Gabriel Awaits His Choice

Standing in front of Gabriel's house, Ren knocked on the door in a familiar manner.

After finishing tutoring them, he didn't stay out for long but returned promptly.

"Ah... you're back."

Opening the door and seeing Ren standing in front of it, Gabriel yawned slowly.

"Um."

Ren entered the room, took off his shoes, and was about to walk to the living room when Gabriel's voice suddenly sounded.

"Wash your hands and come back. You have something to eat."

"Yes."

After hearing the instructions, Ren went to the bathroom to wash his hands obediently, then walked to the living room.

Then, at a glance, he saw a table full of fried foods, such as fried chicken feet, chicken nuggets, french fries, and so on.

No wonder he had to wash his hands.

"Did you do this?"

Sitting beside her, Ren asked curiously while putting on his gloves again.

Gabriel had never cooked food like this before, making him a bit confused whether she cooked it herself or ordered takeout.

"Takeout. I don't know how to make this kind of food."

Gabriel took a piece of chicken, dipped it in ketchup, and immediately put it into her mouth.

"Open your mouth."

"Ah..."

Ren unconsciously opened his mouth, and Gabriel fed him with a gentle motion.

"How is it?"

"A bit cold, but it tastes pretty good."

After swallowing the chicken nugget in his mouth, Ren commented.

Fried foods like this should be enjoyed while hot.

"Stop talking. It's not because you came back late. I've been staring at these waiting for you to return."

Gabriel handed him a pair of disposable gloves and said with a hint of resentment.

"Aren't you eating?"

Ren asked while putting on the gloves.

"I am, but not much. Otherwise, when you come back, I have to watch you eat, but I can't resist."

Gabriel took a chicken drumstick and bit into it, as if venting all her dissatisfaction on the chicken drumstick.

"Sorry." Ren apologized proactively.

"It's okay, besides, I'm used to it." Gabriel shook hands with him freely, "By the way, let me remind you, I can't eat a lot of fried foods like this."

"What do you mean?"

After putting on his gloves, Ren also took a chicken leg and began to eat.

"It means you have to eat all the food I can't eat."

Gabriel put down chicken leg, took out two cans of Coke from the side, and placed one in front of her.

"I heard that eating fried chicken and drinking Coke is very refreshing. Want to try it?"

"Yes."

Ren did not refuse and planned to give it a try.

"I feel full."

Gabriel opened the Coke and took a sip, then said in surprise.

"Hm?"

Looking at the half-eaten chicken legs and the pile of fried foods on the table, Ren felt he understood something.

"Is this my punishment for coming home late?"

"If it's a punishment, it won't be that simple." Gabriel comforted, "Besides, I won't let it go..."

"What don't you want to let go of?"

Ren was a little worried about the second part of what Gabriel didn't say.

"I don't want to waste too much time on you." Gabriel quickly made up a reason, "If I have time to punish you, why don't I use it to have fun."

"Um."

Ren felt her explanation made sense.

"By the way, why did Kirisu Sensei call you to the office?"

As if trying to hide something, Gabriel quickly changed the topic.

"She told me something, saying that if I encounter difficulties, I can ask for her help."

Ren briefly recounted what happened in the office.

"Kirisu Sensei is a good teacher."

After roughly understanding the cause and effect, Gabriel felt a bit emotional.

At the same time, she felt more and more that Mafuyu was reliable.

"Wait a minute, according to your words, you haven't been to the office for a long time, so why didn't you return to class until the bell rang?"

And Ren returned with Itsuki.

She didn't ask this question; she just thought about it in her heart.

"I met Itsuki in the corridor and chatted with her for a while." Ren didn't hide anything.

"No wonder."

This way, it made sense.

"Ahem... Kamikawa, is there any place you want to visit recently?"

After resolving her doubts during the day, Gabriel chose to go straight to the main issue.

"Yes, I do."

Ren's answer was quite decisive.

"I have time this weekend and can spend the day with you."

Gabriel pretended to be casual and suggested this idea casually.

"Really?" Ren looked very surprised.

"Of course, it's true. I don't need to lie to you." Gabriel stated a reason she had long thought about. "Also, spending the day with you is just a gift in return for the game console you gave me. You don't have to think too much about it."

"Can I give you a gift and let you play with me for a day?"

In terms of playing, Ren has a very strong understanding and quickly grasped the key points.

"Don't think about it. I just want to go out this weekend, so I'll accompany you." Gabriel refused.

If Ren really concluded that as long as he gave her a gift, she would go out to play with him, then he would definitely mercilessly give her that gift and then be forced to go out with him all the time.

It's really sad to think about it.

Thinking about it carefully, it's not too sad, is it?

"All right."

Although he didn't get the answer he wanted, Ren wasn't too disappointed. Fortunately, Gabriel was willing to go on a date with him for a day.

"It's up to you to decide where you want to go this time. I won't mind. It's the last weekend before I leave. You should choose a place carefully."

The reason she said this was to let him choose the place he most wanted to visit at this stage, so the chance of making him smile might be greater.

"Can I think about it?"

Ren felt the pressure from her words and couldn't make a decision immediately.

Before, he could casually mention many places he wanted to visit.

"Don't worry, it's not too late to tell me your answer on Friday." Gabriel asked him to relax, "Of course, if you don't tell me, you can keep it a secret. I don't care."

"I will choose carefully." Ren said.

Gabriel smiled and said, "Then I'll look forward to the place you choose."