My Childhood Friend Is Dangerously Sexy and Cute - 21

Chapter 21: Dinner with My Childhood Friend’s Family

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Early morning. As usual, I quietly snuck into Hiro-san’s room, making sure not to make a sound.

“Hiro-saaan, it’s morning. Wait… Hiro-san?”

Excited for my daily treat, I peered at the bed, but it was empty. Where could Hiro-san be…?

Don’t tell me he ran away from home. If so, I have to go look for him right away.

Just as I thought that, I started hearing the sound of someone taking a shower from the direction of the bathroom. Apparently, Hiro-san was currently bathing.

That was just like him. Even though it was only just after Golden Week, he had probably gotten a little excited for no reason and woken up early. And now he was trying to calm himself down by taking a shower. Even that side of him was cute. Well then, what should I have done until Hiro-san came out?

My eyes suddenly stopped on the bed.

“Just… just for a little bit… it should be fine, right…?”

Whump.

I dove onto Hiro-san’s bed with great vigor. Then, I buried my face in the pillow that was filled with Hiro-san’s scent. I took a deep breath in, then out. I repeated it over and over. A generous amount of Hiro-san’s scent flowed into me. Besides, his warmth still remained, making it feel as if I were being embraced by Hiro-san himself.

It was incredibly arousing.

“Haah… haah… haah… haah.”

This is bad. I’m starting to feel a bit naughty. My head feels sort of light, and I’m in a very ecstatic mood.

“Haah… it’s okay… Hiro-san shouldn’t be coming yet… so… haah, haah…”

Unable to endure it any longer, I slid my right hand between my legs. Immediately, even through my underwear, I felt something slippery against my hand.

I’m like this so early in the morning… But it can’t be helped, can it? I’m in the bed of the boy I love. There isn’t a maiden in love who wouldn’t comfort herself here. So. So. Just a little more…

With practiced movements, just like I always do….

“COOOOOOOOLLLLD!!??”

“-!!??”

However, I was interrupted by a loud voice that echoed through the house. Yes, it was his scream. My body jumped at the sudden shriek. I thought I had been caught by Hiro-san. Though, if I were caught, then that would be its own kind of… 

Well, that’s another story. But I do still feel embarrassed. Wait, this isn’t the time for that.

I hurriedly straightened my clothes and headed for the bathroom.

“Hiro-san, are you okay!? Did something happen!?”

“Yuki…? Ah, no, the thing is… Hey, don’t just walk in here like it’s nothing, I’m stark naked!! Aaaaaaahhhh!!??”

…This is one of those moments.

Would saying “Tee-he” with a playful wink be enough to get me forgiven? I had entered the bathroom without thinking. To think he was still embarrassed about me seeing him naked. Hiro-san was so cute.

After taking a moment to reset, I listened to Hiro-san explain the cause of his scream.

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Night. I was at the Fujisaki family’s dining table. Yuki sat in the seat to my left. Next to her was Sayuki. Yuki’s mother, Miyuki-san, was still cooking in the kitchen. And sitting across from me was the pillar of the Fujisaki household, Kento-san. He wore a truly solemn expression. Apparently, he wasn’t pleased that his daughter had brought a man over.

I mean, I used to come here all the time back in the day. It seems once you become a high schooler, people start getting wary.

As a result, the dining table was wrapped in a prickly atmosphere. Though, I was the only one worried about it. Yuki and Sayuki were acting perfectly normal.

I guess fathers aren’t scary to them. They are to me, though! I’m the one being intimidated here!

…In the first place, why did it turn out like this?

“Yuki-san. Yuki-san.”

We spoke in hushed, lowered voices.

“Why am I here?”

“It’s because your water heater broke, isn’t it, Hiro-san?”

Right. That was it. This morning, while I was taking a shower, the hot water suddenly cut out.

“I mean, I would have been fine without staying for dinner.”

It would have been enough if I could just borrow the bath.

“It’s just easier this way.”

“I know, but…”

The person in front of me is kind of scary… I won’t be able to swallow even the most delicious food. He’s chugging beer with such a foul mood…

“More importantly, Hiro-san.”

“What?”

“Doing this makes us feel like a couple who came to give their marriage greetings.”

“Pfft!?”

Huh!? What is this childhood friend of mine saying in this situation!?

“What’s that? You’re being noisy.”

“Ah, no. S-Sorry…”

“And you’ve been whispering together for a while now. If you have something to say, say it.”

Kento-san started talking as if he had finally found an opening. So scary…

“I don’t really have anything to say to you, Father. I was just flirting a bit with Hiro-san.”

“Hey, Yuki-san!?”

What are you saying!? Look, Father is totally snapping! It looks like his glasses are about to shatter from the pressure!

“I see… Flirting… Flirting with someone’s daughter in someone’s house, are we…?”

“N-No, that was just Yuki’s joke…”

“Actually, we’re intertwining our hands under the table right now, too.”

“Yuki!?”

Isn’t Yuki-san a bit too fearless!?

“T-That was also a joke, okay…? Man, Yuki sure is good at joking…”

“Well, as Hiro-san says, it’s a joke.”

“Is that so… A joke. I’m relieved.”

Kento-san pushed up his glasses. Then, he started acting all doting, thinking about how Yuki really was a handful.

No, shouldn’t you be scolding her right about now, Father?

“After all, you two have a wholesome relationship. Just a, just a… childhood friendship. A platonic relationship. There’s no way you’d be flirting. Intertwining hands is out of the question.”

“We do kiss, though.”

Yuki said it so casually. And then time stopped.

See, this is what happens when you don’t scold her properly. That’s why she grows up to be the kind of daughter who tosses out bombs like it’s nothing. I’m too tired to even point it out anymore…

“T-That’s right. Yuki has kissed me and her mother many times. Yuki was so cute when she was little…”

Kento-san said while rapidly adjusting his glasses up and down.

His thoughts have already turned to escapism. He doesn’t want to believe that his daughter has kissed a man. By the way, about five cans of beer have already disappeared into his stomach. Apparently, he can’t deal with this situation without alcohol. I feel like drinking too. Or just going home quickly. Underage drinking is a no-go, absolutely.

“Hiro-san, the kiss from the other day felt very good, didn’t it?”

“Eh, ah. Yeah. Maybe…?”

Which one was “the other day”? The neck? The cheek? Both felt good, though.

I’ve mostly given up on thinking, too. Wait, but we haven’t done it mouth-to-mouth even once, okay? And I’ve never been the one to start it, okay? I’d appreciate it if you could explain that properly, Yuki-san. I no longer have the courage to clear up the misunderstanding. I can only go with the flow.

“Gah!!?? N-No way… Yuki… with this brat…? A kiss…?”

Kento-san started pounding on the table. 

Stop slamming the table. It’s scary. Also, “brat”? And Yuki-san. Could you please stop shivering while trying to hold back your laughter? Seriously, can you get this under control?

“It’s fine… it’s fine. I still have my cute, cute Sayuki… Sayuki… please comfort Papa…”

Having gone past anger and into total avoidance, Kento-san sought help from his other, still small daughter. I wonder what happened to parental dignity.

“Papa, you’re loud. Sayu is eating. Be quiet.”

“Guffo!!??”

Kento-san collapsed onto the table. The second daughter’s cold shoulder was incredible. Though, Sayuki didn’t mean any harm. She was just desperately focused on eating with the chopsticks she recently learned to use.

Still, I’m starting to feel sorry for Kento-san. 

No, was he pitiable from the start…? I guess I had forgotten that because I was too busy being scared.

A father’s standing must be pretty small when he’s surrounded only by daughters. Family is a difficult thing.

“Papa… is going to… sleep now… Sorry for being loud… So don’t hate me, okay? Sayuki…”

Saying that, the pillar of the household stood up from the table without even waiting for today’s main course to be served. Even to his final words, there was no reply from the daughter who was absorbed in her meal. The rest of the meal was peaceful. 

Ah… so this is a family gathering. I don’t know why, but I feel incredibly sad. I’m sorry for intruding today. I’m sure Yuki-san will take responsibility and clear up the misunderstanding at a later date. 

Probably.

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“Hiro-san. The tea is ready… Wait, did you fall asleep?”

After dinner, I thought I’d talk with Hiro-san in my room for a bit since he was here, but it seemed he had fallen asleep.

“You’ll catch a cold if you sleep in a place like that.”

I poked his cheek, but there was no sign of him waking up. To think he’d get sleepy just from eating and taking a bath. He was no different from Sayuki at this rate. Since it would be difficult to carry him to the bed, I covered him with a blanket and gave him a lap pillow. His sleeping face was as cute as ever. I was certain I could watch it forever.

“Sorry for pushing you around so much today. I’ll make sure to explain things properly to Father later.”

Though, since we have done everything except for a kiss on the lips, I’m not sure what kind of explanation would put Father at ease.

It’s not that Father hates Hiro-san. If he did, he wouldn’t have become his guardian, no matter how much he was a childhood friend of his daughter. So, I’m sure he’ll understand. But Father is a doting parent. If the day ever comes when you truly come to give your marriage greetings, please make sure to convince Father with your own words, okay, Hiro-san? I’ll be waiting for that.

When I thought about a future with Hiro-san like that, the events of the other day crossed my mind. 

Hoshino-san’s confession. 

Hoshino-san lost in love. And yet, she wished for the happiness of her childhood friend. I wondered why. Even though he didn’t choose Hoshino-san. How was she still able to wish for his happiness? Even though she wouldn’t be a part of that happiness.

I couldn’t understand it. In the first place, the idea of giving up on him was incomprehensible to me.  Because I only hadHiro-san. Because I didn’t need anything other than Hiro-san and my family. The only place I could be happy was by Hiro-san’s side. And I… Only I can make Hiro-san happy. I was certain of that. And so, I wouldn’t hand him over to anyone.

We’ll be together forever. Hiro-san and I will become happy together. It has to be the two of us, or it won’t work. I’ll never, ever let Hiro-kun be all alone.

“So, please make me a part of your family soon, Hiro-san.”

I softly kissed his forehead and whispered those words.

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