A Gentleman and his Lady

Chapter Nine - One Starry Night

I placed the white butterflies in my hair, struggling since I had anxious tingling in my hands. 

I hope he likes these. Angie insisted we had something relating to our dates. Of course, butterflies reminded me of Gonta. I inspect my jewellery and outfit in the mirror, just to pass the time and shake off this anxious feeling.

Or, it was multiplying it. I couldn't tell. Either way, I was on a date with Gonta.

And the knock on the door signified that it started. Crap. It felt like forever and now he's finally here..

I make my way to the door in a shaky fashion. I turn the handle and realise that it was all worth the anxiety. The maroon tuxedo, his pulled back hair, decorated all with that charming smile on his face. His eyes had a look that I hadn't seen before..

"Emiko... look .. so .. beautiful! Gonta loves the butterflies!"

My cheeks heat up in response. "You look incredible too, Gonta!" I was surprised I could even say a straight forward sentence. He really did look amazing.

"Gonta promises to treat you like Princess tonight" he nods enthusiastically. I insert my arm into his and already I was swept off. His eyes never left me, apart from the casual look to see where he was going. 

"Gonta think you look like a princess".

"Really..? Thank you, it means the most coming from you" I giggled.

"Gonta think you are the Princess of Dance! Or the Princess of Bugs!"

He stops as he realized what he said. 

"No! Gonta not mean that! Or maybe Gonta does... But you don't have to be!"

I couldn't help but giggle more at his compliment. I also couldn't help the gamble I was about to take.

"I would if you would rule alongside with me" I look at him with my other hand on my chest. His cheeks deepened into a red as bright as his eyes.

"Gonta would like that a whole lot.."

We make our way to the back of the auditorium, to make our entrances on stage. The guests had already arrived, we just needed to make our appearance as Class 53. A majority of our classmates were waiting for us backstage.

"Emiko! You look amazing!" Kaede gushes. 

"Thank you Kaede" I respond, beaming. I feel like I'm on cloud nine with this dress. I felt prettier than I ever had at any recital.

Even Maki had a slight smile on her face. She couldn't help it, being in the company of her date. Or at least until we all heard the revving of an engine. 

"YAAAAAAAAAAAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO"

Bright pink lasers, dress, motorcycle and a shit scared Kiibo. The perfect entrance for the ultimate inventor. 

"Sup Bitches"

We all reluctantly wave. At least she was having fun too!

"Kiibo you can let go of me now" She sniggered. He was holding on as if his life depended on it.

He opens one eye "Is it over?"

Gonta walks over and picks up the fearful robot. "Yes, Gonta believes that scary ride is over".

Soon enough, everyone arrived. We lined up backstage with our respective partners and one by one we were called out by the MC.

"Introducing Hope's Peak Academy's 53rd class. The Ultimate Detective and The Ultimate Pianist, Mr Shuichi Saihara and Miss Kaede Akamatsu".