Ever since the last barrier between them was broken, Yanami Anna's possessive behavior had become more frequent.
However, Imaizumi Keita didn't feel annoyed by this intimate 'checking in'; instead, he felt a sense of security.
Perhaps deep down, he truly enjoyed the feeling of being firmly chosen and possessed by a beautiful girl.
As the two walked out of the West School Building and reached the corner of the Main Teaching Building, they saw Komari Chika, with her bag, walking out of the teaching building's exit.
Komari Chika saw the two holding hands, her body stiffened, and her gaze frantically darted around, trying to find a place to hide.
However, there were no pillars for her to hide behind, nor any corners for her to pretend to walk past.
Komari Chika had no choice but to stop awkwardly, her body slightly hunched, her eyes fixed on the ground, hoping Imaizumi Keita would pretend not to see her.
"Komari?"
Imaizumi Keita initiated the greeting.
He looked at Komari Chika, who was acting like an ostrich, and asked curiously, "Not home yet? I thought you left right after the meeting."
Komari Chika looked up at him, saw that his expression was only curious, and her tension eased slightly, but her voice was still stammering.
"Ah... Im-Imaizumi... Ya-Yanam..."
She greeted him softly, then explained, "I-I just... went to the Library... to return books, so... it-it's a bit late..."
"So that's what it is."
Imaizumi Keita nodded, indicating understanding.
He wanted to ask her about the progress of the novel she was writing, but Komari Chika's gaze quietly fell on his and Yanami Anna's clasped hands.
So... Imaizumi and Yanami are already dating...
Is it... not good for me to stay here...
Am I... disturbing... their date...
A sense of awkwardness instantly welled up, making her feel unable to stay there any longer.
"Th-that! My... my mom is waiting for me to eat! I-I'll go first!"
Komari Chika said incoherently, then bowed to them and quickly ran off in the opposite direction.
Seeing her flustered appearance, Imaizumi Keita felt a little helpless and called out to her retreating back.
"Be careful on the way, don't fall."
Komari Chika's steps seemed to pause for a moment, but she didn't look back and soon disappeared around the corner of the teaching building.
It wasn't until Komari Chika's figure completely vanished that Yanami Anna, who had been standing quietly beside him without speaking, suddenly let out a long sigh.
Imaizumi Keita turned his head and raised an eyebrow at her expression.
"What's wrong?"
"Nothing."
Yanami Anna turned her head, puffed out her cheeks, and glared at him with a resentful look.
"It's just that, Keita, you're so gentle to everyone, and as your girlfriend, I really feel a lot of pressure and insecurity."
Although she was complaining, there was no real anger in her tone; it was more like a coquettish accusation.
Because she had already judged Imaizumi Keita's character, Yanami Anna was now somewhat accustomed to it.
However, as his girlfriend, she still needed her boyfriend to comfort her...
"Oh? Feeling insecure?"
Imaizumi Keita looked at her adorable, contradictory expression, and the mischievous thought of teasing her resurfaced.
He raised his other hand and checked the time on his watch.
"So, Anna-chan, do you have any other plans for this afternoon?"
"No," Yanami Anna replied, then asked warily, "Why do you ask?"
A matter-of-fact smile appeared on Imaizumi Keita's face. He wiggled their clasped hands and declared with certainty:
"Well, of course... to replenish your sense of security."
"As a boyfriend, isn't it only natural to make your girlfriend feel secure at all times?"
It was that kind of strange, yet irrefutable sophistry that made it impossible to argue given the situation.
Yanami Anna looked at his handsome face, and the small trace of resentment in her heart was replaced by an indescribable sweetness.
Could it be that we're going to...
Yanami Anna suddenly felt happy; she had been holding back for days, too...
As a boyfriend, you have to be proactive...
Hmph.
Keita, this guy, always says such outrageous things, but his actions always hit the spot where she cares.
"Hmph... th-that's more like it."
She turned her face away, not wanting Imaizumi Keita to see her anticipation, but her flushed earlobes betrayed her thoughts.
...
After leaving school, the two didn't linger outside but went straight back to Imaizumi Keita's apartment.
As soon as she entered, Yanami Anna expertly changed into slippers, then put herself aside and leaned against the sofa.
"Ha... Keita, your sofa is still the most comfortable."
She hugged a soft cushion, adjusted herself into the most comfortable position on the sofa, then looked up and commanded Imaizumi Keita, who was taking a drink from the refrigerator, with righteous indignation: "Keita, I want a cola."
"Don't you have hands?"
Although Imaizumi Keita said that, he still took a can of cola from the refrigerator, walked over, and handed it to her.
The two snuggled on the sofa, casually watching a variety show on TV.
After an unknown amount of time, Yanami Anna stirred, then clung to him like a boneless creature, resting her head on his shoulder.
"Hey, Keita."
"Hmm?"
"Let's go take a shower."
Her voice was muffled, with a hint of lazy nasal tone.
...
The suggestion sounded as natural as saying, "Let's go eat."
Imaizumi Keita turned his head, looking at her somewhat hazy eyes and slightly pouted lips, and his Adam's apple involuntarily bobbed.
He put down the remote control, turned off the TV, then leaned over and scooped her up in his arms.
"Mmm..."
Yanami Anna let out a soft gasp and wrapped her arms tightly around his neck.
"You... what's the rush...?"
She buried her hot cheek in the crook of his neck, complaining softly.
Warm water streamed over their bodies, and the bathroom was soon filled with steamy mist.
By the time they returned to the bedroom, the sky outside the window had already darkened.
Imaizumi Keita placed Yanami Anna, who was only wrapped in a bath towel, onto the bed, then covered her.
He didn't rush to do anything, just lowered his head, quietly looking at the girl beneath him, illuminated by the faint moonlight filtering through the window.
Her recently bathed skin glowed with a beautiful pink hue, her damp hair clung messily to her cheeks and neck, and her mischievous eyes now shimmered as she gazed back at him.
This alluring appearance made Imaizumi Keita feel the blood in his body begin to heat up uncontrollably again.
He leaned down, just about to kiss those tempting lips, when he suddenly remembered something, and his movements abruptly stopped.
"Tsk."
He let out an annoyed click of his tongue, then glumly rolled off her and lay on his back beside her.
This sudden change made Yanami Anna, who had already prepared herself mentally, He paused for a moment.
She propped herself up and turned her head to look at him in confusion.
"What's wrong?"
"...None left."
Imaizumi Keita's tone was full of helplessness. "I used them all last time, and I forgot to buy more."
"Sigh, at a time like this, I don't want to go down and buy them."
"Huh?"
It took Yanami Anna two seconds to realize what he meant by "that thing."
Looking at his depressed expression, she felt both annoyed and amused.
She gave him an exasperated glare, but a mixture of helplessness and triumph appeared on her face.
"Honestly, I can't do anything with you."
She mumbled, then gestured with her chin towards her school bag.
"Look, I have some in the inner pocket of my school bag. Go get them quickly."
Imaizumi Keita was momentarily stunned when he heard this.
He turned his head, his gaze moving back and forth between her face and her school bag several times.
"...You-you brought that?"
"Of course!" Yanami Anna puffed out her chest, her face filled with the pride of someone who had anticipated this.
"You're so energetic, how could I not be prepared?"
Her 'far-sighted' statement, after a brief moment of shock, finally made Imaizumi Keita burst out laughing.
He rolled back over, pulled the girl beneath him into a tight embrace, then lowered his head and pressed a kiss full of laughter onto her lips.
This woman...
How many more surprises could she bring him?
This feeling of being cherished, of even having such matters considered for him in advance...
It was truly...
Too wonderful.
He leaned down and kissed her lips heavily, his voice hoarse with excitement.
"Anna, I really... love you more and more."
Both her adorable, contradictory personality and this body that made him crave more.
"Hmph, smooth talker."
Yanami Anna's cheeks grew redder, and she quickly urged, "Quick, go get them! What are you waiting for!"
Imaizumi Keita didn't go to get the condoms. Instead, he pressed her back onto the bed, his fingers beginning to wander naughtily over her smooth back.
"Hey! Keita! What are you doing?"
Yanami Anna's body gave a sensitive shudder as she squirmed in protest.
"I only stopped just now because I was worried that if we ran out halfway through, it would make you uncomfortable."
A wicked smirk appeared on Imaizumi Keita's face, and his hands showed no intention of stopping.
"As for now..."
"Since I've confirmed we have plenty of ammunition, what's the rush?"
"Before the battle officially begins, I should let my Anna-chan properly enjoy the appetizer first, shouldn't I?"
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