The comments section all think I'm a really good person.

But, for some reason, she couldn't bring herself to say anything too harsh when faced with that face.

She was very clear in her mind that the other person was not her Ayuan. From the very beginning, the image of the BOSS was distinctly different from that of Ayuan.

Even if they look exactly alike, they are still two different people.

Taking a deep breath to calm herself, Koizumi Saki, despite feeling increasingly agitated, had to admit that, setting aside their personal grudges, this method seemed to be the most feasible.

So she agreed.

However, another layer of confusion arose in my mind.

She recalled what the BOSS had said to her when they first met, and couldn't help but frown: "Didn't you say that you couldn't leave the Silver Court?"

It's true that the BOSS's identity makes it difficult to leave the Silver Court, and because of the world's recognition, this has gradually become a rule that binds the BOSS.

That's why she's been staying here these past few days.

Once they go outside, even this inner demon card might be destroyed by the world's consciousness.

“Well, about that…” the BOSS drawled out, then laughed.

Compared to his previous affected smile, it now had a more refreshing, youthful quality.

She just stared at Saki Koizumi, reached out her hand, her clear eyes reflecting the other's back, her tone revealing neither panic nor expectation.

The boss said, "Miss Kamina, take my hand and lead me out."

As long as he takes advantage of Koizumi Saki's privilege as the "protagonist," and essentially goes out as the Silver Garden BOSS, even if he reverts to his own appearance, the world will not recognize him as Kita Kirihara.

In that case, she can leave temporarily and stay with Saki in her current capacity.

As long as Saki holds her hand.

Don't let go of me.

Kita Kirihara's gaze toward Koizumi Saki carried a fear she herself couldn't quite explain.

203. A Date with the Silver Garden Boss

Hold hands.

A gesture that will manifest in different ways depending on the level of intimacy between the two people holding hands.

When lovers hold hands, they can clearly feel the differences between each other, including the roughness or softness of the skin, the thickness and length of the fingers, whether the palms are moist and smooth, or the temperature of the hands.

Saki Koizumi doesn't like getting too close to strangers.

However, the other party insisted that physical contact was necessary to take them away from the Silver Garden, and holding hands was more acceptable to them than being carried in a princess carry or on their back...

Saki Koizumi reluctantly grasped the hand extended by the Silver Garden Boss.

The other person handed over their left hand, perhaps because it simulated A Yuan's physical condition, and even the feel of the hand was completely the same.

The scar on his palm, in particular, was very vivid to the touch.

Saki Koizumi felt somewhat uncomfortable, and the hand she was holding emanated a chilling heat from the point of contact with her skin.

Her palms quickly became damp, and the tension made it difficult for her to hear what the BOSS was saying.

Seriously... that's enough!

Even though I was just going out with someone I dislike, I felt inexplicably tense, which was really annoying.

Saki Koizumi's expression was visibly gloomy.

However, the boss walking beside her was in a very good mood.

She instinctively wanted to hold Koizumi Saki's hand tightly, but realizing that it was inappropriate for her to do so, she restrained herself and focused on planning the upcoming date.

That's right, the BOSS cared more about this date than any of the other members.

After all, it was a rare and genuine date with Saki, a trip to the amusement park together.

She had already started planning this day long before she proposed the date.

The reconstructed body is almost finished. Thanks to Carol's help, it should be completed tonight.

She had already done what she was supposed to do. Her previous arrangement of the Silver Garden members to go on dates with Koizumi Saki was not only intended to buy some time, but also overlapped with the reasons Koizumi Saki had given.

Through this method, she gradually recovered the parts of her memory that she had deleted, piecing together a more complete version of herself.

After today, I should return to my original body.

A healthier body that can last longer for Saki...

As they were walking, the boss's thoughts were jolted by the noise coming from the opposite direction, and with Koizumi Saki also stopping in her tracks, he finally snapped out of his reverie.

She looked down and saw that Saki Koizumi was staring at the ice cream stand by the roadside, looking as if she couldn't walk away, and she couldn't help but laugh.

Saki really is...

So, the boss thoughtfully bought a double-ball set for both Koizumi Saki and himself.

Before they even started sightseeing, the two sat down by the roadside and began eating.

There weren't many people around. The BOSS sat comfortably on a bench, stretching out his legs, with Koizumi Saki eating chocolate and vanilla ice cream next to him.

As for Koizumi Saki, she wasn't really sure why the Silver Garden's boss had brought her to this crowded amusement park.

The other person seemed genuinely interested in going on a date with her, and from the beginning, they hadn't mentioned anything about A-Yuan.

...and they were still holding hands.

Saki Koizumi felt very uncomfortable, as if she were wearing handcuffs that bound the two of them together.

She held the ice cream in her left hand and rested her right hand on the middle of the bench, while the BOSS's hand rested on the back of her hand.

...That's so strange.

Saki Koizumi wasn't quite sure what the other party's intentions were, but the method to summon Ahara's soul back was in the other party's hands.

If she's not willing, the other person might use a phrase like, "Miss Kamina, you don't want Yuan to never wake up, do you?" to shut her up.

I initially thought their demands would be more unreasonable, but so far they seem reasonable and within my tolerance.

It's just a bit puzzling.

Saki Koizumi always felt that the other person didn't give her a strangely unpleasant feeling.

At least now, holding hands with the BOSS, she doesn't seem annoying at all.

At most, I feel a little uncomfortable.

As Koizumi Saki finished eating the crispy cone in her hand and tried to get up to throw away the trash, the other person instinctively grabbed her hand.

She was slightly surprised by the other person's actions, and when their eyes met, she clearly saw the panic that was not completely concealed in the other person's eyes.

The boss tried to remain calm: "Please hold on tight to me... If you don't, I'll get lost."

“…You’re a really strange person.” Koizumi Saki tried to break free, but gave up.

...Let's just keep holding hands, it won't hurt us.

Holding hands like a couple, the two visited all the convenient attractions.

Saki Koizumi found it somewhat amusing, but that was about it.

After all, the person next to her wasn't A Yuan. She was traveling with a stranger with whom she felt rather awkward, and she really had little interest in it.

On the other hand, her boss's mood visibly improved, and she even dragged Koizumi Saki along to many projects.

"Roller coasters... they're not as thrilling as flying myself. I don't know why this guy is so interested," Koizumi Saki thought to herself.

However, I still went with the BOSS.

It's unbelievable, this person is surprisingly like a child.

Still sitting on the carousel, smiling broadly, wanting to take a picture with herself.

Time flies, and before we knew it, night had fallen.

After watching the impromptu performance, Saki Koizumi yawned sleepily.

However, the BOSS beside him still looked enthusiastic and energetic.

She was still holding Koizumi Saki's hand when she checked the time and realized it was time to start the fireworks.

She suggested, "Can we go ride the Ferris wheel?"

Saki Koizumi thought it wasn't a bad idea, so she went to queue up with the boss.

Fortunately, the two made it on the last train.

Saki Koizumi had gotten quite used to having her hand held for so long.

However, it seems that many of the people queuing around us were holding hands.

Are you a couple?

Saki Koizumi looked around blankly, but the BOSS pulled her to sit in a Ferris wheel cabin.

As the Ferris wheel operates, the two can see the cabins slowly rising.

Unlike the affectionate couples in other cabins, this cabin was filled with only a slightly awkward silence.

"Today's itinerary was quite good." The BOSS seemed oblivious to the silence and Koizumi Saki's anger, and said in a relaxed and satisfied tone, "I actually really like being at a high place."

Saki Koizumi didn't respond.

The view outside the window is falling.

"If I had to die, I would probably choose to fall from the highest point... Tokyo Tower would be a good choice."

The cabin reached its highest point, and outside the window, fireworks began to roar upwards, burst forth, and scatter.

Koizumi Saki didn't quite understand what the other person meant. She stared blankly at the BOSS, and suddenly felt her hand go empty.

The boss voluntarily let go of her hand.

Then, the person's figure began to become transparent.

“I’ll head back first, Ms. Kamina.” The BOSS’s smile became ethereal, just as she had said before. As soon as she let go of Koizumi Saki’s hand, she would be forcibly sent back to the Silver Garden. “I had a great time today. Thank you for spending so much time with me.”

Seeing that Saki Koizumi still didn't understand, the BOSS kindly explained:

"Tomorrow, you will be able to see your Kita Kirihara."