I love time travel the most!

Axel is a slow-paced town, probably largely because it's a starting area. Even though many people haven't gotten up yet, there are still a few vendors available to serve those in need.

As it happened, Xiaolin only knew one such place.

"Hey, good morning, stall owner."

"Kobayashi, welcome!"

The middle-aged, bald man with a thick beard in front of me was one of the few vendors I encountered. He had helped me a lot when I was struggling to save money.

"Kobayashi hasn't been here for a long time."

"After all, I don't have to work as hard as before."

"Where is Axel's hero..."

Hearing the stall owner's somewhat resentful sigh, Xiaolin inexplicably tensed up.

However, the stall owner quickly reverted to his usual rough demeanor, laughing heartily as he patted Xiaolin on the shoulder to reassure him, and then asked, "So, what brings you here so early this morning? You're not just here for breakfast, are you?"

"actually……"

We're on a date!

Before Kobayashi could speak, Huihui spoke first. This caused the stall owner's expression to change; he looked at Kobayashi, then at the little girl, his wary and disgusted gaze growing stronger.

Should I call the guards?

"Please don't!"

Xiaolin begged for mercy on the spot.

He really wanted to say that it was all a misunderstanding, but he didn't know what kind of trouble the little girl would cause, so he said with a slightly aggrieved tone, "Stadium owner, don't you trust my character?"

"Who knows the hidden truth? Was I, once a renowned and powerful adventurer in the kingdom, really going around boasting about it to everyone?"

"Uh……"

I really want to say he's just bragging, but Axel is a hidden master, who knows if he's a secret big shot.

"Anyway, you've misunderstood!"

Kobayashi left with those words, then ran away with the little girl who was still eating and drinking heartily. Of course, she didn't forget to pay the bill, nor did she forget to take the remaining food.

"Hu-hu-hu-"

Xiaolin wiped the sweat from his forehead.

I never expected the misunderstanding to be so big. Does taking a little girl out early in the morning who says she's on a date really make people suspicious?

...They really might get suspicious!

"What's wrong, Kobayashi?"

Huihui swallowed the food in her mouth, not understanding why Xiaolin had pulled her away to run away.

That's just naivety. If you stay this naive, you might get taken to see goldfish by some weird uncle.

No, that's highly unlikely.

Just thinking about the reputation of that chuunibyou little girl in Axel, it's a miracle that those weird old men don't avoid her.

He shook the little girl's head and quickly let go before she got angry.

"Let's go, Huihui, let's go on a date."

"...Don't think that I'll forgive you just because you said that."

The little girl didn't seem to buy into it, but she still obediently followed in Xiaolin's footsteps.

After a period of quiet, the starting village of Axel finally began to get busy, with more and more pedestrians on the streets.

Then--

"Kobayashi, why did you bring me here?"

"Because it's necessary."

The two arrived at the tailor shop.

Standing outside the door, Huihui was a little curious. As far as she knew, a date was when a man and a woman went out to have fun, so why were they at a tailor shop?

"We need to dress you up, Huihui."

"why?"

"You know what, Huihui? On a date, women usually dress up to look their best so they can get compliments from men. But look at you, wearing this baggy magician's cloak! That's absolutely unacceptable!"

"Aha……"

"Never mind that, just follow me."

The little girl couldn't understand why the man beside her was so excited, but knowing nothing about it, she chose to follow Kobayashi's arrangements.

The two entered the shop.

"welcome!"

"Boss, please pick out a nice outfit for her!"

"...Should I call the guards?"

"Wait, it's not what you think! I don't have any other special hobbies, I just wanted you to help her choose a suitable outfit!"

"Ah, I'm sorry, I misunderstood!"

The cheerful female shopkeeper smiled awkwardly, then shoved the bewildered Huihui towards the back room.

After a while.

Huihui reappeared before them.

Having removed her heavy wizard's robes, wide wizard's pointed hat, and the strange ornaments she always wore, the little girl was now only wearing a black and white off-the-shoulder knee-length dress.

The black dress contrasted sharply with her fair and delicate skin, while the white lace added a touch of embellishment.

Her slender limbs and collarbone, her medium-length black hair, and her somewhat shy red eyes made her appear so delicate and innocent.

She's like the girl next door.

I don't know if it's because of Kazuma Sato, but recently a fashion trend has become popular in Axel, and many people's clothes and appearances have changed as a result. But I didn't expect it to change so much!

Huihui blushed slightly and asked somewhat uncertainly, "W-how is it, Xiaolin?"

"great."

Kobayashi answered decisively.

At the same time, he secretly gave the female shop owner a thumbs-up in appreciation.

It has to be said that the professional eye is excellent; this outfit perfectly highlights the little girl's advantages.

Although her chest remained completely flat, the exposed collarbone, shoulders, and limbs made her appear like a girl next door, completely overshadowing her other features.

The little girl crossed her arms over her shoulders, her face turning even redder, and cried out shyly, "But...but I feel like this dress is so light and airy. It's like I'm not wearing any clothes at all!!!"

"Hey, don't say such weird things!"

She completely ruined the atmosphere the moment she opened her mouth.

Kobayashi said irritably, "You always wear those heavy robes and dress yourself up so strangely, it's only natural that it looks unnatural."

"Wait! Those were gifts from my friends, do you have a problem with that?!"

The little girl came closer.

Very close.

Xiaolin turned her head away, not daring to look.

Perhaps it was because the off-shoulder dress was too revealing or too loose, and because Huihui was rather short, her entire body was exposed when she lowered her head slightly.

Despite the lack of dramatic ups and downs, it is still captivating.

wrong!

Why am I so shy, like a complete novice? Haven't I already seen my share of ups and downs?

This is embarrassing!

That's right, it's because they're in the same team, and it's because she's Megumin that this awkward situation arises!

"Hey, why aren't you looking this way?!"

Huihui squeezed Xiaolin's cheeks with both hands, forcibly turning his head around.

"It's nothing, you're overthinking it! Alright, we've been dawdling for too long, it's time to get going!"

He abruptly changed the subject, not giving the little girl a chance to delve deeper, and after paying, he shoved Huihui out of the tailor shop.

Once on the street, Huihui hid behind Xiaolin. The little girl felt quite uncomfortable because everyone's eyes were fixed on her.

"Sure enough, it's so strange, Kobayashi! I feel like a lot of people are watching me!"

She was a little scared.

Kobayashi couldn't help but chuckle and teased, "What's wrong? Weren't there a lot of people watching you before? Why are you still uncomfortable?"

Huihui shouted angrily, "That one is that one, and this one is this one. I can still tell the difference in their eyes!"

Kobayashi certainly knew the reason.

Previously, Huihui attracted attention subconsciously because of her unusual attire; now, the little girl is dressed beautifully, drawing attention actively. The sense of curiosity and amazement in these glances is naturally different.

However, it wouldn't be good if I accidentally said something that caused Huihui to overreact.

"You're just imagining things. There's nothing strange about them."

After speaking, he greeted the others.

Regardless of whether the little girl was still shy, Kobayashi continued walking with her down the street.

"Speaking of which, is there anywhere Huihui wants to go?"

"Huh? Isn't it Kobayashi who's making the arrangements?"

"Even so, you have to consider the other person's feelings. That's one of the rules of dating."

"If that's the case..."