In the Clear Moonlit Dusk (うるわしの宵の月)

Then, would you like to try going out?

Yeah, right. I'm sure...

No, my bad. Just kidding.

...is probably what he's going to say to brush me off.

For real?

Huh? That's sort of not... the reaction I was expecting.

I mean, how far do you want to take this?

How... far?

Well, y'know... like holding hands, hugging, having sex...

Se—?!

Se— Sexual activities are out of the question!

She rephrased it...

Then how far? Kissing? Holding hands?

W-Well... that's...

'Cause if we don't do anything,

the "experiment" doesn't mean much, right?

Y-You have a point.

Huh? Does that mean I...

suggested something I'm not ready for?

Hold on! Please let me think about it for a bit!

Who gets that red from the word "sex" these days?

Wh-What should I do?!

Wha?!

Just how in the world could something like that happen?!

Please don't say it!

I'm well aware that I'm the one who's acting strange.

I just... I really thought he was just kidding, so...

I'm sure I was just feeling frustrated.

It always seems like I end up playing into his hands before I realize it...

So I wanted to see how he'd react.

Even if just for a moment, to see him flustered for once...

Why did I agree to it before thinking it through?!

I never imagined...

that I'd actually end up dating him.

Oh?

Oh?

Yoi-chan, you seemed kinda girly just now.

I am a girl!

Now, now. What's wrong with just casually dating him?

Yep, yep. It must have been meant to be.

There's so much talk about "meant to be" and "fate" lately, but...

No way, seriously?

Why?!

What's going on?

I'm getting a bad feeling.

Oh?

Hey, Yoi Takiguichi-san!

I knew it!

And now there's more of them!

What, Takiguichi-san again?

Do you think something's up?

Enough!

I wonder what they're gonna talk about!

Right? I'm so curious.

I've had quite enough!

Could you please stop coming to my classroom?

The other girls are staring at me.

And it seems there's more of you now.

'Sup, I'm Sentaro Akane.

I'm Shun Kuwabatake.

And...

Nobara and Kotobuki, why are you guys here?

Huh?! Well, it seemed like you guys were having fun, so…

Just getting the tea.

Are you Yoi-chan's friends?

I-I'm Kotobuki Hibiya.

I'm Nobara Tone.

Wh-Wh-What?

Okay!

I got you guys memorized now.

Fubuki-chan and Sumire-chan, right?

Not even close!

So, what happened to you thinking things over about us dating?

What? What's this about, for real?!

Yes, thank you for that one!

Makes my heart flutter when he's direct!

You guys are gonna go out?!

Could you all please keep it down?

Regarding that matter, I gave it some thought overnight.

Contract

Kohaku Ichimura (who will be referred to as "KI") and Yoi Takiguichi (who will be referred to as "YT") would hereby adhere to the following conditions and agreement.

One, KI and YT shall establish a romantic relationship on an experimental basis for approximately two weeks to a month.

Contract

Kohaku Ichimura (who will be referred to as "KI") and Yoi Takiguichi (who will be referred to as "YT") would hereby adhere to the following conditions and agreement.

One, KI and YT shall establish a romantic relationship on an experimental basis for approximately two weeks to a month.

Contract

Kohaku Ichimura (who will be referred to as "KI") and Yoi Takiguichi (who will be referred to as "YT") would hereby adhere to the following conditions and agreement.

One, KI and YT shall establish a romantic relationship on an experimental basis for approximately two weeks to a month.

Contract

Kohaku Ichimura (who will be referred to as "KI") and Yoi Takiguichi (who will be referred to as "YT") would hereby adhere to the following conditions and agreement.

One, KI and YT shall establish a romantic relationship on an experimental basis for approximately two weeks to a month.

Kohaku Ichimura, who will be referred to as "KI,"

and Yoi Takiguichi, who will be referred to as "YT,"

would hereby adhere to the following conditions and agreement.

One, KI and YT shall establish a romantic relationship on an experimental basis for approximately two weeks to a month.

One, KI and YT shall establish a romantic relationship

on an experimental basis for approximately two weeks to a month.

Two, KI and YT must keep their romantic relationship concealed and not disclose it to any third party.

Two, KI and YT must keep their romantic relationship concealed

and not disclose it to any third party.

Three, KI shall not engage in any physical contact with YT, including hugging, kissing, and/or any sexual conduct.

Three, KI shall not engage in any physical contact with YT,

including hugging, kissing, and/or any sexual conduct.

However, this will not apply to unintentional contact,

Huh? Is the Prince always like this?

such as accidentally touching someone's hand.

Yeah, pretty much.

Furthermore, if either KI or YT

develops romantic feelings for a separate third party,

either may immediately terminate this contract.

That is all.

Oh, is that it?

You said you were gonna think it over,

so I'd figured you would just call it off.

Honestly, I considered that, too.

But I hate to give up on something without seeing it through.

Okay!

After all that, I'm allowed to date a prince.

Starting out normal would be no fun.

I shall do my best not to get cut off during the cooling-off period.

The same. I look forward to it as well.

What, is a battle about to start?

Oh, that's the bell.

Yoi-chan, let's go.

Oh, right.

I have something I need to discuss with Yoi-chan, so...

Huh?

Oh, I see.

Then let us leave the young ones to it.

H-Hey, wai—

What do you want to talk about?

Nah, I got nothing.

What?! Then why did you keep me behind?

Because I wanted some alone time with you.

Listen here!

But you're mine now, right?

I can keep you all to myself, can't I?

N-No, this is precisely what I mentioned in the contract a second ago...

Huh?

Isn't this platonic contact?

I have to say, you seem incredibly possessive, Senpai.

It's a bit far from your image, don't you think?

Possessive?

That's a first.

Oh...

Actually, this might be the first time I've ever really wanted something.

Huh? What... do you mean by that?

I actually forgot what I said.

Oh, this guy...

Just in case, could you please give me your contact information?

Yeah, okay.

Are you a suspect?

The setup is a pain, don't ya think?

Huh?! Th-The bell!

Well, if you'll excuse me.

Oh, hey.

How about today?

Wanna walk home together?

N-No... It'd be bad if word got out.

Oh, all right.

Okay, if anything comes up let me know.

Wanna walk home together?

Wow. Words like that just roll off his tongue, huh?

While I'm flustered just at the thought of dating a man...

I mean... he'd be my very first boyfriend, right?

Technically...

Yoi-chan! Yoi-chan! Yoi-chan!

Am I okay? Did I really make the right choice choosing him?

Am I gradually becoming numb to all this?!

Actually, this might be the first time I've ever really wanted something.

Gyoza for two coming right up!

Yay! Want some?

Nah...

What's up?

Is it your mom again?

Aw, gross!

What? What's going on?

My bad. Just got taken by surprise.

I-I sent it.

Things like "meant to be" or "fate" or "Prince"...

Good evening. This is my first time messaging. It's Takiguichi. After thinking a little on what we spoke about today, I would like to propose the following: How about a date next Saturday or Sunday?

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You have to determine those things for yourself.

Is she for real?

What? Look at that!

Handsome, right?

Man, what a hottie!

That guy's hot, huh?

But they're wearing a skirt, so they might be a girl!

Maybe arriving thirty minutes early was a bit much...

Wow! She's really hot, then!

I mean, it was okay to ask him out, right?

Was I too eager?

But this is really the only way to see if we're compatible...

The one thing that bothers me is that...

Got it.

His reply was unexpectedly dismissive.

I thought he'd be more forward.

Yoi-chan.

Yo.