Bab 10: 10. Cute!

Hey Guys, your inconsistant author is back! I don't have any excuse for why I didn't update. Anyways, I hope you enjoy the story and as usual, give me suggestions.

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"So, what are you looking to buy?" Ayase asked as she pulled Yuki deeper into the shop.

Ignoring the growing feeling that he was becoming more like a ragdoll, Yuki looked around to see what was in the shop. He settled his eyes on what he found to be a few kimonos.

"You have kimonos here?" Yuki asked in surprise.

"Of course I do, my parents are from the Far East. Weren't you able to tell that from my name? Actually, now that I think about it, your name also sounds like one from the Far East." Ayase scanned his face as she spoke.

"My grandparents are from the Far East too." Yuki said as he approached the clothing rack.

"It sounds like we have more in common than we think! Where in the Far East are they from?"

"Well, they never really said. All I know is that they left the Far East because the times were getting chaotic." Yuki had been getting used to telling his lie and had made it more believable too.

Ayase sighed as she shook her head, "Isn't that the reason why most of the people who left actually did? It's a shame that such a beautiful place was always embroiled in war."

The two had their own conversation as they completely forgot about Yuki's actual date.

Isabelle watched the two of them as a weird feeling grew inside of her. The both of them had never shown such interest when conversing with her. She wanted to disrupt their conversation, but she didn't know how to go about it without seeming rude.

Fortunately for her, their conversation ended as Yuki finally found himself a kimono he liked.

"Do you have any fitting rooms?" Yuki asked.

"Yeah, in the back there." Ayase said, pointing him in the right direction.

"Thanks." Yuki said as he walked off.

Ayase and Isabelle watched him as he left before Ayase spoke up, "Do you like him?"

Isabelle turned to her in surprise. She couldn't figure out why Ayase would just suddenly ask her such a question, "No, we just met today."

"I see..." Ayase responded, looking lost in thought, "Then, you wouldn't mind if I went for him, right?" Ayase asked with a smile.

Isabelle looked at her in shock, "You just met him!?"

"What does that have to do with you? I'm just asking if I can go for him." Ayase responded.

Isabelle was once again shocked by Ayase's bluntness. This was the last thing that she expected to happen today. Just as she was beginning to enjoy her 'date', a random variable changed everything. That variable being the store owner of her favorite clothing store.

She didn't know how to answer. Although she had thought of a second date, it wasn't like she was Yuki's girlfriend. Still, the thought of Ayase's request irked her.

"Sure, go ahead. I don't have any reason to keep you from pursuing him." Isabelle responded.

"Great, you can't go back on your word," Ayase said as a childish grin found its way onto her face. The expression annoyed Isabelle even more.

"What do you think?" Yuki asked as he stepped out of the fitting room. The kimono Yuki had picked out was a blue one that had floral print on its edges.

Quite a few eyes were drawn to him at that moment, including Ayase's and Isabelle's. Their stare was a little embarrassing to Yuki so he coughed to grab their attention.

Ayase was the first to respond as approached him, "Wow! It really looks good on you! You look way more handsome!" she said as she scanned him.

Isabelle was a little stunned as she regained her focus. He seemed totally different wearing something that actually fit him. She found the blush on his face to be a little bit tempting.

"Isabelle?" Yuki noticed she was still staring and called out to her.

"Hmm? Ah, yes. You...look good." she murmured.

"I see. Then I think I'll get it. How much does it cost miss?" Yuki asked Ayase

"Since you look so good in it, I'll give it to you. On the house!" Ayase offered with the demurenure of a rich lady.

"Well...no, I can't take it away for free." Yuki hesitated but still chose to buy it. He didn't want to own anyone any favors

"Hmm, then how about you act less formal with me? Oh! I know! Call me Ayase nee-chan!" Ayase stared at Yuki in anticipation as she waited for his response

"T-Then Ayase nee-chan." Yuki's voice decreased in volume as he answered embarrassedly (real word).

The ladies in the shops' eyes sparkled as they observed the scene. 'So cute!' they thought as they eyed Yuki

"You're so cute Yuki-kun! Come on, let's try on some new clothes!" Ayase said as she dragged Yuki to try on more clothes, leaving behind a dazed Isabelle as she watched them.