Chapter 5. Her maternal instincts are overwhelming and intense
"…Phew."
I let out a small sigh in front of Sakuna-san's room.
It was after finding Sakuna-san collapsed in the living room—Arisa had quickly sprung into action, calling an ambulance, and Sakuna-san was rushed to the hospital. Fortunately, it wasn’t a serious illness or anything like that; it was just a combination of exhaustion and a bad cold. After some tests and an IV drip, Sakuna-san was able to return home today.
"…Mom, huh?"
Without realizing it, I had shouted "Mom" when I saw Sakuna-san collapsed. What kind of face was I making back then? The memory was so vivid it felt like a flashback. I don’t know if Arisa or Aina noticed, but I probably looked like I was about to cry.
"But Sakuna-san is okay… That’s what matters, right?"
Yeah, Sakuna-san is safe and sound! So it’s all good, me! I told myself firmly, gave a knock, and entered the room.
"Welcome, Hayato-kun."
"Ah…"
Sakuna-san, who had just sat up, was looking at me. Aside from her pale complexion, she seemed like her usual self, which was a relief. Still, to me, she strongly reminded me of my mom.
"…You’re really okay, right?"
At my words, Sakuna-san gave a soft smile and nodded.
"Yes, I’m fine."
…She really does seem okay.
"I’m sorry, Hayato-kun. I made you worry too."
"No, no! As long as you’re safe, Sakuna-san, it’s all good!"
I said this to reassure Sakuna-san, who had lowered her shoulders, trying to convey that she shouldn’t worry about it. Sure, she had smiled earlier, but now her expression was somber… I didn’t want to see Sakuna-san like this. But, well, today might be too much for her to handle. Apparently, Arisa and Aina had been nagging her about overworking and insisted she rest for at least a week no matter what. Hoping for her quick recovery, I decided to leave her be.
After telling Sakuna-san to get well soon, I headed to the living room, where Arisa and Aina had already started preparing dinner. Their ability to switch gears and move so efficiently was impressive, as always.
"Maybe I’ll make some beef stew."
"Sounds good! Do you think Mom can eat it? Or maybe porridge would be safer?"
"Hmm… She could probably eat it, but let’s make it mild."
"Got it!"
Their swift yet warm exchange warmed my heart. Wanting to do something myself, I volunteered to clean the bathroom, which had likely been neglected in the chaos since we got back.
"I’ll go clean the bathroom."
"Thanks, Hayato-kun."
"Please and thank you!"
In times like these, I can’t sit still unless I’m doing something. I’m glad I’m the kind of person who can step up and take action. The bathroom here isn’t like the one at my place, but cleaning is cleaning, so I let out a determined "Hmph!" and scrubbed the tub thoroughly.
"You’re putting in extra effort today, huh?"
I was scrubbing harder and with more focus than I usually do at home… Maybe the shock of Sakuna-san collapsing was bigger than I thought, and I was trying to distract myself.
"Alright, that should do it."
Satisfied with the sparkling bathroom, I returned to the living room. As discussed, the main dish was beef stew, but they were also making porridge for Sakuna-san.
"Welcome back, Hayato-kun."
"Yeah, it’s sparkling clean now!"
I gave a thumbs-up, proudly showing off my work. Dinner prep was almost done, so I decided to take a bath first. I briefly considered the possibility of someone bursting in wearing a swimsuit like before, but thankfully, nothing like that happened today, and I enjoyed a peaceful soak.
"I’m done."
"Alright, my turn!"
Aina left the living room as we switched places. Sitting next to Arisa, who was simmering the stew, I savored the fragrant aroma tickling my nose.
"Smells delicious."
"I’m pretty confident in this one."
Arisa flashed a challenging smirk. I already knew the women of the Shinjo family made incredible food, but seeing Arisa smile like this was a bit rare.
"If I were cooking just for myself, it’d be one thing, but when it’s for you, Aina, and Mom, I can’t help but put in extra effort to make it delicious."
That’s probably how it’s always been, even before we met. When I help with cooking alongside them, I don’t think that deeply about it, but way back—when I was a kid trying to make a simple egg roll for my mom with my newly learned skills—I wanted her to say it was delicious so badly.
"They say love is the best spice in cooking. It makes sense why your everyday meals and bentos are so delicious."
"Exactly. Our love is packed in there to the brim♪"
It’s been a while since Arisa, Aina, and Sakuna-san started making bentos for me. I’ve never once felt tired of the taste, and every bite fills me with so much happiness it’s almost overwhelming.
"Hayato-kun."
"Hm?"
"It’ll take a bit for Aina to finish her bath, and the stew’s fine simmering, so… want to talk for a bit?"
"Talk? Sure, sounds good."
Arisa stopped cooking and took my hand. We sat on the sofa, and a brief silence passed. I wanted to ask what she wanted to talk about, but it felt rude to interrupt. The silence didn’t last long, though, as Arisa spoke softly.
"I… I panicked more than I thought I would."
She was probably talking about seeing Sakuna-san collapsed.
"No, no, that’s totally understandable. Anyone would react like that seeing a family member collapse."
"…"
"You were amazing, Arisa. You jumped into action and called the ambulance right away. All I could do was shout and run to her."
Yeah… in that situation, Arisa, who acted so quickly, was the most impressive. I’m not saying I was wrong for running to Sakuna-san or that Aina, who was frozen in shock, did anything bad. In that moment, no one was at fault.
"I was just acting on instinct. I couldn’t do anything myself, so all I could think was to get a doctor’s help."
"Even so, you were incredible."
To encourage her, I gently stroked her long, dark hair. As always, it was silky smooth. Aina’s hair is the same—why is women’s hair so addictive to touch?
"Ah, sorry."
"No need to apologize. I love it when you stroke my hair, Hayato-kun."
"…Can I keep going, then?"
"Of course. Stroke it as much as you want."
I kept stroking her hair, wanting to reassure her that everything would be okay. Then, out of nowhere, Arisa said it was my turn.
"My… turn?"
"Yes. Come on, Hayato-kun, bury your face in my chest and let me pamper you."
"…Uh."
I was thrown off by the sudden suggestion, but guided by the hand she placed on my cheek, I buried my face in her chest. She was wearing casual clothes—a soft knit that seemed to amplify the sensation, gently cradling my face.
"…Mmm."
"Hehe, cute Hayato-kun♪"
I wanted to savor this softness more… As if unable to resist, I pressed my face deeper into the two soft mounds. It felt like swimming freely in a vast, refreshing ocean. They say a woman’s chest is full of maternal love and dreams, and I was convinced it was truly filled with infinite dreams.
"It’s not unusual for me to do this with you, Hayato-kun. I always want you to touch me, and I want to touch you too."
"Yeah."
"But… did you notice?"
"Notice what?"
Her next words caught me completely off guard.
"Since the moment you saw Mom collapse until now… you’ve been crying, Hayato-kun."
"Huh!?"
Crying…? Me…?
I must’ve looked dumbfounded, eyes wide, giving Arisa a skeptical look as if to say, "What are you talking about?" Reluctantly pulling away from the heavenly warmth and softness, I touched under my eyes. See? No tears at all.
"Sorry, I didn’t mean physically… It’s just, it felt like your heart was crying."
"My heart…?"
My heart was crying… I didn’t understand what she meant. But I didn’t dismiss it or ask her to explain more clearly. Maybe, deep down, I understood what she was getting at.
"If what I’m about to say makes you uncomfortable, please stop me."
"…It’s okay."
"Really? I don’t want you to hate me… I could just keep quiet, but I think this is important."
I saw the deep worry in Arisa’s eyes. Smiling softly to reassure her, I said, "Please, tell me. There’s no way I’d ever hate you, Arisa. If there’s a version of me that does, it’s not me—it’s some imposter wearing my skin."
"…Hehe, you’re right. That’s what I’ll think♪"
Finally, Arisa seemed at ease and began to explain why she thought my heart was crying.
"When we saw Mom collapsed, you rushed to her side just as frantically as I did, Hayato-kun."
"Yeah, that’s right."
"I heard it then—you called out ‘Mom,’ like you were calling your real mother."
"…Yeah, I remember."
I was embarrassed about it, honestly, and I’d hoped no one had heard. But she did… Oh man, she heard me…!
Blushing with shame, I looked down, and Arisa gently rubbed my back as she continued.
"I know your mom passed away from an illness. Maybe seeing Mom collapse brought back those memories?"
Her words hit the nail on the head. Calling out "Mom" and feeling that overwhelming anxiety—it was definitely because those past memories were triggered. I nodded honestly, aware of it myself.
"You’re right… probably. It reminded me of when my mom collapsed… I guess I was overwhelmed with the fear that she might disappear."
"…I see."
Comparing someone else’s mother to my own… whether that’s right or wrong aside, I think it’s because Sakuna-san has always told me it’s okay to think of her as a mother figure.
"So that’s why my heart was crying… Yeah, now that you mention it, I get it. I was so relieved to see her looking okay, but until I heard she was fine, I was a nervous wreck."
"I know you so well, Hayato-kun♪ I had a feeling that’s what it was."
"…You’re amazing, Arisa."
"Of course. I’m your girlfriend, and I want to be by your side like a devoted maid forever♪"
"Haha… right."
Arisa always tells me she loves me, but sometimes she casually mentions wanting to be my maid or having some sort of subservient desire. I’m used to it by now, but the more she says it, the more it means she wants to stay by my side. If I let my darker impulses take over, I sometimes think I want her to live for me even more.
"Aina’s taking a while, huh?"
"Yeah."
"She’s probably so relieved she’s soaking in there forever."
"…Hey, Arisa. Maybe because of all this, I’m starting to worry something might happen to Aina too."
"She’s fine."
Wow, she said that so confidently. But yeah… maybe Arisa picked up on all this from my expression when Sakuna-san collapsed and was waiting for the right moment to talk.
"Thanks, Arisa."
"Huh?"
"You and Aina must’ve been way more worried about Sakuna-san than I was. But you noticed how I was feeling and cared enough to check on me… So, thank you, Arisa."
At that, Arisa’s eyes widened, but she quickly smiled and nodded. And then—as if she still had more to say—she hugged me tightly and continued.
"Do you remember, Hayato-kun? A long time ago, Aina and I told you to drown in our love."
"Y-Yeah…"
Drown… I’d never forgotten those words. I love Arisa and Aina, of course, but their love… their kindness… I wanted to drown in it, so I dove into this swamp of love myself. Still, I’d forgotten this feeling for a while—this shiver down my spine, this seductive voice that seemed to ensnare my thoughts.
"Our love for you hasn’t changed, and I can say that with confidence. No matter how much time passes, this feeling will never fade. It’ll always envelop you with its overwhelming intensity."
"…"
I swallowed hard. Yeah… I’d forgotten this feeling—this comfort, this warmth, this fear. This place… the Shinjo household is the lair of the spider women.
"Hayato-kun."
"!?"
Her whisper echoed in my ear. Not just that—her breath brushed against my ear, invading my senses.
"I was happy. It’s not just Aina and me who’ve ensnared you—Mom has too, hasn’t she?"
"…Ah."
"Not in a romantic way, of course, but she’s someone who fills your heart, a place of comfort you seek."
"That’s…"
I couldn’t deny that Sakuna-san, like Arisa and Aina, was a source of comfort and filled my heart. And if that was true, I felt it was a great happiness.
"Don’t forget, Hayato-kun—we’ll love you forever and ever. We’ll never make you sad or anxious… So please, drown even more in our love."
Drown in their love… It’d been a while since I heard those words, but my heart trembled with joy, and I couldn’t help but crave Arisa even more.
"Arisa…!"
"Ah… Hayato-kun."
Breaking free from her embrace, I pushed her down onto the sofa. Her cheeks flushed as she looked up at me, her clothes slightly lifted, revealing a glimpse of her red underwear. My heart pounded loudly, but a noise from the door made me jump back instantly.
"I’m back~! That was some good hot water♪"
"You’re finally back, huh?"
"Sorry, sorry! I got too comfy and stayed in too long♪"
Aina’s beaming smile made Arisa and I exchange glances and chuckle wryly. But Aina, sensing something between us, approached with a suspicious look.
"…Sniff sniff."
She sniffed me, then Arisa. What was she doing?
"I see. Nee-san, go take your bath."
"What’s that supposed to mean… Fine, I’ll go."
Now it was just me and Aina as Arisa headed to the bath. Normally, Aina would pounce on me in this situation, but today, with everything that happened, she seemed exhausted. She sank into the sofa with a sigh.
"Today was just too much… Fun stuff, tough stuff, all hitting at once."
"Yeah, no kidding… There, there."
"Kuu~n♪"
I patted Aina’s head, noticing her tired expression, and she let out a dog-like whimper.
"Hah hah hah!"
"…What’s that supposed to mean?"
Her cute whimper turned into a begging gesture, stirring something in me. Ugh! A beautiful girl acting like a puppy? That’s dangerously tempting.
"…Thanks, Hayato-kun."
"Huh?"
She pressed her forehead against my chest, thanking me. I didn’t immediately understand, but I figured it was about Sakuna-san.
"When I saw Mom collapsed, I couldn’t do anything… I couldn’t accept what was happening and even thought it might be a dream."
"…That’s understandable in that situation. Anyone would freeze up."
Seeing a loved one like that would stun anyone, and it’s no surprise Aina couldn’t act right away. Arisa’s quick response was the exception, not the rule. I didn’t think Aina was any less amazing—she was just human, and I reassured her of that.
"It’s okay, Sakuna-san’s fine now. So don’t make that face—let’s smile."
"Hayato-kun… Yeah♪ I’m so glad you’re here!"
"You bet. I’ll always be here, so don’t worry."
"I’m not worried!"
Good, Aina’s back to her usual self. Dinner prep was mostly done, and once Arisa was out of the bath, we’d eat. But, as expected, Aina was curious about what Arisa and I talked about.
"Well… I guess seeing Sakuna-san reminded me of my mom, and it brought up some old memories."
"I see… Are you okay, Hayato-kun? I’m feeling better thanks to you, but did Sis comfort you properly?"
"She comforted me more than enough."
Thanks to her, I could smile like this. I didn’t mention pushing her down on the sofa, but Aina seemed to want to comfort me too, as she spread her arms.
"Come here, Hayato-kun. Let me comfort you now."
"…"
This is just my personal take, but when a girl says "let me comfort you," it sounds insanely suggestive. Is my mind just dirty? Yeah, probably… Definitely.
"Come on."
"…Alright."
So, just like with Arisa, I dove into Aina’s chest. Not literally diving, of course—I gently leaned in, and Aina softly held me.
"There, there."
Her patting my head was just like Arisa’s… so calming. If you caught my expression right now, I’d probably look blissfully content. Man, it felt like heaven, just like with Arisa.
"I’m done."
"Okay~♪"
Arisa came back from her bath, and we finally sat down for dinner.
"I’ll take the porridge to Mom. If she’s struggling to sit up, I’ll feed her, so you and Sis eat first."
"You sure?"
"Yeah. I’ll be back."
I wanted to help too, but after Aina insisted on taking over since Arisa had acted first, I could only nod. Still, I hoped to talk to Sakuna-san a bit before bed.
"She’ll probably stay and talk for a while, even if Mom can eat on her own."
"Haha, you think so too, Arisa?"
"Yeah. Mom will probably indulge her to reassure her."
"That makes sense… But knowing Sakuna-san, she’ll know her limits."
"Exactly. No need to worry."
If Arisa says it’s fine, it’s fine. We resumed eating, and as Arisa predicted, Aina didn’t come back right away. By the time she did, I’d already finished.
"I’m back."
"Welcome back. How was she?"
"Haha… Sorry, we got caught up talking."
"Figured. Looks like Mom’s doing better than expected?"
"Yeah! It’s still early to relax, but she’s definitely gonna be fine!"
Their warm exchange reassured me indirectly. Seeing Arisa and Aina smiling and chatting like this was so heartwarming—it’s a scene I could watch forever.
"Watching you two smile makes me feel so at ease. I was thinking of checking on her later, but maybe it’s not—"
"You should!"
"Definitely!"
"Whoa, whoa, too close, too close!"
They appeared in front of me like they’d teleported, completely shutting down my hesitation.
"Mom will feel better just hearing your voice, Hayato-kun!"
"Yeah! Even just a quick peek and a word will do!"
"O-Okay, okay!"
With that kind of insistence, how could I not? They left it up to me but made it clear they really wanted me to.
"I’ll go check on her."
"Thanks."
"See you."
With their send-off, I headed to Sakuna-san’s room.
"Sakuna-san, is it okay if I come in?"
"Hayato-kun? Of course, come in."
Opening the door, I saw Sakuna-san lying in bed. Her good complexion and usual smile immediately put me at ease.
"Aina said you seemed okay, but are you feeling alright? Nothing too tough?"
"Yes, thanks to you all, I’m feeling much better… Though I still have a slight fever, so please don’t get too close, okay?"
"Got it…"
"…Oh, no! I didn’t mean I don’t want you near—"
"I know, I know!"
Her voice was a bit weak, not because she thought I misunderstood, but because I felt a little lonely. So, I placed a hand on Sakuna-san’s shoulder as she tried to sit up.
"It’s just… I felt a bit lonely, that’s all. It’s okay."
"Ah… Ugh."
Sakuna-san shyly hid her face under the blanket.
(…She’s ridiculously cute.)
Thinking like this at a time like this is kinda inappropriate, but I couldn’t help it. Her reaction made me embarrassed too, so I coughed and looked away.
"Sorry… I guess catching a cold has made me a bit emotionally vulnerable. To think your words could make me blush like this… Hehe, it’s a bit troubling."
"…You’re too cute."
"C-Cute!?"
Now she hid her whole head. That was adorable too… Wait, no! Am I the kind of guy who just throws around "cute" like that? But it’s not my fault! She really is that cute… As expected of their mom…!
"…Hm?"
I was thinking how cute Sakuna-san was, but I quickly regretted it. I noticed that her breathing had become noticeably labored, even through the blanket she was hiding under—perhaps her fever had spiked again.
"Sorry, Sakuna-san… I talked too much, didn’t I?"
"…No, it’s not your fault, Hayato-kun."
Sakuna-san peeked out from under the blanket and gave a small smile, but her expression was clearly more strained than before. I couldn’t face Arisa and Aina if I made things worse, so I quickly said I’d leave and headed for the door… but then—
"Ah… You’re leaving already?"
"Ugh…"
Please, don’t stop me when I’m the reason you’re like this!
['Just stay by her side, man!']
['No way, she’s sick! She needs proper rest!']
['What’s that, you little twerp?!']
['You brute! I won’t lose to you!!']
An angel and a devil were brawling in my head…! Shoving both the good and bad voices to the back of my mind, I resisted Sakuna-san’s pleading gaze and grabbed the doorknob.
"Sorry, but I’ve gotta go. Sakuna-san, call me right away if you need anything. And I’ll be here until tonight tomorrow too, so don’t worry!"
"Hayato-kun… Okay♪"
With that exchange, I left the room and let out a heavy sigh. It was just a few minutes of conversation, but why was I so exhausted? Still, she seemed better than I expected, which was a relief… But if I made her condition worse, that’d be the worst. Is she really okay?
"…I’ll head back."
In the end, all I could do was pray for Sakuna-san’s quick recovery. Though I felt reluctant, I returned to Arisa and Aina, apologizing for talking to Sakuna-san too long. To my surprise, they didn’t get mad—they just laughed.
"I had a feeling it’d turn out like this. It’s fine."
"Yeah! Though, I might’ve stayed too long myself…"
"…No, it’s definitely my fault."
"No, it’s mine…"
Both Aina and I slumped to the corner of the room, weighed down by guilt. We probably looked like we were cloaked in a dark, gloomy aura. We were beating ourselves up for prioritizing our own feelings and pushing Sakuna-san too far… Sigh.
"Sigh."
"Sigh…"
Not only were we sighing in our heads, but the sound escaped our lips too—Aina was the same.
"Come on, every sigh lets happiness slip away. Pull yourselves together, Hayato-kun, Aina."
Whack! We both got a pretty firm slap on the back.
"Oof… That snapped me out of it."
"Yeah… But didn’t that hurt a bit?"
Yeah, it kinda did. But that one hit definitely blew away the dark aura surrounding us. We were all pretty tired, so we decided to call it a night. We headed to Aina’s room, laid out futons, and lined up side by side like the kanji for "river" (川).
"Turning off the light, okay?"
"Yeah."
"Yep."
"…"
"…"
"…"
I glanced to my left—Arisa was staring at the ceiling. I glanced to my right—Aina was staring at the ceiling.
(Are they not sleeping…? Well, it’s not like you fall asleep instantly.)
Maybe they were reflecting on everything that happened today. Speaking of which, there was the tournament we watched, followed by some… not just mildly, but insanely steamy moments, and then shopping. But what happened after we got back was just too shocking.
(I’m so glad Sakuna-san is okay.)
I couldn’t help but worry about Sakuna-san sleeping in another room, but worrying wouldn’t cure her cold. All I could do was wait for her to recover.
"Su… su…"
Hearing soft breathing, I looked to my right—Aina was asleep. She’d had her eyes open just moments ago, but the exhaustion must’ve finally caught up with her. I gently reached out, patted her head, and whispered goodnight.
"G’night…"
"…You’re too cute."
I gave a wry smile at her adorable sleepy mumble. Was Arisa still awake?
"Ah…"
"Hehe, what’s up?"
Arisa was awake. She was staring at me, and when our eyes met, she smiled, seemingly happy.
"Just… Aina said something cute in her sleep."
"I heard it from here. She’s probably so unguarded because you’re by her side, Hayato-kun."
"You think?"
"Absolutely."
As she said that, Arisa slipped into my futon.
"Can I sleep like this tonight?"
"Of course. After everything today, this feels like the perfect reward for a great sleep."
"Hehe, I’m glad you think so♪"
After that, we didn’t talk much, just let time pass slowly. As I surrendered to the growing drowsiness, Arisa whispered softly in my ear.
"Goodnight, Hayato-kun."
"…Yeah. Goodnight, Arisa."
And here’s to tomorrow.
"Wait a sec, you two getting all cozy without me? I’m joining in!"
"Oh, you’re awake?"
"I was asleep, but I woke up to the lovey-dovey vibes!"
"…This girl."
W-Well, let’s get to sleep, yeah!
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The next day, Sunday, I was planning to stay at the Shinjo house until evening.
"Mom’s doing a lot better. But she still needs plenty of rest, right?"
"Obviously. She said she’s taking a whole week off work, so we’ll have to manage on our own for a bit."
"Got it!"
Whoa, Sakuna-san’s really taking a full week off? Arisa explained in detail, but apparently, she took the extra time off to reassure not just Arisa and Aina but me too. Though it was just a cold, when she told her workplace she’d collapsed, they practically begged her to take some time off.
"So… you two will be okay on your own?"
"We’ll be fine. We’ll come back right after shopping."
"While we’re gone, please look after Mom!"
Before noon, Arisa and Aina went shopping, leaving me to stay behind and keep an eye on Sakuna-san. I wasn’t exactly bored, so I headed to her room.
"Sakuna-san, can I come in?"
"It’s fine."
"Coming in."
It was my first time seeing her since yesterday’s exchange. When I entered, Sakuna-san was sitting up, and her complexion looked much better than yesterday… but she still wasn’t fully recovered, so I needed to make sure she rested properly.
"? What’s wrong?"
"Oh, nothing… I haven’t bathed since yesterday, so I’m a bit sweaty."
"…I see."
True, she was sweating quite a bit, and it must’ve soaked into her pajamas. Not just that, her skin probably felt sticky too.
"Anything I can do?"
"Oh, would you mind?"
"Just say the word."
I’m here for her, so she should rely on me without hesitation.
"…Could you wet a towel with warm water and bring it? I’d like to wipe the sweat off my skin."
"Got it!"
I dashed out, soaked a towel in warm water, and returned. I handed it to Sakuna-san and was about to leave while she wiped herself down, but then she made an unexpected suggestion.
"Um… my body’s a bit sore. Could you wipe me down, Hayato-kun?"
"…Huh!?"
Did I hear that right…? No, she really said that… Wha—!?
"Please… could you?"
"Y-Yes, ma’am!"
No way, no way, no way! This is impossible! I can’t do this… but those pleading, teary eyes—how could I say no!? What do I do!?
"Even if I’m freaking out, my body’s moving on its own…"
Like I was under some spell, I couldn’t stop myself. I hesitated between a bath towel and a regular one but grabbed a few extras just in case… Man, I’m freaking out.
"…I’m back."
I returned with a basket and the warm, wet towel, swallowing hard before stepping inside. Sakuna-san’s face was red—was she embarrassed, or was her fever acting up again…?
"Uh… I brought them."
"Thank you. I’ll undress now."
She started unbuttoning her pajamas, one by one. When she undid the second button, her constrained curves bounced free, jiggling as if liberated. But then she gasped and turned her back.
"S-Sorry! I’ll face this way, so…"
"Y-Yes…"
This is a total mess!
With her back to me, Sakuna-san fully removed her pajamas, revealing her pure white skin.
(…She’s so beautiful.)
It’s easy to say it’s because she’s the mother of two beautiful girls like Arisa and Aina, but she looks so youthful it’s hard to believe she has high school daughters. Truly stunning.
Drawn in as if magnetized, I sat behind her.
"Um… are you sure about me? Maybe wait for Arisa or Aina…"
"It’s because it’s you, Hayato-kun. I can show this vulnerable side to you."
"…Got it."
Her immense trust in me… I just had to live up to it. I gently pressed the warm, damp towel to her back, wiping her sweat with care, determined not to harm her flawless skin. Occasionally, Sakuna-san let out soft, almost satisfied sounds that made my heart skip, but I focused and worked diligently.
"That feels nice… Ha♪"
"Am I doing okay?"
"Yes. You’re very gentle and skilled, Hayato-kun."
Good… But can I say something? My heart’s pounding so loud it might explode. But in this situation? Anyone would feel like this.
I wiped her back, shoulders, neck, arms… even her underarms. Hopefully, this would take care of the stickiness. She’d probably change afterward, so it should be fine.
"The back’s done. Now—"
"Oh, could you do the front too, please?"
"…Huh?"
"The front… is that okay?"
"The front… you mean…?"
The front, as in that front, right? No way, that’s… But Sakuna-san continued.
"From behind is fine… I want you to do it, Hayato-kun."
"…"
Ugh… Gahhh! I realized I couldn’t escape and gave in. Moving closer, I reached around from behind, bending my arm to wipe her stomach with the towel.
"Mm…"
"S-Sakuna-san…?"
"Sorry, I’m fine♪"
Just her stomach… Of course, it didn’t end there. The front meant those symbols of motherhood.
"Hayato-kun."
"Y-Yes!"
"You’ll experience this eventually, so shouldn’t you get a little used to it?"
"That’s… uh…"
What am I doing!? What kind of conversation am I having with my girlfriends’ mother!?
"It’s okay, go ahead and wipe."
"…Yes, ma’am."
Timidly, I touched an area so large and soft… yet I tried to stay focused and wipe carefully. The way they shifted with my touch was almost magical, tempting me to keep going. And it didn’t stop there—I lifted them to wipe the sweat between them.
"…This is embarrassing to say, but…"
"What?"
"Um… they’re really heavy, aren’t they?"
Even just one had noticeable weight. I’d heard big chests cause shoulder stiffness—Arisa and Aina mentioned it too—but holding one like this was a first.
"They are heavy. Without a bra, daily life would be tough. My daughters are well-endowed, but I’m even more so."
"…"
"Hehe, sorry for talking about this with you, Hayato-kun."
"No, no!"
Valuable info… Valuable info? What am I saying?
"Can you do the area between too?"
"…Yes."
As I slipped the towel between them, they enveloped my hand with surprising force, making me yelp.
"Sakuna-san!?"
"Just a little prank♪"
This situation… Words can’t describe it! She playfully squished my hand between them, moving in ways I can’t explain, but I powered through.
(This is bad… If I think too much, it’s really bad.)
No… it was already too late. Too late for what, I won’t say, but after finishing, Sakuna-san smiled, looking refreshed.
"Thank you, Hayato-kun. I feel so much better♪"
"Glad to hear… Phew."
My mind’s taken a beating, though… After cleaning up the towels, I returned to her room to take her pajamas.
"Just put them in the washing machine."
"Got it!"
"…"
Just before I left, Sakuna-san reached out. Her words about illness weakening the heart came to mind, and I quickly stepped forward to hold her outstretched hand tightly.
"…It’s strange. Just having you here makes me feel so at ease."
"All I can do is be here, so if you need anything, please rely on me."
"Thank you… Truly, thank you♪"
Sent off by her smile, I finally left the room.
"…Haa!"
A huge, long sigh escaped me, but after such an intense time, who could blame me? I glanced at my hand, still holding her pajamas. This hand had been touching Sakuna-san’s body moments ago… The thought heated my body, stirring feelings similar to those I had for Arisa and Aina.
"…She’s really important to me, huh."
I care for Sakuna-san just as much as Arisa and Aina. Her presence has grown so large that I instinctively called her "Mom." Praying for her quick recovery, I headed to the living room to wait for Arisa and Aina’s return.
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