"Good morning, Shihoko-san."
"Oh, Mahiru-chan. Good morning, did you sleep well?"
"Yes, thanks."
"Ahhh, it looks like you couldn't sleep."
"...Leave me alone."
The next morning, after waking up, I got ready lightly and had breakfast in Amane's room.
Naturally, Amane hadn't slept a wink because he couldn't stop thinking about what had happened yesterday. He had some really bad bags under his eyes, which surprised even him when he just woke up in the middle of the day.
(Well, there's no way I could sleep after being told something like that...)
Last night, just before I went to sleep, the words Mahiru had spoken to me ran through my head over and over again.
"Because I like you, Amane-kun."
Mahiru had definitely said that. He hadn't misheard, and since he hadn't slept a wink, he had no doubt it was a dream.
There was no doubt about it, Mahiru had said yesterday that she liked Amane.
(But there are many different types of love.)
It could be a "like" from Mahiru's kindness towards Amane as a friend, a neighbor, or even someone he can't leave alone. Just because he says "like" doesn't necessarily mean it's romantic.
In the first place, it was Mahiru who said that. Mahiru basically has a thick wall between herself and others, so she doesn't really have anyone she can open up to.
Although Amane is confident that he is on the inside of that circle, he can't shake the suspicion that he may just be mistaking it for romantic love.
(Because, no matter how you look at it, Mahiru and I are no match for each other...)
There is no balance between the perfect Mahiru and the dull Amane. There is no reason for Mahiru to like Amane.
So, it was probably just a play on words, or something that came out because I was carried away by the atmosphere.
Surely there can't be any deeper meaning to it.
First of all, what does Amane himself think about Mahiru?
As I was thinking about such things, I suddenly realized that morning had arrived.
"Amane...Amane."
"...Whoa, what's this all of a sudden, mother?"
"It's not sudden. I've been calling out to you for a while now, but it's you, Amane, who didn't notice."
Apparently, he had been talking to me the whole time I was thinking. My body couldn't keep up due to lack of sleep.
"Amane-kun, are you okay?"
"Oh, yeah, sorry. I was just spacing out."
My heart races as Mahiru looks at me with a worried look on her face. Mahiru is completely calm as if nothing had happened.
(...So, that didn't have any special meaning after all?)
The day after I confessed, I saw that Mahiru was completely out of sight, and finally felt a little better.
After breakfast, the two of them tidied up, prepared their luggage, and were ready to go home.
"We'll be heading home soon, so make sure you take care of the rest. Mahiru-chan, take good care of Amane."
"Y-Yes. Leave it to me."
"I don't know whose parent is which anymore."
He has more trust in Mahiru than he does in Amane. Though I suppose that's reasonable considering his everyday behavior.
"Ah, Mahiru-chan. Can I talk to you for a moment?"
"Yes, what is it?"
Shihoko beckons Mahiru over to her, stepping a little distance away. She seems to be up to something again.
"Take good care of her, Amane."
"Even my father... well, I take good care of him even without him telling me. As much as I can."
"Yes, that will be fine. If you ever run into any problems, don't hesitate to ask us for help. We'll definitely help you."
"Dad..."
"Parents are happy when they can help their children. When a problem arises that you can't solve on your own, I want you to remember that."
"Okay... thank you, Dad."
Dad simply nodded and smiled gently as usual. Dad was kind and reliable when it mattered, and was the ideal man that Amane had always admired.
"It looks like Shihoko and the others have finished their talk. Well then, we will be off now."
"ah"
When Shihoko returned, the two of them returned to their parents' home.
"What were you and your mother talking about?"
"...It's still a secret."
As I returned to my room, I casually asked Mahiru, but she just blushed and didn't answer me.
"I'm sure Mom said something strange again, but there's no need to think too deeply about it. I'm just dying to bother you in the middle of the day."
"No, I wanted to talk to you about something too, so this is perfect."
"...consultation?"
When asked what that was about, Mahiru puffed out her cheeks in a slightly dissatisfied manner.
"Don't you understand? I'm talking about Amane-kun."
"Uh, maybe you were serious about what you said yesterday?"
The words that came out of her mouth without thinking made Mahiru's face grow even grimmer.
"Amane-kun, do you think I would say something like that as a joke?"
"Sorry, that's not what I meant..."
"Fuu... It's okay, Amane-kun. I like you, Amane-kun. Of course, as a man, I mean."
This time, he confessed so honestly and straightforwardly that there was no room for misunderstanding.
"Why... why me? If it was Mahiru, she could find a better man than me. I just happened to be the one nearby, but someone like me wouldn't be able to be by Mahiru's side――"
"Amane-kun."
Amane reveals what's on his mind, but Mahiru completely blocks it out.
"Amane-kun says 'I'm nothing,' but he's a wonderful person. It wasn't just by chance that I had him; it's because he's me that I want him by my side. I'm not interested in any other 'good guys' other than Amane-kun."
"...Why, to that extent?"
"Ah, you always treat me with care. There's no girl who wouldn't fall in love with you."
That's only natural. She always helps me with everything from housework to everything else during the day, and I've never forgotten to be grateful.
"I like you, Amane. What do you think of me, Amane?"
"I, am..."
I can feel the blood draining from my head. I can't bring myself to say, "I love you too." I don't deserve it.
"Ahhh, Amane-kun?!"
Suddenly, my vision went dark. Just as I was about to lose my balance, Mahiru supported me.
"Sorry, I was just a little dizzy."
"Maybe you didn't sleep at all last night? I'm sorry, I said something weird..."
"It's not Mahiru's fault, it's my fault for being... pathetic."
Even though he's been showing me so much affection since Mahiru, I'm angry at myself for not being able to respond right away.
Why can't I respond to that feeling?
"Amane-kun, let's go to sleep for now. Come here."
"Oh, hey."
I was drawn to the nearby sofa by Mahiru and sat down. Just sitting there made me feel a little better, but I still felt a bit of ringing in my ears.
"Come on, Amane-kun."
Mahiru, sitting next to me, patted her knee. It seemed she was telling me to sleep there.
"No, you..."
"Are you not happy with my lap pillow, Amane-kun?"
"It's not that I'm dissatisfied, but... is it okay?"
"I want to do it for you. See?"
I was forced to lie down and was placed in a lap pillow position. Mahi's thighs were soft and smooth, and it was so comfortable to sleep on.
"I don't mean to cause you any trouble, Amane-kun. I'm sorry for rushing you with your reply. For now, please just get some good sleep."
"Mahiru, I..."
Even though I felt like I had to say something, my consciousness drifted into a faint sleep.
"...yeah"
I woke up. I was confused for a moment that I wasn't in my bedroom, but then I remembered that I had been resting my head on someone's lap in the middle of the day.
I feel Mahiru's hand stroking my head. Perhaps we've been like this all this time.
"Midday?"
"Oh, you're awake? How are you feeling?"
"I feel like my head's a lot clearer. How long did you sleep?"
"About three hours, I think. He slept soundly."
"Three hours?! Sorry, my legs are tired. I'll get up soon."
"Ah..."
I got up, feeling a sense of regret at the sensation under my face. A sad voice could be heard from Mahiru.
"The time flew by as I was fluffing Amane's hair. It was a happy time."
"Midday..."
Three hours of using her head on someone's lap must have put a lot of strain on her legs, but she didn't show any sign of it and just had a smile on her face, looking genuinely happy.
(I... really do love Mahiru.)
Seeing that smile, the truth that I had been turning a blind eye to until then suddenly fell into my head.
Because the two of them had always had a strange sense of distance between them, he couldn't tell whether this was romantic love or an extension of sexual desire, but it seemed he had already fallen in love with Mahiru for a long time.
"Midday"
"Hmm, Amane-kun?"
He hugged Mahiru tightly. Mahiru was a little confused, but she hugged him back happily. So cute.
"Mahiru... I like Mahiru. But, I still don't have the confidence to be proud of being with you. So... could you wait a little longer until I can gain some confidence?"
He really is a pathetic man. It's no wonder that Mahiru has lost patience with him. But Mahiru has also embraced Amane's heart with kindness.
"Ah, it doesn't matter if you belittle yourself and think you're not good enough for me. I'm just going to try my best to make you like me more than ever before."
"Mahiru...Whoa!?"
Mahiru pushed Amane onto the sofa and then jumped on top of him as he lay face down.
"Amane-kun... hmmm."
"Paralysis... hmmm, chu..."
It wasn't a kiss based on force, it was a gentle kiss. And yet it was a passionate kiss that made Mahiru's feelings seep into her body.
"Mmmm, hah, mmm.... mmm, haa...."
"Haaah... mmm, slurp, slurp... mmm."
Parts of my body react to the pleasure that makes me feel like my whole body is melting away.
"Mmm, slurp... Amane-kun, your penis is getting bigger."
Mahiru's stomach was pressed up against Amane's, and Amane's penis pushed back. It was so hard that it was obvious even without looking.
"It can't be helped, anyone would get an erection after receiving such an erotic kiss."
"Fufu, I'm so happy that you've become like this because of me..."
"Hmmm... midday?!"
Mahiru was on top of Amane and moved her hips back and forth. I could feel the sensation of her pussy through her pants.
"Ahh, this... Amane-kun's hard penis is twitching... it feels so good."
"Wow, that's amazing."
Mahiru's pussy rubs gently against his erect cock.
Because she's underneath, I can clearly see how her panties are getting soaked, which is visually exciting as well.
"Haa, haa... Amane-kun, it's already painful, isn't it? I'll let you out now."
Amane's trousers and underwear are pulled down, revealing his penis.
"Hmm...! Amane-kun's is so hot... I feel like I'm going to get burned."
"Mahi's pussy is already soaking wet."
"Ah... hmmm, I see... your pants will get dirty, so you'll have to take them off."
Mahiru also takes off her panties and exposes her pussy. She is wearing nothing under her skirt, which makes her look even more erotic.
"Hmm, if it's direct, it will dig in even more...ah, ahh!"
Mahiru's pussy opens wide and takes Amane's dick in as if to eat it. Her love juice acts as a lubricant and she rubs it against him.
"Oh no, this is too erotic..."
The lewd, squishy sound echoed throughout the room. The sensation of Mahiru's pussy directly stimulated Amane's dick.
"Ahh... nyuu... ahh, ahhh... my clitoris is rubbing, aahh, it feels so good... it's coming."
For Amane, Mahiru's clitoris stimulates his glans, sending intense pleasure running throughout his body.
Moreover, as her movements became more intense, Mahiru's breasts began bouncing in front of me and I couldn't help but reach out to grab them.
"Ahh... hehe, do you want to touch me, hmm? It's fine, please desire me more. Ahh... my body, it's all yours now."
"Oh! Midday!"
"Kyaah, ahhhh... mmm, ahhh... the movements are intense!"
Unable to resist Mahiru's words that were so endearing, he thrust his hips upwards.
While squeezing her breasts, he rubs Mahiru's pussy repeatedly in a position that could easily lead to penetration.
"Ah ah ah... I'm gonna come! Amane-kun, Amane-kun!"
"Yeah, I'm gonna cum too soon! I'm gonna cum at noon!"
"Yes, please come to me, give me your semen, Amane-kun!"
He sprays his semen all over Mahiru's body. Mahiru receives the semen on her stomach, and the stimulation triggers her to climax.
"Hot, ahh, there's so much of you, Amane, aah, mhmmmm!"
Mahiru can't stay awake and collapses. I hold her tightly in my arms and she smiles at me.
"Ahhh, did you understand my feelings at all?"
"...Yeah. It hurts."
The emotion really struck me straight to the heart. I really felt how much Mahiru cared about Amane.
"Mahiru..."
"Hmm..."
We kiss each other at midday. We are filled with happiness, but at the same time, we can't help but crave more midday.
"Um, Amane-kun... you can still do it, right?"
Mahiru modestly rubs her body against me, a look of determination on her face.
"Ahhh-kun... Please make me yours."