Chapter 7: Outfit

I had to choose my outfit quickly with Akari Hovering behind my back, she was more excited about picking an outfit for me than myself, and every time I was satisfied with the one I tried on she would be back with a new set of outfits. This was not the first time a girl was with me while shopping for my clothes but this one was an enlightening experience, I felt pampered.

It took us a couple of sets of clothes before Akari was satisfied that I didn't look like a freshman in his college debut. I quickly changed to my new outfit in one of the washrooms in the station. I didn't notice that it was already past 1 pm. My stomach was making its presence felt. I texted Himouro that something came up and we'd be late.

"Don't worry, I have saved you both seats, Take your time. Enjoy your date." Himouro replied.

That Sly Fox, I thought. As expected this was a set-up so I won't feel out of place in the Mixer. I wondered if Akari was in on it too and if she willingly agreed. She seemed to be oblivious to Himouro's plans or was she just playing along? The crowd in Shinagawa was thinning as the rush hour died down so I decided to stop by and eat before going to Tamachi Station.

"Akari-san, let's eat here at the station" I was pointing at Kyotonkotsu Restaurant a couple of steps from Uniqlo. I didn't wait for her to respond I started walking towards the Restaurant and thankfully from the corner of my eye she was following.

"Itsuki, let me carry that for you," Akari said, reaching for the Uniqlo paper bag before I was able to answer her. She gingerly folded the paper bag and inserted it into her handbag. I didn't actually think it would fit in the handbag, but it must be magic.

We seated ourselves in the restaurant, this was all so new, I was never alone with Akari before or a girl for that matter since I moved to Tokyo and I was sort of winging it all the way. Should I order for her, or should I let her choose her dish, and more importantly should I let her pay for her portion or shoulder the bill myself, I mean this wasn't a date and if I was paying I had no choice but go to Fukuoka for the winter break, my finances were at an awful state. 

***Author's Note***

Thank you for reading,  

kem