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Early in the morning, Uchiha Ryo, who was still fast asleep, was woken up by the ringing of Hayasaka Ai's phone.
"What? Go out so early... Didn't we say in the afternoon?"
Yawning, Uchiha Ryo rolled over and planned to get out of bed.
"Meow—"
It seemed he had rolled onto something, but Uchiha Ryo didn't care. It wasn't like he could break it anyway.
Getting out of bed, he washed his face, changed his clothes, and quickly went out.
On a Saturday morning, the flow of people on the streets was reduced by more than half. Those students who woke up early for school and the corporate drones who woke up early for work probably loved Saturdays the most.
You see, Saturday meant the beginning of the holiday. You could throw all your homework and work to tomorrow. After all, tomorrow was also a holiday.
In this regard, Uchiha Ryo felt sorry for those 996 workers, because they couldn't experience the joy of Saturday.
Following the location provided by Hayasaka Ai, Uchiha Ryo arrived at the large flower bed at the entrance to Ginza and finally saw the girl sitting on the edge of the flower bed, looking up at the blue sky.
Her long, golden hair was draped over her back. She wore a blue and white dress with white flat shoes. Today, Hayasaka Ai had changed from her usual gyaru look, giving off a feeling of a gentle, well-bred young lady.
Uchiha Ryo: "Sorry to keep you waiting."
Hayasaka Ai stood up and ran over. "It's fine, I actually just arrived too. It's rare for Lady Kaguya to let me out today... You can just accompany me for a morning of shopping, and we'll take care of your business in the afternoon."
With that, Hayasaka Ai pulled two movie tickets from her handbag.
"I've already prepared them. Let's go see a movie first."
A movie? Uchiha Ryo saw the two movie tickets in Hayasaka Ai's hand, which had a generally dark color scheme.
It was a two-and-a-half-hour horror movie. He heard it was one of the best choices for couples' movies this summer.
Uchiha Ryo didn't quite understand. Why didn't couples go to see romance movies, action movies, or... romantic comedies? Why did they have to come and watch a horror movie?
Walking into the movie theater's screening hall, as the lights gradually dimmed, Hayasaka Ai also placed a bucket of popcorn on Uchiha Ryo's lap.
But unfortunately, neither Hayasaka Ai nor Uchiha Ryo was frightened by the scary scenes or the sudden screams.
However, the other couples watching the movie were so scared that they were all hugging each other. Some were screaming together, and some were... making other sounds together.
After watching the movie and finishing the popcorn, Hayasaka Ai's expression didn't seem too good. She probably regretted choosing a horror movie.
Hayasaka Ai: "Hey, how did you feel about watching a movie with me?"
Uchiha Ryo: "Do you want the truth or a lie?"
"Then let's hear the lie first~"
Uchiha Ryo looked thoughtful. "The lie is that I'm very sad you didn't jump into my arms in fear."
Hayasaka Ai smiled. "Is that so? I'm sorry, but as a personal attendant, I've been trained since I was young, so I'm somewhat immune to these scary things. Then let's hear the truth~"
Uchiha Ryo's expression also became serious.
"From the plot to the script to the music, I thought this movie was average, and a bit boring. It can only be considered a horror movie because of the sudden jump scares, right? If I were a film critic, I'm sorry, but I'd refuse to rate it."
Hayasaka Ai: "...."
She could tell that Uchiha Ryo seemed to have watched it very seriously. So seriously that it wouldn't have made a difference if he had watched it alone.
"Mmm.... let's go. Let's go to the Ginza commercial building."
Hayasaka Ai pulled Uchiha Ryo and quickly left, heading from the movie theater to the clothing district of the commercial street. When Uchiha Ryo stepped into the women's clothing store, he seemed to realize something.
Uchiha Ryo: "Um, Ai, let me just ask you, how many clothes are you planning to buy?"
Hayasaka Ai looked around. "Well... just two or three pieces."
Uchiha Ryo breathed a sigh of relief. That was good. Just buy a few clothes, then go eat. The morning would probably be over by then.
"Ryo-kun, does this one look good?"
Uchiha Ryo nodded. "It suits you well. Just buy it!"
Hayasaka Ai, coming out of the fitting room, twirled around. "Is that all? No other thoughts besides 'it suits me'?"
Uchiha Ryo frowned. "Thoughts? It's a little small."
Hayasaka Ai looked down. "Is that so? But I usually wear this size. Any bigger and it'll look baggy."
"I'm not talking about the dress. Mmm, let's put it this way, this dress is more suitable for mountains, not for hills or plains."
Hayasaka Ai looked down again. This time she understood. After all, the dress she had chosen was more like adult women's clothing than a student's. Hayasaka Ai looked good in it entirely because of her looks, but the places that were supposed to be filled out were not filled out at all.
Uchiha Ryo suddenly thought of something. If this dress were worn by Shinomiya Kaguya... it would probably look like a child secretly wearing her mother's clothes.
Hayasaka Ai: "Oh— then I'll buy it. It might not fit well now, but I believe I'll grow."
Uchiha Ryo really wanted to say... Actually, Shinomiya Kaguya, Yukinoshita Yukino, and Eriri all have the same idea as you, but I'm sorry, reality is cruel.
But looking at the clothes Hayasaka Ai was buying, Uchiha Ryo took them without objection. You can't wear it, but someone else can. At least Kasumigaoka-senpai and Hiratsuka-sensei can pull it off perfectly.
....
"Ryo-kun, what about this one?! I really like it~"
Uchiha Ryo gave a thumbs-up. "You look so beautiful in it! Buy it now, don't hesitate."
"Ryo-kun, and this one."
Uchiha Ryo smiled. "Perfect. Buy it."
"Ryo..."
"This is too beautiful! You must buy it!"
Hayasaka Ai stared at Uchiha Ryo. "I wasn't asking about the clothes. I wanted to ask if there's anything you want to buy.... And I'm still wearing the same dress you said was perfect. I didn't change at all."
She suspected someone was just brushing her off. It was just helping her buy a few clothes. Did he have to be like this?
Uchiha Ryo put down the seven or eight bags in his hands. "There's nothing I want. But how many more clothes are you going to try on? You've tried on at least twenty sets since we came in."
Hayasaka Ai put her hands on her hips. "I've tried on twenty sets, but I've only bought eight, okay~"
"Wow, should I praise you for being frugal?"
Hayasaka Ai stuck out her tongue. "It's not like you're paying."
In the women's clothing store, the nearby saleswomen all cast disdainful glances. Making the girl pay, really... probably another guy with a weak stomach.
Uchiha Ryo held out his hand. His dignity could not be lost! "Wait, I'll pay! This is non-negotiable."
Hayasaka Ai chuckled. "Alright then. But it's not good for me to be the only one choosing clothes. Want to switch?"
Uchiha Ryo scanned the women's clothing store. "I dare to choose, but do you dare to wear it?"
Hayasaka Ai held her head high. "What's the big deal? You buy it, I'll wear it! (If I can't wear it, I'll go back and give it to Lady Kaguya.)"
Good. Why didn't he just let him choose from the start?!
Uchiha Ryo called over a saleswoman. "Excuse me, do you have uniforms in your store?"
The saleswoman smiled professionally. "Of course. May I ask what kind of work uniform you're looking for?"
Uchiha Ryo: "No, no, it's for home use."
The saleswoman was taken aback. "Huh?"
"You know... flight attendant, nurse, maid outfit, office lady, nun, lolita, cheongsam, leather suit, shrine maiden outfit, things like that."
The saleswoman thought for a moment. "Mhm, we have those."
Hayasaka Ai's smile froze.
But the smile wouldn't disappear, it just transferred to Uchiha Ryo's face. "One of each! I want the durable ones."
Looking at Hayasaka Ai's pale little face, which was pale from excitement and joy, Uchiha Ryo was very pleased.
Hayasaka Ai: "...Um, Ryo-kun..."
Uchiha Ryo waved his hand. "No need to thank me. Oh right, you already have a maid outfit at home, so this set I'm getting is for your student. After all, I have to teach her how to become a maid this afternoon."