Tokyo: My Girlfriend

They boarded a train bound for the Nasu region. Since Tokyo was still some distance from Kabasaki, Shinichi Kitagawa and Haruna Kasuga agreed to travel together towards the middle.

Choose a fun place for your first date, and the Nasu area has plenty of hot springs, delicious food, art galleries, and the like.

On the bus, Shinichi Kitagawa asked Haruna Kasuga where she was.

The other party sent him a location and a message.

Haruna-nee (Haruhi Haruna): "They should arrive before noon."

Shinichi Kitagawa was surprised that she was faster than him. He was actually closer. Did she take a taxi and leave earlier?

Afterwards, the other party even sent me a half-body photo.

Haruhi Hina was dressed quite maturely today, wearing cropped pants, a light yellow short-sleeved shirt, and a white jacket.

A delicate silver necklace dangled from her fair neck, giving her a more mature, adult-like feel than a student's youthful vibe.

Knowing the other person's age, Shinichi Kitagawa dressed more maturely today.

The clothes are all in solid colors, so that it won't feel awkward when we hold hands and go shopping later.

Around 10 a.m., Shinichi Kitagawa finally arrived at the agreed-upon location.

However, I didn't see Haruhi Hina. I was just about to send her a message to ask where she was.

Then I saw a familiar, beautiful figure climbing a tree in the park in the distance.

That outfit is clearly that of Haruhi Hina.

Haruhi Haruna wasn't climbing a very tall cherry blossom tree; there were branches she could grab onto. Two kittens were meowing on the tree, seemingly unsure how to get down.

Haruhi Hina's face was full of tension: "Don't be afraid, your older sister is here to save you."

She grabbed a branch with her left hand, placed one foot on the trunk, and stretched out her right hand to reach the kitten standing at the farthest point on the branch.

After some effort, they finally managed to hug each other.

Just as she was about to pick up the other one, she lost her balance due to nervousness.

Fortunately, there were many branches, and she could easily grab any branch to avoid falling. However, at the same time, another kitten accidentally slipped and fell as well.

Out of the corner of her eye, Haruhi saw this and instinctively abandoned her own safety, choosing instead to save another kitten with the hand that could have been gripping the tree trunk.

He held both cats in his arms, but then he fell backward, crashing down with the cherry blossoms on the tree.

I landed with a sharp pain, but then I realized it didn't hurt that much?

He turned around and saw someone carrying him in a princess carry. The person's face surprised him: "Shinichi-kun?!"

Shinichi Kitagawa had just witnessed the whole thing and quickly ran over to take her from below.

"Are you alright?" He asked, embarrassed. "What just happened? I saw you could clearly grab the tree trunk, why did you choose to hug the cat instead?"

The kitten in Haruhi Hina's arms was startled and ran away from her, not to express any gratitude.

However, instead of being disappointed, Haruhi Hina smiled and said to Kitagawa Shinichi, "I was just trying to keep the kitten from getting hurt."

"This cherry blossom tree isn't very tall... even if a cat falls, it won't be hurt. But it's Hina-san, a grown woman, who knows what might happen if she falls."

"Hehe...sorry for making you worry." Haruhi Hina laughed awkwardly and didn't say anything more. Her face flushed as she realized what they were doing and she whispered, "Put me down, a lot of people are watching if we keep holding each other like this."

Indeed, quite a few people around them cast curious glances. Kitagawa Shinichi put her down, and Haruhi Hina quickly smoothed her long hair and the flower petals stuck to her clothes, asking shyly:

"When did Shinichi arrive? I didn't even see him."

"You just arrived, but Hina-san must have been here a long time ago, right? You're much earlier than the agreed time. Don't say anything like you just arrived too."

Haruhi Hina coughed, then straightened her back and struck a mature pose: "After all, I'm the older sister, so how can I keep Shinichi waiting for me? Of course I have to leave as soon as possible."

"Miss Hina really does like to act mature."

A little embarrassed, she puffed out her cheeks and pouted, pointing at the other person's forehead with her finger: "What do you mean by pretending to be mature? I've already graduated from university, you can't talk about me like that!" She held up a finger and waved it logically:

"Moreover, in a relationship like Shinichi's, where the older sister is older, the younger brother is more likely to take care of him. That's a cute trait of being an older sister girlfriend. So, I'll pay for today's date to repay Shinichi for saving my life."

Shinichi Kitagawa thought she was really cute, both pretty and adorable. Could anyone not like a girl like that? "We agreed last time that I would treat you."

Haruhi Hina winked flirtatiously: "It's all the same, why do boyfriends and girlfriends need to care about these things?"

Kitagawa Shinichi extended his hand, ceasing his argument with her. He knew he would be the one paying more for the date later. It wasn't that men didn't like spending money on women, but rather that they had to consider whether the woman was worth it.

Hina-san is clearly a true gem.

He extended his hand: "Shall we begin? Let's start our date today."

Haruhi Hina, who had been feeling rather smug, became shy again when she saw that hand, and slowly placed her slender, jade-like hand on it.

When the warmth of hands touches the skin, it feels as if the distance between two people's hearts also grows closer.

They walked forward shoulder to shoulder, their bodies entwined in an intimate embrace.

Shinichi Kitagawa reminded everyone: "Next time, it's most important to pay more attention to your own safety. You really gave me a fright just now."

Haruhi Hina blushed and bit her lip, her voice gentle: "I know, I've already apologized, so please forgive me, sister."

She took the initiative to link arms with Shinichi Kitagawa.

The two spent the afternoon visiting many places, strolling through the streets, buying snacks, having lunch, and watching a movie.

These are some very basic scenarios for dating.

However, the emotional value that Haruna Kasuga brought to these simple dates far exceeded Shinichi Kitagawa's expectations.

For example, she seemed a little reserved last time, but this time she was completely relaxed.

She seemed to genuinely have the awareness of an older sister, always feeding herself during meals: "Ah~ Shinichi-kun, open your mouth, eat slowly, be careful it's hot."

She would calculate prices when buying things, one hand linked with his arm, the other resting on her chin in deep thought.

"This toy is a bit expensive. Since it was a gift from Shinichi, maybe we shouldn't buy something so pricey? It's not like I necessarily need to play with these things. Or how about I just pay for it myself?"

"If you're paying, then it's practically a gift from me to Hina-san..."

And after walking around for a while, she would find a place to sit down, pat her thigh with a smile, and say, "Shin-kun, would you like to lie on my lap for a while? We've been walking around for over two hours. I can even clean your ears while I'm at it~ It'll feel really good."

Shinichi Kitagawa, of course, still really enjoyed the last activity, lying on the bench with his head resting on the other person's soft thighs.

Haruhi Hina smells really good, but not like perfume; it's a very pleasant scent.

Enjoying the tickling sensation in his ears with his eyes closed, Shinichi Kitagawa remarked, "It's truly unbelievable that there are girls like Hina in the world; you'd be looking for a needle in a haystack."

Haruhi Hina was embarrassed by the praise: "Don't exaggerate like that. These are just some very basic things. I've never been in a relationship before, and I only know that you have to be open and honest with your boyfriend. So please forgive me if I don't do something right."

Shinichi Kitagawa was even more smitten: "I don't see anything wrong with what she did... In my opinion, Hina-san's girlfriend power is off the charts."

Haruhi Hina hesitated, unsure of what to say, feeling quite shy...

Shinichi Kitagawa lay flat on his back, opening his eyes but only able to see half the sky; the other half was blocked by mysterious mountains. "But I can rest with my head on Hina-san's lap. Would Hina-san like to rest for a bit later?"

"Didn't we just watch a movie? I've rested enough in the theater, and..." she blushed, "and it's weird for a girl to rest her head on a boy's lap, isn't it?"

"What's strange about it?"

"It's just really weird."

"Um?"

Shinichi Kitagawa looked up at her, and she looked down at him in return.

Haruhi Hina recalled that before setting off today, she had actually chatted with her best friend, Tamura Kyoko, about something, and you can imagine what they talked about.

Kyoko Tamura is a carnivore-type best friend.

Haruhi Hina's ears turned bright red: "What time is Shinichi-kun going back this afternoon? If you're going back, don't miss the last train."

"Does Hina-san have anything planned for tomorrow?"

Haruhi Hina paused for a moment: "I don't have anything to do... As you know, I'm studying at a training institution right now, so I have plenty of time on weekends." She even brought her phone charger and cosmetics like lipstick, just in case she needed them overnight.

just in case.

"In that case, Hina-san, would you like to go for a soak in the hot springs tonight? The hot springs here are quite famous; they're said to wash away all the accumulated fatigue."

Haruhi Hina realized what he meant, though she wasn't entirely sure: "B-yes, that's fine, but you're not going home tonight?"

Shinichi Kitagawa and Hina Kasuga's eyes met, and they were both suddenly amused by the atmosphere.

Shinichi Kitagawa smiled and looked to the side: "Let's talk about it after we've finished soaking."

"That's true..." Haruhi Hina replied softly with a smile, biting her lip lightly, "Let's talk about it after we've soaked in the hot spring."

Will Shin-il and I do *that* tonight?

H's matter.