Jitsu -A different story-

"By the way, what is Nee-san doing in her room?" Akira's question had to come out of her once she remembered that Shizune had left the living room a while ago. Possibly Shizune had said the reason for that. Still, since Akira was so focused on pampering Makoto, she somewhat ignored the surroundings, so she didn't know exactly what had become of Shizune.

"You are very absent-minded sometimes, Akira-nee. Mom has a date tonight." Still paying attention to Makoto, Rena took the time to clear up Akira's confusion a bit, but, in addition, what she had just mentioned was quite important and Akira understood everything.

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"I feel like I have somehow gone back in time." At that very moment, precisely in Shizune's room, she was looking at her reflection in the mirror that was near her.

It could be said that her figure was like a beautiful decoration in the room. Shizune's thoughts were focused on the first date she had had with Kurono since, in reality, this day was precisely the one that indicated that a year had passed since they had started their relationship.

After the conversation she had had with Rena, Shizune talked to Kurono about celebrating the date in question in some way, which had resulted in both of them agreeing to have a little date, but especially, Kurono had told Shizune that he wanted to take her to the same restaurant where they had had their first date.

Faced with that idea, Shizune had nothing to say against it, instead, she thought the idea was quite nice since she could imagine how that date that had been so special for her and that had marked a before and after would be repeated, so they both agreed and planned everything.

That brings us back to the present, in which we can see how Shizune continued to see herself in the mirror. She could see the light makeup she was wearing, her hair was perfectly pulled back while showing a simple but elegant hairstyle, she was aware of the excitement she had for the date, although there was also a slight nervousness since she would once again go to that rather elegant restaurant.

At least Shizune already knew what was in store for her, and she didn't really care as long as Kurono was with her, so she was just putting on some finishing touches to get ready, but in addition to everything mentioned, it was also important to say that, honestly, Shizune looked completely beautiful. Especially because of the white dress she was wearing, which highlighted even more the beauty and attractiveness of her figure completely.

Unlike in the past, Shizune did not feel insecure dressing that way, the passing of days, weeks, and months had been filled with many feelings, experiences, and perspectives that had helped Shizune understand that there was no problem with her doing so.

Shizune had learned to love herself, she had learned that she also had her beauty, and although she didn't care much about showing that to others, it was enough for her to understand all that. She only cared that Kurono was the one who appreciated that same beauty since he was the person she loved. In turn, something important to mention was that that same dress had been a gift from Kurono in the past, and it was the first time Shizune had allowed herself to wear it, so she couldn't wait for Kurono to see her.

It was certainly a special occasion, one that would surely be a beautiful memory for Shizune for a long time. She had already finished getting ready before looking at herself once again and raising her arms slightly at the height of her chest before tightening her hands with a determined look on her face. Shizune was thinking about leaving the room and going to the living room to wait for Kurono to arrive, but while that idea adorned her head, she heard a knock on the bedroom door. "Come in."

"Nee-san…" Akira's figure had just crossed the door and her voice could be heard calling out to Shizune, but something had made her stop in her steps as the words she wanted to say got stuck in her mouth.

"Is something wrong, Akira-chan?" Shizune found Akira's behavior a little strange, so she had to ask that question, although the answer she received left her just as confused.

"I… Just… Wow."

"Wow?" Shizune tilted her head slightly as a sign of the same confusion she felt, and she was also getting a little worried about Akira, but that little situation would end the moment she came out of her stupor and spoke a little more clearly.

"I'm sorry, Nee-san. It's just that… You look simply beautiful."

"Oh… Hehehe." Shizune couldn't help but laugh a little when she understood what was going on. "Thank you for the compliment, Akira-chan."

Shizune actually found the expression Akira had at that moment funny, but she thanked the compliment anyway. It was true that she felt like she was already completely ready, but hearing Akira's words was enough for her not to have to worry about anything else.

"Did something happen?" Shizune had to ask this time since Akira kept looking her up and down, Akira even started to circle Shizune as if he was analyzing her completely, and although Shizune didn't mind it, she was curious as to the reason why Akira was looking for her.

"Ah, about that. Kurono-san just arrived a little while ago so I came to let you know." Those words were enough for Shizune to turn her gaze toward the clock in the room and realize that it was already the agreed time, so, without waiting for any other words from Akira, Shizune took her handbag before leaving the room and went directly to the living room.

It didn't take her long to arrive, and in her sight, the first thing that appeared were the figures of Rena and Akio, but, above all, and what surprised her the most, was the figure of Kurono, who was dressed appropriately for the occasion, but especially, Shizune could see how he now held Makoto in his arms very carefully.

"It seems that your companion has just arrived, Kurono-san." The words said by Rena actually caught Kurono's attention since he was very focused on taking Makoto very carefully. His gaze lifted slightly and scanned the room, but it wasn't long before Shizune appeared before him, who, as always, in his eyes was the most beautiful and special to him.

"Hehe, it seems like they're having fun." Shizune had already gotten close enough as Kurono put Makoto in Rena's care. It was at that moment that Akira had also arrived in the room, and although everyone present would have liked to comment on something, the truth was that the simple fact of seeing the couple of Kurono and Shizune looking at each other in silence made something prevent them from wanting to break that little moment, resulting in a scene that wouldn't be strange if it could remain that way forever.