"Sorry to make you wait."
"Ah, it's fine." Chizuru, who had just talked with Sumi, quickly stopped as she showed her genuine and loving smile at Nifuji, who had returned.
"I have made the order. It will be sent to us."
Nifuji said as he sat next to Chizuru again.
"Thanks~!"
Chizuru quickly linked her arms with his, leaned on him for comfort, and tightly wrapped his arm around her, but as she did so, she smelled an unfamiliar scent.
This scene... it was the scent of a female.
How did she know that?
It was because the scent was light, refreshing, yet cute, reminding her of the blooming hydrangeas on rainy days, yet despite how beautiful that flower was, it was poisonous.
However, Chizuru didn't say anything about it and just rubbed her body against him as if trying to erase the scent of the vixen from his body.
Yup, a vixen.
This was how she saw this woman, who left her scent on Nifuji, and she knew that, even if he didn't do anything, he would become a target, given how handsome he was.
'Fortunately...'
If she didn't dress up, she was afraid that women around her would come to Nifuji, like the scent of a weak boyfriend being looked down on by bullies, who wanted to get close to his woman.
Yup, if Chizuru dressed as usual, the straightlaced, virgin-like vibe, she knew that the women around wouldn't be merciful, and they would come toward Nifuji as bees moved toward flowers, wishing to pat their lower bodies against the flowers, pollinating them.
"Hey, instead of being with those losers, you should stay with us."
Somehow, Chizuru could imagine such a scene, but as her beauty was obvious, no one was stupid enough to target Nifuji; they knew they couldn't compete with her directly, so they could only attack her in secret, which made them despised.
"What's wrong?" Nifuji asked with a doubt.
"Nothing~!"
"...."
Sumi only lowered her head, afraid to meet their gaze.
"By the way, when can you go on a date with Sumi?" Chizuru suddenly asked.
"...seriously?"
"Seriously."
Nifuji stared at Chizuru, hoping to see that she was lying, but her eyes were clear, without a doubt, leaving him even more speechless as he wondered what kind of situation he was in.
"We have talked this over, and I agree."
"What about you, Sakurasawa-san?" Nifuji looked at Sumi, hoping to see that her answer might change if he asked her.
After all, he knew how dumb Chizuru was, and despite how elegant Chizuru appeared, she wasn't that smart and also naive.
Yes, he knew that it was wrong of him to think this way, but once again, Chizuru was just a university student, and while she had worked hard after her grandfather passed away, she was just working at the bottom, and hadn't felt the beyond, how it felt to stand in a position above.
Moreover, instead of grinding herself, he knew that she would be living an easy life, especially when she had him, as with him, she would be protected, yet at the same time, she would become stuck in the same position, relying on him, and never think to improve.
Still, some people might say that it was okay.
After all, if that was how Chizuru was thinking, then there wouldn't be any chance of her leaving him, right?
However, like how Nifuji benefited from Chizuru, he also hoped for this relationship to benefit her, too, and it wasn't just from the finances, but also her character and self-being, which made her able to face everything even if he somehow disappeared from her life.
No, he didn't think to leave her, but in life, could one even imagine what would happen?
Even Chizuru's grandfather also never thought to pass away so early, so Nifuji, who was, despite being a protagonist, knew that he shouldn't take everything for granted, and his care, while he knew that he could take care of Chizuru as long as he lived, if he disappeared, then if she was at naive as now, what would happen?
Regardless, while Chizuru was okay with everything, if Sumi didn't say "okay," then this date was as good as over.
Why did he choose Sumi?
After all, he knew how stubborn Chizuru was, but even so, if he could make Sumi not agree to this fake date, then he knew that Chizuru wouldn't force him, so—
Sumi didn't answer him immediately, but she lowered her head as she muttered, "...you don't want to go out with him, Nifuji-san?"
"...."
Despite how low Sumi's voice was, Nifuji heard what she had said clearly. Still, when he faced those puppy-like gazes that seemed to be afraid to be abandoned, he took a deep breath and said, "Yes."
"..." Sumi and Chizuru.
"I am sorry, but Chizuru is my woman, so I have never thought of going out with other girls, and because of that, I am sorry."
Yet, without a doubt, facing his sincere apology, Chizuru's lips twitched since how could he have a face to say all of that?!
How shameless!
Did he forget that he had fucked her with Mini at the same time!?
How could he say that he didn't want to go out with any other girls except for her?!
While Nifuji was older and Chizuru also loved him, she wanted to spank him somehow, yet when she looked at Sumi, she could only slap her face, especially with how simple this girl was.
Yes, instead of Chizuru's reaction, where she knew how hypocritical Nifuji was, Sumi's eyes shone brightly as if it was her first time to see such a sincere man, and at the same time, she couldn't help but look at Chizuru with an envious gaze.
"....." Chizuru.
There were many things that Chizuru wanted to say, but while she felt quite proud due to Sumi's envy, she also had to admit that this girl needed to be taught about society, especially when she knew Sumi needed to strengthen herself, or else, she would be fooled around by a scumbag.
So, despite Nifuji's reaction, Chizuru said, "It's been decided, you two will go on a date, okay?"
"..." Sumi and Nifuji.
What the heck was happening?