44 Like Orihime and Hikoboshi (5)

"Are you sure this place is fine?"

"It's okay!"

The two after walking for a few minutes sat down on the free seats in a local ramen store. Even with a disguise, Mikami-kun stood out. Many people were sneaking glances and looking. Well, even though he experimented with girls. He's not a bad person. She's gotten to know the part of him who isn't a player. As she recalled that slight contact not too long ago, her cheeks reddened slightly.

Ah, her boldness is really something these days. Why did she do something like that? 'Your not like the other girls, you won't fall for me if it's your friend. I think it's possible.'

Even though when she first met him, she didn't like him. After she heard those words, she understood it. He wants a female friend who wouldn't fall for him. And she was the only candidate. Besides, it's not like she can fall for someone at this stage.

Eventually, he returns and exhales deeply, "Even when I want to relax.."

"It can't be helped."

He is a famous idol.

"I suppose. Order for me, I normally don't eat ramen."

Yumeko rolled her eyes knowingly, "You don't eat normally."

"Busy."

Yumeko shook her head; her brother is busy too. But he still remembers to eat. "You still have to eat."

"Then, you make me something."

... and get slaughtered by your fan base in school? But, it's true eating out isn't good for him. Ahhhhhhh, the conflict of her heart. At the start, she did frequently make him food, but brother told her to stop, due to the fangirls, such a strange person. But maybe it's because he resembled both Haruka-kun and that person that she...

That even brother...doesn't chase him away like he does with other guys. She wonders, if it is okay. Feeling happy whenever they are together.

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Villa, April 22nd, 2035

It felt good — a different feeling than when Haruka kisses her. With Kiryu, there was always something different. She almost forgot about it, this feeling, this sensation. With other guys, she's slightly more cautious around them. That's how it is supposed to be. But, when she first met Kiryu. She was immediately bold.

Lila heard a sound. Kiryu was undoing the buttons on her clothes, cheeks reddened. Her heart was speeding up. Because of the darkness of the night, it was difficult to see what was being taken off. Is it her skirt? Or the top part of her shirt? That thought is answered a second later when she felt his lips on her breasts: Kiryu, her Kiryu.

"Lila, this is terrible. I might eat you up.."

"Okay Kiryu, eat me."

At that comment, she heard laughter and raised her eyebrows. Lila realized a second too late what she meant. Wah, wah. What did she agree too? His large hands gently caressed her cheeks, and he kissed her blue locks. Under the moonlight, Kiryu's appearance was more dazzling. He pulled back slightly and removed his shirt.

Oh—okay, okay. Calm down, Lila.

She was the one who started this, so to get embarrassed now wouldn't be right. But, she takes a peek. Kiryu is more handsome than before. When she was staring at Haruka, with his shirt off, she didn't get this feeling.

"Lila, go take a shower."

"Wahh, do I stink Kiryu?!" Does she stink? Is that why he hasn't cuddled her a lot?

"Hey, that's not it, just. I think you should prepare.."

At that comment, her whole face exploded due to embarrassment. Ri--right, she should prepare. From Kiryu's tone, she could tell it took all his will to stop.

..........................

Bathroom.

"Uwaaaahhh!"

She got soap in her eyes. But that didn't last long.

Ah! She felt Kiryu's gentle hands gently wash it away.

"Better?" Kiryu asked.

"Ah-huh."

He must have followed her.

Lila looked at him curiously and pulled him into the tub without thinking. Kiryu landed with a splash inside. "Hey now.."

Why did he suggest for her to bathe alone? It was strange. She went along with it without thinking. Maybe he does that with that assistant girl?

"Anno--!"

"Let me wash your pretty hair."

"En! Okay!!"

Lila felt Kiryu's hands on her hair, gently scrubbing it with shampoo. She wondered, what Kiryu thinks of that assistant girl's hair. He always seemed to like long hair, so she grew it for him. But, that girl has naturally long hair. Since it's something she has had for a long time, it looked nice on her.

She only got a brief glimpse, but Lila knew. Such a pretty girl. It's hard to believe Kiryu feels nothing. Her thoughts broke of feeling Kiryu's hands had stopped. Instead, he was burying his face in her blue locks.

"Aha." she laughed.

"Mmm, missed this.."

Oh!

Kiryu pointed to the stone around his neck, "This, it's really for me?"

"Ahuh, for you Kiryu."

"Pfft, you're as honest and cute as ever. But that's one thing I love about you. Thanks my Lila."

He loves her. Oh.

"Kiryu, Kiryu, you love me?"

"Stupid. Only half a month has passed; why would I stop loving you?"

But, there's another girl beside him now.

She wondered why he doesn't outright tell her that there's nothing.

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Harukas Apartment.

Ah, ah.

Haruka stared at the empty entrance to his house, even without stepping further inside. He knows already that she isn't in here.

So she didn't come.

He told her if he isn't at the park, then to come here right away. Rather, he insisted that she heads here instead of waiting. She probably didn't go to the park either. There was no trace of her having been there. Although, he knew there was a chance of this happening. Who would have thought she would actually stand him up.

. …

His thoughts broke as he caught a glimpse of a piece of paper and a basket at the doorstep.

I'm sorry.

I know you won't forgive me.

But, I had someone I had to meet no matter what.

Haruka crouched down and sighed. Someone she wants to meet, huh? As he thought, with the way, things are now. He can only continue to lose.