27 Their first date ended

"Hya~!"

Dwagh!

With a cute shout, a girl launched a punch to a light brown punching bag. Her black hair that is tied to a ponytail sway as she is done delivering her strike.

Her punch force sends the light brown bag to its slot in seconds. Then, a series of numbers "547" was written on the black screen in front of her.

The measure was PSI.

So, this blood-red-eyed girl has a punch power, four-fold more than average people. The number makes her an equal to an amateur boxer. And she has a stronger punch than Ilia, who has 486 PSI as his record in that Punching Machine.

*It's miracle that I did not faint when receiving her punches,* Ilia thought. But, a moment later, another question appear in his mind.

"Did you hold back your strength when you beat me up?"

"If I not, I can't give you more pain, right?" Jeanne answered and asked at the same time as she walk closer to Ilia. Her smile was delightful but her words were terrifying.

"Damn, right," Ilia muttered with a twitching smile.

"Don't make that kind of smile. I won't punch you as long as you didn't touch my bad side."

"Can't you just stop punching me?" Ilia pleaded.

Jeanne shook her head. "Honestly, I don't know. You see, my parents unconsciously teach me that violence was kind of a form of love. If your loved ones make a mistake, you need to correct them, right?"

Ilia nodded to answer.

"So, when I made a mistake in my studies or training, my parents will hit me with a stick. Then, they will say, it was for your sake, it was a kindness to keep you remember, we do this because we love you. I receive this kind of treatment from the moment I know common sense. So, when you made a mistake, which is to make me sad or feel betrayed, I will punch you."

To her explanation, Ilia could only blink his eyes. It was wrong, it was sad, and it was unfair for Jeanne. The girl should not get such treatment. It made him want to pamper the girl so much.

But, that was another matter. Now, he needs to do something about the possibility he will become a punching bag for her.

"But, isn't you can choose to avoid those intense thoughts?"

"I can and I always try to do it. However, when I do it, my mind would be filled with tension. I can hold it a few months ago but now, I can't do it. I will craze if I'm too stressed. And when I'm in a crazed state, my body is itchy for violence."

"No way out of this?"

"It's already become my mindset. But now, with you, be myself, and this new relationship is a fresh breeze for my mind. I'm in this state and with your kindness, maybe you could fix my mindset. And when you succeed, you will have the girl of your dream! Isn't it amazing?"

Ilia fall to his thought. His mouth made a sound of hmm… then the time passed. Jeanne became impatient, shaking Ilia's shoulders.

"Earth to Ilia!! Why are you daydreaming in the middle of our date?"

Back to his sense after her call, Ilia said, "I'm sorry, I never thought that you are a handful girl."

"Did you disappointed with who I truly am?"

Her smile was excellent, her tone was joyful, and those two attributes formed a peerless beauty. But… her icy eyes made her a terrifying demoness.

"Do you want the perfect me?"

Now, her threatening question sends shivers to Ilia's spine. It was amazing that this girl was able to make him feel the fear. It's have been a long time and he almost forgets about how it feels. But now, he remembers it.

He was able to push her down then beat her with his experience but… he was aware that was so wrong from many angles. He will not do it. Especially, to his girlfriend. He will not be the good man he dreams of if he hurt her.

*Maybe I need to prepare a handcuff in case she goes wild? Detaining her wasn't a violent act, right?* Ilia wondered. At the same time, he knows that this relationship will not be a rosy one but a thorny one.

At least, it was for him. The girl was perfectly fine and she was happy with this kind of relationship.

Beating someone. Who doesn't like it, right?

"Hey, did you hear me!?" Jeanne jabs Ilia's chest with her index finger again.

"Yes, and no, I didn't dissatisfy with who you are. I help you to fix your mindset. I will try hard for the good of both of us."

Jeanne beamed with his answer. "That was my man! Dependable!"

Her praise sends Ilia's heart to the moon! His mind feels the ecstasy! It was the first time for him to receive praise from his girlfriend. He wants to dance wildly and smile with silliness but, that's not proper for his mental age. So, with little red cheeks, he made "ahem!" sound to calm his heart down.

He decided to take the first step to fix the girl. "Let's play another game, the less violent ones."

Jeanne smiled at his request. Her lips parted to say, "no, thank you," in a polite tone. She then pointed at a huge, dark green box of shooting games with the shining words "Hello" on it. "I want to try that! Becoming a space trooper seems exciting!"

Awesome! His roads to fix her were also a thorny one!

"Don't make that stupid expression, follow me!" Said Jeanne, who grab his left hand then pull him to walk.

Seeing how charming his girlfriend is, Ilia decided to let her do as she pleased. He will think about a strategy, a way, or maybe a method to fix his girlfriend's mindset later. For now, he surrender himself to be dragged by her to that bloody game.

"Let's make a bet, the one who loses must treat the winner an ice cream," Jeanne challenged. Her hands hold a futuristic gun with confidence.

Ilia who heard it nodded. "Okay."

Then, the game begins!

Minutes later, Ilia feels another dread when he sees that he won over the girl by two points. Two points! He, a former terrorist who handle a gun almost every day in his past life, was just able to win by two points from a girl who for the first time, play a shooting game!

It seems his journey to fix the girl wasn't a thorny one but a bloody one!

Putting aside the frightening future, his date for today was enjoyable. He play games with the girls until the night comes and he was more than satisfied with it.

Before he sleeps, he hopes that he will have another fun date like this one.