The sun was setting in the west.
CC took a deep breath, beads of sweat forming on her forehead.
Behind her, the base had completely turned into a ruin.
"Good job."
Ayato praised her.
"Such power... is too exaggerated."
Recalling the power from just now, CC murmured softly.
'As expected of a thousand-year witch, her combat skills and experience were very rich.'
Ayato silently admired.
In fact, in the later stages of the battle, the power of the blessing had already disappeared.
But CC, relying solely on her Devil's body, had still destroyed dozens of mechs.
He didn't think much of the mechs' power.
But for a lower-class Devil, they were considered quite strong.
After thinking for a moment, Ayato asked: "CC, what era is it now?"
Although he was certain that the current time should be before the story began...
He still needed to understand the rest.
CC looked at Ayato with some confusion: "Ayato-sama, can't Devils even remember time?"
"Actually, I'm not a Devil from this world."
"Eh? Eh? Eh?"
After a brief exclamation, CC quickly accepted the setting, her eyes sparkling: "Ayato-sama, you're from another world?"
"Tha... that's so amazing."
"Can our date be in another world?"
"Sure. But first, answer my question."
After a brief exchange, Ayato fell into thought.
His guess was correct.
The story had indeed not yet begun, but it was close.
And the original trajectory had deviated somewhat.
CC had no contractor in this world. Even when Marianne had requested Geass, she had been refused.
'In that case, the story is completely messed up. I wonder if the original protagonist still exists.'
Shaking his head, looking at the expectant CC, Ayato smiled: "Wait a moment. It'll be ready soon."
Having said that, he scattered some more Devil Summoning Contracts.
Then,
The light of a magic circle flashed.
Ayato and CC's figures had disappeared.
…
Kuoh Town, Amusement Park.
This was the largest amusement park in Kuoh Town, practically a holy land for couples' dates.
Since it wasn't a holiday, there weren't many people here.
CC looked around at the environment.
"Is this where you go on dates in your world?"
"Technically, your world should have places like this too. Haven't you been to such place?"
"No, I've always been in the base."
Ayato was silent for a moment, then smiled: "Then let's play to our hearts' content today."
"Alright. What should we do?"
"First, buy tickets."
Ayato took out some money and went to the ticket booth.
'Come to think of it...'
'Occasionally engaging in these everyday activities seemed quite nice.'
'If there was a chance in the future...'
'I should bring Utaha and the others to experience it too.'
After buying the tickets, Ayato put his arm around CC.
To this, CC did not refuse.
The two strolled through the amusement park like a perfect couple.
Wherever they passed, they drew no small amount of attention.
"So... so handsome, so beautiful. Are they together?"
"Probably not. One of them seems to be wearing a school uniform."
Both Ayato and CC were far too good-looking.
If they hadn't appeared hand in hand, someone probably would have already tried to strike up a conversation.
Strolling through the amusement park, watching the passing crowds, the corner of CC's mouth curled up.
Even though it was just an ordinary walk...
For some reason, it felt so relaxing.
In a thousand years, she had never felt so relaxed as at this moment.
In this other world, there were no cults, and Ayato was by her side.
Thump! Thump! Thump!
Unknowingly, her heartbeat quickened.
She instinctively covered her heart, her eyes shimmering.
'Was this... love?'
Just then, Ayato pointed at the roller coaster in the distance and said: "How about we go on that?"
Glancing at it, CC flipped her hair and said calmly: "Childish."
Ayato: "..."
A few minutes later, looking at CC screaming on the roller coaster beside him, Ayato tugged at the corner of his mouth.
'Wasn't she just calling it childish a moment ago?'
'Ha, women.'
…
A few hours later!
"Ayato-sama, I'm hungry."
CC hugged Ayato's arm, shaking it continuously: "What's good to eat here?"
Feeling the surging waves, Ayato thought for a moment and pointed at the pizza shop ahead: "Let's eat that."
If he remembered correctly, this should be CC's favorite.
"Pi za... what a strange name."
CC complained first, then her nose twitched, and her eyes immediately sparkled: "Let's eat it. I want some."
Ayato smiled slightly and took CC into the pizza shop.
There weren't many people here. The two found a corner and sat down.
Taking the menu, Ayato ordered one of every type of pizza.
The staff even kindly reminded him that their pizza portions weren't small, but Ayato simply thanked them and didn't change his mind.
He had the Pizza Witch CC here. How could there be leftovers?
And there were so many people at home. It wouldn't go to waste.
Soon,
Several pizzas arrived.
"Such a strange food. But it smells so good."
"Haven't you eaten it before?"
"I'm seeing it for the first time. I'll try it then."
CC picked up a piece. The moment she took her first bite, her eyes narrowed in delight.
She ate faster and faster, like a happy child.
Ayato felt a bit complicated, picked up a napkin, and wiped the crumbs from the corner of her mouth.
"Ah."
CC was stunned, and her face instantly turned red.
'A CC like this... was very cute.'
Ayato looked at her and smiled: "So, is it good?"
CC nodded vigorously and said seriously: "Delicious. This is the best food I've ever eaten. Thank you, Ayato-sama."
"It's the least I could do." Ayato smiled warmly.
Looking at Ayato's smile, CC felt her heart beat even faster.
'Was I too weak-willed?'
'Even though Ayato-sama was handsome, this was only our first date.'
'But... dating really was so much fun.'
'Was this... love?'
CC blinked and brought a piece of pizza to Ayato's lips: "Ayato-sama, you need to eat too."
"Alright."
Time passed quietly as CC laughed very happily.