Just.
"Come to think of it, that bathhouse looked like it had been open for a long time, but I'd never been there," Kushida said.
Then she stared directly at Hachiman.
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Hachiman received her signal.
In other words, soaking in a bath? Kushida wanted to soak in a bath?
A bath could soothe the soul and made it feel like all the pressure had been released.
In other words, perhaps soaking in a bath could relieve some of Kushida's stress?
Hachiman hadn't expected there to be such an option.
At the same time, he had gone to bathhouses with Horikita many times, so he was familiar with the environment. He knew which facilities were comfortable and which drinks felt best after a bath. It seemed like it could count as a kind of date too.
Hachiman took out his phone and opened his notes app to write it down.
"Then the steaks are settled. Next, I'll go to the buffet area. I saw lots of fruit there, as well as plenty of other dishes. I'll bring some back," Kushida said, acting like the considerate big sister.
"Wait a moment," Suzune Horikita said. "I'll go with you. I usually only go out with Hachiman, so I don't really understand your tastes. This is a good chance to learn. You don't need to worry about mine or Hachiman's portions."
"..."
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"—" Kushida.
Kushida maintained her cute little angel expression.
But she was actually a little annoyed.
What did Horikita mean by that? Why did she make it sound like the two of them were the couple?
And wasn't Hachiman being a little ridiculous too? Had he and Horikita secretly gone on lots of dates together?
Wait.
"Come to think of it, Horikita, you gave Hachiman chocolate on Valentine's Day before,