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Volume 9 Chapter 252

Promise of a Date

「As expected of Haruto. Defeating senior students who use support magic and body enhancement magic without using any magical power」
「Well, it’s nothing much」
I knocked down all seventeen Elmia students.
Since I wasn’t using a magic cloak, magic, or the Imperial Sword, the worst injuries among them were just fractures.
Seira had already begun healing the students.
Even though it was seventeen against one, the Elmia students’ abilities weren’t that impressive.
They would still have a tougher time if they were facing Elmia alone.
However, I think their coordination was quite good.
Since they are all mages, it’s understandable that their swordsmanship skills are lacking. To compensate for this, they seemed to have strengthened their coordination.
If landing a blow on Elmia meant getting her to accompany them for a meal, then that might have been fine.
But we attend a magic academy to learn swordsmanship in order to prepare for close encounters with enemies.
Since we can’t always rely on having teammates with whom we can coordinate, I thought it might be better to improve individual skills more.
Well, Elmia probably understands that much.
「By the way, Haruto, you won, so do um……want a reward?」
「Huh?」
Did we even make such a promise?
If Elmia’s student defeated me, a date with her would be the reward.
But I don’t think we decided on anything if I won.
Of course, I’d be happy if Elmia did something for me. I wonder what kind of reward it would be?
I’m looking forward to it a little!
「If you don’t want it, um…… it’s okay」
「I want it! I want a reward!! Since I won, please give me a reward, Instructor Elmia!」
「S-So, you want it, huh!」
Elmia’s expression brightened.
「So, what will you do for me?」
「Um… …how about accompanying me to a meal at a restaurant of Haruto’s choice?」
I see, it’s the same as when an Elmia student wins.
……I see.
So the reward is a date with Elmia.
Yeah, that’s fine.
「Instructor Elmia, does that mean it’ll just be the two of us?」
I asked in a somewhat teasing tone.
「Um, if possible, Seira could come too—-」
「Huh, is it okay if I join?」
After finishing healing the students, Seira, who was standing slightly behind me, exclaimed in surprise.
「Since it’s the reward Elmia is giving, if Elmia says it’s okay, then it’s fine for Seira to join too」
「I-I’d love to go with Seira」
「Is that so…… Well then, Haruto-sama. I’ll also accompany you」
「Yeah, please do」
「So, what kind of place does Haruto want to go to?」
Ah, I see. So I get to choose the destination.
Wait, since Elmia’s reward is just accompanying me for a meal, does that mean I have to pay for the meal?
I don’t mind paying for the meal, though.
So, in other words, isn’t it just the same as inviting Elmia and Seira to go out for a meal date as usual?
「………..」
Well, even if Elmia, who usually doesn’t invite me on dates, is trying to create an opportunity, I’ll just consider it progress.
「There’s a cake shop that recently opened in the central district, how about there?」
「The one known for its chiffon cakes, right!?」
「It’s a shop that’s been talked about a lot among girls!」
It seems like both of them know about that shop.
「Yeah! It just opened recently, and I have a special discount ticket for that shop where reservations are a must」
I show the ticket to Seira and Elmia.
They snatch it away from me in an instant.
「T-This is—」
「I-I can’t believe it…… They told me the next available reservation was a month later」
It seems like reservations for both dining in and takeout are already booked until a month later.
I had a special discount ticket for that super popular shop.
The reason being, it’s operated by H&T Corporation.
The manager came directly to me with the special discount ticket, saying it’s for the grand opening.
By the way, Tina created the recipe for the most popular chiffon cake.
If I ask Tina, I can have cakes even more delicious than those served in the shop…… But still, dining at a trendy shop sounds pretty good, right?
It’s a date with Seira and Elmia after all.
「What do you think about this shop……Is it okay?」
「It’s more than okay! This is perfect!!」
「Haruto-sama, I also want to go here!」
As they say so, they thrust the discount ticket towards me.
Alright, the destination is decided quickly.
「Okay. By the way, is today okay for you to go?」
I don’t have any particular plans for the rest of the day.
If it’s convenient for both of them, I’d like to go today.
I’ve already visited this shop a few times, and despite being a super popular spot, the dining area has a very cozy café atmosphere, making it one of my recent favorite spots.
「I don’t have any training scheduled for after this, so I can go」
「I’m free too. The infirmary is already closed」
They both seem to be fine with it.
「Then let’s go back to the mansion, change, and then meet at the fountain square in the central district for the date」
「O-Okay」
「Yes! Hehe, looking forward to the date with Haruto-sama」
We decide on the meeting time and temporarily disband.
Well then, since it’s a rare date, I’ll do my best to make sure both of them enjoy it!