I, Who Was Ridiculed as a “Video Game Otaku and Creepy” and Dumped by My Childhood Friend, Was Actua

Chapter 17

Dinner Date?

Translated by NotBlueYet
Edited by Kingavent

As I recall, there was a restaurant nearby that specialized in pasta.

“Is this okay?”

We leave the coffee shop and walk a few minutes to our destination.

“Yes, it’s fine. Ryo-san knows a lot of stores, doesn’t he?”

“Well, I’m a local.”

I’ve lived here since I was born, so I know where everything is.

“Welcome.”

A woman in a waitress’ uniform calls out to me as I enter the restaurant.

“A table for two of you?”

“Yes, there are two of us.”

“Please take any available seat.”

The restaurant was not crowded, but it was not empty either.

We sat down at a table in the back.

“Have you decided?”

Rio was seriously looking at the menu.

“I think I’ll have this one with a lot of cheese on it.”

“It’s good.”

I think many girls like cheese.

“Have you decided on anything, Ryo-san?”

“Yes, I’m going to have this Japanese pasta.”

I press the button on the table to call the waiter.

“Yes, please.”

The lady from before comes to take my order.

“I would like one tomato cheese pasta and one Japanese style pasta, please.”

“Yes, sir. We can also include a beverage with your order.”

“I’ll have an iced coffee. How about you?”

“Iced tea, please.”

After finishing the order, the lady said, “Please wait a moment,” and left.

“I’m sorry, I feel like I’m being selfish.”

“What are you talking about?”

“You know, I’m aiming for the world championship.”

Then, Rio took a sip of water.

“I was very happy with Rio-san’s proposal. Besides, I think that the two of us can be the world’s top team.”

I know this because I won the world championship once.

The key will be to work well together.

But it will come naturally if we spend more time together in the future.

“I like that.”

Rio said with a smile like a blooming flower.

I was drawn in by her smile.

“Is there something on my face?”

“No, I’m sorry, it’s nothing.”

Rio’s voice made me look away.

“I’m embarrassed when you stare at me like that, no matter how cute I am!”

“That, if you say so yourself. Well, it’s cute though.”

I said casually, and Rio’s face turned red.

“I’m sorry to keep you waiting. Tomato cheese pasta and Japanese style pasta.”

At that moment, our order arrived.

“Iced coffee and iced tea. Is that all you ordered?”

“Yes, that’s fine.”

“Then, please enjoy your meal.”

The waiter put down the slip and left.

“Shall we eat?”

“Yes.”

I handed Rio a fork.

“Thank you. Itadakimasu.”

“Itadakimasu”

We started eating pasta.