The sound of their lips smacking and saliva exchanging was exceptionally clear in the empty cinema.
Even the theater speakers couldn't completely drown it out.
If it had just been that, it would have been acceptable.
But as the movie plot progressed, the young couple also started getting into the swing of things, and some indescribable sounds gradually began to emerge.
This made Kobayashi Itsuki and Matsuzaka Ume, who were sitting behind them, quite embarrassed.
If Kobayashi Itsuki had been alone, he naturally wouldn't have minded.
He might even have moved a few rows forward to watch the live broadcast, but things were different now.
Matsuzaka Ume beside him was also having a terrible time.
She was the one who suggested the movie, and she was the one who set the screening time.
Now that this had happened, the embarrassment was so intense she felt like she could excavate a three-bedroom, one-living-room apartment from the floor.
Thinking of this, Matsuzaka Ume was furious. Her face flushed red, and she suddenly stood up, "You guys..."
Just as she opened her mouth, a hand pulled her back.
"It wouldn't be very gentlemanly to let a girl say something about this."
Kobayashi Itsuki said, standing up and taking out his phone, speaking loudly.
"Excuse me, folks, isn't acting like this in public inappropriate?"
The man, whose good time had been interrupted, turned his head angrily, only to see Kobayashi Itsuki raising his phone.
"Or do you want me to take photos of you and hand them over to the police?"
The man, who had just been angry, immediately fell silent, let out a cold snort, grabbed his female companion, and walked outside, abandoning the movie.
Watching the two people leave, Kobayashi Itsuki finally sat down and said to Matsuzaka Ume, "It's fine now, let's continue watching the movie."
Matsuzaka Ume looked at Kobayashi Itsuki beside her, a flash of admiration passing through her large eyes.
Displaying masculine charisma in front of a woman is certainly a way to boost favorability, even if the move is quite cliché.
However, it was clearly still effective on someone like Matsuzaka Ume, who already held a degree of affection for him.
During the remainder of the movie, Kobayashi Itsuki could clearly feel Matsuzaka Ume leaning closer to him.
The accidental friction between their arms increased significantly.
After the movie finished, it was noon.
"It's already noon. My place is nearby, why don't we go there? I'll cook for you!"
Matsuzaka Ume extended the invitation to Kobayashi Itsuki.
Truthfully, the whole day had been meticulously planned by her.
First, watching the movie, and then taking Kobayashi Itsuki home to showcase her cooking skills and demonstrate her domesticity.
She wanted Kobayashi Itsuki to see her virtuous side.
To this end, she had specially cleaned her house thoroughly yesterday.
She had also prepared many side dishes and other ingredients for practice. It had taken considerable effort.
Fortunately, having lived alone for so long, she often cooked for herself, so while her culinary skills weren't exceptional, they were at least average.
"Won't that be too much trouble?"
"It's fine, really! I usually cook at home anyway, and it'll be quick!"
Matsuzaka Ume said enthusiastically.
Kobayashi Itsuki naturally didn't want to be a wet blanket, so he nodded and accepted immediately.
"Then I'll trouble you."
Saying that, Matsuzaka Ume led the way toward her home.
The atmosphere between the two was excellent, filled with laughter and chatter. As they neared Matsuzaka Ume's house, Kobayashi Itsuki stopped as they passed a supermarket.
"Could you wait for me at the entrance for a moment? I need to buy something. It feels a bit improper to visit your home empty-handed for the first time."
"You don't have to be so polite, it's really okay..."
"If Teacher Matsuzaka insists on saying that, then I won't go."
"Alright, fine."
Matsuzaka Ume nodded and waited for Kobayashi Itsuki by the entrance.
Before long, Kobayashi Itsuki emerged from the supermarket carrying a bag.
The opaque bag prevented anyone from seeing what was inside, but it looked quite full.
"What did you buy? It looks like so much."
"Nothing much, just some inexpensive trinkets. Let's go."
Arriving at Matsuzaka Ume's place, it was slightly larger than the room Kobayashi Itsuki rented—a one-bedroom, one-living room apartment. It was quite nice.
The house was also very clean and tidy, giving off a cozy feeling.
As soon as he sat down, Matsuzaka Ume brought Kobayashi Itsuki a drink.
"Have a drink and rest for a bit."
Kobayashi Itsuki took the opportunity to hand over the plastic bag he was holding.
"Please accept these things, Teacher Matsuzaka Ume."
Matsuzaka Ume took the bag, opened it, and subconsciously exclaimed, "Is this... Jidori chicken breast? And wine?"
"I wasn't sure what to buy, so I just picked up a few random things. I hope you like them."
"Isn't this a bit too expensive?"
Matsuzaka Ume had heard of the wine brand but wasn't sure of its exact value.
However, she was familiar with Jidori chicken breast; she had checked the price when she went to the supermarket yesterday.
A box of lesser quality and weight than the one in her hand cost over ten thousand yen yesterday. Wouldn't the box Kobayashi Itsuki gave her cost several tens of thousands of yen?
Adding the wine and other items... Matsuzaka Ume truly felt embarrassed to accept such expensive gifts.
"It's fine, these are nothing. It's just a meal. Teacher Matsuzaka, you were planning to treat me to dinner anyway, so this evens things out."
Kobayashi Itsuki smiled sincerely, taking the opportunity to further reinforce his identity as someone from a decent background.
Since Kobayashi Itsuki put it that way, Matsuzaka Ume couldn't refuse any longer.
"Then let's change our menu slightly for lunch today—Jidori chicken breast and wine!"
Matsuzaka Ume carried the items to the kitchen, humming happily, seemingly in high spirits.
Kobayashi Itsuki sat in the living room, occasionally watching TV or glancing at Matsuzaka Ume's graceful figure in the kitchen, feeling a bit like a young couple settling into married life.
It was quite pleasant.
Before long, Matsuzaka Ume returned with a Portable Gas Stove and many side dishes.
"We're having Sukiyaki for lunch today!"
Top-grade Jidori chicken breast only requires the simplest cooking method.
Even though it was just ordinary Sukiyaki, both of them ate heartily and happily.
Coupled with the bottle of wine, as they clinked glasses, the meal concluded with the box of Jidori chicken breast finished and the bottle of wine nearly empty.
Matsuzaka Ume sat opposite Kobayashi Itsuki, her cheeks flushed red from the alcohol, a faint pink tint showing through her fair skin.
Her beautiful eyes, moist and sparkling, gazed at Kobayashi Itsuki with affection.
Kobayashi Itsuki, however, was in much better shape. He didn't know if it was due to the transmigration, but his tolerance for alcohol had improved significantly.
The same thing happened yesterday; Higashimatsuyama Yone got drunk quickly, but he was completely fine.
Seeing Matsuzaka Ume's tipsy state, Kobayashi Itsuki helped her sit down on the sofa, saying with a smile.
"It seems Teacher Matsuzaka doesn't have a very good tolerance for alcohol. You rest first, I'll take care of this."
Saying that, Kobayashi Itsuki began clearing the items on the table, preparing to take them to the kitchen.
Just as he bent down to clean up, a warm, soft embrace suddenly wrapped around him from behind.
"Mmm... Mmm mmm..." It was Matsuzaka Ume!