Vol 3 Chapter 4.2 (1/2)

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Chapter 4.2

Volume 3 Chapter 4: I tried to find out the secret of the date (2/2)

“At that time, I would’ve probably instigated them to leave the orphanage somehow.” [Duke]

“You, no matter what, that might be a little too much.” [Youki]

“I was just kidding.” [Duke]

I could hear laughter coming from the helmet.

Was there something funny? I couldn’t comprehend Duke’s sense of humour. Or was he trying to gloss over it by laughing? Considering Duke, it was possible. More importantly, what Duke had done was terrifying. I had never expected that he had our date in the palm of his hand.

“But, Duke. That was a terrible thing you’ve done to Irene-san, wasn’t it? You brought her to places like the drugstore and dojo just so you could lead us to our date spots, right?” [Youki]

Even though he was doing it for my sake, it wouldn’t do to take advantage of someone. Irene-san must have been looking forward to her date with Duke as well. She must have places that she’d like to go, too.

“…What are you talking about, Captain? Did you think I’ll take Irene to places that are not suitable for date for your sake? I wouldn’t do something like that!” [Duke]

“T-Then why did you bring her to places that aren’t ideal date spots? Didn’t you bring her to random shops just so you could accommodate Cecilia and me?” [Youki]

Duke was fired up today, unlike usual. Even when I refuted his words, he didn’t back down. Could it be after looking at my current state? Or was it because of the reb.u.t.tal?

He ended up heaving a sigh.

“Irene’s an elf, so she’s knowledgeable about medicine. She’s compounding medicine as her hobby. And, since I’ve acquired some knowledge about medicine from Sheik as well, I was seeking her advice about the efficiency of medicine and such.” [Duke]

“It’s similar to how I was asking Cecilia about flowers in the flower shop, I guess…” [Youki]

It should be the same in that aspect since we were both listening to our partner talking about their hobbies. Probably, the difference was that one was about medicine and the other was about flowers.

“There was a joint match with the other dojos at the Albert’s Swordsmans.h.i.+p Dojo, so we went there to watch the match.” [Duke]

“I see…” [Youki]

It should be similar to watching a sports game in my previous life. As a date spot, it wasn’t not wrong.

“Lastly, we went to the Horseback Archery Field to compete against each other.” [Duke]

“…It’s like a game.” [Youki]

If I were to put Duke’s itinerary together based on how a date would be in my past life, it would be like going to a shop that sells something relating to your partner’s hobby, watching a sports game with her, then stopping by a game center before returning home… That would normally be considered a date, right?

“I could tell from your face that you’re convinced.” [Duke]

“…Well, I guess.” [Youki]

It was frustrating that I couldn’t refute his words, but it couldn’t be helped since those were unmistakably date spots.

“Then it’s good. Well then, there’s something I’d like to tell you this time.” [Duke]