133 Let's not be in a hurry
"Is it a job?"
"Yeah."
"Is it okay for you to refuse?"
When Mizuto talked with Sonoko, the three of them tried to eavesdrop on his conversation. While they knew it was rude and might even be creepy, they couldn't help it as they were curious. Nevertheless, it surprised them to see how he dared to refuse and told this person to wait until the "Golden Week."
The people in this country have a unique culture where they don't want to cause trouble to others.
So, in case they were given work, even if that work wasn't something that they had to do, they would do it as they didn't want to cause trouble to others.
This was a social norm, and everyone had encountered it.
So, when they saw Mizuto refuse a request so smoothly, without caring or guilt on his face, they felt strange and amazed.
"It's okay. This isn't an important thing. For me, this trip to Ise-Shima is more important."
Instead of explaining what was happening, it was better to erase the girls' worry.
A problem wasn't a problem when the girl didn't feel worried about it.
Even if the problem still existed, as long as their emotions were eased and they were told that they would be alright, it was okay.
Mizuto knew that this was irresponsible since the problem wasn't solved, and shouldn't he try to give a solution for this problem? Yet from his experience and many others, he knew that the girl only wanted to be coaxed and be told that everything was okay.
It was also why a girl would try to appease the anger of her man in a different way instead of apologizing since as long as the anger of the man disappeared, the problem disappeared (according to the female's thought).
The man looked into the logic, and the girl looked at the emotion.
Moreover, he was too lazy to explain this matter to the three of them as it was quite complicated.
Nevertheless, hearing his words, they also erased their worries, feeling relief, and looked up their trip the next day as they ate dinner.
The scent of the grilled Omi beef spread into the entire room, and the sweet aroma of the sukiyaki sauce and the colorful ingredients increased their appetite.
At the moment, no words are needed, and they take the beef, which is ready to be eaten, and dip it into the raw egg, which they have beaten with their chopsticks. Still, they didn't eat it immediately but looked at Mizuto, waiting for him to take the first bite.
Mizuto also didn't make them wait and ate the first bite of the Omi Beef, which melted in his mouth.
"Fuuhh..."
As expected, it tasted great.
Yes, the popularity of the Omi Beef was all due to the marketing, but if the taste wasn't good, how could the marketing be successful?
It was all because of the combination of the taste of the beef and the marketing that it had become one of the most expensive beef in the world.
With this, he had eaten two of the three most famous beefs in this country.
The only one that he hadn't eaten was Matsusaka beef, but fortunately, during his trip to Ise-Shima tomorrow, he should be able to get his hand on this beef.
Nevertheless, Mizuto had to say that it was great to have money. If he didn't have it, would he be able to enjoy all of this?
It was hard to say as he would be thinking about how to live day by day, so he was glad that he got the system.
"Only Matsusaka beef..." Yume murmured, making Mizuto glance at her and think they often had a similar thought.
Still, while everyone enjoyed the food, Mizuto had to say, their reaction to eating delicious food was so... seductive.
"Hmnn~!"
"So delicious~!"
"So soft~!"
As they bit the juicy meat, the juice sprouted out within their mouths, and some of it leaked from their luscious lips.
"Oh..."
Realizing the juice that leaked from their lips, they stuck out their tongues and licked the juice that stained the corner of their lips.
It was just a normal action, yet why did he feel like those simple actions were so lewd?
Mizuto shook his head and understood why it was impossible for a man and a woman to have a normal friendship.
Yet, he also felt despicable, especially when he got hard.
Fortunately, the one who sat next to him was Yume.
Yume also realized his erection and used her arm to lightly hit his arm, trying to admonish him with a blush on her cute face.
"Be patient, okay? Wait till all of them go home."
Mizuto could only sigh and didn't say anything. Still, he wondered whether the reason why Reina and Akatsuki reacted weirdly before was all due to Yume having announced their relationship.
During their trip to Osaka, she told him that she wanted to announce their relationship, so was their weird reaction due to that?
Still, with the four of them, the dinner was quickly solved, but when they rested to digest the food on their bellies, Yume suddenly said, "Ah, um..."
"What's wrong, Yume-chan?" Akatsuki looked at Yume curiously.
"I-I have something to announce!" Yume might have stuttered, but she appeared firm, then said, "The-The truth is... I am dating Mizuto!"
"....." Mizuto.
'I-I have said it!' Yume thought and felt a bit nervous when she announced this relationship, but strangely enough, she saw Akatsuki and Reina were rather calm.
"Oh."
"Okay."
Akatsuki and Reina nodded.
"...is that all? That's weird!" Yume asked in confusion, but Akatsuki and Reina only showed a wry smile, especially when the photo of Yume giving fellatio was much more impactful than this announcement.
Yet, as Yume had made this announcement, it was confirmed that Yume was dating Mizuto, which made them slightly helpless. However, this didn't surprise them, especially when they thought how close they were.
Still, strangely enough, Reina felt her mood wasn't so good, so when she saw that it was time for her to go home, she decided to leave without hesitation. "I will go back first." They would have a trip to Ise-Shima tomorrow, and she didn't want to be late, so she needed to go back earlier. She used that excuse to go back early, and everyone also understood her.
"Thanks for the food."
Reina almost forgot to say this, but before she went home, she thanked Mizuto.
"No problem. Don't be late tomorrow."
Watching his gentle smile, Reina lowered her head as she nodded. "...okay." She pushed her bicycle lightly outside before looking at Akatsuki, as this girl didn't seem ready to go back. "Are you not going home, Akatsuki?"
"Well, I plan to go home too..." Akatsuki said lightly, but her eyes glanced subconsciously at Mizuto.
"Do you want me to send you off?" It was six in the evening; it was still early, so Mizuto knew that Akatsuki might wish to do something, especially when they hadn't met for a while.
"Eh? Is that okay?"
As if surprised by his invitation, Akatsuki asked unsurely, worried that she might trouble him.
"...."
Even though Mizuto knew that this was nothing but an act, he had to say this girl was so good at acting. "It's a little late. It's dangerous. I think it is better if I send you off."
Akatsuki didn't answer immediately but looked at Yume, which made Yume also nod. "Just take his offer, Akatsuki-san."
Yume then looked at Mizuto and said, "Be careful on your way later, and don't drive too fast."
"I know."
Still, Reina felt speechless by their reaction since she also went home, right?
Why didn't she receive the same treatment?
"I want to send you off too, but you bring a bicycle after all," Mizuto said as if reading Reina's mind.
"....."
Reina looked at her bicycle and fell in silence for a while. Still, there was nothing that she could do, and she could only go home while sulking.
Still, watching Reina's back, Mizuto felt weird.
Was this the face of a girl who knew that he had dated Yume?
Why did it feel like this girl fell for him?
While he felt confused, he decided to ignore it since even if he had to admit that Reina was beautiful and sexy, especially her lips and those breasts of hers, she was in love with someone else.
Mizuto knew that love was similar to an obsession; it was so powerful that it made people blind, especially with one-sided feelings. This feeling was so strong that it wouldn't bend unless the person with whom she fell broke her heart.
Reina should have the feeling of love for the music teacher, which she talked about previously for so long, so it should be impossible for her love to be broken, right?
Yes, his face might be handsome, but he didn't think that he could break someone's love unless there was a crack, a gap within that love.
If the love of two people was firm, then his charm was as good as meaningless.
That should be the case, but humans are unpredictable beings, and no one could guess what one was thinking unless one had a mind-reading ability.
Nevertheless, let's ignore Reina for now, as he has decided to take Akatsuki home first.
"Be careful, okay?" Yume said.
"I know."
"You don't need to be in a hurry. Just be careful."
"Okay."
Hearing his answer, Yume stared at Mizuto for a while before she looked at Akatsuki. "Don't be late tomorrow, okay?"
"I know Yume-chan." Akatsuki nodded with her usual cheerful smile. Then, sitting behind Mizuto, she patted his shoulder and said, "Let's go soon so I can go home faster."
"Then, I will take Akatsuki home first, Yume."
"Yeah." As Yume nodded, Mizuto didn't waste his time and sent Akatsuki home.
Watching them leave, Yume didn't think too much as she knew that Mizuto was hers.
Still, when Yume was no longer seen, Akatsuki hugged him tighter and put one of her hands on his thigh.
"Oi, Akatsuki. It's dangerous." Mizuto was startled by Akatsuki's action. It was fortunate that the speed of his motorcycle was rather slow. What if it was fast?
"Sorry." Akatsuki quickly apologized as she leaned her head against his broad back. "But... I just miss you after all..." While she appeared calm when she saw the photo of him with Yume and Yume's announcement she was dating Mizuto, she wasn't as calm as she appeared to be. While she had prepared for this, she couldn't stop her heart and felt jealous.
Mizuto fell in silence, then asked, "Do you want to take a break for a short time?"
What are they planning to do?
Was there even a need to question this?
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Still, is the "High School of the Dead" still popular?
By the way, thanks for all the comments!
