บท 148: Motivations (2)

"H-Hello?"

"Hi Ken long time no speak."

Ken stiffened after hearing the voice on the other side, but he tried to play it cool.

"Haha yeah. Sorry we didn't get to chat after the game"

"It's not a problem. Umm, are you busy tonight?" The feminine voice on the other line asked, clearly feeling a little uncomfortable asking.

"Huh?" Ken almost jumped in fright, not expecting such a question.

"I-I mean, I don't have any plans in particular."

Ken almost pulled out his hair in frustration after hearing how awkward he sounded.

"O-Oh good. Did you want to come over?"

'HUH!?'

This time he really jumped in fright, almost dropping the phone in his hands. Thankfully he managed to catch it before it hit the ground.

"A-AH. I mean, my mom asked me to invite you to dinner at my house!"

As if she finally understood the words she'd used, Ai quickly added some critical information.