Jitsu -A different story-

Ultimately, that night could be described as almost any other. The moon rose in the sky in all its splendor, so much so that someone wanted to take a photo with their cell phone, only to realize a moment later that capturing the landscape before them was impossible.

The sky was clear without any visible clouds and the stars adorned it, but at the same time they were a little overshadowed by the lights produced by the city, and all of this ended in the image of a quiet night for anyone who wanted to enjoy that same atmosphere.

At that moment, Kurono's car could be seen traveling through the streets of the same city, leaving behind many stores or buildings that were still operating despite the time or that had just started working.

Meanwhile, inside the car, besides Kurono who was concentrating on the road in front of him, there was also Shizune's figure on the passenger side, and she was focused on seeing the outside and how it was constantly changing, as well as busy with her thoughts.

"How are you feeling tonight?" That question escaped Kurono's mouth the instant he stopped the car due to the red light of the traffic light, and it was enough to catch Shizune's attention.

"Hmm… It's a curious question, I could answer you in many ways, but I think what you want to hear is something simpler, so… I feel fine, I'm happy and looking forward to the date, and I'm enjoying the little trip with you." Shizune's answer was full of sincerity, and she also enjoyed these little moments with Kurono since they always took advantage of when he had to stop the car to talk to each other.

"I'm glad to hear it, for a moment I thought you might be nervous about going to that kind of restaurant once again."

"That…" Shizune had a small smile on her face before, but when she heard Kurono's words, a somewhat nervous expression actually formed on her face. "Even though it might be true, I'll be perfectly fine as long as I'm with you, after all, the plan is for both of us to enjoy the date without any problems."

"Yes, anyway, I'm sure I'll be able to enjoy it since you're with me. No matter where we are." Shizune was about to say something similar in response to Kurono's words, but he hadn't finished speaking. "Actually, I want to thank you."

"Thank me?" Shizune's question perfectly conveyed the confusion she was experiencing.

"That's right. If I'm being honest, I've already thought about what to do to celebrate our relationship anniversary before, I was even thinking about trying to do some sort of surprise or something over the top, so the fact that you talked to me about it and that we could plan this date was quite relaxing." Just as he finished speaking, Kurono saw how the traffic light turned green and the car started moving once more.

"Oh, so that means you didn't prepare any surprises?" Understanding Kurono's words, instead of saying something simple in response, Shizune took the opportunity to play with him a little.

"Who knows… Maybe yes, maybe not. As long as it's a mystery, better, don't you think?" Shizune didn't say anything else after that, but from the way that she laughed and simply focused her attention on Kurono, anyone could tell that she was already assuming that Kurono really did have something prepared for later.

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A few minutes passed after that little conversation, but the important thing at this moment was to mention what was in Shizune's view. She was focused in the distance, since, from her memories, she could tell that they were about to arrive at the restaurant.

"Well, it seems that we are here already." Listening to Kurono's words a moment later, everything was even clearer for Shizune, and that building that transmitted that feeling that she could only define as elegant had not changed at all according to her memories.

Shizune did not say anything else until she saw how Kurono got out of the car and arrived next to the door where she was and then opened it and helped her out, which once again resulted in a thank you from Shizune, and in turn, made her able to see the restaurant directly and several memories appeared in her mind.

For his part, Kurono was quickly aware that near them was a young man who was dressed appropriately so that he was easily identifiable as a restaurant worker, but especially, and by the way he acted, he was the valet parking attendant who was quick to offer his services, which Kurono accepted without much trouble.

Once that was put aside, Kurono turned to look at Shizune, although he couldn't help but laugh to himself since what he had received was a look full of determination from her. From his memories, the image of Shizune totally nervous from that time had at least not been repeated, but, in the same way, he had to interrupt her the moment he offered her his arm with the intention of her taking it.

Shizune also noticed Kurono's action, and without thinking too much, she hugged his arm so that they both walked towards the entrance of the restaurant. It wasn't long before they arrived at the reception desk, and as if everything was somehow repeating itself, the same man from that time was busy with his work, but this time he had taken the time to check on Shizune and Kurono's arrival.

"I must say, it really is a surprise to see you here this time, Kurosawa-san." At the same time, that man showed a sincere and calm expression while the way he was dressed also didn't differ from Shizune.

"You can put it that way actually… The truth is that a lot has happened in the last year, and although I haven't forgotten about the restaurant at all, it has become a bit more special compared to the past." It seemed that Kurono was emphasizing some clues, ones that the man understood as soon as he heard Kurono's words, so he couldn't help but have a small smile form on his face.

Shizune was also paying attention to the small conversation, and unlike in the past, she could now better notice that Kurono was probably a frequenter of the restaurant and that the interaction between him and that man didn't seem like simple acquaintances, but some of those questions that were running through Shizune's mind would be answered a moment later.

"I see… It really is something wonderful and worth mentioning if I guessed correctly." That man let his gaze constantly shift between the figures of Kurono and Shizune as he said that. "I think we didn't get a chance to introduce ourselves last time."

That man had left his post to get so close to Shizune and Kurono, and he had completely focused on Shizune as he let out those words. Shizune also noticed this, and turning her gaze to Kurono for a moment, she hurried to answer in the best way possible.

"I think that's what happened. My name is Yotsuba Shizune, it's a pleasure to meet you…" Since Shizune didn't know the name of that person yet, she simply left those words hanging in the air, which perfectly gave that man the opportunity to introduce himself.

"Nakamura Nao is my name, and I must say the same, it's a pleasure to properly meet you, Yotsuba-san." Even though the situation seemed a little strange somehow, Shizune had no problem with the small exchange of words, plus that man named Nao also acted very respectfully.

"Shizune." Hearing her name, Shizune turned her attention once again to Kurono, but what she heard next… Could only be defined as a total surprise to her. "Actually… Nakamura-san is the owner of the restaurant."