Dating Ichika

　　Nakano Family.

　　Rubbing her eyes, Miku walked downstairs in a daze.

　　Hearing movement not far away, she looked towards the door, where there was Ichika wearing boots, smiling brightly at the cellphone, then rubbing her face, then it turned into a charming laugh.

　　Miku blinked and said uncertainly.

　　"Ichika? Will you work if you go out so early?"

　　"Woah!"

　　 Ichika jumped and almost lost her grip on her cell phone.

　　She immediately looked back and saw Miku looking at her with a strange expression, she patted her chest and said with a smile.

　　"I hate it, don't scare me by making sudden noises..."

　　"I didn't scare you, you didn't realize I was coming down... Hoam~"

　　Miku yawned and walked towards the toilet with unsteady steps.

　　"Isn't the film finished? Is there a new job so soon?"

　　Ichika hesitated for a moment and said unsure.

　　"Hmm… I don't know if accompanying someone to dinner and a movie for the sake of an actress's future is considered work."

　　Miku stopped, turned to her, and asked in surprise.

　　"Could it be... An unspoken rule? Ichika, it's not like our family doesn't have money now. You don't want to do it for a career..."

　　"Stop, stop, stop, why are you thinking of going there? Even if I had a part-time job, I wouldn't do that!" Ichika waved her hand, then said a little seriously.

　　"Besides, if I had thoughts like that, wouldn't I be very sorry for the person I like? My dreams must be achieved through my own efforts."

　　Miku was surprised, touched the slightly messy hair on her cheek, and turned her head away.

　　The atmosphere was awkward for a few seconds before Ichika spoke in a low voice.

　　"...Sorry."

　　"There is nothing to forgive. Miku cares about me too."

　　Ichika smiled again, holding the doorknob in her hand, and spoke in a very fast tone.

　　"I was with someone who could go out for a day without a problem, so I volunteered to take this 'job'. Even if I don't get paid, it's quite fun to think of it as hanging out with him."

　　"So, don't hesitate to stay at home! I will be fine."

　　"Um, that's good." After hearing what she said, Miku assumed the person to be a woman, nodded and walked to the toilet.

　　"Goodbye."

　　Ichika smiled.

　　"I'm going out~"

　　She opened the door, turned her back to Miku, and looked at the corridor outside the door with a relieved expression.

　　...Yeah, this isn't a lie.

　　It's just that she didn't tell the truth. Even though she was an older sister, there were things she didn't want to tell her younger sister.

　　The moment she closed the door, that little attachment disappeared. Ichika stepped into the corridor happily.

　　The cell phone held tightly in her hand also sent him a message.

　　"I'm going out~"

　　For Nakano Ichika, today's weather is brighter than other days.

　　△

　　Shinichi raised his head and looked up at the sky.

　　Gloomy dark clouds filled the sky, but it looked like it wouldn't rain for a while.

　　July and August are the rainy season, and thunderstorms often occur in the afternoon. Regardless of the weather forecast, it's best to bring an umbrella before going out to avoid getting caught in the rain.

　　Shinichi had been preparing for this day for a long time, of course there was no negligence. On the way, he made sure the automatic umbrella and other personal items were in his bag, then saw the message from Ichika, and after sending the OK sticker, he put away his cell phone.

　　According to information he collected from various places, it is best not to take out your cell phone when you are on a date.

　　Shinichi also found it reasonable. Focusing on other people when dating is basic politeness.

　　Although going out with Ichika this time doesn't seem to be a date, at most it's just hanging out together...

　　[Date! ]

[ This means that men and women meet at an agreed time and place. In the broadest sense, dating means guys and girls getting together to have fun. In a narrow sense, dating means that men and women can be affectionate when they get together to enhance each other's feelings]

　　[Of course, Shinichi didn't mean to attack Ichika. He simply agreed to the invitation and went to watch a movie with her. His sense of responsibility is as high as his self-esteem, making him not cross the line at will]

　　[Whether it's shopping with Nino tomorrow or treating Hayasaka to an unprepared meal, Shinichi plans to deliberately keep his distance or take advantage of their goodwill, all for the sake of letting their "Subjects" be happy while maintaining the stability of the status quo]

　　"On the first date, should we hold hands...?"

　　Seeing that there was still some distance to go before the meeting point, Shinichi took out his cellphone, opening a web page that had been saved in the browser.

　　"This doesn't apply to my situation. Too close and if I hold hands with Nino tomorrow, I'll always feel like a bastard..."

　　"Um, normal thoughts are best after all…"

　　While reviewing like this on the way, Shinichi almost arrived at the meeting point, exactly ten minutes before the agreed time.

　　"Prepared!"

　　Finally, he used selfie mode to look at his own photo, moved his bangs, then put his phone back in his bag.

　　When he walked up to the statue of a man and saw no sign of Ichika, he started looking around at the crowd to pass the time.

　　In front of him, many people were waiting as bored as he was, and several couples were walking around chatting and laughing.

　　Infected by the atmosphere, Shinichi smiled, then looked down and sighed silently.

　 (If I have a girlfriend in the future, will my mood be different from now?)

　　(Maybe, but I don't know when that happened...)

　　(Now, just think about the present and leave the future to worry about.)

　　At least Shinichi had made a decision about this.

　　First, the brown boots came into view.

　　In front of the line of sight, a short-haired girl wearing a sun hat and slightly lowering her sunglasses appeared.

　　After remaining silent for half a second in surprise, she followed fast steps, separated from the crowd, and walked towards him.

　　"Good morning, Shinichi-kun~"

　　Shinichi raised his head and smiled slightly.

　　"Good morning, Ichika."