"But the price of the studio doesn't seem cheap."
Akira pondered, resting his chin on his hand. "So we need to split the cost."
"Okay, okay! Of course, we'll split the rental fee if we're cosplaying together!"
Marin said excitedly, showing no objection at all.
"Then count me in too," Wakana replied. "After all, I'm going with Kitagawa-san."
"Since Kitagawa-san isn't very good at makeup and wearing wigs, I need to go help her."
Akira could only give Wakana a big thumbs up.
He truly was Kitagawa's Doraemon. He was practically an all-purpose tool.
Sajuna poked her head out from Akira's embrace and asked, "Do you have any arrangements for the photoshoot?"
"Well, I've always been the one taking pictures for Kitagawa-san before," Wakana said shyly.
"But I've only just started learning, and I only use my phone for photos."
"So it might not meet our requirements, especially since we're going to a studio to take pictures."
Sajuna nodded. "Indeed, I've seen you taking pictures of Kitagawa-san with your phone before."
"How about this? Leave the photography to us."
"We have professional cameras for taking pictures."
"Eh! By the way, who usually takes pictures of Juju-sama?" Marin asked curiously. "They make Juju-sama look so beautiful."
Akira glanced at Sajuna. Seeing that she did not object, he replied.
"It's Sajuna's little sister."
"Juju-sama actually has a little sister? She must be as cute as Sajuna."
Kitagawa cupped her face and began fantasizing.
This was Kitagawa's imagination.
Although they were both cute, they were clearly two different types, Akira thought to himself.
"But we can talk about the filming tomorrow," Akira said. "For now, let Wakana finish watching 'Flower Princess!! Fire!'"
"Mm, Kitagawa-san, can I borrow your disc?"
Wakana agreed and turned to ask Marin beside him.
"You can, but 'Flower Princess!! Fire!' only has 126 episodes, and the discs are quite heavy, so it feels like it would be hard to bring them over," Marin said, looking troubled, before coming up with a solution.
"Why doesn't Gojo-kun come to my house to watch 'Flower Princess!! Fire!'?" Kitagawa said excitedly. "That way I can also explain things to Gojo-kun."
Marin secretly rejoiced in her heart.
If Gojo-kun comes to my house, it'll be a home date.
What should I do with Gojo-kun?
I want to make delicious food with Gojo-kun.
Hehe, Gojo-kun.
Gojo-kun!
"Kitagawa-san!"
Wakana's shout broke Marin's fantasy.
"Eh? What is it, Gojo-kun?"
Marin looked completely bewildered, as if she had crashed.
She had not heard what Wakana had just said, having been lost in her own world.
Akira and Sajuna also looked at the secretly delighted Kitagawa without saying anything.
Sajuna could clearly feel the pink atmosphere between the two of them.
However, was Wakana a bit too dense when it came to emotions?
Sajuna shook her head, feeling quite lucky herself.
"I said, Kitagawa-san, when are we going to watch the anime?"
"Eh!? You agreed?" Kitagawa said in surprise, since Wakana had clearly been avoiding such topics before.
But seeing Wakana's pure gaze, she felt a little disheartened.
Gojo-kun, he wouldn't really just treat it as watching anime, would he?
When a girl invites a boy to her house alone, there should be some fantasy involved, right?
"Then today. Let's go today."
Marin decided, and as soon as she finished speaking, she wanted to take Wakana with her.
What astonishing initiative!
Akira and Wakana both thought to themselves.
"Please allow me to ask my grandfather first."
Wakana said this as he walked out of the room, returning shortly afterward.
"Grandfather agreed," Wakana said, turning to Akira and the others. "Then I apologize, Akira-kun. Let's end today's discussion here."
"Mm. Wakana, you go ahead and do the preliminary research," Akira nodded. "I'll help you when the time comes."
After that, the two also bid farewell to Wakana and Marin, greeted Gotō Kaoru, and left.
It felt like, with this arrangement, Wakana would not get to see Marin in her sexy pajamas.
But Wakana would not just go for this one day, right? So it was best to leave it to fate.
Akira thought that it was not his business anyway.
He gently held Sajuna's hand beside him.
"Aki-kun, where are we going?"
Sajuna looked up at Akira, her eyes like stars in the sky.
"To a date, of course!"
Akira replied as a matter of course.
Sajuna lightly stepped on Akira's toe and huffed. "Of course I know we're going on a date! But Aki-kun didn't know where to go last time."
"I already said it's my first time in love. I haven't really imagined it much."
Akira rubbed his head, feeling a headache as he still could not think of nearby places to go.
"Then today, let me lead Aki-kun around."
Sajuna's face showed an expression full of interest. Although she was happy playing with Aki-kun, it was also very enjoyable to guide him through things she liked.
"Alright, then today I'll entrust myself to Sajuna."
Akira patted his chest, indicating his trust in her.
"Then today's first stop is the arcade!"
"Eh! Sajuna actually goes to arcades too?"
"Don't stereotype people, Aki-kun!"
Sajuna's angry voice rang out.
Pulling Akira's arm, she led him all the way to the entrance of the arcade, hesitated for a moment, then walked inside.
"Let's play that."
Sajuna pointed to an empty dancing machine.
"It's for two people to play together."
"But, Sajuna, I can't dance," Akira said helplessly. It seemed he was about to make a fool of himself.
"But I don't mind if Aki-kun dances badly. As long as we have fun."
Sajuna checked her wallet, took out a coin, and inserted it.
"Aki-kun, it's starting!"
The dancing machine's music slowly began, and Akira tried his best to imitate the movements Sajuna made.
After one song, before Akira could say anything, Sajuna hugged his arm, her eyes full of surprise.
"Aki-kun, you danced so well!"
"That's because I was watching Sajuna dance the whole time."
Akira felt that, before his dancing skill improved, he really was not suited for this kind of activity.
He looked at his skill panel.
『Dancing Lv1: 28/100』
It seemed to confirm it. His original level really was only Lv1.