Date Night

At night as Mai and Masashi are sleeping together while cuddling.

"What are you looking at?" Masashi asks as Mai is looking at him.

"I'm staring at my boyfriend's face."

"You're enjoying this, huh?"

"Of course, I finally get to spend time at my boyfriend's house after a week of non-stop shoots."

"Yeah, that is something that I'm also very happy about. What about Futaba? You went to check up on her a bit ago."

"Out like a light. She probably hasn't slept in peace for days."

"I see."

"You seem more concerned with Futaba than me when I'm right here."

"Dammit, I thought we could go on a date tomorrow since I have the whole day off."

"You make it sound like it's not happening. I won't be spending the whole day looking into Futaba's situation. Futaba has another good friend who can do the looking into the situation. I'll just have my happy teenage love with my beautiful death package."

Mai pulls Masashi's cheek and says, "What death package?"

"I meant every word I said," Masashi says playing with death.

"The other is probably going to be in the school tomorrow for the science club stuff. Sakuta will go check on her and we'll stay here for a while to confirm that there are actually two Futabas at the same time. We'll leave for our date in the evening around 6 or 7. What do you think?

"You're not mad at me for neglecting you over my work for a week?" Mai asks with an indescribable look on her face.

'Shit, this is a delicate situation, I can't agree but I can't disagree either.' Masashi realizes the situation.

"I won't ever be mad at you for wanting to do what you love. We still got to be together each night so I didn't really feel too lonely. It was sucky that we couldn't go out or anything but it's fine. I'll be taking my complete revenge on you after we get done with the Futaba situation." Masashi says the last sentence with an evil smile that sent shudders through Mai's spine.

Mai gets a scared and anticipatory look on her face, "What are you planning to do to me, daddy?" Sha asks, secucing Masashi.

"Wouldn't you like to know?" Masashi says to her with a playful spank on her butt.

"Well since you already have everything thought up, I don't have to waste my time feeling guilty and just enjoy the things that my boyfriend does for me."

"That you do not my bunny."

…

The next day, Mai and Masashi made breakfast for the three of them.

"Futaba, you're not eating?"

"Oh, It's not that. It's been a while since the last time I wasn't alone for breakfast."

…

Masashi told Sakuta about the situation with Futaba and let him know that they should first confirm whether they both actually exist or not.

Masashi also told him about the conversation between him and Futaba last night. Masashi told him to fish for the cause behind the whole problem too.

Sakuta went to school to meet up with the Futaba there while Masashi and Mai stayed with the Futaba, Kaede, and the middle-schooler Makinohara in their home.

Sakuta talked to the Futaba at school and found out that she probably has an idea about the cause behind the situation.

Futaba was helping out Kaede and Makinohara with some math.

The phone rang and Masashi went to pick it up. "Sakuta?" He said as he was already expecting him to call.

"How are your senpai? I hope Kaede didn't trouble you much."

"Nonsense, Kaede can't be any trouble for me. Anyway, how's it going with you?"

"Futaba came to school."

"I see, this one's been here the entire time. Anyway, can you come home? I need to deal with some stuff with Mai and don't want to leave the kids alone."

"Don't worry senpai, I won't let Futaba's Puberty Syndrome get in the way of your active sex life with Sakurajima-senpai."

Masashi felt his eyebrow twitch, "That's what a wingman is for."

…

After Sakuta came back and went to talk to Futaba. Masashi prioritized the talk that Mai wanted to have with him.

Sakuta told them that Futaba would be staying in his apartment. So, they can have a date night in peace.

They both went back to Masashi's apartment.

"What's up? We have the time now to talk in peace before getting ready for the date."

"Yeah… about that. The agency wants us to stop going on dates. Maybe they think that I'm one of those idols they can ban from dating?"

"I see. Did you give them a decision?"

"Of course not. I told them to wait for my response. It's not just for me to make this decision. This is a 'we' decision."

"That's the Mai that I fell in love with," Masashi says as he brings Mai into a hug. "You don't have to worry about the agency. Just get ready for our date today. Wear some high heels, we'll get a classy dinner at a place my food guy recommended. I'll make a few calls to get the agency and paparazzi both away from our backs, alright?"

(A/N: Remember that he has some contacts within the industry. He already knew about Mai's hiatus reason. He asked her only cause he didn't want to seem like an asshole. Just consider it as me pulling a deus ex machina out of my ass to let the relationship keep going without unnecessary drama.)

After about an hour they're both ready for the date. Mai went back to her own apartment to get a good outfit.

Masashi is wearing a simple blue shirt with his sleeves folded and some black pants with matching shoes complemented by his silver Milgauss, Oyster Rolex, and lastly a blazer jacket. He's already waiting in his car downstairs to meet Mai.

He made a few calls and voila. Now they both have an extended hidden security detail whose sole purpose is to prevent paparazzi from getting close. The agency was just a minor nuisance to deal with. To them Mai is an asset, of course, they'll try to get the most out of that asset.

Mai finally walks out of her apartment building, mesmerizing Masashi to the point where all he could see was her. She's wearing a backless black dress that reached halfway through to her bare thighs and red high heels that emphasized her perfectly toned legs and thighs. It's tight-fitting and perfectly captures her figure and those curves in all the right places. She's also wearing some beautiful diamond studded earrings that contrast the Jian necklace which looks to be made of wooden carvings but looks very good altogether. Looking at her walking down the stairs with her hair flowing down her shoulders all the way to her waist, Masashi is stunned by the beauty that is embodied by Mai. He can't help but want to take a picture of her walking toward him and that's exactly what he does.

(A/N: I don't know if dresses work in Japanese culture but for the sake of this story they just do.)

Mai finally reaches him and he opens the car door for her, "Please, milady."

"Thank you, Masashi," Mai says to Masashi before getting in, unsure whether it was for the door or that she doesn't have to compromise their relationship for her career.

"Anything for you, bunny," Masashi says to her before going to the other side and starting the car.

"Where are we going?"

"Rakushin. It's an amazing place. It'll be a bit of a drive but the food will be worth it."

"Oh, that place is really hard to get a reservation at. It's even got a Michelin star to its name."

"I know a guy."

"You and your guys. If we ever move away I think that'll be a heartbreaking conversation for you and your guys."

"Oh god, I didn't even think of that. I want to go to the US with you for college, I don't want to abandon my guys. I'm not even going to think about what'll happen when we'll leave this world."

"Pfft, you seem more attached to your guys than you are to Me," Mai says with a laugh.

"Bullshit. The world leaving thing will basically be the both of us leaving together. Of course, I wouldn't miss you. You'd be with me for all of eternity."

"Eternity seems like a long time."

"It is. It really is. But we got each other right? And not to mention endless adventures."

…

When they finally get to the place in time for their reservation and Masashi parks the car, "Stay here," Mai says quickly before getting out of the car.

She walks around and opens the door for Masashi. "Let's go, my love," she says giving him her hand.

Masashi just follows her lead. "You always open the door for me, I wanted to do it for you too," she says as they start walking, bringing her arm to lock with his.

"How are you so lovably awesome?"

"I was just born that way."

"Were you now?"

The waiter finally guides them to their spot and hands them the menus. They take a few minutes to decide what to order and tell the waiter to bring that.

While waiting for the food, "Tell me about your week of shooting. How has everything been?"

"It's going smoothly, my contract with the agency gives me a lot of leeways to accept and reject projects. I can say no anytime I feel uncomfortable so that's helpful."

"I'm happy for you."

"Oh yeah, this guy tried to grope me on set. Let's just say that he won't be having any kids anymore."

Suddenly there was immense pressure in the entirety of the restaurant, to the point that it was impossible for anyone to even breathe. Thankfully, it went as quickly as it came.

Hearing Mai's words Masashi unconsciously released [Intimidation]. Mai is unaffected by the skill since she is connected to his soul.

[Intimidation] is basically using the soul to pressure weaker individuals. Since Mai is connected to Masashi's soul, she's also unaffected by the pressure.

"What's his name?" Masashi asks keeping his voice flat.

"Hayato. Why, what do you plan to do? You don't have to worry about me, he couldn't even touch me before I subdued him and kicked his balls." Mai could feel his erratic thoughts from the soul bond and tried to get him to cool down.

Masashi seeing Mai worried finally calms down and brings a hand to Mai's cheek. "Don't worry bunny, I just got a little mad that's all. I'll just send a text real quick." Masashi says, pulling out his phone.

"I almost feel pity for the guy. Not only did he lose his family jewels, but he's also going to lose his career now."

"You shouldn't, if he can't work professionally, then there's no need for him to work."

…

They finally eat the food which was honestly phenomenal. They are both self-taught when it comes to cooking so they don't even come close to the level of cooking that a Michelin-starred chef can reach. At least, not yet.

After finishing the food, they finally get in the car and return home.

Reaching the apartment door, they can already be seen making out as Masashi fumbles with the keys.

Finally getting in, Masashi slams the door with his foot and picks up Mai by her thighs as they continue making out.