Chapter 51: Fake "Date"

Yui asks Minami (male mode) to take her out on a date, supposedly as sorta of an experiment.

## Features of this Chapter

### Relationship Evolution

Yui seems to have somewhat of a romantic interest in 'male' Minami. (Yui knows that Minami is a Bigender teenager, and changes between male and female quite often.)

### Skills Learned

Yui experiences what it is like to be on a date with a member of the opposite sex.

FAKE [DATE]

CHAPTER 51 OF THE MANGA

(Part 1 of Yui Furumi's Romantic Inclinations Story Arc)

## Previously

Yui Furumi comes from an extremely wealthy family, but for some unknown reason, has been attending a regular public high school. There, for an after school club activity, she joins the MSB (the Maho Shoujo Club), and meets a likeable 'boy' named Minami Maki. Soon, she finds out 'his' secret---'he' is a Bigender teenager, who changes between male and female gender expressions. 'He' is a 'male' at school, but a female at the Club sessions, and during much of the other off campus times. Yui is okay with that, in fact, she somewhat admires 'him' for doing so. At the Summer Festival, Yui, in a sexy China dress, and Minami, as a bunny girl, attend and compete in a cosplay competition. Yui really enjoyed that, and thereafter wanted to spend more time with Minami, together but alone by themselves. She cooks up a wonderful idea ! Why not go on a 'fake date' with 'him', to get to know 'him' better, as she seems that she may have covert romantic feelings for him/her.

## Chapter Overview

At school one afternoon, in the Clubroom, Yui approaches (male) Minami, and wants to know if he is free this coming Saturday ? He is. She wants him to take her on a "date", just to see what it is like with a boy. Karin is mortified, as she has never been on a real date with Minami. Nevertheless, that Saturday the two meet up at the agreed upon time and place. Except Yui's maid and guardian, Ren, is tagging along. But not for long, as Minami and Yui give her 'the slip'. Now completely alone together, time for a bunch of fun ! Yui is shown all manner of things that typical boyfriends and girlfriends do on dates with one another. In the late afternoon, the two come across Akira Asaba in a public park. He seems as sour as always, but wants to know if Karin was informed about the date ? Karin ? Why ? Akira leaves, telling himself that he is glad that it is (supposedly) a "fake date". About this time Ren catches up with the two, but with two policemen with her. There is going to be some explaining to do before the two end their date and go their separate ways.

## This Chapter's Story

One day during a classroom break at school, Yui Furumi approaches Minami (stays in male mode for school classes) sitting at his desk. She asks him if he is free this coming Saturday ? He is. She then pops an unusual request on him, "I would like you to take me out on a date !" ***A DATE ???*** Both Minami, and Karin sitting at the desk next to him, are shocked and flabbergasted at the request. Karin, secretly romantically infatuated with Minami, would 'give her right arm' to go out on a date with him, and has hinted at it repeatedly, but that has not actually happened at all. She bursts out, *"WHY A DATE ?"* Yui calmly explains, while holding up a teen style magazine, that she has never been on a date, and wonders what dating is all about ? Minami speculates if he is good enough to be out on a date with Yui, given that she comes from an extremely wealthy and 'upper crust' family, with an extremely high social standing ? Yui states that she is okay with who she has picked, namely you, Minami. Karin, still shocked and upset, belts out that if he wants to go on a date, just go and get it over with ! Minami becomes concerned as to why Karin is so flustered and negative...

Saturday comes, and Minami (male mode) is at the agreed upon meetup place. He is dressed rather casual with a hoodie and plain pants. Soon, Yui shows up, but with her maid, Ren, in tow. Yui is dressed very attractive and likeable, in a pretty long-sleeved blouse with trumpet wrist openings, a western tie at the neck, and a short, pleated above-the-knee skirt. Minami immediately objects as to why Ren is here ? Her presence is guaranteed to spoil a date, as Minami seems to imply. Ren rather emphatically states that with commoners who date, the two expect to be alone together. But that is not going to be the case with me protecting Yui today ! Ren, as she speaks, for a few seconds looks away at a nearby loud altercation. Yet that is enough time for Minami to grab Yui, and have the both of them 'high tail' it out of there ! Blimey ! You can't have any fun on a date if there is a guardian hanging around, remarks Minami, while the two of them are running away !

Now that Ren has been 'ditched', Minami remarks that running like that sure makes him hungry ! It is almost noontime, so why not grab something to eat ? Yui is fine with that, so Minami takes her to a place where, for sure, she has never tasted the food, WacDonalds (McDonald's) ! Yui's personal chef has told her that it is all junk food and garbage, anyway. So it is no surprise that Yui has never seen, let alone eaten, a Big Mac hamburger and fries. How do you eat it ? Just unwrap it and chomp away ! Minami remarks that this is cheap food for the lowly commoners. Yet, Yui says that she likes the taste of it. Soon, Yui's fingers become sticky, so she asks why they don't serve their food with silverware (real silverware, not plastic ware!) ? Silently thinking to himself, Minami notes that Yui certainly has led a sheltered and concealed life, since she gives off so many of those unmistakable impressions.

When the two are all done, Minani remarks to Yui that he is going to show her how commoners, the poor people, have fun ! He rents a karaoke booth, wherein he sings his heart out (see Chapter 11) ! Minami really belts out, *"I Was Born This Way"* and *"You Are a Firework"* (Yui knows that Minami is a Bigender Trans Girl!) ! The two then sing duets of songs of daring romance and unexpected tragedy. Next, they take in an afternoon matinée of an anime movie. Then the two make their way to a costume shop, as they look at cosplay and cross-cosplay outfits. Minami tries on a horsehead prop, that makes Yui break out in peals of laughter ! Later that afternoon, Minami takes Yui to a Video Arcade. Inside, Yui sees a UFO Catcher Game (a crane game) loaded with cat plushies. She tries her skill to grab one, but ends up failing many times. Minami patently watches, and seeing her plight, steps up next to her and drops in a token. "There is a certain trick to these machines. Just leave it to me !", casually intones Minami. Several very noticeable romantic waves and vibes silently sweep across Yui, as the two stand so close to one another, watching the movements of the claw. On his first try, a cat plushie is dropped to the chute, and into Yui's waiting hands. Yui shouts a big 'thank you', and still in a romantic mood, declares that she will treasure this gift for the rest of her life. "No big deal.", quips Minami.

Outside, walking through a public park and admiring the flowers, the two catch sight of a familiar figure nearby. Isn't that, you know, that loner at school ? "Yo ! What a coincidence !", shouts Minami. It is Akira Asaba ! The two begin talking, as Yui looks on, trying to place who this person is. Finally, it hits her; he is the teenage boy who cross-dressed as a lovely but provocative maid (see Chapter 46) ! Yui breaks into the conversation, stating that if she remembers correctly, you are Akira Asaba, right ? Akira only gives her a cold stare. He then, in a blunt and accusatory tone, asks what you two think you are doing together ? Minami begins to answer, however, Yui overrides his comment with the bold proclamation that the two of them are ***on a date together !!!*** Stepping up with a quick explanation, Minami states that Yui merely wanted to know what it was like to be on a date with a boy, and so here we are. Nothing more. Akira sourly asks if Karin-san knows about this so-called 'fake date' ? Has she said anything to you about dating Yui ? Minami does not directly answer, but asks why he is bringing up Karin-chan ? What's it to you, anyway ? Akira says nothing, but silently thinks to himself that Minami is either an idiot, or dumber than a box of rocks !

Akira breaks off the conversation by stating that he has his own affairs to attend to, and excuses himself from their company. Again, silently thinking to himself as he walks away, he consoles himself with the thought that the 'date' is a 'fake date' after all. And that must mean that Yui is 'not taken' as of today. Good! But why does he feel relieved and grateful for that ? Minami turns toward Yui, and remarks that it is about time for them to head back. The date was wonderful, but it is just about over anyway.

***"YUI-SAMA !!! YOU'RE SAFE !!!"***, comes a voice from across the park. It is Ren, with a look of horror and relief on her face. Yui nonchalantly tells Ren, that she is fine, and was only having a little fun with a friend from school ! Nothing to worry about ! Yui turns away from Ren, and addresses Minami. She tells him that she really enjoyed herself today, and let's have another date together real soon ! Minami agrees to do so.

About this time, two police officers catch up to Ren, and stand on either side of Minami. Ren shouts that they have caught the "kidnapper" ! It takes quite a while for Mianmi and Yui to clear up the misunderstanding that Ren had, and to be released to go home.

## Chapter Lookback and Commentary

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