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Volume 9 Chapter 253

Date with the Former Holy Maiden and Former Holy Knight

After returning to the mansion to change, I went to the fountain square in the central district and sat on a bench there. About ten minutes later, Elmia and Seira arrived.
They were about twenty minutes early than the agreed time.
「Haruto, were you waiting long?」
「Sorry to keep you waiting!」
「No, it’s okay. I was looking forward to our date, so I came a bit early. You both look cute in your casual clothes」
Their expressions brightened.
Seira’s outfit was a white dress. The jacket she wore seemed to be the one I gave her for her birthday.
Elmia’s attire was more modest than the armor she usually wears, but she was wearing black shorts underneath, making her beautiful legs stand out more than usual.
Perhaps because her chest was covered up, people’s gazes were drawn to her bare legs?
Both of them looked cute.
Also, Elmia was a bit sexy.
By the way, when I have a date with a family member, I always try to arrive much earlier than the agreed time.
That’s because if I’m already at the meeting place, there’s less chance of a family member getting into trouble.
The Elnor family boasts some of the most beautiful girls and young women in this academy.
When they dress up in fashionable casual clothes and sit around for a meeting, they always attract attention.
In other words, to prevent my wife from being hit on, I make sure to arrive earlier than the meeting time.
Of course, I’m genuinely looking forward to the date as well.
「Well then, shall we go?」
「Yes!」
Saying that, when I extended my hand, Seira readily took it.
She came to my right side and linked arms with me.
「Come on, Elmia」
Even though I urged her, Elmia hesitated to take my hand.
「In, in such a public place, doing something like that is im…… impossible」
In a barely audible voice, Elmia protested.
The fountain square in the central district is a popular spot for couples, so there are many pairs of men and women around us.
However, both Elmia and Seira are beautiful, so they attract quite a bit of attention.
It seems embarrassing for her to link arms.
「Besides, I’m tall……」
Elmia is taller than me.
When she tries to put her hand around my arm, she ends up in an awkward position.
I feel sorry for my short stature.
Among the boys in the class, I’m the shortest.
Luke is a tall handsome guy, and Ryuushin has one of the best physiques in the entire academy.
Well, among people of the same age, I’m considered tall……
Elmia’s figure is just too good.
「Haruto-sama, as for Elmia……」
「Huh…… yeah, yeah. I got it」
Since I was given instructions in a whisper by Seira, I decided to follow them.
「Elmia, let’s go!」
「 —-Ah」
I took Elmia’s hand a bit forcibly and started walking.
Elmia looked embarrassed as she kept her head down, but she followed along without complaining.
Seems like Seira understands the best way to interact with Elmia after all.
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We walked a little until we reached the cake shop we were aiming for.
Since both takeaway and dining in were by reservation only, there was no queue around the shop.
「Haruto, we came here without a reservation…… Is it really okay?」
Elmia looked uneasy as she saw the very stylish shop.
「Yeah. It might take a bit of time for the cake to come out, but there’s no problem with the seats」
Saying that, I took Seira and Elmia’s hands and led them into the shop.
「Welcome. I’m terribly sorry. Today, both takeaway and dining in portions are sold out—-」
「Oh, they’re fine. I’ll handle this」
Interrupting the young female clerk, a woman dressed like a pastry chef came out from the back of the shop.
「Welcome, Haruto-sama」
She was the manager of this shop.
「Manager, it’s been a while. I came without giving notice, but can I still get some cake today?」
「Of course. It’ll take a little time as usual, is that alright?」
「Yeah, that’s fine」
「I understand. Right this way, please」
Guided by the manager, we moved to the café on the second floor.
There were about ten tables on the second floor, and most of them were occupied.
There was only one empty seat a little away from the café counter. Unlike the surrounding tables, it was surrounded by partitions up to about my chest height when standing.
We were guided to that seat.
It could accommodate up to four people.
This seat was always kept open for me.
Whether I came or someone who gave me a discount ticket came, it was possible to dine here without a reservation.
This shop is famous for its cakes, but you can also order light meals. It’s said that many people eat a light meal before having cake.
「Please wait a moment」
The manager bowed and went downstairs.
「I-I can’t believe we could really come」
「Even without a reservation, we can eat cake here. But… …it’ll take a while, right?」
「No, it usually comes out in about twenty minutes」
Although the manager had asked us to wait a bit, the cake usually came out in that time.
When I told Seira and Elmia about it, they were both surprised.
Apparently, making cakes usually takes quite a bit of time.
I’ve never made a cake before, so I don’t really understand……
Also, the specialty of this shop, the fluffy chiffon cake, is said to be particularly difficult to make.
The manager’s skill is to use magic to shorten the time-consuming process of making cakes. Of course, using magic doesn’t change the taste.
However, using magic to make cakes requires quite a bit of concentration, so the manager only does it when I order a cake during my visit.
The technique of using magic to make cakes quickly was developed by Tina.
The manager of this shop was Tina’s assistant.
And Tina is also the top of the H&T Corporation that opened this shop.
The reason I receive such special treatment is all thanks to Tina.
By the way, Tina and I have come on many dates to this shop together.
Sometimes during the meal, Tina would start giving guidance to the staff, and it wouldn’t feel like a date anymore……
Thanks to Tina’s guidance, this place has become one of the highest-quality shops in the central district in terms of both food and service.
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After about twenty minutes, the manager brought out the cake.
「Thank you for waiting. Here is our specialty, chiffon cake」
「Oh, wow!」
「It looks delicious」
「Thank you, Manager」
「Yes. Please enjoy your time」
「Alright, then—」
「「「「Bon appétit!」」」」
We started on the chiffon cake.
It was soft and fluffy.
The fruits served alongside were also delicious.
But above all, the whipped cream surrounding the chiffon cake was exceptional.
It perfectly replicated what I loved in my original world. The melt-in-your-mouth sensation was incredible.
Seira and Elmia were completely engrossed in eating the cake.
When faced with something truly delicious, people tend to become silent.
I’ve eaten here several times, so I’ve grown accustomed to it, but when I first came, I just mindlessly ate cake without a care in the world.
Seira, who usually eats slowly, was moving her mouth much faster today. Elmia took rather large bites.
Eating that quickly will give you a sense of loss later, you know?
I’ve been there.
So I eat slowly, savoring the taste.
As expected, the two of them finished their cake quickly.
「Here, Seira. Say aah」
「Is it alright!? Aah」
Seeing Seira look a bit down, I gave her a bit of my portion.
She showed me a very nice smile.
Elmia was observing this scene intently.
「Elmia, do you want some too?」
「Huh, well, I…… um—」
「Yes, aah」
「A- aah」
Elmia, who would never do anything like say『ah』in public, lunged at the fork with the cake I offered today.
Her face was bright red, but her cheeks were relaxed.
These moments where she lets her guard down are quite adorable.
Bringing them here today was really worth it. They both looked cute in their casual clothes, and seeing Elmia act a bit more affectionate was nice.
I wonder who I should bring next time?