Chapter 27: Social group!

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Issei pondered for a moment before responding, "Well, I've always fantasized about waking up one day with superpowers. It sounds cool, but I'm sure there are downsides too. Having that kind of power would surely attract enemies."

Serafall smiled and remarked, "You don't seem to have a problem dealing with enemies yourself."

Issei shrugged, uncertain of where she was heading with the conversation, and remained silent.

After a brief moment of looking away, Serafall made eye contact with Issei again and asked, "What if I told you I'm actually a magical girl?"

He chuckled at her statement, saying, "I'd probably believe you. I mean, you've somehow convinced me to hang out with you. If that's not magic, I don't know what is."

Serafall blushed in response to his words, and Issei quickly realized the potential implications. 'Wait...what did I just say to her?!' he thought, caught off guard by his own remark.

Serafall looked back at him with a smile and continued the conversation, "Would you ever be interested in joining my... umm... social group?"

Confused, Issei questioned, "A social group? Like your friends?"

Serafall nodded and replied, "Y-yeah... it's like a fan group for all things supernatural. I know it may sound silly, but my other friends would really like you."

Issei simply chuckled, saying, "I don't know... I'm not really a 'group' kind of person. Maybe one day I'll form my own gang, but I doubt I'd get along well with people like that."

"You get along with me, though..." Serafall murmured, looking down.

Issei crossed his arms and looked at her, curious about her intentions. "And?"

"Well, you don't have to decide right now if you don't want to, but I'd really like you to meet my friends sometime," Serafall said with enthusiasm.

"We'll see, I guess," Issei shrugged, leaving the possibility open but still uncertain.

Serafall looked at Issei hopefully and asked, "Even if you don't join, can we still spend time together?"

Issei chuckled and replied, "As long as you don't transform into some kind of monster, then yeah."

Serafall's face froze at his remark, a hint of distress in her expression. She looked at him and said, "Oh..."

Quickly realizing his joke might have struck a nerve, Issei reassured her, "I didn't mean it like that. I can't imagine you as anything other than a kind and wonderful person."

"Thanks, Issei..." Serafall replied somewhat distantly.

Sensing her change in demeanor, Issei became concerned and asked, "Are you okay? You seem a bit off."

Trying to find the right words, Serafall trailed off and struggled to articulate her thoughts.

Issei remained silent, giving her the space to gather her thoughts.

Finally, Serafall smiled and said, "I'm just really glad I met you. Not many people treat me like a girl, except for you. My family and even most of my friends see me as a rich and irresponsible woman who should take things more seriously. It's nice to have someone who doesn't judge me for being myself."

Issei chuckled and interjected, "Oh, I still judge you."

Serafall's face immediately reddened, and she looked at him in embarrassment. "Y-you do?!"

Issei chuckled again and clarified, "I mean, I judge you in the sense that I see you as a fun and good-hearted person. A bit weird, maybe even a bit crazy, but that's what makes people unique."

Feeling a mix of relief and slight embarrassment, Serafall muttered, "Oh...I see."

Serafall then spoke up slowly, asking, "Hey, Issei...can I ask you something?"

Issei nodded, giving her permission to continue.

"Earlier, while we were shopping, someone said something..." Serafall began, but once again, their conversation was interrupted as the server arrived with their food.

"Here are your meals! They're hot, so be careful," the waitress announced, placing the plates in front of them.

"Awesome, thanks!" Issei exclaimed, immediately digging into his meal. Recognizing the disruption, Serafall decided to let go of the topic for now and focused on enjoying her own food.

The two continued to eat in silence for a brief moment until Issei turned his attention back to Serafall. "What were you trying to tell me earlier?"

With a warm smile, Serafall brushed off his question and replied, "Oh, it wasn't anything important. Just some random thought."

Resuming their meal, they savored their burgers and fries, occasionally exchanging a comment or two about the flavors. As they neared the end of their meal, their quietude was interrupted by the waitress's arrival, bearing a single large milkshake with two straws.

Issei immediately expressed his confusion, stating, "I don't recall ordering a milkshake."

The waitress smiled and shook her head, saying, "No, but this one is on the house as a token of appreciation for your amazing Milky Spiral Seven cosplay."

Serafall thanked the waitress with a radiant smile, her gratitude evident. "Thank you so much."

Playfully teasing them, the waitress giggled and remarked, "You two are simply adorable! It's quite amusing to see 'Mil-tan' with her tough guy boyfriend here."

Beaming with pride, Serafall declared, "We're actually going to see the new Milky Spiral Seven movie tonight!"

Surprised, the waitress glanced between Issei and Serafall. "Looks can be deceiving. Your boyfriend is such a sweetheart for taking you to see it! I'm honestly envious. Can I please take a picture with you both?"

Issei almost choked on the milkshake he was sipping through the straw, caught off guard by the girl's comment. Serafall, too, seemed momentarily taken aback.

"Y-yeah, sure," Serafall responded, still recovering from the unexpected statement.

After an awkward photo session, the waitress cheerfully bid them farewell. "Thanks a lot! You two have a great time now! Enjoy the rest of your date! And make sure to treat her well, boyfriend-kun."

As the waitress disappeared, Issei and Serafall locked eyes, their expressions filled with uncertainty.

After a prolonged silence, Serafall finally broke the ice, diverting the topic with a slight hesitation. "How's that milkshake taste? Can I have a sip too?"

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