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"...A blizzard, huh? I didn't really think it could happen this year. Well I always like surprises but... I think this'll cause some problems for Tartarus exploration…”
Kotone sighs as she plops down onto the sofa. She picks up the remote from her side and watches the news for any sign of change.
“That is true, however… I think this could be a nice opportunity for us.” Mitsuru smiles as she sits down next to Kotone. There's a long stretch of silence as Mitsuru feels slightly uncomfortable from how cramped she is.
“You’re taking up a lot of space, aren’t you?” She gives her a little glare for her to make room.
“Yeah...” Kotone doesn’t seem to care as her body melts into the sofa further.
“So could I sit here?” Her tone carries annoyance as Kotone refuses to budge.
“No one’s saying you can’t.” She’s still absentminded as the storm continues.
Having been fed up, Mitsuru forces room for herself and lies next to Kotone.
“There you go.” Kotone smiles as she feels Mitsuru’s body warmth.
“So you did this on purpose…” Mitsuru pouts as she holds Kotone close.
“Maaaaybe. But I’m sure you like this, don’t you~?”
Mitsuru holds her silence for a little while before she responds.
“I do… I’ve been wanting to do this for a while now…” She blushes as she confesses.
“..Oh. Well, sorry to have kept you waiting then…”
Kotone’s teasing demeanor fades away as Mitsuru’s honesty reaches her heart. The two lie together in silence for a while, feeling awkward.
The redhead assures her lover, “I don’t see why you need to apologize. We’re here now, are we not? Let’s just… enjoy ourselves.”
Kotone turns over to Mitsuru. She meets the gaze of her lover, how her eyes sparkle as she enjoys her warmth.
“Yeah. I’d like that.” Kotone settles down with Mitsuru as they share their morning in each other’s arms, letting the minutes slip by.
Eventually, they had to break their trance as each SEES member wakes up and gets together for a morning meal.
After the group shares their laughter and plans for the day, Kotone gets to thinking. Her girlfriend wants a day to remember, might as well deliver on that completely. They sit together at the kitchen countertop while everyone else does what they always do for Sundays.
She breaks the silence between the two, asking Mitsuru, “So, ya wanna go outside? I bet there’s a lot of snow for us to have fun.”
Her face radiates as she brings up this idea to Mitsuru, as bright as ever. Mitsuru seems a little hesitant though.
“Well I’m not exactly the little girl I used to be to want to go out in the cold… Nowadays I find it comfortable to sit by the fireplace with a good novel and a delicious cup of Wakoucha tea.”
Kotone’s usual glimmer slowly fades as Mitsuru admits her reluctance to go outside. Her face is painfully obvious of disappointment.
“A-Ah… I mean... Yes, I suppose that’s fine as well.”
Her redhead lover feels a pang of regret, and in an instant, changes her mind. After further consideration, she proposes to her girlfriend a compromise.
“Hey… we don’t always have to do what I want. You’ve done so much for me… You’re always accepting my requests for our dates… So why not? We can have fun together, in your way.”
She gives a patient and loving smile as she reaches out to Kotone’s hand, tracing small circles around the back of her hand to affirm her lover.
“Hey, you mean it?” She looks up again, the shine in her eyes slowly returning to meet Mitsuru’s gaze.
“Of course. If it’s with you then there shouldn’t be any problems, really.”
Her words drip with affection as she looks into Kotone’s eyes, wanting to make sure she only feels her best.
“Aaaaah! You’re the BEST!” As she squeals of delight, she pounces on Mitsuru to give her a very tight hug, her arms having the strongest grip to show her appreciation.
“Ahaha! You’re too kind.” Mitsuru runs her fingers through Kotone’s hair, giving her gentle pats.
The two remain in each other’s arms until Junpei, or rather, Yukari breaks the silence by smacking him on the head.
“Give them some privacy! What are you doing just staring??”
Junpei retorts, “What did you expect?! They’re the ones making a scene here! I’m just making an astute observation!”
He finishes that sentence with a devilish grin.
Akihiko adds to the conversation, “...Just give them some space. Even Ken knows to mind his business.”
“Yeah! Go find something else to do, you moron…” Yukari is once again irritated by Junpei nosing in where he shouldn’t.
No surprise seeing Junpei getting singled out again.
“W-wha?? I did nothing wrong!”
The couple giggles as their friends bicker amongst themselves.
“Shall we?” Mitsuru asks, her eyes wandering towards the door.
“Let’s.” Kotone replies with a cheeky grin, her arm locking with Mitsuru’s own.
The two stand up together and walk upstairs to get changed into warmer clothing. As soon as they’re done, they exit the dorm together, their hands interlocked as they step out and into the winter wonderland before them.