Chapter 253 - Date (2/2)

Yeah, that would be for the best.

The only reason the excuse worked in the first place was because they were drenched. They can't get away with it for a second time. But even so, ”Since we came all this way, we might as well get the supplies. There's a series of art shops down there,” Rhys said, pointing to the aisle that led down to the outdoor mall.

Ah crud, even though he said that casually. It's going to sound like he's asking her out on a date and all that. And she's probably got other things to do, ”It's fine if you can't, I'll just contact the others or take care of---” his thoughts broke when she grabbed hold of his arm, causing his eyes to widen.

”Etto, I'll go with you. But I can't walk in heels properly so.....”

Rhys already knew where she was going with that sentence. Even so, it really was making his heart skip a beat. This feels like they're on a date. Oh gee, he will start thinking strange things if he's left alone with her for any longer. However, he spots the girls red cheeks. Perhaps he isn't the only one that gets so nervous.

......

”Windchimes, they're pretty.”

His gaze lands on the brunette who reached over to let the melody of the wind chimes fill the area. She really has become more pretty, huh?

Rhys wasn't the kind of guy who focussed on looks. But he had to admit that appearance-wise the girl has changed quite a bit. For sure, she was going to grow up to become a woman, eventually. However, Rhys didn't realize he would witness it up close. Honestly, he already knew though, that if Kazuya was in his normal state. He wouldn't get this time with her. He's somehow found his resolve and doesn't seem to be holding back as much anymore.

”Look look Dango.”

Sure enough, not too far from where they were was a stall selling Dango. ”You know about it?” It was an eastern food.

Lyn smiled, ”Un, Kazuya bought me some before.”

Once he bought them for her, the black-haired girl took a bite. ” Yummy, it's delicious.”

Ah, she really does make such a carefree face when she's eating, huh? Almost like a little kid.

Rhys wondered how long they could remain together like this. How long can he stay beside her? Before she truly chooses. 'Rhys, I'll tell only you. That girl has not chosen anyone. I saw it, during the battle - entering that place only once. The threads are still there; none is tied with her own yet. It's because of that; I believe that she's still suffering. That girl is still afraid to accept love'.

Afraid to accept love...

He supposed it was normal for her. Typical for her to be scared after all that's happened in her life. But Rhys doesn't want her to be afraid anymore; he doesn't want her to be scared of an emotion that you're supposed to be feeling.

”It's not fair if I'm the only one eating here.”

Oi oi hold on, is she thinking of feeding him? Then again, he supposed it wouldn't do any harm. Rhys bent down and took a bite, clearly catching the girl off guard. ” U...a...I didn't think you'd...uh I thought that you'd just…”

Though the girl was blabbing on, Rhys clearly got the message. Stupid, you weren't meant to do that.

Rhys averts his gaze, ”What's done is done right? Let's go.”

It seems like today he will carry on making even more of a fool of himself. But maybe it was fine this way, once in a while, he should be carefree like this.