After school, I headed home as I walked along with Tachibana-san.

It was very cold in the air, and after every exhale, her breath could be seen in the air
with a faint white color. She was wearing a gray coat, and a white plaid scarf. But all
was not well.

—I see you’re angry.

—What a good observer you are. — She replied as she continued to stare straight ahead
with an angry expression. —We’re sweethearts, we should hold hands Shirou-kun.

For a while now, Tachibana-san has been trying to bring her hand close to mine, her
trick was obvious, placing her hand in her coat pocket and tapping mine with the back
of her hand from inside.

—We’re still close to the school.

—I don’t mind.

—You want me to put my hand inside your pocket? It’s too small.

—It’s to keep warm.

—And shouldn’t that be prioritized for girls?

—Shirou-kun, you’re not wearing a coat.

—Then I’ll do it myself when I have a coat.

—Unacceptable.

In her nonconformism, Tachibana-san raises an eyebrow and crashes her body against
me helplessly. It’s clear that she didn’t like my answer at all, she’s becoming a lot more
expressive than before.

—I want us to walk home holding hands.

—Wait, don’t be hasty.

—Your hands are cold.

—It’s all right. I have surprisingly good blood circulation.

—I hate it every time you try to rationalize your way out of things.

—But… What are we going to do about them? — I asked as I looked back.

A group of first year girls walking behind us were watching us very intently, in turn
having very loud conversations with each other, they kept pointing out the things we
were doing or loudly expressing how cute Tachibana-san was.

Tachibana-san’s passionate kiss that she gave me on the festival stage after winning
the couples’ contest had quite a strong repercussion, and even now, the mere fact that
the two of us are walking together causes a lot of commotion and attracts everyone’s
attention.

—It would be embarrassing for us to hold hands here.

—Don’t worry about that now.

—Easier said than done… Let’s go to the convenience store.

Her mood deteriorated further when she realized I had no intention of holding her
hand.

I went into the store, and bought her favorite ice cream, Yukimi Daifuku, I hope this
can lift her spirits. When we left the store, she started to walk away from me, I tried to
give it to her, but she kept her hand in her pockets and refused to accept it.

Then, with an angry face, she opened her little mouth.

—No, that’s more embarrassing than walking hand in hand.

I looked back again, and the group of freshman girls had also stopped at the
convenience store. They continued to watch us expectantly.

—The only thing you care about is what others think of you. — Tachibana-san
exclaimed as she turned around.

—I’m sorry…

—I wish you would be clearer with your feelings.

She is right, from her point of view, these kind of actions wouldn’t be pleasant for
anyone. She knows what she wants, and what she wants with me, instead I keep
making things complicated.

—It’s true, I should be more honest.

I pondered a bit at Tachibana-san’s words, after that, I made a decision. I grabbed the
plastic stick, and pressed it against the Yukimi Daifuku, and then brought it towards
Tachibana-san,

—Are you sure? — Tachibana-san asked when she saw that I put the ice cream near her
mouth.

—Yes, thanks to you, I realized that it’s absurd to limit myself just because of the fear
that someone will see me or think something about what I do. Besides, I want you to
be happy.

—In that case…

Tachibana-san proceeded to open her mouth, and her cheeks blushed a little. After
that, I brought the ice cream even closer to her mouth, until she ate it with much joy.

Because of this loving situation, the group of girls who were following us shouted with
much excitement.

—So, does it mean that we can walk hand in hand? — Tachibana-san asked with a
satisfied smile on her face.

I proceeded to put my hand in Tachibana-san’s pocket, and in turn, she was surprised
that I did so. At this fact, she immediately took my hand, and gripped it very tightly.
—Shirou-kun, there’s something else that I want…

—And what’s that?

—This…

The next moment, Tachibana-san pulled my tie with her other hand, making our faces
close in to each other, and then kissed me.

Her lips, which were icy cold from the winter air, pressed very hard on mine.
Tachibana-san’s glassy eyes told me that this act was pure and natural.

Behind us, the group of girls who were still watching us, shouted with much excitement
and expressed words of encouragement and happiness at our romantic scene.

When Tachibana-san stopped kissing me, she smiled and opened her lips slowly.

—Shirou-kun, let’s run.

A very unexpected and confusing request from her, I was obviously curious at such a
sudden request.

—Huh? Why?

—Because that’s what I want now.

And without waiting for my answer, Tachibana-san took our hands out of her pocket,
and started to run at her voice pulling my hand. I had no choice but to run too. And for
some strange reason, the freshman girls who were behind us started to keep up with
us.

A rather surreal situation that I’m not used to.

From that day on, Tachibana-san was no longer that reserved and expressionless girl
everyone knew. Now she was the kind of girlfriend any high school boy would wish to
have for themselves.

She would wait for me at the school gate when school started, and after school ended.
During recess she comes to my classroom and sits next to me at the empty desk to
keep me company. And during physical education, she puts on the jacket I wear to
exercise.

—Everyone looks at me like I’m a fool.

—Like you’re my dumb girlfriend?

—Yes. — she replied energetically.

—They think I’m madly in love with Shirou-kun.

—Whose tie are you’re wearing, Tachibana-san?

—Yours.

—And that jacket of yours?

—Yours.

—And what are you thinking about now?

—Kissing you.

Tachibana-san takes the Yukimi Daifuku from my mouth with her finger, and eats it
while smiling with satisfaction.

After we left the group of girls following us, we did a lot of things, we went into a photo
booth, bought matching bracelets, visited a coffee shop, drank coffee with lots of
cream which looked like a parfait, and even went to a second-hand bookstore…

And so, it went on for many days. Dates to Karaoke, where she surprisingly did very
well. There were also escapes from her house during the night in order to see meteor
showers together.

Tachibana-san had become the most romantic and cute girlfriend of all time. And in
turn, making her also become a very popular figure among the girls at school.

Her cold and unattainable goddess personality was nowhere to be found. She is now
a normal girl who is in love. Since that festival day, everyone has seen Tachibana-san
in a different light.

Also, the teasing came quite soon after. The girls’ commonly known description for
her was; “the girlfriend who is madly in love with her boyfriend”.

—[ don’t like it] — Tachibana-san said over the phone.

It was night-time, and I was in bed talking to her. She had developed a need to want to
fall asleep listening to my voice and breathing.

—[Everyone says I’m a possessive girlfriend. I’m not like that at all].

—[Sakai told me that it was difficult to talk to me now because Tachibana-san was
making scary eyes].

—[…]

There was no response from her, but there was the sound of her body moving under
the comforter. She must have been balled up.

—[… It’s Shirou-kun’s fault that I get jealous]

—[It’s my fault?]

—[Today I saw you talking happily with other girls].

Certainly, the girls in my class have been teasing me a lot.

—[That’s because they were looking forward to seeing Tachibana-san’s reaction.]

What happened today was not something that was caused by me. A group of girls had
approached me because they could see from afar that Tachibana-san was on her way.
After seeing me and the other girls together, Tachibana-san approached us in a violent
manner claiming me as her property, they all shouted in joy and saying that it was
something cute.

In the end, they left while telling her that those words were accurate, and patting her
on the head.

—[Everyone was making fun of me.]

—[I don’t think so, they hold you in high esteem.]

Despite my answer, Tachibana-san still had her doubts.

—[Well, you can talk to them, but you have to promise me one thing.]

—[What?]

—[Don’t let other girls touch you, okay? When that happens… I feel a strong pain in
my chest… And it makes me want to cry…].

The way Tachibana-san said it, it’s one of the sincerest things I’ve ever heard from her,
and it makes me feel a pain in my chest too…

—[Okay, I’ll do it.]

—[Well, I’m going to sleep.]

—[Good night.]

—[Wait, don’t hang up… Let me do it tonight.]

Judging from Tachibana-san’s voice, her happy personality atmosphere vanished, and
she had returned to being the same old Tachibana-san.

—[She’s there with you now… Right?]

Why was I talking to Tachibana-san while lying in the same bed with Hayasaka-san?
Well… The reason for this event goes back to that afternoon after school.

—Today it’s my turn. Well, actually, today is Tachibana-san’s day, but she was busy with
her piano lessons due to her piano competition coming up. So, I asked her to give up
this day to me. I’m sorry that this was all very sudden, I made this decision on my own.

—I see. So, did you discuss all this with her afterwards?

—Yes, I did. What do you say, Kirishima-kun? Are you okay with it?

—Absolutely.

Those were the words I said that night at the train station when Tachibana-san and
Hayasaka-san agreed to share me between the two of them.

From the outside it’s a perfect situation, right? But to be honest, I don’t know how the
two of them must really feel about all this. Still, both girls set up four rules to be
followed in the face of this strange relationship the three of us have.

Rule number one; Kirishima Shirou must obey whatever Hayasaka Akane and
Tachibana Hikari say.

Rule number two; Hayasaka Akane and Tachibana Hikari must share Kirishima Shirou
equally.

Rule number three; Hayasaka Akane and Tachibana Hikari must not do anything
without the other knowing, no actions behind the other’s backs.

Rule number four; there will be a penalty if the set time with Kirishima Shirou is
exceeded.

Since that night I have been boyfriends with these two girls on the days specified. But
today there was this unexpected change of plans.

—What do you want us to do today? — Hayasaka-san asked.

—Well, we should first decide which places to go.

Everyone at school recognizes me and Tachibana-san as official lovers, so, every time
I do something with Hayasaka-san, I have to make sure no one sees us. That’s why our
dates are always in places far away where students of this school don’t go near to.
However, Hayasaka-san decided she wanted to take a chance today…

—Today at school is fine with me. I want to make the most of this day and I don’t want
to waste time travelling long distances. I want to spend as much time with you as
possible.

—Well, let’s say this will be the right place for a date, what do you want to do
Hayasaka-san?

—Let’s have a little game.

—What kind of game?

—Walk around the building holding hands.

—No no no no, that’s a bad idea. Even if it’s after school, there are still a lot of students
left.

—That’s true. If anyone sees us, I’ll be a bad girl who’s doing improper things with a
boy who has a girlfriend. And lately Tachibana-san is very popular with girls, if you’re
seen, you’re going to get hurt.

That’s not the only thing I’m worried about, I’ll be branded as an unfaithful man.

—And that’s why it will be a game — said Hayasaka-san cheerfully with a childish
expression. — We’ll do our best to make sure no one finds us, we’ll be scouring the
building constantly.

—But…

—Don’t worry, if we run into someone, I’ll take my hands off of you.

That could work as a security measure. While imagining that situation in my head,
Hayasaka-san smiled mischievously.

—Hey… What do you say, Kirishima-kun? Are you okay with it?
—Absolutely

—Hehehehe. I like that about Kirishima-kun.

Why was I talking to Tachibana-san while lying in the same bed with Hayasaka-san?
Well… The reason for this event goes back to that afternoon after school.

—Today it’s my turn. Well, actually, today is Tachibana-san’s day, but she was busy with
her piano lessons due to her piano competition coming up. So, I asked her to give up
this day to me. I’m sorry that this was all very sudden, I made this decision on my own.

—I see. So, did you discuss all this with her afterwards?

—Yes, I did. What do you say, Kirishima-kun? Are you okay with it?

—Absolutely.

I agreed just like I did that night at the train station when Tachibana-san and
Hayasaka-san agreed to share me between the two of them.

From the outside it’s a perfect situation, right? But to be honest, I don’t know how the
two of them must really feel about all this. Still, both girls established four rules that
must be followed in the face of this strange relationship the three of us have.

Rule number one; Kirishima Shirou must obey whatever Hayasaka Akane and
Tachibana Hikari say.

Rule number two; Hayasaka Akane and Tachibana Hikari must share Kirishima Shirou
equally.

Rule number three; Hayasaka Akane and Tachibana Hikari must not do anything
without the other knowing, no actions behind the other’s backs.

Rule number four; there will be a penalty if the set time with Kirishima Shirou is
exceeded.

Since that night I have been boyfriends with these two girls on the specified days. But
today there was this unexpected change of plans.
—What do you want us to do today? — Hayasaka-san asked.

—Well, we should first decide which places to go.

Everyone at school recognizes me and Tachibana-san as official lovers, so, every time
I do something with Hayasaka-san, I have to make sure no one sees us. That’s why our
dates are always in places far away where the students of this school don’t go near to.
However, Hayasaka-san decided she wanted to take a chance today…

—Today at school is fine with me. I want to make the most of this day and I don’t want
to waste time travelling long distances. I want to spend as much time with you as
possible.

—Well, let’s say this will be the right place for a date. What do you want to do
Hayasaka-san?

—Let’s have a little game.

—What kind of game?

—Walk around the building holding hands.

—No no no no, that’s a bad idea. Even if it’s after school, there are still a lot of students
left.

—That’s true. If someone sees us, I’ll be a bad girl who is doing improper things with
a guy who has a girlfriend. And lately Tachibana-san is very popular with girls, if you’re
seen, you’re going to get hurt.

That’s not the only thing I’m worried about, I’ll be branded as an unfaithful man.

—And that’s why it will be a game. — she said cheerfully with a childish expression. —
We’ll do our best to make sure no one finds us, we’ll be scouring the building
constantly.

—But…

—Don’t worry, if we run into someone, I’ll take my hands off you.

That could work as a security measure. While imagining that situation in my head,
Hayasaka-san smiled mischievously.

—Hey… What do you say, Kirishima-kun, are you okay with it?

—Absolutely

—Hehehehe. I like that about Kirishima-kun.

Hayasaka-san and I were walking through the school building holding hands. From
the outside it looks like a very romantic and special scene. But now I don’t have the
time to enjoy a moment like this.

Every time I hear the voices of the students participating in their club activities, I
become uncomfortable and anxious, I feel that they might look out of the window at
any moment and see me and Hayasaka-san like this together.

—Do you understand the rules, Kirishima-kun?

—Yeah, let’s get this over with quickly.

The rules set by Hayasaka-san were simple. Our school had built a new building next
to the old one, with cross corridors connecting the buildings on the east and west
sides. We decided to focus on only one of the floors.

So we decided to start from the Mystery and Research club room, knock on the door
of the classroom at the end of each of the buildings, and walk around until we return
to the point of origin.

—It’s quiet, there are hardly any students in the old school building.

—Yeah, but to add to that you raised the difficulty level of this game with your second
request.

—Hehehehe. — she laughed sheepishly.

Hayasaka-san not only wanted us to walk hand in hand through the halls, she also
wanted me to give her a kiss in the middle of every hallway.
—Come on, Kirishima-kun, I can’t wait to taste your…

Before Hayasaka-san could finish her words, we heard a noise of a door opening
several meters ahead of us. A student had come out of the classroom.

—What… What are we going to do, Kirishima-kun?!

—Don’t worry, that guy usually wears his glasses to see clearly, but right now he’s not
wearing them so he can’t see us that well.

The guy had set his gaze towards us, but there was no reaction from him. He just
turned around and continued on his way.

—Hayasaka-san, it’s too risky for us to continue this.

—Why…? I… I just wanted to be Kirishima-kun’s girlfriend in high school, just for

once…

My heart crumbled when I heard her say that. Hayasaka-san has been watching
Tachibana-san and I being a normal couple in front of everyone in high school from
afar. That must really hurt her deep down…

—Would you like us to go to the second floor too?

—Are you sure?! — Hayasaka-san asked excitedly.

—Yes, everything will be fine.

—Yes! Thank you, Kirishima-kun! — she said while pulling my hand.

I couldn’t let something like that happen again, so Hayasaka-san and I started to walk
while holding hands and travel parallel to each other at a certain distance, this way,
those watching us from the window, will be tricked by the optical illusion that we are
just walking side by side.

In the event that we come face to face with someone, one of us will step forward, and
put their hand behind their backs.

—I love this! You’re the best Kirishima-kun! — she expressed with great joy.
—H—Hey! You’re so close! We’re just supposed to hold hands!

Hayasaka-san couldn’t control her excitement, and started hugging me tightly. My arm
was held between her breasts, our thighs are close together, and our faces were placed
very close to each other. In other words, it was quite a compromising situation for us,
and especially dangerous if someone were to observe us like this.

—This is very dangerous, keep your distance.

—Come on, follow me to that corridor.

—You’re not listening to me…

Hayasaka-san dragged me to a certain point in the hallway, and we hid in a blind spot
behind a column in the wall. Then she grabbed my shoulder, and our lips overlapped
for a few seconds.

—Well, you got what you wanted, let’s go.

—No, I want more…

For her, it wasn’t enough that our lips were lightly pressed together. She was starting
to feel hot, her cheeks flushed, and she became completely aroused. To prevent me
from being able to escape, Hayasaka-san stood on her tiptoes, and placed her hands
behind my neck, and kissed me again, but this time panting between each kiss, until
she reached the point where her hot, wet tongue entered my mouth.

When she felt my tongue, Hayasaka-san takes it with her lips and starts sucking it
hard. In turn, her breasts pressed into my chest, the softness of them making me lose
my sanity.

—I like you… Kirishima-kun… I like you a lot…

After kissing for five minutes, Hayasaka-san parted her lips from mine, causing a
trickle of our saliva to appear as the distance between us began to grow.

—I feel guilty that I enjoyed something extremely dangerous…

—Hehe.
A smirk appeared on Hayasaka-san’s face. After that dangerous kissing session, we
turned around the second floor and headed towards the second-floor hallway that
connects to the new school building.

—You know, Hayasaka-san, I heard about what you did today at break time.

—Oh, really?

At lunchtime, Hayasaka-san was in the back of the classroom with another group of
girls, the topic of conversation was about what kind of boys each of them liked. The
moment it was Hayasaka-san’s turn, she said out loud that she loved me.

When I heard this, I froze completely. Although everyone seemed unsurprised, or

didn’t attach enough importance to her words, the reason was obvious, Tachibana-san
had gone out of her way to make it clear that I belonged to her. And Hayasaka-san’s
declaration of love was nothing more than a quick way to dodge such a question.

That’s how everyone tends to see Hayasaka-san, a girl who has no impure thoughts,
and who wouldn’t dare to say out loud who the person she really loves is. Which ends
up being funny, if everyone knew she was telling the truth, more than one guy would
lose their mind.

—I think you should avoid playing with fire, Hayasaka-san.

—It’s not fair… I… I just wish I could say out loud who’s the best I love…

—Hayasaka-san…

While we were talking about that, we reached the end of the hallway of the new school
building. I tried to knock on the door of the last classroom. But before I could touch it,
the door moved, causing every fiber of my body to be on high alert.

Suddenly, through the frosted glass, I could hear a person’s voice speak, and their
silhouette appeared.

—Hayasaka-san, let me go, someone is coming.

—No…

—Huh? Why?!
—I don’t want to let go of Kirishima-kun’s hand.

Her answer was totally unexpected, she was determined in wanting to go all the way,
she didn’t care at all about the consequences that could arise from here.

—This isn’t a good idea.

—I’m Kirishima-kun’s girlfriend too. I like you too. And I’m very serious.

—No, it’s my fault for letting all this happen, if I had chosen one of you two from the
beginning, we wouldn’t have gotten to this situation where Tachibana-san and you
have to share me, this is not good for you, so—……

Before I could finish my words, the door opened unceremoniously. And the person
who came out of the classroom was an adult woman I had never seen before. On the
other hand, Hayasaka-san was puzzled and between hesitations said a word that
surprised me a lot.

—Mo… Mom?

Come to think of it, today was our parents’ reunion day. Surely Hayasaka-san must
have forgotten about it then, but it wasn’t the time to think about that right now.

—Akane, who is this boy? — Hayasaka-san’s mother asked, looking at our clasped
hands.

—Ah, mom, he, umm, he’s…

Hayasaka-san didn’t know what to answer, her eyes were glazed over and her
breathing was agitated.

—No, no, no, no… Boyfriend! Kirishima-kun, my boyfriend! We’re dating!

There was no turning back now, I had no choice but to play along with Hayasaka-san’s
game.

—Hello, my name is Kirishima Shirou, it’s a pleasure to meet you.

From then on, everything happened very quickly. I met the Mother of Hayasaka-san,
went to her home, we had dinner together, and spent a long time talking about various
things. Before we knew it, time flew by and it was already too late in the evening, so I
was invited to spend the night at their home.

Hayasaka-san’s mother lent a T-shirt of her husband’s, he is on a business trip right

now, so it will just be the three of us. Hayasaka-san will sleep in her room, mother in
hers, and I will sleep in the room of her older sister, who has left home after finding
herself a job.

I was lying in bed thinking about the things that happened today, but my thoughts
were interrupted when I saw Hayasaka-san enter the room and lie down next to me
on the bed.

And if things couldn’t get any worse, a call came in on my phone, that person was
Tachibana-san, thus, creating a rather awkward situation where I was lying with
Hayasaka-san, and at the same time talking on the phone with Tachibana-san.

—Thank you for agreeing to this, Tachibana-san. — said Hayasaka-san while hugging
me under the comforter and with her face pressed into my chest. — I think my mother
is happy that I have a boyfriend.

—But is that okay with you?

I’m a little worried that Hayasaka-san will get her hopes up too high about this, and
the reason is more than obvious.

—Your mom might find out about me and Tachibana-san through her friends.

—It’s okay, I just have to say that Kirishima-kun broke up with Tachibana-san…

Saying that, Hayasaka-san poked her head out of the comforter and addressed
Tachibana-san.

—[Hey, Tachibana-san, you don’t have a problem with it?]

—[No, go ahead.]

Tachibana-san answers through the phone. The two girls start exchanging information
with each other, planning what the next few days will be with whom I will be with.
—[I don’t want to keep interrupting, so I’m hanging up.]

However, before Tachibana-san did so, she hesitated a little, and turned to Hayasaka-
san again.

—[… Umm, Hayasaka-san.]

—[Take it easy… I won’t break any of our rules, I’ll do everything as agreed.]

—[… Then, good night.]

Tachibana-san’s voice stops coming out through the phone speaker. And the next thing
that happened is that Hayasaka-san reached back under the comforter, and unzipped
the zipper of my T-shirt trying to take it off.

—Wait wait, Hayasaka-san.

—What’s wrong?

—I just talked to Tachibana-san.

—So what? We can still do things those normal lovers do, you don’t have to be self-
conscious, Tachibana-san allows it. — She said while placing her lips on my chest. —
Okay, let’s do it, we won’t do anything that we’ll regret later.

—I don’t think it’s a good idea… Your mother is in the other room.

—It’s okay, once she goes to sleep, she doesn’t wake up until the next day.

—Still… I don’t think it’s right for us to do this kind of thing in your sister’s room.

—I’ve had enough of this… — she said as her eyes turned dark.

—I’m sorry.

—I don’t want you to apologize. I don’t mean to blame you for anything. — Feelings of
sadness on Hayasaka-san’s part began to seep through as she unbuttoned her pajamas.
— You didn’t want to do it with me at that time because Tachibana-san was hiding in
the closet, right?
—Yes.

—It’s not because I’m an unattractive girl, right? It’s not because Kirishima-kun
doesn’t like me at all, right?

—Of course not.

—Then prove it, or I don’t know what will happen next. I can’t believe your words
anymore. A few days ago, I started to wear the shorter skirt, do you know why?

—I think I do.

—I attracted the attention of all the boys at school. They gave me nasty looks, and it
made me feel bad. But it was the only way to know if Kirishima-kun was attracted to
me or not.

—I am attracted to you, very much Hayasaka-san.

—Demonstrate it to me. Touch me, make me yours, let me know that you’re crazy
about me, and that I’m not useless… What do you say, Kirishima-kun? Are you okay
with it?

—… Absolutely.

Hayasaka-san keeps reminding me of the words I said that night at the train station…
I had no choice but to accept her request, so I put my hand on her chest, as a result, a
small, tender moan came out of her mouth, at the same time she started to breathe
sweetly.

I felt the presence of a bulge through the upper portion of her pajamas. Well, to be
more precise, I felt it from the moment she laid down next to me after she entered the
room.

When I caress that small hard area with my fingers, Hayasaka-san’s vacant eyes start
to moisten, and her expression becomes more ecstatic.

—Kirishima-kun…

Feelings of pleasure and spite invaded her body, I kissed her full lips and sounds of
saliva deliberately emerged after each kiss. Maybe it’s the sound, or the fact that
Hayasaka-san’s body temperature is rising higher and higher, but her sweaty body
made me excited.

I continued to touch her large breasts on the soft pajama fabric, which, even with my
hand open all the way, was still not enough to be able to cover the whole area. With
every movement I made, the shape of it moved in an interesting way.

Every action has its reaction, and the reaction of Hayasaka-san’s body was also quite
interesting. The bulge stands out clearly on the fabric, and sweat begins to show
through her skin.

—Kirishima-kun… I like it, Kirishima-kun…

As the act became more intense, we started to undress each other, until we were down
to our underwear.

—I like this. I can feel Kirishima-kun’s body heat.

—Hayasaka-san’s body is very warm.

It was very special for us to be cuddling in bed on a cold winter night, with our skin
touching each other. I could really feel that I was not alone, and Hayasaka-san’s
expression was also happier than ever.

I touched Hayasaka-san’s warm skin with my fingertips very slowly, being turned on
by her shoulders, her back, her waist, and the fact that she was only wearing one piece
of underwear. With my leg between her thighs, we try to be closer to each other.

—Kirishima-kun, your-…

—I’m sorry…

—No, it’s okay, it’s normal for that to happen to boys, right? It means Kirishima-kun is
very attracted to me, that’s what happens, right?

—Yes…

—I’m so happy! — she expressed while clinging to me and kissing my neck. — Kirishima-
kun can do whatever he wants with me. My body is all yours, you are free to touch and
kiss every part of me.
I climbed on top of Hayasaka-san, and continued to touch her breasts. Hayasaka-san
began to gasp, I ran my tongue over her soft skin, which caused her to press her crotch
against mine. the result? A rather lovely sound from her.

—Hayasaka-san, your voice.

—Umm…

Hayasaka-san took my left hand, and put my index finger into her mouth, then started
to lick it as if it was a pacifier. For my part, I continued to stimulate the tip of her
breasts, she squirms and continues to suck my finger, only with much more force than
before.

Every time I touch a sensitive area of hers, her body gets even hotter. Hayasaka-san is
at my mercy with an ecstatic expression. I touched her crotch with my free hand, it
was a very warm and moist place that can be felt even through her underwear.

—It’s okay, I don’t mind Kirishima-kun treating me like a toy.

I then slipped my hand inside her underwear, it was such a wet place that by just
placing my fingers at the entrance of the hole, it slid smoothly by itself without any
effort from me. As soon as the repetitive movements I was making with my finger were
generated, a sound like water started to be heard from in there.

—Don’t… Don’t do that… I’m… I’m embarrassed… Aaah…

Despite her plea, Hayasaka-san continued to suck my finger hard, her breathing was
agitated, but sweet at the same time.

Her hips moved slightly, the force of movement of my finger became even stronger,
and the sound generated by her crotch was also more intense. The intervals between
spasms were getting shorter and shorter, it was as if she was entering a state of
pleasure that was already reaching its climax.

The image of Hayasaka-san in front of me was so erotic and turned me on so much,

that I put my body between Hayasaka-san’s legs, I pulled my fingers out of her most
sensitive parts.

The next thing I did was to press my crotch with hers, and as if our minds were
connected, we both rubbed our parts very intensely.
—We can’t take the next step Kirishima-kun, I promised Tachibana-san…

—I know.

—But still… I want to do this… I want to give everything to Kirishima-kun.

—Me too… I want to do this with you, Hayasaka-san.

For us, the promise we made to Tachibana-san was bigger than our desires, so we just
rubbed and kissed each other.

—Your tongue… Give it to me…

I thrust my tongue into Hayasaka-san’s mouth.

—More, more, more, more aaahhh……

After that, Hayasaka-san hugged me tightly and presses her mouth on me, as if trying
to bite me…

—Kirishima-kun… That was amazing… I love Kirishima-kun, Kirishima-kun!

Hayasaka-san continued to rub her crotch against mine rhythmically and repeatedly.
The kissing continued and we stayed that way all night. By the time our level of
perversion was over, it was already morning.

—I want to change my underwear.

Hayasaka-san looked embarrassed, and hid her expression with her bangs.

—And, I’d better wash the sheets too before my mom wakes up.

After she left the room, I picked up my phone that was on the bedside table… And I
had gotten a creepy surprise when I saw the screen…

—[So… You didn’t hang up.]

—[… Good morning, Shirou-kun. I don’t know anything about it, I just know that I fell
asleep with my phone on.]
Tachibana-san replied in a serious voice. I’m sure there’s a lot you’d like to talk to me
about, but I’ve been awake all night, and I can’t think clearly. But I’ll take this moment
to ask you a question I’ve been meaning to ask you for a while.

—[Don’t you regret it?]

—[What?]

—[Don’t you regret accepting Hayasaka-san’s proposal?]

—[I couldn’t let Shirou-kun make a decision at that moment.]

—[Why not?]

—[Because you definitely would have chosen Hayasaka-san, because you’re someone
kind… No, the truth is… Shirou-kun is weak.]
—Do you want this world to cease to exist? What do you mean by sharing? —
Hamanami expressed with much concern.

—Well, Hayasaka-san and Tachibana-san agreed to share me between them.

—Are you serious?! That’s the first time I’ve heard of such a crazy thing!

It wouldn’t be correct to say that the relationship we have is polygamous, since if I had
to say who my official girlfriend is, that would be Tachibana-san. Only Tachibana-san
shares me with Hayasaka-san.

—What are the three of you thinking?! How far do you plan to go with this?! Keep in
mind of the consequences, think with your heads!

It was lunchtime, and I was with Hamanami in a classroom on the first floor in the old
school building. It’s the same one used by the disciplinary committee for their
meetings.

She was aware of my love affair with the two girls, and because I had been part of
Tachibana-san’s plan for me to be displayed with her on the stage of the school festival,
she couldn’t help but feel worried to know what my outcome with Tachibana-san was.
So, I decided to tell her everything.

—Everything is fine, you have nothing to worry about.

—No! It’s not all right! It’s too worrying!

—… Really?

—To be honest, I thought you’d be heartbroken by now. Love is beautiful, but also very
dangerous… You’re in a counterproductive position, do you really think it’s good that
those girls are telling you what to do?
—Yes. That was the deal we came to, to do whatever they tell me to do.

—And you’re okay with that, Kirishima-senpai?

—Yes, it’s all my fault…

This was nothing but the result of my bad choices in the past. When things were
starting to go well with Tachibana-san, I didn’t end my second relationship with
Hayasaka-san as I had originally promised.

—That’s why, I will do my best to enjoy it.

—… Kirishima-senpai, can you repeat that? I don’t think I heard it right. — Hamanami
says while sticking her finger in her ear.

—I’m going to enjoy this relationship with two girlfriends.

—You… YOU’RE MESSED UP IN THE HEAD! — Hamanami shouted at the top of her lungs.

—Yeah… I think so too…

When Hayasaka-san, Tachibana-san, and I made this agreement. I apologized for not
acting the way I should have. Tachibana-san apologized to me for not listening to her
feelings and being stagnant about her family’s situation. And Hayasaka-san simply
apologized to me.

—And that’s how it all came to this, we can’t change the past, and it won’t make sense
to insist on it forever. We left behind everything that happened, and now we just want
to enjoy the present.

—You guys are a mess… Oh, look, just in time. — said Hamanami as she pointed to the
window overlooking the courtyard.

At that moment, Hayasaka-san and Tachibana-san were walking together. They hadn’t
noticed us, and sat on a bench with their backs to the window.

—What do you say we do a little eavesdropping?

—No, it’s not nice to spy on the girls.

—But aren’t you curious if they’re enjoying this relationship, you three have?

—… I guess I kinda am…

We quickly passed under the window and crouched against the wall. Very swiftly,
Hamanami quietly opened the window, and the voices of Hayasaka-san and Tachibana-
san filtered in along with the cool winter air.

—Tachibana-san, have you already chosen a career?

—Yes. I will study music at the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music. And
you, Hayasaka-san?

—I haven’t decided yet.

—How about studying veterinary medicine? You said you liked animals.

The endearing tone between the two girls could be described as lighthearted, and a
very feminine talk.

—Are you waiting to see which University Shirou-kun chooses?

—It would be logical to assume that Kirishima-kun will go where Tachibana-san

goes… Although he doesn’t know how to play any instruments.

—The Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music also has painting classes.

—Kirishima-kun also has terrible artistic skills…

—That’s true. I admit that I would like us to go to the same university.

At the conversation between the two girls, Hamanami looks at me with much regret
and addresses me in a whispering tone.

—Kirishima-senpai, they won’t even let you choose your own career.

—It seems so…

The topic of conversation about which university I will go to comes to an end. And the
reason for that was because there is another topic of interest and doubt with
Tachibana-san, that if I’m sensing correctly, has surely been bothering her a lot.

—The girls keep asking me if I have already ‘done it’ with Shirou-kun. — Tachibana-
san says in a sulky tone. — Is it really that important to do that?

—Surely, they want to see Tachibana-san embarrassed. Don’t worry, but you don’t
need to tell others either… Personally, I think it’s very important for the bride and
groom to do that kind of thing.

—Why?

—Because it is an act of reaffirmation of the feelings you have for that person.

I can’t see Tachibana-san’s face from this angle, but if I had to bet, she would have
surely blushed when imagining such an act.

—And when you do that kind of thing, guys tend to get excited, and girls, you know…
It’s like showing our naughty side that we don’t usually bring out. I think it takes a lot
of courage to do something like that.

—Yeah, I’m really too embarrassed just thinking about doing something like that…

—But I think it would be wonderful if we could show those not-so-pretty parts of us,
and still accept ourselves as we are. For that reason, I wish I could.

That’s typical Hayasaka-san thinking. In front of the public, she has an image of purity
that everyone around imposes on her. But in reality, it’s quite the opposite, she is the
exact definition that appearances tend to deceive.

—… And did you feel that way with Shirou-kun last night?

—… Yes.

Hayasaka-san’s tone of voice denotes that she had abandoned her sense of purity that
she maintained until a while ago.

—You know, once you start, you can’t stop unless you go all the way.

—I know, I’ve realized that recently.

—That’s why, I couldn’t help but feel that way again and again with Kirishima-kun last
night.

—Didn’t you even try to sleep?

—I tried. But maybe I shouldn’t have tried to sleep in my underwear… We tried to

sleep cuddling, feeling each other’s body heat, but… You know, I immediately started
touching his back, his shoulders and even kissed his body… So, Kirishima-kun got
excited, and, you know, when he started touching me here, and there, I also got excited.
It was when he started playing with my body, that made me feel good, I couldn’t help
but get wet, moan, and that made Kirishima-kun even more excited… And every time
I tried to sleep, the process of suddenly remembering it over and over again… I even
had to change my underwear three times and the sheets in the morning… I could
hardly sleep.

—… Hayasaka-san, your nose is bleeding… — said Tachibana-san while taking out a

handkerchief from her pocket.

—Thank you… I’m sorry, I said something irrelevant. Anyway, what I meant by that is,
it might be embarrassing, but still, I think it’s a noble thing to do, and… I think it’s okay
to do it with someone you like…

—Yes… I will also do my best.

—Remember that you can’t go all the way, Tachibana-san.

—I know, I won’t do anything to break our promise. There will be a punishment if that
happens… But, will Shirou-kun be able to endure it? I understand that it’s something
that boys want very much.

—And what if he goes to another girl, what are you going to do with him then?

—About that… Shirou-kun was touching another girl again. — Tachibana-san said in a
serious tone.

—Again?

—Yes, and he was quite happy about it.

—… We can’t let that happen, it’s unacceptable.

—Yes… I asked him to stop touching other girls…

—Kirishima-kun… I don’t understand why you do things like that… That’s what you
have Tachibana-san and me for. If you still don’t understand that… Then I’m going to
have to break your glasses…

—Exactly.

Then, I heard the sounds of footsteps walking further and further away. By the way,
what Tachibana-san said about me touching a girl, it was just a brush of my shoulder
when we passed each other in the hallway…

From afar, Tachibana-san was watching me with puffy cheeks that time. And I
definitely wasn’t happy about that.

— It looks like Kirishima-senpai is in a difficult situation. — Hamanami says in an

uncaring tone. — They seem to be having fun, though.

—Are you serious?

—Yes, I could tell that the three of you have your sense of ethics broken. And the way
of conduct the three of you have is a false one! The good terms you say are shallow!
That’s what you all are, shallow monsters!

—Why?

—Oh come on, I guess you’re smart enough to realize, with so many rules and control
over you, it’s like they’re trying to control the inevitable!

—It’s just that rules are necessary for everything to work.

—You’ve never been the rule-following type.

What Hamanami says is harsh, but true at the same time.

—And now you expect me to believe that you’re dating two girls at the same time,
don’t you? Sooner or later, the day will come when you will have to choose one of the
two.

—Maybe you’re right, although this weekend the three of us are going on a date.
—And on that day, hell will come to earth. They may be nice girls on the outside, but
inside they’re nothing but monsters… There will be times on that date where they will
fight and start a war to see who gets the prize… That’s you.

—Don’t be so paranoid. I don’t plan to go unarmed.

—I’m just saying, at most, be careful not to get trampled.

—If that were to happen, I’ll probably end up getting crushed by Hayasaka-san.

—So, are we monsters?

Suddenly, a cold voice was heard from above, my whole spine shivered, and a few
seconds later I realize what was happening. I looked up in fear, and saw Tachibana-
san and Hayasaka-san looking at us from outside the window.

—Hamanami-san, Shirou-kun, don’t move from there. — Tachibana-san said with no

expression on her face.

—Kirishima-kun, is that what you think of me? — Hayasaka-san said with a smile on
her face.

She said nothing more, and headed towards the entrance of the school building. It
looks like they have intentions to enter the classroom. I think it’s time to say goodbye
to my glasses.

Next to me stood Hamanami with her head in her hands trembling with fear.

—Hey, Hamanami, tell me, how are things going with Yoshimi-kun?

—Th—This isn’t the time for that kind of question~~~!!!!

If I had to define in one word the act of Hayasaka-san and Tachibana-san sharing me
with each other, it would simply be; dangerous.

As Murphy’s law dictates; whatever can go wrong, will go wrong. And more so in a
relationship where there are two women sharing the same man. Only one will be able
to become the official lover, while the other will be left aside, causing her to fall into a
deep sadness. That is the rule of love that prevails in the world. But… If we allow the
same person to be shared, in that case, no one will suffer. Although there will be a little
friction in between.

The fantasy of pure love is a value that varies depending on the person you ask. And if
you ask me, possessiveness and jealousy are more instincts than feelings that are
added to the moment you start to fall in love with a person.

Where am I going with this? Hayasaka-san and Tachibana-san right now are fighting
those instincts, just because they share me with each other, doesn’t mean there isn’t
the risk of jealousy and possessiveness in them. It just opens the door more for them
to continue to compete with each other. And this was something I wanted to put to the
test on our weekend date.

It was early afternoon, I walked through the exit door of the train station, and set out
to walk to the square that was several yards from the station. That’s when I saw them
both standing in front of the statue. A boy who looked like a college student was
talking to them.

—Are you going shopping? If you want, I’ll go with you and then we’ll go somewhere
else to have fun.

—I… I’m sorry, I’m waiting for my boyfriend. — replied Hayasaka-san shyly while
looking down.

And on the other hand, Tachibana-san was standing next to her with a stern face. The
contrast between the two was strong, like day and night.

Coming to a fairly short distance between me and the girls. Hayasaka-san made eye
contact with me, and started shouting in excitement beckoning me to come closer.

—You’re late! — Tachibana-san exclaimed as she ran up to me and grabbed my sleeve.

— It was difficult, people kept coming up to us and making conversation.

Hayasaka-san was wearing a coat of soft tones and a scarf of warm colours. And
Tachibana-san looked very feminine, wearing a white coat. Without a doubt, the two
of them are eye-catching together.

When Tachibana-san goes into girlfriend mode, she is very sweet and kind. Even now
she is like a puppy seeing her owner that she has missed so much with blushing
cheeks.

—Huh? So… The boyfriend thing was true? Too bad then… — said the man who was
harassing Hayasaka-san and Tachibana-san as he walked away downhearted.

—Well, let’s go.

—Yes, it’s time, Shirou-kun.

After those words, Tachibana-san looked at the hand with which she grabbed my
sleeve, and stood thoughtfully for a few seconds, then let go of me, and made eye
contact with Hayasaka-san.

—Shall we, do it?

—Yes, let’s do it.

Then, both girls nodded mutually, took me by both hands, and started to walk, making
me walk with them and made it feel as if I was in a form of inertia. In part this is a
relief, no one is fighting to see who will hold my hand, and I’m not forced to having to
choose either one of them. I had a feeling that everything was going to flow well in this
relationship, with no fear of either girl getting hurt or someone making a bad move.
However, that hunch betrayed me…

—Kirishima-kun, why are you just standing there?

—Sit down quickly, Shirou-kun.

—… Why are you two doing this?

We arrived at a popular parfait store in the restaurant area of the mall. The girls had
agreed to eat parfait with seasonal fruits on our date today. And there was nothing
wrong with that. The problem came later, the moment we walked in and made our
way to the table, both girls sat face to face. That meant I had to choose who I was going
to sit with.

—You want to sit with me, right Shirou-kun?

—Or do you want to sit with me, Kirishima-kun?

When I tried to sit with Hayasaka-san, Tachibana-san frowned. And when I was going
to sit with Tachibana-san, Hayasaka-san looked at me with a tense smile. Both of them
are going to make me lose my sanity…

To be fair, Hayasaka-san and Tachibana-san should have sat together. This way, I would
have both of them in front of me, thus avoiding this bad situation. But it seemed that
both of them were trying to play a joke on me, although Hayasaka-san had an angry
expression on her face, she started to laugh.

—It’s okay, don’t worry Kirishima-kun, you should be sitting with Tachibana-san, this
way if anyone from the school sees us, we won’t have to make any excuses.

After that little bad moment. I sat down with Tachibana-san, we ordered the parfait
and after several minutes, a waiter brought it to the table. From then on, a
conversation between both girls arose while eating their dessert about whether I
should eat more than one parfait because of how delicious it was. Thus, the date
continued happily between the three of us. However, the wind of peace that was
blowing, began turning to another direction in a strange way.

After we had finished our parfaits, we headed for the women’s clothing stores. We
stopped at one of the many clothing stores around us, while Hayasaka-san and
Tachibana-san looked at the clothes, I stood in front of the store counter, suddenly, the
sales clerk approached me in order to distract me. She probably thought that I, as a
man, was bored in a place like that, and wanted to distract me while the girls were
busy.

—The girls you hang out with are very pretty. Which one of them is your girlfriend?

A deadly hard question to answer.

—Oh, better yet, let me guess, I’m good at that kind of thing.

When Hayasaka-san and Tachibana-san overheard my conversation with the sales

clerk, the glint in their eyes changed immediately…

The girls’ competitive spirit was more alive than ever. At the store counter, the sales
clerk responded in a teasing and childish manner by saying that she was simply an
escort.
As a result, the situation calmed down a bit, putting that issue to rest… But it was only
in that store, because once a woman’s competitive spirit is ignited, it’s hard to
extinguish again. Every store we went to, the girls would ask the salesgirls questions
about which one of us was my girlfriend. Several would accept the challenge, while
others would read the mood perfectly and simply walk away with a tense smile on
their face.

We arrived at a select store where Hayasaka-san stopped to buy a new scarf, and the
clerk there didn’t run away, she agreed to answer Hayasaka-san’s question.

—Hmm, no doubt, the girlfriend is you.

The chosen candidate was Hayasaka-san.

—Why did you think he is my boyfriend? — asked Hayasaka-san expectantly.

—I felt that the two of you look good together.

—Ehehe~ right!

Hayasaka-san smiles like a little girl who was given a popsicle. While talking to the
sales clerk, she took other clothes besides the scarf.

—Hey, Mr. Boyfriend! What do you think of this? Do you think it will look good on me?

—Yes, I think it will look great on you.

—In that case, I’ll try this, that, and this too. I have to look nice for my boyfriend! I’m
Kirishima-kun’s girlfriend!

The moment Hayasaka-san entered the fitting room, Tachibana-san put on an angry
expression, and whispered something in a low voice.

—First, she touches you with her feet while we were eating Parfait, and now this.

—So, you noticed that.

—Of course.

While we were in the restaurant, and I was talking to Tachibana-san, Hayasaka-san

was touching my leg with her feet, and at times she would place it near my crotch.

—Don’t do that with any girl other than me, okay?

Tachibana-san was very dissatisfied. Still, she couldn’t seem to resist, and after hitting
my shoulder with her small fist, she gave me a hug.

—You don’t know how much I wanted to do this all day, I wish to be alone with you…

For Tachibana-san to say something like this, it’s quite honest and very vulnerable of
her.

—Shirou-kun, you are my boyfriend, please don’t forget it.

Next, Tachibana-san stood on her tiptoes and pressed her lips against mine. It was a
very brief kiss that lasted less than a second. But the store clerk who observed us was
struck with astonishment. And I don’t blame her, for a girl’s boyfriend to kiss another
girl while she’s in the fitting room of a store is pretty bad.

—Kirishima-kun, how about this? — Hayasaka-san asked as she walked out of the
changing room.

In turn, Tachibana-san immediately separated from me, and acted as if nothing had
happened.

—Hmph… That’s how things will be then.

Hayasaka-san’s response said it all. She was ready to go on the attack.

And the battle between which one will be the best girlfriend proceeded to its second
round. And it happened when Tachibana-san was looking for a dress for her piano
competition at another store. So, she seized the moment to ask the question that was
starting to scare me so much. The sales clerk identified me as Tachibana-san’s
boyfriend, saying that I seemed to be madly in love with her.

—Exactly. Shirou-kun is my boyfriend, and he’s madly in love with me. That’s all there
is to say.

Tachibana-san seemed satisfied at that answer, after looking at the dress for a
moment, she hummed and entered the fitting room.
—Why did she say that you are Tachibana-san’s boyfriend? Kirishima-kun is my
boyfriend, right? And I’m your only girlfriend, right? — Hayasaka-san asked anxiously.
— Wasn’t it enough for her to hold your hand under the table at the restaurant?

—Did you notice…?

—Of course, I noticed…! Tachibana-san is easy to read…! It shows on her face when
she does something wrong!

—I see…

Tachibana-san usually has a poker expression on her face, making it hard to tell what
she’s thinking. But she has a weakness, and that’s when she acts like a girl in love. She’s
too embarrassed to do what normal girlfriends do. Tachibana-san seemed to be trying
to get over herself on this three-way date, she tried to bring my hand under the table,
and place it a little on the inside of her thighs. As a result, her face turned red with
embarrassment.

—I don’t care how much she wanted to get Kirishima-kun’s attention, using her body
is forbidden!

—What? Ah, yeah…

—Hey, Kirishima-kun, give me a kiss.

—… Now?

—I’ve been holding back all day. And we can’t be alone at all either.

—But weren’t the three of us just supposed to walk around this day?

—But you were able to kiss Tachibana-san right? — Hayasaka-san said staring at me.
— Since she kissed you first and without permission, it’s my duty to clean it from your
lips.

—… Okay, but make it quick.

Hayasaka-san clung to me, and pressed her lips against mine, and inserted her tongue
into my mouth. The sales clerk was watching us, while repeatedly shaking her head
towards the fitting room back and forth in a state of worry, as if she had seen
something terrible… I guess that’s only natural…

—What do you think, Shirou-kun?

Tachibana-san walks out of the fitting room, and Hayasaka-san immediately walked
away from my body. But it wasn’t fast enough, because Tachibana-san had noticed the
kiss between her and me.

—… What do you think you’re doing with my Shirou-kun? He’s my boyfriend, and you
know it.

—That’s not true! — exclaimed Hayasaka-san — Kirishima-kun is my boyfriend, and

I’m his only girlfriend!

Where was the kindness between these two girls that they had for each other a while
ago?

From this moment on, everything happened just as Hamanami predicted, the war
between two fearsome monsters had begun, and their threats were made through me.
When one of the two was not looking, the other would take me by the hand, and even
came to kiss me on more than one occasion when the other was distracted.

The discussion between the two of them even extended to the way I dressed. They
both wanted to change the way I dressed, but again, they disagreed about what kind
of clothes I should wear. Hayasaka-san wanted to take me to a store where the clothes
were more casual. While Tachibana-san wanted to take me to a place where the
clothes were more elegant and formal.

—Kirishima-kun can’t wear fancy clothes, he’ll look ridiculous dressing like that!

—Shirou-kun can’t be dressing casually all the time, that Sunday dad style doesn’t suit
him. Shirou-kun, if you don’t dress smartly on a more recurring basis, you won’t
achieve anything in this life.

—Oh my god~, Tachibana-san is wrong!

—No! You’re the one who’s wrong, Hayasaka-san!

—I like clothes that are more comfortable.

—What did you say?

Both girls exclaimed at the same time while giving me belligerent looks.

—Huh… No, nothing.

For a moment, I thought the whole thing was going to get out of hand. Surprisingly,
however, the discussion came to an end rather prematurely.

—Tachibana-san, it’s about time! — Hayasaka-san exclaimed while looking at her

watch.

With those words, both girls came back to reality. While holding my hand.

—Let’s go, Kirishima-kun~~

I was taken to a planetarium that was located on the top floor of the commercial center.
The exhibition posters helped me understand why I was brought here.

—That’s… My favorite band…

A group of musicians are collaborating on this project so that people can listen to
music while viewing images of celestial bodies. The sound of the synthesizers is very
poetic, and the word “night” is often used in the lyrics, making it fit well in the
atmosphere.

—Hehehehe, we always keep in mind the things you like, Kirishima-kun.

—I hope you like it, Shirou-kun…

Hayasaka-san looks pleased at my reaction, and Tachibana-san averts her gaze in

embarrassment.

They both thought of a place for our date that I could enjoy. Apparently, the reason
why today’s date was at this place was because of this, and not because of shopping as
I had imagined.

I learned one thing today, and that is that despite everything, both Hayasaka-san and
Tachibana-san are kind and respectful of each other’s feelings, so much so, that they
can put aside their differences to make the person they love happy.
—Thank you for this.

When I said that, Hayasaka-san laughed happily and Tachibana-san’s cheeks turned
red. I have always felt responsible for having come to this kind of relationship with
them. Therefore, I must face this relationship with a positive attitude, and make them
both feel happy, equally.

—… I’m sorry.

—Me too…

When we left the planetarium, Hayasaka-san and Tachibana-san apologized to me.

This was because I could not concentrate at all on the planetarium show. I had sat
between the two girls, with Hayasaka-san on my right, and Tachibana-san on my left,
but as soon as they turned off the lights. Both girls could no longer stand the feeling
of wanting to do things that lovers usually do when they are alone, because there
wasn’t many people in the place, the inevitable happened. It was hard to concentrate
on the music when I have two wriggling tongues in each side of my ear.

—… Do you want to go again? — asked Hayasaka-san.

—It’s okay, I enjoyed it very much.

Besides, if we go in again, the same thing will surely happen, or even worse…

—Well, it’s time for me to go.

—What?! Why…? Was our date boring? Is it because of me? I’m sorry… — said
Tachibana-san in a state of sadness.

—No, no, I enjoyed it very much. It’s just that I have to go somewhere else at 6 o’clock
— I answered while waving my hands and trying to raise Tachibana-san’s spirits.

—Ah, that’s right. You wrote it in your message… I see that my efforts to make you
enjoy the time with me and make you cancel your plans didn’t pay off…

Tachibana-san’s selfish intentions come out with those words. She’s acting more and
more like a jealous and possessive girlfriend.
—Well, I don’t trust you at all. Lately you’ve been saying you have other plans, and
those plans don’t include Tachibana-san or me. Tell me what you’re up to! —
Hayasaka-san exclaims.

And despite their demands, I tried my best not to say anything. As a result, I was able
to calm them down, and they said they will continue walking around the mall together
for a while longer.

As soon as we parted, Tachibana-san ran up to me, and put her forehead on my chest.

—Don’t make me too nervous… I’m even feeling jealous right now.

—I’m sorry.

—It’s okay… But that thing you have to do now, it’s not with another girl, right?

—Yeah, trust me.

—… Okay.

Tachibana-san looks at me with a soft expression and then closes her eyes. She’s
waiting for me to give her a kiss…

—Oh please~!

Hayasaka-san quickly grabbed her neck and pulled her away from me.

—You’re in a public place!

—Nooo…! My… My boyfriend! — Tachibana-san expressed while stretching her arms

and in turn being dragged by Hayasaka-san.

—He’s my boyfriend too! — said Hayasaka-san completely blushing.

The fight between the dragon and the tiger was about to start, and I didn’t want to be
present when that happened, so I quickly left the place.

Once outside the commercial building, I saw the night take over the sky. Christmas
season lighting was lit up everywhere, the streets were beautiful, and the wind was
cold. I froze my shoulders, and stuck my hands in my pockets as I waited for the traffic
light to change colour.

I noticed that Tachibana-san is becoming more and more unstable than how she
usually is. The expression on her face when she asked me if I was going to see another
girl stuck in my mind. Maybe it’s not just Hayasaka-san and I that are the cause of her
emotional instability.

At the same time as I was thinking about this, I unconsciously bumped into a woman.

She was wearing a very thick coat, underneath it a hoodie and a scarf around her neck.
And I could tell the colour of her hair was pink.

—Hey, Kirishima, I noticed you were with two pretty girls.

—So, you were watching me.

—Not at all, I also came to buy some things, it was just a mere coincidence to meet you
here. And, tell me, the girl with the big breasts is your girlfriend, right?

—What made you think that?

—Well, the other black-haired lady already has a boyfriend. I saw her by chance last
night, she was walking with a very handsome guy, he looked like he plays soccer. They
both looked very nice, and they were walking hand in hand.
During the time after finishing the school festival, I looked for a part-time job. The
place I decided to join was a live bar near the train station, which was located in the
center of the city. The bar offers a place to listen to jazz music while you can enjoy a
good meal and drink alcohol. The school strictly forbids students to have part-time
jobs, so I thought I would look for a job in a place where I was sure that no one would
go to, I did this by evaluating the place, and the prices that are handled to be able to
purchase their foods and drinks.

It was in the afternoon, I had left school as usual, and I took a train to my part-time
job. Arriving downtown, I turned away from the main road into a small alley and went
down some stairs until I reached a metal door. The bar space was so large it was hard
to believe the place was a basement. It had a stage, tables, and a bar where patrons
could approach and drink all kinds of beverages. The restaurant area was not yet open,
so the shortage of customers was noticeable. I changed from my school uniform to my
work uniform.

The next thing I did was to put on an apron and head to the kitchen. I washed my hands
and walked over to a bucket full of potatoes with a peeler. I then proceeded to peel
each of the potatoes, and during the process, the chef took several of them and
prepared a delicious dish called ‘Potato a la Hasselbacken’ or more commonly known
as ‘Hasselback Potatoes’.

When I was halfway through the bucket, a pink-haired woman approached me

wanting to help me with the work.

—Shouldn’t you be at the bar?

—I have nothing to do until the customers arrive.

The girl bent down, and started peeling potatoes next to me. Her name is Kunimi Naru.
She’s 20 years old, and she works part-time at this place while attending college in
Tokyo. Her facial expressions are like that of a cat, and the size of her breasts are
between those of Hayasaka-san and Tachibana-san… I’d say it’s between 50 – 50,
something quite balanced in terms of size I must admit. Her way of expressing herself
and the way she dresses are usually quite casual. But when she’s wearing her work
uniform, it’s like her attitude changes completely, it’s like being with a different
person. The pink color of her hair and the silver earrings in her ears give her a strong
contrast to this place, and make her stand out in the dark restaurant we usually work
in.

Kunimi-san started talking to me about a book by Hermann Hesse that she was
reading on her way here. She mentioned a lot about how intellectual she felt about
having read such a literary work, although if I had to bet, I’d say she put the book down
after reading a couple of pages, and looked up a summary on the internet.

After a brief exchange of ideas about the book Kunimi-san read, she took out a small
notebook she had on her back clutched between her pants, and began to write down
said ideas. Not only does she write things about what she reads, she also has
instructions on how to prepare some drinks at the bar or the dishes on the menu.

—You seem to carry that book everywhere, Kunimi-san.

—This is where I write down all my ideas~.

After putting the notebook back on her back, she again peeled the potatoes with great
skill, causing the peels to jump everywhere of which several of them had stuck to my
face. After a while, the restaurant opened, and Kunimi-san returned to the counter. I
stayed in the kitchen washing dishes, but since there were not enough employees, I
was asked to take customers’ orders as well. I put on my vest, and walked around each
table with a notebook in my hand taking orders. I then went to the bar to order a beer
to serve, Kunimi-san took a glass and poured the beer with great skill, making the right
amount of bubbles.

—How do you like the music today? — she asked, as she tilted the glass and operated
the lever with a serious look on her face.

—I don’t know anything about jazz.

—I don’t either, but that’s the whole point of this restaurant… Well, here you go. — she
replied as she placed the beer on the tray.

The amber liquid poured into the glowing glass was illuminated by indirect light. It
looked like some kind of work of art. I took the glass to the customer, then returned to
the kitchen for the food. I repeated this process many times, the hustle and bustle of
work makes the sound of the saxophone and piano white noise in the background and
I couldn’t take the time to enjoy it. Everything around me had a rather adult
atmosphere, indirectly making me feel like one too. After all, it wasn’t just the
restaurant, but the people I worked with too.

But that wasn’t the reason I had sought out a part-time job. Closing time was
approaching, and the restaurant was nearly empty, save for one woman sitting at the
back table.

I walked over to her and brought her a poured glass of Hoegaarden, a Belgian Wheat
Beer, that Kunimi-san had previously made.

—It’s quite comforting to see a guy who enjoys the classics.

—I don’t like classical music.

—I didn’t mean the music. I mean that you’re working here for a present for your
girlfriend, that’s quite a classic male thing to do.

The woman I was talking to was Rei-san, the owner of the establishment. She was
wearing a thin knitted sweater and tight pants. Through her long curly hair, I could
see gold earrings. She had the image of a very mature and elegant woman.

—I’ll give you a raise.

—Why?

—I want you to buy something nice for your girlfriend.

—But are you sure? I’ve only been here for a few days.

—Because I want you to feel comfortable being here. When you started working here,
I told you that I spare no expense, if I want this business to prosper, my employees
must be happy.

And for that reason alone, Rei-san wanted to raise my salary. That made me happy, it
feels good to be acknowledged by an adult. The reason I looked for a job was because
I wanted to buy Christmas presents for Hayasaka-san and Tachibana-san. And now,
I’m starting to like this restaurant, maybe I’ll consider staying.
My whole life is in constant change. My relationship with Hayasaka-san and
Tachibana-san, the new friendships I make, my work, everything makes it all feel
different, and comforting.

The work at the restaurant was over, and Kunimi-san and I were walking towards the
train station, though not as I would like to, as she had me by the arm, twisting her arms
between mine, so much so that I could feel her breasts.

—I don’t think this is a good idea.

—Huh? Why? Aaah, I get it, you’re afraid your big breasted girlfriend will see us, right?
Well too bad, I’m cold, besides… I didn’t think you actually had a girlfriend.

—So you didn’t believe me.

—I thought you were joking — Kunimi-san replied with laughter. — It’s a pity, if you
were single, I’d let you touch my breasts.

After those words, I couldn’t help but involuntarily look at her breasts. Now I can’t
make out their size because of the thick coat she was wearing, but from what I could
see while working, the white uniform shirt always tightens around her breasts.

Kunimi-san realizes that I’m imagining something like this and starts laughing.

—You’re blushing!

—Don’t make fun of me.

—Well, anyway, surely you must have already done it with your girlfriend, besides
having lots of sex.

—…

—Why are you quiet? Oh, don’t tell me… You haven’t done it with her?! That’s so
sweet…

—I don’t want to talk about it.

—Well okay, fine… What do you say we go to the arcade?

—Tomorrow I have to go to class.

—What about the weekend?

—Hm… Okay.

My conversations with Kunimi-san are simple and straightforward, we say things

without any fear of the other possibly getting angry or offended. I like that.

—I wonder if it’s time to change the color of my hair?

—I think you look good like this.

—Really? Then I think I’ll stick with this color for a while longer.

Conversations like these began to come up one after another during our trip to the
train station. We stopped at a stoplight to wait for the crossing light to turn green. It
was then that I panicked.

My eyes fell on the two girls in front of me. One was wearing a camel-colored coat, and
the other a dark blue coat. Both girls turned out to be Hayasaka-san and Tachibana-
san, who seemed to want to go to the store where we went to eat parfait last time…

After that, I tried to run away, but it was useless…

—Huh? Kirishima-kun?

Hayasaka-san had noticed my presence after hearing my voice, and turned around
towards me. The first thing she noticed was my arm being held by Kunimi-san. I tried
to excuse myself for the unfavorable situation I was in, but Kunimi-san spoke without
noticing Hayasaka-san’s presence.

—Hey, what’s Kirishima’s girlfriend like? Is she fun to be with? Well, I hope so, since
being someone who doesn’t allow you to have sex with them, doesn’t give them many
plus points.

What a timely topic Kunimi-san wanted to touch on. Hearing those things, Hayasaka-
san became furious.
—Although in a way, that makes it quite cute~ — Kunimi-san added.

Her attempt at a compliment was unnecessary at this point, as Hayasaka-san was

looking at me with an angry expression, and nothing I said would change her mind.

—So, to you I’m a narrow-minded girl who doesn’t want to have sex with you, huh?
Kirishima-kun… Well then, let’s do it, and this time, don’t run away.

—Why do I have to be kicked out of the student council room? I don’t understand,
couldn’t they have held their meeting somewhere else?

Maki was complaining during lunchtime on the roof of the building. It seems that
when he was doing his council related tasks, Hayasaka-san and Tachibana-san told
him that they needed to use the room very urgently.

—Although I could tell it was a subject that they didn’t want you or any other students
to hear about. When I left the room, I stood by the door to hear what they were saying.

—That’s rude.

—Really? In that case, you’ll be pleased to know that they were mad at you… What did
you do now?

—I was seen walking arm in arm with a woman.

—It can’t be!

—There’s no need to be alarmed. She’s just my senpai from work, and she’s a college
girl, there’s nothing going on between the two of us.

In spite of that, Hayasaka-san wasn’t very happy to hear from Kunimi-san that I have
a girlfriend who won’t let me have sex with her, and on the other side was Tachibana-
san, who didn’t say anything about it, but she was upset because she didn’t like the
idea that I was touching other women.

Luckily the situation calmed down after I explained to them that Kunimi-san was just
my co-worker, and that I had started working because I wanted to buy a Christmas
present for the two of them. But that didn’t mean that she had stopped being annoyed
with me.

—I heard them say that you had cheated on them with her.

—That’s not technically correct.

—And I also heard one of them say; “I will not allow you to refer to me again as the girl
who doesn’t have sex with her boyfriend.”

—I don’t like the sound of that…

It was a pretty decisive statement. I wonder if it will actually happen, and I also
wonder if the three of us will be able to have a good time without conflict involved.
The last time we went out, it ended up being what Hamanami predicted, a war
between monsters. If it fails again this time, I’ll probably be forced to spend Christmas
with one of them.

—Kirishima, you don’t want to choose one of them, do you?

—… Maybe.

—Then why don’t you spend the day with one, and Christmas Eve with another?

—They both want me to be with them all day long.

—Well, I guess they don’t want Kirishima to choose one of them either. Both
Tachibana-chan and Hayasaka-chan think that if they let Kirishima choose, one of
them runs the risk of being discarded, so they prefer to share with each other. I guess
you have thought about the pain of someone being rejected, right?

—You’re right, I think I’m pathetic.

—But if you think about it calmly, they especially don’t want you to choose one. You
three are accomplices, you want to propose a topic that is inevitable. And sooner or
later, you’ll have to make a choice.

—I know.

The three of us maintain this relationship blindfolded. We don’t know how far it will
go, I don’t even know if it’s a good idea to continue this relationship. I don’t think
anyone will understand, but the truth is that we can’t stop now.

—I don’t care what you do, Kirishima, and I don’t care if Hayasaka-chan and
Tachibana-chan treat me as a secondary character just because I’m your friend, but I
can tell you one thing… I miss those days when you, Yanagi-senpai, and I went out of
high school every afternoon to play at the arcade — said Maki while leaning on the
railing and looking at the winter sky.

—The feeling is mutual, Maki.

School had come to an end, and I was on a train with Tachibana-san.

The two of us headed to a soccer stadium. The Japan national team was going to play
a friendly match, because it was not an official match, tickets could easily be purchased
at convenience stores.

Hayasaka-san was going to join us later, this would be our final test to see if the three
of us can have a good time together without any problems in between.

—Tachibana-san, what are you doing?

—I want to check something. — I answered as she picked up my phone.

—Besides you and Hayasaka-san, I don’t have any other girl’s contact… Except for my
sister.

—I’m an open-minded girlfriend, I’m not going through your contact list.

—What are you doing then?

—Shirou-kun, why do you only listen to girls’ songs?

—Female voices have the ability to reach high notes. And I like that.

—Every time you talk about other girls… you make my heart ache…

I discovered that Tachibana-san had launched the music subscription app on my

phone and was deleting albums and songs by female artists from my library one after
another.

—From now on, whenever you want to listen to a woman’s songs, you’ll ask my
permission first.

—Don’t you think you’re being a little strict?

—Do you understand? Idol songs are strictly forbidden.

—Do you suspect that I’m in love with them?

—Hmm, I’m going to check your contacts.

Didn’t you used to be an open-minded girlfriend?

Tachibana-san checked my phone book, and when she didn’t find what she was
looking for, she handed it back to me.

—You don’t have that college girl’s phone number written down somewhere else,
right?

—No, and I told you she’s just my co-worker.

—Do you want me to dye my hair?

—No. I like you just the way you are.

—Okay.

Tachibana-san shakes my hand. Then, without saying anything, she lightly steps on my
slippers with her moccasin. She seems to want to say something, but something stops
her. Likewise, I would like to ask her what’s going on, but I ended up doing nothing
but hold that desire inside of me. Finally, the train arrives at a station with several lines
and Hayasaka-san gets on. The train carriage we were in had also been arranged
beforehand. Since we were far away from the school, the girls were sitting one on each
side of me without fear of anyone seeing us.

—I already checked Shirou-kun’s phone.

—Thank you!
Both girls give each other thumbs up through me. It’s good that they’re getting along.
Or so I thought, until the inevitable happened…

—Tachibana-san, your hand. — Hayasaka-san said while looking at my hand

intertwined with Tachibana-san’s. — Have you forgotten our rule?

—… You can take Shirou-kun’s other hand if you want, Hayasaka-san, it’s free.

—Even so, I want to object.

Since we were on a train, we couldn’t create a bad image in public about a guy holding
hands with two girls. Because we were on the train, creating the perverse image of a
high school boy holding hands with two high school girls next to him was something
we absolutely mustn’t do. Or that’s what Hayasaka-san was trying to explain.

But on the other hand, Tachibana-san refused to want to let go of me, which caused
her to hold my hand tighter. This provoked Hayasaka-san’s fury, and she tried to make
Tachibana-san’s hand let go of mine.

—Stop it, Hayasaka-san!

—No! It’s not fair! Well… If you’re not going to let go, then I’ll do the same.

As a result, Hayasaka-san ended up taking my hand, and since I was aiming to fulfill
the wishes of both girls, I unquestioningly gave in to their wishes… Although that little
scene caused the rest of the passengers not to watch. They were all office workers on
their way home, and judging by their expressions, they looked a little confused by the
scene the three of us were having.

Faced with this fact, Tachibana-san decided to think of a way out that would stop
arousing suspicion at our strange relationship.

—… Onii-chan.

Onii-chan…? Oh, I get it, so she’s trying to make people think we’re family and that’s
why she held my hand.

—Onii-chan, I love you. — Tachibana-san said while pressing her body against me.

Hayasaka-san watched that scene, and puffed her cheeks, clearly, she didn’t want to be
left behind, so she decided to also play along with Tachibana-san’s game.

—Ki — Kirishima onii-chan! Me too!

—… What kind of girl calls her onii-chan by her last name?

At that answer from Tachibana-san, Hayasaka-san turned red and pressed her face
into my body trying to hide her embarrassment. After that, the train ride was a little
quieter. I thought that at any moment, that suffocating tension in the atmosphere
would go away. But I was wrong, things clearly got worse.

It happened in the dusk when I was walking through the crowd of people towards the
stadium.

—Tachibana-san has been flirting with you at school! So, it should stop now!

—Hayasaka-san, ever since you’ve been with Shirou-kun you haven’t stopped using
your body to keep him close to you.

—Don’t talk about me like I’m a slut.

—Oh, so you’re not?

As usual, the fights continued to be present. It’s a pity, I had hoped that there would
be an atmosphere where the three of us would have fun, but clearly Hayasaka-san was
very overwhelmed.

—It’s not fair. I only have Kirishima-kun, instead you’re still seeing Yanagi-senpai…
Uhm… I mean… I… I… I’m really sorry. I didn’t mean it like that…

Hayasaka-san’s words were like a bucket of cold water for the three of us. The fourth
person we had been trying so hard to ignore appeared out of nowhere above us. That
presence brought everything crashing down, making reality hit us in the face.

—It’s okay, Hayasaka-san. What you said is true. — Tachibana-san replied.

The cold of winter, the wave of people heading to the stadium, the white lights on the
street, this whole environment that felt alive and moving at a high speed, suddenly
came to a standstill, and as if painting a picture that is still fresh, the colors start to
dissolve from around us.
We didn’t know what to do from now on, or how to take up this appointment. Those
words reminded us how stupid our relationship truly was…

—I’m looking forward to the game, aren’t you? — I said, trying to raise my spirits.

I tried my best to pretend that nothing had happened. But Tachibana-san didn’t seem
to want to just hide it anymore. So, she let go of my hand and apologized to me.

—I’m sorry, Shirou-kun… The truth is, I’m still seeing Shun-kun.

The look on her face was clear, she didn’t know what to make of her feelings.

—I did something terrible to Shun-kun, I felt too guilty. So, I just couldn’t leave things
like that with him.

Even though Yanagi-senpai saw Tachibana-san and I kissing on the stage in front of
everyone. He said that he wasn’t going to tell his parents anything, but he wanted to
continue to be with her for a while longer.

It’s fair that Yanagi-senpai is angry with us and despises us, but, his feelings of love for
Tachibana-san still remain strong. And with this, he is just trying to stop being in love
with her.

I can’t imagine the sentimental conflict he must be going through.

—You don’t have to apologize, I’ve done horrible things to senpai too.

After that, my feeling of excitement has completely dissolved. Instead, the feeling of
guilt and pain that I felt after the school festival came back to me. I didn’t know what
to do anymore.

—I’m sorry, Tachibana-san, I said something I shouldn’t have.

—Hayasaka-san, how come you know that about me and Shun-kun?

—We’re still playing indoor soccer together… But it’s not all your fault, if I’m still by
Kirishima-kun’s side, it’s because of you. You don’t just think you’ve hurt Yanagi-
senpai, but me too, right? That’s why you let me share Kirishima-kun with you. I know
exactly what you’re going through, and I’m grateful for that. That’s why, I don’t think
it’s all your fault… All three of us, we’re all responsible for this.
After that, Hayasaka-san let go of my hand while looking at the crowd.

—Hey, Tachibana-san. I think it would be better if the three of us don’t spend

Christmas Eve together.

—Yes, I think it’s for the best.

The final test to see if the three of us could spend time together without any problems
had failed. We simply spent what time we had left together. The soccer game turned
into a time when the three of us were digesting everything that had happened. We
looked like the walking dead around the many people who were screaming with
excitement about the game. Each of us was absorbed in our own world and with no
expressions on our faces. It was very difficult to determine what was going through
our minds.

—I don’t like that. It’s our last date, and I don’t want it to be something depressing. I
want it to be something fun, and nice to remember. It would be unfortunate to be with
the person I like and not enjoy the time with him. — Hayasaka-san said during the
break in the game. — I’ll go get a drink.

—I’ll go with you.

Both girls got up and went to buy drinks. They were probably thinking of something
that would be fun to do. Which is ironic, since the more they use their brains, the more
clumsy they are.

After several minutes, they both return with drinks in hand.

—Here you go, Kirishima-kun.

Hayasaka-san and Tachibana-san sat down at the same time, looked at their glasses
for a moment, and with a determined look nodded, and sipped the contents in one
gulp, after putting the glass down, they put a pained expression on their face.

I looked at my glass and began to doubt the contents, but decided not to pay much
attention, and took a sip. The moment I swallowed the liquid, I knew exactly what it
was.

—Hey, this is beer!

These girls are willing to do anything to have fun…

When I started working at the restaurant, I learned that not everyone gets drunk when
they drink alcohol. Some people get sleepy, some people get depressed, and in my case,
I get a headache.

—My vision… It’s starting to distort.

But in the case of Hayasaka-san and Tachibana-san, they were both very drunk.

Quite childish behaviors and out-of-place remarks were being uttered left and right.
As soon as the game was over, we left the stadium and headed for the train station. But
as expected, more problems arose.

Hayasaka-san and Tachibana-san were arguing with each other again, one Tachibana-
san was hiding behind my body like a frightened child begging for help from an
aggressive Hayasaka-san.

But even I am not so reckless to get involved in an argument between two drunken
girls.

—I’m not doing anything, Akane-chan is the one cheating! — Tachibana-san expresses
while using me as a shield. — It’s not my fault that Shirou-kun wants me and wants to
be with me.

—Silly excuses… Maybe your promise with Kirishima-kun when you were children
prevents you from other men touching you, but if there was no such thing, you would
have already been with other men and Kirishima-kun would be all over me instead of
you!

—A—Akane-chan, you dummy〜!!!!

—You’re the dummy!!!

Hayasaka-san hits me with her body, using me as the object that will receive all the
blows for Tachibana-san. And naturally, the girl who used me as a shield, hid behind
my back as she vents against her rival.
Even in a fight between the two of them, I’m the idiot who takes the blows.

—Akane-chan is using her body now! That’s how you seduced Shirou-kun!

—Don’t talk about me like I’m a slut!

—It’s because that’s what you are, you’re always like that with Shirou-kun.

—Oh… It’s not my fault that Hikari is too shy to want to do such a thing with Kirishima-
kun. That’s why that college girl was laughing at you calling you ‘the girlfriend who
won’t let him have sex’.

—It’s Shirou-kun’s fault! Yes, I’m ashamed, but… I wouldn’t mind doing it if he makes
me. I’ve been preparing a lot for it… You know?

At Tachibana-san’s words, both girls turned to look at me at the same time… Oh no,
I’m going to be put in another difficult situation again…

—Shirou-kun, I’m not a girlfriend who won’t let you have sex, right?

—Kirishima-kun, why don’t you? Everyone does it. Let’s go have sex.

These girls are so drunk that they keep saying incoherent things. They pulled both my
arms, and shake me back and forth trying to get me to go with one of them. My head
hurts, and my vision starts to blur.

Still, I have to get these two girls home properly. With that in mind, we started walking.
But things took such unexpected turns that… The three of us ended up going to a love
hotel.

I could hear Hamanami’s nagging in my head, telling me just how stupid I really was…
I turned on the shower faucet and let the water run over my head, causing the
shampoo suds to drip down the drain. The spacious bathtub and the many amenities
in the room were only a prelude to what we were about to do.

At first, I thought this was simply a crazy and absurd decision made under the
influence of alcohol by two girls who did not have full use of reason. I can even assure
you that I saw a rather unusual tension between the two of them when they were
bathing together in the whirlpool.

After that they came out of the bath with a bathrobe on and got into bed while
watching very explicit content on the TV. I was sitting on the couch as I tried to analyze
everything that was happening. Was this a test? Was it really going to happen? I was
looking for hidden messages, and nothing was far from the truth, Both Hayasaka-san
and Tachibana-san were serious when they both contacted their families and said they
would stay at each other’s house.

And of course, they were no longer called “Hikari-chan” or “Akane-chan”. The

honorifics again took presence among their vocabularies and they referred to each
other by their surnames. In other words, the effect of alcohol has disappeared from
their behavior. Many doubts arose in my head. What happened to the rule of not going
all the way? Do they no longer trust each other? It seems crazy to me that they both
want to do this at the same time. I guess there is no specific reason. I decided to forget
about it and turned off the shower faucet. I cleaned my body, put on my underwear
and then my bathrobe. I dried my hair and returned to the bedroom.

The lights were dimmed, and both girls were tucked into bed under the comforter
covered up to their heads. I think the side effects of the alcohol started to take hold of
them and they’ve fallen asleep… In that case, I’ll sleep on the couch. The heater is set
to a very high temperature, and I don’t think I’ll catch a cold sleeping without a
blanket.

—Shirou-kun, where are you going? It’s your turn to be in the middle. — Tachibana-
san said while grabbing my arm.
—It’s okay, I can…

—I don’t want you to pretend that you’re happy with sleeping on the couch all night.
Or do you really intend to tell me that you’re satisfied with that?

As soon as she said those words, I had no choice but to crawl into the bed. Once inside,
both Hayasaka-san and Tachibana-san took off their bathrobes, and I could tell that
they were only wearing their undergarments. Everything was so tight that I could
touch their bodies.

—Are you sure you want to do this?

—Yes. We are your girlfriends after all. — Hayasaka-san replied.

—But in circumstances like this…

—Does it seem strange to you that it’s the three of us? Maybe you’re right to think so.
But we’ve also been abstaining from our desires for a long time, haven’t we? So, why
act or pretend like this shouldn’t be a normal thing?

Hayasaka-san poked her head out of the comforter, and turned up the lighting in the
room, causing the dim atmosphere to disappear.

—Tachibana-san, let’s teach Kirishima-kun properly.

—… I agree.

Both of them got up, and knelt in front of me, revealing their bodies.

—I—It’s a little more embarrassing than I imagined. — Hayasaka-san said, turning her
head to the side.

—Y—Yes… Me too. — Tachibana-san replied, hiding her breasts and with a red face.

—If you’re so embarrassed, you don’t have to…

—No! I… I want you to see me.

Tachibana-san’s eyes dart in all directions around the room. She is very embarrassed,
but her feelings of love are stronger. And on the other hand, Hayasaka-san was still
imposing without covering any part of her body.

—I’ve been preparing for this moment. It takes a lot of courage to have you see me like
this now.

The type of lingerie they both wore, was very provocative, the kind I wouldn’t expect
two girls their age to wear.

—Tachibana-san, lately I’ve been wearing this kind of underwear all the time. That’s
why the girls chickened out on me in the locker room when I was changing out of my
PE clothes. And so did you, because you were expecting to do this with Kirishima-kun
at any time, right?

—Yes…

—I’m embarrassed too, but I’m willing to make this happen. There’s nothing wrong
with admitting that you feel shy, but it’s for the sake of pleasing the person we like.
And that’s why we are here.

Hayasaka-san approaches me on all fours and whispers in my ear.

—Kirishima-kun, surely, you’re thinking that by doing this, you can atone for your sins
for everything that’s happened, right?

Hayasaka-san’s expression becomes increasingly sensual.

—Both me and Tachibana-san are broken.

I looked at Tachibana-san, although she was still adopting her coy pose, her eyes had
become very cold. She seemed to despise the idea of me making so many excuses to
not do this with them, even though they had been trying so hard to want to please me.

—Hey, what do you want, Kirishima-kun?

Hayasaka-san asked while whispering in my ear again.

—If you won’t be a man of words. Break up with me now.

After those words, I got up, and slipped my hand into her underwear as I kissed her.
I chose Hayasaka-san for the simple reason that she was the closest to me. While
holding her waist, she remained on her knees with her legs spread and my other hand
inside her underwear.

—Kirishima-kun, doing that, and in this position?

She had been very surprised that I had touched her like that and so suddenly. But after
a few seconds she relaxed. I could feel the warmth and wetness on my fingertips. I
started to move my fingers slowly, making them wetter and wetter. Hayasaka-san
closes her eyes and lets out a sweet sigh as she wiggles her hips.

—This… This is what I always wanted… To be with Kirishima-kun in a love hotel… And
for him to be inside of me…

I pulled my hands out of Hayasaka-san’s underwear, and the liquid on my fingers was
stringy.

—Don’t stop…

—Do you want to go all the way?

—Yes, but…

Hayasaka-san leans on me as if she’s on the defensive, and while hugging me, she
turned to look at Tachibana-san.

—I’ll go first.

Hayasaka-san’s eyes had a slightly triumphant tinge. Their gazes met and sparks
seemed to fly. However, Tachibana-san accepted her request with a dissatisfied
expression. She could do nothing else, except just watch from a short distance. She sat
on the ground while grabbing the blanket and hid her body while looking at us
greedily.

I hugged Hayasaka-san’s body. The room was warm, making her body slightly sweaty.
I roughly grabbed her breasts, which were about to pop out in front of her underwear.

—I won’t hold back anymore.

—It’s okay, Kirishima-kun, you got what you had wished for, two girls madly in love
with you and you can now do whatever you want with them.

Hayasaka-san is right, I am in a position where everything is in my favor. From the

beginning I have always tried to seek forgiveness from both of them while enjoying all
carnal desires. Pretending to be unhappy, rather hypocritical, right?

They realized my intentions, and lest it continue to happen, this was the result. Having
two beautiful women as my girlfriends, all because I was indecisive and didn’t make a
decision from the beginning. Now, both Hayasaka-san and Tachibana-san have
allowed me to taste the forbidden fruit, something that I personally could not
deliberately do, even though they are both in love with me, it would be taking
advantage of them, more than I have. I’ve been a complete idiot, but that attitude has
gotten me this far. I unfastened Hayasaka-san’s bra, and slipped my hands in while
playing with her breasts at my whim.

—I won’t take it all off.

—It’s okay, Kirishima-kun… I want you to get excited, I bought these clothes for you…
Ah… You can… Take them off… Aah… Kirishima-kun…

—You don’t have to hold your voice.

I touched her nipples, that made them get hard instantly.

—Kirishima-kun… This feels so… So… So… So good… Aaah…

Drunk with pleasure. Hayasaka-san started to raise her voice and say things she
normally wouldn’t say.

I remembered the cold look Tachibana-san gave me earlier, so I positioned myself in

such a way that Tachibana-san could observe without disdain everything I do to
Hayasaka-san. I grabbed her breasts with my left hand, at the same time slipping my
right hand into her underwear below, and proceeded to make slow movements with
my fingers in Hayasaka-san’s hot and wet area.

Tachibana-san’s expression was indescribable. It was a combination of jealousy,

frustration and curiosity, this while rubbing her thighs. Hayasaka-san, aware of this,
began to pant at a more exaggerated rate.
—Kirishima-kun, you’re amazing… Don’t stop, keep it up, do it harder… Aaah…

Hayasaka-san’s inside is so hot that it’s burning my fingers, not to mention that it also
feels softer than before, my fingers no longer feel like they’re in a tight place.

I was not only pulling my fingers out and putting them back in, I was also moving them
back and forth. Which caused Hayasaka-san’s body to react to the stimulation, and an
indescribable sound starts to generate inside her.

—No, Kirishima-kun… Don’t make that noise… It’s so embarrassing… Aaah…

Her body was getting even sweatier, I started kissing her while sucking her tongue and
continued touching her whole body at my whim.

—Aaah… Kirishima-kun… I… I am Kirishima-kun’s toy…

Hayasaka-san was really enjoying showing Tachibana-san how I was touching her and
doing whatever I wanted with her body. Usually she felt defeated by Tachibana-san,
she even felt guilt because Tachibana-san agreed to share me with her. But not now,
now she did not feel guilt or remorse, Hayasaka-san felt like a winner.

—Hayasaka-san, stick out your tongue more.

Honestly, it didn’t make me happy at all that Tachibana-san was still in contact with
Yanagi-senpai, let alone that she hid from me the fact that they walked hand in hand.
So this was my way of getting back at her.

She may bring up reasons like her family situation with Yanagi-senpai’s, or the fact
that we did something much worse to Yanagi-senpai that day on stage. Or maybe she’ll
be able to act like it’s no big deal. But she was also the one who has asked me for
honesty and openness. So, now it’s my turn to show her how I feel about Hayasaka-
san.

—H—Hey… You two… I think you are overdoing it… — expressed Tachibana-san with
much hesitation chastising herself from watching what we were doing.

Tachibana-san is a girl who has a tendency to be forced to do things she is

embarrassed or doesn’t want to do. So, deep down she feels very excited about this.
And that’s evident from the frustrated look on her face, her reddened cheeks, and her
slender fingers wiggling in her underwear hidden under the sheets. When I move my
fingers violently in Hayasaka-san’s underwear, Tachibana-san’s fingers replicate such
an act with the same violence.

The room was hot and humid. The perfect environment for the three of us to indulge
in perverse pleasures. The characteristic sound made by Hayasaka-san’s secret and
special place becomes more intense, but not only that, that same sound was also mixed
with those made by Tachibana-san. Making everything feel very lustful.

—No, no, no, no, no… Kirishima-kun, I feel like I’m going to… Aaah… Aaaaah…
Kirishima-kun!!!!

Hayasaka-san leaned forward as her body trembled. Drops start to fall on the sheets
from her underwear. And Tachibana-san, who had been touching herself, also shook
her body at the same time and pulled her body back ecstatically. Three agitated
breaths invade the room. But it wasn’t all over, now the night was only beginning.

—This time I will be the one to make Kirishima-kun feel good. — Hayasaka-san said
as she remained with all her weight on me and an expression of pleasure — I like you
very much, I will use my body to make you feel good.

Hayasaka-san seemed to have lost the use of reason, she started riding on top of me
while rubbing her crotch, and licking me all over. Her sweaty thighs overlapping mine,
at the same time I feel something soft and wet beyond her underwear.

The combination of all these kinds of acts made the inevitable happen, something
grew in my crotch, making clear contact between our parts. This made a strong feeling
of satisfaction invade her body and of course, her eyes showed it.

—Is that what I think it is…? Kirishima-kun, you’re excited, right? It’s because you’re
attracted to me, right?

—Yes. I’m attracted to you, Hayasaka-san.

Hayasaka-san’s messy look is erotic. I feel a great urge to take my desires out on her,
so I press my crotch into hers.

—Aaah… Kirishima-kun… Do you really want to do it?

Hayasaka-san slightly lifts her body and starts to move her hips. Our crotches collide
with each other, and the act of rubbing became intense. Hayasaka-san looks at
Tachibana-san and smiles listlessly, in turn, Tachibana-san looks angry, but continues
to wiggle her fingers.

—Kirishima-kun, make me feel better, make me feel better with my body.

Hayasaka-san comes closer to me and kisses me. I was so excited by the rubbing of our
bodies that my mind was clouding. I just wanted to keep experiencing this feeling, I
deliberately stuck out my tongue, Hayasaka-san took advantage of the moment and
started to suck it hard. We were both very sweaty and our body fluids were mixing.

I grabbed her breasts again and squeezed them harder. Hayasaka-san moans in a high
pitched and lovely voice. Sweat starts to slide down her cheek and falls on my chest,
and my underwear became wet from the liquid that has been leaking from Hayasaka-
san’s crotch.

—Don’t hold back, Kirishima-kun, do whatever you want with me.

I was doing everything that crossed my mind in Hayasaka-san’s body. Both she and I
were at our limit, she just kept panting and moving her hips. Until at one point, she
couldn’t take it anymore…

—Hayasaka-san, I… I’m at my limit…

—Kirishima-kun, I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you!

Hayasaka-san’s whole body was trembling as she screamed… As was I. I had cum in
my underwear, all the pleasure I felt made me fall back on the bed limply.

—This… It was amazing… I keep thinking of you, Kirishima-kun…

Hayasaka-san was in a complete state of shock. And her expression was simply sexy.
Her mouth was half open, and with wet hair sticking to her cheeks.

And I was so dizzy that I couldn’t think of or say anything.

—You enjoyed it too, didn’t you Kirishima-kun? That makes me happy… That’s proof
of it…

Hayasaka-san puts her hand inside my underwear, with empty eyes, and then licks
that same hand that had traces of my happiness.
—I want you to put this inside me.

—What?

—Don’t hold back… Do it.

Despite how weak I felt, I could perfectly understand that what Hayasaka-san said was
something out of the ordinary.

—If Kirishima-kun gets inside me, it will be something that would make me very
happy. I’m sure I fell madly in love with you to the point of no return, and I wouldn’t
have eyes for any other guy.

Hayasaka-san’s eyes denoted madness. So, it wasn’t just words, and she began to touch
my body with an ecstatic expression.

—I know that with you, I will feel very good, because I like you very much. So, I want
to do it with you… You, don’t you want to do it too?

I imagined what it would be like to do it, what it would be like to enter inside
Hayasaka-san, to feel her insides, to embrace her hot and wet body very tightly. To kiss
her beautiful lips and be with each other. That would feel like one of the greatest
pleasures.

—I’ll fall more in love with you, Kirishima-kun. I will be crazy and lost for you. — She
said as she pressed her crotch into mine again. — I know you will love it, because you
have shown me that you really like me, that I turn you on. We are definitely right for
each other.

Hayasaka-san starts to move her hips again, perhaps imagining what comes next.

—Kirishima-kun, Kirishima-kun… Aah… Aaaah… This… This feels amazing… I’m so

happy, I want to feel Kirishima-kun inside me, I want you inside me, I want to go crazy,
I want to feel you very deep inside me…!

Hayasaka-san put her hand on her underwear, and slid it to the side. There was no
stopping what was about to come, and if I pulled back, I was going to hurt her badly.

—… That’s enough.
A cold voice echoed in the feverish room. It was Tachibana-san, she was holding
Hayasaka-san’s arm tightly.

—Enough is enough!

—No! I will definitely do it with Kirishima-kun!

But Hayasaka-san didn’t flinch at Tachibana-san’s clear anger. She was like a spoiled
child that was having her cookie taken away from her. At this, she continued to ignore
Tachibana-san’s request, and proceeded to take my underwear, and move it down, but
before it happened completely… A snapping sound was heard in the room.

Tachibana-san was so furious that she slapped Hayasaka-san. That brought me back
to reality too, and I couldn’t help but worry if everything would get out of control next,
but Hayasaka-san started laughing while holding her cheek.

—I knew it, I knew from the beginning that we weren’t going to go all the way the
moment we walked in here… And it’s because you want to be the first, isn’t it,
Tachibana-san? I know… I know you go through the same thing as me. You know that
you won’t be able to forget Kirishima-kun as soon as you do, you won’t be able to leave
him for anything in the world. And much less, you won’t want to share him with
anyone. Right, Tachibana-san? I know you think like that, and it’s because… I would
do the same thing too.
The sun was up, and we were going straight home on the first train out of the station.
There was no one else on the train carriage, and the only noise we could hear was the
wheels spinning at high speed on the tracks. The sky began to turn white, and
conversations between us were scarce. We just stared out the window.

After last night, we all calmed down and reflected on what had happened. Tachibana-
san apologized to Hayasaka-san for slapping her, while Hayasaka-san and I apologized
to Tachibana-san for indulging in immoral pleasure in front of her. Our actions have
consequences, and those were two other rules added to this relationship. The first was
to prohibit alcohol. I could already see that both girls are not qualified to handle those
damn drinks.

And the second, as expected, was to prohibit any act that invites carnal acts. This was
suggested by Tachibana-san, neither I nor Hayasaka-san could protest her request.
And since we did whatever we wanted in front of her without any remorse, a rule of
equality was imposed. Only one more perverted thing would be allowed to happen,
but only with Tachibana-san.

With those points on the table. No one said anything else, we each showered
separately, put on suitable clothes that would not invite arousing obscene desires, and
went to bed at a distance far enough away from each other. When we woke up in the
morning, we just believed that everything that had happened last night was just a
dream.

—I guess we don’t have to force this to continue anymore. — said Tachibana-san as

she approached the station where she was going to get off.

—I agree. — replied Hayasaka-san with a languid expression. — If something like last

night happens again, we’ll end up fighting each other.

—Then, do you agree that Shirou-kun should make a decision before Christmas?

—Yes, that’s how it should be.

—Good. This is where I get off.

The train stopped, and Tachibana-san got up from her seat. Before she headed for the
door, she looked at me with an expression on her face of wanting to say something,
but in the end, she turned her back on me and got off. The doors closed and the train
started moving again.
—You’ve made an important decision quickly.

—Yes… You know something, Kirishima-kun? I’ll cry if you don’t choose me.

—And now you’ve just added a whole lot of pressure on me now…

—Hehe…

It’s no laughing matter for me. I was given the choice of who I’m going to spend
Christmas with. Someone will be heartbroken, and it gives me a headache just thinking
about it.

—Relax, I know you’ll end up choosing Tachibana-san.

—I like you very much, Hayasaka-san.

—But your favorite person is Tachibana-san. That’s why you try to calmly resolve the
situation at her house, right? Even last night, when you heard that Tachibana-san was
still in contact with Yanagi-senpai, you weren’t surprised at all… I know… I know that
you’re still in contact with him, even after what happened at the festival.
School was over, and I was in Hayasaka Akane’s room talking to her. Kirishima is busy
with his part-time job, so I feel like she called me over to drown her sorrows. Akane is
one of the few friends I have, and she invited me here promising me tea and sweets, I
have a weakness for those two things, so I had no choice but to accept.

—What about you and Yanagi-kun?

—He asks me a lot of questions about my relationship with Tachibana-san. Sometimes

I don’t know what to answer, and I just listen to him.

It seems Yanagi-kun tends to call Akane at night sometimes. Imagining Akane

nervously talking to the guy she likes in her pajamas after her night shower is kind
of… Cute.

When a man talks about romance with a girl who is not his girlfriend, and tells her he
is heartbroken, it is a subtle invitation to ask if she will be there for him when he can’t
take it anymore.

—So, what are you going to do with Kirishima?

—Huh? What?

Akane gets nervous and her teacup starts to shake. I seemed to have caught her off
guard.

—W—What about Kirishima-kun? I… I haven’t told you anything about him, have I
Aya-chan?

—But you like him?

—How do you know?

—I’m not that stupid, Akane.

At my words, Akane gave up and told me everything that has happened so far. I’m a
little surprised by everything she told me. I had limited knowledge about what was
going on in her love life, but I never imagined that she would go to the extent of sharing
it with Tachibana.

—I… I’ve been thinking about forgetting Kirishima-kun…

—Why?

—Because Kirishima-kun won’t choose me. Do you know how painful it is to wait for
someone who’s not for you? There’s no point in liking him anymore…

—And you’re sure about that?

—I’m just forcing an impossible relationship. Kirishima-kun loves Tachibana-san very

much. And my feelings are hurting more and more when I realize that… So… I have no
choice but to forget about it.

—Hmm, in that case, I’ll give you a test, and we’ll see if you’re ready to forget him.

—Sounds interesting.

Akane showed mysterious motivation and clenched her fists.

—Give me your phone.

—Why?

—I’m going to delete Kirishima-kun’s phone number.

—No ~! I still have to be in contact with him to find out what he will decide! — she
replied while hiding her phone.

Well, she has a point to make. I looked down at her desk, and saw the printed copy of
the survey about choosing the career she wanted to study, but there were no specific
names of the universities she wanted to go to.

—Kirishima said he wanted to go to college in Tokyo because he couldn’t afford to live

on his own… Hey, Akane, you should go to a college far away from here. — I said as I
took a pen and went to the desk.
I tried to write the name of a university based in Kyoto, but again, Akane resisted that
idea.

—Don’t resist, Akane. The farther away you are, the less you will be able to see him,
and the easier it will be to forget him…

—Then he will forget me too! I… I can’t go that far away, I don’t have that much money…
And I don’t think I can live on my own either…

—Hmph…

I glanced around her room again, and my attention landed on a keychain of a game
character that was on the shelf. The design was very nice, but I’m sure Akane is not
the kind of person who plays those kinds of games.

—What’s that?

—Ah, it’s a gift from Kirishima-kun, he won it in the game room.

I got up, and walked towards the keychain, and tried to throw it in the trash can. But…

—Stop!

Akane grabbed my arm with both hands.

—Why do you want to do something terrible? It’s a keychain containing memories of

Kirishima-kun!

Despite having uttered her wishes of wanting to forget Kirishima, attempts to do so

have been a total failure. I had noticed that under her pillow was the movie ticket she
was planning to go with Kirishima, and as soon as I tried to approach her, she growled
at me, while clinging to that ticket with all her might. I had grown tired of struggling
so much, so we sat back down and had tea.

—… Akane, do you really want to give up Kirishima?

—Y—Yes.

That’s what she says, I don’t know what to believe, but maybe she wants to do it her
way.
—You see… I’m aware of the kind of body I have, and the way other men look at me…

—It’s a no-brainer.

—A—Aya-chan!

Akane’s face turns red. She felt embarrassed to continue the conversation, but I urged
her to continue.

—So, to overcome that fear, I started working part-time at a place where a lot of guys
go.

—What kind of job?

—A Maid Cafe.

—Well, it’s a very classic job.

—What do you mean by that?

Well, let’s just say that those kinds of places don’t have the same relevance as they
used to. And everything seems to point out that Akane hasn’t told Kirishima that she’s
working in a place like that.

—I’m a little dependent on Kirishima-kun.

—A little is not the term I would use.

—I always get help from him, so I want to start fending for myself. I can’t keep relying
on him to always be there to save me.

If Akane could eliminate her aversion to men who only want something from her body,
she would have a wider range of options in terms of love and would stop being in love
with Kirishima.

—But, I’m not sure I need to go that far.

I put my cup down on the table and stood up.

—I don’t think Akane will lose to Tachibana.

—Huh?

—Well, I’m going home. It’s been a hard day and I’m tired.

—S—Sorry…

—Don’t worry, I haven’t had fun in a long time.

I got ready to go home, put on my coat, and tried to leave the room, but Akane pulled
my sleeves preventing me from leaving.

—Umm, hey, Aya-chan… I’d like to know, what was the result of my test?

—You failed.
Until now I have been quite conscious about love, and always with clear intentions. I
have not let my mind be poisoned by the image that society tries to impose on us. I
keep being guided by what I think is right, and I came to think that I was being sincere.
Falling in love, planning a future, imagining and acting depending on how my partner
feels, all always according to what my vision of love was… But now I don’t have a clear
point of view anymore, Hayasaka-san and Tachibana-san keep imposing their ideas on
me, my path started to fork, and I no longer have the confidence in knowing which
way to go. I no longer have the initiative. I have no control over anything. And it wasn’t
just Hayasaka-san and Tachibana-san who were responsible. There was another
person behind it all…

—You work in a very nice place… Can we talk, Kirishima? — asked Yanagi-senpai.

It was late at night. When my shift was over, I went out to the alley to take out the
garbage, and he was waiting for me. I had no choice but to accept. So we both took the
train back to the station closest to our home, and decided to stop at a donut store that
was open until midnight. This was where Maki, Yanagi-senpai and I would come to eat
back when we were studying together. It’s interesting how life takes many turns, now
we’re both here, alone late at night.

—I suppose you’ll order the usual, Kirishima?

—Yes, I’ll pay my share.

—Good.

We sat across from each other in the back of the store, made our orders, and after a
few minutes someone brings us our food. I didn’t know what to say, so I took a donut
and popped it in my mouth.

—Everything okay Kirishima?

—Yeah… Hey, I’m sorry about that time.

After I kissed Tachibana-san on the stage of the school festival. That same night
Yanagi-senpai asked me to go to a park not far away. He had been standing there,
under a street lamp, the light illuminated his face very dimly, and the expression on
his face was hard to describe. He had asked me how long I had been secretly in a
relationship with Tachibana-san. As soon as I told him that it all started at summer
camp, he said something to himself, and let out a punch to my face, causing me to fall
to the ground on my buttocks, and with a cut on my lips.

The situation did not escalate any further, except that the punch did not seem to have
made his anger and frustration diffuse. He had a dejected look on his face, he was very
upset with himself for hitting me. Yanagi-senpai is not the type of person who likes to
hit people. And I had pushed for him to be in that position. I thought he would feel
better after taking it out on me, but that wasn’t the case at all. He just said that he felt
like an idiot because despite what happened, he still loved Tachibana-san. And since
that day, I occasionally have small conversations with him. That’s why I knew that
Tachibana-san was still seeing him.

While I was eating my donut, Yanagi-senpai was drinking coffee with a rather haggard
face. Senpai had moved to another school some time ago, and it turned out to be near
the bar where I worked, that’s why he was waiting for me this whole time.

—I’ll tell you something, Kirishima… In a corner of my mind, I haven’t stopped

thinking about what to do to separate Hikari-chan from you. I’ve devoted myself to her
more than I ever had before. And as a result, I was finally able to hold her hand.

—I know.

—Did she tell you?

—No, one of my co-workers saw you the other day, and she told me.

Whenever I see Yanagi-senpai’s face, I see someone handsome, who could have any
girl he wanted. And when I imagine the scene of Tachibana-san holding his hand, it
hurts me to such an extent that it makes my heart ache.

I feel a hateful urge to call her right now and ask for explanations as to why she did
that, to complain, to yell at her, to show her how that makes me feel. I’m drowning in
this selfish feeling.

—I’m taking advantage of her feelings of guilt… After what happened, she came to
apologize. I know you are aware of the family conventions involved in our relationship.
At first I thought it was unfair. But she recognized me for the first time as a human
being, she saw me differently than other guys.

Yanagi-senpai put down the coffee cup and leaned back in his seat, scratched his head
and continued talking.

—I know Hikari-chan is confused and suffering from her feelings of love for you, guilt
and sympathy for me. But I have no choice but to keep exploiting that. I know it’s very
cowardly of me, I know it will make her suffer more… But it’s my only recourse.

Indeed, the festival incident made Tachibana-san’s feelings of grief generate other
kinds of feelings towards Yanagi-senpai. But… If she were to stabilize her feelings
again, she knows that he wouldn’t stand a chance against her. And it is for that reason
that he wants to continue to exploit this resource, to arouse more feelings of affection
for him.

—Kirishima, Hikari-chan is your first love, right?

—Yes.

—And the promise you made to each other when you were children, that’s the reason
why she didn’t touch men other than Kirishima, right?

—… Yes.

—And that’s why you think that I don’t stand a chance against Hikari-chan? Do you
think that because of that promise, no one can take your first love away from you? And
just because of that fact, I’m going to have to give up… Right? Well no… I don’t want to
do that, I’ll do anything to take Tachibana Hikari away from you.

—… Senpai

—The following weekend I invited Hikari-chan to play futsal.

—Did she agree to go?

—No, she denied my proposal… However, she say she would go if you go. I had no
choice but to accept it. So, I want you to go.
—Has something changed between the two of you?

—No… — Yanagi-senpai answered as he leaned forward and stared into my eyes —

Kirishima, come watch me.

—What?

—I said… Come watch me sink into my misery, Kirishima Shirou.

It was Saturday morning, and I went to the rooftop of a large building near the city
center to attend a futsal match organized by Yanagi-senpai. At the venue was Yanagi-
senpai together with Tachibana-san. She was wearing a white sweater and her hair
was tied up in a straight bun. Around them were many other people who are Yanagi-
senpai’s friends, except there were not many girls. Among them, two that I know,
Hayasaka-san, and…

—… Why are you here?

—They told me that there was a possibility that they might not have enough people,
so they invited me. I honestly didn’t want to come to this place…

—And that’s why they called Yoshimi-kun, not you.

—And THAT’S WHY I’M COMING IN HIS PLACE! My Yoshimi in a place like this…! This
place is like a potential hypocenter! I can’t expose him to a place where he’s filled with
your unhealthy vibrations!

—“My Yoshimi”, huh? You sound just like Tachibana-san, Hamanami.

—No, no, I’m not like her~!

I looked around and made eye contact with Hayasaka-san and she gave me a little
wave from afar.

Tachibana-san had been introduced to everyone as the daughter of a business partner

of the company run by Yanagi-senpai’s parents, so in this place, she is not my
girlfriend, nor his fiance. It was a kind of unspoken agreement between gentlemen to
pry in a situation like this. Tachibana-san even though she understood the situation,
her expression did not give the slightest hint of what she thought about it, so it was a
mystery.

Clearly, senpai was taking advantage of the situation in being in an environment where
he feels comfortable and is surrounded by his group of friends, so he obviously had a
total monopoly on Tachibana-san, and spent a lot of time with her, even to the point of
deliberately choosing her as his teammate.

—This is the first time I’ve seen Tachibana-senpai touching a man other than you.
Yanagi-senpai is really trying hard to be noticed.

Tachibana-san, who was warming up with Yanagi-senpai, their bodies were in contact
with each other.

—Kirishima-senpai, are you okay?

—Yeah, why do you ask?

—The expression you have on your face is as if you just witnessed the worst possible
thing that exists in this whole wide world.

I think Hamanami is exaggerating, there’s nothing wrong with someone stretching

with another person, that’s precisely what I’m doing with her.

Although I suppose it’s normal for people to fear losing something they had before.
There’s a name for that, and it’s called the retention effect. And it’s written in the love
notebook.

—It seems that Tachibana-senpai is not the only one having a good time. — She said
as she turned her head towards Hayasaka-san.

She was also stretching with another guy, judging by his appearance, I could bet he’s
a college guy. And she seems to be enjoying it a lot.

—No, Hayasaka-san always comes here, surely she must know that guy by now.

—But don’t you think Hayasaka-senpai is now more open with men than usual? Before
she seemed to be afraid to approach them, and behaved in such a way as if there was
a wall between her and the rest of the guys. But… Now she seems to be different.
—… You think so?

—Yes, they look very intimate.

Oh god, don’t confuse me more than I already am, Hamanami.

—What do you plan to do now, senpai? It looks like Yanagi-senpai has taken the lead,
and now you’re running out of options.

—I don’t know what to do either. I guess I have no choice but to appear disinterested.

—Really?

I guess I have no choice.

—Well, not exactly disinterest, but I think I’ll resort to reverse psychology. If I make
them think it doesn’t matter who they’re with or what they’re doing, it will make them
want to come to me and try hard to get my attention and please me again.

—Um, Senpai, no offense, but… You’re an idiot.

When the training started, the situation was still the same. Tachibana-san was still
near Yanagi-senpai, who was teaching her how to kick the ball.

Being objective, I thought it was a very bold tactic on his part. After all, he is a good
team leader, and Tachibana-san was a novice at this. This created the perfect situation
for the teacher to help the student and get even closer to her. It made his qualities as
a Senpai stand out, and might generate more feelings of interest from Tachibana-san.

I averted my gaze to Hayasaka-san, who was wearing a short-sleeved sweater and

shorts, exposing her arms and thighs. Clearly the vast majority of the men kept staring
at her plump legs and paying attention to how her breasts bounced. And clearly, this
was something she did not dislike at all.

Looking for an escape from the torture my eyes were witnessing, I looked towards the
net in the background, and saw a girl kicking the ball alone at one end of the field.

Her appearance was sullen and expressionless. Judging by her face, I could tell she was
young, a little younger than Hamanami. So I tried to be friendly and approached her.
—Hello, would you like to practice with us?

At my words, the girl turns to us, she was slim, her hair was black and was tied up in
a ponytail.

—Yes, thank you. It’s the first time I participated…

—Us too, do you like futsal?

—No, although I have always practiced in the track team, but I retired in the summer,
and I just stayed at home. But my sister brought me here today to play, so I have no
choice.

She seems to be in junior high school. While the girl and Hamanami were talking, in
my head I kept thinking that she looked quite familiar.

—Oh, sorry, I haven’t introduced myself, I’m Kirishima Shirou, what’s your name?

—I’m Tachibana Miyuki. Tachibana Hikari’s younger sister.

After we had practiced with the ball, we had to take a break before starting the mini-
game. I went to the break room and bought an isotonic drink from the vending
machine.

I looked out the window, and noticed that Yanagi-senpai and Tachibana-san were still
talking. Usually, Tachibana-san is not the kind of girl who likes to talk to a guy for a
long time in public. He knows this weakness on her part very well, and tries to force it
as much as possible. And I can’t do anything about it because I feel guilty because of
everything that happened. While he exploits every little chance he gets, it is accurate
to say that senpai is using dirty tricks in this fight.

In my head there was a hellish struggle about whether to intervene and do something
about it, or just step aside and let everything take its course.

—Tachibana-san’s sister is so cute. — Hayasaka-san said entering the break room and
with a smile on her face.

Miyuki, Tachibana-san’s sister continued to run around the field, because she
practiced athletics, she has good endurance, and the expression on her face still
remains cold even though she is running. Except when she kicks the ball, there she
loses all her charm and it looked like she would have a hard time with such an activity.

—Oh, so she’s not the one you’re looking at. It’s amazing how Tachibana-san is so
popular. I get the impression that mature girls attract the attention of men. —
Hayasaka-san said while standing next to me.

Around Tachibana-san was gathered not only Yanagi-senpai and his friends, but also
other juniors and undergraduates.

—I am reminded of the time I studied with a girl like Tachibana-san, she had an aura
of maturity and impenetrable inaccessibility, she gave the impression that she was not
interested in romantic relationships, and also did not date anyone her age… Then we
found out that she was making out with a school teacher in his car.

Hayasaka-san in no way intends to say that Tachibana-san is like those kind of girls,
but she does convey that image to her.

—Kirishima-kun you don’t seem to be enjoying your jealousy like you usually do.

—Yes… I wonder why.

—You hold on too long, that’s selfish. You should be more emotional, act according to
what you feel. That’s what Tachibana-san and I expect from you… I know it’s hard for
you, that Tachibana-san has started to get along with senpai. — she said as she came
closer to me and hugged me. — It seems it’s not enough for you my dear, tell me, what’s
wrong?

—It’s because… you’re doing the same…

—Oh, so that’s what it is, hehehehe…

Hayasaka-san laughs sexily and pats my head.

—You know I’m not good with boys, so I’m trying to get over it. I’m always getting help
from you, that tends to be annoying to some extent, right? So I’m trying to overcome
that fear, for that reason, I started a part-time job where a lot of guys visit.

That seems to have been paying off, because when guys leer at her or she makes
certain comments, Hayasaka-san takes it as a compliment and tries to enjoy it.

—So I realized that they’re not as bad as I thought, plus, I’m really excited to see how
they react when I touch their shoulders.

—Do you really think it’s a good idea to do that?

—Well… There’s always the risk of someone having the wrong ideas, or forcing me to
do something I don’t want to do. Can you imagine that happening?

Imagine Hayasaka-san being forcibly held down by an older man drinking alcohol
while touching every part with his lust-filled body.

—Hey, Kirishima-kun, would you be upset if I was in that position with another man?

It would be rather hypocritical of me to answer the obvious, as I am the least qualified

to say no.

—I want you to be honest.

—… I would hate it with all my heart.

—Then why don’t you make me even more crazy about you? You know what you have
to do, that act so… So perverse that it would make me lose my mind… There’s no need
to hold back, you can do whatever you want with me.

Hayasaka-san stood on her tiptoes and pressed her body even more into me.

—We are the only ones in this room, you know? — she said whispering in my ear.

I slipped my right hand into Hayasaka-san’s shorts from behind, and groped her over
her underwear.

—You know something? I’m an idiot, because it’s with your kisses, with touching my
body, or by the simple act of you holding my hand, it makes me fall in love with you
that much more. And I like that…

Soon she started to get so wet that I could see even through her underwear. Hayasaka-
san’s body was damp with sweat.
That’s when I started to look at Hayasaka-san the same way all the men were doing
today. Her reddened body from exercise, her exposed thighs and this uniform were
quite a sight for my eyes.

—Kirishima-kun, you can do whatever you want with me.

I continued to touch her body in a specific spot, and that caused her whole body to
tremble, making her also press her face against my chest and then she started making
gasps.

—Kirishima-kun, are you enjoying this?

—I guess this is proof enough that I’m enjoying it.

That’s when something in my crotch perked up, and Hayasaka-san felt it. Making me
smile in satisfaction as well.

—I have to show this to Tachibana-san. I want to make her jealous, after all, that’s the
kind of relationship we have.

With a wild expression on her face, Hayasaka-san lets go of my hand and stands in
front of the window again. I understood what she was trying to do, so I move to her
side, and slip my hand back into her underwear.

Those watching from outside give the impression that Hayasaka-san and I are side by
side watching the court. But I am sure that Tachibana-san will be able to tell what we
are doing because of Hayasaka-san’s ecstatic expressions.

And indeed she did, she looked at us, and we could see from a distance that her
expression immediately became gloomy. So she kept watching us repeatedly while
conversing with Yanagi-senpai.

—Kirishima-kun, no, it’s too embarrassing for me to make that sound…!

I kept touching Hayasaka-san’s crotch while watching Tachibana-san, the

characteristic sound that drives me crazy and embarrasses Hayasaka-san became
more and more intense. Making Hayasaka-san in turn lean forward.

I inserted one of my fingers deeper inside, and that made Hayasaka-san let out a sigh
of pleasure, and as expected, what she was wishing for also came.
—Kirishima-kun! No! Nooo! Stop it!

Finally, Hayasaka-san’s whole body shuddered, and she put her hands on the window
as if she was going to hit them. That’s when Tachibana-san, overcome with jealousy,
kicked the ball with great force, and turned her head away. Everyone around her was
shocked.

On the other hand, Hayasaka-san collapsed on the spot with a lock of hair stuck to her
cheeks from sweat. While smiling with an expression of pleasure, she looked at me
and said something that I really liked.

—Hey, Kirishima-kun… Sharing is a lot of fun.

Tachibana-san and I walked side by side on our way to the train station. After playing
a mini-game with a half-time break. Tachibana-san said she was leaving because she
had piano lesson in the evening.

And in my case, I said I had to work, so I had gone to the locker room to change my
uniform, and go home. But as soon as I got to the elevator, she was waiting for me. That
encounter was not planned at all. As strange as it sounds, we both have very good
timing.

—Miyuki-chan is a very fast girl.

—Yes, she’s used to running.

—And she also seemed very frustrated that she was losing during the match.

—She’s always hated losing, even since she was little. She’s very stubborn, sometimes
she can be a pain in the ass.

—In that respect they are similar.

—That’s enough! I don’t want to talk about this anymore! — Tachibana-san said out
loud. She could no longer hide her anger — I don’t want you to talk about other women
when we are together!

Tachibana-san looked nervous and immediately put her hand on her forehead while
apologizing. She recognized that it was not her own attitude and tried her best to calm
down. So we walked for a long way in silence. She’s getting more and more unstable.

But, I’m glad she did it. And I’m glad Hayasaka-san and I did that act, without it,
Tachibana-san wouldn’t have been jealous, it shows that she still cares about me, it’s
an attitude she doesn’t usually show, and that makes me happy.

—Shirou-kun, isn’t there anything you have to tell me? Be honest… And don’t be
pretentious either.

I didn’t answer her question and remained silent. That made Tachibana-san become
defensive again. Honestly, I find something very beautiful about her when she is like
that.

—I admit it, I get along well with Shun-kun. And I don’t know why I can’t reject him
and turn away from him. I feel the same way you feel about me and Hayasaka-san. I
feel like now I can come to understand him a little bit.

When it comes to love, Tachibana-san was a blank slate. With me it was taking the first
step, then when she already started to get familiar with that feeling, she became so
addicted that, now she even wanted to love another man.

Perhaps the feelings she has for Yanagi-senpai are like my feelings for Hayasaka-san
in being my second favorite. She herself is perplexed by all this change.

—You even… You got to hold Yanagi-senpai’s hand.

—… So that’s what it was. Why didn’t you say anything? I’m your girlfriend, Shirou-
kun, and I did something wrong, I flirted with another guy and I don’t understand why
despite that you don’t get mad. Does it mean that as long as you have Hayasaka-san
too nothing else matters?

—It’s not that… It’s what Yanagi-senpai told me when I left. He made it clear to me
that I’m the one responsible for you being the girl you are now. You’re not afraid of
men, you’re not asocial, in fact, you can integrate well with other people. Yanagi-senpai
is pulling you out of a spiral that I put you in, and I think you’re right…

—I don’t care what Shun-kun said. — Tachibana-san said staring at me. — What you
did with Hayasaka-san today is not right, and in front of everyone! If you are angry, tell
me, show me, I don’t care if you break things, if you even hit me or pull my hair.
Tachibana-san’s statements are pretty extreme, and I’m not willing to go to that extent.
But you are right about my behavior. I am very angry, I just haven’t wanted to admit it.
Not just angry, but sickeningly jealous.

After all, Tachibana-san made me be honest with myself, and admitting it was like
throwing up the bile I’ve been swallowing for a long time.

—Why the hell did you let other men touch you?!

—I’m sorry…

—Why didn’t you tell me that you were walking around holding hands with Yanagi-
senpai?!

—…… I was afraid that Shirou-kun would hate me, that’s why I couldn’t tell you. — She
said while grabbing my coat sleeve — Hey, don’t you want other men to touch me?

—… No.

—Don’t you like that I get along with Shun-kun?

—No.

—That’s very selfish. You have Hayasaka-san… But it’s okay. I like it… That tells me you
want me all to yourself. You want me to be your only girl, don’t you, Shirou-kun?

I nodded at her question. Ever since I had arrived at the futsal place, I hadn’t stopped
thinking about it. So I said it again in a firm voice.

—I don’t want other men to lay a finger on you.

When Tachibana-san heard that, she smiled with great joy, at the same time hugging
me and expressing all those nice feelings all over my body.

—I like you a lot, Shirou-kun, I love it when you’re jealous like that… Hey, do you want
me to tell you something, what would you think if there was really no direct contact
when I held hands with Shun-kun?

—No direct contact…?

—Exactly, when we held hands, Shun-kun and I were both wearing gloves.

—One more thing… Don’t keep calling him that.

—It’s okay. I’ll call him Yanagi-kun. The only one I’ll call by his first name is you,
Shirou-kun. I like this, it makes me feel special, and it’s because you like me a lot.

—Well… Although, today at the futsal…

While she and Yanagi-senpai were stretching, there was a lot of skin-to-skin contact.
And it all became more intentional when Yanagi-senpai realized that I was jealous.

—That’s right, he touched me a lot…

Tachibana-san, who was in a good mood, puts her hands on my chest, opens the front
of my coat, exposing my shirt. She stares at it for a moment, fits of retching begin to
erupt from her until… She vomited on my shirt, at the same time small tears welled
up in her eyes. Despite how bad she looked, she seemed happy, vomiting over and over
on me until her stomach was empty.

A warm, stinking feeling spread from my chest to my stomach.

—What do you say, Shirou-kun? That’s how I differentiate my number one, from my
number two.

At this unexpected performance from Tachibana-san, I had no choice but to sigh as I

looked down at my shirt.

—Well, it’s a clever way to express affection.

I was soaking in a bathtub from head to toe. It felt great to take a bath after a long day
of playing indoor soccer.

After Tachibana-san threw up on me, she immediately found a cab and brought me to
her apartment. The place where she lives is very luxurious, not to mention that her
bathroom is much bigger than my room. The bathtub is big enough to stretch your
legs, the walls have shiny tiles, not to mention that it also has a whirlpool tub.
Tachibana-san’s mother always comes home late at night, and her sister Miyuki is still
playing futsal. So, it’s just the two of us here.

—Shirou-kun. I’ll leave you a change of clothes here. I went out to buy it while you
were taking a bath.

—You didn’t have to go through all that trouble.

—No… It was my fault that you’re like this now. Take your time.

Tachibana-san walked away from the door and I was able to relax in the bath again.
The lavender scent of the bath salts hit my nose, it’s quite comforting. I’m the kind of
person who likes to take long baths, and today was to be no exception.

After I got out of the bath, I toweled myself dry, and put on the new clothes that
Tachibana-san had bought me. And it was very formal, the kind of clothes she would
like me to wear. I dried my hair, and then walked down the hallway until I entered
Tachibana-san’s room. She was playing with her hair as she sank into a large cushion.

—I was going to read a manga while waiting for you, but the thought of Shirou-kun
being in my house makes me nervous…

Tachibana-san was dressed casually, a hoodie and shorts. Her slender thighs and legs
were fully exposed. There was heating in her room, so we could walk around barefoot
without feeling cold on our feet.
That reminds me of when I first came to this place. At the entrance there were slippers
for the guests, and plush slippers with a monster design, when Tachibana-san took off
her shoes, she then very naturally put on those same slippers. But after a few seconds,
she felt very embarrassed and took them off very quickly. She tried to excuse herself
by saying that those slippers were her mother’s, but obviously that was a lie. Although
if she had said it was her younger sister’s, I would have believed it.

The decor of her room was very uniform in color, and the furniture went with the
whole design of her room. It was youthful, but it didn’t resemble a girl’s either.

—Shirou-kun, don’t just stand there, sit down. — She said as she pointed to her bed.

—That’s okay, I’ll sit on…

—There’s nowhere else to sit.

—What about your desk chair?

—It’s broken.

Tachibana-san urged me to sit on her bed, while she did too. She looked embarrassed,
well, she’s a girl in love and wants to be close to her boyfriend, it was not a rare thing.
With this in mind, I sat down next to her.

—I really like to be alone with you.

Tachibana-san leans her body on me. She’s right, I don’t remember the last time we
had been alone in a situation like this.

—I’m sorry for what I did before, Tachibana-san.

—Yes, I also want to apologize for everything I said.

—Then, shall we make up?

Tachibana-san nods and hugs me. She also compliments me on the way I’m dressed.
She is essentially the kind of person who is happy with these little things.

I like home dates, they always feel so intimate and generate a very comforting
atmosphere. I don’t want to keep having absurd arguments like I used to, and going
from something like that, to a paradise like this, makes me wish it would never end.

—I wish I could be honest all the time Tachibana-san, but I find it hard to be honest,
I’m sorry.

—It’s okay, I’m sorry too. It’s the same for me.

—Wow, that was easier than I thought.

—Yeah. That’s why I’m thinking about going back to primary school.

—Hmm? Primary school?

—Yes, if I go back to primary school, I’ll be able to tell Shirou-kun how I really feel.

—Hey, Tachibana-san. Are you sure you’re okay?

—What? Wouldn’t you like to talk to the primary school me, Shirou-kun?

—Is that a trick question? Or is it some kind of metaphor?

—No, I’m serious.

Tachibana-san stood up and walked to her desk, from the drawer she took out a
notebook and shyly offered it to me with flushed cheeks.

—No way! Are you serious?!

What Tachibana-san was offering me was… The love notebook.

—Did you get it from the club?

—Yes.

If I had to guess, Tachibana-san has taken a liking to this notebook, so far we’ve done
a lot of crazy things that we end up regretting every time we apply one of those love
“games”.

I have become a person who cannot eat Pocky that is not moist from Tachibana-san’s
fluids. While she still can’t get over her behavior of wanting to be treated like a dog.
And the game she had chosen this time was; “go back in time”.

The description of the game was as follows; Have you ever thought about how things
would be nowadays if you had met the person you love as a child or if you had been
childhood friends? This game is to take you back in time so you can go back to those
golden years. Meaning, it’s a game designed to influence that person and how those
actions are going to be reflected in the future. Of course there is no such thing as a
time machine. But, the more I read about it, the more I was dumbfounded at the
method to be used?

—Do we have to resort to hypnosis?!

—That’s right. You’ll have to hypnotize me, and then I can be Hikari-chan, the adorable
little girl I was in primary school.

—Each thing that comes out of your mouth is much more disturbing than the last…

—I want you to imprint in my mind that I shouldn’t touch any man other than Shirou-
kun…

—I think it’s a bit of a stretch to go that far…

—I knew you’d say something like that… Hey, are you sure you didn’t want to see me
when I was in primary school?

—Yes, but, I don’t think it’s right…

—All right, if you don’t like the idea, I’m going to return this notebook to the school.
There’s no point in having it if you don’t want to do it with me, and it’s something I
only want to do with you, Shirou-kun.

Tachibana-san’s expression was sad, she was really looking forward to playing that
kind of game with me. We haven’t had time to do things alone lately. And yet, she’s
here striving to make up for that lost time, I could see tears welling up in her eyes at
my rejection… I started to feel a strong pressure in my chest…

—Wait…! It’s okay… I’ll do it.

—Thank you, Shirou-kun! That makes me very happy! — Tachibana-san said happily.
—Let’s start with this…

—Yes! Let’s do it!

Since it was the first time we were doing something like this, I had my doubts about
how hypnosis works, I asked Tachibana-san to try it with me first.

We sat facing each other on the bed. The gesture of Tachibana-san sitting with her legs
resting on it was quite easy on the eyes. She was holding a five Yen coin tied to a string
in front of me, swaying back and forth.

After a few minutes I was starting to feel sleepy…

[Tachibana-san’s perspective]

—Well, Shirou-kun. When I snap my fingers, you will become a baby.

There was no reaction from Shirou-kun after my words, it’s like he was in a trance, he
just stared at the coin without saying anything else. I guess it worked after all. So, the
next thing I did was to snap my fingers, and immediately Shirou-kun became much
more cheerful.

—Come Shirou-kun, lie down on my lap.

As if he was an obedient child, he laid his head on me while babbling nonsense.

—Very good, Shirou-kun, you’re a good boy. I wish it would always be like that.

Shirou-kun laughed and started clapping his hands, it was quite a cute scene.

—I like you a lot, Shirou-kun… Oh, hey…! Don’t suck my thumb! Let go!

Hmmm, wait a moment… this actually gives me an idea…

—Hey, Shirou-kun, pay close attention. When you get back to normal, I want you to
get really excited when you see me wearing pigtails and a school swimsuit… Do you
understand?
As if he understood, Shirou-kun laughed while clapping his hands.

—Good, that’s the way I like it. Now… When I snap my fingers, you’ll be back to normal,
you’ll be the same old Shirou-kun.

I snapped my fingers at the same time I said that, and in turn, Shirou-kun’s expression
was no longer like that of a tender baby.

Hm, why am I on Tachibana-san’s legs, did it work? I wonder if the hypnosis was
successful, although I feel like I’ve been in a very embarrassing situation…

—Hey, Tachibana-san, did it work?

—Definitely… Now it’s my turn, I want you to hypnotize me and take me back to when
I was in primary school.

But before I could do that, she got up, and told me that she had to get ready first. After
thirty minutes had passed, Tachibana-san came back, but with a different hairstyle,
she had two pigtails in her hair, quite a different style than I’m used to seeing her have.
And for some strange reason… I’m getting excited just seeing her like that.

—Is something wrong, Shirou-kun?

—No, nothing… Everything’s fine.

Why, why am I feeling this way? I have so many desires to do naughty things with
Tachibana-san. I tried my best to suppress all those urges and started to swing the
coin in front of her.

Tachibana-san’s eyes started to go numb, her eyelids closed little by little, it’s as if she
had gone into a trance.

—Well, Tachibana-san, when I snap my fingers, you’ll go back to being Hikari-chan, a

kind primary school girl.

After my words, I snapped my fingers, and from one moment to the next, her eyes
widened.
—Shirou Onii-chan. — said Tachibana-san cheerfully and in a very sweet voice.

—I’m hungry. Make me something. — says Hikari-chan as she pulls my sleeve towards
the kitchen.

No wonder she’s hungry, after she threw up on my clothes.

—I see that you’re the kind of girl that her mother did everything for.

—I want Hikari’s secret food! The one my mother doesn’t know about!

Then she opens a door at the back of the pantry, and inside was a large number of rice
noodle cups stacked in a messy pile. I don’t like the idea of her eating something as
nutritionless as instant food, so I grabbed some ingredients from the fridge to make
her a simple salad and scrambled eggs.

—Put some ketchup and mayonnaise on it too~.

It seems that Hikari-chan was a fan of ketchup and mayonnaise on her scrambled eggs.
After I finished cooking, she carried the dishes to the living room, and happily started
tasting. I just watched while she ate, and also wiped the sauce residue on her mouth
with a wet wipe.

—It’s time for a break.

After she finished eating, she went back to her room and laid down on her bed, at the
same time motioning for me to lie down next to her. So I curled up next to her.

It was strange. Although her body and limbs were like those of a sixteen-year-old, her
mannerisms, way of speaking, and facial expressions were like those of a first-grade
girl.

—Umm, Shirou Onii-chan, Hikari is very confused.

—Why? What’s wrong?

—I love Shirou Onii-chan very much, and I will always love him. But… I’m also in love
with Yanagi Onii-chan. And that confuses me a lot…
—… It’s very honest of you to say that.

—But, I don’t want to feel like that. I just want to think about you, Shirou Onii-chan.

—… I understand.

—Shirou Onii-chan doesn’t like this Hikari-chan?… Do you hate me?

—That’s not true.

I find this version of Tachibana-san very charming, someone honest and caring. But
it’s not a realistic version of her, I like naturalness first and foremost.

—And with what I said won’t it make Shirou Onii-chan fall more in love with
Hayasaka-san? Would you be able to choose Hayasaka-san over Hikari?

—Well, I…

—Aaah! I have long nails!

Before she could answer, Hikari-chan got distracted by a very banal topic that caused
her to leave the room and return after a few minutes with a nail clipper. That’s very
primary school girl behavior.

—Cutter~

I placed Hikari-chan on my lap while sitting on the bed, and in turn began to cut her
nails very carefully. She remained quiet and watched what I was doing carefully. The
sound of clipping nails echoes in the room with a steady rhythm. Since she is a girl
who cannot prepare her own food, cut her own nails or sleep alone, I have no choice
but to take care of her. I have this compelling need to protect her.

Her fingers were beautiful, slender and long, like those of a ceramic doll. They are the
proper fingers of a sophisticated piano player. Once I finished trimming her nails, I
stroked her fingers from the back of her hand to the tips of her nails.

—It feels so good to be touched like this. — Hikari-chan said as she leaned against me
and closed her eyes — It makes me feel very dear.

After I finished with her left hand, I moved on to her right. The expression on her face
was ecstatic. By the time I finished trimming her nails, I was captivated by the beauty
of her fingers. I used the file to polish and shape her nails, smoothing the contours of
my love and devotion to her. Once I finished trimming her fingernails, I stroked her
fingers once more, I really enjoyed doing this, and so did she. She was completely
devoted to me, and doing this was nothing more than a way to show her my love.

A person’s physique and face doesn’t count, when you are not willing to do these kinds
of acts for the people you love, that’s where pure love lies.

—It’s time for the bath! — Hikari-chan says as she kicks me in the face and gets up from
the bed with much trepidation.

—Bath time?

—Yes, Hikari is very sweaty, she needs a bath!

That’s right, Tachibana-san hadn’t showered when we came back from futsal. Only I
had. I imagine she had been feeling uneasy about it all this time.

—And you’re going to help me Shirou Onii-chan!

—Um, Hikari-chan… Are you sure?

—I can’t wash my hair by myself, Shirou Onii-chan, it’s your duty to do it.

The minds of Tachibana-san and Hikari-chan are very different. On one hand, we have
a teenage girl who is shy when it comes to love, and the more she is aware of her
feelings, the more embarrassed she feels about it. Whereas Hikari-chan is a free spirit
who doesn’t think about such banalities and likes to enjoy the moment. The message
in this game is clear. She wants me to force her to do something she wouldn’t normally
be able to do.

—Out of clothes! Let’s get rid of everything! — Hikari-chan said as she raised her hands
and I took off her sweatshirt.

She was in such an energetic mood that I had no choice but to take off her shirt and
shorts as well. The underwear that appeared in front of me was of a boyish design. It
was a very ample contrast compared to the body she has.
—From here on you will have to take off your clothes by yourself. I’ll just wash your
hair, so make sure you cover your body well.

—Shirou Onii-chan is embarrassed to see Hikari naked!

—Don’t say things like that out loud.

—Well well, I’ll call you when I’m ready.

Thereupon, Hikari-chan grabbed a white towel and went into the bathroom while I
undressed and put a towel around my waist.

I don’t know what Tachibana-san is thinking of having generated a situation like this,
I don’t want to think badly of her and that this is all an act with perverse thoughts
behind it. I am trying my best not to possess inappropriate thoughts towards Hikari-
chan, I just want to give her my pure and human love.

I tried to stifle any kind of unhealthy thoughts. When Hikari-chan called me to the
bathroom, the first thing I saw when I entered was her wearing a white school swimsuit.
—Why are you using that?

—Because Shirou Onii-chan asked me to hide my body.

On the front was her name written in Hiragana. She brought it straight from school!
She’s definitely prepared all this in advance, ever since she went back to reading that
damn notebook!

And I don’t know why, but seeing Hikari-chan with that hairstyle, and wearing the
school swimsuit, makes me feel really excited. Even though I don’t want it, an insatiable
desire to touch her body and put my hands inside that swimsuit has been awakened.

—Shirou Onii-chan, are you okay…?

Hikari starts to wet her body with the hot water from the shower. The surface of her
school swimsuit becomes shiny.

—Yes Shirou Onii-chan, you can rest assured, I won’t tell my mother or the teacher,
you can do whatever you want with me.

The things Hikari-chan says were very dangerous… Although she is Tachibana-san at
heart, her mental age is a separate issue.

—We can do adult things together. Do all the mischief you want with me. Hikari is an
inexperienced girl, so… Shirou Onii-chan can teach me.

My body started to move on its own, I was not conscious of myself, I only felt the desire
to touch that wet and slender body. But then… Hikari-chan shouted as if she had
remembered something, and came out of the bathroom with her body still wet. After
a few seconds she came back, and in her hand was a brush along with a toothpaste.

—I have to brush my teeth, Shirou Onii-chan!

Apparently, when Tachibana-san was a child, she was the kind of girl who brushed her
teeth when she took a shower.

—Come here, then.

I sat on the floor and placed Hikari-chan on my lap. She stands in front of me and
places her hands around the back of my neck. I held her head with my left hand while
holding the toothbrush with my right.

If I have to be honest, I have to say that Tachibana-san had a big problem with her
plans. The fact that she wanted to go back to when she was in primary school so that
she wouldn’t feel embarrassed did indeed work. But… She has uncontrollable
behavior, causing there to be slight deviations from her original plan.

She opens her mouth wider so I can brush her back teeth.

—Ah~n

Just like when I was trimming her nails. I brushed her teeth very carefully.

—Shirou Onii-chan, brush my tongue too.

—I didn’t know you were also very careful with it.

—Yes, I saw a video recommending it, they say it’s good for your health.

—I see… But it will be my first time doing it, so I’m particularly bad at it.

Despite my answer, Hikari-chan agreed without any problems. So I placed the

toothbrush on her tongue and started rubbing. But since I was inexperienced at this,
I stuck the toothbrush in too deep, causing her to choke.

—I’m so sorry, Hikari-chan!

—No, it’s okay, Shirou Onii-chan. The truth is, if it’s you… I don’t mind. I liked it, it felt
really good.

She replied with a look of pleasure. So I brushed her pink little tongue again. Each time
I pushed the brush deeper, her stomach contracted and her eyes filled with tears, but
despite that, she was happy.

—The lower part of my abdomen tickles… Every time I think of Shirou Onii-chan, I get
even more excited.

Tachibana-san you’re such a cheat! After all it was your idea! You planned this from
the beginning!
The more I kept brushing her tongue on the back of her throat, Hikari-chan’s body
reacted. And after a few seconds I began to notice something curious. I saw water
dripping down the inside of her thighs, so I came and scooped some up with my
fingers.

—Hikari-chan, what is this? It’s not water.

—I’m sorry, I’m so sorry, Shirou Onii-chan, I’m a dirty girl, I need to be punished,
punish me a lot, Onii-chan.

I think I’ll have to do more than punish her.

—You can do anything you want to me. All the naughty things that Shirou Onii-chan
can think of.

—… Are you serious?

It would be easy to imagine what would happen next. Tachibana-san nodded shyly
with blushing cheeks looking embarrassed.

From here on, it would be quite inconsiderate of me if I give details about what
happened between the two of us. But what I can say is that it was very pleasant.

I was drying Tachibana-san’s hair in her room.

A lot of things happened in the bathroom, and for various reasons I can’t even begin
to number, she couldn’t get up or walk on her own, so I had to bring her here, change
her clothes and now help her with her hair.

And as expected, we were in an over reflective mood. We agreed not to continue with
the games in that diabolical notebook. And if we did it again, it is totally forbidden to
make plans far in advance.

—It was amazing, though. I became Shirou-kun’s doll, that makes me happy.

—I treated you with a lot of love.

—How did it feel to do what you wanted with me as a primary school girl?
—I just took care of you.

—Really? Well… I have a feeling in my body that tells me otherwise.

—Don’t say anything…

—I’ll have Hikari-chan make more appearances in the future.

—No, it won’t be like that.

—When we go on a date, who would you rather take? Hikari-chan? Or Hikari as a dog?

—They’re both good choices.

I’m glad Tachibana-san is enjoying this. She’s been in a very unstable state of mind
lately.

—Hey, Shirou-kun, were you able to print something in my head?

—Why do you ask?

—Well, it’s just that… When your hands usually touch my hair, I… I feel really good…

—Oh, that.

To be honest, I did do something during Tachibana-san’s state…

—So… You made me only feel comfortable and happy when I’m touched by you? That’s
not good.

Tachibana-san was a bit worried, her skin itself is very sensitive, including her five
senses. So, every time I touch her, that feeling is heightened tenfold.

—I did it because you probably imprinted something unusual in my head as well.

—… That… That’s not true.

Tachibana-san becomes uncomfortable and looks away. She has obviously given
herself away.
—Tell me what you did to me, or I’ll do this…

—Wait, Shirou-kun!

I hugged Tachibana-san from behind. She tried to resist while wriggling her body, but
quickly calmed down and started rubbing her thighs.

—No… Shirou-kun… This underwear is new…

—Tell me what you’ve done to me.

—I… I made you get excited every time you saw me wearing pigtails and a school
bathing suit.

—You’ve turned me into a criminal! Hurry up and erase that from my head!

—… Okay.

Tachibana-san replied while being in my arms and exhaling sweetly and softly. She
approached the desk, but instead of taking the five yen coin, what she grabbed was
some hair ties and put her pigtails back on.

—That’s not fair!

—In war and love, all is fair! Besides… There’s still a little more time before my piano
lesson starts.

Tachibana-san was still in my arms, her skin was moist and her body temperature was
warm. This is what I turned her into, the kind of girl who has to change her underwear
just because I’m around.

—Well, now that I think about it, I also have a little more time before my shift at work
starts.

At this moment… We both nodded, as if we knew what we should do next.

—Hikari-chan…

—Shirou Onii-chan…
With a feeling of pleasure that we normally don’t reach, bringing our lips close to each
other, but just before we kissed…

—I’m back~ Huh? Onee-chan, have you cooked yet?

We hear a voice coming from outside. The footsteps coming towards us from the
kitchen were fast, and from one moment to the next. The door opens loudly without
even knocking.

—I thought you were hungry, I was a bit worried, so I went to the store and bought
some… Food…

Miyuki saw both of us hugging each other at the same time she dropped the food on
the floor. Then, after standing at the door for a while, she opened her mouth.

—Huh? What are you doing with my hair elastic? — she said with a terribly cold
expression on her face.

After the whole embarrassing situation with Miyuki, we proceeded to erase

everything we had imprinted in each other’s minds, making everything as if nothing
had happened.

We were both standing on the platform waiting for the train. I’m heading to my part-
time job and Tachibana-san to her piano lessons.

—Your sister hates me.

Miyuki knows that Tachibana-san is engaged to Yanagi-senpai, so she didn’t like at all
that I, a nobody, was doing inappropriate things with her sister.

—I don’t care what my sister thinks, it has nothing to do with how I feel.

—Are you sure you’ll get along after this?

—That’s not the point now. Shirou-kun, you didn’t do what I asked you to do, you could
have implanted in my head to stop liking Yanagi-kun, besides any other man… But I
guess you’re afraid of influencing me and my family, right, Shirou-kun?
—Well, that’s…

—You’ll feel guilty if something bad might happen, right? That’s why you don’t want
that kind of responsibility.

That’s true. Every time I think about the consequences it might bring on Tachibana-
san’s family situation or her future, it terrifies me. She was so angry that she wouldn’t
even look at me.

—You think that if you choose Hayasaka-san, everything will be fine with me and
Yanagi-kun, therefore, nothing in my future or my family would be harmed.

Continuing to have a relationship with both of them at the same time is no longer
feasible. The day will come when we will graduate and each of us will have to choose
what kind of future we will have. It’s obvious that Tachibana-san is going to get
engaged to Yanagi-senpai and eventually get married.

—You even planned to be with Hayasaka-san for Christmas.

—About that…

In the past few weeks we’ve been doing a lot of things together starting from the point
about who will spend Christmas with whom. Making there to be a buoyant tension
between the three of us. But the truth is, there’s a half-truth that Tachibana-san hasn’t
wanted to face, and that’s been bothering me.

—Tachibana-san, being together on Christmas is impossible. It was like that from the
beginning.

After saying this, Tachibana-san’s face turned pale. There was no reply, her silence was
a sign of affirmation to my words.

Yes, I knew from the beginning that everything was arranged. Even if I wished for it
and had tried my best, Tachibana-san and I were not going to spend Christmas
together, and the reason was simple…

—You always knew that you would spend that day with Yanagi-senpai, you knew that
I wouldn’t have a chance with you, and yet, you gave me a choice between Hayasaka-
san and you.
It was a weekend afternoon, I was on my way to Ueno Station because Kunimi-san had
summoned me there. I was standing in front of the bar, where the menu was written
on the walls, boxes of beer were piled up on the side, the TV was broadcasting the
horse races and that combined with the bustle of the people passing through the place
was the background music.

—Do you really think it’s wise to drink beer at this time of day?

—Why don’t you keep me company and have a drink too?

—I’m a minor, have you forgotten that already?

—That’s right, you’re a little boy~

I thought this kind of bar was more of the type for a salaryman and old people, it
turned out to be very picturesque to see such an extravagant woman like Kunimi-san
eating Kushiyaki with a glass of beer in her hand.

—Hey, Kirishima, what do you say we play a quiz game?

—A quiz game?

—Yes, open your mouth and close your eyes.

As soon as I did as she asked, Kunimi-san took out a piece of meat from her skewer
and put it in my mouth. The moment I felt the texture in my mouth, I already
understood what the game was about, I proceeded to chew slowly trying to grasp all
the flavors.

—Rumen.

—Fufu~ Wrong~
Then Kunimi-san put a variety of meats one after another into my mouth, and despite
my efforts to answer correctly, she just laughed and told me that they were wrong
answers.

—It’s very difficult, the taste of the meat is camouflaged by the strong flavor of the
sauces. I am not an expert in this kind of thing.

—So, let’s play one last game. Lick and guess, without chewing.

I closed my eyes again, and what Kunimi-san popped into my mouth was…

—This is Kunimi-san’s finger?

—That’s right~

Kunimi-san lets out a fake laugh and proceeds to wipe off her fingers.

—I like to play games~

From what she told me, she usually plays all kinds of games with her club members at
the college she goes to. For as long as I’ve been working alongside her, I simply have
limited myself to believing that she’s the type of girl who focuses on her studies and
part-time job. It was refreshing to hear her talk about her college life.

—By the way, how long have you been eating here? I came to this place because you
told me your cat had escaped.

—My cat will be fine, but first you have to be fed well if you want to help me catch her,
right?

—And how did you get my number?

—I took it from the emergency contact list at work.

—It’s not good for you to do that kind of thing.

—Looks like Kirishima is a very serious guy.

It seems that Kunimi-san lives alone in an apartment in this area. According to what
she told me over the phone, her cat had escaped from her apartment, and she needed
my help in order to find it.

—Well, I guess it’s not so bad.

—You make me sound like I’m a weird kid.

—Because you are. You need to learn to relax more… You’re worried. Are you like this
because of the girl with the big boobs? Or the girl with the nice legs? — She asked as
she lifted her empty beer mug and asked for another.

Kunimi-san knows about my situation with Hayasaka-san and Tachibana-san. I usually

have those kinds of conversations with her in our free time during work. It’s easy to
talk to her about these kinds of things, since she’s someone outside my social circle.

—Kirishima, have you looked at your face in the mirror lately? You look terrible. You
look like you’re at the end of your rope.

I am aware that I have recently been looking emaciated. I don’t usually have much of
an appetite, nor do I consume the recommended amount of calories per day. This is
the result of what usually happens to people when they don’t know what to do.

Tachibana-san and I won’t be spending Christmas together. And ever since I told her,
she has been visibly depressed. She even started skipping classes. When I went to
check on her during recess time, I found her in her seat lying on her stomach in a
pensive state. Every time someone in the class talked about what they were going to
do for Christmas, she would look up and give me a reproachful look. Even in her tired
and pained expression I found her to be a very beautiful girl.

But Tachibana-san has reached her limit, and the unexpected happened during
lunchtime in the old music room. Tachibana-san was playing the piano, and I watched
her as I sat next to her in the same chair. The tune she was playing was very comforting,
but she stopped abruptly, and put her hands to her face.

—The reason I can’t be with Shirou-kun on Christmas is not because I want to spend
it with Yanagi-kun.

—I know, it’s because of your piano recital.

The recital in which Tachibana-san will participate will be held over two days,
December twenty-fourth and twenty-fifth. On both days she will play one assigned
piece and one at her own leisure. On the evening of the twenty-fifth there will be a
Christmas party with all the recital participants and their families. And of course,
Yanagi-senpai will attend the party as Tachibana-san’s fiance.

—Shirou-kun, will you come to see the recital?

But before I could answer, Tachibana-san knew what my answer would be, so she
ducked her head. Going to that place would be entering a world of which is completely
unknown to me. I would be like a piece of a puzzle that doesn’t fit anywhere.

—I’m going to stop playing the piano now.

—Why?

—If I stop playing the piano, I won’t need to go to the recital, I won’t need to go to the
fine arts school anymore, and then I can go to an ordinary place with Shirou-kun…

—No, that’s…

—It’s settled! Let’s do it! I know I’m not a very good student, so you’ll be able to teach
me, right, Shirou-kun? We can study in the library every day! It’ll be fun…

—Tachibana-san…

I’m not a very knowledgeable person about this, but Tachibana-san’s piano skills were
such that she could aspire to become a concert pianist, which is probably something
amazing and considering all the time she put into honing her talent, it would be unfair
for me to allow such an act as having her stop playing entirely.

—It’s not a good idea, Tachibana-san, you should keep playing the piano.

And as expected, my answer was not to her total liking. So, she grabbed the lid of the
piano with her right hand, and slammed it shut while she still had her left hand on the
keys.

But, her left hand was neither crushed nor injured, as I had inserted my right hand
into the piano keys without her noticing, the result of this was more than obvious. My
hand was crushed and injured due to the impact. Tachibana-san looked at me in
surprise and immediately grabbed my right hand with both of her hands, which was
reddened and starting to swell.

—I’m sorry! Shirou-kun…! I’m so sorry, it’s my fault…

I couldn’t make out the expression on her face, as her head was down and her long
long hair covered her face.

I didn’t feel much pain to be honest. It was more painful for me to see Tachibana-san
in that state.

—After all… I’m the weak one, right? I feel a little affection towards Yanagi-kun, and I
can’t ignore the responsibilities I have to my family…

—I never said it was a bad thing.

Tachibana-san didn’t care about her own life or the money she had to spend to go to a
fine arts college. What she really cared about was her mother’s business and the
people involved in it. If the company were to suffer financial problems, it would be
inevitable that layoffs would start to take place, causing people to end up affected
because of a bad decision.

—It sucks, doesn’t it…? I don’t want to lose you, I don’t want to lose this beautiful
feeling I have for you… That’s why, I want you to make me fall more in love with you,
Shirou-kun. Make me go crazy with love.

A few days after that conversation with Tachibana-san. One night Yanagi-senpai came
to my house. My mother was very happy because Yanagi-senpai had not visited me for
a long time. My sister, who was beginning to guess what was going on, watched me in
surprise, she sensed that something bad was happening.

—I made Hikari-chan cry.

As soon as Yanagi-senpai entered my room, he sat down on a chair, and started to tell
what happened. It seems they were having their usual boyfriend and girlfriend dinner,
and Tachibana-san started crying without saying anything.

—I don’t understand, everything seemed like it was fine, and out of nowhere it
happened. Although I could tell that those tears were not because she hated me or
detested the idea of being there with me.

Indeed, Tachibana-san has realized the feelings she is developing towards Yanagi-
senpai, and because of this she feels confused.

—Being a coward is much more difficult than being honest. — Yanagi-senpai said
while placing a letter on the table.

—What is this?

—An invitation to the Christmas party.

I took the letter and looked at the back, the party will be held in a very luxurious hotel
in Tokyo.

—Hikari-chan has a picture that she hasn’t shown you yet.

—I know.

That is the disparity between me and Tachibana-san. It’s the way of life I’ve glimpsed
recently, and the great future she has in store for her thanks to her talent with the
piano. It’s clear that she’s gone to great lengths to hide it, and pretends to be a normal
girl when she’s around me.

—I’m starting to like Hikari-chan, if she can accept those feelings, then this engagement
will no longer be out of obligation, we could be a real couple.

When Yanagi-senpai thinks about his future with Tachibana-san, he thinks that he can
be the only one to make her happy. Therefore, she should be with him. And to confirm
those feelings, he wants to invite me to the Christmas party.

—Give me Tachibana Hikari. — Yanagi-senpai exclaimed as he tilted his head towards

me.

—I’ve always wanted to have a male friend~ — Kunimi-san said as we looked for her
cat in the park.
It was winter, but the atmosphere today was very warm and sunny. The place was full
of families spending the day with their children, couples and groups of friends.

—Hey, Kunimi-san, what kind of cat are we looking for?

—A fat calico cat… You know, it’s very difficult to make male friends, everyone almost
always has ulterior motives. But with you I feel different, I feel safe.

—Thank you? I guess so.

During the time Kunimi-san and I were walking in the park, I told her about my
situation with Hayasaka-san, Tachibana-san and Yanagi-senpai. I didn’t expect any
advice from her, I just wanted someone who would listen to me.

The sunlight and the laughter of the people around me was very comforting, being in
such a big place with so many people made me think that my problems were small.

It was then that Kunimi-san suggested that we go see the art galleries in the museum.

—Isn’t it an environment for educated people?

—I’m getting an advanced education at the college, okay? You should be more
respectful to me.

I accepted her invitation just because I wanted to switch off my brain and relax. During
the time we were in that place, it was nice, I had a much better time than I could have
imagined. We took a lot of fun pictures, especially of Kunimi-san in front of the artwork
and sculptures.

After we finished our walk through the museum, we resumed our search for the cat,
sitting on the bench with a few cups of coffee in hand, waiting for the cat to make an
appearance.

—Kirishima, what do you say we play a new game?

—Another game?

—Yes, I call it “the happiness game,” say something that makes you very happy, and if
you don’t say anything, you’ll get a bump on the head.
—You just made that up.

—That’s right, well, I’ll start… Being under the comforter on a winter morning.

—Hmmm… Not having a wrinkle in my white shirt.

—The first three after a night of drinking.

—Pencils sharpened to a point.

—Garlic scallops

—An empty and silent library.

And in this way, we continued to pass the time without doing anything. During the
whole time we were sitting on the bench, no cat passed by, and the only thing that
passed in front of us, were families, couples, groups of kids, and pigeons.

It was then when the sun was about to set, I turned to look at Kunimi-san, she was
reading a manga on her phone.

—What kind of cat are we looking for?

—An elegant black cat with a lot of class.

—I’m beginning to doubt that there is no cat.

—I see you’re finally catching on.

—So, you brought me here to lounge around?

—Exactly. I brought you here to distract you and waste your time. You look much
better now than when you arrived.

—Were you that worried about me?

It’s true, I was feeling very exhausted and depressed. Definitely sunbathing, spending
the afternoon on the park bench and eating good food made me feel better about
myself. Kunimi-san had this in mind from the beginning. She saw that I was very
worried and distracted, so she invited me out so I could relax and not think about
anything.

But I can’t help but wonder why she had such concern and interest in me. We’re just
co-workers, and she doesn’t seem to be the type of person who cares about others.

—I just, I feel a little responsible for what you’re going through.

—Responsible…? What are you talking about?

—Well you see, it’s because of me that you’re in this situation, Kirishima.

Kunimi-san’s words made me go blank, I struggled to remember a situation where I

was involved with her long before I started working. But as far as I know, I don’t have
an older sister, and I haven’t had a female friend who is all fashionista who dyes her
hair pink and pierces her ears either.

—Give me a hint, please…

—I guess you could say that I consider Kirishima and Hayasaka’s relationship as a loop
of deep self-discovery rather than a simple relationship with carnal and depraved acts.

Talking about private matters about oneself is a good way to show security and trust
towards another person. It causes a certain attachment to be generated and other
kinds of feelings to be born that would otherwise not occur.

In fact, while Hayasaka-san and I were acting secretly about being the “second one”
for both of us, it helped us to explore our feelings more, we broke all the barriers that
would not have been possible if we were to be public, by doing some of the things
we’ve done.

With all this talk about relationships in mind and the words that Kunimi-san just said,
it was at that point that all the dots connected, now it all made sense to me… Her
intelligence, her charisma, her eagerness to want to make messed up games about
everything… and most of all… her habit of writing notes…

—No way…

—That’s right, I’m the author of The Love Notebook, Kouhai-kun. — she said while
making a peace sign with her fingers.
When I asked Kunimi-san about the college she attended, she mentioned the name of
the highest academic institution known to all. Her IQ of 180 was apparently true. I
suddenly felt that Kunimi-san was an amazing person, and I felt a surge of respect for
that, but this feeling of respect disappeared as soon as I saw the pile of unwashed
dishes in the kitchen of her apartment.

—I like cooking, but as you could tell, cleaning up, not so much.

I had no choice but to do that job for her. I feel very uncomfortable when there is a
mess in a place. I don’t like it when I’m not in control of everything, maybe that’s why
I don’t like my current situation with Hayasaka-san and Tachibana-san forcing me to
do things. If Kunimi-san can live with dirt in her house, she might be able to cope with
a situation like mine. People like her don’t flinch at anything. I wish I were like that.

—My parents live nearby, but I live alone because I like the freedom that comes with
it.

Kunimi-san lives alone in a modest one-room apartment, pays for her studies with
scholarship money and the rest with part-time work.

I tried to clear the table so I could put food on it, but there was nowhere to put it, so I
just moved everything on the table to the floor. Cosmetic bottles, electric bill receipts,
books on complicated subjects that she uses in her college classes… This girl is a mess.

—Yay, fried rice.

On top of that, she pulled out some rather unfamiliar bottles of beer from the fridge.

—You know I can’t drink that.

—Boring~ Relax, it’s non-alcoholic beer, come on, drink it. Nothing will happen to
you~

After drinking beer and eating fried rice, Kunimi-san hurriedly took out a notebook
and then quickly wrote down the titles of the two games we played outside. It was like
watching magic, not only was she writing down the description of the game itself, but
she was also writing down the rules, the instructions, and if something didn’t suit her,
she would erase it, alter the content, and give it an attractive name.
It’s like she was possessed by a writing demon. People with an IQ of 180 sure are
amazing.

After she finished writing one of the games, she titled it “the king of taste.”

It was a simple game where you had to guess what you put in your mouth, either by
taste alone or by touch with your tongue. However, there were additional settings that
made it absolutely impossible to cheat. And that was that the player had to be
blindfolded and have their hands tied behind their back.

I couldn’t help but imagine Tachibana-san in a situation, sitting on the sofa in the club
with flushed cheeks and her mouth open. I wished I could put anything in that little
mouth with her pink tongue poking out. And urge her to lick, eat or even shove it all
the way down her throat.

—People when deprived of sight, have their other senses sharpened, so it might be
surprising.

Kunimi-san, stop feeding my perverse imagination.

—The intention is to have them go up a notch as time goes on, at first you can put
candy in their mouth, but then it could be something else, whatever the participants
desire. Or even have them lick all kinds of places.

If the person is blindfolded, they obviously won’t know what they are licking. Making
it very necessary for them to have to do it several times with the excuse that they can’t
distinguish the taste or object.

However, Kunimi-san stared at the notebook for a while, and then tore the sheet at the
same time, throwing it away.

—Nah, I don’t think this game will work.

—Why? It seems to be a high quality game?

—It’s not spicy and daring enough to be included in the fourteenth book.

Not enough? Fourteenth book? How many books has this girl written? And how many
games has she created? I suddenly felt the need to read everything she’s written.
—Kirishima, there’s something I want to ask you… Why don’t you quit your part-time
job? You do know that those girls want you, right? They don’t expect a gift from you.
— Kunimi-san said while placing the coffee cup on the table.

I know, both of them are the kind of women who don’t expect satisfaction in material
objects.

—I know why I work in that place, I know why I need the money, but do you know,
Kirishima?

Kunimi-san once again continues to show what an intelligent person she is, she clearly
saw right through me.

—If you work only to run away from reality and conflicts, the only thing you will
provoke is that those people who are important to you, do not want to be with you
anymore, especially if she is your girlfriend… Keep in mind that difficult and beautiful
things are sharp.

—Sharp?

—Both Hayasaka and Tachibana have a pale, burning passion under their thin skin.
That’s why they are beautiful, they are sharp. In other words, dangerous girls. Things
that people find beautiful sometimes can come to harm. Are you beginning to
understand, Kirishima? Anything that includes morbidity or madness is beautiful.

For some people, beauty above a certain level can be synonymous with amazing. Even
in fairy tales or ghost stories, non-human beings often have beautiful appearances.
What is beautiful is hideous. Paradoxically, what is terrible tends to be beautiful.

—You can’t keep torturing them like that, Kirishima. They’re still young, you must take
the bull by the horns. So… Here’s to your retirement, and good luck in not getting cut!
— said Kunimi-san as she raised her coffee cup.

—Thank you…

Although Kunimi-san said it in a joking tone, she was quite right. I’ve been so swept
up in the situation, so completely blinded by it, that in the last few days I’ve worked
harder than I should have to not want to face that cruel fate.

Therefore, I should be more sincere with both of them. But just as if the world was
mocking me, my phone on the table lit up, it was an incoming call, and the person
shown was “Tachibana Hikari”.

—Go ahead, answer it. From what you’ve told me, you’ve already reached your limit
with Tachibana.

That’s true. I guess it’s time to face reality. I must tell you what I think about your
engagement with Yanagi-senpai, and the shared relationship. But before I could say
anything…

—[Shirou-kun!]

The voice I heard was Tachibana-san’s, who was so excited that I thought it was Hikari-
chan.

—I talked to Hayasaka-san about Christmas Day! I’m with her right now at the
amusement park. We agreed that you’ll spend the twenty-fifth with her, and New
Year’s with me.

—New Year’s?

—[Yes! We’ll take a trip to Kyoto! Three days and two nights.]

—[Two nights is a long time!] — exclaimed Hayasaka-san from the phone.

—[Silence, you’ll be with him at Christmas!]

An argument between the two began to break out, and the call was cut off abruptly. I
was perplexed in my seat and looked at Kunimi-san. She walks over to me and touches
my shoulder saying.

—You’d better continue working for the time being… Kyoto is very expensive in the
new year.
There always comes a point in our life when we will be in a scenario where we wish
we could just run away. Either because we were forced to be in such a place, or because
of our own past choices. And I’m not exaggerating when I say I feel that way. I was at
a Christmas party organized by our classroom. It was Maki’s wonderful idea, everyone
agreed to do it, and that’s why I find myself here torturing myself in the worst possible
way.

But surely you must be wondering why it would be torture. The reason is simple, I’m
sitting on a couch in the corner of the living room next to Sakai Fumi while watching
Hayasaka-san dressed up as a very sexy Santa Claus in the middle of two big and
strong boys. Obviously she’s not the only one dressed up, most of the girls are dressed
up too, but I suppose you might have guessed by now that Hayasaka-san’s costume is
the one that stands out the most among all of them and the one that grabs all the looks
from guys.

The room was equipped with all kinds of entertainment, karaoke, a dart board and
billiards. But most of the people present were just sitting on the couch and chatting
among themselves, all the topics of conversation were very banal.

On one hand, there were conversations about the impending and exciting Christmas
Day, and on the other, groups of guys who had no partner, and were planning ways to
approach the girls who were free.

Then there was Sakai and I, just observing the room from our lonely sofa.

—Those guys who keep Hayasaka-san company are from other schools, right?

—Yeah, we were allowed to invite acquaintances or friends in order to save the cost of
renting the place.

—I see… Is it me or are those guys trying to seduce Hayasaka-san?

—You’re not wrong, they do it for the reason that they are from other schools, and they
won’t have to face the painful reality if they turn out to be rejected by her. They are
strong and tanned guys, so I guess they will be in some club that involves sports, also
from their way of approaching Akane, it seems that they are willing to achieve
something with her today.

While I was talking to Sakai, one of the boys came closer to Hayasaka-san while she
was smiling kindly at them. My jealousy came over me, so I involuntarily looked away.

I tried hard not to want to know anything, but Sakai was playing against me, so she
started to describe every single thing Hayasaka-san was doing with both boys. She
took the box of Pocky that was on the table, and gave them one in their mouths, all the
while praising them for being people who exercised. All this was described to me by
Sakai, so I tried to escape from this torturous reality. I rummaged through my bag but
found nothing useful.

My breathing started to hitch and become much heavier. So Sakai handed me a book
of poems written by Miyazawa Kenji, it was called Spring and Asura. It was perfect, it
will definitely help me endure this bad time.

Sakai Fumi continued to narrate everything that Hayasaka-san was doing. In turn, I
tried my best to distort what my ears were hearing and focus on the sea of letters in
front of me.

But it turned out to be useless, I slammed the book shut and then covered my face
with my hands.

—If you’re so jealous, why don’t you confront her? You know what you have to do to
make Akane fall madly in love with you.

—That’s easy for you to say…

—You don’t want to hurt Tachibana-san, do you? Well, if you keep it up, don’t expect
Akane not to fight for her own happiness too.

I looked back to where Hayasaka-san was standing, she was laughing happily. It makes
me feel bad to see her so happy if it’s not with me. Could it be my Christmas that makes
me believe that it was only me who was the privileged one who could have that
laughter from her?

—Look at this, it will put you in a very good mood — Sakai said while pointing to the
table in front of us.

There was white powder on the tissue. This is called the white powder of happiness,
it seems that if you inhale it, it will have a positive effect on your head.

—Definitely not! You’re crazy! What is that doing here?!

—It’s probably stuff from the party Maki had prepared.

I don’t know how much of a good idea it is to have this kind of thing in this place. We
could be in serious trouble with the law if we don’t do something about it.

—Now that I think about it Kirishima, I’ve seen Maki having these back-and-forth
ideas with the head of the chemistry department.

—So it’s real…

I felt very terrified about the thing in front of me. But that feeling disappeared as soon
as I heard Hayasaka-san’s voice with a slightly pleasant tone. And to my surprise, one
of the guys was giving her a massage on her shoulders. My anger was to such an extent
that I clenched my fists and gritted my teeth. Sakai, who noticed this, tried to reassure
me while patting me on the shoulder.

—I haven’t stopped having a bad time since I got here, that’s not counting all the stress
accumulated over the past few days. I want to forget it all, if only for a little while…

She then looked back at the white powder, as if signalling to me what to do, I picked
up a straw, proceeded to plug one of my nostrils with my finger, and inhaled the white
powder that was on the table.
It’s not the first time Hayasaka-san has been with guys other than me. It’s been like
that for a while now. She has always been a very popular girl, and she hasn’t rejected
men as strongly as Tachibana-san has, so at first glance you could say that she hasn’t
changed that much. Of course, this is something I realized. On the other hand, the guys
in the class could indeed notice that little change, I could tell this because of the
conversations I have overheard in and out of the classroom.

Everyone usually comments on how much she has changed, the refreshing air that is
now perceived from her, it is as if she has broken a wall from which prevented her
from showing that warm personality she possesses.

It’s not that Hayasaka-san is now disinterested in me, it’s just that she is now much
more open to wanting to get hold of more men. But I can’t help but think that our
relationship has been gradually changing, I feel more disinterest on her part.

Despite everything, she has been very kind to me and supported me when I had
problems related to Tachibana-san and Yanagi-senpai. The most recent one was
during class, I was sitting on the staircase landing, lamenting, when she came up to
me and comforted me. As soon as I saw her, I felt very happy because she was beside
me with a warm smile. Naturally, I hugged her back, feeling her body warmth was a
feeling I missed a lot, and so did she because she expressed it so happily.

—It’s been a long time since Kirishima-kun hugged me. I’m so happy. — She said while
pressing her face into my chest — Hehe, I’m drooling.

Hayasaka-san always seems to be cheerful and emotionally stable. No matter what

time of the day it is, you’ll always see her with that expression on her face. Honestly, it
worries me a little.

That same day I had to work, so did Hayasaka-san, so we decided to go home together,
and we walked through an alley for a moment so we could hold hands without being
seen by anyone.

—There’s something I want to ask you, Hayasaka-san.

—What?

—What did you mean about going bowling?

During the break time, a group of boys invited Hayasaka-san to go bowling, and she
accepted the invitation, but there was something that made me uncomfortable, and
that was that she was going to be the only girl.

—I see Kirishima-kun is jealous~ — she said as she smiled and extended her arms to
hug me.

I hugged her back and she placed her hands on the back of my neck, so that my head
was on her shoulders.

—It’s okay, Kirishima-kun, you can rest assured, I’m not going anywhere. But, it’s kind
of unfair, you know, you can’t help it as long as I don’t try to go out and have fun with
other guys while you keep creeping around Tachibana-san.

Hayasaka-san broke away from me and stared at me. Her posture made it clear that
she was very serious about whats he was saying.

—I feel hurt because you don’t touch me, you don’t look at me, and you make me feel
unattractive. Sometimes I tend to think I’m worthless, and that breaks me into a
thousand pieces…

Her smile still hasn’t disappeared from her face. She took a short pause and continued
speaking.

—When I see the way other guys look at me, the way they want me and want to touch
me… It makes me feel that I do have value as a woman. And that I still have a chance
to stay by your side, Kirishima-kun.

Hayasaka-san lately has been visiting a coffee shop to meet Yanagi-senpai and ask for
love advice.

—As you know, I’ve been talking to Yanagi-senpai, and he’s very worried about me. I
think both Tachibana-san and I are confused.

The methods Yanagi-senpai is resorting to in order to get Tachibana-san’s heart goes

against everything established by the status quo. I did not respond to Hayasaka-san’s
words, so I just took her by the hand and continued on our way.

I don’t know what to say to her, my brain can’t keep up with what she’s saying and the
tension in my head.
—I’m trying hard not to like you too much, do you know how hard that is, Kirishima-
kun? I know I’m second, and I’m forced to have to share the person I love with
someone else. That hurts me, it tears me apart, and I can’t go on like this. I don’t want
to suffer anymore.

Hayasaka-san was saying very strong words with a smile on her face. She asked me
why she keeps torturing herself like that.

—But you worry about me, Kirishima-kun. You can use me whenever it suits you. I
don’t care how much you hurt me. Because I know the other guys will let me know
that I continued to be worth it.

—Why do you say things like that…?

—Hehe… Because if I don’t… I might end up being with another guy, and I don’t want
that… Everything I do is for you, Kirishima-kun.

Since inhaling that white powder, I’ve felt my brain melt. The cups on the table look
bigger, and the food I’ve eaten in the past week comes into my brain in photo-
sequential order.

Sakai, on the other hand, was still sitting next to me and seemed to be enjoying the
moment.

—How did you know that’s supposed to be snorted up your nose?

—Well, I’ve seen it in a lot of movies.

Sakai’s lips were moving very slowly. And the voices of everyone present were clearly
audible, Including Hayasaka-san’s along with the two men beside her. My senses were
getting sharper and sharper, perhaps due to the white powder.

I continued to not want to hear or see anything. So I averted my gaze again and
removed my headphones from my bag to put them in my ears. Immediately, a torrent
of sound invaded my eardrums. Causing me to be absorbed in my world. I could see
Sakai beckoning me, but I couldn’t hear her at all, and I just stood there without doing
or saying anything. I wanted to enjoy the moment.
—Stop behaving like this, face reality!

Sakai grabbed my head, and turned me towards where Hayasaka-san was. I saw her
playing darts with them, one of the headphones moved a little, causing the sound from
outside to filter through, and that’s when I heard one of the boys saying that if he won,
Hayasaka-san would have to give him her phone number. Hayasaka-san laughed at this
proposal, and as was inevitable for me, jealousy took over my whole body and mind.

—Sakai… Take off your glasses.

—Huh? Why?

—If you show your charms, those guys will leave Hayasaka-san and come here.

—That’s precisely the reason why I’m wearing these glasses and this outfit, those guys
are a pain in the ass…

—Just take them off!

—Well… okay, just for you, Kirishima. — Sakai replied as her cheeks blushed slightly.

As soon as she took off her glasses and arranged her bangs to reveal her face, I was
stunned by her beauty, I even found her sexy.

—Fuck this. I’ve always wanted to have you for myself, Kirishima. Akane and
Tachibana-san are girls, so I’m going to have you all to myself.

As soon as she said that, Sakai proceeded to put her lips on mine. It was a totally
perplexing situation for all the people present in the room. Our kiss was so passionate
and dirty at the same time that I felt like I would become a part of Sakai.

—Kirishima, Kirishima, Kirishima!

—Mmm?

I opened my eyes and the person in my line of sight was Sakai, she had her glasses on
and the same hairstyle.

—Sakai, what happened?

—Well, after sniffing that stuff you fell unconscious on the couch, so I was trying to
wake you up.

I see, so it was just a hallucination… Of course, nothing that happened between us was
real, as expected.

—If you can’t stand seeing Akane with other men, why don’t you go to her and tell her
how you feel? I’m sure she’ll do anything that comes from you.

—I… I don’t think it’s right.

—Kirishima, you can’t go through life afraid of not acting because your actions may
trigger misfortune. That’s life, an action brings a reaction.

This Sakai scares me, I prefer the Sakai from before, give her back to me.

—Why don’t you do what Akane has been asking you to do for a long time? Don’t you
realize that it is you who must act? Akane and Tachibana-san are willing to even
destroy you as long as one of them stays with you.

My eyes meet Hayasaka-san’s eyes. She throws me a smile and continues to learn how
to play darts with one of the guys. He tries to adjust her standing position by grabbing
her by both shoulders so that her body is perpendicular to the dartboard.

Clearly that guy is not interested in teaching her how to play darts, he just wants an
excuse to touch her body.

Trying to erase what my eyes had just witnessed, I snorted the white powder over and
over again.

—No matter how many times you do that, it won’t change the reality in front of you.

Everyone is trying to tell me what to do as if I don’t know. Of course I want to do such

an act with Hayasaka-san, I know that if I do that she will do me to the core and have
no eyes for other men. I wish to do that with all my might. But if I do it, Tachibana-san
will get hurt, and I don’t want that.

No matter which one I do it with, someone will get hurt, and the other will be very
angry too. There’s a reason why rules have been imposed in this relationship. I know
the only solution to this is for me to choose one of the two.
But they won’t let me do that either, and it’s because deep down they’re afraid of losing
the position they’re in. Neither wants to lose, but neither wants to keep sharing with
me. Which creates confusion, we are stuck, we can’t move forward or backward, and
that makes me even more confused.

—I know you’re not stupid, Kirishima. You have a master plan, right? Each person falls
in love as their heart tells them to, and Kirishima loves both Akane and Tachibana-san,
so you plan to do it with both of them, and this way they will be madly in love with
you… Or am I wrong?

—Good way of looking at things. Except for one detail… As soon as I do it with one of
them first, the other one will find out, and she’ll be very upset.

—You just have to make sure Akane doesn’t find out about your relationship with
Tachibana-san and vice versa.

—It’s not that easy… What do you think Hayasaka-san would think if she saw me
walking to school holding hands with Tachibana-san? She’ll realize that I lied to her.
It’s impossible.

—It’s not impossible.

—How do you know that?

—Because you have a plan.

Sakai really is a very clever girl. Indeed, I have a plan.

If Hayasaka-san and Tachibana-san are not in contact and far away from each other in
terms of location, I would tell Tachibana-san that I’m done with Hayasaka-san to be
with her. And the same thing I would tell Hayasaka-san regarding Tachibana-san. This
way I could have sex with both of them without the other knowing.

The possibility of such a situation exists. This is a plan that I’ve been secretly working
on, but I’m still not sure whether to implement it, since it’s so cruel, I could destroy
Hayasaka-san and Tachibana-san’s feelings for my own benefit. It is the master plan
made by a piece of scum.

—Don’t worry about the consequences, Kirishima. Do whatever it takes to get what
you want most. It doesn’t matter what people think, it doesn’t matter if what you do is
wrong, if they will label you as scum or selfish. Look out for your own good and
benefits. Do it, approve your ultimate master plan.

Despite Sakai Fumi’s words, and as much as I would love to do it. I don’t think I have
the ability to execute it.

I was supposed to seek happiness for myself and the one I love. That would be the
basis of my relationship. But it is true that between both parties asking me to do
something specific to make their feelings and love for me much stronger than they are
now, this does nothing but generate a conflict between reasoning and instincts.

Which path should I choose, what is the right answer? I need clues, a sign, every time
I try to think, everything begins to distort around me. My head feels like it is spinning
uncontrollably, I can’t think clearly… I… I… I… I feel as if everything is so light…

I was in a cubicle in the bathroom leaning over the toilet. The headache I had was as
if my brain was being drilled. I had vomited a couple of times, but no sign of food, just
saliva and bile.

—Are you feeling better?

Hayasaka-san asked in a Santa Claus costume while rubbing my back. My

consciousness is quite lethargic, so I couldn’t tell for sure if she was a figment of my
imagination, or reality.

—Did you go into the men’s room with me?

—Yes, I was very worried about you, so I had no choice. I also made sure there was no
other man in here of course. So if someone comes in, it’s better not to make noise so
as not to arouse suspicion.

It seems I haven’t been in this place for long.

—Hey Kirishima-kun, a while ago you made quite a colorful scene. You got up out of
nowhere from that couch, stood up on the table, rapped a song and were even taking
off your shirt.

—Did I really do that…?

—Yeah, and you know what I liked? That you kept looking at me, hehe… You’re a weak,
pathetic, pitiful boy. — She said while holding my head from the back.

—Hey, Hayasaka-san, I’m not at my best time for you to provoke me.

After that Hayasaka-san started talking to me about what she did at her job, how much
she had become accustomed to men coming up to her, complimenting her, whispering
things in her ear, or even going so far as to insinuate themselves to her in indecent
ways.

She told me how a middle-aged man asked her if she would agree to be with hi for one
night for 300,000 yen. She began to tell me her doubts about what would have
happened if she accepted such an offer, how much the man would touch her or what
he would make her do.

It was not only the middle-aged man, but also gang members who visit the place where
Hayasaka-san works, and even invited her to a hotel room. Clearly, depraved acts
would be the main focus in a place like that.

I don’t know if I was still under the influence of the white powder, but every word
Hayasaka-san said to me, it was as if images were being projected in my brain. It was
very painful and frustrating to bear.

She also told me how the guys she was with a while ago kept hinting at her to leave
this place and go somewhere else quieter. Because of the physique of both men and
the way they acted, they are the kind of people who are not used to taking no for an
answer, this would clearly put Hayasaka-san in a weak position, making her have to
do things she did not want to do with that pair of brutes.

Like me, Hayasaka-san was also under the influence of Maki’s white powder. So she
was feeling a bit awkward and at the same time more active.

—It’s quite frustrating, Kirishima-kun. I’m here, wanting you, and you do nothing. I’ve
been trying so hard to get you to come closer to me all this time, and you just watched
me. And I don’t know if I can resist it anymore… You know, if you don’t do something
soon, I think I’ll end up doing it with someone else.

I couldn’t help but get angry when I heard those words. I was already stressed enough
because of everything I’ve been going through, and I’m not going to look away
anymore.
—What are you talking about? If it was you and Tachibana-san who put up more rules
that prevent me from doing it with you! — I shouted as I stood up and slammed
Hayasaka-san against the cubicle wall.

—You don’t need to put it inside me, there are many other things you can do.

Hayasaka-san bit her lips provocatively as she said that.

—Hey, if you really love me and want me, prove it to me. Let me know that I’m worth
it, Kirishima-kun, let me know that you like me, let me know that you want me for
yourself.

In the middle of those words, I got down on my knees on the ground, and stuck my
head inside Hayasaka-san’s skirt. But…

—Kirishima-kun, you’re being too rough.

Hayasaka-san sounded puzzled. Her sexy and provocative tone had disappeared. What
was in front of me now was an embarrassed and shy Hayasaka-san. Her sexy
expression vanished, and what appeared was her same old childish expression.

—Why have you become so stubborn Hayasaka-san?

—I’m not being stubborn! It’s just that… I didn’t think you were going to do it, so I…

—What? Do you think you’ll want to do it with other men?

—It’s not like that! I… I just wanted to get your attention, Kirishima-kun… I don’t want
you to do this out of obligation…

So that’s what it was…

—Hayasaka-san, I’m going to enjoy your body, so don’t resist. — I said while putting
my head back inside her skirt.

—Please treat me kindly

Hayasaka-san says this with some embarrassment.

Maybe it’s because of the white powder… But… I feel that my whole body is warm…
And my crotch… It feels tingly…

Hayasaka-san proceeded to lift up her skirt herself.

I still don’t know if this is reality or a hallucination. In any case, we have no control
over our minds and bodies, there was no way at all to stop this, so we had no choice
but to do it.

The border between reality and fiction was null. Everything felt like a dream of which
you are aware, and you can do anything, even deform reality to your whims.

I knelt on the floor, and put my head inside Hayasaka-san’s skirt, who remained
standing, so I pressed my face against her underwear. I could feel it with the tip of my
nose… That’s when I inhaled deeply.

—Don’t do that, Kirishima-kun… It’s… Very embarrassing…

The tone of voice with which Hayasaka-san said it was very brittle, she looked like she
was about to cry. She may behave like the bad girl she tries to appear to be, and yes, I
must admit she’s aggressive in many other ways too, but at the end of the day, I like
her awkward side much better. I’m glad she’s back to normal. I proceeded to inhale
repeatedly, and each time I did so, Hayasaka-san replied in denial as if she was about
to cry. And deep in the back of my head I could hear Sakai’s voice saying, “Do it! Do it!“

After inhaling Hayasaka-san’s scent, the next thing I did was to run my tongue over
her underwear.

—No… Kirishima… Kun… Kun… I… I didn’t take a shower… Aaah…

Hayasaka-san grabs my head with both hands, and without paying attention to her I
continued licking.

—Kirishima-kun, this… It’s amazing…

Every time I pressed my tongue, Hayasaka-san’s hips reacted. She leaned forward, and
tried to escape, so I put my hands behind her thighs and held her as tight as I could.

—Aaaah… Kirishima-kun… Aaaah…!

Hayasaka-san’s expressions and the way her body reacted was pure pleasure for me.
The moans and movement of her hips didn’t stop, but started to become more present.

A liquid begins to seep from her underwear, and slides down her thighs. As soon as I
lick this, Hayasaka-san lets out a very loud and lovely scream. A few seconds later,
someone enters the bathroom.

I hastened to bring the fingers of my hand toward her mouth so that she can suck on
my fingers to stop her scream. Hayasaka-san’s mouth was very hot and wet. The sound
of lollipops echoed faintly, and the two men who came in seemed not to have noticed
our presence, so they proceeded to carry on with their conversation between the two
of them. And the topic that was the center of attention was none other than Hayasaka-
san.

—That girl, Hayasaka Akane, sure is very sexy.

The two men who came in were the same ones who were sitting next to Hayasaka-san,
and as they went about their business, they talked obscenely about her.

—I would love to kiss her.

As soon as I heard this, I stood up, pulled my fingers out of her mouth, and started
kissing her.

—I wonder what that beautiful tongue of hers tastes like.

Hearing that, I proceeded to grab Hayasaka-san’s tongue, and start sucking on it with
all my might.

—Yes, she has wonderful breasts too. I’d like to grab them.

The next thing I did was to grab Hayasaka-san’s breasts tightly and mold them to my
foresight.

—Why stop there when you can suck them?

Hayasaka-san proceeds to lift up her top, and takes off her bra and then drops it to the
floor. And without thinking of anything else, I brought my mouth close to her breasts
and started sucking on them.
The next thing I did was to put my hand inside her underwear, where I moved my
fingers very hard, which caused a large amount of liquid to be generated in her crotch,
and completely soaked my fingers, and in turn, it began to drip onto the floor.

Hayasaka-san’s panting became more and more intense, and her breathing was
exaggeratedly hurried. From then on, we did exactly every single thing the two guys
commented out loud. Everything but doing what is forbidden.

As soon as the two men came out of the bathroom, Hayasaka-san looked
unrecognizable.

—I… I… I’m really glad that Kirishima-kun likes me.

Hayasaka-san clung to me with moist eyes. As soon as I saw her directly, Sakai’s voice
popped into my head, she kept telling me how well I had done. I just needed to deliver
the final blow so that Hayasaka-san would be head over heels in love with me, so no
man could take her away from me.

So, I proceeded to pull Hayasaka-san’s skirt up a little higher, and then put aside her
fluid-soaked underwear. I brought my mouth closer, and with my tongue out, I directly
licked her forbidden fruit.

Hayasaka-san’s whole body began to tremble as she gasped and screamed at the top
of her lungs. She was trying to excuse herself that what she was experiencing was not
her own, but the result of the white powder ingested thanks to Maki.

—I’m going to cum!!! Kirishima-kun!!!!

That’s when Hayasaka-san started to squirm and shake more than usual.

—I want to feel you more, Kirishima-kun, I want to feel your kisses, your hugs, I want
to feel that you care about me!

I could notice a tone of sadness in Hayasaka-san’s words, so I stopped licking, stood

up and hugged her, then proceeded to lift her right leg and press my crotch into hers,
just as we had done at the love hotel. The change of mood was noticeable as she did
this, and as if she hadn’t minded at all that I had been licking her down there, she
began to kiss me passionately as she thrust her tongue into my mouth.

—I’m happy, I feel Kirishima-kun’s love. I want to feel more, more, more… My hips…
Don’t stop…

Hayasaka-san placed her arms around my neck and her body began to tremble. That’s
when someone entered the bathroom again. I tried my best to stop what she was
doing, but Hayasaka-san continued to move her hips without a care in the world while
telling me that she couldn’t stop, which caused her to start panting exaggeratedly.

—Hayasaka-san…?!

I tried to cover her mouth so that her moans wouldn’t leak out, but she shook her head
emphatically. It was then that she decided to shout something about what we were
doing without thinking about the consequences it would bring.

—I don’t care if everyone finds out! Let’s get over it, okay? I don’t mind at all if I’m with
you, Kirishima-kun, and it’s because I’m your girlfriend, I want everyone to know
about it!

Those were her words, all while she continued to move her hips more intensely and
her breathing became even more labored.

—Kirishima-kun will be the cheater who cheated on Tachibana-san, and I’ll be the
slutty girl who does things like this in the bathroom with other guys who have a
girlfriend. And I don’t care about that! I just want you to make me feel good! I’ll still
love you even though everyone hates you, Kirishima-kun.

Hayasaka-san’s arms and neck were sweating more and more, and even her cheeks
were flushed.

—Kirishima-kun, Kirishima-kun, Kirishima-kun, Kirishima-kun, Kirishima-kun!

I couldn’t think of anything else anymore, and on mere impulse I continued kissing
Hayasaka-san and grabbed her breasts very tightly. After a few seconds we both
shifted to the floor. We had reached our limit, we could not think of anything else, all
our life force has been consumed after having done all kinds of acts not very well seen
before society. But that was the least of our problems, from outside the cubicle there
was a deliberate coughing sound. Hayasaka-san continued to be ecstatic, and reached
out her hand to me as if to caress me.

The door to the bathroom cubicle next door burst open, causing the heat in my body
to instantly disappear and I was transported back to reality.
—It’s me, Maki.

Hearing his voice and knowing it was Maki, I was quite relieved. Coming from him I
was sure that everything that happened in the bathroom will stay between us and no
one will know the truth. Even though I can keep my mind at ease in that aspect, I feel
quite embarrassed about the spectacle we just had in front of him.

—Hey, Maki, what can I tell you? I feel very uncomfortable right now.

—That’s what I should say.

—It’s not our fault! It’s because of your damn white powder you spread all over the
party! My head is a mess.

—Oh yeah, speaking of which… Guys, that’s not what you think it is, it’s just powdered
sugar, the idea was for you to put it in your drinks.

—You’re kidding, right…?

—No… The truth is, you and Hayasaka-chan are nasty.

—I’m sorry, Kirishima-kun…

—Don’t worry.

I was walking while dragging Hayasaka-san who was hugging me from behind. After
our scene in the bathroom, there were some problems. As soon as we went back to
the living room to end the party. The men Hayasaka-san was with tried to forcibly take
her away, obviously wanting somewhere else “quieter”.

This caused Hayasaka-san to make a big fuss, and saying things like; that she only
wants to be with me, that she doesn’t want to go to another place if I’m not there, or
that her body only belongs to me, and all this while screaming my name and begging
for my help.

Clearly Maki and Sakai jumped into the picture and tried to diffuse any misconceptions
that Hayasaka-san was hinting at in front of all our classmates. Now I am indebted to
the two of them, I must either buy them lunch or give them a very expensive gift.
So we both left the place and I proceeded to carry the clingy Hayasaka-san all the way
home on my back.

—I’m a bad girl… You think I’m a clumsy one who doesn’t think at all about what she
does… Maybe so… But I also think about clever things too sometimes.

—Oh yeah? And how’s that? Wanting to get my attention by approaching any stranger
who gets in your way?

—You’re right. I’m even bad at doing that, I only give you trouble, I cause displeasure
to the people around me, I’m worthless.

Hayasaka-san gets off my back and starts walking beside me. I tried to hold her hand,
but she shook her head.

—I tried to be friends with other guys partly because I wanted to forget about you,
Kirishima-kun. I’m only causing you trouble… If you and Tachibana-san fall even more
in love with each other, I’ll eventually have to leave, and I don’t know if I’d be able to
do that.

Hayasaka-san stopped dead in her tracks and stared at me, her expression was
serious, there was no longer the typical smile on her face.

—I’ve realized that I’m a sneaky girl. They only allow me to be around you because
they don’t want me to break down, get depressed and end up ruining my life. I’m
starting to hate myself for it. So I’ve decided to stop everything now.

—What do you mean?

—Being a bad girl.

It was then that Hayasaka-san smiled energetically again. It was that kind of smile that
comforts you and radiates warmth. The smile of a girl who doesn’t think about hurting
anyone or have bad thoughts.

—I don’t want to do things on the sly anymore. I want to be friends with Tachibana-
san, and I don’t want to be a burden to you, Kirishima-kun. Maybe I’m a good girl after
all. I rebelled against everyone’s image of me because I thought they were wrong.
But… Maybe, that image isn’t so wrong… So, I will stay away from you before I become
a very very bad girl.
Her smile disappears again, and a serious expression remains on her face.

—That’s why, Kirishima-kun… This Christmas will be the last time we will be together.
It is December twenty-fifth in the afternoon.

I was wearing a coat, jeans and white sneakers. It was very cold, and my ears hurt
every time the wind blew, which is a strange thing, since the sky is clear and there is
no sign of snow.

In both hands I carried two paper bags, each had the Christmas gifts I chose together
with my sister. For Hayasaka-san I had bought gloves, and for Tachibana-san, a scarf.
It was really not complicated at all to choose the gifts, the sales clerk was the one who
chose the gifts for me, as my sister advised me that it would be better for me to play it
safe and not to buy something so complex.

Tachibana-san had been absent from school for several days due to her upcoming
piano recital of which today is the last day. I’m a little worried about what I might
encounter, Yanagi-senpai didn’t seem to be particularly interested in taking steps to
get closer to her since she decided to invite me to the party after all.

But surely something must have changed in Tachibana-san’s feelings during this time.
And if that wasn’t enough, Hayasaka-san said that today would be our last day to be
together.

I was supposed to spend the whole day with Hayasaka-san today, but she told me that
we could meet in the afternoon, as she had to work half a day at her job. To my
surprise, she was in the same mood as usual, it was as if she was not bothered by the
fact that today would be our last day. She also stopped accepting invitations from
every boy who approached her to go out with her. It was as if the old Hayasaka-san
had returned. And of course, that made me very happy, it was like seeing the sun rise
after a whole cloudy day.

I headed towards the hotel where Tachibana-san’s recital would be. I had no intention
of going, I didn’t want to give Yanagi-senpai the pleasure of showing up in an
environment that is clearly not designed for me. But still, I made the decision to attend
not because of me, but because I wanted to make Tachibana-san happy. She had been
depressed due to the fact that we couldn’t spend Christmas together, so giving her a
surprise visit and delivering my gift would surely lift her spirits.

And before heading to such a place, I had something important to do first. Hamanami
had contacted me to help her find a gift for Yoshimi-kun. Because he was busy with his
basketball team practice, he and Hamanami will celebrate this day tomorrow.

After helping to choose a suitable gift for her crush. Hamanami wanted to accompany
me to the hotel to deliver my gift to Tachibana-san. For some reason, she thought it
was a bad idea to let me go alone to a place like that.

—Kirishima-senpai, are you sure you want to do this? These kinds of social gatherings
are not meant for you.

—I have no choice.

The train stopped at a station in the center of the city. We followed the directions on
the invitation given to me by Yanagi-senpai, and it took us to an area of the city so
elegant that it made me wonder if there was no other place in this country that was so
quiet and clean.

After walking for several minutes, we arrived at the hotel just at dusk. We approached
the entrance and in front of us beams a beautiful gold logo. I had my doubts whether
this was the right place. The whole atmosphere was so tense that it made me doubt if
I did the right thing in coming here.

A black car pulled up in front of us, and one of the employees rushed over and opened
the car door. A man got out of the vehicle with a wheeled suitcase and looked at us
sideways.

It was the first time I had ever felt contempt through a look.

I thought nothing of it and proceeded into the lobby. What caught my eye was a large
chandelier hanging from the top of the ceiling, and the marble that stretched across
the entire expanse of the place. I walked towards the grand staircase in the foyer that
led to the second floor, the dense red carpet that covered it was to such an extent, that
with each step I felt how it absorbed my feet.

Once I reached the second floor, I stumbled upon what appeared to be Tachibana-san’s
meeting, it seemed to have already started, and the feeling of nerves once again took
over my body and mind. I tried to go straight into the room, however, one of the hotel
staff stopped me and gave me directions to where the checkroom was.

I had a lot of items with me, so it was expected for me to leave some of my belongings
behind for a bit. I left Hayasaka-san’s gift, along with the gift Hamanami bought for
Yoshimi-kun, I only kept Tachibana-san’s gift and proceeded to enter.

—Senpai, these people look so elegant… And you look like a tramp.

—Hamanami, you look just as good as me too.

The room where the meeting was taking place was not as spacious as I would have
imagined. The size was modest, as was its decorations that stood out, but even so, it
still gave the impression of being a very luxurious place.

The entrance was decorated with lots of glass that shone against the light, the cooks
were preparing the dishes in an open kitchen, so the guests could witness the whole
process of how the food was cooked, and all of this accompanied with a view of the
illuminated garden.

—Hey, Senpai, isn’t that Tachibana-senpai? — Hamanami asked, pointing to where the
piano was.

In a corner of the room, there was a grand piano, and Tachibana-san was posing in
front of it while surrounded by some friends chatting and laughing. Because of the
charismatic attitude she had here, I doubted for a second if it was really her. She was
wearing her hair up, and a beautiful elegant black dress with lace around her
shoulders. She looked like a very mature woman.

—They all look very classy.

Hamanami looked at her outfit. Hamanami herself was clearly not dressed for the
occasion, she was just wearing normal clothes that anyone would wear to go shopping
with a friend. I don’t blame her for feeling like she didn’t fit in this environment, I felt
the same way too.

—I think your sweatshirt is very colorful and stylish, Hamanami.

—No need to try to praise me, Senpai… We’d better give her the gift and go home.
—I agree with you.

As I was about to approach her. Tachibana-san sat on the piano chair, and started to
play the keys in a playful manner, and immediately a girl who seemed to be her friend
sat next to her and they began playing as a duet.

I could observe Yanagi-senpai in the distance, who looked very stylish, he had a smile
on his face, and he looked proud.

While we were watching Tachibana-san and her friend playing the piano, another
conversation was coming to our ears from a man and a woman standing near us. The
topic in question was about how they were planning to spend the New Year’s holidays
abroad.

I never thought about how expensive it would be to spend a few days away from Japan
just to enjoy some time with your partner.
The longer I stayed in this place, the more I began to feel uncomfortable. I looked at
the table where all the exchange gifts were. The scarf I bought for Tachibana-san was
of a somewhat high cost, not the kind of value that a rich person would afford, but the
most expensive that a student with that of a part-time job could afford.

But as soon as I saw the different sizes and the quality of the paper they are wrapped
with, it made me understand that most of these gifts were beyond my financial means.
I tried to avert my gaze and not think about the harsh reality I had to face, but I ended
up staring at my foul appearance and my dirty white tennis shoes, making it all the
more difficult.

—Senpai, it’s torture for you to stay here, leave the gift on the table and let’s go home.

—It’s okay…

I put Tachibana-san’s gift, and when I headed for the exit, that’s when the unexpected
happened.

—What are you doing here? — Miyuki, Tachibana-san’s sister, exclaimed.

She was wearing the same hairstyle as her, and a one-piece dress of a different color.

—I want you to stay away from my sister.

—Senpai, why does Tachibana-senpai’s sister hate you? What did you do now?

—Huh… I hypnotized Tachibana-san into becoming an elementary school girl and

called me Shirou Onii-chan.

—You did what?!

—And she also hypnotized me into getting excited about her when she wore pigtails
and wore a school swimsuit.

—Your sense of ethics is gone, senpai…

—And well, Miyuki-chan found me and Tachibana-san in an unpleasant situation.

—You’ve embraced anarchy! I can’t support you in this, senpai! It’s unfortunate.
Hamanami turned away from me and sided with Miyuki-chan, she’s all for Tachibana-
san’s sister hating me, and I don’t blame her, I did have a very pitiful attitude.

—Oh come on, Hamanami, what kind of person do you think I am?

—A pedo, that’s what you are!

Hamanami’s response was relentless, and painful at the same time.

—My sister is engaged, please don’t try anything weird with her, just get out of here.

Miyuki-chan grabbed the paper bag from the table where I had put my gift, and headed
for the trash can outside the room. She hesitated for a moment whether to throw it in
the bin, but in the end, she ended up doing so.

—Please leave now.

Miyuki-chan must be aware that what she did wasn’t right, but I understand her being
upset. I didn’t want to continue being a nuisance, so I apologized to her, and Hamanami
and I left the hotel.

I looked up at the sky and the darkness had taken over, and then I looked back toward
the hotel. Thanks to social media, I knew that there were people with a great lifestyle
in the world, but as soon as you look at it head on, the difference about what it’s like
is even greater than what pictures or videos can show.

I don’t want to be the typical person who judges based on appearances, I want to
believe that all the people present there are kind to each other despite the luxurious
life they lead.

After standing still for a few seconds while looking around the hotel, Hamanami
tugged on my sleeve.

—Let’s go now, senpai. Please don’t torture yourself like that. I’m sure when you grow
up, you’ll be able to strut around in places like this.

—I doubt it.

Unlike when I was a kid, I feel a bigger wall between me and Tachibana-san now. The
conversation I had with Maki a while back about how my life was like Jay Gatsby’s
came to mind. After all, Tachibana-san and I are not so different from the characters
in that story. I understand Gatsby’s feelings more and more now.

—Hamanami, thank you for trying to make me feel better. But I don’t need you to feel
sorry for me.

—Really?

I know Tachibana-san doesn’t care how other people see her or what they think of her.
If I had called her, she would have surely approached me and chatted with me in the
same mood as always without worrying about her surroundings. I wasn’t trying to
make myself look like a cool guy, or pretend to be someone I’m not. I just tried to give
her a gift in the most dignified way possible.

—I only came because it was what she expected from me.

—I see… Well, if I’m honest, I prefer a senpai who hypnotizes innocent girls and gives
them kisses on a stage in front of many people, then being a stupid rich guy.

Hamanami said with a sullen look.

—Thank you.

I’m sure Tachibana-san feels the same way. I walked to the station and then said
goodbye to her, then I took another train and headed to the meeting point where
Hayasaka-san would be waiting for me.

As I looked out the window, I thought about everything that had happened, I assumed
that Yanagi-senpai had set me up or tried to make fun of me. And after seeing such a
scene, indeed, I felt very depressed and discouraged.

The train stopped at the station right where I was supposed to get off. I left the place
and walked through the crowd, and when I reached the square, I saw many people,
but I could not find Hayasaka-san. It wasn’t until after a few seconds that I felt
someone poking me with their finger in the back while letting out a playful laugh. I
turned around, and saw her, her cheeks were red from the cold and her breath was
white in the air.—Well, let’s start our last Christmas date, Kirishima-kun. — Hayasaka-
san said with a big smile on her face.
The main event of the day had begun. Hayasaka-san brought me to a familiar
restaurant, which surprised me since for our last date, I thought it should be in a more
ostentatious place.

I tried to convince Hayasaka-san to go to a better place, but She didn’t like the idea,
She was happy to be with me in this place. It seems that she has been planning her
ideal date with me for a long time, so she begged me to leave all the responsibility to
her about what we were going to do today. I don’t know what she has planned for me,
or what the whole night will hold for me, I just know that she was very happy to be
able to be with me, and that was more than enough for me.

—Kirishima-kun, you must eat a lot and have enough energy. We’ll be busy all night…
Huh… That’s not what I meant! You know, I’m just saying that we’ll be going to many
places until dawn… — said Hayasaka-san with a red and embarrassed face.

—I know, relax.

Hayasaka-san was wearing a collared sweater and a long skirt without showing any
skin. Everything hinted that it was going to be a wholesome evening and nothing out
of the ordinary would happen. She doesn’t seem to have that bad girl personality
anymore, which was a relief.

After eating our dinner, we proceeded to do our gift exchange. Hayasaka-san quickly
unwrapped hers, and put on the gloves with great joy. She was delighted by my gift.

—I love them so much, Kirishima-kun! I would never have been able to afford to buy
ones like this even with my part-time job.

What a relief, that was the reaction I was looking for.

—Although I’m sure the sales clerk chose this gift for you.

—How do you know?

—Because Kirishima-kun couldn’t have such good taste.

As she said that, she put her hand on her cheek while smiling. By the way, what
Hayasaka-san gave me was a knitted cap. As soon as I put it on, she became even
happier.
—You look very cute with my gift, Kirishima-kun~.

We started walking down the street holding hands. We looked like a real engaged
couple. Or that’s the impression I want to give for tonight, which will be our very last
together.

Although things started to take an unexpected turn, as we were walking, Hayasaka-

san started talking about our relationship and what Tachibana-san meant to me, she
was trying to give me advice just like Yanagi-senpai was giving her.

She seems to be handling this breakup in the best way possible, it’s a very mature
attitude on her part, but I can’t help but feel bad for her, my plan was for none of this
to happen, in fact, I tried my best to avoid it.

When we first met, we agreed that this would come to an end once I got to be with
Tachibana-san, and she with Yanagi-senpai. But then, everything took an unexpected
turn and various events occured in which I ended up having two girlfriends.

Now we are in a position where I continued to fight to be by Tachibana-san’s side

against Yanagi-senpai. While the love Hayasaka-san had for him fizzled out, she turned
to me.

In spite of everything, Hayasaka-san has all the makings of becoming the number one
girl for both Yanagi-senpai and me. She’s a very kind, attractive, and attentive girl.

It’s not fair to anyone. Yanagi-senpai still continued to be a little nice to me after what
I did to him, and Hayasaka-san is by my side supporting me in this. It would seem that
the only one who stands to gain from all of this… Is me.

I stopped walking and decided to give Hayasaka-san a hug.

—What’s wrong, Kirishima-kun?

I couldn’t answer that question, I felt so bad about myself, all this trouble was started
because of me.

—Hehehehe — Hayasaka-san smiles while hugging me back — I’m glad you are so kind
to me.

Hayasaka-san jumps into my arms. She was so happy that she was laughing with
happiness. So, I hugged her even tighter, and she rubbed her face against me even
happier because of that.

—Kirishima-kun. We are on the street~

After that emotional scene, Hayasaka-san took me to the cinema to watch three
movies to be shown throughout the night.

The first one was a movie based on a popular manga. As soon as I told her that I didn’t
know the story, Hayasaka-san laughed and said that she didn’t know what the movie
was about either. The goal was to spend the whole night together.

The second movie was a romantic drama to be honest. It touched the deepest part of
my heart. Halfway through the movie, already close to midnight, I could hear
Hayasaka-san snoring. I tried to wake her up with a kiss on the cheek, but she shook
her head with sleepy eyes and continued to sleep peacefully with her head resting on
my shoulder. She woke up at the end of the movie though, and seemed excited about
everything that was happening in the plot.

After watching two movies, Hayasaka-san was satisfied with how the date was going,
so the last movie was a gangster movie at 2 in the morning.

Having slept through the second showing, she was more active than ever for this
movie, her eyes sparkling with interest in the scenes playing on the screen. Every time
a shooting scene came on, she would hold my hand tightly. And that’s how we spent
most of the night inside the movie theater. After the show came to an end, we left the
theater, where the sky was still dark. There was still an hour left before the trains
would start running again.

—Let’s go for a walk Kirishima-kun.

We held hands again, and walked through the completely empty city center. It was a
strange feeling to see no one in a place that is usually very crowded. The twenty-fifth
of December had come to an end, and I still had doubts about whether it would really
be our last day together. I tried to pretend that nothing was bothering me, but that was
definitely the only thing going around in my mind.

—Can I be selfish for one last time Kirishima-kun?

—Yes.
—Since I was a little girl, I had always wanted to receive a ring from the man I love. —
Hayasaka-san said with a tense smile on her face.

As was obvious, the mall was not going to be open at this early hour of the morning.
So, we entered a 24-hour trinket store.

I saw many rings displayed in a showcase next to perfumes and watches of dubious
quality, and bought a ring with the remaining amount of money left in my wallet.
Leaving only the ticket for the train home.

It wasn’t something expensive, let alone extravagant, but I suppose it will serve to
fulfill Hayasaka-san’s wishes.

As soon as we left the store, we began to walk for a bit again, but it was so cold that
we headed off to wait for the train at the station. The waiting room on the platform
was warm and empty. I proceeded to take the ring out of the paper bag, took her hand,
removed her glove and then put the ring on the ring finger of her left hand.

—Hehehehe, Kirishima-kun made all my dreams come true.

Depression struck me again. I was in a rather significant place. Millions of people pass
through here daily, many with fates I could hardly imagine. Our goodbye was
approaching, and that made it harder.

—The date I had with you today is something I’ve always imagined when I would be
in college, going out with my boyfriend to eat a nice dinner, spending the whole night
at the movies while fighting the sleep that overcame us, and then skipping classes the
next day.

What I did today with Hayasaka-san, was something that she wanted very much to
happen in her daily life when she was in college, and that means a lot to us.

—Then I went to my boyfriend’s apartment, who lives alone, and slept on his chest in
his little bed… But in exchange for that, what I did today was to walk until dawn with
you, you gave me a ring, and now we are here… Waiting for the train to take us home…
And separate us again…

As the sky began to light up due to the appearance of the impending sun. Hayasaka-
san was having to deal with her fate.
—Really, I thought I would be able to do it. To get away from you and put an end to
this. But I can’t, even though Tachibana-san and you love each other very much, I can’t
help but feel like a hindrance, I’m not able to just walk away…

Hayasaka-san seemed to have imagined what her life would be like after this day if she
no longer had me by her side, so she continued to express what she felt.

—You… You will be with Tachibana-san for the rest of your life, while you will forget
about me. That’s why, I can’t accept it… Because it’s with you that I want everything,
Kirishima-kun, it’s with you that I imagine my future, it’s with you that I imagine going
to college… You are everything to me, Kirishima-kun…!

Tears began to well up in her eyes as she hid the expression on her face with her hair.

—I can’t break up with you, Kirishima-kun. I don’t want to leave. I’m sorry… I’m so
sorry… Kirishima-kun… I love you so much, I want to be a normal girlfriend for you,
and I can’t ignore these feelings I have for you…!
It was now Monday morning, it was so cold that the streets of Tokyo were freezing, I
was on my way to school wearing the hat that Hayasaka-san gave me. If I didn’t use it,
Hayasaka-san would probably give me a dry smile while saying something like; “Even
on such a cold day, you wouldn’t be able to use my gift…”. But the days of being on both
sides of the board are over.

Before we said goodbye on the twenty-sixth of December, Hayasaka-san gave me a

choice between her and Tachibana-san. Stating that she has fallen madly in love with
me, and that she doesn’t want to be number two either. Let alone getting to share me
with Tachibana-san, she wants to be a normal girlfriend.

I knew from the beginning that this three-way relationship would be impossible. It
was more than obvious that neither Hayasaka-san nor Tachibana-san wanted to share
me with the other, so the time has come for me to take responsibility for my actions.

On the other hand, I have to think of a way to tell Tachibana-san. I am sure she will
flatly refuse, although her family situation makes it impossible for a relationship
between the two of us to be projected in the future. In fact, Tachibana-san’s worries
are more about her confusion that Yanagi-senpai is pushing towards her, rather than
the fact that she is sharing me with Hayasaka-san. Hence, it becomes more
uncomfortable for me to have to tell her that I have to choose between one and the
other.

—Shirou-kun!

As soon as I arrived at the school gate, Tachibana-san greeted me with much

enthusiasm, she had a big smile on her face, her excitement was to such an extent that
she didn’t seem to mind that I was wearing a cap that Hayasaka-san had given me.

—Let me carry your bag to the classroom.

—It’s not necessary, Tachibana-san.

—It’s okay, I want to do it. — She said as she took my things, it seemed that she wanted
to carry any item that was of my belongings.

—Everyone is watching us Tachibana-san.

—Then I’m going to have to mark my territory.

Tachibana-san grabbed my arm and pulled me towards her. Many comments around
us started to come up, some of them hinting that Tachibana-san and I had finally had
sex. But she didn’t seem to mind at all, as she was very happy.

—Shirou-kun, don’t be shy. – She said as she brought the scarf close to her face and
inhaled deeply. — I never imagined that you would leave my gift with my sister. I knew
you would come to see me.

In the end, Miyuki-chan gave her my gift that she must have taken out of the trash can.
However, when I asked her what had happened, I knew right away that her sister
didn’t do it because she felt bad for me, but gave it to Tachibana-san since she lost her
patience.

Tachibana-san said she herself was waiting in the hotel lobby that day long after the
party was over. Two hours later, Miyuki-chan gave her my gift saying that she forgot
to give it to her earlier.

After everything she told me, I couldn’t tell her the ultimatum Hayasaka-san gave me,
neither during recess nor at lunchtime. I get a lump in my throat every time I see
Tachibana-san sitting in her seat with a happy face, and the scarf around her neck.

She loved my gift so much, she even spent the whole day wearing it. One girl told me
that during class, when the teacher asked Tachibana-san why she continued to wear
the scarf even though the classroom already had heating, instead of giving the typical
answer; “I’m cold”, she instead said with great pride in front of the whole class; “My
boyfriend gave it to me”.

That provoked the teacher to impose a punishment on her and to write a letter and
reflect on what she did. An activity she was doing with a big smile on her face. I didn’t
want to ruin her mood. But it’s something I can’t drag out for too long either. I had to
tell her one way or another.

Time passed, and when classes were over, Tachibana-san and I met in the club room,
she was waiting for me with a cup of coffee she had prepared. And as expected, she
continued to wear the scarf, something quite disconcerting since there was already
heating in the room.

As soon as I sat down on the sofa, Tachibana-san immediately came to me with the
attitude of a dog wagging its tail.
—What do you want to do today? Shall we go out? Or do you want to stay here all
afternoon? That sounds much better, don’t you think?

Tachibana-san placed her head on my shoulder, but I couldn’t even enjoy her company
at all. my conscience was killing me, so I told her everything that had happened with
Hayasaka-san, making the expression on her face suddenly turn cold.

—Why are you telling me all that, isn’t everything supposed to be fine if Shirou-kun
has both of us? Isn’t that what you want? — Tachibana-san said as she separated from
me.

She seemed to be depressed, but the most surprising thing to me was that she showed
no signs of anger.

—What about our trip together?

—She said I wouldn’t have to choose now, but I have to give her an answer when I get
back.

—But… So how are we going to enjoy our time together?

—Do you want me to make a decision first?

—No, that would be worse.

—Calm down, I haven’t made a decision yet.

—That’s not true! You’ll choose Hayasaka-san!

Tachibana-san thinks that I will make that choice because of the situation that is going
on in her house, and because I don’t want to ruin her future.

—Hey, what if we convince Hayasaka-san to continue our agreement? I don’t care who
the public-facing girlfriend is. If Hayasaka-san wants to take priority, that’s fine with
me, I’ll be strong.

I haven’t even made a choice yet, and Tachibana-san is already looking for a solution
to her possible rejection.

—I don’t want this to be my last trip with you Shirou-kun…

Tachibana-san has become a bit disturbed by what I said to her.

—Shirou-kun, do you think it’s a good idea? Maybe this trip shouldn’t be made. My
mother… She doesn’t support this.

Tachibana-san’s family has a tradition of spending New Year’s with her whole family.
When she tried to get out of it, saying that she was going on a trip with some friends,
her sister interfered in that conversation, and gave her away by saying that she was
going on a trip with another man who is not Yanagi-senpai.

—I still wonder how my sister knew about my trip with you. I haven’t told her
anything.

My gaze fell on a notebook that was on the table, and it had a page with all the plans
she wanted to make happen with me in Kyoto. As if that wasn’t enough, on the cover
was written the title “A trip through the ancient capital with my beloved Shirou-kun,
who will kiss me a hundred times a day”, all written in colored pen.

Yeah… I too wonder how she found out…

—You’ve always told me that I should get along with my family, and strengthen
relationships with them. My mother doesn’t like the idea of me being with you, let
alone going on this trip.

—Don’t worry, I’ll take care of it.

—You can’t do anything about it.

Tachibana-san replied in a nonchalant manner. She seems to be afraid of antagonizing

her mother, all because of her engagement to Yanagi-senpai.

—I don’t think Tachibana-san’s mother is the kind of person who is complicated to

understand.

—Shirou-kun… You don’t know anything about my mother.

—Maybe, but still, I plan to talk to her personally, and ask for her permission.

Tachibana-san was hesitant at my words. And then, as if she had discovered

something, her eyes widened.
—… Shirou-kun, where are you working at?
In the last couple of weeks I have been under constant pressure from Hayasaka-san,
Tachibana-san and Yanagi-senpai. But that doesn’t mean I haven’t tried to do
something about it.

My shift was over at work, the shop was closed, and almost all the employees had left
except Kunimi-san and I, it was time to face my fate, so I had sat down at the table to
chat with Rei-san regarding my trip with Tachibana-san, since after all… she was her
mother.

—I had my suspicions from the beginning that you knew Hikari, since you go to the
same high school as her… But I never imagined that you were her boyfriend.

Rei-san took a sip of her drink, and continued speaking.

—Okay, I’ll accept the trip. — She said as she placed an envelope on the table — I’ll give
you your salary in advance, so don’t let my daughter stay in a strange place.

I thought she would flatly refuse my request, but this attitude coming from her was
quite accommodating. I imagined she would be more strict and overprotective of her
daughter.

—I see that you are surprised. I don’t blame you, it wouldn’t be right of me to meddle
in my daughter’s love life… On the other hand, I’m surprised at you too, Kirishima-kun,
I thought you were going to try to convince me with an inspirational speech or
something like that.

—Well, that was my plan B.

I had been planning it from the beginning, the moment when I saw the job offer at the
bar run by Tachibana-san’s mother, so I didn’t hesitate twice and applied for the job.

It was more than obvious that the problems that were generated in our relationship
was because of the engagement between Tachibana-san and Yanagi-senpai. So I
thought that if I could solve the root of the problem, there would be a chance between
us.

—You never imagined that I would be this permissive when you first met me, right?

—Yes, it turned out to be very different from what I had imagined.

Rei-san was an intelligent person and very modern for a mother. In a way, she lived up
to my expectations, now I see where Tachibana Hikari got that personality from.

—I have talked to Hikari on several occasions about canceling her engagement to

Yanagi-kun. Even if it means paying more for the rent of this place… She’s not very
good at thinking about difficult things, but she manages to instinctively pick up on
when something goes wrong.

Yanagi-senpai’s father’s company owns a lot of real estate around the city. And the
place where we met was one of them, Rei-san pays rent for this place at a ridiculously
low price considering where we were located. And this is thanks to the commitment
that Tachibana-san and Yanagi-senpai have, as a benefit of this, Rei-san manages to
give her employees a much higher floor than the rest of the bars in the area.

If the rent for this place goes up, and profits go down, it will clearly affect the
employees’ pay, and Rei-san would even have to close several of its other bars.

—But, that commitment is now worthless Kirishima-kun. You may be able to undo it
without taking any risk.

—What?

—Oh, I see you still don’t know. Yanagi-kun has convinced his father to keep the rent
of this place cheap in case Hikari doesn’t marry him. That means, she’s free to be with
you… Although she’ll owe Yanagi-kun a big debt.

—… I kind of understand that.

—Yes, but there’s an issue to deal with. Basically there is no longer any impediment
for you and Hikari to be together, which leaves a question mark in the air… Will you be
willing to take the risk and take her as your girlfriend?

Rei-san’s glassy eyes stare at me. It was as if she was seeing right through me, seeing
her was like seeing Tachibana-san… She really is her mother after all, but with the
distinct difference that she knew when to stop pushing. —Both of you are free to do
what you want, do what your heart tells you, there is no reason for Hikari to be
manipulated by Yanagi-kun’s words anymore. — she said as she stood up from her seat
and placed her hand on my shoulder — In any case, I will only give you one piece of
advice… Don’t make my daughter cry.

It was the night of December 31st, New Year’s Eve had arrived.

Tachibana-san had come to my house to spend the night, she brought a suitcase with
her, because tomorrow we were going on a trip to Kyoto. I was watching her as she
impatiently put the tangerines in her mouth. It was a very comforting scene, she was
wearing one of my shirts and was sitting on the kotatsu next to my sister. She really
felt like part of my family, and I liked that a lot.

She and I hadn’t talked much since she came here. The reason was more than obvious,
what could be one last journey in our lives was just an hour away. Funny how time
often passes slowly when you know there is a difficult tension in the air.

While my sister and Tachibana-san played, I sat down watching TV until it was time to
go to the shrine.

When I looked at the clock and knew that the time had come, as it was very cold, I
looked for a sweatshirt to put on, as did Tachibana-san. We both got ready and
proceeded to leave the house. There were many people on the street, and walking
proved to be somewhat tedious.

When we arrived at the shrine, we stood in a small line until we reached the front,
rang the bell, lit a couple of incense, and proceeded to pray.

But I had not come here precisely to perform this ritual, but because I had a hunch…
And to my luck, it was right.

—Happy New Year.

The person who was addressing us was Yanagi-senpai. As soon as Tachibana-san saw
that, she was understandably upset, the expression on her face was understandable,
and as if she didn’t know what else to do, she closed her eyes tightly while waiting for
everything bad to end.

Yanagi-senpai became sad to see that reaction on Tachibana-san’s part.

—I’m sorry for playing with your feelings… It’s okay if you don’t want to see me
anymore, you don’t have to force yourself to it.

Despite Yanagi-senpai’s words, this encounter is still difficult for Tachibana-san, as in

a way, it can lead to feelings of guilt for abandoning her engagement with him just to
want to be happy with another man, while the financial stability of her family falls on
her former fiance.

—I’ve been the best at everything since I was a kid. I could study and play sports better
than other people without even doing my best. I’m lucky enough to make many friends
and have many girls like me just by smiling… I’ve quit soccer, just because I want to
succeed in another way.

Everything seems to indicate that Yanagi-senpai has been keeping quiet about a lot of
things since then, and wishes to make things right.

—I thought I could have you if I pushed you, but I understood that people’s hearts are
not an object to be handled at my whim.

And it was for that reason that he decided to put an end to the binding commitment
between their families.

—Hikari-chan, I’ve been a lousy guy, I admit it, but… Now we’re even, right?

—Well…

Tachibana-san tried to say something, but when she turned to look at me, she decided
to keep quiet.

—It’s okay. I don’t want to force you to say anything. But, if there is even the slightest
possibility that you still have feelings for me. Please take it seriously.

The gaze with which Senpai looked at Tachibana-san is filled with a strong will.

—I like you, Tachibana Hikari. And I don’t want you to be my fiancee because our
families decided so. I want you to be my bride, because that’s how I really feel.
Yanagi-senpai’s attitude was like that of a hero trying to rescue a princess. A great
show of bravery, a simple straightforward appearance, a pure heart, and with an
attitude of selflessness.

After those words, Tachibana-san began to touch the ends of her hair. It is a typical
habit of hers when something bothers her.

—I know you’re going on a trip, so, I’ll be waiting for you when you come back.

After saying that, Senpai left the place. He seemed to want to tell me something, but
he didn’t dare to do it in front of Tachibana-san. It was probably something of which
he didn’t want to make another bad image of him to be generated in Tachibana-san’s
mind. The look he gave me as he left was not friendly at all, and I knew in my gut that
we would never be friends again.

We wrote the fortune as if nothing had happened, tied it up and then returned home.—
… Shirou-kun. Choose me, and make me go crazy for you. — Tachibana-san said while
leaning towards me and holding my hand. — I don’t want to think about anyone else, I
just want Shirou-kun to exist in my mind…

—Shirou-kun, you can take the window side if you want.

—Don’t worry, Tachibana-san, I can go on the aisle side without a problem.

—Okay then… But that doesn’t mean you’re more grown up than me… It’s just a habit
for me to sit on the window side…

Tachibana-san is a girl who still has many aspects of someone childish, so I’m sure
riding on the window will be more satisfying for her than me. She proceeded to sit on
the side of the window, and began to swing her legs happily as the train pulled away
from the platform.

It was the first of January, and we were on the bullet train headed for Kyoto. Our
carriage was almost empty, as everyone had returned from their travels, so it was
somewhat pleasant to be partially alone.

The ride turned out to be uneventful all the way to Shizuoka. The sun was very bright,
and we were both thrilled to see Mt. Fuji. However, from Nagoya onwards, the train
started to go slowly, and this was because snow started to fall, and as a result, the snow
had accumulated on the tracks. So the train had no choice but to stop partially in the
vicinity of Maibara. The snowy landscape that could be seen from the window gave us
the feeling as if we were alone in the world, and the inevitable feeling that this was
our last trip hit us hard…

I still haven’t decided who I’m going to choose, but I can’t help but think that the snow
falling from the sky created a sad atmosphere between us. The words Hayasaka-san
said to me on the last day of school appeared like a ghost from a memory in my mind
“come back, and tell me that you want to be with me“, and remembering her usual smile
didn’t make things any easier…

If that wasn’t enough, she also told me that no matter if I love Tachibana-san or not,
she wants me to choose her, and be with her forever. I have done so many things with
Hayasaka-san, using the excuse of keeping her by my side in case things don’t go well
with Tachibana-san. However, now that everything has been settled on her family’s
side. There would no longer be any point in continuing to use Hayasaka-san like that.

But, I can’t help but wonder if I really did that using that as an excuse. Perhaps, there
is something wrong. Therefore, I decided to do a little mental exercise.

I imagined Hayasaka-san being with another man, and I didn’t like that scene. I
repulsed her to no end, getting to the point where my head was about to erode. The
more I think about it, I realize that I feel a possessive desire for her. I feel that it’s not
normal, that there should be something more.

—Shirou-kun.

Without realizing it, Tachibana-san was tugging on the sleeves of my clothes.

Tachibana-san and I are so connected that we don’t need to say anything to realize
what the other is thinking. And she may be right that I shouldn’t shatter my mind when
our journey is just beginning. But there are still many things that still don’t fit together,
doubts come up in my mind again, what will Tachibana-san really feel, how can she be
able to leave Yanagi-senpai, who has done such an incredible act as securing her
family’s future for someone like me?

So I couldn’t help but look at her out of the corner of my eye, and something in my
mind came up with an undesirable thought… Could it be that, is she the one planning
to break up with me? Maybe this last trip is like a method of exploring our feelings and
emotions, or wanting to give me one last gift and then separate our lives forever.

—Let’s not think about it while we are on the trip, I don’t want you to torment yourself
like this, let’s just enjoy this trip, I want you to have fun with me. — Tachibana-san said
while putting on a puppy-like expression.

Then, Tachibana-san’s gaze went to a wagon where there were items and products for
sale who was being attended by a middle-aged man. She seemed very interested in
wanting something…

—Don’t even think about it.

—Shirou-kun, you’re stingy.

—Say what you want, but don’t spend money unnecessarily… I’ll go to the bathroom.

I got up from my seat, and went to another carriage in search of the toilet to relieve
myself. But as soon as I returned, I was confronted with a scene that I didn’t know how
to qualify, but deep down I imagined it would end up happening.

—… What the hell did you buy?

What Tachibana-san had in her hands was a can of beer. And in my experience, this
was a bad idea in the making.

—This will make our trip more exciting.

—I doubt it will bring more excitement to our trip, more importantly, how come you
were able to buy it? Those aren’t supposed to be sold to someone underage.

Besides her age. Tachibana-san is a minor in every way.

—I told the seller that my older brother forced me to buy it for him, and that if he
returned to his seat without the beer, he would beat me, and when we got home, he
was going to punish me.

—You make me look like an abuser!

The next thing I heard was the sound of a can being opened. I tried to stop it, but before
I could get close enough, Tachibana-san held the beer can with both hands, closed her
eyes very tightly and started drinking the entire contents of the can to the bottom.

—Fueeh!

At this event, I had no choice but to lean back in my seat and wait for the alcohol to
start taking effect on a charismatic Tachibana-san who was just around the corner.

—Shirou-kun — she said as she pulled my arm and pressed her face against mine.

—Don’t pull me! Calm down! I’ll do anything!

When the alcohol wears off I’m going to have to reprimand her… How did it cross her
mind that a beer would make our situation change? I understand her less and less…

The train arrived at Kyoto station with a significant delay. The schedule we had
planned fell through, so we went directly to see the statue of the four heavenly kings
at To-ji temple and the statue of the thousand arms of Kannon at Sanjusangendo. Both
were close to the station, so it didn’t take us long.

—I think we should have made a Plan B.

—I don’t care if everything goes wrong, as long as I’m with you Shirou-kun, everything
is fine.

We both walked through the snow-covered city while I tugged on her hand, due to the
fact that she had become a little clumsier because of the beer. In the evening we ate
ramen at a restaurant, and then took a bus downtown bound for the inn we were going
to stay at, which was located in the north of Kyoto.

Our destination was a Ryokan, a traditional inn with a large river, bridges that were
surrounded by mountains, and last but least, hot springs.

Once we arrived at the inn, we did the check-in at the reception, plus a consent form
to stay for minors signed by Tachibana-san’s mother.

The young receptionist escorted us to our room without taking her attention away
from us. Her eyes were brimming with curiosity. She was clearly suspicious of two
teenagers staying in a place like this without adult supervision.

I started to scheme up a situation so that I could trick her. But suddenly Tachibana-
san tugged on my sleeve.

—Shirou Onii-chan…

No… Not that again…

The receptionist looked at both of us and tilted her head.

—Onii-chan, I want you to brush my teeth before I go to sleep.

The receptionist’s eyes widened when she heard those strong words.

—And I hope this time you won’t make me choke when you brush my tongue… But I
don’t care, I love you, Onii-chan, even if you hit me, bully me and punish me. So… Please
don’t get rid of me.

The receptionist upon hearing that looked at me dumbfounded, and as soon as we got
to the room, she left as fast as she could.

—Tachibana-san, I think that little act you just did was too excessive…

—I wasn’t acting.

There was a bath in our room, but I decided to go to the open-air bath in the inn as a
precaution. While I was in the outdoor bath, I watched as the snow from the tree
branches fell into the warm water and melted. It was very satisfying.

As soon as I returned to my room after a long bath, Tachibana-san was in a Yukata

under the comforter of her futon. Mine was next to hers, so I layed down without
saying anything. After a long while, she continued to turn her back to me without
saying anything.

Because of what happened today on the train, I don’t blame her for the fact that she
was angry. I had my mood down too, and it was very hard to pretend that nothing was
wrong with me, so I just stared at the ceiling until sleep took over my body.

As I was about to fall asleep, I noticed that Tachibana-san’s shoulders were shaking.
The heater was working fine, so I could understand that it was something else. I got
into Tachibana-san’s futon, and hugged her from behind.

She was crying noiselessly, and as she did so, she was looking at the photos that were
on her smartphone passing them one after another. All those photos were of the two
of us. Things that happened in autumn, winter, and even today during our walk around
Kyoto.

In the pictures we were both making a peace sign with silly faces, in others we were
eating crepes with cream on our cheeks, there was also one of us on the Ferris wheel,
and one of me while I was sleeping on the bullet train. I didn’t expect her to take
pictures of me sleeping.

After looking at the photos, Tachibana-san put down her smartphone on the pillow,
turned to me, hugged me and kissed me. She pressed her lips against mine many times.
It was not a typical girlfriend kiss, these were very lewd kisses.

The proud Tachibana-san cries between every kiss she gives me. I know exactly what
that impatient expression is trying to tell me. So I showed Tachibana-san what I held
in my hand. It was a symbol of my cunning and cowardice, proof of how much of a
piece of scum I can be. It was a small box of condoms.—Let’s forget everything bad
that happened today… — Tachibana-san said as she looked at the box with a sad
expression.

I don’t want to think about anything else, I don’t want to drown myself in thoughts
that will damage my mood. This is a feeling I share with Tachibana-san, that’s why we
made this trip, to be alone in a place where no one knows us, and to be together to the
point of feeling each other’s warmth on a cold night like this.

We both took off our Yukatas and hugged each other. I could feel her soft skin as I
caressed her back and thighs. She was breathing heavily while sticking out her tongue.
This is a clear request from her for me to suck on her tongue, so I proceeded to do so
as we pressed our bodies even closer together.

Tachibana-san startles and stiffens for a moment, but quickly places an expression on
her face as if giving me to understand that everything is okay, and clings even tighter
to me. The kissing becomes more intense as she presses her crotch against mine. The
feeling was mutual, there was no hesitation in our actions, everything hinted that
tonight we were finally going to take the next step.

I stopped kissing Tachibana-san, and looked her body up and down. Her limbs
illuminated by the moonlight coming through the window reflected how beautiful she
was. She cringed in embarrassment as I looked at her, but this time she had nowhere
to hide.

So the next thing I did was to place my body between her legs, making me stay on top
of her, and proceed to slowly remove her bra. Up until now we had used The Love
Notebook as an excuse to do lewd things, so it never generated that pure and
intentional feeling of wanting to touch each other’s bodies without an excuse in
between.

Even at times like this, she averted her gaze out of embarrassment. I was beginning to
question myself as to whether it was right to continue with this, but, just as if she
heard my thoughts, in a low, sensual voice she said; ‘touch me as much as you want’.
At that, she pressed her face into the pillow, while I began to impulsively lick her
breasts. The look of pleasure that Tachibana-san was showing me, made me become
the luckiest man in the world, because I knew that I was the first person to whom she
was showing herself like this to.

Her skin was getting wetter and wetter due to the sweat generated by her body, I put
my hand on her underwear, which had changed color because of the fluids in her
crotch that hinted how much she was enjoying it. As soon as she felt the touch of my
fingers in that area, she reflexively stopped me with both hands. She stood there for
several seconds, but finally withdrew her hands silently as she nodded.

So I proceeded to remove the last piece of underwear remaining on her body, then
took out the condom and put it on. Tachibana-san put her hands to her mouth and
closed her legs. But as soon as I approached her again, she gently opened them, she
didn’t resist at all, she was just embarrassed, so I thought it was better not to look at
her too much. The expression on her face was like that of a little girl.

I pushed my crotch into Tachibana-san’s body, and she immediately tensed up. I could
no longer hold back, I wanted to be inside her, I wanted to make her mine, I didn’t want
to give her to anyone else, I wanted to express my desires, how I feel about her, let her
know how much I love her, and that I don’t want her to cry again either.
My little friend entered easily, I didn’t know how to describe the feeling, but it was as
if her body was sucking me in. But that was only at the beginning, as the further I went,
it became tight, and there was some pressure as I tried to go further in, it was as if I
was being pushed back, the more I pushed, the more I felt like I was about to break
something.

Tachibana-san frowns and the expression on her face was one of pain.

I stopped for a moment, and tried to pull it out, but as soon as I did, Tachibana-san
shook her head, she wanted me to keep doing it. So in order not to be in that tug-of-
war feeling again, I grabbed Tachibana-san’s body tightly, and pressed my body hard
against hers, making me manage to enter completely inside her.

It felt quite pleasurable, not only physically, but also mentally, it was as if a weight had
been lifted off my shoulders, I was quite happy to know that I was finally inside the
girl I love.

Despite that, Tachibana-san’s expression made it clear how much it hurt her. So I
hugged her tightly and we stood still for a while, our breathing intensified and the
silence was such that we could only hear our heartbeats.

I was afraid to move even a little, as Tachibana-san’s expression would automatically

be one of great pain. But despite my attempts not to hurt her any further, she said
something that surprised me a lot.

—I don’t want to feel good.

I understand what you mean. This could be our last trip together, and we want to
confirm the feelings we have for each other. We want to leave the traces of our time
together as intense as we can in our hearts, that’s why, we had to test how far this will
take us.

I moved my body slowly again, Tachibana-san gasped in pain again while scratching
my back. I loved that feeling, even if it meant she felt pain. Soon, a current spread
throughout my body, a feeling of pleasure that was so strong that I felt my vision
blurred, something in me was about to come out. I hugged Tachibana-san tightly and
pressed my body to hers as hard as I could.

My whole body seemed to be swept away by the torrent of feelings of love I felt for
Tachibana-san. The trembling of my body was so strong that it was such as if my brain
had short-circuited, with that led to the fact that I couldn’t help but bite her neck while
releasing all my love, and that it seemed to please her, as she asked me to bite her
harder, so I did.

I held Tachibana-san so tightly that I thought her spine might break. In turn, she
crosses her legs behind my waist while letting out a cry of pain. The connection
between the two of them was the best. When my vision and consciousness stabilized,
I fell on top of Tachibana-san with no strength in my whole body. She held my head
while hugging me, in turn she began to repeatedly kiss my neck.—Can I tell you a
secret, Shirou-kun? You did it… You destroyed me… Now I only have eyes for you, you
have completely invaded my mind, I am yours. — She said in my ear and then kissed
me again.

On the second day, after we woke up in the morning, Tachibana-san did not speak to
me once, she was silent the whole time. She was still dressed in the same coat and long
boots as yesterday, but this time she was wearing a hat that helped to hide her face.
Every question or indication I gave her, she just nodded her head or replied with short
words.

We resumed sightseeing as I had planned, and toured the places Tachibana-san had
written in her travelog. She clung to my arm throughout that time. But as soon as I
tried to take off her hat to see her face, she became defensive, and her anger was very
much reflected by that act.

—Don’t look at me, it’s embarrassing!

I had no choice but to do as she asked, and simply apologized to her.

During the day nothing really interesting happened, we visited Kiyomizu-dera temple,
walked along Sannenzaka street and when it finally got dark, we went back to the inn.

I was so tired that I just crawled into the futon and immediately fell asleep. And it’s
not like I wouldn’t have wanted to do it again with Tachibana-san, but she was feeling
very sore from the previous night, and wouldn’t even deign to look at me, so I didn’t
want to force something that was obviously not going to happen.

But it wasn’t until late at night that I awoke from my sleep to feel Tachibana-san
touching my body. She was on top of me and kissing my neck and chest desperately.
As soon as I woke up, I saw her look as if she was begging me to do it. That made me
instantly aroused, I turned her body around making me be on top of her, and started
kissing her while touching her body.

I saw the bite mark I had made on her the night before, and it was marked with blood,
so I licked it while apologizing.

—It’s okay, it made me happy…

We hugged each other tightly, and as I remembered yesterday, the urge to make love
again with Tachibana-san came over me, she was more than willing, and when I least
noticed, she had already taken off her underwear.

—I had no choice but to come… Since Shirou-kun didn’t go to my futon…

Tachibana-san recognized that she had been playing with herself due to the fact that
she was waiting for me to sleep with her on her futon as soon as we arrived.

So I proceeded to take my little friend and put him back inside Tachibana-san, this
time he entered more easily, and the expression on her face at this was no longer one
of pain, but of anguish.

—I can feel Shirou-kun inside me… Aaah… I like it… I want to feel you inside me more…

I didn’t want to continue hurting Tachibana-san, so I barely moved my body, I just

hugged her while enjoying the moment of being connected like that. I kissed her while
touching her breasts and caressing her body at times. It wasn’t until a while later that
I slowly moved my body.

Tachibana-san’s expression changed from anguish to satisfaction.

—I love you, Shirou-kun.

More changes in Tachibana-san began to emerge, an ecstatic expression invaded her

face, and gasps of pleasure took over the room. I moved my body more forcefully, and
as soon as I did, Tachibana-san took on a more libertine expression.

That side of her was so incendiary that I couldn’t help but slam my body into hers
harder. And as expected, a certain characteristic sound emerged from her crotch after
only seconds. I thought this act was beautiful before. But now I think it might be
something more special, more irreversible, it goes beyond those fleeting thoughts that
are easily overridden by pleasure. The pleasure that invades Tachibana-san is such
that it is no longer only me who moves her body, but she does it too even when she is
under me.

Normally she would have said something like it’s not her doing it, but it’s her body
moving on its own… But the pleasure she’s experiencing makes all of that go by the
wayside, due to the fact that even she herself is forgetting who she is.

—Shirou-kun… I love you… Ah… I love you a lot, Shirou-kun… Ahn…

Tachibana-san’s voice was especially high-pitched, and her whole body trembled. That
same trembling was transmitted directly to me, and a great wave of orgasm swept over
me, so I couldn’t take it anymore and started to move even harder.

—Shirou-kun! No! Don’t move now! If you keep going like this… I’ll go even crazier!!!!!
— Tachibana-san expressed between gasps , almost like a scream.

I didn’t care anymore, I just wanted to make Tachibana-san the only one for me, I
wanted her to love me even more, to be obsessed with me. I was acting under my
complete selfishness of wanting to possess her.

—You are mine, and no one else’s. — I whispered in Tachibana-san’s ear as I held her
body.

—Yes, Shirou-kun… I… I aaah… I am only yours… Yours forever, aaahn…

The orgasms had taken over Tachibana-san, causing that torrent of pleasure that had
washed over me last night to now hit us both at the same time. And as a result, I fell
onto Tachibana-san’s body with no strength at all, simply limiting ourselves to
breathing and regaining our energies.

After half an hour of rest. We both went to the bathroom that was in the room, it was
kind of small, but the perfect excuse to go in together and continue having our bodies
glued together.

Tachibana-san was in front of me, and from time to time she would turn her head to
where I was to kiss me passionately.

—Hey, Shirou-kun… I don’t think I’ll be able to stay away from you anymore. I’m so
madly in love that, I feel like I won’t be able to live without you if I walk away…
During our train ride home, Tachibana-san stayed close to me at all times. She would
try to sleep on my legs, bite my neck sweetly when I was about to fall asleep, hold my
hands, and at times bite my fingers, and to top it off, she kept touching one part of my
body or another.

As the bullet train approached Tokyo, inevitably the thought of what awaited me
began to invade my mind. It was clear that this trip was going to be short-lived, and
that at any moment I would have to face my fate.

—Just pretend all this never happened, Shirou-kun…

Despite Tachibana-san’s words, I wonder if it is possible to pretend that those two

nights never happened, I wonder if we have changed so drastically from what we were
before.

From there, I tried to think of what to do next. But with the lingering scent of last
night’s sweet memories, I can’t think clearly. Meanwhile, the bullet train arrived at
Tokyo station.

As I rolled Tachibana-san’s suitcase along the platform with one hand, she clung to my
other arm while still very close to me.

—Hey, Shirou-kun, what do you say you come back to your place later and we go to
mine first? My mother doesn’t come back until tonight…

At the same time that Tachibana-san makes such a proposal to me, I saw a familiar
figure on the platform. A very pretty girl in a cream-colored coat approached us. It was
Hayasaka-san.

—Excuse me for coming like this. Intrigue is killing me, and I couldn’t bear the thought
of Kirishima-kun and Tachibana-san staying together for a long time anymore and—
…

I see, so Hayasaka-san was waiting for us to return from our trip, she even bought a
ticket for herself just to get in here. But her words were abruptly cut off as soon as she
noticed the way Tachibana-san was holding my arm, and by then, the smile on her face
had disappeared.

—I see, so you’ve already made your choice. — She said in an emotionless tone of voice.
I felt as if time had stopped around me. Tachibana-san held my arms even tighter, and
Hayasaka-san’s eyes became empty, as if her soul had detached from her body.

—I’m an idiot. A stupid and naive girl… But I understand.

Hayasaka-san stood in front of us with a forced smile on her face.

Her bangs hung down her face, and I couldn’t see her expression at all. I tried to
approach her to say something, but Tachibana-san held my arm and wouldn’t let go, it
was as if she was telling me not to go. Hayasaka-san was silent for a while and then
she opened the corner of her mouth.

—But it’s okay. I don’t mind. In fact, I’m glad you two did it, I always wish you had been
the first, Tachibana-san.

The air around us became sharp. I even felt like it was hard to breathe.

—I guess you remember what happens now. You remember don’t you? The
punishment… The punishment we agreed on if one of us had sex with Kirishima-kun.
I guess it felt nice, Right? To be the first one to do it. But okay, I’ll give you that privilege,
you can brag about it for the rest of your life… But in return, keep your promise,
Tachibana-san. Keep it!

The tone of Hayasaka-san’s words were such that they intimidated Tachibana-san,
causing her to back away a little as she hid behind me. I don’t understand anything
that they’re talking about, but it’s clear that it was a pretty important promise.

—Kirishima-kun, it’s no longer necessary for you to choose between Tachibana-san

and me.

—What do you mean by that…?

—What you heard… Tachibana-san broke our promise, so… She has to break up with
you… In other words, the first one to have sex with you… Would be the one to give up
on you.

Hayasaka-san raised her head, her eyes flooded with tears. Her sobs mingled with her
cries, it was hard for her to speak, it was to see a child desperate for help in a moment
of panic.
—You promised, Tachibana-san! Kirishima-kun, break up with her! You have to do it
now!

Hayasaka-san exclaimed with all her might as she collapsed on the ground and looked
at Tachibana-san and me with a lot of desperation in her eyes.

End of Volume 3…