The person who likes me is a yandere.

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There's just one thing that bothers me. The tickets she brought were pre-ordered. So, normally speaking, these should have been tickets she had before she lost her memory.

If this was something she owned before she lost her memory, wouldn't it be a bit inappropriate to give it to me now?

In conclusion, on the day of the date, I chose a relatively casual outfit.

No matter how much I agonize over the clothing, it's all pointless if the materials aren't high quality. Besides, I don't have that kind of skill. Therefore, I fully considered that what suits me best is the best, and I put a lot of effort into eliminating any sense of sloppiness or uncleanliness.

A red plaid shirt paired with jeans creates a simple yet stylish look.

I didn't think there was anything strange about it, but when we passed by the Shuijing family's house and he examined me, he said something like that after I had just woken up.

"Just like you on your usual day off."

"Yes, that's what I'm planning to do."

To be honest, even when I opened my eyes this morning, I considered faking illness to cancel the date. But even so, I still insisted on leaving home and coming here.

Although she had long thought I was someone she couldn't rely on, I still couldn't back down at this moment.

I arrived at the station where I had arranged to meet Tohka about fifteen minutes early.

The station seemed to be less crowded than usual today, but it was still a bit irritating to stand alone.

Not wanting others to see my anxious state, I simply put on my headphones, closed my eyes, and squatted down by the roadside.

"...Okay,...you?"

Phew... But will today's date go smoothly...?

I have absolutely no experience in this area, so you can't expect me to guide her.

"...Are you listening?"

Putting aside the failed date last time, I honestly don't know if Tohka would be upset if she was asked to eat McDonald's on a date.

"...My lord?...Is it my turn to speak?"

Thinking about it, what kind of things does Tohka like? I'm not sure what kind of stores are suitable to shop with a girl.

"Shallow language!?"

"--Oh?"

Suddenly, the music in my right ear stopped, and the surrounding noise resumed.

Opening my eyes, the first thing I saw was a pair of slender feet with mysterious curves, as white and beautiful as frost and snow.

From the knees to the ankles, the supple skin evokes the feeling of touching cold porcelain.

The exquisitely crafted soles, toes, and toenails, resembling works of art, truly caught my eye.

These are beautiful feet. They are beautiful feet no matter how you look at them.

If it were these feet, I would gladly let them crush me to death.

No, to be more accurate, it should be that it wants to be stepped on.

The feet of the Yuki-onna, known as an unparalleled beauty, must have looked like this too. (Author's note: In Japanese folklore, Yuki-onna are generally described as breathtakingly beautiful.)

Good morning, Qianyu.

"Ok?"

Hearing the greeting from above, I looked up and saw Tohka looking at me with a slightly confused expression. In her right hand was the earphone she had just pulled out of my ear, and I couldn't help but say something.

"Good morning..." A vague and ambiguous greeting.

"I've been calling you from the side since just now, but you're too slow to react."

"Ah, yes, that's right."

Like being in a warm swimming pool, I felt like I was drifting away in a dream.

I was so surprised that my mind couldn't process what was happening for a moment. Even so, my eyes were still carefully observing Tohka, who was standing in front of me.

She wore a short-sleeved undershirt with ruffles, over which she wore a dark vest, and paired it with shorts and sandals.

Her beautiful long hair flowed naturally, and she looked more fashionable today than usual.

Cute, super cute.

She's cute and quite delicate. Today's outfit suits her slender figure perfectly. She looks just like a model in a magazine.

The casual outfits I saw before were nice, but today's are even better.

And the shorts are absolutely amazing.

Compared to the "stingy" skirt of Tohka's usual school uniform, this outfit reveals much more of her lower body. Excellent!

Oh dear, what's going on? This is getting bad. Why am I only looking at feet?

No, normally I should say something in this situation. Let me think, not flattery, but a frank expression of my feelings, but I can't think of anything right now and can't express it satisfactorily.

"Um, please don't stare at me like that..." Tohka protested in a slightly weak tone, as if I had inadvertently stared at her with a very impolite look.

"Yes, is there anything strange about it?"

"No, no... absolutely not, absolutely not!"

"...Is that so?"

"Yes, but your feet are bare."

"Ok??"

Ugh, I'm such an idiot. Not only did I stare at other people's feet, but I also said it out loud! Now I'm definitely going to be considered a lecher!

"Um, Qianyu?"

"No, that's not right. There's no vulgar meaning in it! It's all positive! It means you tried your best!"

"I didn't try hard! I was just average, okay!"

Wait a minute, compared to the casual clothes I saw not long ago, and the outfit I wore on my date a year ago, today's outfit is clearly a cut above the rest.

Judging from Tohka's personality, this level of exposure today must be the result of considerable effort.

Today was at least the first time I'd seen her knees.

"...Roar—"

Upon closer inspection, I noticed a slight sheen on my knees, which prompted me to exclaim in admiration.

"Didn't I tell you not to stare like that...?"

"No, no, no! I had absolutely no intention of that!"

"I'll go put on my nylon stockings."

It seems she carried a change of clothes with her. But! Now that I've already seen her feet, she still wants to hide them? I absolutely will not allow that!

"Wait, wait! Please ignore what I said before!"

I gently grasped her elbow. The warmth of her skin seeped through my fingers; it was surprisingly high.

"Tohka, this outfit really suits you! It suits you perfectly! So cute! Super cute! Tohka is the best!"

In short, I said all the compliments that came to mind, and Tohka seemed to loosen her grip on the change of clothes a little.

"........."

"Especially those feet... ah, no, no. Hmm, the whole thing, including the feet, feels amazing! Hmm."

"...Is that so?"

Tohka, her face flushed, leaned over and confirmed the question.

"Someone as beautiful as Tohka must have an extraordinary sense of style when it comes to clothing."

"Actually, this is an outfit that Kato Megumi picked out for me a long time ago."

"Ah, ah—, I see. But it really suits you."

Yes, that's what I wanted to say. My face is so hot. I realized I was blushing. I was just complimenting my clothes, and I didn't expect to feel so shy. I looked down at my slightly dirty canvas shoes.

"Qian, Qianyu, your outfit today suits you quite well."

Tohka's ethereal words almost stunned me.

"No, no need. There's no need to comment on my outfit."

"No, I think it looks great."

Upon hearing those words, it was as if a blocked water pipe had been cleared, and I felt my energy return.

Looking up, she met the gaze of Tohka, whose white cheeks were tinged with red.

"…………".

"........."

Neither of us spoke, and silence descended silently. Like the pedals of a bicycle pushed to their limit, our breaths almost overlapped.

Chapter Thirty-Two: Bizarre Ideas

This gaze lingered on each other for a few seconds before I finally spoke.

"that."