Part 2

Later that night they had sex in a hotel in Shibuya. This time Daisuke insisted to pay. They were laying down naked and exhausted. As it was already the middle of October, Japan was slowly shaking off its typical humidity.

"It was a pleasure, Commander!", She teased him, her finger drawing circles on his naked chest.

"Hey, I was just going along with your request!" Daisuke quickly pointed out.

"Yes and you can't deny we both liked it.", She kissed his cheek and the corner of his lips.

"I suppose.", Daisuke avoided a direct answer but it was evident he was proud of himself.

"Hmm, who should I choose for next time?", Eriko pursed her lips in deep thought, scrolling through the list of roles in her head.

"I can choose this time if you'd like."

"Sounds good! Make sure it's an attractive character.", Eriko warned in a playful tone.

Daisuke grabbed hold of her and kissed her passionately, which resulted in another round.

"It's getting late, shouldn't you be going back soon?", Eriko asked while they were taking a shower together.

"Not today. I told her I'd be with Hisoka.", Daisuke rubbed her shoulders gently, brushing away a wet strand of hair.

"I see…", It was a good thing Eriko had her back to him so he wouldn't notice how disappointed and upset she was.

Daisuke was probably aware of it, but it was an unwritten rule between them to not discuss the subject more than necessary. He took his wedding ring off while with her, in exchange she wouldn't complain and was content with what he could give her. Something like a verbal contract. 

However, none of that made things any easier for Eriko. What kind of woman wouldn't want the guy she likes to be hers alone? She would forget about the situation while snuggled up in his arms, but the bitter feeling was bound to return sooner or later. If Eriko didn't care for Daisuke as much as she did, she would have put an end to all of it much earlier.

"What are you thinking about, bumblebee? Is everything okay?", His voice pulled Eriko out of the abyss of her thoughts. It had always been a part of him she couldn't resist. She fell for the voice and then the man. No wonder, after all that's what Daisuke did for a living.

"Everything's fine.", She lied, turning around to look at him, "Better than fine.", Eriko faked a smile and put shampoo in his hair, "Did I mention I might get a promotion?", She said in an attempt to change the subject.

"That's great!", Daisuke reacted with his usual over-the-top positivism.

"Yes, yes, it is.", Eriko said simply, "Been looking forward to it for a while. Turn around and tilt your head back."

Daisuke obediently did what was asked of him, enjoying the effort she put in, "Would you like me to wash your hair as well?", He offered once Eriko was done.

"No need. I washed it this morning."

"You have to let me do it for you at least once."

"Maybe, why not?"