Misunderstood Saintly Life Volume 4 Chapter 4 part 1

[Stage 4-4] Accelerating Feelings
 

 
A clear blue sky stretches overhead.
 
Stepping out onto the balcony, I feel the pleasant sunlight bathe my entire body, awakening me.
 
The next four days will be a crucial turning point in my life.
 
I need to face them with determination from the morning.
 
“Mmm, what nice weather, Ouga-kun. Today’s outing is going to be so much fun!”
 
“Good morning, Mashiro. Let’s make today an enjoyable day.”
 
“Yeah! It’s a special date, after all. We have to enjoy it to the fullest!”
 
Seeing her beaming smile that rivals the brightness of the sun, I feel my own energy rising.
 
I’m convinced that if every household had a Mashiro, there would be no conflicts in the world.
 
“…”
 
I glance at Mashiro smiling softly beside me.
 
Yesterday, I had intended to confess to all four girls, but before that, it was decided to fulfill their wishes.
 
The four of them probably wanted to go on dates to create memories.
 
As a result, their suggestions overlapped, and my confession ended up not happening, but going on dates now is fine.
 
I’ll confess at the end of the date…!
 
Surely there won’t be any more overlapping timing from now on.
 
“Hmm? Ouga-kun, what’s wrong? You’re staring at me~”
 
“I was just thinking how cute you are, as always. Come on, let’s get ready to go out.”
 
“Eh!? O-okay! …Hehe.”
 
I take Mashiro’s hand and return to the living room.
 
My heart leaps at the thought of the fun date ahead.
 
“Have a nice time!”
 
“Take care, okay?”
 
“Master Ouga, Miss Leiche. Please enjoy yourselves.”
 
Somehow, the voices of the three seeing us off seemed a bit stiff compared to usual.
 


 
Mashiro’s request was for a shopping date outside.
 
Encarton, being a city where various cultures have taken root, is also excellent as a tourist destination. In the market, you can easily find specialty items from distant lands that would otherwise require a long trip.
 
“Wow~. It’s so lively here!”
 
As we arrived at the entrance of the market, we were overwhelmed by the number of people coming and going.
 
It’s a level of crowd density rarely seen even in the Kingdom of Londinium.
 
Now, how should we navigate through this…?
 
“…Hey, Ouga-kun.”
 
“Hm? Is something wrong?”
 
“Well… it’s a date, so… hands…”
 
Saying this, Mashiro taps the back of her hand twice.
 
What a cute gesture.
 
And I’m sorry for not being considerate enough…!
 
“…Ah, of course.”
 
Trying to maintain my composure, I grasp Mashiro’s hand.
 
…What smooth skin…!
 
It’s so smooth that I worry she might slip away in this crowd if I’m not careful.
 
I see. So lovers intertwine their fingers because girls’ skin is so smooth, to prevent them from slipping away.
 
…Then, should I do the same?
 
Now that we’re already holding hands, there’s no need to be embarrassed about interlocking our fingers…!
 
Steeling myself, I align my palm perfectly with hers.
 
“Ah…”
 
Then, to prevent separation, I intertwine my fingers with Mashiro’s slender ones.
 
“…Mashiro. It’s embarrassing to admit, but I don’t have much experience going out alone with girls. If there’s anything you want me to do, please don’t hesitate to tell me.”
 
“O-okay… I understand…”
 
After that, we squeezed each other’s hands once more as if to confirm, and began exploring the shops lined up in the market.
 
“Ouga-kun, let’s go look at that accessory shop over there!”
 


 
Pulled by Mashiro’s hand, we entered an accessory shop filled with small items for women. Even from a man’s perspective, there were many designs that I found cute.
 
Earrings, hair clips, bracelets, rings, necklaces…
 
There were many types, but what caught Mashiro’s eye was a ring with a small, translucent white gem embedded in it.
 
“Wow~, this is so cute~”
 
You’re cuter than that, though.
 
“You’re cuter than that, though.”
 
…Huh!? Oh no, I accidentally said what I was thinking out loud!
 
My brain must be getting stupid because Mashiro is so cute.
 
“G-geez! Don’t tease me like that, Ouga-kun!”
 
“I didn’t mean to tease. I’m sorry. But I really do think you’re cute… Should we buy that? I think it would suit you well.”
 
“No, it’s okay! I have this…”
 
Mashiro tightly gripped the special ring with the magic stone I had given her before the Academy Magic Competition.
 
“…You treasure it that much. I’m happy too.”
 
“Me too… When you gave it to me, I was so happy I could have jumped for joy.”
 
Mashiro gripped the ring even tighter, as if offering a prayer.
 
Her expression seemed different from just cherishing something precious.
 
“Well, shall we go to the next shop? The time I spend with you is important.”
 
“…Yeah, alright.”
 
After that, we continued window shopping, entering shops that caught Mashiro’s eye.
 
I would be willing to buy her anything she wanted, but she seems content with just browsing.
 
“Ah~! That was fun!”
 
We finally reached the edge of the market.
 
Mashiro stretched her back as we left the shop.
 
The sun was already setting, and the moon was about to rise in its place.
 
“…I didn’t expect we would end up not buying anything at all.”
 
“Ouga-kun really is a nobleman, huh~. For me, this is pretty normal, you know?”
 
Indeed, it seems I’ve become too accustomed to the sense of money in this world.
 
In my previous life, I used to restrain myself from buying things I wanted, just like Mashiro.
 
“Did you have fun, Ouga-kun? I made you go along with me quite a bit.”
 
“Of course. Because I was with you, Mashiro.”
 
“…Ouga-kun, you say things like that so casually. That’s why Alice-san and the others…”
 
“Did something happen with Alice?”
 
“No, it’s nothing… Ah… Yeah, I can’t dodge it here…”
 
Mashiro spun around and beckoned me with her hand.
 
“Ouga-kun… could you crouch down a little?”
 
“Hm? That’s fine–“
 
“Ei! I got you, Ouga-kun~!”
 
“–Mmph!?”
 
Caught off guard, I was spectacularly captured by Mashiro’s boob net.
 
I thought it wouldn’t be appropriate in front of so many people and tried to escape, but I stopped when I heard her heart beating like it was about to jump out.
 
Because I understood how much courage it took for her to take this action.
 
“…Hey, Ouga-kun. Can you hear my heartbeat? It’s racing so fast, right?”
 
Unable to answer, I patted Mashiro’s back once in response.
 
“Why do you think that is?”
 
I couldn’t answer.
 
This time, not because my face was blocked, but because I lacked confidence in the conclusion I had reached.
 
“You know, I wouldn’t do this with just anyone. There’s only one person in the world I want to embrace like this.”
 
Mashiro’s breath tickles my hair. She was that close, and she spoke the words I was supposed to tell her.
 
“…I love you, Ouga-kun. I want to create lifelong memories with you.”
 
“—-“
 
Mashiro’s confession blanked out my mind.
 
It wasn’t due to lack of oxygen.
 
The happiness she gave me painted over all my thoughts.
 
…That’s right. A-anyway, I need to respond! I must respond…
 
“Mashiro! Me too–!”
 
“Yes, stop right there. Please tell me the rest after you finish your dates with everyone else.”
 
“……..”
 
As my mouth was covered by her chest again, I patted her back.
 
“Very well,” she whispered as she released me, and the first thing I saw was–
 
“I love you.”
 
–Mashiro’s smile as she whispered her feelings once more.

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After Mashiro’s confession, I spent the night feeling like I was walking on air.
 
But regardless of my feelings, the next day arrived as usual.
 
Today, everyone else had gone out shopping, leaving only the two of us in the room.
 
Yes, just Reina and I remained at the inn, spending time until night.
 
Which means…
 
“Today is our at-home date, isn’t it?”
 
…How am I supposed to feel about this…!
 
With the excitement I received from Mashiro yesterday still lingering in my stomach, now I’m on a date with a different girl…?
 
I had been casually talking about harems, but this is a much steeper path than I thought!
 
At the very least, a man who had been confessed to twice so far (by Alice and Mashiro) was struggling to switch gears.
 
…It would be shameful to confess in this state of confusion.
 
For now, I need to focus on one thing. Today is the day for a date with Reina, so I should concentrate only on her.
 
Right now, I need to pour all my energy into loving Reina…!
 
I put my arm around her shoulder as we sat side by side on the sofa.
 
This much is allowed on a d-date, right…?
 
I glance at Reina’s expression. She was also staring intently at me.
 
Drawn in by her yellow eyes, our faces naturally grew closer–
 
“–Uga Uga.”
 
The mood was instantly ruined.


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