I'm Shenji, what are you doing?

"Shenji, let's go on a date."

One night, Arquette broke into Shinji's room and said something out of nowhere.

Shinji: "..."

Although we have been together for a long time and are more or less accustomed to Her Highness the Princess's capriciousness and disconnection, we were still stunned for a moment when faced with such a sudden whim.

"What did you just say? Can you say it again."

"I said date me, I want to try dating."

"Okay, I'm sure I heard you right." Shenji pressed his forehead hard, "How did you think of this?"

"Someone outside just said it, it seemed very interesting - Hey, Shenji, let's give it a try, okay?"

Elquet took Shinji's hand and acted like a little girl.

"Let me tell you, although I don't mean it specifically, dating is something that only happens between male and female friends."

"Isn't that just right? Male——"

Arquette pointed one finger at Shinji and the other at himself.

"——Female——Well, if we are friends, we have been friends for a long time."

"I really lost to you magnificently. I shouldn't have used Chinese. In other words, lovers, things only lovers can do."

"Ah, I know lovers." Arquette clapped her hands, "It's the kind of relationship between a man and a woman who likes each other. Hehe, that's no problem. I like Shenji, doesn't Shenji like me?"

"No--"

As soon as he said one word, he couldn't continue.

Arquette is the kind of character who shines brightly when given a little sunshine. She must always be counterattacked to ensure that she does not cause trouble. So the most appropriate answer at this time is "I don't like it."

Shenji also planned to say this, but when he saw the face so close and the innocent smile, he really couldn't say this.

"Nothing?" Her Royal Highness the Princess urged.

"No, how could it be?"

If I don't like you, I won't keep you by my side.

If he didn't like you, how could he easily promise to help you kill Roa?

"That's OK."

Arquette cheered. She is the kind of person who can get angry because of trivial things, but can also get excited because of Shenji's words.

"But what should we do if we go on a date? Although I have knowledge in this area, it is only in words and I don't know how to do it in detail - Shenji, do you know?"

"I know, I know, but... it might be boring."

Shinji thought about his past life experience and sighed. Although humans are very enthusiastic, from the outside, it may be a meaningless waste of time.

"It doesn't matter if you're bored." Erquette's interest was still high, "I want to give it a try."

"Then tomorrow. Well, remember to wear your favorite dress."

"Eh? Why tomorrow? Can't we do it now?"

"Because I'm not familiar with this place yet, I need time to research where is suitable for a date - and besides, many places are not open at night."

I can't take you to a love hotel, I'm not that beastly yet - Shenji said silently in his heart.

"It's daytime, okay. I'll try my best to endure it and won't be knocked down by the sun." Erquette waved his fist in an imposing manner.

"Then come on, I'll go out and I'll be back soon."

"Where to go?"

"See if you can find a map or something at the front desk of the hotel or nearby convenience store."

"I'll go too. It's boring to be alone."

I almost forgot, it's night now, when this guy is most energetic.

◇◇◇

Early the next morning, at dawn, Arquette broke into Shinji's room again.

"Get up, let's go on a date."

"It's still early, it's still early, let me sleep a little longer." Shenji lay lazily on the bed,

"I can't sleep. Even if you fall asleep, I will want to sleep." Erquette said, reaching out to pull Shinji's arm, "I have been patient."

"ok, ok, I got it."

Being teased by the energetic princess, the last of his sleepiness was driven away, and Shinji opened his eyes and sat up from the bed.

Then, he saw Erquette, who was wearing a white crew-neck shirt and a dark skirt. She was no different from her usual self.

"Didn't I tell you to wear your favorite dress?"

"Yes, this is my favorite. It's loose, comfortable and easy to move around. Other clothes always feel like they have too many meaningless designs and will be broken if you're not careful. I don't know why humans like them."

"Because humans think it looks better this way, and humans are visual animals."

Arquette whined twice and said reluctantly: "I understand, I'll go get another one."

"No, forget it, I asked you to choose the one you like best. And... you are beautiful to begin with, and wearing beautiful clothes will be too lethal."

Erquette's body trembled: "Huh? What did you say?"

"I said forget it, you can wear it if you like."

"Back, back."

"You are beautiful to begin with, and then--"

"No, did you say I'm beautiful?" Erquette interrupted impatiently.

"Uh..." Why did my Ta-miao tell the truth?

"Speak, Shinji, am I really beautiful? Hey, Shinji."

When Shenji didn't say anything, Arquette kept urging him, which made him feel upset.

"It's so noisy, why don't I admit it? According to human aesthetics, you are beautiful, that's all."

"real?"

"Really, haven't you noticed that many people are looking at you on the street?"

"I didn't notice it." Erquette simply shook his head, "I don't know them, so why should I pay attention? Hehe, Shenji, you just think I'm beautiful."

"Ah, I think you are beautiful too."

"How about compared with my sister? How about compared with Fujino? How about compared with Kirie?"

"..."

This question is heartbreaking.

"Well, just as beautiful, just as beautiful."

"Lying." Arquette pouted, "My sister said that when you tell lies, your eyes will wander."

"Why are you always so sharp at times like this?"

Shen Er's facial muscles instantly stiffened, and as expected, all natural cuts were black.

"Hmph, you are indeed lying to me. Tell the truth. I want to hear the truth. Just tell me, Shenji."

Arquette began to act recklessly again.

"The truth is, they are better looking."

"Your eyes are wandering again, and you are lying again! You promised not to lie."

"Say when."

"A long, long time ago, when we first met."

"Uh..." That seems to be the case.

"Then tell the truth?"

"You are more beautiful."

Although the voice was very small, it did not escape Arquette's ears. She laughed very happily.

That smiling face is so bright that it reminds people of the sunlight shining through the window.

She is obviously the princess of the moon, but she is so compatible with the sun.

Shinji involuntarily narrowed his eyes and stretched out his hand towards the woman who had both the brilliance of the sun and the moon.

"Let's go on a date."

"Um."