We went to the cafe sector in the center of Keyaki mall. It was a ten-minute walk from our school.

"Hehe... date with Kiyotaka-Kun." Kei had her fingers around my arm.

''Yeah, yeah whatever.''

If she didn't have these weird impulses every now and then, she would really be a perfect beauty.

"Well? Where are we going?" She asked with a beaming smile.

"Hmm, where would you like to go first?"

''Anywhere is fine! I don't even mind being in jail as long as I'm with you.''

''...............Please don't do anything stupid, OKAY?"

Even though what Kei said can be interpreted as a joke, I'm pretty sure she wasn't joking.

Staring at all these cafes and restaurants, I briefly pondered on which to pick. It would be for the best, if the restaurant itself was convinient.

Half price now! All you can eat buffet!"

That was... exactly what I was looking for! But what about Kei? She might not be comfortable with eating a lot.

"Hey, Kei, wanna have a buffet or...?"

''Yeah! I don't mind at all! As long as you're with me!"

She replied with an unclouded smile. I had a weird feeling that if I were to jump off a mountain she will follow me there too.

We went inside the buffet restaurant, put our bags on our seats, and went to the counter to get our food.

A buffet is a place where meat dishes, noodle dishes, and even sweets are already prepared and you can eat as much or as little of it as you want. Of course, there is a time limit, but...

"Hmm, I don't know..."

As I was wondering what I should eat, a young female waiter spoke to me.

''If you're not sure which one to choose, I'd recommend this one.''

What she was showing me was a very novel food, seasonal cake sushi. Never tried sushi before, but there is a first time to everything.

''Thank you! I'll try it out!"

I took the sushi to my seat. Kei had already chosen her food and was waiting for me. It was a typical salad and pasta dish. But there was something off about Kei, her eyes were hidden behind her bangs. 

''Let's eat. Bon appétit!''

''Wait.''

Kei replied in a cold tone that was as deep as the ocean floor.

''Um, what's going on?" I asked confused.

''You were talking to the waitress very happily, going as far as to stare at her eyes longer than 5 seconds, and you even decided to eat the dish she chose. Why did you pick the dish she chose without hesitation? Don't tell me you came to this restaurant to meet her?''

She glared at me with cold lifeless eyes.

When you're in a relationship with a woman you need to naturally become a diplomat, by that I mean you need to always agree with her. That's the fastest way you can get out of a fight. That's how society has operated for the last 1000 years and that's how it will continue to operate for the next 1000.

I decided to just apologize since that's the least troublesome.

''I'm sorry.''

"Sorry" for what? So you admit it? You admit that you have some kind of relationship with that woman? So what kind of relationship is that? Come on, tell me. Is it a relationship you can't tell your girlfriend about?"

I... I forgot! I forgot that I was dealing with Kei and not a normal woman! It is forbidden to say 'I'm sorry' when talking with Kei! It's like admitting that you were at fault, and it would only add fuel to the fire.

...No, but wait. I just meet that waitress for the first time, so there's no need to make excuses? 

'' There is nothing going on between us, plus it's none of your business.''

"Oh yeah?" Her shoulder started trembling.

What? Did I just add gasoline to the fire?

Sometimes I wonder if it would've been better if we remained just friends. If we were friends, she wouldn't be this jealous or constrained. In other words, all the bad things about Kei would disappear.

"Oh, well, I guess we'll just have to do that." 

"Do what...?" I asked.

"I'm thinking of moving in with you.

"What...? What are you talking about? We're still in high school, remember?"

Well, I guess there are high school students out there who live together even at this early age, but that's not the point now.

''Why did you suddenly suggest living together?"

''So I can lock you up and protect you from the world."

''Oh, I see, it's true that if you live with me, you'll know everything I do............ Wait a minute! What are you talking about? Confinement is a crime!''

In a 2D universe, it would be a matter of convenience for dangerous people like Kei to not have to worry about crime, but regrettably, that is not the case. This is real life.

If I went missing, the police would come to my rescue through the city's security cameras, thanks to the school and other organizations.

Besides, I highly doubt any place can actually hold me. Not to mention it's Kei who's doing it. I'm more scared of a kid in a coma than her.

"Let me write it down for you. Even though I'm confining you, to the rest of the world it might as well seem like we are living together, capisce?" She continued.

"...?"

Oh, I see. Wow, Kei, you're really making me work for it.

''But by locking me up, you're not going to let me out of the house, right? But what do you think the people at school would think if that happened? A diligent student not showing up would be a great deal of concern for the school! So there's a hole in your plan!"

But seriously tho, the only reason I date Kei is so I can learn about love. But is this a normal conversation between lovers?

Kai just stared at me before-

''I'm sorry, he has excessive h-hay fever and can't come to s-school..."

''What the...?"

Kei says fragilely, her eyes moistening until tears formed in the corner. Forget Leonardo De Caprio, this girl here deserves an Oscar.

"There's no way the teacher will be convinced with just this kind of acting..."

"I realized something while being with you, that having a firm grasp of the people around you is also important, so I've further increased my social network, and I'm basically playing the role of the queen bee for the girls at this point. Though, of course, it's all a lie.''

''.....''

Wow, Kei has grown up so much, I feel a little bit proud. Like a teacher, watching their student shine. But what a world we live in... where girlfriends blackmails their beloved.

Since Kei is my first, I can't really have a base for comparison. But are all girls like this?

''Since that's the case, why don't we move in together?" Kei asked with a smile.

Yes with all the clear outcomes Kei has presented to me, the best possible choice is to just go along with her. I mean it's not like purging her is an option.

''So I have no choice but to agree?" 

"Yup."

''BUT I REFUSE!''

''...........''

''One of the things I, Kiyotaka Ayanokouji, like the most is to find someone who thinks they're some hot shit, and say 'No' right to their faces!''

''....''

Kei stared at me with a blank expression before taking out her phone. 

'' What? You still on my browser history? Please, show it to the world. It's a small price to pay for my freedom.'' I declared confidently.

''Are you sure?" Her smile formed a crescent moon. There was something evil about it.

Saying that she showed me her phone. A video was playing- 

"Anh❤! Anh❤! Anh❤!''

The video was me watching my tv screen with a poker face, on the display was a naked boy and girl doing.....ah.. unspeakable things.

About two months ago, Ike gave me a vintage porn DVD to borrow. Since I was a little bit curious I decided to just watch it, but I quit immediately because I found it boring.

Oh.....

......................

''One night. You get to stay with me for one night!'' I coughed.

'' Well, it's better than nothing. YAY!!!'' Kei exclaimed cheerfully.

This girl...

She sometimes makes me forget that she has been bullied her entire life.

[TO BE CONTINUED]