Chapter 18 A Date with Mei?

In front of the gate of Saint Freya, we would see Kiana kneeling on the ground, her eyes fixed on the two people riding a motorbike.

"Please, let me join too!" Kiana cried out loud, her plea directed at Aron and Mei, who were riding the bike.

"As much as I hate it," Bronya said with a pout, an unexpected expression from the kuudere, "I agree with Idiotka," she added, her voice tinged with reluctance.

Seele and Aron immediately caught an image of it due to her cuteness.

"Mou, Kiana-chan," Mei began, her voice tinged with warmth and concern.

"you need to study for the history class. That's why you better study to avoid getting a failing grade," she advised.

Mei blushed when she inadvertently brushed against Aron's body, her cheeks turning a shade of pink. She secretly wandered her hands into his defined abs, a sly smile playing on her lips.

"But!?" Kiana pleaded, her voice filled with desperation, but Mei smiled and her expression darkened, making her shut up. "Bronya! Mei-Senpai, hate me now... Please go on your date, but don't hate me, please," Kiana cried as she pouted.

"D-Date?!" Mei stuttered, her voice quivering with surprise and embarrassment, hearing Kiana's reaction. Her cheeks flushed so intensely that her face turned a deep shade of crimson.

"Don't worry," Aron reassured, giving Kiana a gentle smile, his voice soothing and calm. "We'll come back earlier, we're just buying groceries to stock the fridge," he explained, his voice filled with warmth.

"Kyaa!" Kiana squealed with delight, her voice giddy, "That's Aron's angelic smile. Can I touch your muscle?" she asked, her voice taking on a perverted tone as she looked at Aron, who twitched his eyes in response.

"Oh, Mei-senpai too," she added, her voice filled with excitement and curiosity as she wiped the drool from her face.

"Alright," Seele chimed in, her tone light and supportive, "you can leave, Kiana, to us. So go before I get jealous," she teased, giving her farewell to the two who nodded at her words.

"The Bronya wanted a new limited edition Homu doll," Bronya requested before the two left. Her voice was soft but filled with longing.

"Me too! Me too!" Kiana jumped around, her voice brimming with enthusiasm, "Please buy me delicious food, a lot of delicious food!" she shouted with eagerness.

Mei and Aron exchanged a knowing look, their eyes meeting and nodding in agreement as they left Saint Freya.

The motorbike Aron was using was created from his zanpakuto, and it could break the speed of time as long as he wanted it to, with various features.

Mei, wearing her helmet, glanced around the place as they rode, and she decided to strike up a conversation. "I didn't expect you to have a license for a motorbike."

Aron, puzzled by her words, tilted his head in confusion. "License? I don't have that," he answered, causing Mei to sweatdrop and feel a sense of unease.

Sensing her worry, Aron chuckled and reassured her, "Don't worry, the last thing you'll need to be concerned about is getting into an accident."

"It doesn't reassure me," Mei honestly replied, her mind racing with images of being chased by the police.

Aron shook his head and said, "Don't worry, I'm just joking about not having a license," using a white lie to put her at ease.

Mei pouted and playfully hit his back to show her annoyance. "Mou, Aron-kun, please don't joke around like that."

Feeling her displeasure, Aron couldn't help but giggle at the cute girl behind him. He was teasing her to avoid getting too distracted, especially because Mei's chest was pressing against his back.

Mei tightened her grip around Aron's waist as they continued to ride. "So, Aron," she began, her voice filled with curiosity, "tell me more about this motorbike of yours."

Hearing her question, Aron pondered whether to reveal the true nature of his zanpakuto or not, but he decided to provide an answer that was closer to the abilities of his zanpakuto. "Do you remember the white slime-like ball that I always carry, and Seele's slime-like doll?"

Hearing his question, Mei nodded. "Yes?"

"You see, that slime-like ball was created by my ability, and I call it a zanpakuto because 'slime-like ball' doesn't sound right," Aron explained.

"Eh, why did you name it 'Soul-Cutter (Zanpakuto)?'" Mei appeared puzzled since a ball didn't resemble a sword and lacked necessary sharpness.

"And how does it connect to the motorbike and Seele's doll?" She asked, her expression suddenly changing to one of realization. "Don't tell me!?"

Aron confirmed her suspicion with a nod. "Yup, looks like you guessed it right. My zanpakuto can transform into anything, be it a sword or modern weapons and objects."

"Wow, that's a convenient ability. With a zanpakuto like that, you could have a kitchen knife at your disposal wherever you go," Mei said, her eyes filled with admiration for his unique power. She began to imagine all the useful kitchen utensils she could create if she possessed a similar ability.

Aron couldn't help but giggle at Mei's perspective on his zanpakuto. He found her fascination with the possibilities of his ability endearing.

He contemplated whether he could create something similar to give to the others, allowing them to relax and eliminate concerns about their clothes getting torn apart while battling Honkai beasts.

"Thank you, Sensei," Aron muttered to the AI that provided him with information, showing his appreciation for the assistance.

As the two continued their conversation on the road, Aron expertly navigated through the traffic jam. Their anticipation grew as they neared their destination, eager to explore the market and enjoy their time together.