What The Future Holds For Us

Chapter 14: Date night

Nagisa's POV

Another successful week in the bag, I think to myself, while walking to my car. The festival will be going on this weekend, I'm not sure how Shota went about asking Kano to join him, but I know that he's at least going to try.

But I myself have to handle the results of asking someone out, too. I texted Akari the plan I had set up. We were going to eat at an above average restaurant. Probably wouldn't taste as good as that ramen place near where she used to live, but if I'll be honest, nothing really is.

We'd also go on a bit of a walk before the night ended. On the surface it doesn't look like I put much thought into this, but I seriously want this night to be perfect.

I won't waste this opportunity given to me, to talk to Akari about how her life has been, and if there is anything troubling her that I can help with. She's quite the popular individual, being an actress and all. There could most definitely be something up.

I can't be thinking that there are problems going on, if I've learned anything in recent years, it's that positive mindsets are the best thing for a person. Akari already told me that she was doing just fine, too.

I get home, unpack my bags for the weekend, and think of how tomorrow could pan out. If everything goes well then perfect, I can't do something dumb to mess things up. I hope things don't get too weird, like previous times did.

I started to laugh to myself, thinking about those couple days, where we stayed at each other's homes, without any kind of parental supervision...

Akari was an incredible hostess and guest. She made wonderful company, and we had tons of fun along the way. We got some serious talks in, some because of Korosensei, others out of interest for the other.

Then it hit me, the most memorable part of that whole weekend, Story Time.

I had completely forgotten it, and it was honestly astounding what we got out of it. Learning lots about Akari was great, and she enjoyed doing the same with me.

There was also that last question... the one where I told her that I'd marry her. Goodness, that was quite the emotional moment. I'd say we were both on the verge of tears. She was so glad to hear what I had to say, all the reasons I liked her.

We should do another Story Time, I thought.

It was spectacular last time, and there are so many more things I want to know about her. We've had quite a lot happen to the both of us. We were real adults, no longer junior high students, tasked with killing our teacher.

I should get to grading school work then prepare for tomorrow night.

Oh no, I have no idea what to wear. This is something I should have considered a while back, but I've been so busy with work it slipped my mind completely, especially with finals not too far away.

I jump from my seat in the office and go straight to my room. I open my closet to see what I should go for. But how formal was this going to be? I should just pick something neutral, something that would pass for a special occasion.

I decided on a white collared shirt, with a brown vest to go with it, some dark blue jeans, and lastly the semi-formal shoes I typically wear to work.

"Yeah, this seems good." I say to myself, feeling confident in my selections.

I set this aside, so that I remember that this is for tomorrow night. Now, it's time for me to get to work, I need to get these last preparations in before finals.

My approach to finals is for the last week or so. I assess what each of my students require extra help in, and make a personalized practice exam for each of them. It's what Korosensei would do, and it took quite a while, especially since I'm not moving anywhere near Mach 20.

While creating one of the student's tests I got an email from Shota. I opened it up, hoping it's news regarding him and Kano, and sure enough it was.

Hello Nagisa-Sensei, I have great news! I took your advice and just asked Kano if she would join me at the festival and she said yes! Thanks for helping me with gaining the courage to do this, I'm sure things will go well tomorrow! Thank you very much, and see you next week! Sincerely, Shota.

This made me smile, perhaps this could be something of a good luck charm for my date with Akari.

Well, I better get a move on, I have to get these tests going, otherwise I'll run out of time before it's done! I'll get a couple more tests progressed before I go to bed. I'll want a good night's sleep for the excitement that tomorrow will have in store.

Akari's POV (the next day)

I was looking forward to tonight's little date with Nagisa. We had lots to discuss, we've both grown quite a lot in the years since graduation from Kunugigaoka Junior High.

Well, in experience at least, I believe Nagisa still stands roughly at 154 cm. He's about the same height as me now, which makes me laugh a bit.

Probably shouldn't mention details like that, tonight is all about having a good time with an old friend.

I guess at this point all I can do is mentally prepare for what's in store, Nagisa did quite the planning. The restaurant we were going to was on the above average side of both quality and price. I would pay for it, but knowing him, he'd rather die than let something like that slide. Nagisa has always been quite the gentlemen.

He even offered to pick me up, which was very kind of him as well. He should arrive in roughly two hours, he's probably going to be a bit early, so I'll be all ready to go 10 minutes early, just to be safe.

Doing these things with Nagisa always makes my heart pound, and puts butterflies in my stomach. He was my absolute best friend for quite a while, but anytime we would get one on one time I still felt like I needed to act perfectly.

Even when holding back the tentacle pain, Nagisa could still put what felt like the most pressure on me. By no means in a bad way, he just did an excellent job in pulling me out of my comfort zone when he wanted to.

That's what I loved about him, he was just flawless. I could say good things about him until the end of the earth itself, because that's just who he is. That's why I did love him.

My cheeks got a bit red, and my heart rate sped up a bit. Do I still feel this way about him? Do I still want to be with Nagisa? Do I still love him?

Despite the previous feelings I had I don't think so, but seeing him for the first time in over a decade made those thoughts begin to show up every now and then. I mean he meant quite a lot back then, I invented this fake crush so I could talk about my feelings for Nagisa with him. I guess tonight will be a test of sorts, as to how I really feel about him.

Before I knew it, someone was knocking on my door, and boy did he look cute.

Nagisa's POV

Waiting on Akari's doorstep was intense, it was the beginning of something truly special. I had restaurant reservations, a good planning for the night, conversation starters, anything that could come in handy.

Shortly after knocking the door Akari came out, she looked so beautiful. The white dress and black coat she had on looked stunning, my outfit paled in comparison. I didn't feel underdressed or anything, but that she looked galaxies above my league. People were going to think she had lost a bet.

"Are you ready to go?" Akari asked while looking a bit downwards.

"Of course..." I say, breaking the trance I was in, looking at her.

We got in my car and left for the restaurant.