Saturday. After eating the breakfast Horikita had prepared, Yeyue sent a text message, casually threw on a shirt, and left the dormitory. He arrived at the place he had arranged to meet Sakura at Keyaki Mall. After parting yesterday, the two had exchanged contact information as well.
He could see her from far away.
Under the large tree in the center of Keyaki Mall, Sakura Airi wore a beige long skirt and a Blue and White Striped Shirt. Her small hands held a handbag placed in front of her. It looked like she had been waiting for quite some time.
Although Sakura had done it deliberately, that outfit really did make her look rather unfashionable.
"Morning~ You got here pretty early, Sakura."
"I'm sorry for making you go to the trouble on saturday too."
At the sight of Yeyue, Sakura Airi hurriedly bowed.
"Smack."
Without another word, Yeyue flicked her forehead. It was unrealistic to expect Sakura to change her habits all at once; taking it slowly was just fine.
"Let's go~"
"Okay..."
Sakura Airi covered her forehead miserably and followed behind Yeyue. She also let out a breath of relief. He did not think she was being a bother.
As he walked ahead, Yeyue occasionally kept an eye on her. Deliberately searching for topics to talk about would only make Sakura uncomfortable. It was better to just let things happen naturally.
He had already done enough. As long as Sakura stopped being afraid, she would begin tentatively speaking up on her own. After all, Sakura Airi was not someone who truly liked being alone.
"Um... Tenyo... are we going to the school?"
"That's right. I made an appointment with Chabashira-sensei. I'll explain your problem to her first."
Though she was still using honorifics, Yeyue smiled and answered her. Then