetly smiling face of the silver-haired girl.
Melusine was dressed in a pure white outfit —— white dress, white stockings, and even on her head a small round white hat, perfectly matching her silver hair. That angel-like girl, delicate and elegant, stood right before him.
That dragon girl was beautiful to the point of overwhelming, wearing a pair of intellectual-looking glasses, her gentle golden eyes attentively gazing at him.
Eikou clearly felt his heartbeat suddenly quicken.
Calm down, calm down… it's just because this situation startled me…
"...We shouldn't delay, let's go quickly."
He said, taking her hand.
Compared to Morgan or Barghest, Melusine's hands were much smaller, colder, and with just a gentle grasp Eikou could easily enclose her tiny hands.
"Have you decided where we're going for our date?" she asked with a radiant smile.
"I've decided, follow me."
[You held Melusine's hand, and as soon as you left the entrance of the shopping mall, you called a cab.]
[The destination of your date is Beni-enma's Enma-tei.]
[This is also the place where you and Mordred previously worked part-time; Beni-enma not only has excellent cooking skills, but also provides lodging, hot springs, massages, and many other high-class services.]
[You took Melusine to Enma-tei.]
As soon as she saw that Japanese-style inn with its bright entrance, Melusine became delighted yet also a little shy.
"Oh my, bringing me to a hotel this early in the morning, what are you planning, darling, you really are in such a rush."
"... I didn't mean to bring you here to rent a room."
"Well, in any case, at least you should take me to the hotel next door called 『Until you dry』, it feels much more fitting to the mood."
"I already said I didn't bring you here to rent a room… and that hotel next door is a love hotel! Just what kind of mood are you looking for!"
Eikou said with a blushing face.