Chapter 99 - A Date with Shirakawa Miwa

"How rare to see such a strong side of you, Miwa~" Ito Yoshito teased with a playful smile.

"That guy was just too annoying, using my family to threaten me," Shirakawa Miwa pouted, clearly displeased with Tachibana Tobuki's hypocritical nature.

"But you should be careful, Miwa-chan. That guy definitely won't back down easily," Ito warned, feeling the soft touch of her hand, which only intensified his heartbeat. He playfully wiggled his fingers around her slim waist, feeling a rush of excitement.

Leaning closer, he whispered in her ear, "Miwa, do you want me to warn him for you...?"

The warmth of his breath clashed with the heat radiating from his palm, sending a shiver through Miwa. She quickly frowned, abandoning her shyness for concern.

"Shito-kun, you can't do anything reckless! What if you get hurt or... or caught...?" 

"If I get caught, would you be sad, Miwa~?" he replied, maintaining his lighthearted demeanor while still teasing her waist through the fabric of her dress.

"I'm being serious!" 

Annoyed with his attitude, Miwa pulled away from him, her brow wrinkling tighter, eyes filled with reproach.

"Alright, if you don't like it, I'll drop it." 

Seeing Miwa almost on the verge of anger, Ito dropped his playful look, though what went through his mind remained a mystery.

"Really?" she checked, needing assurance.

"Really~ I wouldn't lie to you, Miwa." 

"If you do lie to me, then I won't talk to you anymore," Miwa said, her cheeks tinted with a light blush, sounding more like a shy girl than an older sister.

"Hey! I promise~"

"That's good." 

As she lightly patted her chest, it felt like a gentle breeze caressing a calm lake, sending ripples throughout. With a quiet sigh, she wanted to believe him.

"Enough about these troubling things," Ito said, returning to his cheerful self and gently holding her soft hand. "Today, I'm your boyfriend! Let's enjoy our date~"

Looking at Ito's sunny smile, with his white teeth glimmering, Miwa felt a blush swell on her cheeks, making her shyly turn her head away, responding in a barely audible voice.

'Just for today, let's consider this as Yoshito-kun making up for me...'

"Mm~"

...

Time flew, and the sun in the sky was melting like gold, gradually descending in a fuzzy outline in the west, with white clouds painted orange by the setting sun.

Birds chirped on the power lines, flitting between wires.

Under the power poles, the shadows intermingled, and Ito held Miwa's soft figure as they slowly moved away from the lively heart of the shopping district.

As if lost in self-hypnosis, Miwa forgot her shyness and her identity as Ito's senpai, fully embracing the role of his girlfriend, reveling in a sweet and unprecedented date.

They strolled like ordinary couples—shopping, dining, and walking together... (Forgive the author for being single and not knowing what couples' dates are like~)

"Miwa..."

In a secluded yet beautiful little park, the evening breeze gently rustled through the leaves, with the distant sunset growing more hazy, casting dappled shadows that swayed alluringly.

With the evening wind blowing through, several strands of Miwa's chestnut hair danced around, accentuating her graceful face with a mild charm.

"What is it?" 

Miwa looked up at Ito, sweetness radiating from her beaming smile, and gently asked.

"Miwa, you look so beautiful today..."

Ito's magnetic voice rang in her ears as he suddenly leaned closer, his large palm softly grazing her delicate face.

The sunset reflected in Ito's bright eyes, glowing crimson, almost as if flames were burning within, leaving Miwa feeling a heat rise in her cheeks.

The glimmering light in his gaze began to blur, and Miwa licked her slightly dry lips, which looked even more lush and inviting.

'Shito-kun seems even more handsome... I want to... kiss him...'

"Shito-kun~"

'It's so hot... I feel dizzy...'

The air thickened with an ambiguous tension, and Miwa's heartbeat quickened like wild horses racing, her mixed feelings of nervousness and anticipation elevating her emotions to a peak.

Ito's warm palm pressed against her cheek, leaving a gentle mark reminiscent of a teasing little kitten as Miwa leaned softly into him.

Her soft, luscious lips resembled sweet flowers, seemingly overflowing with an inviting fragrance that beckoned Ito to come closer.

With a gentle caress, his long fingers brushed against the edge of Miwa's soft, red lips.

Miwa shuddered involuntarily and couldn't suppress her soft whimper. 

"Shito-kun~~"

"N-No teasing me like that~~"

Hearing that, Ito tilted Miwa's exquisite chin, tracing it lightly, his movements delicate and tender, as if he were handling a precious treasure, leaving her feeling weak and tender all over.

"Miwa..."

As he gently whispered her name, she responded with a soft, alluring murmur, and without further ado, Ito pressed his lips against hers.

The evening breeze caressed them gently.

"Mm..."

Wrapping her arms around Ito's neck, Miwa surrendered herself to the kiss.

Her lips radiated an enchanting scent that straddled the line between innocence and maturity, akin to a rich and sweet wine that intoxicated Ito.

Experiencing the sweetness of a kiss for the first time, Miwa felt as if she were submerged in a warm ocean, surrounded by comfort, blissfully enveloped by gentleness.

Just as the two became lost in their tender embrace, a raucous voice suddenly shattered the serene atmosphere of the quiet park.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk! Are these two lovebirds so eager? Can't even wait for the indoors? Hehe~"