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Brrr…
I couldn’t help but shake a little.
Hitori: “Are you cold?”
Kita: “Yeah, a little bit… Guess fashion doesn’t always account for the actual weather, hehe! But look at you! Finally bringing out more of the wardrobe with the changing season, huh?”
Hitori: “I-I-I still love my tracksuit, but Mom said I had to dress for the weather, so…”
Kita: “Ehehe, well, I like this look too.”
Hitori: “...T-thank you.”
Turning red from my comment, and definitely not the cold, Hitori extended her gloved hand. She really did come prepared today. But that’s okay, I’ll gladly take that hand and steal some of that warmth.
The month was February. It had been a few months since Hitori and I started dating. Some say love begins to fade over time, but I think I’ve fallen for her even more! Without even thinking about it, I’m aware of every little cute movement she makes, every cute gesture, every time she looks at me when she thinks I can’t see her - ahhh, it really can’t be good for my heart!! I just can’t help how much I love this girl named Hitori Goto <3. It’s probably alarming that she occupies so many of my thoughts at my every waking moment, but I don’t care! She makes me happy, and I want to make her happy too! That’s why, I’ve gotta come up with something soon…
Hitori: “...N-next time, I’ll bring something that’ll help!”
Kita: “Huh?”
Hitori: “W-with the cold!”
Kita: “...Oh! No, it’s okay, I’ll just bring proper clothes next time. Besides, this hand is all I need to warm up.”
Declaring this, I brought her hand to my face and nuzzled into it, earning quite the charming reaction out of my rosy girlfriend.
Hitori: “Y-y-y-you can still leave it to me!”
Kita: “? Well, okay! I will then.”
Hitori wasn’t usually this forceful about something, so I was more than happy to let her take the lead on whatever she was thinking.
Kita: “Sooooooo, it’s February, huh?”
Hitori: “Yes…”
Kita: “A certain day’s coming up too, I think…”
Hitori: “Y-y-yes…”
I knew exactly what I was doing. I just couldn’t help but want to tease her a little.
Kita: “I’m sure Nijika will give us the day off from work. She’ll say it’s because of us, but really she just wants some Ryo time to herself. But that’s okay, that means I get you allllllllll to myself too!”
Hitori: “U-u-u-u-um! Ikuyo!”
Kita: “Yes?”
Feeling her start to quiver, I grasped her hand tightly and looked into her eyes, hoping my gentle expression would ease her nerves.
Hitori: “Um, learning to make all kinds of foods with you has been fun, but I’m still not r-ready to give you something only made by me again, so… Would you… Want to make chocolate with me on Valentine’s?”
Kita: “Of course!!”
Without even thinking, I released her hand and embraced her entire body with a big hug. I couldn’t help but be ecstatic. Not only had I secured a way to spend time with Hitori on Valentine’s, but I wasn’t even the one who offered! Of course, I was secretly hoping for this, as anything I try to make still has no taste at all… But this is for the best! Now we’ll be able to make the best chocolate possible for both of us, and it’ll be filled with the best secret ingredient - love. Kyaaaaaaa, okay even that’s a little too much for me!
Hitori: “Um, I feel a little bad though, so I-I want to do something else for you, Ikuyo! S-so, get ready for the best gift e-ever on Valentine’s along with your chocolate!”
…Aah, we really do think alike. I was gonna do that too as a surprise…
Kita: “I can’t take that lying down, you know! I’ll just have to deliver an even greater gift in response!”
Hitori: “T-t-t-then, I’d just give you something even better!”
Kita: “Ehehe!”
(Neither of them had actually thought about what gifts they would give each other, but still declared these grandiose goals nonetheless)
Hitori: “...B-by the way…”
Kita: “Mm?”
Hitori: “A-are you gonna let go of me?”
I hadn’t really been thinking about it, but I’ve been hugging her this whole time, making it very difficult for her to move.
Kita: “Hmmmmmmm, nope! You’re too warm! Sorry!”
Hitori: “...You don’t have to apologize. I like it…”
She spoke this in a whisper… Aaaaaaaaah, come on girl, my heart can only beat so fast for you!!
Surprised at this unusual outward verbalization of love, I couldn’t help but look up towards the biggest danger to my heart.
And in response, I was rewarded with a kiss <3
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It’s just about a week before Valentine’s, and a few days after I made my promise to give Kita the greatest gift she’s ever seen. Only, there’s one problem…
I STILL HAVE NO IDEAS!!!
Hitori: “This can’t be possible… How can I love her so much and not think of a single thing that would make her happy… imtheworstgirlfriendever imtheworstgirlfriendever imtheworstgirlfriendever-”
I guess saying I have no ideas is inaccurate. I’ve had many, many ideas, but none of them feel right. I want to give her something that shows how much she means to me. I wanted to do it with cooking at first, but that didn’t end up working out… Although it didn’t turn out badly either… Either way, it doesn’t help me now!!!
Breaking myself out of my trance, I pulled out my phone to go to the support I seem to always turn to in moments like these - Nijika.
‘Hello. I need advice from your wise self. What are you doing with Ryo on Valentine’s?”
…Oh crap, I sent that without thinking.
‘ WHO SAID I WAS DOING ANYTHING WITH RYO!!!!’
I forgot that she gets flustered like that… But unlike me, her fluster leads to anger…
‘Ahhhh, sorry. I just figured because you’re dating, you would be doing something…’
‘Maybe I dumped her without telling you.’
Well, at least she does admit they date now… That’s progress.
‘I’m not sure the band would still be around if that were the case…
Either way
I really just wanted your advice on something regarding Ikuyo.”
‘Kita? Ohhh, so you wanted Valentine’s advice, you should’ve just said so, Bocchi! What’s up?’
I explained the situation I was facing in more detail and awaited her response.
“Hmmmm, well with Kita, you’d probably wanna get something trendy and popular.”
“But I don’t know what’s popular…”
“Oh! Well, that’s fine! It would probably come off as shallow anyways lolol
So um
Maybe something more personal?”
“Personal?”
“Something from the heart, yknow?”
“Eh???
But
The only thing I’m any good at is music!!!”
“Then why not play to that strength?”
“???”
“Come onnnnnn, I already told you to do this a while ago and you completely ignored it smh”
“Um
Let me think!”
Something Nijika told me to do… Confess first? No, that has nothing to do with music. What did she say before that?
…
“OH
THAT’S IT!!!”
“Yeah?”
“I’ll write her a song!”
“Exactly!”
“Thanks, as always for your wise advice, sage Nijika…”
“Anytime!”
Now that I think about it, I’m surprised I haven’t done this sooner. When Nijika originally suggested it to me, I only stopped because I didn’t really understand my feelings. But now that I know how much I love her, it should be easy to make it clear!! I’m Kessoku Band’s lyricist after all… There’s nothing I can’t write if I put my mind to it!!
Hitori: “But I’m gonna be the only one writing this, so… It’ll have to be old school.”
That meant no amazing instrumental from Ryo, I’d just have to use my own feelings to play the song in a way that portrays them properly.
With a new pep in my step, I ran to grab my guitar and begin writing. I’d gotten used to the Kessoku style of writing, so I began with the lyrics. I wanted them to properly express just how much I appreciated her being in my life, and how I’ve changed for the better because of it. So I wrote a quick verse and chorus. And then I erased it.
Then I wrote another verse and chorus.
And erased that one.
This cycle of misery went on for close to half an hour before I came to a horrid realization.
Hitori: “I ONLY KNOW HOW TO WRITE DEPRESSING SONGS!”
Immediately, I lept to my bed in the effort of smashing my head against my pillow. Normally, I would hit the floor but it was late and I didn’t want to bother my family.
Hitori: “AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!”
Even my screams became nothing more than a murmur when I cried into this magic bundle of fluff.
Hitori: “Why…”
Hitori: “Why can I think of an infinite number of ways to describe my love for you in my heart, but write it out like a 5 year old explaining something they don’t really understand???”
Even when I wrote If I Could Be a Constellation , I thought of it as an impossibility, as if it was completely one-sided.
…Wait, now that I think about it… Isn’t it super embarrassing that I basically made Kita sing a love song about me?!
Hitori: “Aaaaaaaaaannnnnnnngh, and I can’t even do the same back…”
Deflated, but not defeated, I slowly crawled off the bed and back towards the guitar. It may not solve my problem, but it does nothing to give up now. I just need to change my approach.
Channeling every emotion I felt towards her in my heart, I let it guide my fingers to the fret without thinking too hard about it. And…
Strummmmmm
…
Hitori: “Oh!”
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Kita: “Haaaaaaaaaah, after all that bragging, I can’t think of anything!!!”
Kicking my legs in the air while laying on my bed, I’m able to release my building frustration. Though it only serves to quell it and not entirely erase it. It’s only about a week until I’m to give my “greater gift”, as I so brilliantly declared on the spot, yet here I am, unable to think of a single meaningful one.
Kita: “I don’t get it! How can I buy so many presents for friends all the time, yet can’t figure out the most important one?! Ughhhhh!”
Collapsing fully onto the bed, I feel defeat start to wash over me. I don’t want to give up, but this has never happened before…
Kita: “What can I do? What gift would say ‘I love you’?”
I wanted more than that honestly. I love all parts of Hitori Goto, even the parts of herself that she can’t seem to see. I want something that will make her love herself, to make her understand how brightly she shines to me…
Kita: “Maybe it was dumb to think any gift could ever have that effect…”
Of course, I had thought about how to approach that idea in multiple ways. At first, I thought maybe some kind of new clothing, but then I realized she’d probably just retreat to her tracksuit anyway. Then, I thought about some kind of jewelry, or some other accessories, but it all felt so superficial, and the thought that she would wear it out of a sense of obligation just made me sad.
Kita: “Although if I had it my way, those hair ties would change. Both are senpai colored… Where’s the Kita love…”
Having nothing better to do than mutter sarcastic comments, I started to think it might just be better to get a simple gift and find another way to express what I’m feeling…
Kita: “Hm… Senpai…”
What would someone like Ryo-senpai, who never really expresses her feelings, do in a case like this?
Kita: “Well… I guess she puts her everything into our music?”
Hm…
Music?
Kita: “That’s it! The perfect way to express any kind of feeling! Honestly, I’m the lead singer of a band, why wasn’t this my first thought??”
My determination reinvigorated, I ran across my room to grab my guitar and begin writing my first song. I’d seen Ryo-senpai do it a lot of times by this point, surely I could do it by now too!
Slowly, I tried remembering everything Hitori taught me over the course of our little teaching arrangement, as I tried to construct music that could accurately portray my feelings…
…
…And very quickly, I realized I have no idea what I’m doing…
Kita: “Haaaaaaah, I only know how to play our songs… My music theory knowledge is…”
This… Posed a problem to my breakthrough…
Kita: “I know! Lyrics! I can do lyrics!”
Not letting my brief failure bring me down, I put my guitar down and instead grabbed my phone. Lyrics are just something that comes from the heart right? Then I just have to write how I feel…
Kita: “It might not be as good as yours, Hitori… But I hope my feelings reach you through this.”
Admittedly, the lyrics were very on the nose, analogies were rare and surface level at best, but I think it had my usual brand of Kit-aura, which had to count for something! Most importantly, I was able to say what I really wanted to.
Although I would retype the words on my screen many many times, I continued without end to put my soul into this song.
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The day of love had finally arrived. I never was able to write any music alongside my lyrics, but if push came to shove I was prepared to improvise it, just to make sure I can express what I truly feel today. Although, I couldn’t help but feel the stress build as I’d catch students giving chocolates to another in the hallway, a bitter reminder of one of my weaknesses. Of course, I was excited to make some with Hitori after classes had ended, but I couldn’t help but be sad that I was unable to make something as simple as chocolate for her.
Kita: “Oh, come on! Don’t give into downer thoughts now!! That’s what the gift is for!”
Giving myself a slight pep talk, I continued on with my day. Only a few periods remained until the day was over, and they all seemed to go by rather quickly. Perhaps because I was nervous of what would happen after them.
We had decided to go to Hitori’s house once more for this day, as it would be easier to make the chocolate there. Though, this time they allowed me to stay the night without the need for a storm, which I gladly accepted. It just put all the more pressure on my gift… If she didn’t like it, and I still had to stay the night, then…
Ah, come on!! What’s with the anxious thoughts today?! You’re supposed to be positive, girl!!
While my mental battle continued, so too did the day, and classes came to an end without much trouble. Students were moving a tad faster in the halls today, a sign of excitement for the holiday I suppose. I quickly found Hitori before she got stampeded and we started on the commute back to her home, hand in hand. Maybe it was just because of the feelings of the day lingering in the air, but she seemed even more beautiful today than normal. Perhaps it was the scarf she was wearing, a new addition to her winter outfit that stuck out to me. I held her hand tightly, as if to say I wouldn’t let anything take her from me. The train ride was long, but calming. I rested my head on her shoulder. Eventually, she rested her head on top of mine. Neither of us were asleep, nor did we particularly say much - we were just enjoying being in each other’s presence.
Hitori: “Ikuyo, this is our stop.”
She said this in a whisper, so as to not disturb me if I was sleeping.
Kita: “Mmmmm, but I wanna stay like this… Fineeee, we can go.”
Smiling through her fluster, Hitori took my hand and led me off the train. There was about a 20 minute walk to her house from here. I quickly missed the train’s heated cars, and found myself shivering a little.
Kita: “Brrr.”
Hitori: “Are you cold again?”
Kita: “Yeah. I forgot to bundle up, haha.”
Apprehensively, Hitori lifted her hands towards her scarf, unraveling it little by little.
Hitori: “T-t-this is a big scarf, y-you know?”
It took me a second to understand her meaning, but my heart hit double-time when the realization struck me.
Kita: “You sure it’s okay?”
Hitori: “M-mm-hm! I-I told you to leave it to me, didn’t I?”
Mmmmmmmmmmm, I love you Hitori Goto!!!
Faster than even I expected, I rushed towards her and grabbed the hanging scarf to wrap around us both, bundling us together. I didn’t miss the opportunity to cuddle up against her cute face once more, even if it did turn it bright red.
Kita: “You’re so warm…”
Hitori: “I-I think that’s because of you…”
Kita: “Ehehe…”
Even this close, she grabbed my hand, and we continued walking towards her home.
Kita: “Thank you, Hitori.”
Hitori: “Mm.”
She may have been too embarrassed to say more, but I could see her looking down happily, so my mission was accomplished!
Then, at long last, we finally reach the Goto household. Almost immediately, we’re greeted by Futari and JimiHen, both bundles of energy as always. And before long, dinner for the night is ready. The discussions with Hitori’s parents are fun as always, but noticeably shorter compared to previous visits, and dinner wraps up without as much of the usual time passing. I only realized it was to allow us to have more time alone together after the fact. You really can count on her parents for anything… Quickly, perhaps faster than intended, we both rushed up the stairs and into her room, while she slid the door shut. Feeling the urge to tease more than usual, I waited until she turned around and immediately stole her lips.
Kita: “Happy Valentine’s Day.”
Giving her a teasing smile, I watched her bright red face try to process what was just said.
Hitori: “O-oh, h-happy Valentine’s Day!!”
Initially struggling to look up at me, she soon conquered that feeling and decisively walked towards me before kissing me on her own terms, and proceeding to grab my hand.
Hitori: “N-now, we’re even.”
Immediately upon saying this, her head shot downward, so as to deny the unusual bold action of hers, but even this was cute to me.
Kita: “Ehehe, I guess so.”
Generally, this is the part where you would give chocolate to each other, but neither of us had chocolate to give yet. My present wasn’t physical though so I couldn’t even do something similar… While the pressure between both of us seemed to be building, I figured I had to be the one to speak first-
Hitori: “U-um!”
Kita: “Hey, um-“
…
We had both decided to speak up at the same time… Ah, we really do think alike hehe!
Hitori: “S-sorry, go ahead.”
Kita: “You sure?”
Hitori: “Y-yeah.”
She seemed nervous, so if I could help ease her nerves by going first, I would be more than glad to do so.
Kita: “Ahhhhhh, well, I thought really reallyyyyyy hard about what gift I could give you to show how I feel about you, I super-duper like you after all, but no physical thing really came to mind. So, um, instead, I thought I’d… write a song for you…”
I could feel my confidence start draining the moment I started saying this. I’m about to give my childish lyrics to the actual lyricist of our band, what the heck was I thinking?? But, I also started to notice a shine in Hitori’s eyes, so I kept going.
Kita: “U-um! I’m sorry! I couldn’t think of any music to put it to, so all I have right now are lyrics, but I’m gonna put your lessons to use and figure something out, I promise!”
And then, I got the most unexpected reaction of all.
Hitori: “Pft…Hehehe!”
Kita: “?”
Hitori: “S-s-s-s-s-s-sorry! It’s just… I think you were right, Ikuyo. We really do work best t-together.”
Her head once again turned downwards upon making this statement.
Kita: “I-I’m glad you think so? But I’m still a little lost…”
Hitori: “A-Ah! Sorry, I’ll explain! You see, I… also had the same idea to write a song for you…”
She fidgeted with her hands, pressing her two index fingers together, while saying this. It seemed she was both embarrassed and happy at this turn of events. But, wait…
Eh?! You mean I was completely unoriginal after all?!
Hitori: “B-but, when I tried to write out how I felt about you in words… It just didn’t work. My heart could go ba-dump ba-dump but my hand could never write out what that meant. But… instead, I wrote a melody and the sound, w-well, I g-guess it’s like if that… ba-dump ba-dump was from a guitar…”
Honestly, with an explanation as cute as that, how am I supposed to compete…
Kita: “…Ehehe! I see what you mean now, that really does feel like a sign. But, wow, to think we both had the same idea…”
Hitori: “I-I’m glad! I-I-I was scared that you’d be mad that I couldn’t write you any lyrics…”
Kita: “Haaaaaaaaaah, one day, I want you to realize that I will never be mad at you, my Hitori.”
As if in response, she moved her body closer to mine and began cuddling with me, or at least as close as Hitori would get to cuddling.
Hitori: “…You h-haven’t called me that in a while… I-I was getting worried…”
Kita: “Really? About what?”
Hitori: “If you don’t make it clear, I-I might drift away…”
Kita: “Is that so? Then-“
I moved slightly behind her, so that I was able to grasp her body with both of my arms in an embrace.
Kita: “I’m declaring that this is my Hitori! Nooooooo one else gets her the way that I do, she’s mine forever and I won't let go of her!”
Even in this embrace, I could feel her heating up. Honestly, that was pretty embarrassing, but… it’s Valentines… I want to spoil her rotten <3
Hitori: “Hey… Do you w-wanna try singing your lyrics over the instrumental I wrote?”
Turning off my teasing mode, I returned her question with a genuine smile.
Kita: “I would love to, Hitori!”
Hitori moved to grab her guitar and came back. We sat further apart this time so as to give each other more room. Besides, if we were too close, we might be too distracted by each other to play properly. I considered bringing out my guitar, but Hitori said it would be better to figure out the song first before trying to add individual guitar parts. And, as if it was always meant to be, my lyrics and her music mixed together like a beautiful duet. It was an interesting sound, as she obviously didn’t just pick the usual pop chords, but somehow they perfectly reflected the kind of writing I used in my lyrics. Of course, there were some changes I had to make to fit the timing, but considering neither of us planned for the other’s part this was an amazing outcome. Although… I did freeze Hitori a few times from what I was singing. Ohhhhhh well, a frozen Hitori is still a cute one!
After bringing our song about in a satisfying way, it was finally time for the other main event of the day - making and eating our chocolate!!
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After Mom prepared the kitchen for us, Kita and I began making our own chocolate for the first time. The plan was that we would make the majority of it together, then at the very end go off and style it on our to present to the other person. It definitely wasn’t a perfect process though. We had some minor mistakes along the way, nothing to ruin the chocolate but… enough to be thankful Mom made us put on aprons… Through that more difficult than expected process, we eventually made our way to the end result of chocolate. We both went off to our corners of the room and styled it in the way we thought looked best. I had a really hard time trying to figure out what I would do, so… I decided to keep it simple but from the heart, and put a heart! In pink coloring! …I hope she doesn’t think that’s shallow…
With our preparations done, we hid our plates and scuttled our way back to my room. Sliding the door shut once more, we both sat across from each other and held our chocolates out.
Hitori: “W-we said it earlier, b-but happy Valentine’s Day!!”
Kita: “Happy Valentine’s Day!”
Hitori: “S-sorry, it’s not exactly gift wrap quality…”
Kita: “No, it’s fine! I’d much rather make it with you over some silly wrapping.”
Hitori: “O-oh, well me too!!”
Kita: “Ehehe… So, can I unwrap it?”
Hitori: “Ah-um, y-yes.”
As if she would die if she didn’t see this chocolate, Kita tore through the plastic covering the plate, and found my piece of chocolate with a pink heart. Her eyes seemed to sparkle upon examining it. Ahh, I’m glad… I didn’t let her down!
Kita: “Can I try it?”
Hitori: “G-go ahead.”
Kita: “Well, then! Thank you for the meal~”
Kita took a large bite from the chocolate, clearly wanting to try as much of it as possible. It was kind of embarrassing… But, I’m glad I could make her that excited…
Kita: “Mmmmmmmmm!! It tastes so good!! You’re amazing, Hitori!!”
Hitori: “E-eh?! Y-you think so? I don’t know about that…”
Kita: “Nuh-uh, you’re the best!”
Even when she could tell I was loving the praise, she laid it on thicker. She really is spoiling me… Hauuu, I love her…
Before I melted from the praise, I quickly found her chocolate to try and change the subject.
Hitori: “Can I try yours?”
Kita: “Yeah! The taste is all from you of course, but I hope you like the decoration!”
Finding myself as excited as she was moments ago, I hastily removed the wrapping to reveal a beautifully shaped chocolate, with a far-more aesthetically pleasing heart surrounded by intricate musical notes.
Hitori: “Wowwwwwww, this looks amazing! I-I-I almost don’t want to eat it and ruin it…”
Kita: “No, no, don’t worry! I’m glad you like it! But I want you to eat it.”
…I did say “almost”.
Hitori: “Thanks for the meal.”
Immediately upon biting into it, I could see why she liked the flavor so much. The chocolate was a perfect mix of sweet and creamy, while the things she added provided a satisfying crunchy aspect to an already delicious treat.
Hitori: “It’s so yummy…”
Kita: “Ehehe, I’m glad you like it! I hope the love spell I put on it came through!”
Hitori: “Ah! T-that must be what’s making this taste so amazing!”
Kita: “Hehe!”
Now that we both had our first bites, we ate the rest of our chocolates together, enjoying the taste more and more with each bite. After a while, we both finished.
Kita: “Ahhhhhhh! That was so gooooood!! Hmmmm… Yeah. Hitori? Could you keep making me food forever?”
BWEH?! I-i-isn’t that basically just a m-m-m-marriage proposal under the guise of food?!
Hitori: “U-u-u-u-um, w-well, I really e-enjoy cooking with Ikuyo, s-so as long as I g-get to keep doing that, I guess that’s fine…”
My voice trailed off into a whisper at the end, but Kita caught every word anyway.
Kita: “That’s good cuz I wanna keep making food with you too!”
Giving me a smile as bright as the morning sun, I could feel my heart beating faster and faster for her. She really wants to push the limit of how deeply you can fall for someone… With these thoughts clouding my judgment, I crawled across the space between us on the floor until I was right in front of her and proceeded to kiss her. She must’ve not been expecting it, as she fell backwards, but I didn’t let up, and was able to embrace her before she went too far. Slowly, I pulled back, with my arms still wrapped around her.
Kita: “Ehehe… It tastes like chocolate…”
Hitori: “A-Ah! Sorry! I wasn’t thinking…”
Kita: “Nuh-uh, it’s okay with me!”
In response to the unexpected situation, it seems Kita tried to find the best way to tease me back, as she licked her lips. I suppose to get the taste of chocolate off her lips, but… Come on… That’s foul play…
I couldn’t help but kiss her again.
Kita: “Ooh, have I created a cycle?”
Hitori: “I-I don’t know… But, I want to keep holding you…”
Kita: “Well~ I’ll fall if you don’t, so don’t let go!”
She had obviously had enough time to put strength in her body and bring herself back up.
Hitori: “…Yeah. T-then I guess I can’t let go.”
But we just wanted to stay like this for as long as possible.
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The night went on, and we never left each other’s side - it was a truly blissful day. Eventually, however, we needed to sleep. Once again, we slept together, and I cuddled up to Kita while I could. It’s a lot less embarrassing in the dark. Upon this action, as if she was waiting for it, Kita began whispering to me.
Kita: “You know, you’ve even hijacked my sleeping routines at home. I had to buy a stuffed animal to sleep with ever since my last visit. But it’s never as good as the real thing… Maybe I’m addicted…”
Hitori: “E-eh? Really?? …I’m still not letting go, though.”
Kita: “…Good.”
…
…
Kita: “Hey, Hitori?”
Hitori: “Yes?”
Kita: “Did you have a good day today?”
Hitori: “Mh-hm! I-I think that was the best valentines I’ve ever had!! Although, I don’t have much to compare it to…”
Kita: “That still makes me happy… Because I feel the same. Let’s make next year even better, okay?”
Hitori: “Ah… Okay.”
…
…
Kita: “Hey, Hitori?”
Hitori: “Mm?”
Kita: “Will you stay with me… Forever?”
Hitori: “…D-do you want me to?”
Kita: “Really, really, really, really badly!”
Hitori: “As long as you do… T-then yes b-because I want to too…”
Kita: “Yay!
…
…
Kita: “Hey. Hitori?”
…
…
Kita: “Are you asleep?”
…
…
Kita: “Goodnight, Hitori. I love you!”