Fuyumi knew she had to take the lead, reassuring herself, "Okay then, I'll do it. Ayaka's been doing it, and besides, they're a fake couple. Me doing it for this situation shouldn't be a problem. After all, it's just a stupid kiss." Fuyumi put both of her arms to Shiriku's face and coquettishly instructed, "Shiriku, close your eyes," her cheeks slightly flushed, and her eyes combining a fierce yet flirty expression.
Shiriku's inner thoughts were in turmoil, "Wha-what, we're doing this? Really on the lips!?" However, before Fuyumi could kiss him, Shiriku swiftly placed his right hand on Fuyumi's lips and addressed the juice stand owner, "I'm sorry, we're not a couple."
Fuyumi's reaction was a mixture of shock and embarrassment. The juice stand owner, though slightly disappointed by their deception, still offered them a 50% discount. Grateful, Shiriku and Fuyumi each chose their juice drinks, with Shiriku opting for orange flavor and Fuyumi selecting mango flavor. They continued to walk in silence, the weight of the situation hanging between them, until they finally arrived at their designated food location.
When Fuyumi and Shiriku returned, they were greeted with a warm "welcome back" by Junichi. Sachi inquired about where they had been, and Fuyumi offered a casual explanation, "They just decided to get a drink."
Ayaka, showing her generous nature, chimed in, "Well, everyone, let's order some food, my treat." Junichi couldn't contain his excitement, exclaiming, "Yes! That means we can order what we want! HAHAHA."
As the scenario transitioned, everyone had finished eating, and they were now leaving the amusement park. As they left the amusement park, everyone walked together, chatting and enjoying their time. It was around 4:30 pm when they strolled. Junichi shared, "Ahhhhhh, I'm so full," and Shiriku agreed, "You could say that again." Sachi, her energy fully restored, expressed her gratitude, saying, "Yup, I feel so energized. Thanks, Ayaka!" Ayaka graciously replied, "You're welcome."
At this moment, Aoi received a call indicating that Ayaka-sama's family car was almost there to pick them up. Ayaka nodded in acknowledgment, signaling the end of their day at the amusement park.
As they walked, Shiriku noticed Fuyumi lagging behind. He adjusted his pace to match hers, and once side by side, he initiated a conversation, breaking the ice. "Hey, Fuyumi, today was a thrilling day, wasn't it?" he said, his hands tucked into his pockets.
Fuyumi responded with a smile, "Yeah, it was."
Shiriku continued, mentioning the juice stand promotion, "The juice stand promotion was crazy, huh?"
Fuyumi giggled in agreement and confessed, "Yeah, it was. I'm still feeling a bit embarrassed about what I did, haha."
Shiriku, still trying to maintain the conversation, explained his perspective, "Don't be, Fuyumi. If I hadn't promised myself about saving my first kiss for my girlfriend, wife, or forever partner, I would have made the first move back then."
Fuyumi, looking a bit confused, asked, "What do you mean by that?"
Shiriku elaborated, "Well, I promised myself that I would save my first kiss for my girlfriend, wife, or my forever partner. Haha, I know it's cringe but..."
Before Shiriku could finish his sentence, Fuyumi laughed and looked at him warmly, saying, "I don't think it's cringe. I think it's sweet."
Shiriku's reaction was a smile that mirrored Fuyumi's, and they both shared a laugh. Meanwhile, Aoi noticed the changing atmosphere and adjusted her walking pace to match Junichi's. She initiated a conversation with him while Sachi engaged in a conversation with Ayaka. Aoi complimented Junichi, saying, "Nice job, Junichi," and Junichi responded by patting Aoi on the back, chuckling, "Heh, it was easy."
After everyone went they're separate ways of home, meanwhile Ayaka and Aoi, Ayaka sitting comfortably in the back seat of her family's car "Aoi, after all we said that we could have fun after the rollercoaster ride, we only did 3 things today, rollercoaster ride, taking pictures with a mascot and eating food."
Aoi: sitting adjacent to Ayaka "It seems it was Ayaka-sama. Well, everyone had their own episode while we're in the Amusement Park and this day was exhausting."
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**Location: School - Current Time: 10:00AM, recess**
Shiriku sat in his chair, expressing his concern about the prolonged "Operation Fake Boyfriend," muttering, "It's been weeks, and there's still no update from Ayaka about when this will end." He found solace in scribbling chibi arts in his notebook, releasing a heavy sigh as he glanced toward Fuyumi's direction, a hint of longing hidden in his eyes. In the midst of his artistic distraction, Junichi approached, lightly patting Shiriku on the back with a friendly grin.
"Hey buddy, what are you doing?" Junichi inquired cheerfully, taking a seat opposite Shiriku, his gaze wandering over the doodles.
Shiriku, momentarily pausing his sketches, answered, "Well, I'm just bored and exhausted about the missions." He continued to doodle as he spoke, the playful lines of the chibi characters gradually taking shape under his pen's deft movements.
Junichi, with a smile adorning his face, appreciated Shiriku's drawings, "Hey, nice chibi arts! You're really good at this Shiriku"
With a modest grin, Shiriku replied, "Yeah, it's my other way to distract myself from thinking too hard." His smile widened slightly as he continued to fill the blank spaces of the paper.
Junichi, noticing Shiriku's lack of interest in grabbing a bite during the recess, proposed, "You know it's currently recess time, right? Don't you wanna go have a bite?"
Shiriku, fully absorbed in his artwork, acknowledged, "Yup, I'm aware, but I'm not that hungry for a bite. I'd prefer to stay here for now, especially since Aoi hasn't said a thing about a new mission." His voice carried a tone of relief
Scratching his head, Junichi stood up, slightly puzzled, and announced, "Well, if you're not hungry, I am. I'm gonna ask Sachi and Fuyumi to join me." He pointed in the direction where Sachi and Fuyumi were seated.
"Okay, Junichi," Shiriku responded with a serious expression.As Junichi approached Sachi and Fuyumi, he extended an invitation, "Hey girls, will you accompany me to the cafeteria to grab a bite?"