This is not the date I wanted.

(Well, actually, even if you don’t look at the favorability, you can still see that Meng Yue has always called the other person by his surname. Her actions are not distant, but not overly intimate either. She has always maintained a wonderful sense of distance.)

Kotori thought with a wry smile.

Although she looked casual and carefree, Liangyi Mengyue was undoubtedly the most self-disciplined among all the elves. She knew better than anyone what her identity was, what she should do, and what she shouldn't do.

If you want to break through this level and further gain Mengyue's favor, it may not be possible just by going on a date with her to make her happy.

However, should we say that those involved are confused, while those who are watching can see clearly? Shidao at the scene obviously did not notice this at all.

(Well, it looks interesting. Let’s not tell him yet.)

After making up her mind, Kotori decided to watch the show from the side.

"Report to the commander, an emergency has occurred over at Mengyue!"

"What's wrong? Is there something wrong with Sister Mengyue?"

After hearing the crew's report, Kotori adjusted her state instantly and asked with a serious expression.

"No... Strictly speaking, it was Yue Dao Zhen Xing who was traveling with Meng Yue that had a problem."

"Ok?"

Kotori tilted her head in confusion.

The scene on the screen switched, and after leaving the family restaurant after lunch, Zhenxing stopped for some reason and rummaged through his backpack with a pale face.

Shidao Juniors (9)

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"So where are we going this afternoon?"

Mengyue asked Mayuki after finishing lunch at the family restaurant.

"Ah, I was going to--"

In response, Makoto reached for his bag.

(…Huh?)

Suddenly, Makoto's expression froze.

(No, no?! The amusement park ticket is missing?)

Maybe I missed it. Thinking this way, Zhen Xing searched the bag again carefully.

However, things did not go as planned. Although my wallet and keys were safely in my bag, I could not find the ticket anywhere.

Shinko couldn't help but waver a little, and her palms began to sweat uncontrollably.

(Maybe I lost it somewhere…)

"What's wrong Yue Dao, are you feeling unwell?"

After noticing Zhenxing's expression, Mengyue couldn't help but ask with some concern.

"No, it's okay."

Makoto hurriedly shook his head, trying to hide his confusion.

"Senior Liang Yi, I seem to have left something in the restaurant. Can you wait here for me?"

"I don't care. Do you need my help?"

"No need. I'll be back soon."

Perhaps not wanting to embarrass herself in front of the person she secretly loves, after answering in a pretentious tone, Shinko suppressed her anxiety and panic and moved quickly in the direction of the family restaurant.

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"Tickets to the amusement park?"

[Well, judging from his conversation with the waiter, it seems that he lost his ticket to the amusement park today.]

Kotori replied.

"That's right..."

After just sighing softly, Shidou looked at Shinko who was standing in front of the counter.

After returning to the family restaurant, Makoto first confirmed the lost items with the waiter at the counter. Although Shidou couldn't hear the conversation between the two, he could imagine the result when he saw the waiter shaking his head.

However, Zhenxing still did not give up, and ran to the seat where he and Mengyue had just eaten, checking the place where the item might have fallen. Needless to say, he checked the table and the floor, and even under the sofa.

【What perseverance! 】

If it's not in the store, it was probably lost on the street.

[Ah——then it’s basically impossible to get it back.]

[In that case, why not just go to the amusement park and buy a new one? ]

[No, no. There is a night parade at the amusement park today. Tickets are very popular. You can’t buy them without reservation.]

The crew's discussion on the bridge reached Shidao's ears through the headphones.

(By the way, it was I who suggested going on a date to an amusement park.)

Shidou thought casually.

A full-park student ticket that allows access to all the amusement facilities in the park usually costs around 3,100 yen, which is 6,200 yen for two people. Even if it is just a 1,000 yen student ticket, Makoto would have to spend at least 2,000 yen.

This is undoubtedly a huge expense for Zhenxing, who is still a high school student.

[It looks like the date will end early... Well, this is good. At least the thing you're worried about won't happen. ]

"That's right..."

Shidou spoke slowly. Just as Kotori said, if the date ended like this, there would be no risk of Mengyue's spiritual power flowing back, and his worries would disappear.

However, somewhere in his heart, Shidou couldn't convince himself so easily.

(Suppose, just suppose. If I were the one dating Meng Yue now, and I lost my ticket to the amusement park, what would happen?)

Shidou tried to question himself.

In fact, the result is obvious without thinking - nothing will happen. Even if he goes out without a coin, forgets to wear clothes, and walks naked on the street, Ratatoskr will definitely prepare cash and clothes immediately to solve all his problems.

But Zhen Xing is different. He can only save money from the food and pocket money his parents give him, and he goes all out like a gambler in order to get a chance to get close to the girl he likes.

If Shidou makes a mistake during a date, there are still many reliable partners to remedy the situation, but if a small accident happens during a date, all the efforts will be wasted.

"..."

After searching every possible place in the restaurant to no avail, the disheartened Zhenxing couldn't hold back her tears.

But soon, he wiped his tears with his sleeves, took a deep breath, and pretended to be calm and returned to Mengyue.

(Why did I have to see this scene...)

After a moment's silence, Shidou sighed with mixed feelings and spoke into the earphone.

"Kotori, can you help me find where I lost my ticket to Moon Road?"

【Shidao? 】

Kotori looked very surprised when she heard Shidou's request.

[What's wrong? Did you awaken a new sexual fetish?! Did you feel pleasure from NTR?]

"How do you think to understand like that?!"

Shidou couldn't help but complain.

[My brother... has finally reached a point of no return.]

"I'm talking about you..."

Shidou couldn't help but feel a little exhausted.

[Well, jokes aside. Why do you suddenly want to meddle in other people's business and become Cupid? ]

Is this a joke? Sighing with a helpless smile, Shidou explained,

"Well, how should I put it... If we don't get any response and it ends like this, Yue Dao will definitely be very unwilling. After all, I am his senior and I promised to support him. If he chooses to turn a blind eye like this, I will definitely not be able to sleep well in the future."

[No way...really, what a nice person you are.]

Kotori sighed unbearably and then asked again.

[So, what should I do if Sister Mengyue really likes him? ]

Hearing this, Shidou was speechless for a moment, but continued.

"I've said it before, Meng Yue is free to date whomever she wants. Even if she really likes Yue Dao, I have no right to interfere. And—"

Shidou took a deep breath and said firmly,

"Suppose I really like Meng Yue. What I should do is not to secretly trip her up when she's dating someone else. Instead, I should openly invite her out on a date to increase my favorability and make her fall in love with me from the bottom of her heart!"

[Oh——You're right, Shidou. I'm starting to think more about you.]

Kotori praised Shidou for a rare moment, and after thinking for a moment, she clapped her hands and said.

[Okay, although this is completely outside our scope of business, I will make an exception and help that junior for your sake.]

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After leaving the family restaurant, Zhenxing saw Mengyue sitting on a bench by the street waiting for him.

(Liang Yi-senpai…Okay!)

In order to prevent Mengyue from seeing his crying face, Zhenxing patted his face and walked forward with a smile on his face.

"Sorry to have kept you waiting, Ryougi-senpai."

"It's okay. I didn't have to wait long. But you, did you find the thing?"

"Hmm, hmm. I've found it..."

Makoto replied very vaguely.

"Really? Good thing we found it. Then let's go. Where are we going next?"

"Um, um - Senior."

Looking at Mengyue who was about to leave, Zhenxing hesitated for a moment, but still called out to her.

"Huh? Is there anything else?"

"Yes... I just received a call from home and I have to go home..."

Pursing her lips tightly, Zhenxing said something against her will.

When he heard Mengyue agreed to go on a date with him, he jumped out of bed with joy. In order to leave a good impression on her, he spent hours in front of the mirror picking out clothes, and even took out all his pocket money. After school, he queued for hours at the amusement park before buying a ticket in the middle of the night. When he got home, he was scolded by his parents.

Before today, he had simulated a date with Mengyue in his mind more than once, imagining the two of them playing in an amusement park, watching a lively and magnificent parade, and then in a romantic atmosphere, holding hands and confessing their feelings to each other.

I want to cry.

If conditions allowed, he really wanted to cry.

But a man doesn't cry easily. Especially crying in front of the person he likes, for him, there is nothing more humiliating than this.

"Well, what happened? So suddenly?"

Meng Yue tilted her head in confusion.

"I'm so sorry. It's rare for you to be with me, Ryougi-senpai...but I have to go back."

At this moment, Zhen Xing obviously did not have the energy to make up a reasonable excuse. He could only lower his head guiltily and apologize to Meng Yue.

(Oh, by the way, I have to apologize to Gokawa-senpai... He gave me so much advice... but I failed miserably in this area...)

(Ah... I'm so unwilling... Why am I so useless... so good for nothing...)

"I had a lot of fun today... Thank you, Ryougi-senpai."

"I see. There's something going on at home so there's nothing I can do. That's all for today. Bye - do you think I would say that?"

“Ouch—it hurts!”

Hearing Mengyue's words, Zhenxing couldn't help but make a puzzled sound, but when he looked up, he was hit on the forehead by Mengyue's finger.

"Yue Dao, you don't really think that your lame lie can fool me, do you?"