In a private room at the restaurant.
As Lin finished speaking.
Kasumigaoka Utaha slowly opened her eyes, her face flushed as she shot Lin a charmingly annoyed glance, pretending to be cross:
"What kind of compensation is this? You're clearly the one taking advantage of me."
"I didn't even agree. Who said you could just kiss me, junior?"
"Believe it or not, I could call the police and have you taken into custody."
"Besides, that was my first kiss."
A hint of shyness appeared in her eyes as she spoke.
"Scary, but I don't believe you'd have the heart to let me be detained."
Hearing this, the corner of Lin's mouth lifted, and he gave a sly smile. "Actually, it was my first kiss too, Utaha. You didn't lose out."
Hmm, today's first kiss.
No, wait, I think I already gave today's first kiss to Akasha.
Then I'll just have to use tomorrow's first kiss on credit.
"How is that the same thing?"
Kasumigaoka Utaha couldn't help but give him another light, annoyed look.
"Wait a minute..."
A delayed realization dawned on her.
Her eyes narrowed with suspicion:
"You said it was your first kiss too, so why were you so skilled?"
She stared straight into Lin's eyes.
As if trying to see through him and uncover the truth.
During the kiss just now, she, with no experience, had been led by Lin the entire time. His proficiency didn't seem like that of a first-timer at all.
Hearing Kasumigaoka Utaha's piercing question, Lin's heart skipped a beat, but his expression remained calm as he smiled composedly:
"Maybe I'm just a natural."
"You know, Utaha, I'm a super genius, so it's only reasonable that I'd master kissing techniques quickly, right?"
"Really?"
Kasumigaoka Utaha's beautiful, wine-red eyes narrowed slightly.
She remained skeptical.
Their eyes met. Lin nodded calmly. "Of course. If you don't believe me, let me feel your heart as I say it."
"'Feel my heart...'"
Kasumigaoka Utaha froze for a moment.
Then she instantly understood what Lin meant. Her pretty face blushed, and she shot him a bashful, annoyed glance.
She subconsciously retorted:
"Looks like my junior isn't even trying to hide his perverted desires anymore. Go ahead and touch it, if you dare."
The words had barely left her lips.
She immediately realized her mistake. Oh no, she thought.
Sure enough, the next moment.
"Alright."
A smirk formed on Lin's lips, and he reached out.
"!!!"
Kasumigaoka Utaha's eyes went wide, her mouth falling slightly agape. She stared, stunned, at the hand on her chest.
Her face instantly turned the color of a ripe peach.
Just then, Lin suddenly pulled his hand back.
"Someone's coming."
Knock, knock, knock.
There was a knock on the door.
Kasumigaoka Utaha snapped back to her senses.
She quickly covered her chest with both hands and gave Lin a glare filled with embarrassment.
She hurried back to her seat and sat down.
"Come in."
Lin called out to the door.
"Excuse me for the intrusion."
The voice of a restaurant employee came through, and the door opened.
A staff member brought in the drinks they had ordered.
The food would take a little more time.
After the staff member left.
Lin looked at Kasumigaoka Utaha, his gaze automatically landing on her chest.
"...Pervert!"
Kasumigaoka Utaha saw Lin grinning at her, his eyes sweeping over her magnificent chest.
A strange sensation lingered on her chest.
A sort of tingling numbness.
Her face, which had cooled down slightly, began to burn again, turning bright red.
She couldn't help but glare at Lin and mutter the curse shyly.
How could she have forgotten?
Lin was a man of action; if he said he'd do something, he'd do it.
And she had actually given him the opportunity.
Hearing her, Lin chuckled. "That's great. Scold me some more."
"If you're still not satisfied, you can take off your shoes and step on me a few times with your black-stockinged feet."
Kasumigaoka Utaha: "..."
Fine, fine, so that's how you want to play.
She shot Lin an exasperated look, her face still red, and said irritably:
"You're looking for a reward, aren't you? Not happening."
"What a shame."
Lin feigned a look of disappointment.
The lunch hour slipped away amidst their playful flirting and bickering.
Over half an hour later.
At 12:20.
Having eaten and drunk their fill, Lin and Kasumigaoka Utaha left the restaurant.
The two of them arrived at Chidorigafuchi.
Their hands intertwined, they strolled leisurely along the path by the lake.
There was almost no one else around.
Because it was still lunchtime.
Kasumigaoka Utaha tilted her head up slightly, her gaze resting on Lin.
The midday sun spilled over his shoulders.
His perfect, chiseled profile came into her view.
She couldn't help but stare, mesmerized.
Although she wasn't some love-struck fool.
But when faced with the person she liked, who also happened to be incredibly handsome, she couldn't help but develop a bit of that trait.
Even if it was directed at only one person.
This must be what they call 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder' in China.
Lin noticed Kasumigaoka Utaha's gaze, turned to look at her, and their eyes met. He smiled faintly.
"Like what you see?"
"...Very handsome."
Kasumigaoka Utaha snapped out of her daze.
A slight blush crept onto her pretty face, but the corners of her mouth couldn't help but lift into a smile.
She stopped walking and looked at Lin.
"What is it?"
Seeing this, Lin also stopped, and they stood facing each other.
Kasumigaoka Utaha asked with a smile:
"What is our relationship now?"
Lin smiled slightly. "Boyfriend and girlfriend, of course."
Joy blossomed in Kasumigaoka Utaha's heart. The curve of her lips deepened involuntarily, unable to hide her happiness.
But she blinked and added:
"But... you haven't actually confessed to me yet, junior."
Lin's eyes twinkled as he replied with a smile, "Why can't it be you who confesses to me, Utaha?"
"Eh...?"
Kasumigaoka Utaha was taken aback.
Then she smiled and said:
"But isn't it usually the guy who confesses to the girl?"
Lin chuckled. "You said it yourself—usually."
"We're not usual."
"So let me ask you, Utaha. Who do you think likes the other more? Me liking you, or you liking me?"
"Uhh..."
Kasumigaoka Utaha blinked, brought her hands up in front of her, and gently pinched her chin with her right hand, a thoughtful expression on her face.
Seeing this, Lin smiled.
"Does it really require that much thought?"
Kasumigaoka Utaha's eyes shifted.
She said pensively:
"Then... I suppose I'll have to say I like you a little more, junior."
Her face flushed slightly as she said it.
Being forward was one thing,
but being shy was still being shy.
"There you have it."
Hearing this, the corner of Lin's mouth curled up as if a scheme had succeeded.
Kasumigaoka Utaha: "?"
Lin continued with a smile, "Since you like me a little more, Utaha, it's only natural that you should be the one to confess."
"Ah..."
Kasumigaoka Utaha was stunned.
She gave Lin a slightly helpless glance before finally smiling and saying:
"Alright then, junior... will you be my boyfriend?"
"Of course. I'd be honored."
Lin smiled and nodded.
Hearing his words, a happy smile spread across Kasumigaoka Utaha's face.
She and Lin had finally made their relationship official.
Lin reached out and pulled Kasumigaoka Utaha into his arms, whispering softly:
"So, Utaha, will you be my wife forever?"
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