Chapter 13: Shopping with Satou ②

「Fuu…」

「Feeling better?」

「Y-Yes. I’m gradually getting used to the crowd.」

「That’s good to hear.」

At a stylish fruit juice shop.

We were taking a break at this place Miu had led us to.

Although the seats inside were almost full, the tables were spaced out enough to avoid the oppressive feeling of the outside. The number of gazes on Satou had also significantly decreased.

Cooling down with the juice we were lucky to buy without much waiting, Satou shows a relaxed smile.

I’m glad there are places like this besides the food court.

By the way, Miu tasted a sip of my apple and Satou’s orange juice first, then quickly finished her own peach juice and went to buy a second cup. Her digestive strength is astonishing.

「If you’re okay, shall we slowly go look at clothes next?」

「Yes.」

Looking for clothes that suit Satou.

That’s the main purpose of today’s outing, and probably the biggest fun for Miu and me… maybe even for Satou too, so we should visit the clothing stores first even if it means carrying more bags later.

Besides, I plan to carry the bags, and I’m prepared for the fatigue.

「…Um, Hinata-kun.」

「Hmm?」

As I was lost in thought, Satou called out to me softly, her cheeks slightly flushed.

「E-Emm… is there any kind of clothing Hinata-kun likes…? …Em, um, since we’re here, I thought maybe I’d like to try wearing… something like that…」

「You mean, something different from what you’re wearing now, right?」

「…Eh.」

「Eh?」

「Umm… y-yeah… something different…」

After speaking, Satou puts the straw in her mouth and turns her body 90 degrees while holding the juice.

「Honestly, I think anything would look good on Satou…」

「……」

「But if I had to say, I’d like to see you in something you wouldn’t normally wear. Like the oversized style Miu mentioned, or maybe a mini skirt.」

「A-A mini skirt…」

「Of course, only if you’re comfortable with it.」

「N-No! Please let me wear it, a mini skirt… though I’m not sure if it will suit me…」

I can’t imagine it not suiting her, but I can’t praise her before seeing it, so I just smile wryly and thank her to cover it up.

Wriggle, wriggle.

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Perhaps already doing some image training, Satou sways her body side to side, sipping her juice shyly.

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「Welcome~」

After Miu returned and we all finished our juices, we made our way to the clothing store at a leisurely pace.

A spacious interior with bright lighting. Women’s clothes as far as the eye can see.

Of all the clothing stores Miu had researched in advance, this one seems to carry a particularly wide range of women’s clothing, and due to its wide selection, is said to be very popular among middle and high school girls these days.

「Waa… there are so many cute clothes! And so many cute girls too…!」

「Surprisingly, there are quite a few guys too.」

「Yeah─, they’re probably all boyfriends of the girls, I think?」

「B-Boy… frie…!」

The pinky I was linked with Satou squeezes tightly.

When I squeeze back in response, Satou glances at me for a moment before turning red with enough force to lift her hair. Then, with a soft thud, she headbutts my arm for some reason (very lightly).

「There seem to be plenty of fitting rooms, but Miu will go check with the staff just in case! After that, I want to pick out some clothes… Ayane-chan, what are your three sizes?」

「Th-Three… ahh… um…」

「…Should I cover my ears?」

「…N-No…」

「…Satou?」

I meant “Should I cover my ears?” as a statement, but for some reason, it was Satou herself who rejected it.

Her ears, visible through her hair, turn bright red as she opens her mouth slightly.

「F-From the top… e-eighty… four… fifty… seven… uhh, no, I-I can’t! This is too much…!」

Suddenly raising her voice and hugging herself, Satou leaned in to whisper the rest into Miu’s ear.

…Saved.

But still, Satou really has a great figure… no, no, I should stop thinking about it.

「Mmm~! Ayane-chan, you’re the best!! Your body is perfect, Ayane-chan!!!」

「I-Is that so…?」