Chapter 151: Date at Home (2/2)

“Show me that again.”

As Amane was embracing Mahiru from behind, he could not look at her up front. He did see her in the dress from up front before they entered the living room, but he wanted to enjoy the sight up close and personal.

Mahiru cautiously turned her body around once Amane said those words, and leaned her body onto Amane’s chest.

He put his hands on her knees and back, tucking her between his legs. Mahiru, who was already blushing, was redder than before.

“Now this makes it easier.”

“…You are really bold today, Amane-kun.”

“Well, it’s a date, thought we’re at home.”

Shuuto repeated many times the previous day that the male should take the initiative in dates. They never left home, but a date was a date even at home, and Amane should seize the initiative.

Amane tickled her cheek, and her reddened face relaxed as she bashfully lowered her eyes again.

“…I will die if you are so enthusiastic every day, Amane-kun.”

“I guess if we do this every day…”

“N-no can do…my heart will be unable to take it.”

“Is your heart pounding that much?”

“…Yes.”

Saying that, Mahiru grabbed Amane’s hand, and put it in the middle.

Actually, it was the back of the hand, but the soft warmth did reach him, along with the strong heartbeat that was much faster than before.

The fabric was thin, the heartbeat was clearly felt, and the softness was thoroughly emphasized.

Amane gasped as he looked towards Mahiru, and their eyes met. Her caramel-colored eyes were bashful as they continued to stare at his, and it appeared she wanted to say something.

“…It is unfair if your heart is not racing as much as mine.”

“…My heart’s pounding at lot.”

“Really?”

Mahiru buried her face on Amane’s chest.

She listened to the rhythm of his heartbeat. probably to hide her embarrassment. Amane knew then how loudly his heart was bounding, “it really is.” for Mahiru muttered happily.

“…Well, there’s no way my heart won’t race when my girlfriend’s doing such things.”

“You seem to be taking it in stride recently though, Amane-kun…that is devious of you.”

“It’ll look bad on me if I don’t take it in stride, right?”

“No, you are always a dashing person, Amane-kun.”

“…Thanks for the praise.”

Aren’t you saying this to rattle me more? Amane had the urge to say so, but it appeared Mahiru’s words were really heartfelt, so he swallowed his words back.

Instead, he embraced Mahiru, who was clinging onto his chest, and patted her head.

Damn, you’re cute. He accidentally blurted out, and Mahiru lifted her head somewhat, looking a little bashful. This little gesture pricked his urge to dote on her, for he too felt he was completely mesmerized.

He patted her head lovingly to regain his composure and empty his heart, and Mahiru’s shame too faded away as she comfortably let him pat her.

It seemed she liked headpats to begin with. This should be sufficient in calming her down.

“…Say Mahiru.”

“Hm?”

“Is it fine if I consider this a date? We aren’t doing anything.”

“I feel happy, so it is fine. Weather and location aside, the most important factor is who I am with.”

Mahiru said some really comforting words as she firmly embraced Amane. Amane too embraced her gently, “Yeah.” he muttered with a chuckle.