I want to go on a date that Murmur will remember.
Unlike Nicasia’s heart, which made a promise in one go, going on a date with Murmur wasn’t easy.
“If only we could have done it when there was a little bit of summer vacation left…”
Nicasia sighed deeply with a face full of dark clouds.
“Unlike Nicasia’s thoughts, the end of summer vacation was extremely busy, so it couldn’t be helped, right?”
Esme said while fiddling with a teacup that emitted a pleasant aroma.
Today, just as the second semester has started.
Esme was enjoying tea time in Nicasia’s room.
Murmur was spending time with Professor Aiaie, and Monica and Citrine were also absent due to unavoidable tasks.
“Will Murmur think the same way?”
“Murmur is the kind of kid who takes care of things we don’t even think about, right? I think it’s natural.”
“But we made a promise… Before I knew it, summer vacation passed, and the second semester has started.”
“Nicasia didn’t promise to do something during summer vacation either.”
What Esme is saying now is something Nicasia’s maids have emphasized many times.
“Then it should be fine, right?”
Looking at Nicasia, who was full of worry, Esme and the maid bringing dessert from behind nodded.
“Miss Murmur is just busy today due to Professor Aiaie’s summons.”
“Don’t worry too much, Your Highness. You were really busy at the end of summer vacation, right?”
Esme smiled slightly while tasting the strangely sweet black tea.
Nicasia, agonizing over not being able to go on a date.
Esme was just happy to see Nicasia, a princess, putting aside her status and sharing her worries.
“The maids also said it, right? Nicasia was incredibly busy. From the principal to the elementary and middle school vice-principals, everyone was calling her here and there.”
“Ugh… I was really busy.”
“And the professors also wanted to see you, so you had to run around during meal times, right?”
The princess’s summer vacation, from start to finish, had no time to relax.
Ironically, now that the second semester has just started, it’s a more relaxed situation.
“Murmur would never think badly of Nicasia. Hmm… How about thinking about what kind of date to have?”
“Th-thinking… Is that okay?”
Nicasia gulped down her peach black tea and spoke with eyes full of anticipation.
“It would be an honor for me to help Your Highness with your date.”
“Esme, you…”
At first, Esme could only be seen with a subtle gaze.
Nicasia felt grateful that she had become a truly comfortable same-sex friend.
“Then, Nicasia. You’ve been thinking about it since the end of summer vacation until now, right?”
“Yes, I’ve been thinking really hard.”
“Do you have any plans for what kind of date you want to have with Murmur, or what you want to do?”
At Esme’s kind question, Nicasia straightened her back and smiled.
“Of course I do. It’s not like I’ve been talking about going on a date with Murmur just to save face.”
“Can you tell me what the date plan is?”
“Of course. In fact, I wanted to hear your opinion to see if there are any problems.”
Nicasia coughed and looked at the head maid, Riola.
“Riola, could you spread the map on the table?”
“Yes, Your Highness. I’ll prepare it right away.”
The head maid smiled and skillfully spread the map on the table covered with a white tablecloth.
“Oh… This is a map of Holimpia, right?”
“Yes, I plan to have the date here.”
Nicasia’s eyes sparkled as she spoke.
“I want to show Murmur what a real date is.”
“A real date…”
Esme remembered a few novels she read during summer vacation.
“…It’s certainly romantic for young ladies to have a date in Holimpia.”
The heart of the empire, Holimpia.
It was a place where you could enjoy various hobbies and entertainments that you couldn’t at Cosmos Academy.
“Some students even say that spending a day in Holimpia is a dream, right?”
“It’s where I was born, and it’s a place I know well. There shouldn’t be any problems, right?”
“Of course…”
─ Squeak!
At the perfect timing, Citrine appeared, opening the white door.
“Sorry for being late… Huh? Why is the map of Holimpia spread out?”
“Welcome, Citrine. You know Nicasia wants to go on a date with Murmur, right?”
“Of course. I also know that after saying that, the vice-principal called, and you’ve been busy ever since.”
Citrine felt a bit sorry for Nicasia in that regard.
“I want to have a date with Murmur in Holimpia. So I’m asking for opinions.”
“Oh my, a date with Miss Murmur in Holimpia? Hmm…”
Citrine smiled mysteriously, and Nicasia swallowed nervously.
‘After all… Consulting Citrine about this might seem a bit… unlucky.’
Citrine likes Murmur.
Not just likes, but says with a bright smile that she will become her ‘bride.’
Without thinking deeply, it’s a declaration of love.
How can I talk about going on a date and ask for her opinion?
“So, how much have you heard?”
“Ah, Nicasia was just about to say when Citrine came.”
Citrine naturally looked at Nicasia.
“Ahem… I was thinking of starting the date with a meal at this restaurant.”
Nicasia wanted to be special to Murmur.
She wanted to give Murmur a time that no peer could offer during this date.
“Oh my, it’s quite a famous and luxurious restaurant.”
“Murmur doesn’t picky eat, but… I think this place would be nice.”
Citrine and Esme smiled and gave their opinions.
Nicasia swallowed and mustered a bit of courage.
“I want the meal to be as much as possible what Murmur likes. There are many foods at the academy’s cafeteria, but there must be foods Murmur hasn’t tried.”
“Trying new foods or eating favorite foods can certainly be a good conversation topic.”
“After the meal, I thought we could walk around the nearby park…”
Nicasia pointed to the next location with slightly trembling fingers.
“And then enjoy an opera here…”
“Huh… An opera?”
“You’re thinking of watching an opera?”
Citrine and Esme were genuinely surprised.
Although they’ve been through many surprising things, both Nicasia and Murmur were fifth graders in elementary school.
“Opera… Opera… I’ve never thought about it.”
“I’ve never even seen one.”
Seeing Citrine and Esme’s reactions, Nicasia smiled slightly.
“I want Murmur to have an unforgettable date. I want to have a real date like adults do.”
“So you included an opera in the plan?”
“Yes, adults enjoy operas. If the opera is too burdensome, I thought about watching a performance. Or dancing at the nearby ballroom would be nice too!”
Nicasia quickly pointed out her second and third choices.
“Wow… If I were to go on a date with Murmur, I only thought about eating cake.”
Esme was impressed.
Everywhere you looked, it had an ‘adult-like!’ atmosphere.
“Well, I think Murmur would be fine with it.”
“Ci-Citrine, do you think it’s a good place too?”
“Murmur has definitely never seen an opera. In that sense, seeing something new, laughing, and chatting… I think it’s a good approach?”
“Phew…”
Nicasia pressed her chest with her palm and let out a sigh of relief.
Citrine looked at Nicasia, who, no matter where you looked, seemed at least three years older than herself.
“What do you plan to do after the opera?”
“I want to leave good memories of the date. So I thought about visiting nearby accessory shops and giving a gift.”
“Wow! A ring or necklace! Earrings, right?!”
Esme spoke excitedly, and Nicasia nodded.
“It doesn’t have to be too flashy. But exchanging a gift would be very nice.”
“Then have dinner, right?”
“Yes! Yes! Just as Citrine thought! Hmm… I want dinner to naturally not overlap with what we had for lunch.”
Nicasia pointed to several restaurants with her finger.
“There are many restaurants perfect for dinner with beautiful views.”
“Wow, you’ve looked at a lot. Nicasia?”
“I want to give Murmur a truly enjoyable date.”
Citrine fell into thought for a moment.
“Hmm… What do you plan to do after dinner?”
“Ah, after dinner…”
Nicasia pressed her thighs tightly and rolled her eyes.
“…We’ll have to return to the academy.”
“Hmm, return to the academy, right?”
“Well, it’s a natural story. We have to return to the academy!”
Esme smiled brightly, but Citrine was seriously examining the map.
‘…Nicasia is lying.’
Citrine could clearly see traces of something drawn and erased with an eraser on several famous ‘Grand Hotels’ in Holimpia.
She also had feelings for Murmur, so she could see Nicasia’s true intentions more clearly.
“I think it’s a good date course, considering how much Nicasia has thought about it.”
Citrine, who had a marriage promise with Murmur, surprisingly cheered Nicasia on.
* * *
Nicasia, with a slightly red face, as expected, asked me, Murmur, out on a date.
Unlike the main story, I thought she might somehow go on a date at the end of summer vacation, but it ended up like this.
“If Murmur is okay with it, I want to spend a good time in Holimpia.”
Since it was during breakfast, Esme, sitting next to her, could be seen nodding up and down.
“Holimpia~ It’s a good place, right? Murmur!”
But do Nicasia and Esme really think ‘Holimpia’ is that great?
“Murmur… It will be a really fun date. I heard the opera is very popular and entertaining.”
“It’s an opera about a hero~! Murmur likes heroes, right?”
Esme was enthusiastically encouraging, and Nicasia’s eyes sparkled.
“Yeah, Murmur thinks it’s good. Are we going this weekend?”
“Yes, yes! That’s right! Murmur! I’m so happy you agreed!”
“Since it’s playing with Nicasia, who I really like. Murmur was looking forward to it too.”
Nicasia smiled brightly and nodded.
“It will be a date Murmur will never forget! Please look forward to it!!”
Nicasia’s face, speaking with a proud expression, was already full of happiness.
『A new event has been confirmed!』
《Enjoy a date with Nicasia Holimpia》
Knowing what future is coming, my, Murmur’s status window flashed as if teasing.
It’s better not to tease. Nicasia’s date is destined to be incredibly happy!
