Chapter 83: Tomorrow

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Translator: Soafp

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Momo: “This is where tomorrow’s game will be.”

Momo: “The game starts at 11 AM and should end around 1 PM. But it might be boring, so you don't have to watch the whole thing.”

Momo: “After the game, it's tradition for the team to stop by a family restaurant… Is 3 PM still okay for our meetup time?”

Hajime Toumachi: “It's totally fine! I was the one who suggested tomorrow anyway! I’ll just grab lunch and kill some time until 3.”

Momo: “Sorry for asking so much. Alright, I'll head to bed now to prepare for tomorrow… Good night.”

Hajime Toumachi: “Good night.”

Momo: “(Stamp of a rabbit tucked into bed)”

I put down my phone.

It's already 11 PM.

Things got pushed forward a bit, so I need to sleep early today.

Falling asleep during the game would be disastrous.

If the roles were reversed, I'd probably cry.

…I guess my one decent outfit (just wanted to say that) should be fine.

It’s the best—

Ping!

Momo: “Oh, I forgot. Could you wear a beanie when you come to watch the game?”

Hajime Toumachi: “Got it.”

Momo: “Sorry! My teammates might get distracted by your hair! Not in a bad way, though!”

Hajime Toumachi: “No worries, I know my hair is stunning (blush).”

Momo: “Yup!”

…It's kind of embarrassing when she agrees so straightforwardly.

But yeah, this hair color would definitely be a problem for sports.

Just one concern remains.

Will she even recognize me…? But wait, I don't actually need to be noticed. I’ll just blend in like dust (disappearing into the air).

…Before bed, a little mental stabilizer…

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【I think I'll change according to >>5 Pert 14】

102: Username: 1
Change of plans.

103: Username: 1
This is bad, really bad, really bad.

104: Username: Anonymous in Love
Calm down.

105: Username: Anonymous in Love
You made that plan down to the minute, lolololol.

106: Username: Anonymous in Love
Hey, show us 1's schedule.

107: Username: Anonymous in Love
2:30 PM: Arrive at the nearest station to the meeting spot
3:00 PM: Meetup
3:01 PM: Start chatting, begin walking (talk about today's movie)
3:30 PM: Arrive at the cinema, buy tickets, go to the restroom (important, don't forget)
3:35 PM: Enter the theater
3:40 PM: Movie starts
5:10 PM: Movie ends (watch through the end credits)

5:13 PM: Leave the theater, casually chat about the movie while walking outside
5:35 PM: Arrive at the bookstore

Probably around 6 PM: Leave the bookstore, head to the anime goods shop
Likely stay at the goods shop until around 7 PM
After that, not sure, but probably grab dinner

Options:

▽ Our usual curry shop ▽
Expectation: ★★★★★
The taste is guaranteed
The ambiance is nice, but we've been there before, so maybe not this time

▽ A promising pasta place ▽
Expectation: ★★★★★★ (over the limit)
Likely tasty pasta place
Stylish interior, probably the safest option
I mean, pasta always works (overly simple reasoning)

▽ A Japanese restaurant ▽
Expectation: ★★★★☆
If we’re in the mood for Japanese food, this is the place
The price is around 2000 yen per person
Comes with tea and manjuu (feels like something from Sen no Rikyuu)
The atmosphere is calming, so it might not be great for lively conversation

▽ A Chinese restaurant ▽
Expectation: ★★★☆☆
If we feel like eating Chinese, this is the place
Apparently, it’s quite crowded
The food might be good, but we probably won't be able to eat slowly and chat
But it could be a hidden gem… a dark horse, if you will…

Bam! (Victory)

▽ A family restaurant ▽
Expectation: ★☆☆☆☆
We probably won't go here, but if we're looking for something cheap, this is the place
Cheap in price, not in quality

▽ Convenience store's eat-in area ▽
Expectation: ☆☆☆☆☆
If, by some miracle, we're absolutely starving, this could be an option

▲ The mountains ▲
Altitude: ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
Not worth discussing

Anyway, let's listen to where they want to go.
If my friend has a place in mind, we'll go there.

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8:00 PM or so

Walk her home.

Drop her off and head back.

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108: Username: 1 

Hey, now that I think about it, wasn't the earlier part of the plan unnecessary???

109: Username: Anonymous in Love 

You were super excited, though.

110: Username: Anonymous in Love 

No one could stop you.

111: Username: Anonymous in Love 

We were all thinking it, honestly.

112: Username: 1 

(Embarrassed)

113: Username: Anonymous in Love 

By the end, you weren't even sticking to the timeline, lol.

114: Username: Anonymous in Love 

So what happened in the end?

115: Username: 1 

Well, a friend invited me to watch her club's game, and after that, we're hanging out. 

The time didn't change, but I'll have to leave the house earlier.

116: Username: Anonymous in Love 

Go to sleep already, lol.

117: Username: Anonymous in Love 

Don't say we didn't warn you if you're late.

119: Username: Anonymous in Love 

Watching the game, huh? At least you'll have more to talk about.

120: Username: 1 

Exactly!

121: Username: Anonymous in Love 

Excited 1 is so cute. Seriously, calm down a bit…

122: Username: Anonymous in Love 

Don't get too hyped and mess things up. Seriously, don't. This isn't a setup.

123: Username: Anonymous in Love 

It's your first time inviting a friend, and you got this prepared, huh?

124: Username: Anonymous in Love 

I feel like a parent now.

125: Username: 1 

I'll do my best!!!

126: Username: Anonymous in Love 

You got this, lol.

127: Username: Anonymous in Love 

We're waiting for a good report.

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“Haa.”

For the first time, I invited a friend to hang out.

When I mentioned it on the board, the thread members actually helped out without teasing me too much.

How do I put it, they really come through when you’re in a tough spot.

So this is what it means to be warm (extremely cold) huh…

“Good night!”

Anyway.

I'm really looking forward to tomorrow.