Akira going on a date?

Time passed quickly, without realizing it was already time to go home from school.

Akira tidied up the books and pens on the table, then put them in his bag.

Kise, and Akashi came over to Akira.

"Akira-cchi, let's go to the clubroom."

"Today I can't come, convey my apologies to the coach."

Akashi saw Akira leave his apology to Kise, he asked curiously:

"You have business?"

Standing up, putting his bag over his shoulder, Akira made an excuse:

"I have something to do today, I leave it to you, Ryouta." Akira patted Kise's shoulder with a smile, then said to the two of them:

"See you tomorrow, Ryouta, Akashi."

After saying that, Akira left.

"Sigh~ This is troubling. The coach will be angry with Akira for skipping practice." Kise took a deep breath.

"I think it doesn't matter, junior high school Teiko has the principle that winning is everything. As long as Akira maintains his basketball skills, and continues to win. Even coaches can't do anything for members who like to skip classes."

Akashi had a different opinion.

The two also left the classroom, and headed towards the basketball club room.

...

After changing shoes, Akira walked towards the school gate.

The spring breeze blows the cherry blossom leaves, which are planted along the path, and it's a beautiful sight.

Akira raised his right hand, and not long after, a single cherry blossom leaf fell on his palm.

"In the past, I only saw cherry blossoms in anime, and on the internet. Now I see cherry blossoms with my own eyes..." Akira muttered, feeling nostalgic for his previous life.

Throwing the cherry blossoms on the ground, Akira quickened his pace.

In front of the school gate, stood a very beautiful girl like Yamato Nadeshiko, with waist-length purple hair, that was styled in a hime cut, giving her the impression of an Ojou-sama from a wealthy family.

On each side of her hair were two small ribbons, which occasionally swayed in the wind.

The male student who passed through the school gate, couldn't help but secretly glance at the girl. Several brave male students came forward to invite her to KTV, and could only leave in embarrassment, being turned down.

"Sorry to keep you waiting, Shouko."

"Akira."

Hearing the voice of the boy she liked from behind, Shouko looked back, and a small smile graced her pretty face.

Seeing Shouko's smile, the male students were fascinated and, at the same time, looked at Akira with hatred because this smile was only for him.

Ignoring the murderous stares from the surrounding male students, Akira stood in front of Shouko, and said:

"Here is not a good place to talk, let's go somewhere else."

"Un." Shouko nodded, then she hugged Akira's arm.

Akira wanted to pull his hand away, but held back his intention.

The two of them walked out of the school gate.

....

Akira, and Shouko walked side by side, they looked like a couple in love.

"Where are we going?" asked Akira, and he let Shouko take the lead.

"A place that brings memories." Shouko said vaguely.

"Hmmm...." Akira pondered while rubbing his chin.

With his [Photographic Memory] ability, he analyzed the location that Shouko was referring to, based on their current location.

"Koishikawa Korakuen Garden?" Akira guessed.

Shouko was surprised for a moment, and calmed down after remembering how strong the memory of the man she liked was.

"Akira is right, we are going to Koishikawa Korakuen Garden." Shouko said bluntly, there's no point in acting mysterious since the other party already knows.

"Too far... Aren't we just going to talk?" Akira complained.

"No, I'm going there!" Shouko looked at Akira firmly.

"Haaahhh... Alright, do as you please." Akira agreed.

Shouko's lips curled upward, showing a triumphant smile.

The two headed to the train station, waited a few minutes, and the train arrived. The two got into the train with other passengers.

Japan is known around the world for having the largest rail network.

In the capital Tokyo, almost all citizens choose to use trains over other modes of transportation such as cycling, buses, and private transportation.

When entering rush hour, morning or evening, the train station is filled with millions of passengers.

Being squashed, squeezed, or pushed by other passengers is a common sight.

And now that it is rush hour, there are also people boarding the train.

Akira, and Shouko stood up, because all the seats were taken.

"Get over here."

Akira pulled Shouko's hand against the wall of the carriage. He placed Shouko against the wall, while he stood in front of her as a shield, blocking the passengers who might take advantage of this situation to commit sexual harassment.

Shouko was touched to see Akira standing in front of her, and gave her some free space.

"Akira hasn't changed, you are very good."

Resting her head on Akira's chest, Shouko said with a slight blush on her face

"Don't say that, I'm not as good a person as you think." Akira smiled wryly, the memory of his first murder, haunting him all night as a nightmare.

Shouku buries her face in Akira's chest, and inhales the scent of the man she likes for a long time.

"If Akira is not a good person, there are no good people in this world."

"Shouko..."

Akira no longer argues, arguing with a girl is a troublesome thing.

The two no longer spoke, and stood in silence.

It is impolite to talk loudly, make phone calls, eat, drink, etc., while on a train.

...

15 minutes later.

Hand in hand, Akira and Shouko walked out of the train station.

"Taxi."

Akira stopped the taxi with his hand.

A taxi stopped in front of the two, Akira opened the door, Shouko entered first, and Akira was the last.

"Where are the customers going?" Asked the taxi driver, who was a middle-aged man with a pot belly.

"Koishikawa Korakuen Garden." Akira said.

"Understood."

Knowing his destination, the taxi driver stepped on the accelerator, and the car sped down the highway.

Taxi fares in Japan are among the most expensive in the world. In general, ordinary people will use public transportation, such as trains and buses, to travel.

Akira, and Shouko don't care about the high taxi fares, both of them come from rich families. Even though their family wasn't as wealthy as a conglomerate or a consortium, at least their family was above the average middle class family's wealth.

The taxi driver is a talkative person, and during the trip he invites his customers to chat.

"Did the two of you come to Koishikawa Korakuen Garden to watch the cherry blossoms bloom?"

"Yeah, cherry blossoms only bloom for one week every spring. It would be a shame not to enjoy the beauty of the cherry blossoms."

Shouko wasn't one to talk much, so Akira, who accompanied the taxi driver, chatted.

"You know where to go, young man! In this park the main feature is the cherry blossoms with various colors in season. If not the cherry blossom season is less interesting this park. Then there are also other flowers that are very beautiful in color too." The taxi driver said it excitedly.

...

The taxi car stops in front of the entrance to Koishikawa Korakuen Garden.

After paying the taxi fare, Akira and Shouko got out of the car.

"Enjoy the date!" Taxi drivers give the thumbs up.

Shouko's face turned red hearing this, she liked it when others assumed the two of them were dating.

Akira just smiled without arguing, if he denied, it would make Shouko sad.

"Bye, uncle." Akira said while closing the door.

The taxi car immediately sped away, leaving the two of them.

"Come in." Akira extended his right hand in front of Shouko.

Shouko was stunned for a moment, this was the first time Akira took the initiative.

"Un." A bright smile appeared on Shouko's face as she accepted the helping hand.

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