Hearing Athena's troubled words, Yusei felt a bit speechless, but he still coughed lightly and smiled.
"It's fine. Actually, you're very cute just as you are now. Although I haven't seen your complete form, either is fine. As long as it's you, Athena, I like it."
"Oh, Campione, you are the same. As the first to propose marriage to this one, your courage is commendable. Additionally... this one also likes your appearance."
A slight smile appeared on Athena's flushed little face, seemingly due to both Yusei's confession and her own. Regardless, things were developing in a sweet direction.
Holding Athena's small hand, feeling her slightly sweaty palm, Yusei also smiled wryly.
But for now, no matter what, since they were already on a date, real or not, he should do what people do on dates.
Afterwards-
As a novice, Athena was led by Yusei to various fun places in the human world.
Yusei himself had very little dating experience. He hadn't been out much with Asuna since they got together, and outings with Kaguya were even rarer.
But dates generally follow those steps: shopping, movie theaters... the main point is just being together, having fun, and buying things.
Yusei took Athena towards Tokyo's bustling shopping district. On the way, he asked for her thoughts.
"Athena, what do you like to do? Is there... anything you're interested in?"
"Yes."
Athena nodded decisively without hesitation.
"What is it?"
Yusei asked.
"Your name."
"My name?"
Hearing Athena's words, Yusei finally remembered that he hadn't actually told Athena his name.
"..."
Yusei gave an awkward laugh, then introduced himself: "My name is Kazami Yusei. Please take care of me from now on."
"Kazami Yusei..."
Athena murmured the name, seeming to ponder something.
She hadn't been in the human world for a short time and had some understanding of common sense, like naming conventions.
The name 'Kazami Yusei' sounded very much like a Japanese name. Athena didn't beat around the bush and directly looked at Yusei curiously.
"So, Kazami Yusei, are you Japanese?"
Hearing this question, Yusei smiled and instinctively patted Athena's head.
"Well, I can be said to be Japanese. My surname is Kazami, given name Yusei. But, to make it easier, just call me Yusei."
Athena nodded stiffly. Her attention wasn't on Yusei's name at all, but on the large hand on her head.
'Strange, what is this feeling? This one has never experienced this before. It's clearly a very presumptuous act, but this one feels no desire to be angry, even finding it very warm...'
Yusei didn't continue patting Athena's little head. After speaking, he continued holding the dazed Athena's hand and walked towards the shopping district.
Yusei didn't take her to the movies. As a Heretic God, he didn't think she would be interested in human films.
So, Yusei planned to take her to eat some delicious food. Gods or not, tasty food is something everyone likes.
In the bustling shopping district, Yusei led Athena around, like an older brother with his younger sister, eating all sorts of delicious things.
She liked some things, disliked others. However, Athena's wisdom wasn't just reflected in rational analysis, as her emotional intelligence was also very high.
For the foods Yusei recommended that she didn't like, even if she disliked them, she didn't show any sign of distaste in front of Yusei.
Because she was considering Yusei's feelings.
After a full round of exploring, even Yusei felt a bit full. Rubbing his stomach, he looked at Athena.
"Is there anywhere else you'd like to go next?"
Athena thought for a moment, then pointed to a promotional poster on a mall billboard.
It advertised a movie titled [The Twelve Olympians].
Athena seemed very interested in this. Yusei went along with it, as he was just wondering where to go next anyway.
They went to the mall's third floor, bought movie tickets, and entered the theater.
Yusei and Athena chose a corner seat and sat down, waiting for the movie to start.
It was a live-action film, but the protagonist wasn't one of the Twelve Olympians, it was Heracles, the son of Zeus.
Seeing this name, Yusei instinctively thought of the Berserker from the Fate World, a resilient man.
Yusei greatly admired Berserker. In his fight against Gilgamesh, even though he was completely countered, he ultimately broke through his limits and nearly delivered a fatal blow to Gilgamesh.
But as good as he was, there was one flaw: he was a lolicon.
This was something Yusei deeply despised about him, completely forgetting that he's also a lolicon.
'Ah, never mind. Let's just focus on the movie.'
Thinking this, Yusei instinctively let Athena lean halfway into his embrace, holding her small body, and entered serious movie-watching mode.
By the end of the movie, Yusei had watched with great interest. He didn't know too much about Heracles, but this movie did an excellent job recreating the myth.
There was even quite a bit of artistic license, like the various ways the other Olympian Gods made their appearances.
However, the Athena in his arms wasn't as happy. After the movie ended, she remained sullen.
This made Yusei very curious, and he couldn't help but ask: "What's wrong? Is there something inaccurate about the movie compared to your history?"
"Extremely wrong. Human history is so biased and ignorant."
Athena wasn't angry, but her faint expression indicated she was in a very bad mood.
"..."
Yusei helplessly spread his hands, held her small hand, and comforted her: "Can you tell me about your history? No matter what, I'll stay by your side."
Athena hesitated slightly. Although she didn't explain in detail, she made her hostility towards Zeus abundantly clear.
Regarding this, since Athena was unwilling to talk about that painful past, Yusei didn't press her.
'It's probably that history where she was originally the Queen of the Gods, but was later overthrown by Zeus, right?'
Yusei had noticed in the movie's introduction that Athena was portrayed as Zeus's daughter. The little one was probably upset about that part of the introduction.