Impossible, impossible!
No matter how she thought about it, it was impossible...
How long had the legitimate heir of the Doma Family even known her, Shizuka Hiratsuka? How could he possibly have thoughts of dating her in the future? Besides, she was here under the pretense of a home visit, not a blind date!
Though she could not say she had been single her entire life, Shizuka Hiratsuka's sole romantic experience had been with a scumbag con artist. Instinctively denying it all, she still could not believe it, even as Taihei Doma gazed at her with burning eyes under the stimulation of dopamine and other pleasure-inducing secretions... After all, Taihei Doma was not the only one whose brain was secreting dopamine and other pleasurable substances.
In Taihei Doma's eyes, Shizuka Hiratsuka was not only incredibly cool, but also gave him an immense sense of security, making him want to remain by her side forever. Likewise, in Shizuka Hiratsuka's eyes, Taihei Doma, who indulged his younger brother, was not only exceptionally gentle, but had also affirmed her serious and responsible attitude. Clearly, he was a deeply responsible person as well.
On top of that, with the filter produced by "love," how could someone as wonderful as Taihei Doma possibly be interested in her and want to date her!? Therefore, the reason he had given—that he wanted to correct his younger brother's problems—must have been his sincere intention. Shizuka Hiratsuka, who was rather insecure in love, thought so.
Yet even so, she could not bear to refuse his invitation, which seemed like a "date" but was actually meant for discussion.
"Sure. We can go to the movies first in a bit, and next time, if you have time..."
"When does Ms. Hiratsuka have time?" Taihei Doma, experiencing his first "fluttering heart," was