Chapter 119: The Angel and the way home (2/2)

Amane felt conflicted that even Mahiru joined in on the teasing. However, he could not stop her as she was giving her natural smile at school.

In the past, she gave the textbook, beautiful smile that was hailed by everyone, and hid her true smile beneath. At this point, her smile and attitude was unhindered, and it was no wonder that he could not reproach her.

Despite that, Amane was a little peeved that he could not pull a little payback, so he intended to keep teasing Mahiru once they got home.

“Come on, Amane-kun, shall we head back?”

Mahiru prompted somewhat hastily, as though she realized something. “Yeah sure.” Amane chuckled, and held her hand.

“I think it is great that we can openly reveal our relationship. It allows us to go shopping together.”

Mahiru noted quietly as she picked the ingredients for tonight’s dinner at the supermarket.

A supermarket was not usually a place student couples would visit, but neither Amane nor Mahiru had any plans to date, and since they had to prepare dinner, they came here.

“Well, we couldn’t come here together the last time.”

“Yes. Now we can openly shop for items, and so on.”

“Yeah. If needed, we can just discuss what we’re going to eat.”

Amane would usually discuss with Mahiru beforehand what they would eat, but henceforth, they could discuss this immediately if he had a sudden desire to eat something.

They originally intended to have Japanese food, but once Amane saw the daily set meal at the cafeteria, he had a craving for fried chicken, so Mahiru went to fulfill his wish.

Mahiru chose the chicken thighs, and put them into the basket Amane was holding. “I think it is better to have some fish tomorrow after some meat.” It appeared she was thinking about the next day’s dinner.

“What shall we have for tomorrow?”

“Anything…but you’ll be troubled if I say this, right? Well, I want some horse mackerel.”

“I believe it is the perfect season for it, yes. Some Nanbanzuke horse mackerel. Not too sour, I suppose?”

“Yeah.”

You know me well, Amane chuckled, “I have cooked for you for half a year after all.” Mahiru retorted.

It was true that since they ate together for half a year, she naturally knew of his likes. Speaking of which, it had been half a year since the two of them got involved, but lots of various events happened, and Amane was amazed by that.

“…We’re dating after half a year. That’s amazing.”

“It does feel like a long time to me? You really are a blockhead, Amane-kun, to notice and pretend not to.”

“Ugh…I’m sorry.”

“Fufu. I am not intending to bully you…I am fine with knowing that you like me.”

Mahiru giggled impishly, which left Amane uncomfortable. Truth be told, the problem was that Amane was indecisive, and had to bear the brunt of his mistake fully.

“Erm, I’ll express my love properly after this.”

“Yes, so will I.”

“…It’ll be tough for me if you continue to be like this, Mahiru.”

“Tough?”

“…Don’t turn me into a wolf.”

Amane’s sanity might go on strike if Mahiru continued to fawn over him, so he hoped she would contain herself.

It appeared she understood the intent of these words, and her face turned red, sounding like a steam engine. “I-I shall take note of that…” she whispered with a fading voice, “Ok.” and Amane nodded back, trying his back to not let his face turn red.