Stealing Spree

Around half an hour later, I walked Shizu to the front door, her hair still slightly wet from the shower.

Well, we did sweat from what we did also… I somehow made some marks on her skin from all the kisses and licks she received. If I let her go home without washing up, she’d feel sticky on her way home.

I didn’t join her in the shower though. Or more like, she didn’t let me join her. The embarrassed girl closed the door on me, locking me outside.

Akane laughed at me upon seeing that. And so… I turned my urge to tease towards her… However, the girl also ran away from me, not because she didn’t want to, but to get back at my teasing habit…

She joined Shizu in the bathroom, the two got their girl’s talk inside while I waited just outside that door. Whatever they talked about, it resulted in their earlier competitive jive feeling like an illusion. They became close as sisters as they sent a jab at me.

In any case, now that Shizu was about to leave, the sparks of competition in their eyes returned. They only combined their strength to deal with me.

“Akane, don’t forget. I’ll be his first wife.”

“Unfortunately, that’s already reserved for me. You can even ask husband right now.”

“Everything is susceptible to change. Don’t be too complacent.”

The two both showed a triumphant smile, not wanting to be seen as the weaker one. In any case, Shizu made a small blunder there. She said ‘first wife’, forgetting her goal to be my only.

Is it really a blunder or is it the result of their talk?

In any case, my parents and even Miwa-nee who was watching their exchange were silently laughing with utmost interest.

My mother even went to my side and whispered, “Baby boy, give me your honest opinion. Will it be Akane or will it change along the way?”

Her voice was so soft that even my father and Miwa-nee failed to pick it up. I guess she’s also being careful not to create a conflict despite how much she wanted to tease me and my girls.

“Mom, don’t try to muddle my head. You know what’s on my mind.”

“Really? Then tell me.”

“It’s Akane. That’s not going to change at all.”

That's a question that was supposed to stump me. However, the thought of taking Akane as my wife remained stalwart. It would definitely sound bad if my girls heard me say it but those who already knew what was on my mind or what I decided, like Yae and Haruko, they silently accepted it, positioning themselves to be next in line.

It's really only Shizu who openly expressed her desire to topple Akane’s place and take it. Even declaring it so openly to everyone.

Anyway, the two soon finished their staring competition. The two shook hands before returning to their amicable relationship, Akane waved her hand and bid Shizu to take care.

Since my parents would not be spending the night in our house, they didn’t let me join them in sending Shizu home. They assured me that they were going to send her in one piece though.

Well, that’s my mom trying to joke again. It’s not like I’m worried about that. In any case, Shizu seeing me trying to circumvent that decision endearingly laughed before telling me not to be stubborn.

In the end, I could only watch their car disappear from our street before joining Akane and Miwa-nee inside.

Around half an hour later, Shizu and my parents informed me that they safely arrived at the girl’s house.

That’s one less worry in my mind.

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The night continued and soon I joined Akane on the bed. We're not going to sleep yet since we’re both waiting for midnight.

Right. We didn’t forget it. Even though we acted like normal the whole day, the coming day was a little special.

It would be the 30th of May… Miwa-nee’s birthday.

Although she’s one of those types that weren’t fond of celebrating her birthday, Akane and I planned a little surprise for her… Well, my parents were in on it. They’re also going to return past midnight, bringing luxurious drinks that they would surely chug down later or tomorrow evening.

“Will your mother really bring the cake that Nao made?”

Right. Nao was also in on it. Having lived here for a week, she naturally had gotten close to Miwa-nee. And so, when we told her about it, she offered to make the cake instead of us buying it elsewhere. Besides, it’s also a good way for the girl to take her mind off the issues surrounding their school.

“Un. She said it arrived earlier. Good thing Miwa-nee didn’t see the courier dropping it in front of our house.” Akane giggled. Perhaps elated at how flawless our plan came to be.

“Great… Then will you go or I will?”

“Let me… You should go and talk to her. Don’t let her fall asleep!”

“Alright. Leave it to me.”

And with that, the two of us waited for a while, only making our move thirty minutes before midnight.

“Miwa-nee, are you still awake?” I knocked at their door and lightly called out to her.

Seconds later, my beautiful aunt opened the door while wearing alluring nightwear.

If not for the plan, I would probably lose myself and carry her to the other room… That’s how tempting she appeared to me.

In any case, intentional or not, Miwa-nee acted normally while suppressing her feelings of elation at my visit.

“What’s wrong? Did you miss me?” She teased.

“What do you think?”

And despite what I said, I played along with it. Stepping inside, I held her quickly as though I was afraid that she was going to pull away.

“We can’t do it here. Minoru will wake up.”

“Mhm… But I want to lie down with Miwa-nee. Can we?”

“Oh… Is that all you want tonight?”

“Just for the moment…”

“Look at this guy, are you trying to act like a child with me? Well then, you know I can’t say no to you.” Miwa-nee dropped a kiss on my forehead before guiding me back to their bed.

Minoru was already peacefully sleeping, I feel bad that he was going to be startled later.

Miwa-nee opened her arms and embraced me fully, making me feel like a hug pillow for her.

While doing this, I started conversing with her on different topics or I would just tell her some kind of story that I found interesting. Miwa-nee listened to me intently but from what I gathered, she was more focused on hearing my voice as if it was a lullaby that she needed.

Looking at the wall clock inside the room, it’s already two minutes before midnight. But Miwa-nee was already about to fall asleep.

Before that happened, I made my move, I squirmed my way upwards, pressing my lips on hers. And that successfully opened her eyes wide.

“Hey, Miwa-nee. I know it’s presumptuous of me but can you hear me out?”

“Sure, what is it?”

“Your birthday, let us celebrate it.”

As soon as my words dropped, her eyes widened as though everything fell in place.

“You… You deliberately…”

“Yes, I did… It should be a surprise but… this is fine too, I guess?”

As the clock ticked to one minute before midnight, the door opened and Akane, Aunt Akemi and Uncle Satoru appeared for the surprise.

And with the noise made by the three, Minoru woke up and scratched his eyes. I sat up on the bed and pulled the boy to me before whispering in his ears.

Then together, we chanted as soon as the long hand of the clock pointed at 12.

“Happy birthday Miwa-nee.”

“H-happy birthday, mama.”

Little by little Miwa-nee’s lips stretched into a beautiful smile. And along with it, tears started to flood and trickle down her face.