In the midst of my slumber, I slowly opened my eyes... and froze.
Something was wrong. My awakening felt different from usual. Or rather, why was Kuro sleeping right next to me, clutching my clothes?!
Wait, wait a second. Let me organize the situation. Last night, I confessed to Kuro and we officially became lovers. That part was fine—wonderful, even.
The problem was the reality of what came after. Kuro was supposed to have gone home after our long talk, yet here she was in my bed when I woke up this morning. I didn't have the slightest clue how it had happened.
She was still sound asleep, gripping my shirt. But man... wasn't her sleeping face a little too cute?
Combined with her naturally innocent features, she looked like a sleeping fairy. To make matters worse, she was wearing nothing but an oversized T-shirt.
The bare legs peeking out from that big shirt were stunning. To put it bluntly... she was exactly my type.
Between the sheer cuteness and her total lack of defenses, my self-control was pushed to its absolute limit in an instant.
Would it be okay if I... just touched her, maybe? I mean, we’re a couple now, and she’s just so cute... No, no, hold it! I don't care if we're dating; I can't do that without her permission! Even between lovers, there has to be respect. Calm down, me!
"K-Kuro... Hey, it’s morning..."
"...Mmph... Five more months..."
"That’s way too long!"
Kuro murmured the sleep-laden response as she shifted ticklishly. Five months? Was she serious? Most people said five minutes. That was definitely a bit too long for a human like me to wait for her to wake up.
I shook her gently. Her eyes slowly fluttered halfway open as she turned toward me.
"Mnya...? Ah... It’s Kaito-kun..."
"——!?"
Looking completely dazed, her eyes glassy and her voice dripping with sweetness, she reached out for me.
Before I could process her intent, her hands wrapped around my neck. She pulled me toward her with a strength I couldn't hope to resist.
Smack...
"Mmph!?"
Nibble... smack... slurp...
"——!?!?"
Kuro’s lips pressed against mine, and then she kissed me again and again.
One second she was nipping at my upper lip as if testing it, and the next, her soft tongue was sliding into my mouth.
The sensation was so sweet and tender that I felt like the core of my brain was turning to mush. Bliss flooded my entire body, starting from my lips, and I could feel my face turning a shade of red that suggested an imminent explosion.
Whether it was for a split second or an eternity, I had no idea. Just as I was surrendering to a sensual act that had warped my sense of time, Kuro’s eyes finally opened fully, and she slowly pulled away.
I couldn't help but feel a pang of disappointment when it ended. But hey, it was an irresistible force! I was a guy, after all, and I couldn't exactly fight back when the girl I loved started kissing me like that.
"...Huh? Kaito-kun? Good morning~"
"G-G-Good morning!"
"Hmm? That’s strange... I feel like I was just doing something really happy..."
"I-Is that so? I... I wouldn't know anything about that..."
She seemed fully awake now, tilting her head with a cute expression, but just that tiny movement was enough to make me panic.
I hadn't done anything wrong, yet I couldn't stop fidgeting. I really was feeling the lack of my Romantic Experience Points.
Also, Kuro, please stop tilting your head while wearing that baggy shirt... it looked like it was about to slide right off your shoulder.
Realizing this was getting dangerous, I decided to steer the conversation elsewhere, albeit a bit clumsily.
"S-So, anyway... are you always such a heavy sleeper, Kuro?"
"Hmm, I haven't actually slept in a long time, so I'm not really sure."
For High-ranking Demons like her, food and sleep weren't necessities; they were more like hobbies. She mentioned it had been hundreds of years since she last slept.
"But your arms were so warm and happy... I just couldn't help falling asleep."
"..."
Why did she have to say stuff like that while blushing?! My self-control was on life support. It was basically at death's door.
Just as my brain was about to boil over from embarrassment, she clapped her hands as if a lightbulb had gone off.
"That's right! We have a date today, don't we, Kaito-kun?"
"Eh? Oh, right."
"I have to go home and get dressed up! I'll head back for a bit!"
"U-Understood."
She announced her departure in a flurry. I expected her to vanish via Teleportation Magic immediately, but she canceled her magic circle halfway through and turned back to me with a smile.
"I forgot something..."
"Yeah?"
"Kaito-kun, Kaito-kun. Come here for a second."
"What is it?"
Tilted my head in confusion, I walked over to her. Kuro grabbed my shirt, stood on the tips of her toes to compensate for her small stature, and pressed her lips to my cheek.
"...Eh?"
"I hadn't given you a Morning Kiss yet."
Actually, you just don't remember the marathon session we had a minute ago.
Of course, I couldn't say that out loud. Not when she was standing there with that bashful, radiant smile. All I could do was feel the heat rushing to my face.
"See you later then!"
"...A-Ah."
Waving cutely, she departed with a look of pure joy. I stood there for a long time, hand pressed against the cheek she had kissed, staring at the spot where she had been.
Since our date was set to begin after meeting up, I headed to our designated spot at the Fountain Square.
Thinking back, this was where I had first met her. At the time, I was so overwhelmed by being thrown into an otherworld that I didn't have any mental room to spare.
But my relationship with Kuro had evolved, and now we were officially lovers. Lovers...
Wait a minute. Looking back on it, this was our first official date since we started dating, wasn't it?
What should I do? Since we were a couple now, the vibe had to be different from our previous outings, right? But what on earth was I supposed to do?
It was a pathetic realization, but I was a virgin who had never even had a girlfriend before.
Kuro was my first ever girlfriend. So what do lovers even do?! What are lovers, anyway?!
Panic started to set in. I was getting incredibly nervous. How was I supposed to talk to her? I was the man here; I had to take the lead.
But she was older than me by eons and knew way more about this world. Was there even anything I could lead her through?
I had a rough plan for a date course, but would it be enough? Would she have fun? My anxiety was through the roof. Normies of the world, give me a hint!
I took a deep breath, trying to settle my nerves. But time waits for no man, and the world didn't care if I was ready or not.
"Kaito-kun! Sorry I'm late!"
"——!?!?"
I spun around at the sound of her voice... and saw an angel standing there.
She wore a frilly top that looked far more feminine than usual, topped with her trademark sleeveless black jacket. But... was she wearing a s-skirt?!
Yes. Instead of her usual half-pants style, she was wearing a pleated skirt. It made her look exponentially more feminine—so cute it was almost blinding.
My heart hammered against my ribs. I couldn't tear my eyes away from her. She finally spoke once she reached me.
"S-Sorry. I just got here myself... Also, um, those clothes."
"I tried to go for a bit of a different look than usual... Does it look weird?"
"I-I think it looks great. You’re... r-really cute."
"Ah... Ehehe, thank you! You always look cool, Kaito-kun... but you look even cooler today!"
"A-Ah, thanks."
This back-and-forth of praising each other was so itchy and awkward I didn't know what to do with myself.
Is this what a real date is like? Can I really survive the rest of the day if we're starting like this?
Dear Mother, Father—I finally got my first girlfriend, and our first date as a couple has begun... but my nerves are shot, my heart is pounding, and I can't even speak properly. Seriously, I need to know—what am I supposed to do for a date as lovers?!
Serious-senpai: "Uboargh!?"
"He's a lolicon! Someone call the police!!"