Blind Date

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“Table for one miss?” 

Sonia had been waiting at the restaurant for half an hour. She had never had to wait that long back in Novoselic. That could be because she was the princess, but nonetheless, the wait was much shorter back home. She turned to the hostess who was waiting expectantly for her answer.

“Um. No.” Sonia said uncertainly. “I am meeting with another person... A date”

The hostess nodded, seemingly annoyed by what Sonia had said. Sonia felt her cheeks turn red. She wasn’t used to doing stuff like this on her own. She wished Ibuki was here. That girl was always there to help her in social situations.

Though now that she thought about it, Ibuki was the one who had gotten her into this situation. When the musician had offered to set Sonia up on a blind date, Sonia assumed it was some sort of blindfolded encounter with a boy. She couldn’t have been more wrong. However, even if the situation was strange, it was still an opportunity to learn more about the country’s culture. That was one positive at least.

The hostess turned to a different customer just as the door opened. Sonia’s head snapped up to see who it was.  Truthfully, she hoped it was Gundham. She had a huge crush on the boy, but he seemed like he only wanted to be friends. If Ibuki had managed to set her up on a date with him, then this could be her chance. However, once again, she couldn’t have been more wrong.

“Fucking weather” Fuyuhiko mumbled as the door closed behind him. It had been snowing outside, and now his feet were so cold he couldn’t feel his toes. He kicked the snow off his shoes, causing him to feel pins and needles.

When Ibuki had told him that she set him up on a blind date, he had half a mind to not go. That musician airhead was always coming up with stupid plots and schemes and he wanted no part of it. However, he soon realized that there was a possibility that the girl had set him up with Peko, his childhood friend. She was the only one he was willing to trudge through the snow for on this godforsaken December Saturday. He took off his hat and scanned the entranceway for his date. However, instead of Peko, he saw Sonia’, the Ultimate Princess.

“Fuyuhiko?” she said. He could see the disappointment in her eyes, and no doubt it was the same with him. He was disappointed too. For a moment he considered leaving, but she had already seen him. There was also the possibility of this just being a coincidence.

“Yeah.” Fuyuhiko said, nodding his head in greeting. He walked over and rubbed the back of his neck, looking away from the girl. He still wasn’t used to talking to people, but he didn’t want to be rude.

“What are you doing here Sonia?”

Sonia smiled and tilted her head to the side. She felt her stomach tighten as she thought about the possibility that Fuyuhiko was her date. She had no interest in dating the young yakuza, but she had to make sure she didn’t hurt the boy’s feelings.

“I’m here on a blind date.” She said happily. “Ibuki told me to meet the boy here.”

“Fuck." 

He had meant to say it quietly, but apparently Sonia had heard him.

“Is something the matter Fuyuhiko?” She asked. 

Fuyuhiko looked at her in surprise.

“Oh. You heard that?” He asked. He felt his mouth get dry. Was there some sort of punishment for insulting a princess? He decided to answer her anyways.

“Well, I’m here for a blind date as well. I was just expecting someone else.”

Sonia nodded several times.