"You can think that way."
Shinichi skillfully adjusted the mirror frame and smiled even happier.
"Yes, after wearing this bracelet, Miku will be mine!"
"Mmh..."
Miku blushed, her cheeks puffed, pretending to be unhappy.
She had been teased by him in various ways today, and her heart had beaten faster than could be counted all day long. Now was the last chance; she had to stand up again!
"Shinichi, you're overthinking it; I'm not easy to conquer. And as a general, do you really want to rebel against your lord? You committed a crime, perform seppuku! Do it quickly!"
Shinichi saw through her thoughts, a deadly light passing through his lenses, and the corner of his mouth lifted.
"Yes, although I will perform seppuku, I will do it today. Who made my lord a gentle and cute girl?"
"Hmph, you talk too much." Miku snorted.
"Your sweet words don't affect me. If you have the ability, use actions to prove your determination... If not, like Shimizu Munashi, perform seppuku!"
"..."
Shinichi spoke in a low voice.
"Is this what you're saying."
He took a step forward, and before Miku could react, he put his left hand behind her head, pinching her chin with his right hand, mimicking the posture of a kiss often used in movies.
With wide eyes, Miku stared at Shinichi.
"I have a bold idea."
"Really..."
Miku slightly opened her lips, but no sound came out.
Her face was completely tainted with a red hue, and she couldn't move.
"I said... I'm already an adult."
"What do you mean..."
While Shinichi was stunned by these words, Miku stood up, closed her eyes, and pressed her lips tightly against Shinichi's. This time, Shinichi opened his eyes in surprise.
"Mmh."
At some point, Shinichi took the initiative to respond.
After a long time, their heavy breaths finally separated. They gazed at each other closely.
"We finally kissed..."
Remembering what she experienced in the department store, Nino's room, the school forest, etc., Miku smiled.
However, Shinichi could feel that she seemed too nervous, her body trembling slightly, and her breath not flowing smoothly.
"Yeah, if I had the courage to open my heart a little more, I would have given you my first kiss."
He said with a wry smile, gently stroking the back of the girl's head, still remembering the touch.
It was a kiss that was truly different from sneak attacks and accidents. The kiss was honest and full of sincerity. It was said that he was no longer the coward he used to be. He wanted to break through all obstacles and do his best.
As he said, Miku's emotional growth might have surpassed Shinichi's.
A thought crossed his mind; Shinichi lowered his shoulders and spoke casually.
"I originally wanted to take the initiative..."
"Moreover, you won't joke today, right?" Miku smiled very happily, with tenderness and sweetness written all over her face.
"Indeed, we still have to say goodbye at the end of the date... We have the same idea again."
"Um..."
Shinichi spoke seriously to Miku.
"Miku, there's something I want to tell you."
Including things like losing his first kiss because of his cousin, kissing more than one girl, and even being kissed by a maid he didn't know yesterday. If Shinichi didn't tell her now, he might not be able to confess to her in the future.
If Miku chose to use her first kiss to declare her determination, now Shinichi chose to face his feelings with honesty.
An equal exchange, although it wasn't fair to Miku.
Just as telling about his past life, Shinichi could still do this now. Even if it shook Miku, it was better than deceiving and hiding it from her for a lifetime.
And these words might also be spoken to someone else in the future...
In the end, how many times would he confess, apologize, and redeem his mistakes?
Thinking to put on the brakes, Shinichi took a deep breath and let the calm expression return to his face.
Releasing Miku, he took two steps back, his eyes serious unlike before.
"I..."
"Shinichi."
As he spoke, Miku raised her hand and showed a faint, fragile smile.
"I don't want to hear it. At least not now."
Shinichi was stunned.
"But..."
"If it can only be a memory, I want it to be as perfect as possible..."
Miku said softly.
"Please."
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In the background.
Behind the automatic glass door of the high-class apartment, the elevator door opened and then closed as if there was no one there.
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