A gentle evening breeze caressed the air, infused with the sweet fragrance of flowers.
Under the night sky, the streets were alive with bright lights illuminating the gracefully swaying willows, casting a playful dance of shadows that mingled with the passerby.
At a bustling intersection, Kurashiki Reina and Tsushima Rina stood on the sidewalk, waiting for the traffic light to change.
"Reina, stop playing with your phone; the green light is almost here."
Tsushima Rina glanced up at the countdown on the traffic signal and reminded Kurashiki Reina.
As she rummaged through her bag, Kurashiki Reina feigned distress, furrowing her brows. She turned to Tsushima Rina and said, "Rina, you should head home first."
"What's wrong?"
"It seems I left my makeup box in the KTV booth."
"Seriously?!"
Tsushima Rina poked Kurashiki Reina's side in frustration.
"I reminded you before we left! I asked if you had everything, and yet you still forgot it."
"Well, it's not the end of the world..."
"Forget it? It's just a little makeup box, and doesn't your family have a cosmetics company?"
"No way, that box is quite important to me..."
"Then I'll go with you..."
"No need!"
Kurashiki Reina abruptly interrupted Tsushima Rina, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear and gazing at the distant cityscape. The flow of traffic carved long trails of light against the darkening sky.
The bright lights reflected in her slightly squinted eyes.
"I'll just call my family to pick me up in a bit; you should head home!"
"Hmm?"
Tsushima Rina looked at Kurashiki Reina with curiosity, sensing that Reina seemed unusually anxious...
"Alright then. I'll take off first?"
"Yeah, bye~"
With a wave to Tsushima Rina, Kurashiki Reina tightened her grip on her shoulder bag and began to jog back down the street.
"B-bye..."
Tsushima Rina stood there, motionless, waving absently at Kurashiki Reina's retreating figure. In a daze, she thought she saw the screen of Kurashiki Reina's phone light up, suggesting someone had sent her a message...
"Why is she in such a hurry?"
...
As the night deepened, the neon signs in front of the KTV flickered to life, casting a kaleidoscope of colors that blurred the streets, adding a dreamlike quality to the city's nightlife.
Beside one of the advertising boards, Kurashiki Reina leaned against the wall, breathless and grinning with satisfaction as she pulled out a black wallet from her bag.
"Humph~ Just a little Rina; I know exactly how you are."
The cool evening breeze swept through, ruffling Kurashiki Reina's long golden hair and drying the sweat on her skin.
"Like to sneak a snack? Hmph~ Silly Rina~ Yoshito-kun, I'll take this one!"
Did she think she hadn't noticed? No, it was merely compensation to a good friend!
She unlocked her phone screen, the bright display reflecting her eagerly excited smile as her slender fingers danced over the screen, opening the chat window with Ito Yoshito.
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A short while ago. (Sent at the traffic light.)
Kurashiki Reina: "[Yoshito-kun, you left your wallet in the booth. I picked it up for you~]" (Read)
Ito Yoshito: "[I really did lose it; thank you, Reina. Can you bring it to me tomorrow?]" (Read)
Kurashiki Reina: "[No way! Come get it now. I'll be waiting for you at the KTV entrance.]" (Read)
Ito Yoshito: "[Ugh— I don't want to go back...]" (Read)
Kurashiki Reina: "[Stop the excuses! I command you to hurry over here! Princess commanding.jpg]" (Read)
Ito Yoshito: "[At your service.jpg]" (Read)
...
Kurashiki Reina: "[Are you here yet?]" (Unread)
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"I'm right behind you~"
Kurashiki Reina felt as though a small furnace was getting closer behind her, the rising temperature making her feel flushed and restless.
Turning around, she found Ito Yoshito's chest practically pressing against her nose, his distinct masculine scent mixed with a strong odor of sweat overwhelming her senses, making her a little dizzy.
"Ah?!"
Kurashiki Reina jumped in surprise, her heart racing as if a rabbit were hopping inside her chest.
Ito Yoshito gently pinched the sides of Kurashiki Reina's nose, then playfully tapped her head with his other hand.
"Reina, why did you trick me?"
"Wh-what? I didn't lie..."
She turned her head slightly away, batting her eyes innocently as she spoke.
"Didn't you just arrive?"
His large hand brushed along her delicate face, tracing the elegant curve of her neck, feeling the sweat glistening on her skin.
The heat radiating from his palm sent a tingling sensation through her whole body, making Kurashiki Reina shiver slightly.
"No, really~"
Kurashiki Reina continued to feign bravado, unable to meet Ito Yoshito's deep gaze.
"Hehe~"
Ito Yoshito chuckled softly, gently turning her face back towards him, allowing him to gaze into her bright blue eyes.
"Reina, it's you who made me all sweaty and uncomfortable."
"Hmm, how do you think I should punish you~?"
"Punish..."
She murmured softly, tilting her head back, her crystal-clear eyes glistening with moisture, seemingly speaking of unfulfilled desires.
What surprised Ito Yoshito was that this time, the golden-haired little glutton didn't pucker her lips for a sweet kiss as she usually did; instead, she tucked the wallet she had held under her arm into his embrace, stepped back from him, and took his hand.
"Yoshito-kun, follow me~"
With her sparkling eyes radiating mischief, Kurashiki Reina led Ito Yoshito further down a secluded path.
In the dark alley ahead, a faint pink glow began to emerge, enveloping the dim space in an alluring ambiance.
Kurashiki Reina's smile grew increasingly provocative and eager.
"We're here!"
The pink sign of the hotel emitted a soft, inviting light, illuminating the end of the dim alley.
It was unmistakably a love hotel.
"Wh-what is this?"
"Reina, you..."
"Yoshito-kun~"
Her red bow tie had long been untied, and her loose white shirt revealed delicate collarbones and glimpses of alluring curves.
As he gazed into Kurashiki Reina's eyes, they sparkled with an almost tangible pink heart, and she playfully licked her luscious lips.
"Yoshito-kun, let's do something naughty ❤️, okay?"