NOVEL NEXT chapter 35
…Huh?
“hehehe. Whether it’s shopping or just going out, is it childish of me to feel so excited?”
Early in the morning, as I walked the path to Towa’s house, I murmured to myself. It was from yesterday, but I had tried on last year’s swimsuit, wondering if it would still fit, only to find it a bit tight around the chest area, prompting the decision to buy a new one. Originally, I had planned to go alone, but when I invited him over the phone before bed, he agreed to come along.
“It’s only natural that when your bra size increases, your swimsuit won’t fit anymore, right…?”
When it comes to larger-sized underwear, the prices tend to rise accordingly. While I could manage with my allowance, my mom would willingly chip in for things like lingerie. Perhaps it’s genetic… my mom also has a large chest, so it seems she faces similar issues with bras. Being on the larger side myself, my daughter, I suppose she empathizes or understands my struggles in that regard.
“They say being massaged by someone you like makes them grow… I see, that makes sense.”
Nodding to myself in agreement, I recalled that kissing while being massaged was already a common occurrence before such things happened. Just being kissed made my mind go all fuzzy, but when it included my chest, I would immediately… Ahem, ahem. What on earth am I fantasizing about this early in the morning!?
“…………”
Inadvertently, I glanced around, thinking someone might have seen my expression just now, but fortunately, being early in the morning, there weren’t many people around. I refocused and continued walking towards Towa’s house.
By the time I arrived home, it was past 8 o’clock, and Towa was probably still asleep. I usually inform him of my arrival around 10 o’clock, so being two hours early was to be expected.
“I’m coming in.”
Since Akemi-san was already at work early in the morning, no one would notice my visit. Using the spare key Towa and Akemi-san had given me, I let myself in through the front door.
Taking off my shoes, I headed straight to Towa’s room, gently knocking on the door before quietly opening it.
“…Suu… suu…”
“hehehe, he’s still asleep after all.”
Perhaps due to the summer heat, he seemed to be sleeping with his blanket kicked off, giving off a typical boyish vibe. Slowly approaching and sitting on the bed, there was a faint creak as I did so. Yet, Towa remained undisturbed in his slumber.
“…Such a cute sleeping face.”
Usually so dignified and cool, seeing him sleep so defenselessly made me feel a sense of endearment. I do love the mature aura that Towa exudes, but I also adore seeing him in a more age-appropriate light like this. …No, this isn’t good. Staring at Towa’s face like this, my face naturally draws closer. I want to… kiss him.
“…Endure, Ayana.”
Shaking my head vigorously, I managed to suppress my desires. It felt like if I kept gazing at Towa, I wouldn’t be able to stop myself, so I decided to look around the room instead. While many people might not appreciate others looking through their rooms, there was no need for such reservations between Towa and me.
“…Ah.”
A single photo placed on Towa’s desk, showing Towa sandwiched between me and Osamu. We had just started elementary school at that time, yet my expression in the photo revealed my affection for Towa, unable to hide it.
“I tore up this photo…”
The day Towa had an accident and I returned home, I had cut the same photo I had, using scissors. I cut out the part with Osamu, leaving only Towa and myself in the picture. I also blacked out other photos, realizing how immense the hatred I harbored was.
“…………”
Gently holding the photo against my chest, I closed my eyes.
Perhaps… sometimes, I wonder what would have happened if Towa hadn’t saved me that day. To be honest, I had intended to wreak havoc not only on Towa but also on Osamu and those gathered around him. Even though I understood it was morally wrong, I was fixated solely on Towa.
“Surely, neither Towa nor I could have been happy.”
Success was not guaranteed, but for some reason, I had confidence in myself. To achieve my goal, to keep it hidden from Towa, that was my determination. The arbitrary decision I made, harboring such feelings, was completely denied by Towa… and that denial, it saved me.
“Towa.”
Setting the photo down, I approached Towa again. Leaning in, I could hear his steady breathing.
“Towa, I’ll say it as many times as needed. I’m truly grateful to have met you… I’m so happy to have encountered you.”
The connection between Towa and I, stemming from our past and extending towards the future, I firmly believe in its continuity. I can convey my eternal feelings to Towa alone, truly… hehehe, now I can convey the words I said to Towa back then when I dedicated my virginity to him in their truest sense.
“My love and devotion to you… I will love you forever.”
With a soft sound, I kissed Towa’s cheek. Along with my words of love, the kiss I offered him, Towa touched the spot where I had kissed him as if shooing away a bug. While I chuckled at his reaction, there was a slight feeling of… well, not disliking it.
“Towa, your girlfriend is devoted. I love you so much, I can’t bear it, and I can’t live without you. And… I’m a bit naughty, you know?”
A phenomenon that arises from being a girl with a boy, I gently touched him with my dominant hand, changing positions. Like a predatory animal attacking its beloved prey who was still peacefully sleeping, I…
“For now, I’d like to go see the swimsuits first.”
“Understood… Would it be a given that we’ll see you try them on?”
“Of course!”
Taking such things for granted, that’s Ayana’s reaction. Going to buy swimsuits together like this brings back memories from last year. The swimsuit Ayana chose back then was a bikini type with a lot of exposure, but the color white really accentuated Ayana’s beauty. I was so mesmerized that I was left speechless, and Ayana seemed satisfied with that reaction when she bought it.
“Um, Towa-kun. Actually, my swimsuit has become too small. Would you like to go buy one together?”
I recall the words Ayana said over the phone.
“……Hmm.”
I steal a glance at my proud girlfriend walking beside me. Ayana mentioned her swimsuit becoming small, but… isn’t it that Ayana’s chest has grown bigger instead of the swimsuit becoming small?
“Towa-kun?”
“……Oh, it’s nothing.”
“hehehe, Towa-kun, you’re naughty♪”
Without showing any embarrassment at being caught, Ayana smiles and says that. …I’ll admit it, I’m a guy too. But, there’s a bit of a rebuttal to Ayana’s words in my mind.
“I think Ayana-san from earlier is the naughty one.”
“Ah, well, that couldn’t be helped! Because the punchline–“
Ayana suddenly covers her mouth, swallowing her words. If I hadn’t stopped her, I might have received some damage, albeit minor, if her words had continued…
But I was surprised. When I woke up feeling restless, Ayana was there… huh? There was an unbearable tension in the air when our eyes met at that moment. Still, I realized I was indeed a boy afterward.
“…Well, it was great.”
“Ah… hehehe, yes♪”
After that, Ayana smiles broadly and links arms with me as we walk through the town. In that moment, we encounter a scene where two girls are being approached by a guy.
“Looks like he’s hitting on them.”
“Yeah, looks like a college student.”
It seems like a college-aged guy is hitting on two girls of the same age. The girls seem really annoyed, but the guy is persistently pursuing them. Ayana and I nod at each other, and I place my hand on the guy’s shoulder.
“Alright, that’s enough. Let’s stop with the aggressive flirting, buddy.”
“Huh? What the hell–“
As he turns around, I feel like I recognize his face… where was it, I’m sure…? As I pondered this, the guy, upon seeing Ayana behind me, turned pale and left hastily, saying something strange.
“Um?”
“I just gave him a little glare.”
…I see.
For now, I won’t delve deeper into it. Well, with this, that guy probably won’t come back, and those girls shouldn’t have anything to worry about.
“Um, thank you!”
“No problem, take care.”
“Thank you so much!”
She’s a lively one, somewhat resembling Miri. The other girl is standing there dazed, not saying a word… she must have been really scared.
Leaving it to her friend next to her, as I start to walk with Ayana, my hand is suddenly grabbed.
“Huh?”
“Um, excuse me!”
The girl who grabbed my hand is the dazed one. Blushing, she continues speaking loudly.
“I’m Yua Shiratori! Can I know your name, please!?”
I was the next one to be dumbfounded by those words.
And at that moment… despite it being summer, I felt as if the temperature had dropped.