Snowy Date

"It's cold..."

The snow has become slimmer than before.

Even so, it is still thick.

I can imagine it staying around for another week.

Anyway, the Saturday a week after her cold has come, and as she has recovered, it is time for us to have our long-awaited date.

Footsteps are heard from behind, and so I turn back.

"Suzune... you didn't collapse today, huh?"

She bends down and catches her breath, "Sh...Shut up... hah..."

"You ran?"

"It took a while... to do my hair..."

"That seems troublesome. You made me wait 10 minutes."

"Eh? Idiot, that's not what you say... hah..."

"Just how far did you run..."

"It doesn't matter... I'm fine now."

"And why did you run?"

She looks at me in the eyes, "I didn't want to make you wait."

"That's considerate of you, though not working out."

"At least I tried. Ar you cold?"

"Very..."

"I heard clever people have more body temperature, because they use their brains a lot."

"So I'm not clever? Because I'm cold?"

"No, I'm speaking about myself."

"Of course you are... so you're not cold?"

"I'm very warm, actually."

Most likely due to running.

"You are clever, that is right. But I don't think that's the cause-"

"That aside, would you like to share my intelligent warmth?"

I sigh, "Yes... please."

"Hmm..." she clings onto my arms, "I guess there's no choice..."

"Oh?"

"It's just an apology, for making you wait. Don't misunderstand."

"Can I take it as a affectionate act?"

"L-Like I care, think what you want."

"Then, I shall take it as that."

"Jeez, just- Let's get going, okay?"

"Right."

"What do you want to do first?"

"It's your turn to plan the date today, is it not?"

She gasps, "E-Eh? Is it...?"

"You forgot?"

"I-It's alright! I have many plans in my mind anyway!"

"It's fine, if you forgot, we can just improvise."

"But..."

"You worry about little things, don't you? It's fine, a date won't be ruined by a hint of improvisation."

'I-I see..."

"Hey, Kiyotaka."

"Yes?"

"N-Nothing."

"That's interesting.

"Actually..."

"Aren't you being weird today?"

"Huh? Is that how I appear to you?"

"It's how you always appear, but enhanced today."

"Oh? And you decide to date this weird person?"

"I guess looks can be deceiving-"

She stamps my feet.

"Just a joke..."

"How many jokes do you need to say before you're satisfied?"

"No more, I hope."

"That better be the case."

"Anyway, you were asking?"

"A-Asking?"

"If it's nothing, then I'll pretend I didn't hear it."

"N-No, it's something, actually."

"Oh? What is it then?"

"Well... Kei told me... that we should play a game."

"Game, huh?"

A game for couples?

"J-Just so you know, I wasn't the one who came up with the idea! It's just... Kei keeps pestering me to play this game with you..."

"Really? If so, you didn't have a choice, didn't you?"

"Y-Yeah..."

"And? The game?"

She stutters, "T-T-Truth or Dare..."

What's this?

"I've never heard of it."

"Huh?! Have you been living under a rock?!"

"Close enough, I guess."

"Now i have to explain the rules..."

"It seems self-explanatory."

"I doubt a blockhead like you will understand it..."

"Blockhead...?"

"To give an example, I'll start. Kiyotaka."

"Yes?"

"Truth or dare?"

Huh?

"Neither?"

"That's not how it works, idiot."

"So I'm forced to pick one?"

"That's how the game works!"

"Isn't that some sort of punishment?"

"Idiot, you'll be asking me the same question..."

"Is that so?"

"Now answer, Truth or Dare?"

A dare seems troublesome...

"Truth...?"

"That means you have to answer my question truthfully."

"Or else?"

"Or else?? I guess I'll stab you if you do otherwise."

"H-Hey..."

"Just answer truthfully, it's not so hard."

"Right..."

It depends on her question, I guess.

"Then, I'll ask you now," she takes a small breath, "What do you like about me?"

What do I like about her?

That is a hard question,

But not a question I should lie about.

But, what do I like about her?

If I say something weak, such as her looks, I doubt that would be a satisfactory response.

Her sadism? I guess I'll get punished for that...

Though, if there was one thing...

"I like your broadened view of our future together, and how you wish for such future above all else. It reinforces the love and the happiness of loving within you. It further convinces me how truly fortunate I am for making such a dedicated person fall for none other but me. "

"Wha- huh?"

"To put simply, I like the love you have for me."

"Eh...?" Her face turns red. "That's... good to know..."

"Oh? You're satisfied?"

"It's the most impressive thing you said..."

"Oh really. That's nice."

"D-Don't get too cocky! It's not like you've said anything nice in the past anyway!"

"Then-" I whisper into her ears, "How about the words 'I love you'"

She moves slightly away, "Jeez, don't get carried away idiot..."

"My bad."

"But..."

"Hm?"

She suddenly dashes toward me.

"Suzune?"

I close my eyes.

What does she plan to do?

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Huh? What's this?

I feel my cheeks.

"Huh?"

"It's a reward, from your cute lover. Your cute girlfriend."

She kissed my lips.

It was as if, for a second, my face was immune to the cold.

"Reward?"

"What? Are you complaining?"

"Not at all."

"Then?"

"I'm very happy."

"Then smile!" She pulls my cheek which, I assume, is an attempt to make me smile.

"If hurfs. Lef go pwease."

"Haha! What's that?" She pulls harder.

Woah, if she pulls my cheek any longer, tears might come out.

"You look weird, Kiyotaka!"

But seeing her smile makes me want her to stretch forever.

"Eh?! Why are your eyes watery?" She finally realizes the cause, and releases, "Argh! I'm sorry."

It takes me time to adjust, "I-It's alright... I think.."

I rub my eyes.

Is this...

"Are those tears?"

"I suppose it is."

"Woah... so you do have tears?"

"Apparently so."

"S-Sorry. Did I get carried away?"

"Yes, you did. But it's fine-"

"I'm sorry... it must've hurt if it was enough to make you cry..."

"I'm not crying...

"Are you sure?"

"I'm pretty sure."

"Then, I guess it's fine..."

After strolling around the mall for a few hours, evening comes and we settle on a bench before parting ways.

I think to myself...

Maybe we can do more than this?

The school restricts us from a lot of things.

Forcing us to concentrate on ourselves academically.

What I desired coming here is exactly what I got.

A high school life.

But...

Maybe I'm being selfish, but this life has not enough freedom to make me truly express me youth.

If she's with me, the depth of youth can be discovered.

It all starts outside of this school.

And the only way out is-

"You're slacking off again..."

"Huh?"

"You really don't learn, huh?"

"No, I dont."

She sighs, "So?"

"So?"

"What were you thinking about this time? Other girls?"

"I would never."

"You seem like you would."

"I only think about you, Suzune."

"Well that's obviously not true."

"You got me."

"Pervert."

"Anyway, I was just thinking about the game we played a few hours ago."

"Oh? The Truth and dare?"

"Yes, I was wondering if I could have my turn."

"E-Eh?"

"So, Suzune. Truth or Dare-"

"Wait Wait Wait!"

"What?"

"What do you plan on doing to me!?"

"Huh...?"

"I mean, you're going to make me doing something l-l-Weird, aren't you!?

"What makes you think that?"

"Because all boys are the same..."

"You think I'm the same as 'all boys'?"

She looks into my eye, "Well, if it's you... Kiyotaka... I guess I can trust you... a little bit..."

"I'm glad to hear that. So, Truth or Dare?"

She squints her eyes, "You're going to make me say weird things if I say 'truth', aren't you?"

"Who knows?"

"I don't trust you anymore..."

"That was a quick change of heart."

"If I pick dare, just what will you do to me?"

"Who knows?"

"Huh...? I dont know..."

"You can always back out. It's not as if I'm forcing you."

"B-But how can I do that? I would be a hypocrite..."

"Don't worry, I won't make you dk anything weird."

"Really?"

"Really."

"Then... I pick Dare."

I got her.

"Why are you smiling?"

"I'm not smiling?"

"Oh right... but I feel as though you are..."

"Well, I got a dare in mind, do you want to hear it?"

"Unfortunately, yes."

I clear my throat, "Kiss me and declare your love to me."

"..."

"Okay?"

"Eh? Why would I..."

"A dare is a dare."

"That's true... but..."

"But?"

She narrows her body, "It's... embarrassing..."

"No one's around, it's already evening. And it will be the same kiss as always."

"You don't get it... because you don't feel emotions, idiot..."

"That's a shame. So? Will you do it?"

She takes a massive inhale, and breathes out once more, "You really are a pervert. Just a quick one, okay?"

"Yes, a quick as you like."

"Then I have to declare my love once more, and it will be over?"

"It will be over indeed."

"Then..."

She leans forward, I do the same.

She closes her eyes, I do the same.

She reaches out for my lips-

I do the same.

And within the softest touch, did we share our love once more.

"I love you, Kiyotaka.

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Sorry for missing out yesterday. I've hit the writer's block so many times, I just couldn't think anymore. It's especially as hard to come up with ideas in a school that doesn't really let you do much...

After the special exam that I'm going to write up (which will take a few chapters) I might end this fanfic and focus on the other fanfic. I just can't think of anymore ideas...

Convince me not to. Please.

Thanks for reading!

(There will be mistakes in this chapter. I've only skimmed through this once so please forgive me)