Kapitel 719: I Have a Bold Idea

After entering the aquarium, the two hungry individuals didn't visit the exhibits first; instead, they headed straight to the restaurant inside the aquarium.

It was almost 12:30, so they postponed the agreed-upon barbecue for the evening and had something to eat before enjoying their date.

Many couples were having afternoon tea here, displaying their affection.

As a newlywed couple limited to today, Miku found a seating area and ordered limited couple drinks. Two heart-shaped straws were placed in the cup, allowing the man and woman to drink together. However, it was more expensive than individual drinks, something a single person might not indulge in.

After it was served, she looked at Shinichi and drink with hope, her face slightly blushing.

"Are you going to drink...?"

"Of course, why would I order it if not?" Shinichi pinched her cheek in a cute way, and Miku pouted with embarrassment without moving away.

Both put their straws into their mouths, their faces and lips getting closer, so close that they could clearly feel each other's breath.

Shinichi stared straight into Miku's eyes, also not missing any details of her lips.

The daring gaze made Miku's innocent expression even more unbearable; her face turned redder, and she even forgot she was drinking.

She bit the straw, and after a while, she raised her hand to cover her reddened face and spoke with a faint voice like a mosquito.

"Don't stare so closely..."

"Okay, let's just drink." Shinichi finally responded to the earlier teasing in the fast-food restaurant. He smiled proudly and averted his gaze from her eyes.

They both finished their drinks in an atmosphere very much like a couple, then went to play on the carousel and pirate ship in the aquarium.

Miku didn't like the pirate ship, and she felt nauseous after riding it. But the slow-moving carousel suited her. All the horses had been replaced with various sea creatures, and the facility was decorated in blue, making it feel like being underwater.

Her playing experience was outstanding. After sitting once, she couldn't wait to pull Shinichi to sit on it again, this time together.

She had seen many couples sitting on the same "Trojan Horse" and wanted to experience that feeling.

But when Shinichi actually sat behind her, a pair of arms gently encircling her waist, and a masculine aura and warmth clinging to her back, Miku's entire body tensed.

She never thought this feeling would be so fascinating. She had clearly done more intimate things before, but just going from holding hands to hugging as a couple was enough to make her heart beat fast.

If she kissed Shinichi today or even did something later on, Miku had a feeling her heart would explode and die...

Feeling her nervousness, Shinichi released his hand and stepped back a bit.

"Are you okay? How about I get off..."

"No, it's okay!" Miku held his hand tightly, placing it back on her waist with determination. "I can do it! Shinichi!"

"No, it's just a carousel ride. What are you doing here..." Shinichi was slightly puzzled. Seeing how stubborn she was, Shinichi hugged her again from behind.

Then he realized he seemed too close, and his breath blew on Miku's face. Just as he was about to adjust his posture.

"Hmm~"

Her sensitive ears were attacked by the warm breath. Miku's entire body went weak, leaning into his embrace without any strength. A soft and faint voice sounded pitiful in her ears.

"Shinichi, we can't do it here..."

"...Sorry, I really didn't mean that."

Shinichi coughed in embarrassment.

After getting off the carousel, Miku stood a bit wobbly as if she were drunk, her face turning red. The staff stared at the two of them with strange eyes for a while.

After all, someone did that, and cleaning up the Trojan was troublesome.

Leaving the entertainment area, Shinichi still held Miku's hand and walked towards their next visit.

Miku slowly got used to being touched by Shinichi. Unconsciously, she hugged her arms, leaning on his shoulder with a natural smile on her face.

Next, they headed to the sparkling jellyfish area, where various jellyfish swam in circular water columns.

Miku's eyes were fixed on the glass wall with sparkling eyes, observing the graceful swimming postures of the jellyfish, while Shinichi explained information about the jellyfish beside her.

After passing through the underwater tunnel and the ocean forest area, the next dolphin show was about to begin. Miku couldn't wait to grab Shinichi's arm and sit in the front row with him to enjoy the dolphin show.

Of course, when the dolphins jumped out of the water and splashed towards them.

"Ah..."

Miku closed her eyes and hugged her head. After a few seconds, she heard the sound of falling water, but she didn't feel wet.

She lifted her head and saw Shinichi holding a umbrella in front with one hand and holding it with the other. There was no clear sign of water on their bodies.

"Maybe it's more comfortable to buy a raincoat, but it's cooler like this." Shinichi lowered his head, winked at Miku, and smiled. "My lady, are you okay?"

Miku reacted and quickly stiffened her expression. "I'm fine. Thanks to General Shinichi's timely protection, no casualties from enemy arrows."

"That's good." Shinichi touched her hair.

"As your boyfriend, it's my lifelong mission to protect you... Or would you prefer to be a princess?"

Miku shook her head, hugging her waist with both hands, leaning her head on his chest, watching the dolphin show in front of her, and her lips formed a smile.

"It's okay. Either way, it's nice to have you here."

Shinichi wrapped his arm around her soft waist. He watched the dolphins jump into the air.

"Either way, I'll be there."

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After shopping from noon to night, they finally left the aquarium and headed to the nearest barbecue restaurant as promised.

Shinichi realized that in less than a month since the end of August, he seemed to have had barbecue three times. Rui's farewell party, the celebration feast for the exchange meeting, and this time to celebrate that he had gotten a job.

But this was the first time he held a barbecue outside alone with a girl, and it was also the first time he was alone with a girl in such a setting.

Seeing the beautiful girl in front of him blowing slices of barbecue, Shinichi suppressed the bold thoughts in his heart and calmly took some rice.