Record of Dating with Quintuplets (6)

　　After getting together, they changed floors, and the six of them walked into a Japanese national brand chain store that mainly focused on daily necessities.

　　The five girls usually walked separately as soon as they entered the shop, but under Shinichi's piercing and frightening gaze, they had to huddle together with guilty faces. Instead, Shinichi led them and started shopping at a breakneck pace.

　　"First of all, Ichika, get the note for me."

　　"Okay~ What is this?"

　　"Yes. Nino, stop! Second shelf to your left, second marker from left, take that."

　　"So detailed! What is it!?"

　　"Not bad, I just find the pen pleasing to the eye."

　　"...For you!"

　　"Thank you, then don't throw it away. Next… Miku, that—"

　　"Is this? You just saw it."

　　"That's true, but thanks for knowing I'm looking at the third stapler in the third cabinet on the third shelf..."

　　"Just found it recently."

　　"Everyone, thank you. Yotsuba, sprint four meters to the right, and grab the last multi-function folder!"

　　"I'm back, mission accomplished!"

　　"Good job, but I won't touch your head, please take your head back."

　　"Did I not get the most basic salary?! Asada-san, this black-hearted boss!"

　　"Get out your contract and let's talk about it… Itsuki, is there anything left to buy?"

　　"Hmm… Snack supplies?"

　　"😐"

　　"Wait, Asada-kun, please don't look at me with that impolite look! I didn't decide on this list alone! Also, I'm really not a foodie!"

　　"Ah… Well, okay."

　　"So obviously reckless?! goo..."

　　Ignoring Itsuki who was looking at him dissatisfied, Shinichi clapped his hands and said to the other four people.

　　"Okay, from now on let's buy what you want separately, including snacks! As long as you can find a reason to replace the bill with public funds, and the price isn't overly exaggerated, the school can't bother us. You can buy whatever you want!"

　　"Oh--!"

After cheering with everyone, Ichika became a little worried: "However, is it okay to openly cheat the school's funds..."

　　Shinichi was about to turn around and leave, turned his head and said when he heard what Ichika said.

　　"What is wrong? If the school cared about such a small amount of money, then the funding of most associations would be cut by 50% or 60%. After all, you wouldn't buy things at random, would you?"

　　"Ahaha, I'm flattered to trust us so much..." Ichika smiled while scratching her cheek with her finger "Then I really don't know what to buy."

　　Shinichi thought for a moment, and suggested:

　　"Didn't you say that you wanted a sleeping pillow? Anything too fancy won't do the trick, but a regular sleeping pillow for naps isn't that expensive. As long as you write a valid reason when reporting the bill, it's fine to buy one."

　　"Eh?" Ichika's eyes widened slightly, her smile disappeared for a moment, and she looked at him in amazement, "Do you remember? I'm just kidding ..."

　　Shinichi looked back, walked towards the shelf on the other side, and waved his hand in farewell.

　　"Whether you're kidding or not, just grab what you want and go shopping. Remember to assemble at the checkout in fifteen minutes, and then I will hand over the product consolidation and price summary to Ichika's accountant."

　　Ichika watched Shinichi leave her gaze like this, her expression still slightly unresponsive.

　　"Whatever I want, go and get it..."

　　After a while, she half covered her mouth and laughed.

　　"Pfft ha ha ha, Shinichi-kun sure is interesting~ and accountant Ichika or something, this title is too surreal, isn't it? quite odd..."

　　After laughing in a low voice for a while, she looked around and found that everyone had spread out and headed towards the shelf they wanted to browse. Only she stood there, choosing a random direction and walking briskly.

　　"That's what Shinichi-kun said, buy a pillow and go home~"

　　...

　　Shinichi crouched down and carefully looked at the cup holder in front of him.

　　There are only disposable paper cups in the forest school committee meeting room. For the sake of protecting the environment and cleanliness, if you want to drink tea, you have to have your own glass. Now that there are public funds that can be embezzled openly, Shinichi won't take them from home and plans to buy new ones directly.

　　He had already chosen the material and shape of the teacup to choose, and now he was choosing the color.

　　Shakespeare once said, black or white, that is the question.

　　The most important thing in choosing something is to use it smoothly and look pleasing to the eye, and while the teacup is also easy to hold, these two colors are both pleasing to the eye, making it difficult to choose.

　　"Which one is better..."

　　"Black, suits Shinichi."

　　Miku squatted beside him, stared at the black teacup seriously, and quickly came to a conclusion.

　　Shinichi asked a question: "Why is it black? Is it because it is resistant to dirt? By the way, when did you come here?"

　　"Just now, Shinichi chose very carefully." Miku answered lightly, in a soft voice, "I think black and white are both suitable for you... But if you really want to choose..."

　　She took the black tea cup, and looked at Shinichi.

　　After a while, she stretched out her hand, picked up the teacup and handed it to him.

　　"I still think black is the color that best suits Shinichi."

　　"Oh..." Shinichi accepted the teacup without response, held it for a moment, and then asked, "Why isn't it white? Is it because my heart is black? Or because of my hair?"

　　"No."

　　Miku shook her head, she lowered her eyes slightly, and said softly.

　　"Because... Black is the most powerful and tolerant color."

　　Not easily changed by others, but people who associate with her are easily changed.

　　Draws clear lines with other people, but subconsciously makes people want to be closer to her.

　　 Miku believes that the color that suits her best is black.

　　White could not express her efforts and intentions which were always silent.

　　"Besides that..."

　　——Now, she was beside him, and there was no one near them.

　　The atmosphere is calm and the atmosphere is good.

　　She squeezed her fingers together tightly, the original low courage returning again.

　　Is her face getting red? She does not know.

　　Miku only knew that there were some things she wanted to tell him now, and she couldn't delay for a moment.

　　If she didn't say it, she might be too embarrassed to say it later.

　　If she doesn't say it, she might later regret not saying it.

　　So while the courage is still there and there is another chance, go ahead and tell him!

　　"Shinichi!"

　　Miku suddenly stretched out her hand, and by holding Shinichi's shirt with her fingertips, her face approached him without hesitation

　　Shinichi could only slightly tilt his head back, but Miku's lips seemed to glow like honey, and the fragrant breath she exhaled made people slightly dizzy.

　　"W-what is it?"

　　The distance that was so close caused Shinichi's thoughts to stop for a moment, and his heart beat faster.

　　(In that case, could she...)

　　Miku also felt hot in her ears, but she didn't back down, but closed her eyes, exhausted all her strength, and said everything she wanted to say.

　　"I..."

　　"Helping you buy clothes!"

　　"I just saw it and thought it would suit you so I bought it… Please, take it!"

　　Miku held out the bag hidden behind straight back, her fingers trembled slightly, and she lowered her head not daring to see Shinichi's expression.

　　It was probably the most shy thing she'd ever done in her life.

　　Seeing her like that, Shinichi's nervous expression faded, but he still remained a little speechless.

　　But just a piece of clothing? It was the same as a confession, it would cause people to misunderstand...