Clear your mind.

Even though he found me out, I still try to maintain my normal appearance.

"Then why are you like this?"

"...-..."

I want to say it but I feel somewhat reluctant to tell him.

I can only give an awkward smile but it seems like she doesn't care much.

"Forget it, since you don't want to say it don't say it but I still want to have my ride"

"...it's okay"

Then she gives me a smile as she talks excitedly.

"So what are we waiting for, let's go before the store's sweets run out"

Seeing her very lively appearance then I inevitably feel influenced by why my mood improves a little.

I decide to try to forget the situation with Tenten while he is with Ino.

So we started walking while Ino was next to me looking around looking for something.

"Hey look there, there are still some left"

Seeing her excitement for finding sweets internally I wonder.

'Didn't women take care of her figure, especially those of your type? At this rate you're going to gain weight'

"But on second thought we better skip that and enjoy"

I also like sweets.

Although she always ends up bankrupt.

...

"That was really good, we should do this next time too, okay?"

"Yes..."

Internally I cry a little, because I always have to pay.

But I am powerless especially today.

For some reason he has been less prone to rejection these days and this can be seen.

If it was a normal occasion then he would have limited the sweets due to the good of his wallet but today he has felt hesitant to do so because he ended up with a hit in the pocket.

He will see the occasion where he will have to go to marry his own food.

Ignoring the negative side.

'I feel more liberated'

The mood is gradually recovering because he no longer has to force himself so hard for a smile.

Right now I'm walking next to her.

It is worth mentioning that unlike a while ago, now she has more scruples to make physical contact while we were walking; Before she didn't have much control when she interacted with me but I see that lately she has been regulating this behavior of hers.

I guess it's because her mother must be educating her morally lately.

Walking next to Ino there is a feeling that is relaxing and helps to partially forget about any of my problems.

"Well, without counting the depression in my pocket, I think this appointment has been beneficial for me"

I unconsciously make myself smile.

When she sees my smile she seems to catch it and she smiles back.

"I see you were happy"

"Yes, I think that going out a bit relaxes me"

Then the environment falls silent but not uncomfortable but one that gives comfort as time goes by.

I wish this feeling could last longer but before I know it something passes my line of sight.

A few meters beyond me I saw the familiar silhouette walking as she walks away.

The subtle atmosphere is destroyed for me but I become thoughtful.

'Those clothes, if I'm not mistaken then it should be Satsuki, luckily she didn't see me (or at least I think so)'

*sigh*

'Too bad, just when I was enjoying the atmosphere'

...

After a while the end of the walk is near.

"Hah, I must thank you, taking that walk has done me good, so thank you for today"

Instead I see Ino with a surprised expression.

"What happens?"

"It's just that it's the first time you've thanked me for a walk"

Oh right, at the end of each session I ended with a farewell.

I felt like it was an obligation for which I didn't feel very grateful but today has been different, I really enjoyed it.

"Well, it's natural because after all, thanks to you I feel happy"

Seeing my smile and hearing my thanks, she shyly lowers her head.

'And now why are you acting like that?'

"So...could you do me a favor?"

She raises her head with slightly red cheeks.

"Mn, what is it?"

"Well- could you come tomorrow at the same time as today?"

"Hmm, what for?"

Seeing her slightly red face with that timid acting unconsciously makes me nervous as well.

"To take a step like today"

"Uh...huh, a walk?"

'Just a walk?'

With the embarrassing look of her I thought it would be something more... exciting.

But it seems that he had high expectations or rather thoughts that were very out of age.

"Uh...don't you want to?"

Seeing my silence, she makes a face of disappointment and sadness.

Seeing this reaction internally I feel guilty.

"-Um, don't make that face I haven't said no yet"

I say quickly and a little nervous.

Instantly her teas changes and she puts on a radiant smile.

"Okay"

"..."

'Women are good at changing faces, right?'

*sigh*

'In the end I won't complain'

As the saying goes: if life gives you lemons then make lemonade.

Just what I'll do tomorrow.

Even if I lose out, I will try to enjoy my stay with her.

So we parted.

We both head off in opposite directions.

As Yubeng walks without looking back, Ino turns her head staring at Yubeng while she is pensive and whispers to herself.

"...Finally...this is my chance..."

-Ino-'I'm sorry Tenten but apparently things are going in my favor soon I'll be the winner'

-Ino-'I like him and he will be mine'

During the course of the appointment, she has been aware that Yubeng is in a period of weakness and mental instability.

And naturally she will take advantage of this opportunity to heal her heart and reap feelings in the process.

Thinking of her result makes her tremble with excitement so she raises her fist in victory as she smiles happily.

"It is impossible to miss!"

After yelling that, she realizes that there are people looking at her strangely.

"Mn?"

Then her face turns red with embarrassment.

"Sorry"

She says that as she runs away from the scene.

...

After arriving at my house I entered the shower.

"Hahh, after a busy day the water feels great"

After quickly leaving I go to my bed to sleep.

As I close my eyes I take a tour of my memory of today.

So I instinctively feel some expectation for what will happen tomorrow but then I remember the matter with Tenten.

"*sigh*, I hope tomorrow is better than today...zzz"