Kamuro Masumi looked at Shikime Natsu somewhat shyly. Those purple eyes that usually carried a hint of coldness and detachment were currently watery, looking extremely beautiful.
"Then... should we be considered dating now?"
The young girl confirmed in a small voice. Her voice was very light, as if everything that had just happened was a dream.
Although she was still confirming it verbally, that small hand held in Shikime Natsu's palm showed absolutely no intention of letting go.
Even...
She had quietly tightened her grip a bit, coveting the warmth transmitting from his palm.
Since they were already a couple...
Then holding hands all the time and such should be quite reasonable, right?
This was a privilege exclusive to a girlfriend.
Shikime Natsu naturally also felt the movement of that soft, boneless little hand in his palm.
He didn't let go; instead, he adjusted his posture, backhanding to completely envelop her hand in his large hand, gently caressing her delicate skin.
That sensation, soft and warm, felt incredibly comfortable to the touch.
"Mm, we have already started dating."
Shikime Natsu looked at her earnest appearance and couldn't help but smile and nod, his tone gentle.
"From this moment on, Masumi is my girlfriend."
Hearing this sentence, a smile finally bloomed on Kamuro Masumi's somewhat nervous little face.
Her gaze fell once again upon their intertwined hands.
If it were in the past...
She probably could only look at this hand from afar. Even getting close would require mustering immense courage, let alone taking the initiative to touch it.
But now...
She could hold it openly and honestly, feeling its temperature and feeling its strength.
This feeling was completely different.
It wasn't that feeling of seemingly being close at hand, yet actually being miles away, not even daring to make a simple touch.
Now, Kamuro Masumi could finally hold this hand openly, feeling the sense of reality within the palm.
Kamuro Masumi briefly went over the things a couple should do in her mind.
To be honest, regarding this thing called romance, she truly had no concept of it before, to the point where one could even say she had zero interest.
During middle school, it wasn't as if there weren't paired-up couples around her.
Watching them play around in the corridors, walking home hand-in-hand after school, she only felt that it was a childish and boring game, scoffing at it without the slightest thought of wanting to participate.
But...
Ever since she met Shikime Natsu, ever since that dormant heart began to stir, everything changed.
During the period when she initially realized she might have fallen for Shikime Natsu, she even sneakily searched online for "what are the signs of liking someone" and "what does a secret crush feel like."
As a result, she actually perfectly matched every single one of those described symptoms—accelerated heartbeat, inability to look away, and always wanting to see the other person.
Only then did she have to admit that she had indeed hopelessly fallen for this bad guy.
Subsequently, out of a mentality of preparing for a rainy day, she casually looked up "things couples do."
For example...
Going to the other person's room, the two of them being alone together.
Tasting dishes personally made by the other person.
Inviting the other person to go watch a movie together on the weekend.
She had actually already done these few things.
Especially on the weekend of the first week of school, when she invited Shikime Natsu to go see a movie, she was actually nervous to death in her heart.
At that time, they weren't in a romantic relationship yet. When doing these things, there was always a feeling of it being unjustified and secretive, both thrilling and apprehensive.
But now...
She and Shikime Natsu were officially dating.
Then doing these things no longer required any misgivings; instead, it was a matter of course. Or rather, it would actually be abnormal if they didn't do them.
Of course...
Besides this, there were also some things that went a step further.
For example, a kiss.
And also... getting into bed.
They hadn't done these things yet.
Although Kamuro Masumi usually always kept a cold face, looking like the type who was indifferent to everything.
But at this moment, just briefly imagining the scenes of doing these intimate things with Shikime Natsu...
Boom—
That adorable face which was already somewhat flushed instantly seemed to catch fire, the blush rapidly spreading all the way to the roots of her ears.
No, no way!
Kamuro Masumi, what random things are you thinking about!
You just started dating, how could you think about that kind of stuff!
She shook her head somewhat flusteredly, trying to throw those shameful scenes out of her mind.
In order to divert her attention, she looked at Shikime Natsu and asked a question she had always been very concerned about.
"Um... Natsu."
She bit her lip, opening her mouth somewhat hesitantly.
"Am I... your first girlfriend?"
Although she knew he was a playboy, and also knew he liked other girls.
But...
She still wanted to know if she was Shikime Natsu's first girlfriend.
Shikime Natsu looked at her eyes filled with anticipation and nodded without any hesitation.
"That's right."
"Masumi is indeed my first girlfriend."
Hearing this definitive answer, Kamuro Masumi felt her entire being settle down a bit.
Phew...
Thank goodness, thank goodness her actions were fast enough.
Although there might be others in the future... but at least, she was the first.
After receiving this reply from Shikime Natsu, the young girl felt quite satisfied.
Immediately after, a trace of new anticipation surfaced in those purple eyes, looking straight at Shikime Natsu.
However...
She opened her mouth, but found her throat felt as if it were blocked by something, unable to say a single word.
She clearly almost said those shameful confession words just now...
Why was it becoming so difficult now to demand a kiss from him?
But...
They had only been dating for less than a few minutes.
If she actively brought up wanting a kiss right now...
In Shikime Natsu's eyes, would she turn into a very indecent and loose girl?
Would she be rushing things too much?
All sorts of messy thoughts swirled in her mind, leaving her to only gaze at him eagerly, yet unable to take that step no matter what.
Looking at Kamuro Masumi's blushing face and adorable appearance of wanting to speak but stopping herself, Shikime Natsu could also roughly guess what Kamuro Masumi wanted to say.
Shikime Natsu leaned down slightly, a wicked smile hooking the corners of his mouth, and leaned in close to her ear, asking softly.
"Masumi... do you want a kiss?"
"...!"
Hearing these straightforward-as-can-be words, the young girl's face instantly became even redder, almost to the point of dripping blood.
Th-This guy...
If he knew, he should have just kissed her directly!
Why did he have to purposely ask it out loud?!
How was she supposed to answer this?!
Did he want her to say 'yes'? It felt so shameful!
How could he say such blush-inducing, heart-pounding words so easily!
However...
Even though she was complaining in her heart, Kamuro Masumi still honestly faced her own inner feelings.
She slightly lowered her eyelids, her long eyelashes trembling, and then... gently nodded.
After all...
She was his first girlfriend.
Moreover, this was the first day they established their relationship.
Something like kissing a boyfriend... should be a matter of course, right?
If she didn't take the initiative first...
Who knows, this playboy's first kiss might be snatched away by other girls the very next moment.
As for things like 'a first kiss should have special commemorative significance'...
Kamuro Masumi didn't care about those superficial formalities.
To her, being able to entrust their first kisses to each other today, on this day they officially started dating, was already the greatest commemorative significance.
After receiving an affirmative reply, the smile at the corners of Shikime Natsu's mouth deepened.
He stopped teasing this shy girl.
He slowly brought his face close to Kamuro Masumi's.
The distance between the two grew closer and closer, so close that their breaths intertwined.
Kamuro Masumi could clearly feel Shikime Natsu's warm breath spraying on her face, carrying a pleasant, unique scent that belonged to him.
This made her mind go blank and her body turn somewhat stiff.
Out of instinct, she subconsciously closed her eyes and slightly raised her head, waiting for that moment to arrive.
The next second.
A soft sensation landed on her lips.
In that instant, Kamuro Masumi felt as if the surrounding world had vanished.
There was no sound, no light, to the point where she couldn't even feel the passage of time.
The entire world was left with only that wondrous feeling transmitting from her lips.
That was Shikime Natsu's lips.
They were somewhat cool, yet carried a startling heat, spreading instantly throughout her entire body like an electric current.
It wasn't as intense as she had imagined, nor were there any complex techniques.
Just a simple press together, a gentle caress, carrying a bit of cautious probing and clumsiness.
This slightly clumsy feeling actually made Kamuro Masumi feel a bit more at ease in her heart.
It seemed...
This was also Shikime Natsu's first kiss.
He wasn't that kind of highly skilled kissing expert. This guy didn't even blush when he confessed or said he wanted to kiss and such, so... was he faking it?
This discovery made the joy in her heart even greater.
It turned out that, in this aspect, they were standing on the same starting line.
And as for Shikime Natsu.
The moment his lips touched Kamuro Masumi's, he also felt the young girl's soft lips carrying a slight tremble.
Even if it was just the simplest contact, that wonderful feeling was enough to make someone addicted.
A faint, refreshing fragrance lingered at the tip of his nose.
That was a scent unique to Kamuro Masumi.
It wasn't a strong, pungent perfume smell, but a light, fresh aroma.
This scent mingled with her slightly hurried breaths, constantly burrowing into his nostrils and teasing his nerves.
This was an unprecedented experience.
Youthful and inexperienced, yet incredibly wonderful.
After a long while.
The two finally slowly separated.
Kamuro Masumi slowly opened her eyes.
Those purple eyes had long lost their usual coldness; instead, they were dyed in a layer of blurry mist, the corners of her eyes even carrying a touch of impassioned redness.
Her originally fair face was flushed red right now, like a fully ripened apple, looking incredibly alluring.
She panted slightly, her chest rising and falling unsteadily, as if she were still savoring the afterglow of that kiss just now.
[Ding~]
[CG54: First Kiss (Kamuro Masumi)]
[Th-This is a kiss? It's slightly mesmerizing.]
[Congratulations to the host for obtaining Skill Card: Kissing (Kissing can enhance the physical fitness of both parties. Maximum limit of ten times per day with the same target. Kissing more is beneficial to physical health.)]
Kamuro Masumi reached out her hand and gently touched her slightly hot lips, then raised her head and looked at Shikime Natsu with a serious face.
"Th-This is my first kiss."
Her voice was a bit soft and weak.
"So... Natsu, you have to take responsibility for me to the very end."
"Mm."
Shikime Natsu looked at her adorable appearance, couldn't help but reach out to lightly scrape her nose, and said with a smile.
"This is my first kiss too, you know."
"So... I will definitely take responsibility for Masumi to the very end."
Hearing Shikime Natsu's promise, a brilliant smile appeared on Kamuro Masumi's face once again.
In Shikime Natsu's impression, ever since knowing Kamuro Masumi for so long, he had truly not seen her smile many times.
She kept a stern face most of the time, looking quite impatient.
But today...
Just in this short hour alone, the number of times she smiled was probably more than the previous month combined.
And every time she smiled, it was so sincere, so touching.
"Masumi."
Shikime Natsu couldn't help but praise.
"You really look beautiful when you smile."
"From now on... smile more often."
Kamuro Masumi blinked those watery, large eyes and lowered her head in embarrassment.
But quickly, as if she thought of something, she raised her head again, looking at Shikime Natsu with a burning gaze.
"Um... Natsu."
She pursed her lips, and although her voice was small, it was filled with longing.
"More."
Shikime Natsu looked at Kamuro Masumi and smiled.
"More what?"
Hearing Shikime Natsu's teasing words, Kamuro Masumi couldn't help but blush even redder.
"I want... to kiss more... is that not okay?"
Looking at those watery purple eyes, as well as these words that closely resembled acting spoiled—this was a side the previous Kamuro Masumi had never shown. Thinking about that Kamuro Masumi, who was initially always looking impatient, showing this kind of expression to him and wanting to kiss, who could refuse?
"Nn..."
Shikime Natsu reached out his hand, pulling Kamuro Masumi into his embrace. Feeling the fragrance wafting past the tip of his nose, he launched an attack directly at Kamuro Masumi.
The ten kisses concluded, and today's Kamuro Masumi had also reached the limit. Those purple eyes were blurry, making her look exceptionally alluring, and her breathing was also slightly unsteady.
He had to admit, this enhancement of physical fitness was quite good. Shikime Natsu briefly felt his own improvement; it was equivalent to the enhancement brought by persevering in a month of comprehensive exercise. One day equaled one month; he was truly a superhuman.
"Masumi, let's go out on a date."
Shikime Natsu issued the invitation. Although it was already afternoon, there was still quite a bit of time.
"Then wait for me to go back and get ready."
Hearing Shikime Natsu say he wanted to go on a date, Kamuro Masumi glanced at the clothes on her body, feeling that they weren't very nice. For their first official date as a couple, she should definitely pick out some nice-looking clothes.
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