Chapter 617: When She Finished Doing Her Work

On my second date in the Hydra Kingdom with Fate-san who was troubled with her feelings, my relationship with her changed from friends to lovers.

In the beginning, things were awkward because we were embarrassed, but by the end of our date, we had regained our composure and were able to talk as usual.

While some things may have changed since we became lovers, there were still some other things that remain the same as before. For example, Fate-san comes to visit every three days or so, just like before.

[……Hmmm, how should I say this…… This is relaxing, isn't it~~?]

[Y- Yes, I guess so…… Errr, Fate-san?]

[Unnn?]

[Why are you lazing around on my lap?]

Looking at Fate-san who is laid down on my lap, as I was sitting on the sofa, in the lazy position she usually has on her cushion, I asked.

Thereupon, still laid down on my lap, she responded in a relaxed tone.

[Kai-chan and I are lovers, so this much should be fine.]

[W- Well, I'm not saying that this won't do but……]

[See? Then, there's no problem~~]

No, there is a big problem here. I've been trying very hard not to be aware of the soft breasts pressed against my thighs, you know?

Today, she was dressed in her usual priest's robe-like outfit, but it really seemed like wasn't wearing any underwear and the feeling coming from my thighs was extremely dangerous.

I don't know how much longer I need to be in this state of mind where I feel like my reasoning is being whittled away……

[H- How should I say this…… This feels really embarrassing……]

[Ahaha, Kai-chan is quite innocent~~]

[……No, Fate-san, you do realize that you're blushing up to your ears, right?]

[……You don't really have to unnecessarily notice things like that though……]

As she spoke in a teasing tone, Fate-san never looked up from her slumped position. It's just a guess, but I think Fate-san is quite embarrassed too. That's why she's forcibly teasing me here……

If that's the case, why is it that she's still doing something like this, but well, I think I can sort of guess why.

It's just a guess, but I think Fate-san is thinking of "Now that we've become lovers, she needs to make her approach" or something loveable like that.

Even with all her actions before, Fate-san is a pure-hearted person, and she wants to express her love for me, even if it's embarrassing. Well, it's because I know that, that I'm also insanely embarrassed……

[………………….]

[………………….]

When I'm alone with Fate-san, we sometimes fall silent like this. However, the silence is never unpleasant.

It's just that we are both embarrassed to put our thoughts into words, but both Fate-san and I feel a deep affection for each other…… and how should I say this…… This atmosphere makes me feel happy.

This somewhat quiet and peaceful moment…… as if we are feeling only each other's body heat, is something I think is really precious.

[……Speaking of which, Chronois-san is late today, isn't she?]

[……She won't be coming today.]

[Eh?]

Fate-san basically skips work and comes to play with me. After about an hour or three, Chronois-san would notice that Fate-san had escaped and would come bring her back, which is the standard flow of Fate-san's visits.

[……I've finished my work for the day after all.]

[Errr, how should I say this…… That's unusual.]

[……I mean…… I hate it.]

[Unnn?]

[I don't want to have my alone time with Kai-chan disturbed……]

Seriously, she's saying these abnormally cute lines sometimes. Hearing her quietly mutter such things makes me helplessly happy though.

[……I still hate doing work. I think they're something akin to torture.]

[That's very much like Fate-san.]

[Unnn. But if it's for Kai-chan's sake…… if it means I get to spend more time of happiness together with Kai-chan, I don't mind working.]

Perhaps embarrassed by what she was saying, Fate-san covered her face with her hands, as if she was trying to hide it. Ahh, geez, seriously……

[Fate-san, I'm sorry.]

[Ehh?]

[Please allow me…… to hug you for a bit.]

[Uhyaaahh!? K- Kai-chan!?]

Looking at Fate-san who was so unfairly cute, I couldn't resist pulling the laid down Fate-san up, and hugging her petite body as hard as I could.

Well, I seriously don't know if I should say that she's too cute or too loveable but…… Anyway, I can't stop the overflowing affection I'm feeling right now.

When I hugged Fate-san, her body flinched for a moment, but she didn't resist and settled into my arms.

We passed our time in silence like that for a while…… before Fate-san slowly put down the hand that was covering her face. And then, with a face as red as an apple and moist eyes, she spoke in a small, trembling voice.

[……Hey, Kai-chan.]

[Yes.]

[We've never done this before…… so I'd like to…… try out…… k- kissing.]

[……Gladly.]

[Ahh…… Kai-chan…… I love you.]

It was a really quiet whisper, but it firmly reached my ears…… and drawn to each other, slowly and gently…… our lips met.

Dear Mom, Dad————– With the change in my relationship with Fate-san, both big and small changes have occurred. Among those changes, the one I can clearly feel…… is the strong affection Fate-san has for me…… for the times when Fate-san visits me———– was when she finished doing her work.

<Afterword>

Serious-senpai : [………………………….]

? ? ? : [She just fainted while standing……]

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