After helping Mashiro Shiina put on her shoes, Rita Ainsworth finally took her by the hand and left the house. With Higokumaru watching over the place, Rita was not worried about anyone with ill intentions breaking in.
As they walked down the street, Rita did not drive this time. It was no longer just about picking Mashiro up and dropping her off... Rita had to attend class herself, and there was nowhere near the school to park for long periods. Besides, driving a sports car to school felt a little too conspicuous.
So they had no choice but to take a taxi for now. After school today... Rita planned to buy a bicycle. Most students rode bicycles to and from school.
The moment they stepped outside, Mashiro Shiina stopped in front of a nearby pastry shop, despite having already eaten breakfast.
"Baumkuchen."
Mashiro stopped and looked at Rita with her beautiful eyes, like a pitiful little kitten. It was impossible to refuse her request.
"You just had breakfast, and now you want cake? Aren't you worried about gaining weight?"
"I won't."
Mashiro shook her head seriously.
"Fine!"
Rita truly could not bring herself to refuse that look in Mashiro's eyes.
It had to be said, looks were terrifyingly powerful. If Mashiro Shiina had not been cute or pretty, or if she had been a man, Rita probably would have slapped her. Who would indulge him?
But Mashiro was simply too adorable. There was no helping it... Rita could not refuse.
"Welcome!"
The moment they entered the shop, a smiling clerk who looked barely passable and had probably just graduated from high school called out to them. In this country, many people started working after finishing high school, especially women. The financial pressure of attending university was immense, and the entrance