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Published at 14th of June 2023 06:00:39 AM


Chapter 23

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Original Author: ひのはら (Hinohara)
Date Submitted to Kakuyomu: 2021/09/28

 

Aira glances at Ema, who is indifferently looking at the TV.

 

 

This is the first weekend after she promised to stop smoking.
While folding the laundry, Aira keeps sneaking glances at Ema, who is munching on candy.

 

Even though Aira promised her that she would let Ema kiss her whenever her mouth gets restless, Ema has just been using candy to satisfy her cravings instead.

 

Hearing the crunch of the candy, Aira couldn't take it anymore and decided to say something.

 

"Are they tasty?"
"Yeah, especially the soda-flavored ones. Want some?"
"No thanks..."

 

 

Ema rummages through the bag of assorted flavors.

 

 

This is probably already her second bag.

 

 

"...If you eat that much candy, you're going to get cavities."
"I'll be fine if I brush my teeth."
"Hmph."
"Ah, that reminds me."

 

 

Aira's heart skips a beat, wondering if Ema finally remembered their promise.

 

However, her guess was way off the mark. Ema starts taking something out of her bag.

 

"My manager gave me these for when I take a break."

 

 

Ema shows Aira two tickets.

 

 

The tickets are for a venue where people can view indoor projection mapping. It's known to be a famous date spot.

 

The dazzlingly pretty images can be found all over social media.

 

"These will be expiring soon, so want to go together?"

 

Aira didn't particularly have any other plans, so she accepted Ema's invitation immediately.
After an hour or so of getting ready, the two of them leave the apartment building.

 

 

Thanks to her trusty curler, Aira's eyelashes are now beautifully curled.

 

 

The eyeshadow she's wearing has large grains of lamé, making her eyes glow more than usual.

 

She steals a glance at Ema, who is walking next to her.

 

 

Already possessing a natural height of 165 cm, Ema looks even taller wearing her heels.

 

Even with just some light makeup, she looks glamorous. With the help of her curling iron, her blond hair draws out even more of her charms. 

 

Since earlier, the people on the street have been glancing at her.

 

"Aira, you really stand out."
"Moreso with you around... hey, you're too close!"
"I wouldn't want anyone to find out I'm Usami Koneko, so I have to keep my voice down."

 

As a popular streamer with over a million subscribers, her fans could be lurking anywhere.

 

She might speak in a higher pitch when streaming, but it's definitely possible to hear Usami Koneko in Ema's natural voice.

 

With so many pedestrians around, Aira understands the need to be cautious of their surroundings, but her body shudders each time Ema whispers into her ear.

 

"...but you don't have to do that, do you?"
"Do what?"
"Nn... talking so close to my ear."

 

 

Aira desperately bites her lip while trying to make her appeal, but Ema grins happily.

 

"Oh my. Are your ears sensitive?"
"Shut up... So don't talk."
"Aira."

 

Ema whispers so closely that her lips are almost touching Aira's earlobe. Aira can feel Ema's breath against her ear.

 

 

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"Let's have fun today."

 

 

With Ema's voice ringing in her ear, Aira flinches.

 

 

She reflexively crouches down and Ema giggles.

 

This person is mean after all.
She's kind, but she's always teasing Aira like this.

 

 

She's always leading Aira by the nose.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After they arrive, they leave most of their stuff in a locker. With only their smartphones in hand, they explore the building.

 

 

The lights aren't on, but the twinkling projection mapping displays brighten up their surroundings.

 

There are several different areas, each with its own theme and projections.

 

 

Aira looks at the colorful flowers around her.

 

 

"Beautiful..."

 

Earlier in an area with several mirrors, they saw countless floating lanterns in various colors.

 

Seeing such breathtaking visuals for the first time, Aira becomes captivated.

 

 

"Amazing, everything's sparkling..."
"Should I take a picture for you?"
"Please do."

 

 

They take pictures of each other and then take one together.

 

 

As they continue to take pictures inside the building, Aira realizes how much fun she's having.

 

 

Perhaps it's because she's so excited seeing projection mapping in action for the first time.

 

 

As she's wondering about which area to go to next, she feels a squeeze on her hand.

 

 

"So that we don't get separated."

 

 

It is true that it's dark here, but they can still see where they're going.

 

 

There's plenty of light for them to see each other faces.

 

However, Aira doesn't object.

 

 

After all, it's not like she hates holding hands with Ema.

 

 

As they walk together hand in hand, Aira suddenly remembers something.

 

 

"Hm? Is it okay that you're not whispering into my ear...?"
"Aira, you should learn to be more suspicious of others."

 

 

Hearing Ema's teasing tone, Aira realizes she had been duped.

 

 

Since it's Ema, she realized that Aira's ears are sensitive and decided to tease her.

 

"...You're always making fun of me, Ema."
"I'm not making fun of you."
"Aren't you always teasing me? ...Before, I promised you kisses to replace your cigarettes, but all you've been doing is eating candy... Is it that funny leading me on like that?"

 

Suddenly, Ema stops dead in her tracks.
Since they're holding hands, Aira stops as well.

 

 

With the pink flowers in the background, Ema looks more lovely than ever.

 

 

After all, Ema is very pretty.

 

 

"...Did you want me to kiss you?"
"No... but that's what we promised so..."
"But you were anticipating it, weren't you?"

 

 

Ema checks around to make sure there's no one else.
Once she confirms that, she slowly backs Aira against the wall.

 

The lights from the projection mapping gradually dim.

 

 

The colors of the flowers changed to blue and purple, so the area is darker than before.

 

"Shall we do it now? A kiss."
"We're outside. This place is..."
"But there's no one else here."

 

 

Aira stares intently at Ema's lips, reddened by lipstick.
She can't refuse the temptation of this bad adult.

 

 

"...I was wondering if you didn't like it."
"Eh...?"
"I was wondering if you hated kissing me."
"There's no way that's true."

 

 

Aira shakes her head as she denies it, but immediately regrets it.

 

 

She thought Ema was leading her on to make fun of her again, but Ema seems relieved by Aira's answer.

 

 

"...Are you sure?"

 

 

Her voice is trembling. It's rare for her to sound so unsure of herself.
Aira slowly closes her eyes and feels soft lips descend on her own.

 

 

Ema doesn't stick her tongue out. Just a gentle kiss where their lips touch.

 

 

"...You shouldn't be doing this with others so casually."
"Even though you had all those sex friends?"
"That's true... but I never kissed any of them."

 

 

Hearing this for the first time leaves Aira puzzled.

 

 

"Then why did you kiss me...?"
"Why...?"

 

 

As if she doesn't know herself, Ema's eyes wander aimlessly.

 

 

"I don't know... maybe I don't want to know."

 

 

Ema begins to walk again and Aira follows suit.

 

Aira didn't have it in her to enjoy the projection mapping after that.

 

 

What was Aira hoping for at that moment?
What did she want to hear from Ema?"

 

 

Feeling the comforting warmth of Ema's hand, Aira squeezes a bit harder.

 

 

Ema doesn't get attached to anyone. She easily cut off her ties with several sex friends.

 

 

If that's the case, then who is the woman in the picture that Ema continues to keep on display in her streaming studio?

 

 

Aira wants to know, but she's afraid to ask.
Since she noticed that it surely wouldn't be an answer she'd be pleased with, she ignores her curiosity.

 

 





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