After meeting up with Emi, we both headed to the school gate. As soon as we asked for permission, we were able to leave. Since it was the weekend, it was a fairly common sight to see kids hanging out with their friends or lovers. This made me wonder if, from other people's point of view, Emi and I looked like a couple. As we walked along the sidewalk, I looked up at the sky, noticing the many clouds that covered the sun.

The weather was partly cloudy, and it would probably rain later. However, since this was weather that I particularly liked, I didn't care much about it. But in the end, I knew that this was not the best weather to go out with someone. While I was thinking about this, Emi spoke from my side.

"So... do you have any plans for where we will go?"

Emi asked as she glanced at me. Hearing her words, I started thinking about where we should go. To tell you the truth, I didn't make any previous plans. After all, I think we should decide together what we want to do or where we want to go.

"Actually, I didn't plan anything beforehand. I think we should decide together where we want to go"

I said as I turned my gaze to Emi. Hearing my words, Emi nodded her head, seeming to agree with my decision. As we walked, Emi and I talked about many things. I told her about my parents and my sister. I also told her how my sister, even being younger, was already quite smart for her age. Emi sometimes also told me about some things that happened in her childhood. She told me about the time her brother put a frog in the maid's room.

Hearing this, I imagined that she was referring to Lucas, since Albert didn't seem to be the kind of person who would do that. Once we arrived in the center of town, Emi and I started walking until we stopped at some kind of restaurant. It was possible to see from afar that this was not a fancy restaurant or one that served award-winning food, but it still seemed to be a nice place. This was one of the restaurants I used to frequent.

"Would you like something to eat?"

I asked. Hearing my question, Emi nodded, and soon she and I entered the place. As soon as we entered, a bell above the door rang, and soon a waitress came towards us.

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"Oh, it's a pleasure to see you again"

Said the waitress with a smile on her face.

"Follow me, please"

She said, starting to walk towards a table. Emi and I followed her, and soon we arrived at a table that overlooked the outside of the establishment. Of course, the glass came from my stores. From what I have been seeing while walking around the kingdom, almost every store has glass.

As soon as Emi and I sat down at the table, the waitress handed us a menu, and soon Emi and I started looking at the different dishes the place offered. As I had come here a few times before, I already had a pattern of what I used to eat, so it was pretty quick for me.

"I'll have those two"

I said, pointing to two plates. Hearing my words, the waitress took a quick look and wrote it down in her notebook. Meanwhile, Emi was still browsing the different plates. She didn't seem to know what to choose. Seeing this, I decided to try to help her.

"Are you unsure about what to choose?"

I asked, looking at Emi. Upon hearing my question, Emi's cheeks turned a little red, and she nodded her head.

(Damn, I made her embarrassed)

I thought, realizing my mistake.

"It's okay. The first time I came here, I was a little lost too"

I said, turning my menu over to Emi.

"You like sweet things, don't you? How about this?"

I suggested, pointing to some desserts. As soon as she saw what I was showing, Emi's eyes lit up, and she nodded her head, indicating that she wanted that. Seeing this, the waitress put on a soft smile and took down Emi's order as well.

"Alright, I have taken your orders. Please enjoy your time while they are being prepared... by the way, your boyfriend is quite nice for caring about you, isn't he, ma'am?"

As soon as the waitress said this, she walked away toward the counter. She was probably going to place our orders so they could start being prepared. While this was happening, both Emi and I avoided each other's gaze. Although the atmosphere was a little weird for some reason, I didn't find it bad.

After a few minutes of silence between the two of us, an oddly pleasant atmosphere had formed. The waitress returned, bringing our plates on a tray. As soon as she placed the plates on our table, she began to walk away again.

"Please enjoy your meal"

She said with a soft smile as she walked away. After that, it was just Emi and me at the table. It's not like there were no people around, but for some reason, at that moment, there seemed to be only the two of us in the place. It was a strange but at the same time pleasant feeling. Emi took the small spoon that was on top of her sundae and started to eat.

Every time she took a bite, her expression quickly changed to a small smile, showing that she was enjoying what she was eating. Seeing this, I was inwardly relieved since she didn't seem to be bored. After that, I also started to eat what I ordered, and soon Emi and I were talking while eating. At that moment, I noticed that Emi was smiling more than usual, which made me quite happy.