While chatting with Alice, the meal progressed, and we proceeded to eat extremely delicious dishes with names that are hard to remember just by hearing them, such as "with the scent of summer breeze" or "something with sauce".
　At Lilia-san's house as well, there were sumptuous dishes that gave the impression of being in a duke's family, but because of Lilia-san's character, dishes that were extravagant in nature were rare, and this was the first time I'd ever tasted such an extremely high-class dish.

　Each and every one of them was extremely complex yet delicious, and at the same time very fresh, and I enjoyed them to the fullest with my eyes and tongue.

Mmmm. It was delicious.
Well, now that you mention it, it's worth it.

　While drinking tea after dinner and chatting idly.......what I was wondering about was the price.
　It would be impossible for me to not be able to pay for it with my current possessions, but this is the first time I've come to such a high class restaurant, so I'm curious about how much it's going to cost.

　As I was thinking this, Alice, who had finished her tea, suggested that it was time to leave, and I nodded in agreement and stood up while talking to the waiting waitress.

''Excuse me, I need to pay the bill...''
Mr. No Face just gave me this. You can go ahead and leave.
"...what?　Oh, no....
'Thank you for the meal. Please tell the chef that it was delicious~
Wait, Alice?

　When I'm puzzled by the clerk who tells me that she's already received the fee, Alice doesn't seem bothered at all as she walks stutteringly to the exit.
　It's as if she was planning to do this all along... I hurriedly chased after Alice and she turned around and smiled at me.

''Well, since that's the case.......please let me buy you a drink here.
You're not telling me, Alice. You've never been a part of this.
Well, that... well, that... that was just an excuse to ask you to buy me dinner, so... let me just thank you for this. Please.
Thank you for what?
You know for sure you're listening!

　Too bad. I was going to tease her in return for catching me a little off guard, but she easily spotted me.
　Alice blushes and tells me in frustration, but her expression quickly turns into a wry smile and we start walking hand in hand, not from either side.

　


'Yes, it's good for after-dinner exercise,'

　Apparently, Alice was thinking the same thing and suggested that we take a walk on the nearby beach, which we accepted and walked out of the store.







　The beach at night was filled with the sound of waves pushing and returning and our footsteps stomping along the sandy beach.
　The moon is out beautifully today, and the light reflected in the sea gives it a reasonable brightness.

"...Hey, Kite?
Yeah?
Well the time has flown by kind of fast, hasn't it?
Yeah, that was a lot of fun.

　
　The warmth of Alice's body that comes through her hand and her voice with a soft atmosphere are very comfortable, and coupled with the situation of the beach lit by moonlight, I feel somehow very happy.

''........Yes. Really, it was fun. I can't remember the last time I had such a good time.......I can't even remember when I had such a good time.
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Alice.
Mr. Kite.
Yeah?
Will you go out with me again, like this?
Sure, as much as you want.

　Oh, the sea breeze caressing my cheeks, the sound of the waves in my ears, the certain warmth........................all of it was really comforting.

　My date with Alice a lot of things happened in the course of the day.
　I got to see a surprising side of Megiddo in the Arts Square and see the cute, flustered Alice. We fed each other lunches with embarrassment, gambled on one game of gambling... and now, even now, Alice is right next to me.
　It really was so, so much fun that I was sad to see the date end.

"...Mr. Kite.
Yeah?
I like it.
I like Alice as much as you do.

　

''........Kite. Well, you see, I told you it was too early for that kind of thing...
Yes.
But I don't mind, you know, at least a little bit of kissing.
Are you sure?
"Yes ... well, it's a great atmosphere ... and I'm so happy ... and I'm kissing Kite ... ...I'd like to.
Alice.

　As if drawn to her, I place my left hand on Alice's shoulder and remove her mask with my right hand.
　My image is reflected in her beautiful sapphire-blue eyes, and her golden hair, lit by the moonlight, looks fantastically beautiful.

　We stare at each other for a second, ten seconds ... for a little while, and then I crouch down and bring my face closer to Alice's as she gently closes her eyes.
　Slowly, the distance between us goes to zero as I approach her as if to burn this moment into my brain.

''........hmmm.''

　Alice's plump, soft lips - I taste the warmth, even the lusciousness of her touch, the warmth of her lips, without a trace.
　Alice's hand goes behind my neck and I put my arm around her back as well.

　I feel as if we are the only two people in the world right now, and we forget about time and our thoughts.








　After a walk on the beach, we returned to Alice's house in silence.
　I was embarrassed, as if my body was on fire, but I didn't feel bad about it. Feeling such a ticklish feeling, I decide to go ahead and take a bath, as Alice encourages me to do.

　As the warmth of the water soothes your body from the day's walk, the image of Alice from earlier comes to your mind.
　Remembering Sore, who was firmly burned into my memory, made me feel happy again, along with embarrassment.

　
　

''........Kite, how is the hot water?''
'What?　Umm, yeah, just fine.
Oh, well... so... then... shhhh, shhhh, excuse me!
Huh?　What?

　As I replied while soaking in the bathtub, immediately afterwards the door was opened with a voice that sounded determined......................and Alice, who was shyly wrapped in a towel around her body, entered.
　Eh?　Wait, wait, wait!　What's going on here?

'Oh, oh, Alice!　What the hell are you...?
"Yeah, yeah, I mean... so... so... so, Kite, I'm going to give you... your... 'reward'. ...
As a reward?
Yes. It's a treat to have such a beautiful girl like Alice to wash my back.
Huh?

　Dear Mom and Dad - I'm sorry to say that my date with Alice is over and I'm back at her house, even though I feel like I'm missing out. But it was a naive idea to think that was the end of it - it looks like this day is still going to go on.