I, Who Was Reincarnated as an Evil Character With Cheat-Level Stats in an Eroge, Will Live Freely in This Life
“Alright, looks like Miku hasn’t shown up yet.”
It was Saturday afternoon, and I’d agreed to hang out with Miku, so I’d arrived at the meeting spot a little early.
My goal for today was obviously to hang out with Miku, but since I’d become lovers with Kana and Saki, I also wanted to confess my feelings to Miku.
Miku seemed bothered that she was the only one left out… She didn’t show it much, but I could tell… Actually, Kana and Saki knew too. Today was probably the best day to confess my feelings.
But even though I knew this confession would succeed nine times out of ten—no, almost certainly succeed—I still felt a little nervous. I was nervous when it came to Saki too, after all… It was going to be an important day, so maybe it was only natural.
You never really get used to this sort of thing…
So, about today’s plans. Before the confession business, I wanted to make Miku happy and enjoy myself too, so I talked it over with Kana and Saki and put a lot of thought into what to do. It’s such an important day, it’d be a waste not to enjoy it together.
Well, “consulted” is a bit much—it was more like I asked her in detail what she likes. From the things she mentioned, the idea that came to mind was a cat cafe. There were other ideas too, but in the end, that seemed like the best one.
This is something even I, who played the game, didn’t know: Miku apparently loves animals, especially cats.
Kana and Saki said Miku herself hides it because she finds it a bit embarrassing, but she saves cat pictures in her photo folder and often watches cat videos on streaming sites.
According to Kana and Saki, only Miku’s family, Kana, and Saki know about this, but they decided it was okay to tell me.
We talked about it, the three of us, and agreed that if it ever became a problem, I’d apologize too… I doubt it will be, though.
Speaking of which, I remember that time Miku held her umbrella over a cat in the rain, getting completely soaked herself while worrying about the cat.
Meowing away… At the time, I was too surprised to think about it, but looking back, Miku was seriously cute then… Not that she isn’t cute normally, but that gap made it even more so.
To be honest, I chose the cat cafe partly to make Miku happy, but also partly hoping to see her like that again.
Anyway, that’s the gist of it. So, having learned Miku loves cats, I picked the cat cafe.
As for what to wear, I thought I should probably tell her to wear something that won’t get covered in cat hair. I debated telling Miku beforehand, but since Kana and Saki said they’d handle that part, I ended up keeping it a secret from Miku until today.
Anyway, the confession is one thing, but before that, I just want to enjoy myself with Miku. It’d be a waste if we didn’t both have fun.
Just as I was thinking that, Miku arrived looking perfectly casual yet incredibly mature.
I’d seen Miku in her regular clothes many times before, but today’s outfit was new to me. It suited her great figure perfectly and looked adorable.
“S-sorry to keep you waiting… Seito… Was I a little late…?”
“Not at all. It’s not even the meeting time yet. I just got here way too early myself. I mean, I practically just arrived.”
“I-is that so…”
Today, Miku seemed a bit subdued, not as confident as usual, giving off a slightly shy vibe.
Well, it was our first time going out alone together on a holiday, so she’d be nervous.
I thought maybe I should ease her tension little by little… but I had to say what I wanted to say.
With that thought, I spoke up.
“That said, I’ve never seen you in that outfit before. It really suits you—you look so stylish and mature. It’s great. You look really cute.”
When I said that, Mikku flushed and looked away.
“Y-yeah… thanks… Seito, y-you look… cool too…”
“Haha, thanks. But since we’re here, look me in the eyes when you say it.”
“Shut up… Don’t make me say it again…”
When I teased her a little like that, Miku said it shyly.
“Just kidding. I’m just super happy I got to hear that from you.”
“Enough about that already… So, where are we going today anyway…”
Miku said this, perhaps to change the subject out of embarrassment, but that part would be a surprise once we got there.
“That’ll be a surprise later. Come on, let’s go.”
I said that and held out my hand to Miku. She looked at my hand for a few seconds, then said, “Alright… fine,” took my hand, and we started walking together.
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“Alright! This is the place.”
After walking for a few minutes, Miku and I arrived at our destination.
Since it was close to where we met up, we didn’t talk much on the way. Well, we were holding hands, and Miku seemed a bit embarrassed, so maybe it was better that it was close.
“This place is…”
“A cat cafe.”
“Huh, a cat cafe…”
“Yeah, a cat cafe. Have you ever been to one, Miku?”
When I mentioned the cat cafe, Mikku, who’d been walking shyly, suddenly widened her eyes and looked delighted. …Or so I thought, but when I asked her a question, her expression reverted to her usual self.
“No, I haven’t…”
“Well then, Miku, what about cats? Do you like them?”
“I-I guess I like them normally…”
“I see. Just checking, but do you dislike cat cafes or anything?”
“I-I don’t dislike them. S-Since Seito thought of this, I wouldn’t say I dislike it, right?”
When I asked that, Miku snapped back.
No matter what she says, judging by this reaction, she really wants to go.
I mean, liking cats isn’t something to be ashamed of, but for some reason she seems to be trying to hide it. I don’t know why, but seeing her like this is cute. So maybe I shouldn’t tell Kana or Saki about it just yet.
It’s the first time I’ve seen Miku’s expression change so quickly, and I kinda want to see how she reacts a little longer.
“Well then, shall we go in?”
“Y-yeah…”
And so, Miku and I entered the cat cafe.
Maiban