Chapter 84: Pinkhead in bed

Ben thought, 'I'm approaching the final quarter. Stay focused. Clear eyes. Full Hearts...'

[Target's current comfort level: close(+1)]

They talked for a long while before he felt it was appropriate for them to leave and walk to his dorm, which they were now doing. The night air was warm tonight, and Katie's energetic voice overpowered the noise of passing traffic.

"I can't believe you actuallies have the first printed volume of Lupin! Not even my dad has that. Can't wait to reads!" Katie said with an enthusiastic smile.

Ben did have that manga. He won it in a contest from an otaku site long ago and considered it one of his treasures. This was a perk of having things in common with your date. As they walked, Ben kept up the conversation, but he was thinking about something else. Beluga informed him he'd been making a mistake in his prior dates. It was a simple one—he hadn't kissed his dates before bringing them to his place.