After meeting up with Shirayuki, the two of them walked toward the city center. Along the way, Chiya kept glancing behind them.
Knowing Gold Ship, she was probably hiding somewhere right now, watching him and Shirayuki on their date. Maybe Darley was there too. After all, the two of them were the ones who had suggested this. They would surely come and inspect the fruits of their labor.
In that case, I'll just put on a show of rewarding Shirayuki.
When he came out, Fujiwara Chiya had even run into Hayakawa Tazuna. She had asked him where he was going, and Fujiwara Chiya said he was going to buy computer parts. His sincere eyes dispelled her doubts. Otherwise, this date probably would have been ruined, and Gold Ship and the others would continue pestering him afterward.
Lies did not work in front of Hayakawa Tazuna, so Chiya could not lie.
It was indeed himself.
Shirayuki was himself.
Chiya was himself too.
And he really was going to buy computer parts, though only on the way.
He knew that if Hayakawa Tazuna found out he and Shirayuki were going out alone, she would almost certainly explode. More than if he went out with anyone else. Mejiro Dober had about the same attitude, though slightly less intense than Tazuna. Everyone seemed to dislike him doing anything alone with Shirayuki, as if the sky would collapse the moment he and Shirayuki went somewhere together.
Was it really that serious?
Shirayuki was indeed his other body, but he treasured her too, okay? It was not like having a female body meant he could indulge without restraint.
It was undeniable that Chiya had thought about that kind of thing before, but later he dismissed those thoughts. He had always felt as though he was not prepared when it came to Shirayuki. Or rather, when it came to Shirayuki, his feelings were even more solemn than deciding a major life event.
Only when he completely made up his mind someday would he act.
He wanted to look from a third-person perspective and see what he looked like in the eyes of others.
Holding Shirayuki's hand, Chiya walked toward the city center.
"What has Chiya been doing recently?" Shirayuki asked.
To prevent Gold Ship, who might be peeping from somewhere, from noticing something wrong if the two of them said nothing, Chiya decided to direct and perform his own little two-person act. It did not matter if he told others his secret, but Gold Ship was the one exception. If she noticed the truth about him and Shirayuki, she could think of ten thousand ways to mess with him within three days.
He could not afford to keep up with that alien weirdo horse. With Gold Ship's intelligence, she probably would not go around telling everyone. But she alone could create the effect of the whole world knowing.
"Nothing much. Reading books, playing games," Fujiwara Chiya answered.
Not far behind them, Mejiro Dober's eyes widened.
What did she just see?
She saw Chiya and Shirayuki talking!
Trainer-san, didn't you say you and Shirayuki were the same person?
Then what are you doing now?
Can you two actually separate!?
As expected, following them was the right choice. Mejiro Dober had discovered a secret that neither Shirayuki nor Trainer-san had told her.
If the two of them could really separate, then it was completely possible for them to fall into narcissism!
That was what Mejiro Dober least wanted to see. If it were anyone else, Mejiro Dober could still interfere. But if it was narcissism, no matter which side she interfered with, it would be awkward.
It was simply the most troublesome problem!
No, it was still too early to conclude that.
Mejiro Dober restrained herself and quietly followed them.
She would observe for a while longer.
Soon, the two arrived at a café.
Mejiro Dober bent down and hid behind a bush. After the two entered, she put on her hood and slipped in with some other customers.
Inside the café, Mejiro Dober saw Shirayuki and Chiya sitting in the inner area, ordering from the clerk.
From an outsider's perspective, they looked like an ordinary couple.
But the more they looked like that, the more worrying it became.
Trainer-san, if you really feel unsatisfied, you can come to me. There's no need to look for Shirayuki…
Mejiro Dober could accept sharing a bed with Trainer-san. She could also accept sharing a bed with Shirayuki.
But only when she imagined Trainer-san and Shirayuki sharing a bed together did she feel as though both of them were being tainted at the same time.
She ordered a cup of coffee, sat in a place where the two of them could not see her, and took out a mirror to observe them.
A few minutes later, the clerk brought over parfait and milk tea.
Fujiwara Chiya put down the menu.
Strange. Why haven't I seen Gold Ship anywhere?
Where is she hiding?
Finding topics and acting by myself is really tiring. This is completely awkward small talk. If a real couple came over and listened to their conversation, they would definitely think these two were breaking up tomorrow.
Fujiwara Chiya ate the parfait, then scooped a spoonful for Shirayuki. Of course, this was also part of the show for Gold Ship and Darley, wherever they were hiding.
But while acting, Fujiwara Chiya was also observing Shirayuki's face.
He discovered that he was quite cute when eating. Her soft pink lips moved gently, and when she ate sweets, her eyebrows would unconsciously lift, giving her a happy expression.
Chiya had never known that she looked like this while eating.
No wonder Dober and Grass Wonder liked feeding Shirayuki so much.
Fujiwara Chiya took out a handkerchief and wiped the girl's lips. The soft, pink lips changed shape under the man's hand. Then he fed Shirayuki another bite of parfait.
"Sir, our manager would like to invite you to sit by the window. He said he can give the two of you a slice of cake as a gift for couples. Would that be all right?"
"Eh? Ah, yes. Of course."
The two changed seats.
Everyone liked window seats, but sitting there gave Fujiwara Chiya the feeling of being watched. Still, for the sake of cake, being watched was fine. After all, coming out with Shirayuki meant he was destined not to eat enough. A slice of cake could at least fill his stomach a little.
As he fed Shirayuki the same way as before, Fujiwara Chiya noticed that quite a few people outside were looking at them. Then those people also entered the café.
I see.
They turned us into a living signboard.
The manager here really knows how to advertise.
The parfait is yours, but I'll accept the cake.
Just as Fujiwara Chiya thought that and pulled the cake toward himself, Shirayuki's side suddenly grew even hungrier.
Hey, you're doing this on purpose, aren't you?
You already ate a large parfait, so why are you hungry again?
And right when I wanted to eat the cake too.
Instinct.
Is it the body's instinct?
Are you fighting me for food?
Impossible.
Hold it in.
Just as Fujiwara Chiya prepared to eat, he saw Shirayuki's face suddenly become pitiful. It was a change that bypassed conscious thought entirely, Shirayuki's instinctive expression when she failed to get food.
Fujiwara Chiya stopped moving.
What else can I say?
Either way, it's still me eating it.
Fujiwara Chiya handed the cake over. Shirayuki ate it in a few bites, and even cleaned the cream from Chiya's fingers.
With a soft pop, she opened her mouth, and a thin, glistening thread remained at the tip of his finger.
"This is a fruit pie gifted by our manager, sir."
As if unwilling to let them leave, the clerk brought over another plate of desserts. Before they knew it, the shop was already full, and more than half the customers were couples.
When they finally left the café, the manager even gave Chiya and Shirayuki each a coupon, saying he looked forward to their next visit.
Clearly, Chiya had only ordered one parfait and a milk tea. Yet in the end, three full tables of desserts had been brought over, and he had sat there for an astonishing full hour.
Although the manager had given them so many things for free, judging from his expression, he looked as though he had made a huge profit.
He and Shirayuki had performed the effect of having an especially good relationship.
The manager gained traffic and increased sales.
A world where no one was hurt had been achieved.
After the two left, Mejiro Dober followed them as well.
At this point, her expression was truly not good.
The interaction between Trainer-san and Shirayuki was like a knife constantly stabbing into her chest.
Didn't we agree that everyone would be happy together?
Why are you doing this?
Trainer-san, do you really not have thoughts about yourself?
Mejiro Dober felt as if she had completely become an outsider. The world of Trainer-san and Shirayuki allowed no one to enter.
It should have been double the happiness, so why had it turned out like this?
Mejiro Dober wanted to rush over and completely ruin their date. Or at least let herself join in.
But perhaps Trainer-san was simply playing a couple game with himself and did not truly have those feelings for Shirayuki.
Holding onto that hope, Mejiro Dober gritted her teeth and decided to observe quietly.
They had not gone to a hotel yet.
There was still a chance to turn things around.
Shirayuki x Chiya was not acceptable!
Meanwhile, after leaving the café, Chiya checked the time. He could buy the computer part on the way back. Since he had eaten a little, he wanted to rest for now.
They came to a park and found a bench. Fujiwara Chiya lay down, and Shirayuki sat beside him, using her thighs as a pillow for Chiya's head.
At school, they rarely did this kind of thing.
First, they did not have that kind of free time without interruptions. Second, even if they did, there were far too many candidates following the two of them. It would never be their own turn with each other.
So opportunities to sleep on his own lap like this were rare.
Fujiwara Chiya turned his body and leaned closer against Shirayuki. The pleasant fragrance of the girl's body entered his nose. After such a long period of training, Shirayuki's thighs had surpassed Seiun Sky's in comfort and officially taken first place.
If possible, he even wanted to sleep all day holding those soft, pale, rounded thighs.
But if he did that, Shirayuki would not be able to rest properly.
There were gains and losses.
Shirayuki stretched out her fingers and pressed Chiya's eye corners and cheeks. She kept adjusting the pressure, searching for the most comfortable points. Soon, Chiya's sensations grew weaker and weaker, before finally disappearing completely.
Good.
Now he really was alone.
Shirayuki yawned.
This massage was making her sleepy too, but to prevent Gold Ship from suddenly appearing out of nowhere and drawing on his face, she had to stay awake and watch over Chiya. Once Chiya slept enough, they could switch.
Recently, the changes in Chiya's body had also made his lap very comfortable to lie on. It was even better than the pillow in the dorm.
But this comfort was not exactly a good thing.
He was becoming less and less like a man.
His firm, masculine body was gradually softening.
This won't do, Chiya.
You need to get yourself together!
Elsewhere, watching the two interact, Mejiro Dober bit her handkerchief. If she did not bite something right now, she would definitely cry out.
Too enviable!
She did not even know which side she envied. Perhaps she envied both. Feeding, lap pillows, she wanted them too!
Mejiro Dober tried to imagine herself between the two of them. Just thinking about it made her so excited her breath quickened.
I want that too.
I really want that too!
Don't the two of you think it's too wasteful to be together by yourselves?
Mejiro Dober began to regret following them. Right now, she was like someone starving to the limit, forced to watch a delicious feast behind a glass window, a feast she could not eat at all.
It was torture for both body and mind.
Looking at Shirayuki and Chiya leaning against each other, Mejiro Dober gritted her teeth. She took out her phone and called Mejiro Bright.
"Bright, that incense you mentioned before, the one that makes people relax and become easier to talk to… can you send it to my room?"
"Oh my~ Dober has finally come around."
"Mm. I understand now, Bright. If there's something I like, I have to fight for it with everything I have."
"That's right. Carry out your own belief and keep working toward your goal. Only then can you obtain the result you want. I'll put the incense in your room. When you feel the timing is right, take it out."
After that, the two hung up.
Mejiro Dober looked at Shirayuki and Chiya lying together, her heart growing hotter and more restless. Seeing a public restroom not far away, Mejiro Dober hesitated for a moment, then ran over.
After an unknown amount of time, Shirayuki woke up on Chiya's lap.
She rubbed her eyes and checked the time.
Buy the part, then watch a movie, and today would be over.
Are Gold Ship and the others still around?
Don't tell me they were watching the whole time while I slept.
If so, they really had perseverance. Usually, Gold Ship's attention span lasted three minutes.
In any case, his performance today had been perfect in every way. Even if those two wanted to find fault, they would not be able to say anything.
After buying the hard drive, Fujiwara Chiya took Shirayuki to the cinema.
On the ticket price board, it said couples got half price.
Can I get another discount?
"Couple ticket," Fujiwara Chiya said.
"Of course, sir. Please show proof that you are a couple."
"Proof?"
Since when did couples need certificates?
"The proof means a kiss, sir. Please prove that you and this young lady are a couple."
"I see…"
Fujiwara Chiya laughed awkwardly and looked at Shirayuki beside him.
Those beautiful sky-blue eyes were also looking at him.
A kiss.
He seemed to have never done that with Shirayuki before.
Simply put, it meant exchanging saliva.
It should be fine, right?
After all, it was not that kind of thing. It was just a kiss.
And as for saliva, whether it belonged to her or Chiya, it was in his mouth every day anyway. This was nothing more than exchanging it with each other.
Looking at the four-digit ticket price above, Fujiwara Chiya made up his mind.
He held Shirayuki's chin.
For some reason, he felt strangely nervous.
It clearly was not a big deal.
Shirayuki simply closed her eyes. Her long eyelashes trembled softly.
Looking at Shirayuki like that, Fujiwara Chiya kissed her.
Their soft lips touched.
Fujiwara Chiya did not know whether this was Shirayuki's sensation, or his sensation of feeling Shirayuki's sensation. In short, the two sensations overlapped, layered upon each other, and an excitement several times stronger than an ordinary kiss surged into his brain.
Along with it came a sweet taste.
He had clearly tasted it countless times before, but when it flowed from the other person's mouth, it carried an especially sweet flavor.
Like they had been shocked by electricity, the two of them reached out at the same time and separated from each other.
If they had been even one second later, Fujiwara Chiya would have completely sunk into that feeling and been unable to pull himself free.
"That's enough, right? We can get half price now, right?"
"Of course. Here are your movie tickets. Enjoy the film."