I’m Gonna Live with You Not Because My Parents Left Me Their Debt But Because I Like You

“Happy birthday, Kaede.”

“Ehehe. Thank you Yuya-kun.”

July 10th was not only Natto Day, but also Kaede’s birthday. The table was lined with dishes I’d prepared with great care, and there was a cake in the fridge.

But there was something I really wanted to apologize to Kaede.

“I’m sorry, Kaede. It’s your birthday, but I couldn’t prepare any presents”

That was right. On this important day of the year, I was embarrassingly out of money and couldn’t buy a birthday present for Kaede. When I saw the contents of my wallet and bankbook, I fell to the ground on my knees.

“Mou… I’ve told you many times not to worry about it. The feeling is enough for me.”

It helped that Kaede was kind enough to smile and say so, but it was still frustrating and shameful that I couldn’t give her anything on the most important day of the year.

“If it’s a gift, I’ve already received a watch, and it’s not always something tangible that counts as a gift. In fact, you made me a gorgeous home-cooked meal. That’s enough to make me happy.”

“… Thank you, Kaede. Then let’s eat it before it gets cold.”

“Yes! Fufu. Actually, I was really looking forward to eating this special roast beef because I thought it looked so good while you were making it! I’ll enjoy it!”

With a big smile on her face, Kaede started with the main dish. Wasn’t it always a salad first?

I did want to say it, but I wouldn’t today.

“Uuh!! It’s delicious! The sweetness of the meat that sizzles as you bite into it, combined with the special sauce, makes my mouth happy! I can eat as many of these as I want! That’s Yuya-kun for you!”

Kaede threw in more compliments than usual, calling me the best in Japan. In addition to the roast beef, I made an appetizer salad and onion gratin soup. I also prepared garlic rice for the rice dish.

Every time she ate something she would say, “It’s delicious!” with a smile, and the fuzziness in my mind slowly cleared up.

As we emptied all the plates and soaked up the aftermath before dessert, Kaede’s cheeks seemed to possess a hint of red. But the drink being poured into the glass was just juice, it couldn’t make someone drunk, so why?

“Fufu. If I’m drunk, it’s because of this happy air. The people I love are celebrating my birthday by preparing a meal just for me. Because a year ago, this would have been unthinkable.”

As she said this, Kaede moved her chair to sit next to me and place her head on my shoulder. This gesture was Kaede’s silent appeal to me that she had entered the pampering mode. I gently pat her head.

“As expected of Yuya-kun. You know everything about me, don’t you.”

It had been almost six months since we started living together. I think I am able to sense what Kaede wanted me to do and her aura of wanting to be pampered. Even so, we’d promised each other that if something happens, we’d make sure to communicate it in words. That was the lesson I learned from our little misunderstanding in the spring.

“I have already received so many things from Yuya-kun that it was more than enough. This watch was no different. I’m so happy that Yuya-kun chose it for me, and I smile every time I check the time.”

Kaede said as she lovingly stroked the cat-themed watch I had given her in return for her Valentine’s Day gift. It was worth all the hard work I put into choosing it.

“The words that Yuya-kun said to father and mother are also a treasure for me. And of course, the words he said when he confessed his love to me under the stars.”

“… Kaede.”

I hugged Kaede, who wrapped her arms around my waist, gently wrapping her in my arms.

“So this year’s birthday was the happiest birthday I’ve ever had. Thank you, Yuya-kun.”

“… I’m the one who should say thank you, Kaede.”

It was thanks to Kaede that I am able to live a normal life… I am too happy to… be … like this.

“Fufu, if Yuya-kun still feels guilty about not being able to give your present after all I’ve said here. Will you please do me a favor?”

Kaede whispered in a seductive voice in my ear as she exhaled sweetly with a huff. My heart started beating fast at the sudden transformation.

“Please rest assured! I won’t make any unreasonable requests. Just like always…, can you give me a massage on the bed, more gently, carefully, tidily, and sometimes violently than usual?”

I was bitten sweetly on the earlobe, and my rationality was instantly destroyed. This was the perfect amount of force, just before you feel the pain. The soft tongue licking the earlobe gave me a tickling sensation and a strange feeling of pleasure. I want to surrender myself like this.

Ah!? No, I couldn’t just be seated like this, I would be pushed over the edge!

“Mou, massage is not good, but I’m delighted rather, but I think it is a problem!!? I can understand being more gentle and polite than usual, but other than that everything else is very disturbing!”

I mean, it was funny how shimmying and sometimes intense it could be! I’d never given Kaede a massage like that. And I must absolutely not.

“Aah, Yuya-kun. Let’s go to bed together! I’ll lead you to a dazzling land!”

“Wait, what do you mean!?”

“Don’t worry, Yuya-kun. I won’t hurt you. Please leave everything to me. I’ve prepared a lot of things for this day that my mom told me to do. What I mean by that is, of course, the condom!”

“Stop! I’m not going to tell you anything else!? I mean, was it Sakurako-san again!?”

Sakurako-san was in trouble because she always told her precious only daughter the most ridiculous things. But Kaede was also Kaede who tried to do it honestly.

“I’m going to stop teasing you, Yuya-kun. Can you please give me a gentler and longer massage than usual?”

“… yes. If that was what you mean, I’d be happy to. Let’s go to bed then.”

“Eh, Yuya-kun. What is the time between now and then? Maybe… maybe you were expecting something?”

I silently take Kaede’s hand, who asked me a question with a mean face, and head for the bedroom, aware that my cheeks were burning hot.

“I like that about you, too, Yuya-kun. Thank you for taking good care of me.”

“… You’re welcome.”

“But I’m always welcome, you know?”

Kaede whispered in my ear and smiled a happy smile with a hint of embarrassment. But thanks to that, my heart almost jumped out of my mouth. I thought you were going to stop teasing me!?

“Yuya-kun’s reaction was just too cute… tehe.”

At this moment, I realized. I knew that I would never be able to compete with Kaede’s smile. If she gave me such a cute face, I was bound to forgive everything. I’m not spoiling Kaede just because it was her birthday.

“A lovely day is still a long way off! Please give me a massage, will you? After that, please give mesome cake, okay? And finally, let’s take a bath together and go to bed with a big hug!”

I swallowed the comment that there was more than one wish. I gave Kaede everything she wanted.