DxD: Transfer Student

Chapter 12: Date with Mai

"Date... what should I wear?"

Anything will do.

It's not an actual date, anyway.

Before the wardrobe, Badr glanced briefly and casually picked a denim jacket.

Looking at himself in the mirror, Badr, who was still sleepy, immediately woke up, admiring his handsomeness.

He headed out, hopped on his bike, and arrived at the agreed location right on time. Mai Sakurajima was already there waiting.

Locking his bike, Badr looked at Mai Sakurajima curiously, "Have you been here long?"

"I just arrived."

"Just to clarify, I wasn't late," Badr said confidently.

"You think I'm one of those girls who believe guys should always arrive before girls? I'm not that childish."

Mai Sakurajima's expression was calm, but Badr could sense a slight tinge of reluctance in her voice.

"If all girls were as understanding as you, Mai, I think everyone would enjoy dating more," Badr remarked thoughtfully.

"Save your dreams for when you're asleep."

Badr smiled lightly and said, "Humans rarely speak the truth when awake. Dreams reveal their true thoughts."

Mai Sakurajima: "..."

No way to argue with that.

"Let's go; the aquarium should be open by now."

The girl started walking ahead, and Badr followed leisurely, maintaining a half-step distance behind her.

They walked silently for a while, and Badr could admire the girl's beautiful profile.

Today, she wore a simple casual outfit—a plain white blouse with ruffled edges and an ordinary plaid skirt. Her long, slender legs were wrapped in black stockings, making her look elegant.

She looked very mature, and that particular air of sophistication was beautiful.

But it's worth noting that her skirt was knee-length...

Darn it.

Just then, Mai turned her head, her gaze meeting Badr's as he admired her.

"...What's with that rude stare?"

Mai Sakurajima was slightly on guard, making Badr wonder if girls had a natural sense for these things.

Caught red-handed, Badr decided to be straightforward:

"Mai, shouldn't you wear a short skirt and bare legs for a date?"

"Huh?"

Mai clenched her fist, "I'm going to punch you!"

"Someone finally agreed to go on a date with me, and I thought I'd get to see that," Badr said disappointedly.

"...I told you to stop showing off your lousy acting skills."

"What if I'm genuinely disappointed?"

"Is there a need to be this disappointed?"

"Super disappointed," Badr replied earnestly.

Mai's lips twitched slightly, and she turned her head, muttering quietly to herself:

"What the heck, I put serious thought into this outfit..."

Hmm?

Mai thought Badr couldn't hear her, but he did and couldn't help but smile slightly.

"However, this outfit also looks very cute."