"I Wanna Fondle Them Too" (Oppai Momitai) - V2 Chapter 33 & 34

Chapter 33: New Facts Part 2

Was it because Natsuhiko was too serious? Or was it because what Natsuhiko was saying was true?

With a little time left before HR, Natsuhiko and Souji moved from the classroom to the balcony.

Through the open window, they can hear the bustle of their classmates, but they can hear each other much better than if they were inside.

Without looking at the verdant sky, Souji asked straightforwardly.

“So what makes you think there’s another reason?”

“Because, you know, Souji’s parents are off on weekends, right?”

“? That’s true, but I don’t remember talking about it.”

“Even if we don’t talk, I can tell. Kanade-san said the other day that you guys take care of Micchan and Sacchan on weekdays.”

As Souji’s expression changed from doubt to surprise, Natsuhiko continued.

“You mean your parents are taking care of you on Saturdays and Sundays. If that is the case, Souji, you’re basically free. And yet, you refuse invitations from Shioya-Sakase and mine to go on a double date. I can only assume that there is something going on behind the scenes.”

“… You’re so good at noticing the little things, aren’t you?”

“Can you stop talking like I’m your mother-in-law …?”

His insight, sharpened by his over-reading of the atmosphere, was a trait of the good-natured man.

Until now, Natsuhiko had been looking at the faces of people in order to fit in with school life and to fulfill his mediocre self.

He had heard things like, “I’d rather not talk right now,” or, “Are you in trouble? Is there anything I can do to help?” Or, “If no one else wants to do it, I’ll run for office.”

He was so sick and tired of it himself.

However, Natsuhiko’s value changed drastically when he met again with one girl. He became more confident in his actions.

Yes, It’s because of Miko.

“Natsu-kun can understand people’s feelings better than anyone else,” that’s what she said with a big smile.

He can’t deny the words of his beloved Miko-chan, and even if they were different, he would certainly aim for the ideal image she had in mind.

That was why he wanted to approach his friends without hesitation.

“Tell me, what on earth is an errand more important to you than your girlfriend Kanade-san, your family, Micchan and Sacchan?”

“……”

Souji sighed heavily under Natsuhiko’s heated gaze.

Then, as it was, he slowly tightened his grip on the balcony railing and muttered faintly.

“… Birthday.”

“Huh?”

“It’s because of her birthday, so I’m working part-time.”

“Ehh…?”

What was the guile?

“~~~It’s Kanade’s birthday soon! That’s why I’ve been saving up money at a part-time job to buy her a present!”

“What?”

Natsuhiko raised his voice in a crazy manner at this unexpected statement.

Aside from the shocking truth, “that” Souji was so embarrassed that his ears turned bright red and his breathing became erratic. If captured on camera, this rare face will surely sell for a high price among Souji’s fans.

Natsuhiko huffed.

“You mean errands to please her, not errands that are more important than her?”

“… That’s right.”

“Did you stop at the general store in front of the station yesterday because you were looking for a present to give to Kanade-san?”

“… Is that wrong, huh?”

“You kept it a secret, not because it was a bother, but because you were embarrassed…”

“You shut up already!”

Souji pinched Natsuhiko’s cheek with all his strength, telling him that if he spoke any more, he would kill him.

It hurts, but the more he pinched him, the more he glared at him, the more he smiled. Souji, who was supposed to be mature, was just too cute.

Though he can’t talk if his mouth was ripped off.

“You know what? Don’t ever tell anyone about this, okay?”

“Okay, got it!”

“And of course, definitely not to Kohaku…?”

“Of course!”

Natsuhiko could easily understand what would happen if classified information was passed to the Kansai girl.

“Souji is preparing a surprise for her? Kekekekekeke! You’re too handsome to act like that! I mean, you’re always good-looking~~~~! Kekekekekeke!”

What an easy-to-understand bad friend.

“Damn… I wasn’t going to tell anyone…”

Souji can only complain because he knew her behavior was out of character.

“You can be more confident, you know?” 

Even if you say something like that, it will not be enough to save your cheeks from getting ripped apart.

“The more I think about it, the more frustrating I get.”

“Hahaha…. Sorry…”

“You too, you’ve to work.”

“Huh?”

“You’re gonna have to work with me.”

“…… Ehh!?”

No way, forced labor.

Chapter 34

Memories of their love

Today, Natsuhiko and Miko were about to go home together. In other words, it was a day to have an after-school date.

It’s what they call My Boom, or rather it should be Our Boom.

[TLN:- My boom- the thing I’m hooked on recently]

The boom was a trip down memory lane to the parks, plazas, and shrines where the two played together when they were young.

At the moment, they have come to a small park in a residential area and were in a mood to relax.

On a bench, sheltered from the soft evening sun.

“Natsu-kun, it’s so fluffy and delicious♪”

Miko, sitting next to him, was pleased with the melon bread she bought from a mobile van.

As for Natsuhiko, he would like to shout, “You are fluffy and cute.” That’s how mushy he was about Miko, who was biting the melon bread with her tiny mouth. He even wanted her to keep chewing on the melon bread more and show him how much she looked like a greedy squirrel.

“??? Natsu-kun, is something wrong?”

“Ah, no! Melon bread is so cute! Hahaha!”

He bit into a loaf of melon bread which they’ve shared half with each other, but the color was too muzzy to taste.

“All we’ve been doing lately is go on regular walking dates, but Miko-chan, are you enjoying yourself?”

“Yes, I like going for a walk with you, Natsu-kun.”

Once you see her joyful smile and hear the sincerity in her voice, it was easy to tell that she actually meant what she said.

It must be hard for such an extravagant girlfriend. However, Natsuhiko thought that a girl with no money at all might also be a troubled girl.

Such concerns were probably useless.

“With you, Natsu-kun, I enjoy going to places and stores I’ve never been to before. But you know what? I can’t replace the time we spent together like this, like looking at the memories of when we were little.”

“! Miko-chan…”

“It’s natural, but being able to smile at words like, so nostalgic, requires days spent together, doesn’t it? That’s not something we can get overnight.”

Finally, Miko said, full of energy.

“So we have the luxury of having shared memories even though we’re in high school!”

As a boyfriend, what should you do now? Should you say something? Or keep quiet?

That’s not possible.

“Me too!”

“!”

“I think Miko is right too! Yeah…! We’re the lucky ones who get to experience this luxury!”

His beloved girlfriend had warmed his heart so much.

There was no need to hold back the overflowing feelings.

When Natsuhiko returned a full-blown smile, Miko’s expression softened to the point that he could no longer see her clear-cut eyes. The combination of a smile and a smiling face makes the smile even bigger.

There were couples and married couples who got along well because they have different ideas, but with Natsuhiko and Miko, it was because they have the same ideas that they continue to get along well.

The luxurious happy people will share the memories that were their privilege.

“Miko-chan, do you remember that shoe-skipping contest on the swings?”

“Of course. Natsu-kun’s shoe was taken by a big dog which was on a walk.”

“Yes, that! He thought we were playing Frisbee and tackled me with the shoes in his mouth!”

“Yes, yes! Natsu-kun, you got hit so hard that you flew in the air!”

“At that moment, I really thought that I was going to die…!”

“Me too! Natsu-kun got run over by a dog ……? I seriously turned pale!”

“Hahaha!”

“Fufu…!”

Shocking incidents were now funny stories.

It was no different from casual talk.

Like once when he was looking for a four-leaf clover and Miko found a five-leaf clover.

Once Natsuhiko was trying to triple jump with a rope, which he couldn’t do, and ended up limping.

The three of them searched all around the park to look for Nina’s lost keys, only to find that it was tucked in her school bag that she had forgotten.

They had similar games and experiences in similar parks and squares.

But each piece of land was filled with different memories.

“Remember when the kittens came out from under the bench we’re sitting on right now?”

“Oh yes! It was a white kitten, wasn’t it?”

“Un. I’m not sure I want to go back to the same place. He was so cute when he rubbed up against me. Like Nyaa~~~~n!”

Natsuhiko was immersed in his memories, but his heart was touched by her lovely imitation of a cat.

“Again! Again! I wanna hear it one more time!”

“??? Nyaaan?”

“Three times in a row shorter!”

“Nyan, nyan, nyan?”

“Now for a longer one…”

Was it because Natsuhiko was too insistent?

“Nya~~n♪”

“Mi, Miko-chan!”

No.

She wanted to meet Natsuhiko’s expectations.

Miko, the cat, dove into Natsuhiko’s lap as if that’s what he wanted and attacked him with her hands.

“Nyan, nyan, nyan~!”

(or, kawaii ……!)

Nen-nen-korori to Miko-nyan-nyan. [That’s a Japanese kids song]

She slithered and marked her cheeks on Natsuhiko’s lap and hummed instead of clearing her throat.

Using her petite body, Miko continued to work on her skinship.

Was she a little embarrassed to play cat, or was she happy to be on her beloved boyfriend’s lap, or was she just enjoying him caressing her hair?

It was all of them.

“It’s one of the perks of a walking date that I get spoiled by Natsu-kun like this…”

“Haha… As for me, I can only say it’s the greatest privilege.”

Natsuhiko’s expression only slackened as he realized that he was as privileged as in his memories.

Happiness never stops.

“!!”

Natsuhiko’s heart beat even faster.

While relaxing on his lap she opened her hands to him.

It was like she meant to say “let’s do it.”

Once you accepted the invitation, there was only one action to take.

Natsuhiko slowly approached Miko, who extended her hand.

Then, they exchanged a kiss.

The park was quiet at sunset like it was just for the two of them.

He still couldn’t do it smartly and felt embarrassed. However, his love for Miko only increased day by day. Natsuhiko continued to feel Miko with the greatest expression of affection he could muster.

When they finished kissing and pulled their faces apart…

“Ehehe… It tastes like melon bread today…♪”

“Y-yeah… Very sweet.”

No idea if the melon bread or Miko was sweet.

Unsure, Natsuhiko once again pulled Miko closer.