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In the restaurant on Christmas, the window seats are all occupied by well-dressed men and women, enjoying a romantic dinner.
There was only a barely visible night view of the tall buildings above their heads, and no matter how much I stretched my neck, I couldn't get a full view.
I kept jumping on my tiptoes in the hall, trying to see out the window, when someone suddenly tugged on the hem of my coat.
It's Kirigiri Kyōko.
She tilted her head and looked at me with cold eyes, as if she was silently reproaching me.
"I have kept you two waiting, please come this way."
Led by the waiter, Kirigiri and I headed towards the hall.
On the way we passed a very big tree. This pine tree has supposedly been shipped from abroad and was decorated with sparkling colored lights and stars, which are no less bright than the lights on the street outside.
We were taken to a spacious single room.
On the table covered with a snow-white tablecloth, there are classical-style candlestick holders, with all their candles lit.
Napkins and cutlery for three people have been placed on the table. One of the walls of the hall is made of glass, from which the nightscape behind it can be seen.
"Woaaah, so nice!"
I couldn't help but rush to the window, looking at the street lights glittering in the middle of the cold night.
"Kirigiri-chan, come and look too."
Kirigiri behind me was a little hesitant, so I gestured her to come over.
She met my eyes with a somewhat troubled look, and then approached the window.
She stared at the nightscape; her cheeks flushed slightly. Her eyes mostly fixed at the glow of the street lamps.
"Isn't it pretty?"
I asked Kirigiri, and she nodded. "Can you say it?"
"......Pretty."
At this time, Nanamura Suisei walked into the room.
"Young ladies, I have kept you waiting for a long time. The Christmas presents I gave you both must be to your liking."
The present he is talking about should refer to the nightscape.
I suddenly felt very embarrassed. I was like a hooked fish that was stupidly excited, so I quickly stepped away from the window.
Nanamura pulled two chairs out skillfully for me and Kirigiri to sit on. I kept nodding and bowing my head humbly while sitting down on the chair. I have no idea how to act appropriately in such a place.
