Chapter 67 - The JK Idol Seems Interested in Movies (Part 1)
December 30th.
Walking through the bustling city streets at year's end, side by side with Nako.
"It's cold today, Kou-kun."
"Yeah, it might be the coldest day of the year."
Both of us were wearing coats, our breath white in the cold air as we headed to the movie theater.
Having crossed that night, we are now boyfriend and girlfriend, but Nako is still...
"Kou-kun! I want to eat that!"
"No, we're going to see a movie now, so let's wait until after."
"Eh, but I want to eat it now."
"If you keep whining, we're going home."
"Muu..."
She's always so demanding.
She's actually pulling on my sleeve because she wants to eat croquettes from the meat shop.
As usual, I take something out of my pocket.
"Here, I'll give you a candy."
"Yay!"
Nako calms down when I give her candy.
We're really dating, aren't we?
I've always thought that from the outside, our relationship looks more like siblings.
Well, it can't be helped. That's just how she is.
"Kou-kun, we've arrived."
Before we know it, we've arrived at the movie theater.
Today's goal is to watch the movie that Nako mentioned she was in.
I buy tickets for two high school students and hand one to Nako.
"Thanks, Kou-kun. Shall we go buy some popcorn next?"
"Ah."
What Nako was looking forward to the most was definitely the movie theater food.
It's probably going to be more than just popcorn.
"Let's see, two popcorn and drink sets..."
As I say this, Nako adds from beside me,
"And a hot dog, original sandwich, churritos, and a crepe, please."
"Hey."
How much is she planning to eat?
She must have planned this from the start.
Carrying the tray, we enter the screen room, and the movie promotions are still playing.
"Which one do you want to eat, Kou-kun?"
Nako prompts me to choose from the mountain of side menus next to the popcorn on her tray.
"I'll have the hot dog..."
Naoko glares at me with a displeased look.
Ah, did she want the hot dog?
"Then, the crepe."
"Muu..."
"...Then, the original sandwich."
"Muu..."
"You never intended to give me any from the start, did you?"
"But, but..."
Nako speaks in a spoiled tone.
Well, she's cute, so I'll forgive her.
"It's fine. I'm good with just popcorn."
As I say this, Naoko has already started eating next to me.
Well, she's quiet when she eats, and when she's eagerly eating, she looks like a squirrel and is genuinely cute.
When I pat her head, she eats with an even bigger smile, so lately, I've been hooked on patting Nako's head while she eats.
"Mufuu~"
Naoko grins with satisfaction.
Really, I might be spoiling her a bit too much.
The movie promotions end, and the theater darkens, filling with tension.
Finally, it's starting.
The movie follows the original work faithfully.
The Nako on the screen and the Nako beside me, mindlessly eating hot dogs, just don't seem like the same person.
I mean, it was Nako who suggested we go see it, but she seems only interested in the food.
In a whisper, Naoko asks, "Can I eat your caramel too, Kou-kun?"
I nod in resignation.
The heroine's sister in the movie seems like a big eater, and it's ruining the world of the story.
Watching the movie like this, that scene finally starts.
The intense love scene between the protagonist and the heroine.
The passionate kisses, over and over...
At that moment, Nako tightly grasps my hand.
She brings her face close to my ear.
"I want to... do it."
...No way.
"Are you saying you need the bathroom?"
"No, stop thinking it's always the bathroom."
"Then what is it?"
"Watching the kiss scene made me want to kiss."
"Huh?"
"It's dark... just a little is fine."
I have no choice...
Naoko closes her eyes and puckers her lips.
In time with the kiss on the screen, I press my lips to Nako's.
"...Is this enough?"
"...Yeah."
Today's kiss had a hint of whipped cream flavor.
Translator: Janaka