Chapter 159: Jeanne Alter Wants a Perfect Date
"But… I still want to go on another date with you."
Dragon Witch said so.
Eikou's first reaction was to think he had misheard, such a proactive invitation didn't seem like something she could say.
"Why are you looking at me with such disbelief, I was just casually inviting you, and that alone surprises you this much?!"
Saying that, Jeanne Alter looked a little embarrassed, shifting herself closer to him.
"Because today we had to bring the child along, this date basically doesn't count, no one goes on a date bringing a kid with them," Jeanne Alter stared at him and said, "that's why I want to go on another date with you later, a real date."
"That is…"
"You don't need to force yourself to say something, today cannot at all be considered a real date." She once again spoke with extreme seriousness.
Eikou thought to himself, actually I don't mind, Lily is also very cute, today was fun.
But he couldn't deny that if it was only the two of them on a date, the feeling would definitely be different.
Unexpectedly, Jeanne Alter could see right through his thoughts.
No, precisely because he had truly put in effort for Jeanne Alter, the other party understood his nature—he was very good at making others happy, clearly the type of personality that tries to please others. Even though this date wasn't as he imagined, as long as everyone had fun, he could also feel happiness from the bottom of his heart.
However, Jeanne Alter not only saw through that, but also wanted to give him a date that would satisfy his personal desires.
The giant Ferris wheel slowly rose up, their view became wide open, the entire scenery of Academy City unfolded before their eyes. In the nearly fading sunset, the clouds were dyed by the crimson glow, under the deep red sky lay a city as if sprinkled with golden leaves.
"Eikou, I know your personality… in short, I'll be generous and make it up to you with another date."
"What I will give you later, will be a perfect date, the kind of date where you won't have any complaints or concessions, that can make you happily enjoy the whole day, leaving behind no regrets at all!"
Jeanne Alter spoke seriously.
"As for the specific plan for the date, I haven't thought of it yet, but when I call you out later you absolutely must come! And then… um, that is, do you have any savings?"
"?"
Eikou froze, then heroically said: "Let me say first, a date that makes me spend money isn't from the start a date that can make me happy!"
"What are you thinking, I was just asking beforehand," she hurriedly explained, "this summer my family plans to go to the beach for a few days, do you want to come along. Going to the beach will probably cost quite a bit, if you want to go then remember to save up some more, if you don't have money I won't pay for you."
"Ah… Jeanne Alter, you want to go to the beach with me?"
"..."
Jeanne Alter's beautiful eyes only glanced at him once, her gaze seemed to say: "Why is it that every question you ask makes people feel embarrassed!"
"Whether you go or not I don't care…" she muttered softly, "but compared to spending the whole summer vacation cooped up at home, obviously going out with me will be much more fun. It's the beach!"
"Though you say that, by the time summer vacation comes it's probably only one or two months away,"
He sighed, "hopefully starting to save now isn't too late."
The giant Ferris wheel had reached its highest point, looking far out was a peaceful and beautiful utopia for Servants. When it reached the top it seemed to shake slightly, and Jeanne Alter leaned closer with the motion, her body pressing right up against his.
She tugged at Eikou's sleeve, those golden eyes shining as she gazed at him full of anticipation: "You must come…"
Looking at her adorable face filled with expectation, Eikou suddenly heard his own heartbeat, just like hers, becoming both expectant and nervous.
Thump, thump, even his face seemed to burn hot.
"U-umu… I'll try."
"Why are you suddenly so obedient, but this way it looks a little more pleasant."
Jeanne Alter turned her head in another direction, not knowing whether it was to continue looking at the scenery, or to hide her current expression.
"It's just… I was startled by your boldness all of a sudden."
Eikou said softly.
He turned his head to look at the horizon, the sunset falling onto the skyline as if molten gold.
Summer, it must be coming soon.
If he worked hard from now on, passed the final exams of the first semester, got a part-time job to earn money, then not only could he ride the motorbike together with Gawain and the others, but he could also go to the beach together with Jeanne Alter and the others.
If he could make it happen, that would definitely be one of the most unforgettable and fulfilling summer memories of his life.
…Speaking of which, if they went to the beach, wouldn't that also mean he could see Jeanne Alter and Jeanne d'Arc in swimsuits?
Good, just keep working hard in this direction!
Who said the "riding on the back seat of the motorbike" plan couldn't also mean clinging to the two Jeanne sisters in swimsuits!
...
[Around seven in the evening]
[Night gradually falls, you wave goodbye to Jeanne Alter and Jeanne Lily, then return to the student dormitory.]
[Today you played at the amusement park the whole day, your mood extremely relaxed, feeling yourself healed by those sisters.]
[You feel relaxation throughout your whole body, and receive one Encouragement Dice.]
[Jeanne Alter has promised that later she will go on another perfect date with you, but the specific time has not yet been set, you need to wait for her notice.]
[You have also promised to go on a summer beach trip together, the specific time also not yet set, but the deadline is before the summer vacation ends. Before then, in order to smoothly participate in the trip, please try to save money, at least 1500 QP.]
[Around nine at night, you play Love Sleeping 2 for a while, but still make no real progress, so you have to take a bath and go to sleep.]
[Perhaps because you thought too much during the day, at night you dream, today you unexpectedly encounter a nightmare.]
[You dreamt that you failed to make the deadline to save Yu Ji, and the other side was forever lost in the Singularity. After that, the influence of that Singularity gradually spread, causing increasingly severe effects on Chaldea Academy, with more and more students going missing, and your familiar daily life was also heavily destroyed.]
[It was only a nightmare, but enough to jolt you awake in the middle of the night, and serve as a deep warning to yourself.]
[This is a story that must absolutely not be allowed to happen, please make your best efforts.]
[Whether this semester you can smoothly step into summer, realizing all the beautiful wishes for your vacation, still depends on your efforts from here on.]
[The remaining time to save Yu Ji is only 7 days.]
The calendar slowly turned to a new square.