His Warrior Queen: A Haikyuu!! Novel (Tsukishima x OC)

Chapter 28: Step by Step

Fifteen minutes later the couple found themselves in the elevator of what appeared to be an office building.  Tsukishima grinned at Nakano.  "Maid café?" he asked, thinking back to their previous date.

"No, sorry gorgeous.  If you want a bevy of pretty girls to call you 'master' I'm afraid you'll have to make arrangements for that on your own," she replied with a roll of her eyes.

He leaned in close to whisper in her ear.  "There's only one girl I'd like to hear call me master, Roses."  Nakano felt a pleasurable shiver run through her at his words.

She turned to him, a wicked look on her face.  Her mouth opened to begin a reply, but at that moment the elevator arrived at their destination.  She pouted, her planned retort cut off by the sudden presence of other people.

"I win," he muttered, a self-satisfied grin on his face.

"For now," she replied as they approached a reception area.

"Good evening," a young woman dressed all in black said from behind the stand, "May I help you?"

"Good evening," Nakano began, "My name is Ogawa Nakano.  I believe Ryugazaki-san is expecting us."

"Of course.  Just a moment, please," the young lady turned and left through a set of double doors.

"Are we dressed properly for this?" Kei asked, looking down at his jeans and dark green tee shirt.  He suppressed a chuckle.  Just like last time, with the roles reversed, he thought.  Did she plan it this way?

"We're fine, I assure you.  Just relax and enjoy this, Kei."

Shortly a dark-haired man came through the double doors.  He was impeccably dressed.  The perfect waiter, from his tailored black waistcoat to the crisp white linen draped over his left arm.  "Welcome, Ogawa-san, Tsukishima-san.  I am Ryugazaki, and I will be taking care of you this evening.  All is in readiness.  Please, follow me."

He led them through the double doors into a large open space.  One side was what could be best described as a lounge.  Comfortable chairs were scattered around low tables, and a large bar ran along one wall of the room, with tall padded seats along it, and two bartenders hard at work behind it.  On the other side of the large space were more traditional dining tables to accommodate parties of various sizes.  A stunning view of the city at sunset was visible through large floor-to-ceiling windows.  The room was lively, with music and chatter from casually dressed people who all appeared to be college-aged, like Ryugazaki.  Tsukishima groaned internally, he'd been hoping for something a little quieter.  

Ryugazaki led them quickly through the room, away from the tables, to the far corner across from the bar.  Here the large windows were tinted and opaque, and it took Tsukishima a moment to realize that one of them had a door set in it.  Ryugazaki opened the door, holding it for the couple.  They stepped out on to a covered terrace with a single table, set for two, the chairs side by side facing outward to look at the sunset and the city.  The enclosing wall was transparent, allowing them a full view.  Candles illuminated the table, and classical music played softly from somewhere.  Ryugazaki moved to pull out a chair for Nakano, but Kei beat him to it.  The waiter gave a soft smile as he watched the couple take their seats.

Ryugazaki poured water for the pair.  "Your dinner this evening will be in the kaiseki style.  The chef has chosen nine courses for you, she hopes they will be to your liking."

Kei gasped and turned to Nakano.  "Naka-chan, no.  Dinners like this can cost..."

Ryugazaki chuckled.  "Do not be concerned, Tsukishima-san.  I assure you, the young lady will not be going into debt for your meal tonight."