Chapter 232: Two Girls Waiting for a Rabbit
On the latter half of the way to school, Kaede listened to Eriri recount what happened yesterday morning.
"I originally thought it was just a slightly Chuunibyou girl, so I didn't pay attention, but who would have thought I'd meet her again today."
Sighing, Eriri said, "Although I'm an otaku, and a serious one at that, I've never been a Chuunibyou. I can't come up with those kinds of imaginary settings; it's too embarrassing."
Kaede nodded and said, "To be honest, I'm really surprised. It's been a long time since I've encountered such a Chuunibyou."
"Huh? Has Kaede-kun encountered them before?"
"I think there was one in middle school. If I remember correctly, it was a boy a year younger than me? I only saw him from afar; he seemed to have a dark style. Sigh, I just don't get it."
Eriri listened and recalled her own middle school days, but she hadn't encountered any Chuunibyou classmates.
"It seems that I didn't encounter one before, but now I have. Is it possible that everyone has to encounter a Chuunibyou at some point in their life?"
"Possibly."
Kaede smiled, but he wasn't too worried about the Chuunibyou girl from earlier.
Although a Chuunibyou is a Chuunibyou, she's not a bad person. At most, her way of thinking is a bit peculiar. Who knows, maybe she'll grow out of it sometime?
Holding Kaede's hand, Eriri said, "To be honest, if I hadn't bumped into them yesterday and today, I would have almost forgotten what Chuunibyou symptoms were like. These days, you rarely even see such people online."
"So, Chuunibyou are a rare species now. We can't be too harsh when talking to them."
"Hehe, as long as they don't make me too embarrassed."
The Chuunibyou matter was temporarily over, at least there wouldn't be any Chuunibyou appearing at Toyosaki school.
There wasn't much to say about school. After club activities, Kaede and Eriri went to a nearby mall to buy clothes as planned last night.
And just that morning, on the road where they met the Chuunibyou twin-tailed girl, the blonde girl appeared there again, accompanied by a short-haired girl wearing an eye patch over her right eye.
Under the puzzled gaze of an old woman from a street shop, the two hid behind a utility pole for nearly half an hour.
Grabbing the blonde girl's shoulder, the eye-patched girl whispered, "Why hasn't that unawakened person appeared yet, Master?"
"Don't worry, Master," the girl comforted, "It's only been half an hour. Her uniform looks like she's a high school student from Toyosaki, so she might be participating in club activities. She should be back soon! At that time, with our power, we will definitely be able to awaken her hidden power, and then we can go together to find the invisible boundary line!"
"Mhm mhm!"
The eye-patched girl nodded and began to wait patiently again.
However, at the same time, on the other side, Kaede and Eriri had already arrived at the mall and started browsing through various clothing stores.
Their goal today was clear: buy a few casual outfits for autumn, and then find a restaurant for dinner.
Eriri first picked out two tops and skirts, and then dragged Kaede to a men's clothing store, picking out clothes for him in various styles.
Although Kaede wasn't averse to shopping for clothes, being treated like a dress-up doll, changing one outfit after another, was still a bit tiring.
But fortunately, the clothes Eriri chose were all good, nothing strange. After trying them on and looking in the mirror, he felt they were acceptable and bought them directly, also picking up two more formal outfits.
"You absolutely have to buy them!" Eriri said while picking out clothes for Kaede, "My family will definitely hold a banquet at the end of the year. My parents will definitely want me to go back then, and you have to come too, Kaede-kun!"
Kaede had long expected this and nodded calmly.
Although he wouldn't enter politics like Eriri's father, as the essentially confirmed son-in-law of the Sawamura Family, it wouldn't look good if Eriri went to some year-end banquets and he didn't.
Anyway, with Eriri's personality, she wouldn't stay for the whole event, so they could just show their faces together.
Compared to girls' clothes, Kaede's clothes were much simpler to choose. There weren't as many flashy colors; he basically just needed to pick out tops.
After buying a few items, they left the men's clothing store, and Kaede and Eriri walked towards the next store.
Suddenly, a very special store appeared in Kaede's sight.
Victoria's Secret.
This name, even in the minds of boys who didn't understand girls' clothes, was a well-known brand.
First, it's a brand that sells lingerie.
Secondly, it doesn't sell ordinary lingerie, but the kind that wouldn't normally be worn.
Perhaps you haven't been to the store, but most people have definitely seen this brand's fashion shows online.
Each one was a supermodel, with those figures and those various large wings on their backs, absolutely unforgettable.
And after Kaede's gaze was drawn, Eriri also looked over, then saw the store. How could Eriri not know this brand? Her face instantly turned red.
She quickly pulled Kaede forward and said, "What are you looking at! Hurry up and go!"
Pulled by Eriri, Kaede laughed and said, "Why do we have to go? Don't you want to buy lingerie, Eriri?"
"Even if I bought some, I wouldn't buy that kind. Don't even think about it!"
How could Eriri not know what Kaede was thinking? She naturally knew Victoria's Secret; her mother even had clothes from this brand. But even the young princess Eriri didn't dare to wear that kind of lingerie, it was too embarrassing.
Refusal was certain, and Kaede didn't expect Eriri to agree to buy it right away. But these things, well, they take time. If not the first time, there's always a second, a third. Sooner or later, Eriri would agree and buy it to wear.
Kaede looked forward to this.
After browsing several more stores, buying some clothes, and even two matching couple hoodies, the two finally finished shopping and found a popular buffet in the mall to have dinner.
With buffets, the number of people who can actually eat enough to make their money back is always small. Even if you constantly choose the most expensive seafood or steak, it's basically impossible to break even.
Kaede and Eriri didn't think about getting their money's worth. After eating their fill leisurely, they finally took an ice cream, which is a must-have after a buffet, and stacked three scoops, walking out contentedly.