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After that, we left the amusement park. We went to the closest bus stop, where we waited for around 12 minutes before boarding one that went to the nearest metro station.

After riding the bus for practically the same time as on our way here, we reached the station as planned. From there, rather than getting on the train, we went to eat dinner at the closest family restaurant.

“What should we eat? I’ll probably go for hamburg steak with a cheese-filling¹.”
“I’ll take that, too.”

Before long, we ordered the steaks and other dishes. The food we were going to feed each other was brought and we started eating.

“Hm… I shouldn’t say that out loud, but if you ask me, the food made with cooking skills is better.”
“Well, that stuff is special.”

It was only natural that other food couldn’t compare to the one made with Item Master and True Cooking.

Refraining for making as big a show of it as during lunch, Mika and I finished eating and left the restaurant after paying for the meal.

“Shall we go home?”
“…Hang on.”

When I was about to walk towards the metro station from the restaurant, Mika stopped me.

“What’s wrong?”
“Earlier… we called Mom and the others and told them we’d be late, didn’t we…? We have time until 10 pm.”

She had gripped my sleeve while looking slightly downward. It seemed as if her cheeks were somewhat red.

“…It’s true.”
“Th-Then… I… I mean, we… we both are s-still inexperienced on Earth, right?”

I understood what she was going for. In other words, she wanted to…
…What did our parents say about that again?

Let’s see… I’m pretty sure Mom said, “I’m sure the day will come when you sleep with Mika. Make sure you’re using contraceptives until you’re old enough to take full responsibility of a child.”
In other words, they approve of it. Well, we’re doing it in Anazumu anyway, even without parental consent.

Over there, you had contraceptives made with magic items, which were past human knowledge on Earth. But this was precisely Earth. If we made a mistake using those tools, that was it. It was true that Mika and I wanted kids… we did, but not now, so I couldn’t help worrying.

“So… uhm… does that mean ‘no’? There’s even a nearby… hotel…” She was looking at me fixedly.

I knew. I understood that today felt like the right time. If we were in Anazumu right now, I’d probably gladly ravish her. Still… I was scared. More than during our first time over there. Normally, it would be weird for the man to be scared². But I was.

If we messed up here, our lives on Earth would be screwed. That would make returning after so much hardship (?) in Anazumu meaningless.

“Ayumu…?”

Now she was peering at my face. That would mean she wanted me to tell her that she looked cute. Normally, at least. But this was different. Right now, that wouldn’t fly.

The conditions needed to be perfect… We couldn’t do it in this world until I finished university, or got a job after graduating from high school, so I could support her³. It was too early, which was certainly unfortunate… I really wanted to do it, but I had to refuse-!

“-Could it be that you’re pondering the question of responsibility?” Mika interjected before I could deliver my refusal, as if she had read my thoughts.

She hit the mark. I couldn’t deny that.

“As I thought, I get it.” She had likely judged so from my expression, and right after saying that, she took a long sigh. “I’m not sure what to say. I just thought… since today is our date and we went to the amusement park where we were so often together in the past, with just the two of us. It reminded me why I love you so much, Ayumu!”

It had also reaffirmed my affection for her. If I could, I would… But I was scared.

“From tomorrow on, you’ll be busy in Anazumu and I’ll remain a virgin in this world where we’re originally from. It makes me anxious. You are my future husband, so I’m sorely tempted…”

She kept talking while fidgeting for some reason. I could feel her strong determination.

…Is it really alright for me to end this with an “I’m scared” when she clearly wants it⁴? To be honest, she should be scared about it, too.

“Ah… Y-You know, I’m not some nymphomaniac who does nothing but think about doing lewd things with you, Ayumu. Still… today felt different.”

Even though we were in plain sight, she hugged me strongly. I probably shouldn’t have only thought about the scary aspects. She wouldn’t be disillusioned at this stage, so I better tell her my true feelings.

“Mika… aren’t you scared?”
“Huh?”
“I am. This isn’t Anazumu with magic, a tiny mistake could ruin our whole lives. As a matter of fact, I’d normally be fully on board with your idea, but I think it’s too risky.”

When I told her that, far from looking disappointed, Mika was smiling even more.

“That’s why. I’m not afraid. You’re so gentle, no matter what happens, I’m convinced we’ll be fine. That’s the reason I want to give you my body. Though I’m not sure if that’s selfish of me, after you gave it so much thought.”

Her determination was firm. It would likely be difficult to make her yield any further. In that case, the only one who could yield was me.

“Understood.”
“Hm!”
“No matter what happens, I’ll try to make you happy, Mika.”

I returned her embrace.

…She argued me down skillfully. I was probably what people referred to as a henpecked husband. From an outside perspective… I might’ve been right. But I chose to do what she told me.

TL notes:
Thus ends Alim’s and Mika’s date with them finding a love hotel to get frisky (and possibly Mika’s ticket to “16 and pregnant – Japan edition”). Don’t go and put your insulin away already, there’s still two more couples to get through.

1. The original is チーズインハンバーグ (cheese in hamburg steak). Thanks to Kemm for explaining that kind of dish.
2. I’d call that less “scared” and more “realistic”.
3. Ok, there’s reasonable concern, and then there’s this.
4. I thought we were past the whole “not communication worries”.

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