ReleasedOct 28
TranslatorZiru

Year 1: April

A Date with Chiaki-sensei

My muscle soreness has finally healed, and today's the day we go out. We'd had it planned for a while, so I'm glad it cleared up in time.

"Shouya-kun, I'm looking forward to today ♡"

Today is my date with Chiaki-sensei. She's wearing a sleeveless one-piece dress that snugly traces the line of her body, with a denim jacket thrown on over it.

"Yes, Chiaki-sensei."

Today's date is a movie date. Chiaki-sensei loves a certain animated mystery film, and apparently it's enjoyable even for first-time viewers, so I decided to go with her.

"They release a film in this series every spring. I come to see it every year, of course!"

"Then, would you take me again next year too?"

"Next year… ♡ Of course ♡ Next year, and every year after, let's watch it together ♡"

On the way to the theater, Chiaki-sensei explained the work to me. To sum it up roughly: the protagonist is a high-school girl, and her detective club ends up at the scene of an incident wherever they go, and then solves it.

"The older films are great too. I really want you to watch them!"

"Then, why don't you all come over to my room sometime?"

The TV in my room is huge, and I've got the audio equipment to match, so it's perfect for watching movies. While it isn't as big as the main living room, the room is on the larger side, so plenty of people can enjoy it.

"My, are you sure…? Then maybe we'll all impose on you… I'll have to greet your mother properly ♡"

"Y-yes…"

Chiaki-sensei hasn't proposed to me yet, but at this point it's pretty much a done deal.

When we got to the theater, Chiaki-sensei bought me a drink. I wanted to focus on the movie, so I passed on the popcorn. Chiaki-sensei is the type who doesn't eat anything at the theater either, and she sympathized with me enormously.

The movie opened with music and an introduction of the cast, and just as Chiaki-sensei had said, it was easy to follow even on a first viewing. To start things off, a murder occurred, and the story kicked into motion when the protagonist's group discovered it. From there it was identifying the suspects and unraveling the grand trick used in the murder, which made for compelling viewing.

"Whew~… This year's was wonderful too ♡ Did you enjoy it, Shouya-kun?"

"Yes, immensely. The trick was incredible, and I was floored when the suspect who'd been crossed off the investigation turned out to be the culprit. Now I'm curious about the other films too!"

"Mhm, mhm! I'm so glad you enjoyed it ♡ Well, it's about that time. Shall we have lunch?"

We left the theater and went into a nearby restaurant. The place is famous for its omurice and lets you pick between two sauces, so the two of us each chose a different one and decided to share.

"Here ♡ Shouya-kun ♡ Open wide ♡"

Rather than scooping it up with our own spoons, we ended up feeding each other. Chiaki-sensei's had white sauce, and mine had demi-glace.

The thick, creamy white sauce was delicious, and so was the slightly bitter, grown-up flavor of the demi-glace. Normal people have to come back twice, but the two of us got to try both in one visit.

The omurice itself was high quality too. Not the kind you see on social media where they lay an omelet on top and split it open, but the kind where the egg is wrapped around the rice. The runny egg loops all the way around the rice, so no matter where you bite, you can feel the unity of soft egg and rice.

"Hey, look at that table over there… aren't they incredibly lovey-dovey? … You think that's a real guy? Or maybe a girl in male cosplay?"

"It… has to be male cosplay, right…? I've never seen anyone that lovey-dovey…"

The restaurant happened to fall quiet right at that moment, and their voices were pretty loud, so I could hear them talking about us.

"Sensei, what's 'male cosplay'?"

"Um… there's a service where a woman dresses up as a man and goes on dates with other women…"

For some reason, Chiaki-sensei went red in the face and fidgeted as she explained. So basically the image is something like a rental boyfriend, but the inside is a woman.

"Sensei… don't tell me…"

"I-I haven't! … But I did look at the reservation page…"

When I turned suspicious eyes on her, she confessed honestly. She just hasn't had any opportunities… no, wait, she works in the Men's Ward, so wouldn't she have plenty of opportunities? Well, there are times when you want to look away from reality.

"B-but, but! I won't ever need it again for the rest of my life… right? ♡"

"Yes!"

All I have to do is go on lots of dates with her, and that way Chiaki-sensei gets to go on dates more often and more cheaply than she would with male-cosplay girls.

"Huh? Isn't that an actual guy? That's wild, isn't it? Super cute ♡"

"Looking at her now, the woman is gorgeous too! She's on another level!"

It seems our conversation reached them as well, and I can hear their voices growing more excited. Then again, do I really look like a 'girl in male cosplay'? They said 'cute,' after all.

"Sensei… am I not very manly?"

"Hmm… it's true that you're on the cute side… maybe… When you stand next to Kaede-chan you might look even more like a girl…"

"I-I see…"

"B-but, but! We know lots of cool sides of you, Shouya-kun! … Like how strapping you are ♡"

"Y-yes…"

Praised for masculinity in a completely different direction out of nowhere, my heart skipped. Come to think of it, Chiaki-sensei has seen all of me.

After dessert and a leisurely cup of tea, we went to pick out a present for Chiaki-sensei. The previous two wouldn't accept anything at all, but Chiaki-sensei, being the adult, lets me save face.

"Fufu ♡ You're giving one to me too ♡"

"Yes, it's a thank-you to everyone who took care of me…"

"My, my, normally just this date alone would already be more than enough."

"But that doesn't feel right to me, so…"

"Fufu ♡ You're so kind, Shouya-kun ♡ Though that's one of the things I love about you ♡"

We found another stylish shop and stepped in, and sure enough, the clerk said 'Welcome' to Chiaki-sensei rather than me. Even though I'm the one paying…

"It's rare for a man to give a woman a present… the reverse is constantly happening, though."

Right, in this world that's how it'd be… shower a man with gifts, win his attention, marry him, get bred… is that the royal road?

"Hey, Shouya-kun. Would you pick it out for me? ♡"

"M-me?"

The previous two times, I watched the other person's reaction and bought what they seemed to like, so I've never picked something out on my own. The closest I've come is the watch band I bought with Kaede. But today we're in a stylish accessory shop. It's not as casual a choice as a watch band.

"Mhm ♡ I want you to choose, Shouya-kun ♡"

"U-understood… but at least give me some theme to work with…"

"Let's see… how about earrings?"

"Earrings… got it!"

From there, with Chiaki-sensei standing behind me, I began my staring contest with the earrings on display. Chiaki-sensei was quite the formidable opponent; her expression didn't budge in the slightest no matter which item I held up, so in the end I had no choice but to choose based entirely on my own sense.

Chiaki-sensei is beautiful, so anything would suit her, which means the act of giving was what mattered. So I decided to go with something carrying a message. I'm pretty sure pearls represent love and health and so on… in any case, something along those lines. I looked it up just now on my phone and it came up, so it must be right. 'Health' would be a perfect theme for a doctor, wouldn't it?

"I'll take this one!"

"Oh my, pearls! Why did you pick these?"

"Pearls mean health… and also love… and since you're a doctor, sensei, I thought they'd suit you perfectly…"

I got embarrassed once I started explaining the love part myself, but would she be happy?

"I'm so happy ♡ That you thought about me this much and picked them for me, Shouya-kun ♡"

I see. What Chiaki-sensei wanted to cherish wasn't the gift itself, but the process leading up to it. That's why she didn't move a single eyebrow while I was choosing; she was leaving the judgment to me.

I had the clerk ring me up, and Chiaki-sensei put the earrings on right away. Since she has her hair done up in an elaborate updo, the earrings really stand out.

"They look great on you, sensei."

"Fufu ♡ Thank you ♡ I'll cherish them ♡ After all, they're 'love' from you, Shouya-kun ♡"

"Th-that's enough of that…"

Chiaki-sensei is teasing me, but I can tell from her face that she really is happy. Her poker face from earlier might as well have been a lie; she's beaming a full-bloom smile.

After leaving the shop, we headed for the usual hotel. Both Chiaki-sensei and I had planned on it from the start, so we made it up to the room without a hitch.

"Chu… ♡ Fufu ♡ I finally got to kiss you… ♡ One more, chu ♡"

The moment we entered the room, she stole my lips. It was so fast I didn't even have time to close my eyes and brace myself. Right in front of me, the earrings glinted.

"N-now, let's get undressed and take a shower ♡"

Once she was satisfied with my lips, Chiaki-sensei reached for my clothes. She isn't quite as quick as the two nurses, but she's deft too, and I was stripped naked in no time.

"Fufu ♡ It's been a while ♡ Shouya-kun's member ♡"

Chiaki-sensei stroked my erect member once, as if greeting it. It twitched happily under sensei's silky-smooth, pure-white hand.

"Your clothes, sensei… let me take them off…"

I peeled off sensei's jacket, then took off her one-piece. I was startled by how few steps it took to get her down to her underwear. She was wearing pitch-black, sexy lingerie, and I could feel the grown-up allure of it.

"Hey, Shouya-kun… I want you to call me Chiaki, not Chiaki-sensei…"

"Chiaki… san…"

"Mhm ♡ Good boy ♡"

When I called her by name, Chiaki-san stroked my head with a 'there, there.' While she was petting me, I hugged her and undid the hook of her bra.

"Ahn ♡ Honestly, Shouya-kun ♡"

When I suddenly dove into her chest, Chiaki-san let out an adorable little squeal. Once the head-pats were over, I crouched down and pulled her panties off her legs. Her crotch was already a sopping mess; since the panties were black there was no visible color change, but when I touched them they were definitely wet.

"Ah ♡ Don't touch my panties so much ♡ It's embarrassing… ♡"

As if to deflect from the wetness at her crotch, Chiaki-san said 'L-let's get in the shower, quick!' and dashed off into the bathroom.