As the girl expected...
After pondering for a while, Haru took the initiative to offer help.
"There are many things to buy, and you're unfamiliar with the area. Well, let me show you the way!"
No matter what, Bronya was a Valkyrie who had fought alongside him countless times, and they had even had in-depth exchanges.
Even if she didn't have memories of the loops, it didn't prevent Haru from lending a hand.
Even setting aside their past, Bronya's trip was to buy various equipment for them.
The girl had given him such a high salary and was now going to meet their needs and set up their shared studio. Haru had no reason to stand by and do nothing.
Moreover, he planned to cling to Bronya's coattails, stay at Principle Studio for life, then happily take his high salary to support Elysia...
Now that there was an opportunity, he definitely had to perform well in front of his boss!
"This... wouldn't that be too much trouble for you?"
Bronya's expression showed some hesitation, not agreeing directly.
This was both a strategic retreat and to match her usual personality, not giving the captain any chance to detect anything unusual.
No wonder they say romance is a battle of minds...
What seemed like simply asking someone out was actually filled with the girl's scheming in every detail.
"It's fine, I happen to be free this afternoon."
Haru indeed didn't notice Bronya's ulterior motives, saying cheerfully.
This time Bronya no longer refused. After thanking him and agreeing on a meeting time and place with Haru, she hung up the video call.
Thump!
Casually putting down the phone that had gotten somewhat hot from chatting, the girl collapsed onto the hotel's soft bed and let out a long breath.
"Very good. The plan to reclaim the captain has successfully taken its first step."
Bronya's expression was somewhat excited.
After learning yesterday that the captain actually had a fiancée, the girl had experienced a series of emotions - sadness, heartbreak, anger - before finally being left with only the determination to reclaim the captain.
Bronya knew the captain was a pure love warrior who wouldn't easily change his heart once he fell for someone.
Coincidentally, she was the same way.
"No matter what price Bronya has to pay, she will definitely steal the captain back!"
The girl clenched her small fists, her eyes as determined as if she were about to fight the Herrscher of Finality again.
...
The afternoon in Nagazora City was filled with a somewhat lazy atmosphere.
Brilliant sunlight shone on the neat and tidy roads, with warm air mixed in the gentle breeze.
Haru squinted his eyes, his gaze searching back and forth at the agreed meeting place, and soon spotted that familiar light gray figure.
The girl stood quietly at the street corner, wearing plain-colored clothes, her figure slender and gracefully proportioned, her temperament as elegant as an epiphyllum flower.
Such a beautiful girl should logically become the focus of attention around her.
But her cold expression that kept strangers away made many people give up thoughts of approaching her.
"Hi, Bronya."
Haru walked up to the girl, greeting her with a familiar tone.
Bronya raised her head, the coldness on her pretty face immediately melting like ice and snow, a gentle smile appearing at the corners of her mouth.
"Haru, thank you for this afternoon."
"It's nothing. Helping the boss solve problems is what I should do. Just remember to pay overtime wages."
Haru waved his hand, saying jokingly.
"According to the contract, you don't officially start until next Monday. This time can only count as voluntary overtime~!"
Bronya smiled with pursed lips, her light gray beautiful eyes reflecting Haru's image, her words seeming to have other implications.
"But if you perform well, as your boss, I'm not unwilling to give you some rewards."
"Then I'm really looking forward to it."
Haru and Bronya chatted and laughed as they strolled down the street.
Since this trip was ostensibly to purchase various office supplies, Bronya didn't make any moves at first, letting Haru lead her around everywhere.
You have to eat meals one bite at a time, walk roads one step at a time - poaching someone's love interest can't be rushed.
Besides, it had been a long time since she had gone shopping with the captain like this...
Bronya's beautiful eyes lowered slightly, looking at Haru who was bargaining with shopkeepers in front of her, her expression somewhat nostalgic.
When you're with someone you like, time always flies by.
The two went on a shopping spree in various malls, and when they came back to their senses, it was already evening.
"Well, we've bought almost everything - drawing equipment, office desks, chairs and cabinets, even snacks for rest and relaxation have been ordered. They'll be delivered directly to the studio."
Haru stretched lazily as he came out of a snack specialty store, holding two popsicles that the shop owner had given them for completing a large order.
The weather was getting hot at the end of May, and after walking for so long, it was perfect to have something cold to quench their thirst.
Haru gave one popsicle to Bronya, then they both licked them in perfect synchronization.
Rich milk flavor, refreshing ice crystals, and considering the cheap price, no wonder they had become childhood memories for so many people from Shenzhou.
Haru thought to himself, his peripheral vision catching Bronya's movements.
The girl bit off a piece of popsicle and held it in her mouth. The cold sensation made her body shiver instinctively, then her beautiful eyes narrowed with a comfortable expression.
Honestly, a bit cute...
Haru's heartbeat suddenly quickened.
Yesterday, seeing Bronya who seemed like a completely different person, he had felt somewhat unfamiliar.
But the girl's current slightly childish cute behavior made Haru realize in a trance that she was still the Bronya he was familiar with.
Of course, there were quite a few differences upon closer inspection. At least Bronya's expressions now were more vivid than during her flat-chested period.
This was a good thing, proving the girl had regained her emotions.
Haru held the popsicle in his mouth, a trace of relief flashing in his dark eyes.
In past loops, even when he wanted to make the emotionless Bronya smile, it wasn't easy. After defeating the Cocoon of Finality, getting such a healthy Bronya in return was really worth it!
"Hmm? Is there something on Bronya's face?"
Seeming to notice Haru's gaze, the girl tilted her head and asked curiously.
"Nothing, I just think you look cute eating the popsicle."
Haru answered casually - he had praised Bronya like this countless times in the past.
So it wasn't until after he finished speaking that Haru belatedly realized the impropriety.
Damn, habit is deadly!
In this timeline, he and Bronya weren't that familiar yet. His words just now seemed a bit frivolous. The girl wouldn't think he was flirting with his boss and dock his pay, would she?!
But what Haru never expected was...
Bronya just looked at him with some surprise, then took out her phone with a butterfly pendant, smiling faintly.
"Since you think Bronya looks cute right now, want to take a commemorative photo together?"
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