Dating

"Boss, you didn't see it this morning, Kevin actually made Cosmo cry. And then, after Cosmo cried, Kevin got even fiercer. Wow, I couldn't watch that scene." During lunch, Pardo chattered excitedly to Yoshikage Kira about what she had witnessed during training that morning.

"And then what?"

"After that, I went to find Aili. Kevin was too serious during training, I didn't dare to stop him."

"Kevin's physique is indeed much stronger than ordinary soldiers. It's normal for Cosmo to not be able to handle Kevin's training methods." Yoshikage Kira nodded in agreement.

"And then, and then..."

Pardo continued talking, and Yoshikage Kira chimed in occasionally.

Sunlight streamed into the living room, falling on Canned Food, who was sound asleep on the sofa.

In his ears, only the girl's voice and the distant chirping of cicadas could be heard.

'Can I compare you to a summer's day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate.' Shakespeare's verse popped into his mind, and Yoshikage Kira curved his lips.

"In the afternoon, want to go out for a stroll?"

"Eh, okay, okay! Speaking of which, it's been a long time since I went out with you, Boss." The girl's eyes lit up, and she replied happily.

"Then get ready, we'll leave soon."

"Yay! Let's go out! Hehe."

"Boss, what do you think of my outfit!"

A white t-shirt with a cartoon cat face printed on it, light blue jeans hugging the girl's thighs, and a garter on her fair legs highlighting their curves. Ordinary clothes looked exceptionally cute on her.

"Mm, very much your style."

"Hehe, your outfit looks great too, Boss. I remember that brand is called... called..."

"Gianfranco Ferré."

"Right, right, that's it! You really like that brand, Boss. I remember you wore it before too."

"Alright, let's go."

"Oh! Let's go!" Pardo exclaimed, raising her right hand excitedly.

On the street, Pardo looked at the shops lining the road, curiously observing everything.

"Wow! So many things we don't have in Twilight Town," Pardo said in amazement.

"Oh, it's a milk tea shop."

"Want some?"

"Can we?"

"Of course." As he spoke, Yoshikage Kira led Pardo forward and ordered her a cup of pearl milk tea, while he ordered a lemon water.

"Mmm~" Pardo took a big gulp, looking completely satisfied.

"Speaking of which, the first time we met was at a milk tea shop, right?"

"To be precise, it was in front of that school."

"Ah, it's about the same! I was so scared back then, I thought that bad guy had found me."

"Luckily, I met you, Boss, hehe." Pardo chuckled foolishly.

"I'm also very happy to have met you." Looking at the girl's smile, Yoshikage Kira couldn't help but be infected, and said with a smile.

"Ugh..." Pardo lowered her head to drink her milk tea, afraid Yoshikage Kira would see her blushing face.

'This, this... is this a confession?'

"Let's go watch a movie, Pardo." Yoshikage Kira stood up. Seeing that the girl didn't react, he called out to her again.

"Pardo?"

"Whoa! Coming!" Pardo stood up in a fluster.

"Are you alright? Why is your face so red?"

"It's nothing, nothing, it's just too hot today. So, let's go watch a movie, Boss."

"Mm, let's go then."

Inside the cinema, "Farewell My Love" was playing, Yoshikage Kira's favorite movie.

Yoshikage Kira watched the movie intently, but Pardo's mind was nowhere near the screen.

*'Boss actually brought me to watch a romance movie. Could it be that Boss really...' *

She secretly glanced at Yoshikage Kira, then at his hand resting on the armrest of the seat.

'Just holding hands, it should be okay, right?' Thinking this, Pardo placed her hand on Yoshikage Kira's.

Feeling the warmth on his hand, Yoshikage Kira glanced at Pardo and whispered, "Focus on the movie."

"Oh..." Pardo replied, but made no move to retract her hand. Seeing this, Yoshikage Kira said nothing, and Pardo didn't try any more tricks, beginning to focus on the movie.

Pigeons flew into the distance, and the camera zoomed out, revealing the full view of Lord Darlington's mansion.

The movie ended, and until the very end, the male protagonist, Stephens, never confessed his love to the female protagonist, only watching her become someone else's wife.

"Boss, why do you think the male lead didn't confess his feelings to the female lead? They clearly love each other."

"He's restraining himself."

"Restraining?"

"Yes, he's so self-controlled that he'd rather sacrifice his feelings to maintain his gentlemanly demeanor and follow the rules set by society."

"Ugh, I can't understand it." Pardo scratched her head, still not getting it.

"It's just a movie, no need to dwell on it," Yoshikage Kira shook his head.

Afterward, seeing a custom suit shop, Yoshikage Kira thought about how few of his old suits were still wearable and walked in, with Pardo following closely behind.

"Sir, hello, how can I help you?" the salesperson asked politely.

"Do you have any Gianfranco Ferré suits?"

"Yes, sir, please come this way. I'll take your measurements."

"Then, Boss, I'll wait for you outside," Pardo suggested, perhaps not accustomed to being in luxury stores.

Yoshikage Kira nodded, indicating he understood.

"Thank you for your patronage. We look forward to your next visit."

Carrying the bag, Yoshikage Kira walked out of the suit shop but didn't see Pardo.

"Hey, do you know how expensive this suit is?"

"What are you talking about? You bumped into me!"

"Little girl, this puts me in a difficult position. How about you..."

"What's wrong?" Hearing the commotion, Yoshikage Kira rushed over and interrupted the man in front of him.

"Boss, it was too hot outside, and I wanted to buy some ice cream. He suddenly ran into me and is demanding money," Pardo said, running to Yoshikage Kira's side and tearfully complaining to him when she saw him.

What a cliché plot, and I had to run into it. Even Yoshikage Kira couldn't help but inwardly complain.

The extra continued, "Are you her boyfriend? If so, look at my suit. How do you plan to compensate me?"

"This shoddy suit will be fine after a wash," Yoshikage Kira replied calmly.

"Huh? Shoddy? You don't know how much this suit..."

"The suit shop is right across the street. Why don't you ask how much your suit costs?" Yoshikage Kira narrowed his eyes slightly, looking at the man.

"I..." The extra felt a bit suffocated under Yoshikage Kira's gaze, as if any further words would mean his death.

Without further ado, Yoshikage Kira handed him 100 yuan and left. The extra, knowing he was in the wrong and intimidated by Yoshikage Kira's stare, left without another word.

"Hehehe." On the way back, Pardo was grinning foolishly.

"You almost got scammed and you're still grinning like that."

"Hehehe, it's nothing, nothing," Pardo waved her hand, smiling.

That guy called the Boss my boyfriend. Do we look that much alike? Thinking this, Pardo giggled again.

"I like you the most, Boss!" Pardo suddenly said to Yoshikage Kira.

"Mhm, I know," Yoshikage Kira replied, his voice still calm.

Pardo wasn't discouraged. She stepped forward, grabbed Yoshikage Kira's hand, and said with a smile, "Boss, I want to eat fried chicken nuggets tonight!"

"Mhm, I know."

As he spoke, Yoshikage Kira squeezed the girl's small hand.

The setting sun shone on them, casting their shadows long, long behind them.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Vill-V, unaware that her home had been burgled, was still researching the third Divine Key.

[Today's Winner: Pardo]

"Killer Queen!"

"What the hell, why did my money explode?!"