“That's right!

I've been asked out on a date!” Elise had suddenly dragged me away just to tell me this.

“What?”

“A date!

Sieg asked me out, what should I do?” Elise, who usually had a glimmering smile, looked genuinely distressed with tears forming in her eyes as she anxiously patted the ground with her feet.

Wait, Siegfried asked her out on a date...?

‘…Come to think of it, there were a few events like this in the game.’ When a certain level of affection was reached, such events would indeed occur.

So, they’ve been steadily building their relationship up.

Well, anyway.

“What do you mean 'what to do'?

If you like him, go.

If you don't, turn him down.”

“You big dummy!

That's not what I meant!” If not that, then what?

“Oh, what should I do?

What should I wear?

What should we talk about?

W-what type of girl does Sieg like?” Elise, tearing up, clung to my clothes.

“W-wait, Elise!

Why are you asking me that?”

“Because you're popular!

And you're close with Sieg!

Help me out here!”

“Popular, me…?

That's not...” Am I really seen as a popular guy?

Even though she just called me a dummy a moment ago.

But isn't relationship advice usually given by same-sex friends?

And if you're looking for a popular guy to ask for advice, shouldn't you talk to someone like Adrian?

“I know everything!

I heard you dated three girls at the same time!

So, you must have a lot of experience!

Please help me!”

“Who told you that?!”

“That little kid with the hypnotic Mystic Eye told me everything!” Alicia, that troublemaker.

What on earth has she been telling people?

More importantly, how do they even know each other?

“Huh?

Don't you know?

She's famous at the Academy.

As a Couple Maker. From what I heard, a lot of female students go to Alicia for relationship advice.

Apparently, if you slip her some money, your chances of a successful match increase exponentially.”

I had no idea she was using her Mystic Eye for such a business.

“So, did you also ask Alicia for a favour?”

“N-no!

I just...

a friend suggested I try talking to her...

but that's not what matters right now!” Oh, right.

The reason Elise dragged me here.

It was to seek relationship advice to make her date with Siegfried a success.

It's strange that she would think someone like me could help with dating advice.

But actually, she came to the right person.

After all, Siegfried is a character in the game, and I've conquered him multiple times. (As Emily in the game)

“So, what exactly do you want to know?”

“Ah, well...” Taken aback by my sudden embrace of the request, Elise hesitated for a moment.

Then she blushed deeply, touched her index fingers together, and carefully asked.

“Do you perhaps know what Siegfried's ideal type is?”

Siegfried’s ideal type, huh?

That’s actually detailed in the conquest guide.

It's mainly used to make the right dialogue choices in the game.

“Well… it seems like he prefers a woman he can rely on.”

“R-really?” The events where Siegfried starts to fall for Emily, and the choices that build his affection, all give off that vibe.

Siegfried, who works hard towards his goal, often gains more affection when the protagonist supports him during tough times.

Choosing those options always boosted affection by a lot.

“Oh, by the way, where are you planning to go on your date?”

“Tomorrow at noon, we’re meeting at the City Fountain… Hehe.” Ah, a Flower Viewing Date, huh?

This season, there's a Walking Path that becomes a beautiful Garden filled with special blooming flowers.

One of the date routes involves Siegfried, who is particularly interested in flowers.

“If that’s the case…” Then I gave Elise a few pieces of advice.

Like what to wear, what food to bring for a picnic, and what topics to talk about.

Just some straightforward information based on the game’s choices.

“Could you maybe come and keep an eye on us tomorrow?”

“You want me to go that far?”

“In case something happens, I want to pretend to go to the restroom and ask for help!”

“…Well, alright then.”

“Thank you!

Thank you so much!

I’ll definitely repay you later!” Elise was overjoyed and thanked me sincerely.

Since I've never seen their date in the game, I couldn't help but be curious.

This might be a good opportunity to take a walk around the city and watch them with a fan’s interest.

Honestly, even without my help, they’ll probably get along just fine.

After all, if Siegfried doesn't end up with Emily, he always finds happiness with Elise in the end.

But still, Elise would be anxious.

‘Should I give it my best shot to help her?’ I've cleared women-oriented dating simulation games multiple times.

The thought amused me a little.

“Hey, wait a minute, both of you!

What are you doing right now?” Emily shouted desperately, grabbing at their collars.

But despite her efforts, Raphne and Mary, having lost their reason, continued moving forward.

“There’s another woman trying to flirt with Ken…”

“Ken might be in danger, so we need to stay by his side.

Let us go.”

“Both of you, calm down!” Of course, Emily also wanted to rush over immediately and ask what was going on with Ken.

But seeing the two of them completely lose their composure made her feel a sense of responsibility to stay level-headed and stop them.

“W-well, how about we keep an eye on him?” Realizing she couldn’t stop them, Emily finally placed herself in front of them and suggested a compromise.

It was obvious that if they continued like this, they’d just make things more complicated for Ken.

"I don't want to."

"That's weirder."

But the two didn't listen and kept moving forward.

"Ahh!

Seriously!

Ken will hate it!

At least if you want to find out why she called him, you should sneak in, you idiots!"

Eventually, Emily managed to stop their march with the argument that Ken would dislike it and that they needed to know why he had been called.

And so, the three women discreetly approached the place where Elise and Ken were talking.

Emily, Mary, and Raphne stuck their heads out from the end of the hallway and watched the two of them.

"...Ugh, we can't hear well from here." Raphne complained about the lack of clear audio due to the distance.

"Why do you think he called him?"

"She's trying to flirt!

She definitely wants to seduce Ken!"

"We haven't heard anything yet!

And be quiet!

We can't hear!" After Emily's scolding, the three of them briefly listened in silence.

"...I think they just mentioned a date."

"I heard it too."

"Could it be...

a confession?"

"Huh?"

"What?" At Emily's inadvertent comment, the other two stiffened and stared at her.

"Oh, no, I mean, it's just that, ...when a girl calls a guy separately… talking about a date and blushing like that..."

"She's taking Ken away!"

"Hey, don't jump to such extreme conclusions!" Emily yelled as she tugged on Raphne's arm, who was charging ahead like a general.

"They're saying something right now." Mary's muttering stopped the two from their squabble, and they focused on Ken and Elise.

They could barely make out the small voices from the pair.

"Could it be...

an ideal type or something...

what's that?" When Elise's clearly heard words reached the three women, they wore expressions as if they had been struck by a hammer.

Ken's ideal type?

If she asked about it, it means she is definitely interested in Ken.

More importantly, it was an opportunity to learn about Ken's ideal type.

With that, the previously noisy trio fell silent in unison.

'...Ken's ideal type.

...I've wanted to ask about it.' Mary swallowed nervously.

'Oh no, what if we have nothing in common!' Emily gripped the corner of the wall tightly, tension evident on her face.

'A girl with a big chest, a girl with a big chest, a girl with a big chest...' Raphne stared at Ken with lifeless eyes, as if sending a telepathic message.

While each of their thoughts differed, they all hoped for the same basic outcome.

‘I hope it's me!’

After a brief moment of contemplation, Ken opened his mouth to speak.

"Yes… It's a woman… can rely on." Ken's voice was clearly heard by the three women whose senses were heightened.

The first to react to his statement was Raphne.

"Wh-what should I do…

I've always been the one relying on others, never the one being relied on!

What do I doooo!"

"C-calm down, Raphne!

And stop grabbing onto my skirt!" Raphne, with teary eyes, clung to Emily beside her.

Emily, understanding Raphne's shock but worried her skirt might come off, desperately tried to push her away.

Mary clenched her fist.

"That's exactly what I wanted to hear.

I promised myself I'd protect Ken." Her confident appearance drew the attention of the other two.

"…Isn't protecting different from being relied on?"

"…Yeah."

"Heh?

Is-is that so…" Mary's confident expression momentarily darkened at their words, as she too didn't really know what it meant to be a woman someone can rely on.

"Ah, they're talking about something else." And with the conversation between Ken and Elise not yet over, the three resumed listening intently.

"At noon tomorrow, at the City Fountain… hehe." Elise's voice was heard clearly again.

"It's a date…"

"Absolutely a date."

"...It's definitely confirmed." Now understanding the precise reason Ken had been called away, the three women glared at Elise with shadowed faces.

Since I conducted Elise's date counselling, something changed about Raphne, Emily, and Mary.

For instance, during class, Raphne who sat next to me acted differently.

"Ken, I know this well!

Let me teach you!"

"Huh?

Uh, okay.

But how do you know this?

You've had a year off."

"Well, I studied even during that year off in the Tower!

...So, how’s that?

You can rely on me in areas like this, right?"

"Uh, yeah.

Thanks." For some reason, her gaze was intimidating.

And after class, Emily approached me.

"Is there anything troubling you these days?"

"Out of nowhere?"

"Well...

I was worried since you disappeared for a week!"

"Oh, that's right.

Sorry about that."

"...If there's ever anything, just tell me.

I'll do my best to help."

"Uh, okay.

Sure." She was oddly kind.

Then there was Mary, whom I met in the hallway.

"Ken, are you on a diet these days?"

"Ah, can you tell?

I've lost a bit of weight."

"Haha...

I've been thinking deeply about it too."

"Uh?

Mary, about what?"

"So, how about we exercise together next time?

I believe in mutual support rather than one-sided dependence!"

"Oh, okay...

Thank you." She seemed overly enthusiastic.

It felt like they constantly wanted to encourage, accept, and guide me.

'...Am I really that unreliable?' Perhaps disappearing silently for a week had a huge impact.

Anyway, being perceived as an incompetent person by these three is not ideal.

As a man, my pride is a bit hurt.

I thought I should show a more experienced side.

And the next day.

At Elise's request, Ken had a quick lunch and left the tower to keep an eye on the date between Sieg and Elise

"Alright, I'll be back soon.

I'll be home before dinner."

"Uh, okay...

But where are you going?"

"Oh, ...Just need to get something in the city." Ken made an excuse since it would be odd to say he was going to spy on someone else's date.

Although he was worried, she might press him further, Raphne saw him off with a gentle smile.

"Okay!

Then I'll prepare your favourite for dinner.

Take care!"

"Oh, uh, sure.

See you later." Feeling a bit awkward, Ken waved uncomfortably and left the tower.

The door creaked and clicked shut behind him.

A moment after Ken left the room, Raphne's expression turned sombre as she moved to the window.

A bird-shaped familiar was waiting there, ready to relay her request.

"Inform them that Ken has gone out on a date." As she watched the bird fly off to its destination, Raphne began changing her clothes and getting ready.

Her face, as she left the tower, was filled with murderous intent.

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