Anime Girls are Moist

"Sumika, Sumika…"

It wasn't until Sawae called her name that Sumika came back to her senses, her knees feeling weak as she leaned against the wall for support. Gripping her shoulders, Sawae shook her.

"Hey, don't blank out on me!"

"He said yes? Just like that?"

Even Sawae herself found it a bit too easy.

"Mm…"

Sumika nodded blankly. Then it sank in.

"Wait, he really agreed? Did I mishear?"

"Dead serious! No mistake!"

Sawae jumped up in excitement.

"Told you—he must like you too!"

Sumika pressed her burning cheeks with both hands, torn between excitement and fear. She was really going to date Rei Ao? A guy younger than her? The thought felt both sinful and sweet.

"Don't get too happy yet,"

Sawae abruptly said, suddenly serious.

"Dating isn't so simple. Especially for someone with zero experience who's older but chasing a younger guy—you need a thorough plan!"

"A p-plan?"

Fujimiya Sumika blinked in confusion. Who knew there was so much fuss involved?

"C'mon, back to the dorm!"

Sawae hustled her back to their place and slapped a few sheets of paper down on the coffee table. They were jam-packed with tiny writing.

"What's all this?"

Sumika picked one up and discovered the words "Date Guide: From Beginner to Expert."

"Your lifeline!"

Sawae announced proudly.

"I've combined the amusement park's layout with the aquarium's best route to come up with this perfect dating plan!"

Sumika skimmed over the instructions, detailed to a terrifying degree—from "pretend to be scared at the carousel so he'll help you on" to "use the haunted house to get some physical contact" and so on. Each bullet made her face glow red.

"This is a bit…"

"A bit what?"

Sawae gave her a look. Sumika shrank back. She wanted to say it felt too contrived. But Sawae spoke earnestly:

"What do you think romance is? A beautiful fairy tale of letting things happen naturally? Wrong! Completely wrong!"

Forming a big X over her chest with both hands, she told Sumika with utter seriousness:

"Love is a battle requiring strategy and tactics! Especially in your case—you have to create opportunities proactively!"

"I see…"

Their views differed, but Sumika sighed, realizing it was pointless to argue. She flipped through the rest of the guide and found an entry about dinner at a highly rated restaurant:

"A couple's restaurant?!"

Sumika froze. That was going straight for the jugular.

"Exactly."

Sawae nodded gravely.

"Because you plan on confessing by the end. Remember…"

Sawae raised a single finger.

"You must follow every line of this guide to the letter. Don't arbitrarily change anything!"

"Got it…"

Sumika knew Sawae was only trying to help, so she agreed despite her misgivings. In her heart, she couldn't stop feeling excited about Saturday.

"By the way, there's something else I didn't include. I'll text you about it once I see how things go."

Sawae said cryptically, keeping the more daring arrangement under wraps for now.

…..

"Rei Ao-kun's going on a date?"

Kato Megumi, licking her fingers clean, asked curiously. Rei Ao hadn't bothered hiding his phone screen from her, so she'd caught sight of the messages.

"Mm, a beautiful woman invited me."

Megumi blinked. Suddenly, she asked,

"If Rei Ao-kun loves beauties so much, why not try pursuing my sister?"

"…?"

Rei Ao's eyelid twitches. This again—Megumi had brought it up before.

"Megumi, I've never had the chance to meet your sister. If you find a good opportunity—"

"Hmm? Are you asking me to help you chase after my sister?"

Megumi asked calmly, nodding.

"Sure. I'll look for an opportunity."

…..

Fujimiya Sumika couldn't sleep, tossing and turning in bed. She tried on three different outfits, rejecting them all, until she settled on a pale-blue dress—neither too mature nor too childish, exactly matching her vibe.

"Stay calm, Fujimiya Sumika…"

She practiced smiling at the mirror. Just thinking about the date's real purpose—a confession—made her so nervous she felt the need to rehearse every detail.

In the mirror, her eyes sparkled; her lips couldn't help curving upward, the very picture of a girl in love.

…..

Sumika arrived half an hour early at the meetup spot, constantly checking the time on her phone, smoothing her skirt, and fiddling with her hair. When Rei Ao finally came into view, her heart skipped a beat.

He wore a dark-blue casual shirt and white pants, looking fresh and cool like a breeze on a summer morning. Seeing Sumika, he walked over confidently.

"Have you been waiting long?" Rei Ao asked.

Sumika shook her head:

"I only just got here!"

She lied, wanting to appear less tense. All-seeing Rei Ao merely smiled, not exposing her fib.

"Then let's go."

...

At the Amusement Park

A vibrant throng of voices rang out. Multicolored balloons and cheery music gave the place a dreamlike feel. Following Sawae's game plan, Sumika suggested they start with the carousel.

"Sumika-senpai likes this ride?"

Rei Ao was a bit surprised, watching the gentle up-and-down of the carousel horses. He'd pegged her as someone who'd prefer more thrilling rides. Sumika nodded. Actually, she craved the roller coaster, but the "guide" said the carousel could help create a romantic atmosphere—so she obeyed. All to cultivate that "ambiance."

Lining up, Rei Ao stood behind her. Due to the crowd, he occasionally brushed her back. Each contact made Sumika's heart pound faster. In this back-and-forth tension, they waited until their turn came. Boarding the carousel, Sumika followed the plan: feigning fear, gripping the handrail tightly.

Rei Ao, who had already seen through everything, cooperated fully, asking with concern,

"You okay, Senpai?"

"It's just… kinda high…"

Sumika whispered with a blush, secretly impressed at her own acting skills.

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