A day is actually very long.
If you do nothing, you will feel bored.
But if it's a date, it's a different matter.
Whether you are a man or a woman, dating someone of the opposite sex you like is the most interesting thing.
After lunch, Kurosawa Hikaru took Miki Shiraha to play an escape room game.
This was the experience he had accumulated from many dates. Even without the mission, he had realized a truth.
When dating a girl, there must be special events to make it easier to leave memories.
Just going to the movies together, although holding hands is a good experience, is not enough.
Japan's horror films are well-known in Asia, thanks to Japan's cultural atmosphere.
"Bai Yu, are you afraid of ghosts?"
When they arrived in front of a building, Kurosawa Mitsuru found the location mentioned in the online guide, looked up at the building, then turned around and asked.
"No... I'm afraid. Ghosts are so scary."
Miki Baiyu shook her head, but she soon regretted it.
Escape room can actually be understood as a haunted house, but it has more themes and is not all horror.
Although she had never played it before, she knew that the purpose of boys watching horror movies with girls was to make the girls feel scared and seek protection when facing danger.
"Go and have some fun."
Kurosawa Hikaru shook his head in amusement at her poor acting.
Bai Yu has a very special personality. She can see her own true heart and has a strong ability of self-awareness.
This kind of person would not be afraid if they went to a haunted house, unless they really encountered a ghost.
Judging from her reaction just now, she should be the type who, when watching horror movies, would comment on the makeup and appearance of the person playing the ghost, and think about the background story.
While escaping the room, a small accident happened.
The atmosphere of the scene was too strong, the NPC's pursuit was terrifying, and coupled with the design of the mechanism, during the decryption process, Kurosawa Hikaru and Miki Shiraha were forcibly separated.
They acted separately, and Kurosawa Hikaru tried his best to find her, and soon he cleared the level.
Boxing, kicking, archery, and all kinds of skills have given him strength and endowed him with unparalleled confidence. He is not afraid of NPCs and will decipher the puzzles when necessary.
However, when he walked out of the secret room, Kurosawa Hikaru did not see Miki Baiyu.
Because during the escape room process, players are asked to put personal belongings, such as mobile phones, in lockers, and there is no way to make phone calls.
With no other options, he could only find the staff and tell them that his companion was missing.
"Your companion may be hiding in the area between A3 and A5. Don't worry. I will send someone to look for him right away."
However, the staff did not find anyone when checking the surveillance footage. They only found the last place where Miki Baiyu appeared during the playback.
Although the equipment of the escape room is very complete, with various monitoring systems to ensure the players' gaming experience, it has not yet achieved full coverage and there are some blind spots.
"I'll go too."
After discovering this situation, Kurosawa Mitsuru naturally couldn't wait there, so he followed the NPC and set off.
If he guessed correctly, Miki Baiyu must have been frightened and found a place to hide.
If the NPC goes to look for her, it may cause her to be afraid to speak and hide and refuse to come out.
I have to say that following the NPC's actions is very efficient. There is no need for decryption, and we arrived at area A3 in the blink of an eye.
"This design is quite sinister."
Returning to the place where he parted with Miki Baiyu, Kurosawa Mitsuru glanced at the door next to him with a bit of resentment.
This door looks like a normal door, but it actually has a mechanism. If the players are not holding hands or are not completely close together, the mechanism will be activated after just two steps, automatically locking the door and forcing the players who are in a group to be separated into two groups.
Originally, he and Miki Baiyu should have enjoyed the whole process, but they were forced to separate.
"This is for the sense of tension... According to the normal process, as long as the two groups of people move along their respective routes, they will be able to meet up within 20 minutes." The NPC heard his complaint and laughed.
He had no choice, this was what the above meant... Logically speaking, this was a very good design, which would help extend the player's playing time, and the forced separation of actions was an extremely terrifying and stimulating experience.
"Let's go and continue looking for someone."
Kurosawa Mitsuru looked back at him, without any intention of blaming him.
"Based on my work experience, the guest's companion should be hiding, and happens to be hiding in a blind spot of the surveillance camera, just in the next corridor. If possible, call her name later, and I will keep silent."
The NPC nodded and led the way, explaining.
The NPC is wearing an isolation suit, and the shoes on his feet make obvious noises when he walks.
As an NPC, if he makes a sound, it might scare the players.
Kurosawa Hikaru followed in his footsteps, walking in a corridor with scarlet lights and bloody handprints on the walls.
The corridor was quiet, eerie and scary.
In the blink of an eye, we arrived at the next corridor... The layout of the environment did not change at all, just like a maze, with very little difference.
This is a visual cue, which can also be understood as a ghost wall. Once people cannot distinguish the road, they can easily fall into fear.
When he saw the scenery of this corridor, Kurosawa Mitsuru immediately understood.
Bai Yu is not afraid of ghosts, but she is a directionally challenged person. She knows she will get lost, so when she encountered this situation, she was probably scared.
Based on past experience, once Bai Yu got lost, he would use his mobile phone to open the navigation. However, in the escape room, the officials required that mobile phones be put away and placed in lockers.
Without a cell phone, with a poor sense of direction, and having to face the maze alone... the best way is to wait where you are.
However, the NPC in the escape room would not allow her to stay where she was and would make sounds and movements of pursuit, forcing her to move.
After finding out the reason for Miki Shiraha's disappearance, Kurosawa Mitsuru wanted to speak.
But before he could open his mouth, he vaguely heard some noise with his keen hearing.
The source of the sound was not far away, in a collapsed and messy area.
There were a lot of miscellaneous items there, all in a mess. Among them was a box with bloody handprints all over its surface... The box was quite small.
Under normal circumstances, it is impossible to hide a person in such a box.
When he saw the box, Kurosawa Mitsuru felt happy in his heart, but he didn't say anything and continued walking.
"This is difficult. She is less than 1.5 meters tall. How can we find her if she is so small and hiding?"
Soon, following the NPC to the pile of junk, Kurosawa Mitsuru said in worry.
As soon as he finished speaking, a voice came from the box at his feet:
"I'm 1.6 meters tall!"
The next moment, the lid of the box was pushed open by a hand.
"!"
The sudden movement frightened the NPC so much that his body trembled.
Because this small box is used for scenery and was never intended for players to hide.
“Found it.”
Kurosawa Hikaru had heard her subtle movements a long time ago, and when he saw that the box was indeed moving, he walked forward.
I saw Miki Baiyu curled up and squatting inside with her legs hugged. It was such a small box, but with her amazing flexibility, she could be put into it.
"Senior, I am really 1.6 meters tall, not less than 1.5 meters."
Miki Baiyu crawled out of the box, stood up and said seriously.
Although she is not tall, she is not short among girls.
As a figure skater, she is very satisfied with her height.
Because figure skating has no height requirements, if you are too tall, your body weight will inevitably increase, which will make some difficult moves more difficult to perform, and the impact force on the knees will be higher with every jump.
"I know, I was just teasing you and playing a joke on you."
When Kurosawa Mitsuru saw that she stood up and showed no signs of discomfort, he nodded with relief.
Her face looked normal. It seemed that this girl was not afraid of ghosts or NPCs. She was just worried about getting lost, so she waited for him to find her.
I think, if he had shouted just now, Sanmu Baiyu would have come out.
As for the NPC's voice, she would definitely not respond.
"Senior, why are you with the NPC?"
At the same time, Sanmu Baiyu also discovered the NPC nearby and was shocked.
"Because I've already cleared customs, but I didn't see you outside, so I had to ask the staff to bring me here to find you."
Speaking of this, Kurosawa Mitsuru felt a little helpless.
Originally, he thought that a lot of interesting things would happen when he and Miki Baiyu entered the horror room together, but the horror theme they chose included a forced separation segment.
After they had dealt with this, they followed the NPC and left.
The charging method of the escape room is different from that of the haunted house in the amusement park. The haunted house charges an entrance fee, but the escape room charges a timed fee, for example, 1000 yen for 10 minutes, which is extremely expensive.
"The surveillance cameras couldn't find you. It seems you are quite good at hiding and seeking."
Taking the elevator downstairs, Kurosawa Hikaru looked at Miki Shiraha beside him and couldn't help but sigh.
This girl, with her thin arms and legs, was extremely flexible... She could even get into such a small box, and even hide in the blind spot of the surveillance without being noticed.
It's normal to think about it. The areas that the surveillance is responsible for are mainly the corners and the players' hiding areas. Who would have thought that she was so outrageous that she could get into such a small box? That's not a normal hiding place.
"No, I seldom play this..."
Miki Baiyu faced his scrutiny, and because he was staring at her, she felt a little proud, but she also felt embarrassed and lowered her head.
…
"Senior, where are we going now?"
Walking on the streets of Shibuya again, Miki Shiraha looked at the dazzling array of various shops and looked forward to where to go next.
"Where do you usually buy skates?"
Kurosawa Hikaru thought about it and asked.
"Senior, you don't have to accompany me to where I want to go..."
When Miki Baiyu heard about skating, he shook his head.
"I want to buy a pair of skates. I can't wear rented shoes all the time. I want you to go with me to choose a pair."
Kurosawa Hikaru knew she had misunderstood and explained.
"OK."
Hearing this legitimate reason, Miki Baiyu immediately perked up.
"Let's go."
Seeing that she was happy, Kurosawa Hikaru nodded with satisfaction.
No matter how interesting other things are, for this junior girl, the most interesting thing is everything related to skating.
Not long after, Kurosawa Hikaru followed Miki Shiraha to the store she usually went to.
"Ms. Miki, welcome. What can I buy today?"
The staff in this store were able to recognize Miki Baiyu when they saw her and greeted her warmly.
"Ms. Akasaka, I want to buy a pair of men's ice skates."
Miki Shiraha has a very familiar relationship with the store clerk.
Although skates are best custom-made, universal models are also good-looking and practical.
"Boy friend?"
The female clerk named Akasaka took one look at Kurosawa Hikaru and was immediately shocked by his good looks. She leaned forward and asked in a low voice.
"Uh-huh."
Miki Baiyu glanced at Kurosawa Mitsuru beside him and nodded.
Our relationship should be considered boyfriend and girlfriend, right
"He's so handsome. Is he also a figure skater? Why haven't I heard of him before?"
The female clerk was shocked and extremely curious when she received her affirmation.
In the past, Miki, who was devoted to figure skating, has now reached the age to fall in love.
Having said that, she does not feel sad, but is very optimistic about this relationship.
Because this boyfriend looks very handsome and has a good temperament. You can tell from his appearance that he is not a bad person. The handsome man and beautiful woman are a perfect match.
"He's just starting to learn, but he's learned skating before and has a very strong foundation."
Miki Baiyu was very happy to see her excited reaction.
It's like when a boy brings his super beautiful girlfriend to meet his friends, he will feel proud of his vanity being satisfied when seeing everyone's reactions. The same feeling applies when a girl brings her handsome boyfriend to meet her friends.
What's more, that feeling is even more satisfying... because beautiful women are common in Japan, but handsome men are rare.
After all, girls in Japan start learning how to put on makeup from elementary school, and many girls regard putting on makeup as a form of etiquette.
In comparison, most boys are unkempt, barber shops are expensive, and handsome guys are really rare.
"I'm Kurosawa Hikaru. Nice to meet you. Please take care of me."
Feeling that Miki Baiyu's voice was a little higher in pitch and he was obviously very happy, Kurosawa Mitsuru also spoke at the right time, extending his hand and saying enthusiastically.
"I'm Akasaka Shiho, please take care of me."
When Akasaka Shiho saw him extending his hand, she felt flattered and immediately shook hands with him.
Maybe because she has a lot of experience as a store clerk and has met all kinds of people, she has a hunch that Miki's boyfriend is definitely not a simple person.
Because a person's temperament and conversation can express a lot of things.
After a brief greeting, Akasaka Shiho led them into the store and walked to the men's skate area, asking as they walked:
"What style of skates would you like to choose? Do you have a favorite brand?"
"You can ask her for her opinion. She knows more about figure skating. Let her help me choose."
Kurosawa Hikaru glanced at Miki Shiraha beside him and left the task to her.
…
As the night grew darker, after dinner, at around 8 o'clock, Kurosawa Mitsuru sent Miki Shiraha home.
He still adhered to his previous dating principles, that the date must not end in public places such as subway stations or trams.
"I had so much fun today."
Walking hand in hand, Miki Baiyu was in a good mood as he looked at the familiar road home.
Although she always had a great experience every time she went to the skating rink and was never disappointed, the same was true when she went on a date with Senior Kurosawa.
After today's date, she has completely confirmed that even if the senior doesn't go to the skating rink with her, she will still be very happy.
What she likes is not the senior who went to the skating rink with her, she likes the senior.
"yes."
Kurosawa Hikaru held the bag in one hand and held her hand with the other. Seeing her satisfied look, he felt a sense of accomplishment.
Even without the guidance of the mission, Miki Baiyu was still very satisfied to date him. For him, this was like recognition of his self-worth.
Today's date was simple, with no special arrangements, just like what an ordinary couple would do.
After that, neither of them spoke anymore, but just walked slowly hand in hand.
The surroundings were not quiet, as there were many pedestrians, but the feeling of holding hands made them feel each other's presence very clearly.
"How should I say goodbye tonight?"
Kurosawa Hikaru looked at the surrounding environment and then glanced at Miki Shiraha beside him.
Maybe it's because of the height difference, or maybe it's because he's too thin, or maybe it's because his face looks a little childish. Although he is about the same height as Ichinose Yuki, Bai Yu looks very small, giving people the feeling that he can be easily picked up.
In fact, the process of dating is not particularly important; the key is the beginning and the ending.
The strongest impression a date makes depends on physical contact or the progression of a relationship.
For example, the date on X/X/X, the first time holding hands, kissing, hugging, and so on, should be progressed one by one.
However, even if Kurosawa Hikaru knows how to do it, what to do is a question worth pondering.
In the morning, he saw Miki Shiraha bought Okamoto 001.
Although he could understand that Bai Yu was mentally prepared to spend the night with him in a hotel room.
But perhaps influenced by the dating mission, he attached great importance to the reason.
For example, at the beach, he can use the excuse of applying sunscreen to help Yuki apply it well.
For example, in the dojo, he could use the excuse that he didn't know how to tie a belt and ask Future to help him tie it.
In the current situation, if he suddenly said he wanted to get a room, it would be like he was only thinking about that kind of thing, which was too cheap.
Reasons are important for both men and women.
Boys don't want people to think they are too impatient, and girls don't want people to think they are too casual, so there must be a suitable reason.
To be honest, he had no idea what he wanted to achieve in this date.
We held hands before and kissed last time, so what should we do this time
If he really said that he didn't want to do that kind of thing with Miki Baiyu, that was impossible. With such a beautiful girlfriend, any normal man would want to do that, but he felt that the time was not right yet.
At this moment, Miki Baiyu spoke first:
"Senior, I'm going to soak my feet when I get home... I don't know what the right temperature is, can you help me take a look?"
Kurosawa Mitsuru took a look at her and found that she was a little shy and embarrassed. She obviously mustered up the courage to invite him.
This reason is actually quite bad... because the temperature of foot bath varies from person to person, and as long as you don’t get burned, it’s fine. This is just short of asking if you want to come to my house and sit for a while.
"Okay, you've been walking all day today, maybe your knees feel uncomfortable, can I take a look at them for you? I'm a professional at massage."
After realizing this, Kurosawa Mitsuru nodded without any hesitation.
His girlfriend had the courage to invite him. If he didn't know how to do it, he would be too unromantic.
It was obvious that Miki Baiyu wanted to stay with him for a while longer, and so did he.