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Oneshot : Christmas Meetings

December 25, Sunday

Time: 5:53 p.m.

             
Ayanokouji POV

After walking quite a distance from the dorms, I finally arrived at the place. It was a fairly known cafe in the campus.

Cafe Ebony

Looking around for a minute, I entered the cafe. The moment I pushed the door, the entry bell rang aloud, as a staff welcomed me.

Normally, one would think about my reason for coming here in a Christmas evening of all days.

Well, I have a few appointment.

And I picked this place as a suitable rendezvous spot.

Usually, this placed would be pretty packed during a time like this. But due to the inauguration of a new cafe across the floor, the customers have mostly been taken by them. This place was still half-filled, and I had already booked a spot for me. A seat by the counter.

I looked around to see if anyone has arrived, but as expected, I was a bit early. I took my seat at the counter and started to observe my surrounding.

Since today was Christmas of all days, the whole Keyaki Mall was decorated splendidly, and this cafe was no exception. The lighting was enough to make it stand out from the outside. Inside, there were two small Christmas trees at the corner, along with the crisscrossed strings of colorful bulbs. The lights reflected off the polished, wooden surface, which radiated a unique glamour. The chandelier at the middle of the ceiling only added to the charm.

I could see a few groups hanging out along with a few couples, mostly the seniors, and fortunately, nobody I knew.

There were some waiters, working to serve the customers, and an old man, who I assumed was the head, working with a coffee machine and conveying the orders directly to the kitchen.

I grabbed a menu and started to see if there was any special offers and discounts for today.

"..........."

A couple's discount huh....

Sadly, that won't work in my case today.

My girlfriend, Kei, was sick and at bed rest for the week. This could have been one of the things we tried together. Or maybe she would have pulled me along to that new cafe that recently opened on the other side. Knowing her, she definitely would.

I sighed and started to check the other offers that I could afford.

Just then, the entry bell rang, signaling that a customer has just arrived.

I looked over, and saw the first person on the list who I was supposed to meet in this spot.

To be precise, she was the one who wanted to meet.

"Good evening senpai~"

A sultry voice greeted me as the person approached quickly after seeing me. She was the type to attract attention wherever she would go. But more than that...

"...hm? What is it? You've been staring for a while~"

Amasawa Ichika asked me with a delightful tone.

I snapped my gaze back.

"Oh! Could it be you liked my new hairstyle senpai?" she twirled around her hair, after asking me that.

Truthfully, yes.

"I don't I've ever seen you with your hair down. You also seemed to have cut it a bit. It suits you."