The winter sun filtered through the apartment windows, casting a soft glow over the living room where blankets and pillows were scattered like a cozy fort. It was a rare full day off for everyone—no work for Haru, no classes or meetings for Chris, and a school holiday for Ichigo. The three of them had declared it a family lazy day turning into adventure prep.
Ichigo bounced on the couch cushions, his wavy black hair a wild mess, bright brown eyes sparkling with excitement. At seven now, he was taller, chattier, but still their little bundle of energy. "Today shrine! Pray for good year! Then night festival again!"
Haru sat cross-legged on the floor, helping Ichigo tie his new winter yukata—red with dino patterns Chris had custom-ordered. "Yeah, buddy. First hatsumode—New Year's shrine visit. Pray for health, happiness, more dinos."
Chris emerged from the kitchen, light brown hair tied back loose, hazel eyes warm in his dark green yukata. He carried hot cocoa mugs—extra marshmallows for Ichigo. "And second night festival visit this year. Lanterns, games, fireworks. Perfect day."
They sipped cocoa lazy, planning slow. "Shrine first—pray cards, omikuji fortunes," Haru said.
Chris grinned. "Ichigo wants 'great fortune' for dino collection."
Ichigo nodded big. "And for Papa no more far work! Chris happy teaching! Us forever!"
Haru and Chris shared look—heart full. Two years strong, family unbreakable.
Afternoon shrine visit: local temple crowded but joyful—bells ringing, incense smoke curling. Ichigo rang big bell enthusiastic, hands clasped pray: "Health! Happiness! More adventures!"
Haru and Chris side by side, bows deep—silent thanks for love, life healed.
Omikuji draw: Ichigo "good fortune," Chris "great blessing," Haru "excellent luck." Laughter loud—tied bad ones away, good kept close.
Evening festival grounds: lanterns brighter in winter chill, stalls steaming food smells. Yukata swished paths, Ichigo hand each—Haru left, Chris right.
Games first: goldfish scoop (Ichigo caught two—"Dino-Fish brothers!"), ring toss (Chris won plush for Ichigo), shooting (Haru prizes fan for Chris).
Food feast: takoyaki hot, candied apples sticky, chocolate bananas. Ichigo face smeared happy.
Fireworks spot found—blanket grass, Ichigo middle. Sky exploded color—golds, reds, blues cascading.
Ichigo gasped every burst. "Papa! Like magic rainbows!"
Chris leaned Haru. "His wonder never old."
Haru arm tight. "Ours too."
Show end, walk home slow—Ichigo sleepy shoulders Haru, prizes bag swinging.
Apartment warm, Ichigo out fast—yukata folded, memories tucked.
Living room dim, lanterns glow memory. Chris pulled Haru close. "Perfect day."
Haru kiss soft. "With you—always."
Kiss deepened sensual—slow savor. Chris lips teasing, tongues brushing deliberate. Hands framed faces, breaths mingling warm.
Yukata ties loosened gentle—fabric sliding open reverent, skin warm reveal. Shirts under shed slow—Chris lifting Haru's careful, palms gliding chest. Skin met soft candlelight, slim pressing medium tender.
Mouths wandered: Haru neck kisses feather-light, tongue tracing pulse slow. Chris sighed deep, body melting languid, hips shifting subtle.
Remaining clothes eased away unhurried, fabric pooling floor. Bare, warmth intimate fire-glow. Bodies aligned—Haru's hand wrapping gentle firm, stroking long deliberate rhythm. Chris rocked slow, moans hushed sweet, legs loose wrap.
Haru's free hand traced inner thigh feather, fingertips teasing sensitive till Chris trembled deep. Pleasure built gradual—warm waves rising sensual, every caress lingering. Eyes stayed locked—hazel shimmering joy, brown full devotion.
Whispers filled space: "Magical with you," Chris breathed shaky; "Endless," Haru murmured husky.
Climax crested gentle intense—Chris tensing graceful, body bowing soft, release spilling warm muffled sigh into Haru's neck. Feel pulled Haru over moments later, pleasure surging deep slow waves, shuddering tender.
Tangled long after, breaths evening sync, foreheads pressed. Candlelight danced skin, afterglow soft.
Chris lazy smile. "Festival nights best."
Haru kissed slow. "Every night with you."
Morning routine: pancakes retelling fireworks, Ichigo "new Dino-Fish" plans. Shrine fortunes fridge proud.
Day home whole—prayers answered, festival wonder etched, love eternal.