It was the first Sunday since Jessica and I started dating. Today was our first date.
On Saturday, the day before, I poured semen into Charlotte until my cock was empty, and greeted today with a refreshing feeling. I also collected my date fund from Isla, so my pockets were warm.
Today, we are going on a date in the most prosperous town in the neighbourhood, near her home. We will meet in front of the station and spend the morning window shopping.
After having lunch, we would watch a movie and then take a break at a coffee shop. The date would end with me walking Jessica home.
The meeting time with her was 10:30, but I left home so that I would be there by 10:00. If I made her wait, I could see her getting picked up constantly.
***
I arrived at the meeting place in front of the station a little before ten o'clock as scheduled. Of course, there was still no sign of Jessica.
I waited for her near the station's exit, where she could easily see me. While killing time on my smartphone, I looked around at the people waiting for their partners in the same way.
The men came first, and the women arrived later. Of course, there were groups of only men and only women, but I could not find any women comparable to Jessica.
As I secretly felt superior to the guys around me, I saw the figure I had been waiting for coming out of the train station. She was more dressed up than when she went to senior Margaret's house or at the closing party of the cultural festival, and her face lit up when she spotted me.
"Ethan!"
The people who were present at this place looked at her cute figure as she ran up to me with a light wave of her hand. I couldn't help but admire her smiling face as she stood in front of me.
"I'm sorry. Did I make you wait?"
"…I-It's okay. It's only natural for a man to wait."
"Really?"
"Yeah. By the way… You look even cuter today."
"Huu… S-Stop it, don't say anything embarrassing…"
"After I said that, I became embarrassed…"
"Fufu~! Well then, let's get going?"
"Yes. First, let's..."
The men around us gave mixed looks at our sweet conversation, and the women on the other end showed their dissatisfaction with those men. Never mind that we brought discomfort to several couples, I set out on my first date with Jessica.
***
"Phew…"
"Are you okay? Are you tired?"
"No, I'm okay."
We were now in a family restaurant after we had just finished window shopping and entered for lunch. The restaurant was appropriate for a couple of high school students in terms of price.
Considering my date fund, we could have gone to a more upscale restaurant, but Jessica decided to go here. She doesn't know my financial situation, so I guess she was concerned about my wallet.
Window shopping was fun. The city is safe, so we didn't get into any trouble and enjoyed a normal date.
Well, even if we did get into trouble, if I used a combination of buff and debuff magic with basic physical abilities raised by magic, I'd be fine for starters, but it would be better if there were no problems.
"That outfit would have suited you."
"But it was really expensive…"
"How about I buy it for you as a commemorative gift for our first date?"
"No, I'll end up feeling guilty about it."
We spent the time waiting for our food, talking about the clothes we found while window shopping. During this time, I kept catching glimpses from the other seats, perhaps because of Jessica's good looks.
Even while we were eating the food we had ordered when it arrived, the stares were uninterrupted. The jealous stares of the men tickled my sense of superiority, but I was getting tired of being the centre of attention.
I realized that she must have faced struggles in attracting attention with her appearance daily. This made me more conscious of the places we chose for our dates, and I made a mental note to be more considerate in the future.
The next stop would be a movie so she could get some rest. As the time for the desired movie was approaching, I got up from my seat holding a slip of paper in my hand.
"Shall we go out soon?"
"Yeah… Oh, I'll pay for mine."
"No, it's the first date, so I'll be paying today."
"But…"
"This is just for a man's pride."
"Mmm… I understand. But it's only for today."
"Yeah, thank you."
"I should be the one to thank you. Thank you for the meal."
I walked towards the cash register while enjoying a lover-like conversation with Jessica.
***
When we arrived at the cinema, she told me about the movie she had chosen, which was unexpected. It was an American action movie.
"…Does it not suit me?"
"No, it's not that… I'm sorry, I actually thought we were going to see a different movie."
"I don't come to the movies often, so I chose something that seemed more interesting to watch in a theatre than on a streaming service."
"I see."
Sitting side by side in couples' seats, we enjoyed conversation until the start of the screening. The reason she doesn't go to the cinema often is probably because of her good looks.
Not only will others stare at her, but there are likely to be a lot of pick-ups and scouting. Well, it will be fine during the movie screening, so let's not worry about such things.
"It's been a while since I've been to a movie theatre, so I have to enjoy it."
"Yes... Besides, t-today… I-I'm with Ethan…"
"I-Is that so…"
"Y-Yes…"
I was embarrassed by the words that Jessica uttered with a blush on her face. Darkness enveloped our red faces, and the movie began.
***
After the movie was over and we had finished watching until the end credits, we got out of our seats. As we walked out of the movie theatre shoulder to shoulder, she made a suggestion.
"Ethan for our next spot, can we go to a coffee shop that I know?"
"Of course. I'll leave it to you."
"Yes. Then, let's go."
When I followed Jessica's lead, we arrived at a place that seemed a little more relaxed. The destination was a coffee shop on the first floor of a building that looked like it had existed for a long time.
Upon entering the shop, the female waitress confirmed the number of people attending and guided us to a table. The place was surrounded by ornamental plants and a shielding board so that we did not have to worry about the line of sight from the other seats.
"I have been coming to this shop with my family for a long time, and it's my favourite shop."
"Is that so?"
"That's why… If I were to go on a first date with someone I like, I'd like to come here with him…"
"J-Jessica…"
Ever since we started dating, she has been saying more and more words that hit me straight to my heart. It makes me happy to confirm that she loves me.
"Hmm… Ethan, what are you going to have?"
"I'm thirsty, so maybe something cold."
It was fun to look at the menu together and choose what to order. It's great to have a girlfriend, I thought and wished this happy time could last for a long time.
***
After our first date was over, we proceeded together towards the station. Jessica's home was not far from this neighbourhood, so I planned to walk her home today.
"Ah, this is cute…"
On the way out, she spotted something and stopped. Following her line of sight, I saw a ten-inch dog figurine on display at the front of a store.
"This dog?"
"Yes..."
When I reached out my hand to see if it would be a good present to commemorate our first date, Jessica was a little quicker to take the same action. As a result, the same situation as what happened in the club room before the festival occurred again.
"Ah..."
"Hmm…"
The difference from that time is that we are already in a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship. Unlike before, she didn't pull her hand back and her face was red and frozen.
I was also confused by this sweet and sour atmosphere since it was my first time experiencing it. The one who broke the stiffness between us as we were holding each other's hands was a comment from someone next to us.
"Oh… How innocent and sweet."
The words I suddenly heard nearby made me involuntarily let go of Jessica's beautiful hand. Standing where I turned my face was a woman in a kimono.
At a glance, she was quite beautiful, approximately in her twenties, with black hair and a natural short bob. Her large breasts were visible even through her kimono, and she walked past me with a gentle smile.
"Do your best, Mister Boyfriend..."
Leaving behind a whispering voice that only I could hear, she slowly walked away. When I unintentionally followed her back with my eyes, I heard my girlfriend's displeased voice next to her.
"Ethan?"
"Ah, yeah…"
"Does Ethan like mature women like that?"
"No, that's not it! It was because she was encouraging me…"
"Encouragement?"
"Yeah. She said I should do my best."
"…I-I see."
Jessica's expression changed from slightly puffing her cheeks to a shy expression. I realized once again that despite her usual lack of facial expression, she was naturally showing me her emotions.
"…Ah, it's about time, let's go?"
"Y-Yes."
"Let's hold hands?"
"I-Idiot..."
Unfortunately, she was still embarrassed to hold hands with me. It seems that it will be a while before I can move the relationship with Jessica to the next level.