I was on a date with Kaedezaka and we were at a clothing store in a station building.
Kaedezaka was standing next to me, happily choosing my clothes.
“How about this one?”
“A little too casual for me, don’t you think?”
“I’m sure Sasamiya-san, you are all about the plain type, anyway. You should have some of these as well.”
Having normal conversations like this, I almost forget that she was a troublemaker.
At first she was aggressive because she thought I was suspicious, but now we understand each other more and more.
Maybe this was her usual behavior.
Maybe it’s time to stop being so guarded.
“Ah! Look, Sasamiya-san! There’s a big clown doll over there!”
“It’s true. I mean, it’s flashy, but it’s creepy…”
“Cute.”
“Did you hear my impression?”
“I’d love to dress Sasamiya-san in that outfit. … Will they sell it to me?”
“I’ll never wear it.”
“Chira~.”
(T/N: 「ちらっ」 with a small っ is a very common onomatopoeic word describing a momentary glance. The pitch accent is on the 「ら」. When combined with a verb, we add a 「と」 and say 「ちらっと見みる」 (“to have a momentary look”). )
“I won’t wear it even if you look at me like that.’
I should still be vigilant.
Having purchased clothes, we wandered aimlessly through the station building.
This station building was a popular spot and famous for its viewing platform.
I heard it is often introduced on TV and used to have a long line of people waiting in line.
As such a station building, the fashion floor was also quite stylish.
While walking down the aisle, Kaedezaka stopped in front of a shoe store.
“Sasamiya-san. May I look at the shoes?”
“Alright.”
Kaedezaka entered the store and was trying to decide between cute slip-ons and elegant boots.
It was just my personal opinion, but women looked attractive when they were picking out shoes.
How should I put it…it tickles the feeling of wanting to protect her.
… Wait, What am I doing?
The other party was Kaedezaka.
I don’t know what she would do to me if I thought that.
Calm…Calm…
I have to maintain my normal self.
“Sasamiya-san.”
“A…Ah!…. What?”
Kaedezaka suddenly turned around and I hurriedly mended myself.
“Which pair of shoes do you think is better?”
“Well, …. Both look good, but which one is on your mind, Kaedezaka?”
“If I have to say, Probably the slip-ons..”
“Well, that’s all right then.”
I don’t mean to brag, but I don’t know anything about women’s fashion.
The key in these situations was how to dodge the question naturally.