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Chapter 7

You woke up extra early today for your much anticipated date with Sanzu.

He texted you last night, reminding you about today. He also told you to wear your most comfortable clothes. He did not told you yet where you are both going for your little date.

You are contemplating whether you will wear a dress or a pants as Sanzu said wear something comfortable.

"I'll just go with pants, I guess." You told yourself.

You throw yourself in a pair of high waisted black pants and a white puffed sleeves crop top and wore some flats.

You put a light make up and you styled your hair in a messy half bun.

Happy with the result of your fit, you grabbed you bag and left your apartment.

As soon as you stepped out of the building, you saw Sanzu waiting for you. Leaning on his car while scrolling at his phone. He is wearing a white long sleeves paired with black pants and a sneakers.

You stopped on your tracks, admiring him from a far when suddenly a girl approached him.

"Hey, what are you doing out here hot shot?" The girl tried to flirt with Sanzu but he did not even bother to look up from his phone.

"You want to have some fun?" The girl still tried to get his attention when Sanzu saw you observing the situation.

Sanzu smiled at you, completely ignoring the girl and walked towards you. Irritated that she did got the chance to hook up with the handsome male, the girl marched away mumbling incoherent words.

"Hey, you look beautiful." He complimented you as soon as he approached you.

You nervously clutched your bag and thanked him. It did not go unnoticed by the male, he chuckled at your reaction.

"Hey, don't be nervous. Don't tell me this is your first time going on a date?" He asked.

You hate to admit it but it really is your first time going on a date. "Yes, it is my first date." You shyly answered.

The male was taken aback by your reply. He kinda felt happy that he is your first date.

"Well, I am honored."

He then grab your hand and led you to his car. You felt butterflies when your hands touched and your cheeks started blushing pinkish color.

After a long car drive, you both arrived at Showa Memorial Park. You were mesmerized with the vast quantity of different flowers and trees.

"It's pretty here." You gasped while wandering your eyes around all the beautiful flowers and trees.

"I'm glad you liked it." Sanzu said smiling while staring at you.

Seeing you all happy warmed Sanzu's heart. It is like he finally found the missing piece of his existence that he stopped looking for.

"So, what will we do here?" You asked him. You noticed that he has been staring at you and it made you feel conscious.

"I brought a blanket and some food. Let's have a picnic." Sanzu said while showing you the basket he is carrying.

"You didn't tell me we will have a picnic. I should have brought some food as well." You pouted.

Sanzu chuckled at your expression, "I don't want you to worry about anything so I made the preparations. Also, I want to surprise you."

"Well, you did a great job."

You found a perfect spot under a Cherry Blossom tree, not too far away from the others but also has a little bit of privacy.

"So, why did you asked me out on a date?" You asked me. You are really dead curious on why the hell did he asked you out.

"Well, like what I said before, I want to know you better." He said while staring at your e/c eyes. "I want to know everything about you."

You stared at him shocked, why would a man like him take a liking towards you. Why would he even bother to know you in the first place.

You laughed at him while jokingly said, "Do you perhaps like me?"

"Maybe I do." He answered dead serious.

"HUH?!" You couldn't help but raise your voice a little at him. Who would've thought that he will like you.

Sanzu found your reaction cute and let out a small laugh, "Why? Is there any reason to not like you?" He asked.

You thought hard for a minute and enumerated the reasons that he is asking.

"Well, no one will like a clumsy person and gullible person." You told him while eating some snacks that he brought.

"Well, that is what I like about you."

You blushed at his words. You still find it hard to believe that he likes you.

You talked with him almost about everything. You both are having a great time. He learned a lot about you however he seem to be careful about sharing some of his information to you.

You are now both watching the sunset, still sitting under the Cherry Blossom Tree.

"Can I ask you something?" Sanzu broke the silence between the two of you.

"Sure."

"How do you feel towards, uhm, gang members?" He fidget in his position, not sure if it is the right time to ask such question but he needs to know how you feel towards them.

"Hmm." You hummed, silently thinking. "Well, as long as they will not touch me or anyone precious to me, I guess we're good."

Sanzu hummed as a response. Pondering on your words.

It was around 10pm when you both reached your apartment. You invited Sanzu to have some tea as a token of gratitude.

"Here, this is a Chamomile tea. It will help you sleep better. I noticed that you have bags in your eyes." You spoke as you gave him the cup.

"Thank you."

"I really did enjoyed our date." You smiled at him while showing the photos you took earlier that day.

"Then let's have a date more often."

Sanzu is now laying in his bed, still thinking about the answer you gave him.

He already gave the information he collected to Mikey. He knows damn well that you will be used as a bait for the father you've never known.

"I'll do my best to protect you." Sanzu said while staring at the candid photo of you he shot earlier. He drifted off to sleep while hugging his phone close to his chest.