Chapter 7 – Hotel Kiwami

Accompanied by Yukimori, we rode the elevator inside the department store up to the tenth floor.

This department store had thirty-five stories. Floors one through nine were shopping areas. The tenth floor was a restaurant zone. And everything above that—apparently—was part of a luxury hotel.

I say “apparently” because I only just heard that from Yukimori a moment ago. I honestly didn’t know much about it.

“So, I guess we’re grabbing food now that the shopping’s done?”

“Something like that,” she replied.

“‘Something like that’?”

“We’re going even higher.”

…Wait, don’t tell me—

When the elevator doors opened on the tenth floor, Yukimori walked past the restaurant area without hesitation, heading straight for a certain location.

That place—was the front desk of Hotel Kyūmi.

“Y-Yukimori. This is that Kiwami, isn’t it…?”

“Oh? You know of it?”

“Know of it? This is the most luxurious hotel in the whole area…!”

No way—are we seriously staying here? Really?

As someone poor and utterly ordinary, I figured this was the kind of place I’d never set foot in during my entire life. What the hell is going on?

“My name is Yukimori. I have a reservation.”

“Welcome, Miss Yukimori. We’ve been expecting you. This way, please.”

A woman at the reception guided us to another elevator.

So she had this planned from the start, huh?

“Y-Yukimori. Is this a dream?”

“It’s very real, I promise. You and I are staying here tonight, Hatase-kun.”

“…You’re serious.”

Hotel Kiwami.

I’d looked it up before with Kazuki, just for fun. Even the lowest-grade rooms cost around 50,000 yen. And the highest grade—the Super Suite—was priced so high, I couldn’t even look directly at the numbers without wincing.

And since Yukimori made the reservation, of course that meant…

“Thank you for waiting. This is our top floor—the Super Suite.”

Of course it is!?

The one and only Super Suite in Kiwami. It occupies the entire top floor. It even comes with a private open-air bath.

A private chef, a personal masseuse, a personal this and that—you name it, it’s included. That’s what makes the Super Suite of Hotel Kiwami legendary.

(TL: Btw, Kiwami means peak, extremity)

Just Yukimori and me, together, overlooking a city that sparkles like a field of jewels beneath us. I felt like I might faint.

“How is it? Do you like it?”

“‘Like it’ doesn’t even begin to cover it. My emotions are lagging behind reality.”

“You’ll get used to it soon. First, let’s have dinner.”

It was already 7 p.m., and now that she mentioned it, my stomach was loudly demanding food.

Yukimori made a phone call somewhere, and in just a few minutes, the doorbell rang and dinner was brought in.

“Today’s menu is left to our personal chef. I asked for dishes to help boost your stamina, so please eat lots.”

“Boost my stamina?”

“Oh, come on—you know what comes next… right?”

…Right. At this point, not doing anything would be the weird part.

I mean, we’re not a normal couple. I’m an employee hired to satisfy her desires. She’s the employer.

…Saying it out loud is kind of depressing.

“What’s wrong, Hatase-kun? Now, shall we dig in?”

“Y-Yeah. Let’s.”

The dishes laid out on the table were absolutely extravagant.

Some I recognized, but most I didn’t even know the names of. Some were crafted so intricately, I wasn’t sure they were even food.

Can I really eat all this…?

I swallowed hard, and when I saw Yukimori start to eat, I reached out as well.

“Damn! This is… incredible!”

“The food here really is amazing. Mm, this meat just melts in your mouth.”

Even Yukimori, who normally eats so elegantly, was happily stuffing her cheeks—probably because there was no one else around.

I too was mindlessly eating, sipping tea, and reaching for more.

No matter how much I ate, I felt like I could keep going forever.

“Thanks, Yukimori. Bringing me to a place like this… It’s something I’ll remember forever.”

“You’re being dramatic. Besides, if it’s memories, we can just keep making more from now on.”

“…Yeah. You’re right.”

Was that her way of saying she wants to stay with me longer?

It made me feel… warm, embarrassed, and kind of happy.

…Oh, right.

“Speaking of the future… Yukimori, what are your plans after high school?”

“I’ll be going to university. I’m also considering schools overseas.”

“Overseas, huh…”

So that’s how it is. That means whatever we have now will probably end with high school.

Actually, she might tell me it’s over tonight. I’m not expecting more—but even so, it’s… a little sad.

“…Good luck, Yukimori. I’m rooting for you.”

“Thank you. …Or at least, that’s what I should say, but I’m not that excited about going overseas. I’m only considering it because of my parents. Honestly, I’d rather stay in Japan.”

“Really? But if you can go, wouldn’t that be better for your future?”

“…Idiot.”

That came out of nowhere. Why the sudden dis?

Yukimori gave me a long, flat stare, then sighed softly.

“Thank you for the meal. Well then, Hatase-kun—shall we move on?”

“To the bed?”

“Before that—the open-air bath. It’s very spacious and relaxing.”

“…You mean together?”

“Is that a problem?”

“No, not really.”

We’ve already seen each other naked plenty of times. There’s nothing to get nervous about at this point… for me, anyway.

As for Yukimori, I remember her being pretty shy about bathing together.

She’s being surprisingly assertive now. We’ve barely shared a bath once or twice in the past six months.

She’s coming on strong all of a sudden… What changed?

“Well, well. Don’t overthink it. Let’s go.”

“…Alright.”

I didn’t mind, honestly.

I followed Yukimori out of the room and into the changing area.

Even the dressing room was huge. Probably bigger than my crappy apartment.

As I took off my jacket, pants, and shirt, I noticed Yukimori watching me.

“What?”

“Nothing… I was just thinking, you’ve got a surprisingly toned body.”

“Oh… well, ever since we started doing this, I’ve been working out a bit.”

Even if we only do it once a week, I don’t want to show her a flabby body.

It’s not about manners—it’s a personal pride thing.

“You’re not so different, Yukimori. You’ve got defined abs too. You must work out.”

“In my case, I just stay busy enough that my body naturally stays in shape… Do you dislike this kind of body?”

“No? I think it’s really nice. Healthy.”

That’s a lie. I love it.

Big breasts. A slim waist. A well-shaped butt. And on top of all that—subtle muscle tone. It’s amazing. Perfect.

“I-I see… Then, feel free to look as much as you like.”

Blushing, Yukimori slipped off her one-piece dress, revealing pale blue lingerie beneath.

It’s been a while since I really looked at her like this… but wow, her body really is perfect.

Big breasts and butt, a slender waist, visible ab lines, not an ounce of unnecessary fat.

Despite her busy days, her skin is flawlessly maintained. Not a single blemish or pimple.

As I reached out on instinct to touch her cheek, she flinched slightly.

“Hatase-kun… that tickles.”

“You want me to stop?”

“…No, I don’t.”

Yukimori gently wrapped her hands around mine, her eyes filled with desire as she looked at me.

“Please, love me a lot tonight. And let me love you too.”

“…Yeah.”

I pulled her into an embrace and slid my hand toward her underwear—