Chapter Two "Mutual"
As morning risen the Princess was the first to wake up, remembering that she and the Prince agreed to start dating in regards for the treaty. She noticed that the prince haven't woken up yet and found herself being embraced.
Noticing the time it was already late but it was hard for her to wake her companion as she deeply look at his sleeping yet tired face, she laid back again to give him more time to rest, draping her arm to his torso she blushed.
To her discomfort the man scooted her closer to him when he opened his eyes, "Morning" nuzzling her neck.
"M-morning" blushing.
"Are you hungry?" he yawned.
"No…" covering her face.
"I'll still call for a room service, okay?" kissing her forehead like it was a normal thing.
Poor Pina ran to the bathroom to the same time hide her embarrassment and clean up, while she was taking a hot bath Aoki knocked on her door, "Pina, I brought you a change of clothes, I asked my secretary to buy you one since you stayed with me" he called making her blush more remembering their sudden intimacy.
Finishing she was a simple pink dress, immediately changing to it and headed out, "Dry your hair, you might get sick" said her arranged lover while he dried the young Princess's hair with the towel.
"Thank you… you can use the bath now" blushing.
"Sure, thank you..." looking at him only wearing a white robe.
Finally the arranged couple left the room wearing a matching coat for them to wear from the cold streets.
"We don't have guards?" she asked.
"We have but I asked them to be hidden, I want both of us to have a normal date" kissing the top of her head.
Heading to one of the popular shops around Akibahara, he bought her many kinds of mangas to her delight "Let's get you a phone" pulling her to another shop.
"KYAAAA! It's Prince Aoki!" screamed and squealed by the ladies when they noticed his companion, "Oh my gosh, it's the visiting Princess! I saw her on TV yesterday!" they jumped.
"Is this normal?" she asked her pretend lover.
"Yes, don't worry, they mean no harm it's just they admire you because you are famous" he whispered back holding her hand when the manager of the shop approached the couple.
"May I help you your Highnesses?" bowed by the manager.
"Yes, I need a pair of your new model phone, for me and for her" raising up her hand which was intertwined with his.
"Oh… my… then please follow me your highnesses" and thus they followed they were lead to a lobby like place both sat beside each other, "Would you like this one, sir?" opening the box, "This is our new touch screen model seven inch wide screen and it comes to deferent colors" the manager smiled at them
"Do you know how to use these?" he asked his companion who only shook her head, "Then I'll teach you later" he gave a chuckle, "Mr. manager, I'll take the red one and the other blue to match" he gave the sign making the manager seemed surprise.
After the manager left, "I think it's working" she whispered.
"Indeed… by the way are you enjoying yourself?" he asked.
"Yes, thank you I had a fun morning because of you" she giggled while she finally scooted to him.
"And my brother told me I was boring, are you sure you're not flattering me?" he chuckled.
Gasping, "Why would I?" resting her head to his shoulder.
"Do you want to check it, sir?" asked the manager with his staff assisting mi, opening the box and handing them the gadget.
"Here" as he taught her to his surprise she was interested and an easy learner, "Let's take a photo" then on cue the couple took a selfie where the Prince kissed the poor blushing princess, the staff also got the message of their close relationship.
"Are you hungry?" he asked as he noticed it was already lunch time, looking at the shop's window he saw a café, do you want to eat there?" pointing at the shop.
"Yes please" she smiled and both headed there.
Taking their place by the window she choose what to order while he chose his, having their lunch, "Do you want to taste mine?" he asked offering his already bitten sandwich.
"If it's okay then, alright" trying his food with a small bite, "Hmmm, that is good" eyes sparkling, " what is it?"
"Bread with ham, other leafy vegetables and tomatoes" he said, "do you want more?" he offered.
Taking another bite he smiled, "Mou~ you're not eating anymore" she pouted, "Here!" scooping her beef fried rice to him which he shared the same spoon. Two people looked at them at the window recognizing them.
"Princess Pina?" Bozes was shocked to see her superior doing intimate things to a person they just met yesterday.
"Is she one of your knights?" asked the Prince.
"Yes" she blushed.
"Shall we invite them?" he asked.
"If that's fine with you, then okay" after the agreement they invited the others who also followed and meet them. Itami with the three ladies and his ex-wife sat on another set of table that the staff has extended for them while the fixed couple sat beside each other, Pina feeding the Prince with her beef rice because she was scolding him that he only eats a piece of bread and coffee.
Finishing she also wiped his lips just like last night and showed their intimacy sending the message to the others, after some time afternoon came it was time for Pina to go. One last offer that he pleaded like a real lover wanting to take her home and she agreed.
Dropping her off together with the others to their hotel he gave her one last hug which she returned and a surprise kiss making the other's jaw drop.
"Princess you got to tell me what happened!" demanded by her lady knight which she agreed.
That evening at the dinner table with everyone Itami asked, "What exactly happened to both you and Aoki-sama and in just a day you became lovers?" with a glint of doubt from the relationship.
Sensing it she thought of something, "Itami-dono, please don't mistake our relationship to any malice Ao and I has mutual feelings! I was attracted to his sweetness" blushing.
"I trust him, and I trust you I expect this wouldn't be bad alright?" Itami sighed.
"Hush… the girl is in love" Rory put a finger to his lips leaving the young princess blushing.
Finally she was comfortably laid on her queen sized bed when her phone suddenly made noise remembering how to respond she swiped the green arrow and put it to her ears.
"Pina?" recognizing the voice.
"Ao?"
"Hi, did I disturb you?"
"No… actually I can't sleep…"
"Then it's a good thing I called. So how did dinner go?"
"Quite fine, Itami-dono doubted us but I made sure to cover our plan" with determined tone.
"That's good, so what did you eat for dinner?"
"Uhm… grilled fish, rice, some meat stew and miso soup!" she remember what Hitoshi had said.
"That sounds good, I wish I was there…" he thought.
"How about your dinner?" she asked worriedly.
"Just some stake" he sighed.
As both talked some more and it was getting late the ladies from the other room over heard them and tried to listen.
"You'll be leaving tomorrow?" he asked.
"Yes, sadly… I want to go around the city with you some more" she pouted.
"We have a life time for that, don't worry" as he said that she blushed.
"You'll be visiting Ginza I heard from some of my men"
"Yes, we'll offer flowers and prayers for your people"
"I'll meet you there tomorrow and properly send you off" he weakly said.
"I'll wait for you" she smiled.
"You better get some sleep, good night"
"Good night, Ao"
"I'll miss you though" he sighed.
"You're clingy" she giggled.
"Get some sleep, future wife" he teased.
"Mou~ you too!" after that she turned the phone off and slept with a smile on her face.
Mean while, "I guess they're not pretending" said Bozes with a sigh.
"She really is in love" giggled by Tuka and Risa.
"That was fast though…" thought of Kuribayashi.
~Chapter End~
