Chapter 4: Naughty contact
Saturdays were usually days when Mina and Reina-san were both at home.
However, Mina had some work at the school this morning, so she was out. While she was away, Reina-san invited me to go shopping with her, and I agreed without hesitation.
While there was one small supermarket in Minorisato Village, she told me that for anything beyond the basics, they sometimes had to travel to the neighboring Yae Town or even as far as Asahi City.
“I’m planning to just hit the supermarket in Minorisato today. Going all the way to Asahi City would be nice, but Mina would get angry if I went on a date that far away without telling her.”
“...A date.”
For someone like me who had never had a girlfriend, the word "date" had a very fresh, exciting ring to it.
I see... I suppose going out with just the two of us is technically a date... which meant this was a date with Reina-san.
“...I don't know if Mina would be angry or not, but this is actually my first time. A date with someone as beautiful as you, Reina-san... I think I’ll remember this for the rest of my life.”
“...Takuya-kun?”
“Um, Reina-san, please look at the road.”
“...Right, of course.”
Please don't just stare at me while you’re driving...
Even if there weren't any other cars around, one wrong move with the steering wheel and we’d be end up in a rice paddy.
“But that was your fault, Takuya-kun. You can't just say things like that to a woman and expect her not to be happy.”
“I’m sorry...? But anyone would think the same thing. You really are beautiful, Reina-san... and after spending time with you, I felt like I finally knew you well enough to say it.”
“Takuya-kun, if you say any more, I’m going to kiss you.”
Kiss... The word made me stare at her in shock.
Because I’d warned her, she kept her eyes on the road, but she must have noticed me staring.
Fortunately, the conversation didn't go any further than that. After a short drive, we arrived at the only supermarket in Minorisato.
“Whoa... that’s a vintage-looking supermarket.”
“It’s proof it’s been around for decades. Minorisato has a lot of elderly residents, so it would be a real problem if this place disappeared.”
“...I see.”
Right... that was a classic rural town problem.
“Shall we go?”
“Yeah.”
As I was about to follow Reina-san inside, an old couple sitting on a bench by the entrance spoke up.
“Oh, if it isn't Reina-chan.”
“You’re looking well, Reina-chan.”
“Hello to you both.”
They must have been acquaintances of hers. I felt a sense of friendliness from this old man and woman, similar to what I’d felt from Shiraishi-san and Yae-san. It might have been a bit presumptuous, but I felt like I could get along with them too.
However, their reaction when they saw me was... intense.
“Ho ho! Has a new romance finally blossomed for our Reina-chan!?”
“He’s a young one... doesn't he look like a tasty little morsel?”
The-They’re so loud... and what does she mean, 'tasty'!?
I could ignore the old man’s comment, but the old woman’s words made my heart skip a beat—and not in a good way.
Unlike me, who was struggling to find a response, Reina-san...
“Oh my, is that how we look?”
She hugged my arm tightly, pressing her ample chest against me.
The old couple cheered at Reina-san’s behavior. As for me, I couldn't keep up with the situation and just let out a sigh.
We were sent off by the boisterous couple and entered the store, but Reina-san kept her arm linked with mine. The other shoppers inside were already looking our way with intense curiosity.
“Fufu, I’m sorry, Takuya-kun♪”
“I-It’s fine...”
She said she was sorry, but she looked like she was having the time of her life. She finally let go when she picked up a shopping basket, but she still stayed incredibly close to me.
We continued our shopping while chatting, until Reina-san suddenly said something that caught me off guard.
“I really do love this. Just doing some casual shopping with someone I can truly open my heart to.”
I didn't know how to respond to that.
I was honestly happy she’d said that to me, but the somewhat lonely look in her eyes... she was probably thinking about her late husband.
“I... No, I think I’ve just come to love it too. The act of shopping with someone like this.”
“Oh, am I good enough for you?”
“It’s because it’s you, Reina-san.”
“...Fufu, thank you♪”
As we continued, our eyes met several times. Every time they did, I felt embarrassed and looked away, but Reina-san seemed to find the whole exchange genuinely delightful.
“...Fufu... Ahahaha!”
She was practically shaking with laughter. Was it really that funny?
After she finished laughing, she looked at me and said:
“I really can’t help but be interested in you, Takuya-kun.”
“Eh?”
“You’re from Tokyo, just like that man, but you’re so honest and cute... You have that kindness that makes both me and Mina obsessed with you, but you also have so many dependable sides... You really are a wonderful person.”
“U-Um...”
The already small distance between us grew even smaller.
If I had moved my face forward even an inch, we would have kissed... Her beautiful face was so close, yet I found myself unable to move. It was just so... comforting. Even in a situation like this, Reina-san’s overwhelming sense of maternal warmth was somehow making me feel at peace.
“Hey, Takuya-kun.”
“Y-Yes!”
“You know, it’s quite a handful when you make an older woman like me get serious. I already have so many things I want to do for you, and so many things I want you to do to me... Ufufu, I’m starting to think I don’t need to hold back anymore.”
“.............”
“I’ll ask just to see, but... if I were to approach you in a naughty way... would you be happy, Takuya-kun?”
Rather than answering the question, my brain immediately started to visualize it.
I’d been pinned down by her before, and if I had to say if I was happy or not... well, there was no way I could say I wasn't.
My answer was silence... but Reina-san’s smile only deepened when she saw me.
“What a truly cute boy... Ufufu, let’s just finish our shopping for now.”
“Ah, right.”
Her meaningful smile and seductive aura vanished in an instant.
I was left with an indescribable feeling of restlessness, but overall, it had been an enjoyable shopping trip. We left the supermarket, where the old couple was still sitting on the bench.
They were now deep in conversation with another acquaintance, their voices booming with a level of energy you wouldn't expect from people their age.
“The elderly in this village are all so energetic, aren't they?”
“They really are... but I think that’s a great thing.”
“I agree. No matter who it is, seeing them full of life is the best thing there is.”
As I was watching the elderly folks with a warm feeling in my chest, a familiar voice made my ears prick up.
“A-Ah... You.”
“Eh?”
“Oh?”
When I turned toward the voice, I saw Yua-san standing there.
She had just gotten out of her car and was staring at me with a stunned expression.
“...Um.”
This was the first time I’d seen Yua-san since my visit to the Yame household. According to Mina, she’d reached out to her after that, and the reaction hadn't been bad.
It seemed she’d taken Mina’s words to heart, but since I wasn't particularly bothered by what had happened anyway, I hadn't been worrying about her.
“This... doesn't look like a situation where we can just walk away, does it?”
Reina-san whispered into my ear, and I gave a small nod. I’d told Mina about the whole situation, and Mina must have told Reina-san, so she knew what was going on.
“Ah—well...”
If we just stood there in silence, nothing would change. I wanted to say something, but I had no idea how to start...
Just as I was wondering what to do, she thankfully spoke up first.
“So... I heard from Mina. She said you aren't a bad person, and that you’re nothing like the kind of men I hate.”
“............”
“And... she told me what happened with my grandmother afterward. I realized that what I should have done back then was thank you.”
With that, Yua-san bowed her head.
“I’m sorry... I said some horrible things to you... I’m truly, truly sorry... and, thank you for protecting me.”
I’d been hoping to talk to Yua-san properly at some point. I didn't know how long I’d be staying with the Anzai family, but as long as I was around Mina, I wanted to clear up the misunderstanding and show her I wasn't going to do anything bad.
“Um, please raise your head. For me, just knowing the misunderstanding is cleared up is more than enough.”
“...But when we first met, I was just... a total bitch, no matter how I look at it.”
“Why don't we just let all of that be water under the bridge? I’m the one telling you it’s fine, after all.”
And... well...
“...I also ended up putting you in an embarrassing situation, right? So, can you forgive me for that too? That way we’re even. If I forgive you and you forgive me, I think we’ll both be happy.”
“Ah...”
When I saw Yua-san’s face turn red, I felt a bit of guilt myself.
However, my proposal seemed to be a good one for her, as she gave a firm nod. I felt a wave of relief and let out a long breath.
“Wait... why do you look so relieved?”
“Of course I am. As long as I’m staying with Mina, I really wanted to find a way to clear up your bad impression of me.”
“...Is that so? I’m really sorry.”
“...A-Ah.”
She lowered her eyes and bowed her head again.
I felt like we were stuck in an apology loop. Reina-san was watching from the side with a giggle, and the old folks on the bench were watching us with indulgent smiles... Good grief! Is there no one on our side here!?
“Hey... let’s just stop apologizing, okay? If we keep this up, we’re going to turn into a public spectacle.”
“Heh...!?”
Yua-san finally seemed to notice her surroundings.
In a flash, her face turned bright red, and she shot a glare at the people around her, including Reina-san. But even to me, that glare—clearly an attempt to hide her embarrassment—wasn't scary at all. It seemed everyone else felt the same.
“...Geez, what is with this atmosphere?”
“Ahaha...”
Still, I was genuinely glad I’d run into Yua-san today.
Even if we hadn't met like this, things would have eventually worked out with Mina as a go-between... but being able to hear it from her directly really made me happy.
“Since we have the chance, why don’t we introduce ourselves properly?”
“Ah... right. We know each other’s names, but I guess a proper introduction is a good idea.”
And so, Yua-san and I introduced ourselves once more.
“I’m Sumuragi Takuya. You can call me whatever you want.”
“I’m Yame Yua. You can call me by my name. I think... I’ll call you Tak-kun.”
“Ta-Tak-kun...?”
Tak-kun, huh... I’ve never been called that before.
“Did you hate it?”
“Ah, no, it’s not that. It’s just that no one’s ever called me that before.”
“I see.”
“Yeah... well, I’ll call you Yua-san, then.”
“You can just drop the honorific, you know? You’re older than me, aren't you, Tak-kun?”
“...Then, just Yua?”
“Got it.”
I felt a little awkward dropping the honorific so suddenly, but since she’d asked for it...
With that, all the tension between us had completely vanished, and we shared a laugh.
“It looks like everything worked out, doesn't it?”
I nodded to Reina-san, who had been watching us the whole time.
“I wasn't worried, you know? I know Yua-chan has her reasons, but I was certain she’d be fine once she got to know you, Takuya-kun.”
“Hmm? Mina was the same, but you’re quite fond of Tak-kun yourself, aren't you, Reina-san?”
“Oh, 'fond' doesn't even begin to cover it.”
Even though there were plenty of people around, including Yua, Reina-san linked her arm with mine.
It was such a natural movement that it took me a second to react, but then the embarrassment hit me full force. It wasn't just because of the sensation—which I could never seem to get used to—but because of all the eyes on us.
“Um... Reina-san?”
“What’s wrong? Let’s show everyone exactly how well we get along♪”
Reina-san said this as she pressed her body even more firmly against mine.
The overwhelming softness I felt against my arm was a dangerous sight as well; a quick glance revealed her generous curves were being lewdly distorted against me.
“He-Hey, Reina-san? Aren't we a bit too close...?”
“Oh my, is Yua-chan jealous?”
“Why on earth would I be jealous!?”
For some reason, the two of them started bickering. I was at my wit’s end.
Reina-san was treating Yua like a little kid, but she was reacting to every point by pressing her body against me. I had to use every ounce of my willpower just to distract myself from that incredible, soft sensation.
“Haa... I can never win an argument with you, Reina-san.”
The battle with my inner desires ended when Yua finally gave up.
“Well, see you later, Tak-kun, and you too, Reina-san. Talking is fun, but if I stay here any longer, I’m going to forget I even came here to shop.”
“Yeah, let’s talk again when we get the chance.”
“Come over to our place anytime, you hear?”
After seeing off Yua as she waved and headed into the supermarket, we headed home to avoid keeping Mina waiting.
As Reina-san drove, I thought back on my interaction with Yua. I didn't know how close we’d become, but clearing up that misunderstanding was a huge relief.
“That was good. From the look of it, I think Yua-chan has taken a liking to you, Takuya-kun.”
“Do... do you think so? I’d be happy if that were the case.”
“It’ll be fine. I’m sure you’ll be seeing a lot of her from now on. Just keep being yourself when you’re with her, and everything will work out.”
“Understood.”
Since we were finally on speaking terms, I really did want to get along with her if we were going to be seeing more of each other.
When we returned to the Anzai house, Mina had already finished her work at the elementary school and was waiting for us while preparing lunch.
“Welcome back, Takuya-san, Mother.”
“I’m home, Mina.”
“Oh, you’ve already prepared everything?”
“Yes. I figured I should do it while Mother was busy enjoying her date while I was away.”
“Fufu, are you jealous?”
“Be quiet.”
A slightly ominous atmosphere, reminiscent of the interaction between Reina-san and Yua, began to develop, but Mina and Reina-san were as close as ever. After a brief staring contest, they both broke into smiles and stood side-by-side in the kitchen.
“Did you finish your work without any issues?”
“Yes. Now I can enjoy the rest of my weekend with a clear conscience.”
It was the warm conversation of a happy parent and child.
Sometimes they’d talk about things I couldn't follow, but I never felt excluded. Just watching them get along so well made me feel happy.
“...Hmm?”
As I was watching them, my phone buzzed with an incoming call.
It was from an unregistered number... but it was one that had called me several times recently. At this point, it was clear this wasn't just a prank call; there was some kind of intent behind it.
I was curious, but I never answered calls from numbers I didn't recognize.
“Takuya-san, is something wrong?”
“No, it’s nothing.”
“Lunch is almost ready, so please have a seat.”
“Ah, thank you, Mina.”
“You’re very welcome♪”
After that, we had our usual lunch, the three of us gathered around the table. It was the time I looked forward to most—the time when my heart felt most at peace.
After dinner, I was once again given the privilege of taking the first bath.
After I finished, I swapped places with Mina and returned to the living room, sitting down next to Reina-san on her cushion.
“Was the bath relaxing?”
“Yes, it felt wonderful.”
Being able to soak in the tub without having to worry about the time was a blessing. It really drove home the point that no matter how busy or tired you are, taking the time for a proper soak is essential.
“A shower is fine for getting clean, but don't you think a bath only really counts if you soak in the tub?”
“I really do... Honestly, I couldn't agree more.”
In my old life, I’d thought about hitting up a hot spring or a public bath on the way home, but with all the overtime, it was usually too late for that to even be an option.
“...Mmm.”
“...? Reina-san?”
As I was dozing off in front of the TV, I noticed Reina-san was rolling her shoulders.
“Oh, I’m sorry. My shoulders are just a bit stiff... It’s one of those nasty bouts of muscle tension.”
“Ah...”
Come to think of it, she had mentioned having bad shoulders before.
That was when I’d learned she was a J-cup... Wait, that doesn't matter right now!
“If you’d like, I can give you a shoulder rub.”
“Oh, really? Then I think I’ll take you up on that.”
“Leave it to me.”
I stood up with gusto and moved behind Reina-san.
“Excuse me.”
“Please, go ahead.”
I placed my hands on her shoulders and began to slowly knead.
Whoa... these really are stiff, I thought as I felt the knots under her skin.
“That feels... ah... aren't you... quite good at this...?”
“It’s actually a bit of a specialty of mine. I used to do it for my grandmother all the time.”
I hadn't mentioned it, but I was actually pretty decent at giving massages. I wasn't in the same league as a professional, of course, but as a kid, I’d always done it for my grandmother because I wanted to make her happy.
“They really are tight... This is going to be quite a battle.”
“I know, right? It’s times like this that I really feel my age... but oh, that’s already making it feel so much better.”
“Really? I hope I can make it feel even better for you.”
Who would have thought that the experience I’d gained from my grandmother would come in handy here?
From the look on Reina-san’s face, she wasn't just being polite; she looked genuinely relieved. But there was one thing that was bothering me.
“It feels so good... Mmm... Ahhh♪”
Reina-san is... incredibly lewd!
To begin with, she was wearing her usual light loungewear—just a thin shirt over her underwear—and even from behind, I could see the deep valley of her cleavage.
That alone was distracting enough, but the sultry sounds she was making in sync with my movements were like a direct assault on my sanity.
“Um... Reina-san?”
“What is it?”
“Could you... maybe keep your voice down a bit? It would be a big help.”
“Ufufu, I’m sorry. But it’s quite difficult... It feels so good that the sounds just slip out on their own.”
“...I see.”
If they’re coming out on their own... I guess there's nothing that can be done?
I continued the massage, and while I was tormented by her suggestive voice, I managed to see it through to the end.
“Thank you, Takuya-kun. I feel so much lighter now.”
In the end, Reina-san was extremely satisfied.
I was exhausted in more ways than one, but seeing her so happy made it worth it. If I’d managed to repay even a fraction of the kindness she showed me every day, then I’d happily do it again whenever she needed... though I knew it would be a drain on my mental energy.
“You really were wonderful. I’m not just being nice—it was like your palms had some kind of special power.”
“Ahaha, thank you.”
“Most of all... I felt your kindness. I felt like I could leave everything to you and just truly relax.”
“That’s some high praise.”
I was truly glad she was satisfied. The shoulder rub was over... but it seemed Reina-san had another spot she wanted me to knead.
I waited for her to tell me where—and Reina-san gave me a bright smile as she pointed to her large breasts.
“Could you knead these and make them feel good too?”
“What on earth are you saying!?”
I made sure to shout my retort at the top of my lungs.
It was a request that was hard for any man to resist, and if I said I wasn't interested, I’d be a liar... Honestly, I wanted to touch them, to knead them... It was something I’d often thought about when seeing big-breasted characters in manga or anime.
I’d already touched them by accident once, but... Just then, Reina-san glanced behind me.
“Ufufu... Oh? You’re back, Mina.”
“!?”
I spun around to find Mina standing there, fresh from the bath.
“Yes, the water was wonderful.”
Mina said only that as she walked over to us.
“I’ll be borrowing Takuya-san now. Why don’t you go take your bath, Mother?”
Mina took me by the hand and led me to her room. Once we were inside, I heard the distinct click of the door being locked.
“Mina...?”
“Takuya-san, do you want to touch breasts?”
“Um... Mina?”
With a smile that never reached her eyes, Mina slowly approached me.
“You were just talking about that with Mother, weren't you? Do you want to touch breasts?”
“A-Actually...”
“It’s fine. If it’s my breasts you want, you can touch them as much as you like♪”
Snap, snap... Mina began to undo the buttons of her top.
By the time the third button was undone, her breasts had spilled out and were swaying freely, but I averted my eyes just in time.
“You can look, you know. It’s a bit embarrassing, but if it’s you, Takuya-san, I don't mind at all♪”
“Wh-What are you saying...!”
“You were going to knead Mother’s breasts, weren't you? So I don't see why there would be a problem with you touching mine.”
“I wasn't going to knead them! Reina-san just brought it up out of nowhere, and I didn't say yes!”
Why am I being so desperate right now?
Perhaps because of how flustered I was, Mina put a hand to her mouth and gave a small apology, her smile returning to normal.
“Well, I know that. You were desperately resisting Mother’s temptation, weren't you?”
“Yeah... although calling it 'temptation' makes it hard to know how to react.”
“Fufu♪”
The subject matter was making it impossible to relax, but seeing Mina’s smile still made me happy... I really am a simple man.
Anyway, it looked like this conversation was over!
I let out a sigh of relief, but Mina didn't make any move to cover herself... and then she asked me to sit down on the floor.
“............”
I sat down as instructed... What is she planning?
I leaned my back against the foot of the bed and sat cross-legged. She approached me... and then sat down with her back to me, nestled right between my legs.
“Mina...?”
“My breasts are feeling quite stiff, so please knead them and help me relax♪”
She turned her head to look at me, a beaming smile on her face.
“You’re... joking, right?”
“I am not joking. I won't move until you do it... I’m never moving, you hear?”
She said it with such force that I knew she meant it. She didn't have to glare at me; the sheer weight of her words was enough to convince me.
“You’re interested too, aren't you, Takuya-san? Look, there’s a woman right in front of you who won’t complain if you touch her.”
“No... but...”
Don't give in... Don't give in, me!
As if to melt away the remnants of my reason, Mina began to wiggle her hips, sending small, rhythmic jolts through me.
She was right between my legs... her hips were resting directly against my lap.
Does she even realize what she's doing? Or is she doing this on purpose...?
“...Hey, Takuya-san.”
Her voice became a little weaker as she looked up at me again.
“Do you... hate it that much?”
The smile from a moment ago was gone, replaced by a look of profound sadness. Because we were so close, I could see the trembling in her eyes that matched her sorrowful voice.
“No... it’s not that...”
“............”
Mina stared at me... and I lost the battle against her gaze.
“I don't hate it... Of course I don't hate it.”
“Then please, go ahead and touch... I’m sure you’ll be satisfied.”
Satisfied with what...!?
Realizing I had no other choice left, I slowly moved my hands forward and touched Mina’s breasts.
“............”
“............”
I’d done it... Not by accident, but of my own free will, I was touching them.
The softness in my palms was incredible. I wasn't even applying much pressure, yet I could feel their incredible elasticity... So this was what a woman’s breasts felt like.
“Takuya-san, your hands... your fingers have stopped.”
“A-Ah...”
My brain felt like it was about to boil over.
Because I couldn't think straight, my body just moved on its own in response to Mina’s words.
“Ah...♪”
They sank in... Each of the five fingers on both of my hands sank deep into the large mounds of soft flesh.
“It’s a little ticklish, but it makes me so happy... Hey, Takuya-san, please tell me how they feel.”
“They’re... so soft, and warm, and they smell so good...”
“...Fufu, 'smelling good' isn't a comment about the breasts, you know?”
Well... that was true.
The warmth and elasticity were coming from my palms, but the scent was because Mina’s head was right in front of me... Combined with the scent of her shampoo, the fragrance was incredibly intoxicating.
“In this position, it doesn't feel like I’m stopping you from leaving... it feels like you’re the one capturing me♪”
“............”
“Your hands have stopped again. Oh, they really are so stiff... I think they’d feel so much better if you kneaded them more~”
It’s a bit late for this, but I’ve never heard of breasts 'feeling stiff' and needing a massage!
“Thumb, index finger, middle finger, ring finger, pinky... Use whichever fingers you like, and massage my breasts however you want.”
"...Okay."
With no way out, the only thing left for me to do was move forward.
But as I continued to knead Mina's breasts, the tension and excitement only intensified. My body heat refused to subside... and yet, more than the arousal, I found myself simply wanting to savor this sensation forever.
"By the way," she murmured, "how long did you spend massaging my mother's shoulders?"
"Uh... maybe twenty minutes...?"
"I see... Well, you must be tired after all that. In that case, would you mind rubbing my breasts for just ten minutes? Half the time should be fine, right?"
What the hell kind of logic is that...? I didn't actually say it, of course. I just nodded, swept away by the situation, and continued to massage her.
I moved my hands gently and slowly, as if I were still working on her shoulders, but in the back of my mind, I was giving in to my primal urges as a man.
"Mm... Does it feel... good...?"
"...!"
Three minutes remained... It was such an arbitrary amount of time.
But there was no doubt about it—I was enjoying this. I felt as though I had truly won this woman, even if it was just a fleeting illusion.
However, one major problem was currently assaulting me.
It was a perfectly natural physiological reaction. When engaged in this kind of sexual contact, it was bound to happen—every drop of blood in my body seemed to be rushing toward my "manhood" with relentless force.
"Um... could you... do it a little harder?"
"Eh?"
"Please... could you?"
She wanted me to go harder...?
What was she even—no, it was probably too late to question anything at this point. Though, for the record, this entire situation was completely insane!
"Don't overthink it—just put a little more strength into the massage... okay?"
"...Fine."
Screw it. I didn't let myself spiral; I just did as she asked and kneaded her breasts with more pressure than before.
"Ah... nngh...?"
I wondered exactly how much force was appropriate.
I was careful not to hurt her, but my fingers still sank deep into her soft flesh... deeper and further than before.
Mina's large breasts were incredibly soft. The more my fingers sank into the yielding meat, the more I could feel the elasticity pushing back between them... From my angle, I couldn't actually see what was happening, but the sensation alone was enough to paint a vivid picture in my mind.
"Does it... feel okay?"
"It feels... so, so good... ♪"
I could tell she was satisfied just by the sound of her voice.
I'm a simple man. Seeing how happy she was made me happy too... and I suppose I got a little carried away. I put some strength into my index finger and pressed down on the slightly firm peak of her breast.
"——?!"
Mina's body jerked with a start, and I reflexively pulled my hands away.
But without a word, she reached out, grabbed my wandering hands, and guided them back to their original position... right back onto her breasts.
"Keep going... please... I love it when Takuya-san does this to me... I think I've grown very fond of it now."
Her face, turned back toward me, was redder than I had ever seen it.
She quickly turned forward again, but her ears were flushed a deep crimson; she wasn't hiding a thing. Despite the circumstances, can I just say it? Can I say it one more time...?
What the hell is... what the hell is even happening right now?!
I didn't let the words out. Instead, I endured the heat that felt like it was about to boil my brain and didn't stop kneading her breasts, exactly as she wished.
"...Ngh."
But the mounting excitement was becoming impossible to hide.
My "essential part" was pressing firmly against Mina's backside, making its presence known. Fortunately, she didn't seem to notice... and then.
"Ngh... haaa...!"
Mina curled her body forward as if enduring something intense, her frame trembling.
"Mina...?"
"I-I'm okay...?"
Her body was scorching. I could feel the heat through my palms, of course, but because we were pressed so close together, I could feel her entire body glowing with a feverish warmth. My own body was just as hot.
(This is... way too erotic.)
Was it really okay to do something this sinful?
Well, I was already doing it, so there was no point in worrying about sin now... Regardless, my hands wouldn't stop. I couldn't bring myself to end this.
But just a little longer... just a little more, and the promised ten minutes would be up.
"It's almost over, isn't it... Hey, Takuya-san."
"W-What is it?"
I listened, praying she wouldn't notice my condition.
"Could I... ask you to do this again sometime?"
"...Yeah."
Overwhelmed by her aura, I nodded. And so, the act of rubbing her breasts finally came to an end.
"...I'm actually still alive, right?"
After leaving Mina's room, I whispered the words to myself.
Even when I tried to think about it calmly, the whole thing was bizarre. I knew that, and yet, I felt an overwhelming sense of satisfaction from the time we just spent.
Mina, with her refined looks... Mina, the schoolteacher. The mere fact that she asked me to rub her breasts was erotic enough, but the sound of her faint whimpers kept echoing in my ears... I really am in the real world, aren't I?
"Whatever. I'm going back to my room... I'm exhausted."
I returned to the guest room they were letting me use and flopped down onto the futon.
I stared up at the ceiling, gazing at the dim nightlight—the only source of illumination—for maybe thirty minutes.
Finally, I sat back up.
"...I can't sleep!"
That was the problem. I couldn't sleep at all.
It wasn't like I had to wake up early. I'd said goodbye to that "Black Company" prison, so that wasn't an issue.
But I couldn't sleep because my body was on fire.
I couldn't forget our interaction for even a second. The excitement was simply too much to suppress.
"...Sigh. I'm really in trouble here."
I had been behind her, not in front, but I'd spent ten minutes kneading her breasts.
The sensation lingering in my palms, her voice echoing in my ears, her weight still pressing against my lap... the way her hips had trembled slightly, sending sparks through me... How long was I expected to endure that?
"Haa... I'm going to the bathroom."
I'm not going to "take care of business," okay? I just need to use the facilities.
No ulterior motives... I'm not planning anything weird. Besides, Mina is in the room right next door.
"...Phew."
While I was in the bathroom, a realization hit me.
Setting aside the fact that it was a bathroom Mina also used, the simple truth was that this wasn't my house. The idea of doing that here was honestly a bit too intimidating.
"Good grief... but I've calmed down a lot."
Now that I was composed, I felt like I could finally get some decent sleep.
However, there was someone waiting for me when I stepped out—leaning against the door to my room in the pitch-black hallway, Mina stood there, staring at me.
"Eek?!"
"Y-You don't have to be that surprised!"
Well, sorry, but I wasn't exactly expecting someone to be standing perfectly still in the dark... I seriously thought it was a ghost.
"Did you need the bathroom, too? Sorry if I kept you waiting."
"No, that's not it. Actually... Takuya-san, I have a request."
"A request?"
What kind of favor would require her to wait out here for me?
"Well... I tried to go to sleep right after we finished, but I had a horrible nightmare and woke up."
"Oh...?"
"I feel really uneasy... Could you... sleep in the same room as me?"
Even though we'd just finished that "session" earlier, I couldn't bring myself to turn her down when she looked so frightened and vulnerable.
"...I don't mind."
"Really? Yay!"
...Hey. Where did that "uneasy" girl from two seconds ago go?
As she excitedly grabbed my hand and led me—not to her room, but back into mine—I finally realized I'd been played.
"Quickly now, come along, Takuya-san."
".........."
I thought for a moment that she might bring in a second futon.
Instead, Mina slid right into the one I had been using and beckoned me over as if to say, Hurry up.
She definitely didn't have a nightmare... I wanted to say it, but it was too late now. I was powerless.
"...Excuse me."
"You don't have to be so nervous, you know? Welcome, Takuya-san ♪"
I lay down right next to her and stared straight up at the ceiling.
Being in the same futon meant we were incredibly close... or rather, because she pressed herself against me, we were in total contact.
And more than anything... she was staring intently at my face.
Even without looking at her, I could feel her heavy gaze. It was unmistakable.
I tentatively turned my head toward her.
".........."
"Can't sleep?"
"...Not really."
Just as I thought, she was watching me.
She hadn't just turned her head; her entire body was angled toward me. Now that our eyes had met, she went so far as to wrap her arms around mine.
I could feel the soft sensation of the breasts I'd been touching earlier pressing against my arm... and with that, the excitement came roaring back.
"Ngh..."
This is bad... I'm right back where I started.
What the hell did I go to the bathroom for...? Oh, right, it was to use the facilities, so I guess I did technically achieve my goal!
"...Hey, Mina?"
"Yes?"
"The thing about the nightmare... was a lie, wasn't it?"
"No, that wasn't a lie. I really did have a scary dream."
"...Oh."
Wait... it wasn't a lie?
I don't have enough life experience to be a human lie detector, but she certainly looked like she was lying.
I was about to apologize for doubting her, but Mina giggled and continued.
"It's true that I had a nightmare. But the part about being too scared to sleep alone was a lie."
So that part was the lie!
I'm sure I had an exasperated look on my face... but even so, I couldn't bring myself to tell her to go back to her room.
Why? Because, truthfully, I was happy to be with her like this.
"You're not going to tell me to go back?"
"...It's a bit hard to say that in this situation, don't you think?"
"I suppose so. I was certain you wouldn't say that, Takuya-san."
"Besides... being with you like this is... comforting."
When I said that while scratching my cheek, there was no immediate response.
Thinking I might have overstepped, I looked at her. Mina had a blank expression on her face, but then she suddenly hugged my arm even tighter.
"...Takuya-san."
"Y-Yeah...?"
"Please... think back to what we were doing earlier."
"!"
Think back to earlier—my heart gave a violent thud.
I was already struggling to suppress my arousal, but her words were the final trigger. My body heat came back in full force.
"Just tell me one thing, Takuya-san—was that time we spent earlier... a happy one for you?"
I'll say it again: she was talking about when I rubbed her breasts.
"...It was."
I didn't even have to think about it.
She seemed to mean it when she said "just one thing," because she didn't ask anything else about that time after that.
I lay there for about ten minutes, feeling her presence close to me.
Thinking she might have finally drifted off, I opened my closed eyes and stole a glance... and.
"...Hehe. Can't sleep?"
She was still wide awake, asking the exact same question as before.
Well... it was true that I couldn't sleep, though I'd finally started feeling a bit drowsy.
But looking at her now, all my sleepiness evaporated.
"Hey, Takuya-san."
"Yeah?"
"Why don't you just decide? Decide that you're going to stay here forever."
"Eh...?"
My heart had been pounding the whole time, but it skipped a beat at that.
I stared at her reflexively. She was smiling gently, but her gaze was dead serious. Once our eyes locked... I couldn't look away.
"There is nothing here to hurt you, Takuya-san. No one will speak ill of you, no one will try to break your spirit, and no one will reject you."
It was a sentiment I'd heard many times before.
Every time, it made me happy; it made me want to cling to her. Even when I tried to tell myself I shouldn't just rely on her, I wanted to lean on her... These last few days had taught me a painful lesson—I am far too weak when it comes to people being kind to me.
"I can't just leave you alone anymore. That was the reason I brought you here in the first place, but after spending time together, that feeling has only grown stronger. I've realized that I want you by my side, too."
Stop... please don't say anything more.
I'm a grown man, and she's younger than me, but I still want to be pampered... No, I've technically already given in several times.
"It's not just me. My mother wants you to stay in this village, too. I've told you that myself, but you've felt it from her attitude, haven't you?"
"...Yeah."
I didn't need to be told.
I knew Reina-san liked having me around... but hearing it from Mina's mouth felt different somehow.
"Judging by your reaction, you're wondering why we're so fond of someone we just met... aren't you?"
I nodded, and Mina gave a wry smile.
"I understand how you feel. Like I said, I couldn't just leave you be... and after bringing you here and spending time with you, I've come to know you better."
".........."
"Both my mother and I are happy for you to stay here as long as you want... until you can forget your painful past. But now, we've both come to think this: we want you to stay here forever."
"...Mina."
Stay here... Those words didn't just make me blush.
To be clear, it wasn't that I wasn't happy... I was so happy I couldn't find the words.
Mina paused for a moment, then gave a cute wink.
"Your place is here, Takuya-san. Why not make this the place you return to... the place where you can say 'I'm home'?"
A place where I could say I'm home... That meant a place where someone would answer me.
If I came back here and said those words, Mina or Reina-san would say "Welcome back." They would greet me with gentle voices and smiles.
"And if you say 'I'm home,' I will say 'Welcome back.' For as long as you keep returning to this place."
There was a strange power in her words.
I wanted to nod... I wanted to stay by her side. She made me feel like there was no reason to worry... But at the same time, I felt like I was being pulled into something deep.
There was something almost frightening in the intensity of her expression as she leaned closer.
"So, Takuya-san... why don't you let us catch you?"
"Ngh..."
Is it okay if they catch me?
Can I really throw away my old self and cling to those words...?
While I was lost in thought, Mina's face continued to close the distance. And then, with a soft chu—she kissed me on the cheek. Wait, what?
"M-Mina...?"
"...I'm only doing this because I feel that close to you."
Mina pulled back slowly.
Unlike me, who sat there stunned, still feeling the sensation on my cheek, she turned her back to me... and before long, I heard the sound of regular breathing.
"...Huh?"
That was the only weak sound I could manage.
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