…W-What should I do?
I’ve never received a call from a girl other than my mother before.
I tried to take a deep breath to calm down, but the number of rings steadily increased.
If this continues, the call will be disconnected. It’ll be like I’m ignoring her.
If that happens, she might get a bad impression, thinking I’m ignoring her on purpose.
I made up my mind and put the smartphone to my ear.
「H-Hello.」
『Ah, sorry for calling so suddenly. Is this a good time?』
Sophia’s voice on the other end of the phone sounded different than usual, refreshing.
It was my first phone call with a girl, so I was a little nervous, but I nodded without letting her notice.
「Yeah, it’s fine, but… what’s up?」
『Well, um… ah, you see…』
She sounds hesitant. Did something happen again?
As I was worried about Sophia, who seemed to be struggling with something,
『If you’re free, would you like to go on a date?』
「A d-d-d-date!?」
Sophia often says unexpected things, but this time it was even more out of the blue than usual.
I was waiting for her usual “Just kidding”, but what followed from Sophia was a flustered voice.
『N-No, you don’t have to take it so seriously… It’s just that my parents asked me how things have been with Yuuto lately. I told them we talk after school and stuff, but they seemed suspicious, or rather, they gave off the vibe that it’s okay to go out and have fun on the weekends. So, well, I thought we could go take some proof photos or something, but really, you can refuse if it’s a bother…』
Her rapid-fire explanation sounded like she was making excuses, but it must be my imagination.
…Parents. …Right, that makes sense.
It’s been a holiday since we met, and Sophia’s parents might have been thinking about us going out together.
But do people go on dates that often?
I thought about looking up the average for couples in the world, but in our case, it’s true it’s a very special relationship.
Anyway, Sophia called me because she was in trouble, so I have to answer!
「Then, let’s go.」
『Eh? R-Really? …Are you sure? You didn’t have any plans?』
I feel like her voice sounds a little happy.
…Were Sophia’s parents putting that much pressure on her?
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My parents probably think that since I have a fiancée, my future is secure, and they won’t say anything.
Sophia’s parents are suspicious.
「I don’t have any particular plans, so it’s fine.」
Of course, if I had time, I’d want to spend it writing, but…
I don’t think there will be many opportunities to go out with Sophia from now on.
Once our current relationship ends, it’ll be over… and then, considering my personality, I don’t think I’ll ever have another chance like this.
『That’s good… Then, how about we meet in front of the station and have lunch together?』
「Yeah, that’s fine.」
『I have a place I want to go to, but is there anywhere you want to go, Yuuto?』
When asked about a place I want to go, I can’t think of anything. The only places I immediately thought of for eating were McDonald’s or family restaurants…
And even those are more like places to fill the stomach rather than places I actually want to go to.
「I don’t have anywhere in particular, so the place Sophia wants to go is fine.」
『Really? In that case, the place I want to go is an Italian restaurant, is pasta and such okay?』
「Yeah, that’s fine.」
『Alright then, it might be a bit crowded, so let’s meet in front of the station around 1 PM.』
Sophia hangs up the phone with a cheerful voice.
Two hours left. It takes about twenty minutes to walk there, so I should be fine if I get dressed and go now.
After hanging up the phone, I realized something.
I… don’t have any clothes.
Since I rarely go out on holidays, I only have the bare minimum of clothes.
Even when I do go out, it’s just to go to the bookstore or Animate.
L-Let’s check my clothes for now.
A white shirt and blue jeans.
When I tried to wear spring clothes for the first time since spring break started, I realized they didn’t fit anymore.
I’ve grown a lot taller compared to a year ago, thanks to a growth spurt, so I bought this outfit in a hurry.
…Well, they’re both neatly put away, so it should be fine.
There’s a chance I might look shabby walking next to Sophia, who’s also a model, but that would be the same no matter what I wear.
Still, a d-date, huh.
If I imagine myself next to Sophia, I’ll probably get depressed because of the huge difference between us.
I’m not someone worthy of walking next to her, but I have to at least puff out my chest and pretend, even if it’s just for show.