Akira Fujimiya finally let go of Yukinoshita Yukino's hand as they meet up with others.
"Yui, Yumiko, do you two want to ride the roller coaster with me? Yukino-chan seems too scared to go."
"I-I am scared of that too… sorry..I think..Yumiko and Akira-kun go together."
Yuigahama Yui instantly understood what Akira meant and gave the opportunity to Miura Yumiko beside her.
"I… I'm not afraid." Yumiko blushed slightly, realizing this meant she could be alone with Akira.
"We should rest for a bit. Fujimiya-kun, you and Yumiko go together. We'll wait for you here."
Ebina Hina suggested while smiling mischievously.
"Then let's go, Yumiko." Akira smiled at her.
"Yeah…" Yumiko nodded shyly, lowering her head and following behind him.
Once the two of them had walked some distance away, Akira reached out and gently took Miura Yumiko's hand.
Her face instantly lit up with joy as she felt his warm hand around her's. She smiled softly and held onto his arm as they walked.
"I'm sorry I haven't been able to spend much time with you lately," Akira said gently. "After we leave the amusement park, we'll go shopping at the mall. I'll help you pick out some clothes."
"Alright…" Yumiko's voice was barely above a whisper, but her smile said everything.
For her, this moment was enough.
They boarded the roller coaster together.
While others were still getting ready, Akira turned toward Yumiko and, without hesitation, kissed her in her lips.
"Mmm!?"
Miura Yumiko froze for a second. When she realized what had happened, it was already too late. He had already pulled back.
"I-I'm sorry…" she whispered, her cheeks burning red.
"It's okay," Akira said softly, fastening his seatbelt. "It's my fault. I haven't kissed you in a while, so Yumiko must have forgotten how to respond. Later, when you're ready, I'll teach you how."
Hearing that, Yumiko's eyes flickered with a mix of embarrassment and anticipation.
Once everyone was ready, the roller coaster started moving.
Yumiko gripped Akira's hand tightly.
She was actually afraid of roller coasters, but as long as Akira was beside her, she felt it would be fine.
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When the ride was over, they walked back to rejoin the others.
Yuigahama Yui was a little surprised to see Yumiko's calm expression.
"Yumiko, you're so brave! If it were me, I would've kept my eyes closed the whole time!"
"I-I was scared too… but with Fujimiya-kun by my side, I didn't feel afraid anymore," Yumiko said softly.
"I feel safe when senpai's around too," Isshiki Iroha said teasingly, looking at Akira with a smile.
"If you don't feel safe, you could always give me your house key," Akira said with a grin. "I'll come by at night to make sure you sleep peacefully."
"Senpai!" Iroha puffed up her cheeks and glanced nervously toward Yukinoshita Yukino.
"Yukinoshita-senpai, say something!"
"Black tea… It's delicious," Yukino said flatly while holding a bottle of tea, pretending not to have heard anything.
".... "
Iroha opened her mouth but was left speechless.
After a short rest, they continued exploring the amusement park.
Halfway through, Akira accompanied Yuigahama Yui to the bumper cars.
Her driving skills were....chaotic, and Akira had to teach her several times before she could manage to move properly.
When they passed by the haunted house, Ebina Hina perked up.
"Let's go in! I need some material for my next story!"
Yumiko, Yui, Iroha, and Yukino all immediately refused.
So Ebina started narrating with a bright smile:
"In my story, the protagonist and the tsundere hero go to the amusement park together. The protagonist teases the tsundere hero for being scared of the haunted house, so he storms inside to prove his courage! Then, halfway through, he gets terrified and hugs the protagonist tightly… and when they leave, the protagonist buys him a hot drink—"
"—and then they fall in love," Akira interrupted with a sigh, not asking any questions.
Ebina pushed her glasses up, the corners of her mouth curving in a creepy grin that made even the staff nearby uneasy.
Honestly, Akira thought, Ebina's imagination was scarier than any haunted house.
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On the Ferris wheel, Isshiki Iroha gazed out at the city below.
"Senpai, would you still accept my invitation?"
"If you're treating me, I'll accept," Akira said casually.
Iroha turned to him with a small smile.
"Then it's a promise."
Akira extended his hand.
Iroha hesitated for only a second before sitting down beside him, leaning her head lightly on his shoulder.
"I'm really happy about today's date," she said quietly. "If you confessed to me here, I'd definitely say yes."
"It's too early for that," Akira replied, looking at her with a faint smile.
"Then tell me… which senpai do you like more?" Iroha asked, tilting her head slightly. "Yukinoshita-senpai or Yuigahama-senpai?"
Akira thought for a moment. "YukinoYui."
"The looks and elegance of Yukinoshita-senpai, and the body of Yui-senpai?" Iroha asked, her eyes narrowing playfully.
"It has nothing to do with body type," Akira said immediately.
"Really?" Iroha pouted, then suddenly hugged his arm tighter.
He could feel her soft warmth pressing against him.
"Okay, fine," Akira sighed. "Maybe it has a little to do with that."
"See? I knew it." Iroha smirked. "You'll regret underestimating me, senpai. One day I'll make you admit how amazing I am."
"If you plan to pressure me, you might need my help to succeed," Akira said with a teasing smile.
"B-bad senpai! You're such a terrible senpai!" Iroha turned her head away, face burning red.
Akira chuckled softly and wrapped an arm around her slender waist, pulling her a little closer.
"Honestly…" Iroha murmured, leaning into him. "You're such a bad senpai. So why do I like you so much?"
"If you figure it out, let me know," Akira said, brushing a strand of her hair aside.
"Senpai, you must know magic."
"Magic? What, like a magician?"
"I don't care what kind. You must've cast a spell on me to make me like you."
"Well, I guess I did," Akira said with a grin.
Without warning, Iroha raised her head and kissed him.
Akira froze for a moment, then responded gently.
After a minute, she pulled away, blushing, and looked out the window.
"You have to take responsibility for me now, senpai."
"I should be saying that," Akira replied calmly. "You kissed me first. I only accepted."
"I don't care! It's still senpai's fault!"
"Can you be reasonable?"
"Girls don't have to be reasonable, senpai."
"Unbelievable...."
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Meanwhile, in another cabin—
Yuigahama Yui glanced nervously at Yukinoshita Yukino.
"Yukinon… is it really okay for Akira-kun to keep going like this?"
"Don't worry," Yukino said softly, her eyes on the view outside. "He's very smart."
"I-I didn't mean that…" Yui mumbled, cheeks turning red. "I meant… his physical condition…"
"That's… something for the future. Don't worry about it now," Yukino said, blushing slightly.
"I'm worried Akira-kun might not be able to control himself…" Yui whispered.
'Even though we do help sometime....' She thought inwardly as she blushed, heavily.
Yukino paused — The words reminded her of her sister Haruno.
"If he can't control himself, then we'll help him," she said carefully.
"H-help him?" Yui's imagination immediately went wild, and her face turned bright red. "M-more than we already do?"
"That's not what I meant!" Yukino said quickly, realizing how it sounded. "I meant… we can choose who handles it."
"I… I don't mind, Yukino-chan," Yui whispered shyly. 'We have already done it halfway through'
"Yuigahama-san, please stop thinking strange things," Yukino said, face turning crimson. As she thought of her time she spend with him.
Yui pouted and looked away, realizing she had gone too far.
In truth, she'd been influenced by Ebina Hina's teasing earlier, and she just wanted to understand Yukino's feelings better.
Only the two of them could talk about such things so openly.
And perhaps, that made them a little closer.
.....
When the Ferris wheel stopped, the group regrouped.
Akira suggested they go shopping, and no one objected.
Their is no girl who will object to shopping.
The mall was close by—just a ten-minute walk.
Soon they arrived at a clothing store.
Inside—
Akira picked out a dress for Miura Yumiko, who happily went to try it on.
Iroha wanted his advice too, and Akira, with a mischievous grin, pointed toward the swimsuit section.
Her face immediately turned red, but she didn't reject the idea.
She quietly walked over and picked one out.
Because of what happened the last time, Yuigahama Yui didn't try on any clothes this time. She has already suffered the cost of provoking him.
Instead, she and Ebina helped pick outfits for Yukinoshita Yukino.
Both of them had excellent taste, and Yukino—elegant as always—looked stunning in anything she tried on.
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