At Private Toyogasaki Academy, the dismissal bell rang.
Those participating in clubs went to club activities, while those in the going-home club prepared to go home.
Not far after Izumi Chihiro walked out of the school gate, he heard a call.
"Senior!"
He turned his head, and on the other side of the street, the Silver-haired Girl was enthusiastically waving at him.
"Nayuta, why are you here?"
Izumi Chihiro asked, puzzled.
As for knowing where he went to school, it wasn't surprising. When he revealed where his home was, he didn't intend to keep it a secret, and had told them during conversations.
"Of course, I have something to ask Senior. I originally planned to wait for Senior at the school gate, but I felt it would be too conspicuous and might affect Senior, so I gave up and waited on this road."
Kani Nayuta answered as if it were a matter of course.
"Hmm? Then tell me."
Izumi Chihiro let out a light sound of surprise.
With two index fingers poking together, Kani Nayuta's eyes darted around, then she shyly said, "Um, Senior, the animated movie version of silver season is going to be released this weekend, so, so I want to invite Senior to go together."
"Is that so? Then let's all go together, it'll be more atmospheric."
His gaze shifted away.
The girl frowned, not thinking for too long.
Because this time, she came prepared with determination!
Suddenly, she took a step forward, stood on her tiptoes, held his head with both hands, and her gaze was firm.
"Senpai, don't pretend to be slow-witted! And don't brush me off with a smile… This is an invitation for a date, and this time I only want it to be just the two of us, Senpai."
Her eyes, like a clear spring, stared directly at him, leaving him no room to escape, as if trying to see through him.
"A private date or something…"
Izumi Chihiro wanted to refuse, as this was not part of his plan.
Normally, Kani Nayuta would interrupt her impulsive actions, but this time she was relentless, with no intention of backing down.
She moved a little closer, placed her hands on his shoulders, and whispered a few words into his ear.
"…"
Izumi Chihiro's pupils constricted.
Half a minute later, her tiptoes touched the ground again.
Kani Nayuta looked at his slightly astonished expression, revealing a smug little look, then clasped her hands behind her back, tilted her head, and said with a giggle:
"Actually, I understood Senpai's thoughts a long time ago, but even I couldn't accept sharing something I loved with others for a while, but… I've realized that wanting to monopolize Senpai was truly an arrogant thought. Just meeting Senpai has already used up all the luck of my life, so what more could I be unsatisfied with?"
"So, I won't ask for more luck. No matter what happens in the future, Nayuta will always stay by Senpai's side, and never leave."
Listening to the girl's heartfelt confession, Izumi Chihiro remained silent for a long time.
This emotion was too profound, so profound that he was afraid he couldn't repay such deep affection.
But the girl in front of him had already made up her mind, capable of saying what she just did, so he also needed to respond seriously.
"I understand. Then let's do it, just the two of us."
He said, raising his eyes.
"Senpai, thank you!"
Kani Nayuta's expression froze, then she broke into a joyous smile and hugged him, very tightly, as if she wanted to merge into his body.
This feeling captivated the girl.
"From now on, I will also fulfill our agreement."
On Saturday, Kani Nayuta paid a visit.
Considering that she might expose something, she didn't dress up elaborately today, just in ordinary clothes: a white sweater as a base, with a black dress, and long boots, only revealing her fair and tender legs. If she didn't speak, she looked quite quiet and lovely.
During the game in the afternoon.
"Why does this guy seem exceptionally happy today?"
Senju Muramasa was a little puzzled.
"Is she? Isn't she always happy when she's in front of Chihiro?"
Yamada Elf didn't care at all.
After gathering with everyone and having dinner with his family, Izumi Chihiro quietly left Izumi and headed to the agreed location.
"Senpai, good evening."
Kani Nayuta came to greet him, her smile still bright.
"Good evening, Nayuta."
He responded.
"Then, Senpai, let's go!"
Kani Nayuta skillfully held his arm.
Izumi Chihiro's body stiffened for a moment, but he quickly adapted and walked forward.
They arrived at the cinema.
As Kani Nayuta's debut work and a classic masterpiece in the light novel world, silver season naturally accumulated very high popularity. Even outside the circle, many people were familiar with it. As the premiere of an animated film, its publicity was also very high. The number of people coming to the cinema to watch the film could be described as an endless stream, and a large portion of them were couples.
"Hehehe, Senpai, in the eyes of others, don't we look like a loving couple?"
Kani Nayuta chuckled.
"Perhaps, like a silly couple or something."
He replied with a smile.
"Only Nayuta needs to be silly; Senpai is more suited to be a smart person."
Kani Nayuta's lips curved upwards.
They entered the cinema.
Using her status as the original author, Kani Nayuta secured the best viewing seats, relatively in the middle.
After they were seated, the movie quickly began.
Both of them were more than familiar with the plot of silver season.
Theoretically, the effects presented by a novel and an animated film are vastly different.
But if the original work is too good, it's quite challenging to recreate it.
To make silver season the best it could be, the production company invested money to have the best people in the industry complete the work.
Therefore, even Kani Nayuta, the original author, was exceptionally excited.
Originally, Izumi Chihiro had wanted to buy some popcorn to eat while watching, but he inadvertently became engrossed in the film.
A powerful original work combined with powerful production, a strong alliance, created a work that met everyone's expectations.
Kani Nayuta wasn't as engrossed; occasionally, she would turn her head to look at his profile.
At this moment, her gaze was quietly drifting downwards.
"I've never held Senpai's hand before. If it were now…"
When it came to such small matters, she was no different from a pure girl in her first love.
However, after finally making an appointment and successfully inviting him, it couldn't really be just to watch a movie, could it?
She needed some substantial progress!
As if having made up her mind, the girl's gaze was firm as she reached out her soft hand.
The next moment, they successfully held hands!
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