I was on my way to meet up with Mei and Kiana in the Valkryie Café. They had invited me this morning for some coffee since it was the beginning of our weekend.

"How's your morning, Captain?" Mei asked.

"Well it started off alright, but my morning is about to get even better." I slyly replied.

Mei and Kiana both got flustered.

"Dont tease us like that, Captain..." Kiana said shyly.

Upon arriving at the Valkyrie Café, the head maid greeted us at the entrance.

"Welcome back, Master!"

I see she hasn't dropped the master thing...

"Morning, Elysia. I see you're still as lively as ever."

"Morning, Master. What can I do for you today?" Elysia noticed Mei and Kiana behind me.

"Ara~ I see you're the type of man to take out two girls at once on a date." She teased.

"I-It's not like that, Elysia..."

Kiana and Mei looked visibly disappointed and pouted.

"Huh? What's with that look you two?"

We were seated afterwards and took our time ordering from the menu.

"Anything specific you guys are going to order?"

"I'll probably order some hot chocolate and a small cake." Kiana replied.

"Same, its getting a bit colder now that winter is approaching." Mei agreed.

"I think I'll just take a coffee." I decided.

We were enjoying our time at the café, chatting about certain things like our days, our missions, or about holiday plans since the winter season is approaching.

"Hah... I have to get ready to shop for some winter outfits..." Mei sighed.

"Yeah, I can't wait to buy some cute hoodies." Kiana said.

"Ah. I think I need to get a new scarf and coat..." I replied.

Both their eyes lit up.

"Hm? What?" I noticed their expressions.

"Nothing!" They both replied.

"Enjoying your time everyone?" Elysia walked up to us.

"Yeah, we're good. Doing a good job today as usual, Elysia."

"Heh, you flatter me." She giggled.

I took a look around of all the maids that were working today. Bianka seems devoted to her work as usual, and the same could be said for all the other maids. It might be just me but it seemed like someone was missing. Then it hit me.

"Um, Elysia? Wasn't Himeko supposed to have a shift today?"

"Ah, Himeko? Well she was, but she called off work for today. Can't say I blame her, after all it is the weekend." Elysia explained.

Although it wasn't unlike Himeko to call off work, she didn't seem particularly busy. We ran into each other this morning and saw her off to who knows where. I hope she's doing fine.

"Huh. I see..." I replied.

"I wonder if she has anything planned today. She seemed in a really good mood over the phone." Elysia added.

Oh? We all perked up in curiosity.

"Is Himeko going out with someone today?!" Kiana asked excitedly.

"Hm... Can't really say but it's a possibility."

Himeko acted normally around the Hyperion and during missions so she didn't show any signs that she was seeing anyone in secret.

"I think we should launch a little investigation, hehe." Kiana said deviously.

Mei bonked Kiana in the head.

"Ow!"

"Knock it off, Kiana... we shouldn't invade someone's personal life like that."

"Heh, sorry..."

"Well.. it always doesn't hurt to ask, right?" Elysia said.

"I guess so-"

Before I said anything else, my phone rang. It startled me for a second.

"Ah. Hang on, I'll take this."

I answered before I checked who it was.

"Hello?"

"Ah, Captain. I'm glad you picked up."

This voice. It sounded like it belonged to Himeko.

"Hm? Himeko?" I responded.

"Sorry if I called at a bad time Captain. But I want to ask you something once you return to the Hyperion. I'll see you later, Captain~"

"Himeko, wai-" She hung up before I finished.

"Ah-"

"Was that Himeko on the phone, Captain?!" Kiana sprung up.

"Uh... yeah."

"You think she has something special planned for you, Captain?"

"I can't say... it's not my birthday or anything..."

I sat there thinking while the girls were also curious at to what Himeko was up to.

"I wonder what the special occasion she has prepared for you Captain, hehe" Elysia teased.

"I have no clue..."

We finished up our desserts and left the cafe. Kiana and Mei started coming up with theories on what Himeko wanted to ask as we headed home to the Hyperion. I started to get a little nervous on the way home.

We arrived at the Hyperion at last but I couldn't see Himeko waiting for me anywhere. I was a little confused and wondered where she was.

"You think Himeko is out right now?" Kiana asked.

After a bit, I decided to relax on the couch just to take a little breather. Kiana and Mei came up to me after they couldn't find Himeko anywhere.

"Ah, Captain's lap is available!" Kiana pointed at me.

"Huh?"

Kiana leaped on top of my lap which knocked the air out of me for a second.

"Geez, Kiana..." Mei shook her head.

"Sorry- Captain's lap is just so comfortable." Kiana smiled.

I couldn't really complain, Kiana's just so cute.

All of a sudden we heard someone come in to the lobby. We all turned our heads to the entrance just to see who is was.

"Ah, Captain! You're here."

Himeko entered the lobby with what seemed to be a shopping bag.

"Himeko, I've been waiting for you ever since that call." I said while Kiana still laying on my lap.

"Ah, right. Y'see, the thing I wanted to ask you was..."

We all were listening with anticipation.

"Do you want to go drinking with me?"

Hm? Drinking?