"Tokoyami, do you think it wise for me to give Himiko chocolates as well? After all, it is Valentine's Day, is it not?"
『...』
The snow is falling today. They say it is a rare, heavy blizzard, so the schools have been closed. Consequently, I am deathly bored. Since last night, Himiko has occupied the kitchen with such intensity that she sees nothing else; if I even venture into the living room, the scent of chocolate is so overwhelming I find myself tempted to sneak a taste of her prototypes. But were I to do that, I would surely face her wrath. Then again, sitting in the living room staring at the television feels as though I would only disturb her concentration... and so, I retreated to my room and called Tokoyami. I asked him because the thought simply happened to cross my mind.
Now, Tokoyami. You are exasperated right now, are you not? I know you well. When you find me tiresome, you always fall silent.
『...Have you truly never given her anything until now?』
"Indeed. I cannot exactly stand in a kitchen. Whenever I try, both my mother and Himiko stop me."
『Can you not simply go and buy some?』
"Are you a genius?"
『...』
Hey. Why the silence again? It cannot be helped. She is always the one making things for me; the notion of going out to buy a gift simply never occurred to me. Besides, I am not even certain I could find a shop that sells such things. If I wandered outside long enough, I might stumble upon one, but the shop would likely be closed by then, would it not?
...Come to think of it, where does one even go to purchase chocolates?
"Hmm. Tokoyami... are you free today?"
『A world of sinless white, as far as the eye can see.』
"So you are bored? In that case, would you accompany me to buy chocolates? I haven't the slightest inkling of where to find them."
『...』
Now look here, you. Why the exasperation again?
『...Madoka. My apologies, but I'd rather not have Toga-senpai glaring at me. Give up on the idea of going with me.』
"Well... that is a pity. I suppose I shall have to go alone—"
『I will accompany you. I'll come to fetch you in two hours at the latest. Please do not go out wandering by yourself today.』
"What is this? Do you take me for a child who will get lost in the snow? ...Very well. I shall be ready and waiting."
What an incredibly rude fellow. To speak as if I were some lost waif. Surely, buying a bit of chocolate is a simple enough task.
And so, led by Tokoyami, I went to buy the chocolates. But in hindsight, I should have stopped there. For that evening, something occurred that made me certain I would never buy them again next year.
"Nfufu... Madoka-chan, I love you so much."
H o w d i d i t c o m e t o t h i s ?
Thinking that I, too, should give her chocolates... that was my mistake. It was an absolute mistake. I went out with Tokoyami, bought the sweets, and returned home. After enjoying a fine dinner and finishing my bath, I presented the chocolates to Himiko. I found it difficult to find the right moment, so it was nearly midnight by the time I handed them over.
When I gave them to her, telling her how grateful I was for everything felt a bit embarrassing, but she seemed so genuinely happy that for a moment, I thought I should do this every year. But that was a grave error. Was it a trap? Was it a trap all along?!
The moment she received them, she pinned me down and sank her teeth into my neck. I could overlook that. That much was within the realm of the expected. I would gladly give her as much blood as she desired.
However! However! I did not say a single word about her being allowed to hold me like this! To do... that...! To just have her way with me as she pleased...!
Despite me telling her to stop, she went on, again and again...!
And as a result!! My body feels like lead...!
I can do nothing but stare at the ceiling, shivering and bare. I do not want to move; I want only to sleep right here!
"I love you. I love you so, so much. I adore you."
"...Be quiet. Stop whispering it into my ear over and over. I am well aware of your feelings. You need not say it every single time."
I have no idea how it turned into this. All I did was hand her the chocolates and say, "Thank you for everything. I suspect I might not be able to live without you, Himiko. Will you stay by my side from now on?" while offering a shy smile.
That was all. Why? Why did it end up like this...?!
"I love you! That's why... that's why...! Let's do even more today!!"
"Wait, you—! More? Is it still not enough?! I am so exhausted I can barely speak!"
"Hey, wait a moment. Wait, Himiko! Surely, any more than this would be—!"
In the end, I was forced to deal with Himiko until the break of dawn. I missed school the following day. When I finally returned the day after that and told Tokoyami what had happened... he simply gave me a strained, pitying smile.
You! Why did you not stop me back then?! Do not toy with me!!
I will not forgive this... I will never forgive you, Tokoyami!!