Ah—today was fun. Kayla also seems to enjoy it very much. That means I did very well on my very first date ever. But for tomorrow… I have no idea on what Sophie likes to do. I know Kayla because we're often go on a quests together. But Sophie, we just did it once and it was a training. I guess I should just take the safe route.
As soon as I returned home, Victoria asked me about everything that happened. She doesn't want to miss anything at all. Where we went to, the clothes she wore, what we did, I have no choice but to relent to her aggressive questionings.
She said that it was terrible for a girl's first date on a fishing trip. But when I told her that it was something Kayla loved, she nodded and said, "It's fine then."
"You know, when girls go on a date in my world, we—"
"Stop! I don't want to hear anything about it! Don't bring the culture of another world to this world!"
There's a chance that whatever she tells me will only make me lose confidence in taking girls on a date ever again. What if the girls' expectation rose up when they heard about dating in Victoria's world? I don't want that to happen.
Soon night come and it's time to sleep for Daniel. He's already asleep on the bed next to me. Since I have nothing to do, I decided to sleep as well. But there's a knock on the door. It was Sophie.
"Sophie? Come in."
She comes in shyly. Unlike her usual self whenever she decided to sleep here. Maybe she's too excited about tomorrow she can't fall asleep. Is she a kid or what?
"Roy. I'm too excited about tomorrow's date I can't fall asleep. Let's sleep together."
"Are you a kid? And you always sleep here with or without my permission after all."
"Yeah, but it's embarrassing to ask when we'll be together the whole day tomorrow. Can't we?"
"…sure."
I pulled Daniel who is deep in his sleep so he will sleep between us. I thought of having a Blobbybed but even if I do that, both of them will choose to move with me when they're awake.
I thought she's just here to sleep. But she ended up chatting with me.
"…Roy, how was today?"
"It was great. I can't wait for tomorrow."
"I see… that's good. I also want for tomorrow to come sooner."
"Good. Then let's sleep."
"Hahaha—"
"Why are you laughing?"
"Let's sleep. That's what you keep saying on our first meeting. Although I'm not naked now. Many things has happened to me ever since I met you."
Since the topic turned into a serious one, I think I won't tell her to just sleep this time. It's not like I'm in a hurry. Also, since tomorrow's schedule is a date with her, it's fine since sleep late since we're sleeping together after all.
And thus we chatted about the all kind of topics before we sleep.
At the end of our chat, I realize she's already too sleepy. So I guess this is the end of our conversation.
"Hey, Roy… why did you agree to be my boyfriend?"
"Because I love you."
"But you already have Kayla. Do you really want a harem that much?"
"Well, not really. But I know how much you love me. Since Kayla allow me to build a harem, I will make a harem only for girls who loves me. Like you and Kayla. If there's a girl who confessed to me, unless she's seriously fall for me, I will reject them. Although Kayla is a bit casual, I can understand her feeling. That's why I accepted her to be my girlfriend. And so were you. Although it's a bit too casual of a confession, I know your feeling. That feelings is what makes me in love with you two. I guess being a single for 45 years is related, but who cares about the past?"
"But I'm dirty."
"You're not dirty."
I guess it's normal for her to feel about herself that way when she has been working as prostitute for a while. But I also speak my honest feeling.
"Of course I am! I'm working in a brothel!"
"You're not dirty."
"But-"
"Sophie is not dirty."
Unexpectedly, there's someone else who answered. It was Daniel who seems to be still in his half asleep state. But he's still able to join our conversation somehow.
"Sophie is not dirty. Sophie always take a bath together with me. She's not dirty. Nobody here is dirty…"
Daniel spoke out what's on his mind and he returns to sleep.
"Well, you heard him. He's the most honest kid I ever met. That means you're not dirty at all. And I won't let my girl speaks bad things about herself. You can never said you're dirty ever again. Unless you're swimming in a muddy river or something."
"Heheh… I guess I accept that. Hearing you both saying it make me feel better."
I reached my hand toward her head and pat her head lightly.
"Good night."
"Good night."
She answered back while grabbing my hand that's patting her head. I guess this is how I'll sleep tonight.
...
Morning comes and everyone wakes up. Sophie already returned to her own room for preparation for the date and Daniel, as expected, doesn't remember what he said to Sophie last night. He's confused why Sophie suddenly hugged him as soon as he wake up, but he doesn't really mind it since he loves hugging.
I dressed myself in my casual clothes and went down for breakfast. I waited for a while and soon Sophie come wearing a beautiful dress. I guess today's date is within the city.
We just walked around the city, eating street foods from the stall, buying something that interest us, while she never let go of my hand. It is a simple date, but we both enjoyed it just fine.
It's already getting dark before we know it. We decided to end our date with a dinner in a restaurant and then return home.
"Sophie. Tomorrow I'm planning to hang out with Daniel and Hannah. Will you join us?"
"Where will you go?"
"Well, circus come to town. And looks like today is their last day of preparation and will perform starting tomorrow. Look. We can see their tent from here."
There's a circus coming that has been preparing for shows for a week. And I'm planning to watch it with Daniel and Hannah. And maybe everyone as well.
"So yesterday with Kayla, today with me, and tomorrow is with everyone?"
"You can put it that way. Then everyone can enjoy together."
"Well, I'll come. It will be fun… maybe? Do you like circus?"
"Yes. Back then, I don't quite enjoy it. I thought it was only good for children. Then as I gain Aura, I understand that circus performers are among the people with the greatest physical ability. Maybe if it's just their physics, they are much better than even those A or maybe S rank hunters. Their strength, agility, flexibility, and accuracy are top-notch. And the best part is their humor sense. Kids enjoy them because they are funny. Especially the clowns. I just hope that the kids are not someone who's afraid of clowns."
"Hmm… I see. I have heard that fear of clowns is common. Let's hope that's not the case for Daniel and Hannah. And now that you mention it, you got me interested in circus. Let's ask everyone in Red Tail."
"Sure. I guess this is the end of our date."
I regretted a bit that today's date has come to an end. But I also look forward for the circus tomorrow.
As I thought that way, Sophie suddenly grabbed my head and pulled me for a kiss.
"It's not considered a date if we don't at least kissed once."
"Make it twice."
And so we kissed again under the moonlight.
Although she's an experienced woman, she didn't ask me to visit her room. I also didn't ask her for it. I thought that even though she may be feeling better, what she said last night is still lingering in her mind. And I don't want her to think that I accepted her confession only for her body. So we'll just slowly take our time for that. I'm still young after all.
As we entered Red Tail, everyone was there waiting for me. Even Kayla and Angela.
Seems like while I'm on a date with Sophie, Kayla asked everyone to hang out tomorrow saying it's my plan to do so. I'm fine with it so I told everyone that we're going to the circus.
There are fewer girls in Red Tail. After I cleared their debt, and also after what I said about stampede, several of them already left. Some left alone or in a group to be hunters in another city. I hope it's not among the city that will be attacked soon. Some left without saying a word. They just disappear without any notice. And some choose to marry with their loyal customers. Some are from another city. And for the customers who's living in this city, the girls said that they will suggest them to leave.
There's only me, Daniel, Hannah and her mother, Sophie, Ruby, and five other girls other than Angela and Kayla. The five girls left are those who still haven't decided on their future. They might go to Cassau but they might not stay and leave. There's still time so it's fine.
Which means tomorrow morning, I have to leave early to book thirteen tickets. Fourteen with Victoria. Can't leave her alone.