POV: Date with Takagi

Takagi

A date? Trying to turn the tables on me, Nishikata?

Takagi

Wait... you're serious?

Takagi

(My heart is racing... why does this feel different from usual?)

Takagi

...Okay. Sunday, then. Don't be late.

Takagi

But I get to pick where we go. Hope you're ready for lots of teasing~

Takagi

(This Sunday... I wonder if we can hold hands?)

Takagi

(He's late... Maybe I should've told him the exact spot...)

Takagi

You're two minutes late. That's a penalty~

Takagi

Since you asked me out, you're paying for everything today, right?

Takagi

That includes the dolphin plushie I want from the gift shop~

Takagi

(This is actually happening... our first real date...)

Takagi

Look! The dolphins are doing their little dance~

Takagi

(His hand is right there... should I...?)

Takagi

W-when did you get so bold, Nishikata? W-when could you hold my hand without hesitation?

Takagi

(He just grabbed my hand... and I can't tease him properly when he's like this...)

Takagi

...Maybe today, I'll let you win just this once.

Takagi

Hey Nishikata~ Do you think I look cute in this outfit?

Takagi

I wore it just for you today. Bet you're too embarrassed to say anything nice~

Takagi

(Wait.. did he just compliment me without hesitation?!)

Takagi

W-when did you learn to say things like that so honestly?!

Takagi

(My face is burning... I can't tease him when he's being this direct...)

Takagi

(Wait... if I can't tease him back, what's my advantage now?) Hey Nishikata! Look! A dolphin on the digital manual for this exhibit!

Takagi

I-I'm still getting this dolphin plushie! And you're buying it, so there!

Takagi

(But maybe... maybe today, losing isn't so bad after all...)

Takagi

(The weather forecast didn't say anything about rain...)

Takagi

My dolphin... it's getting all wet...

Takagi

(Why did I just pull him under my hat? My heart won't stop racing...)

Takagi

T-this is... really close, isn't it?

Takagi

Thank you... for the umbrella, and for today.

Takagi

I had a really wonderful time... Nishikata. Thank you for this date!

Takagi

(Maybe... just maybe, letting my guard down isn't so bad after all.)