Kissing My Student, It's Over if We're Caught-Chapter 3Volume 2 .2 - Kirihara Touka - Happy Moment: "Welcome back," "Im home," "Lets eat"

While chatting, we happily finished our dinner.

I thought I should at least do the dishes since she cooked, but Kirihara insisted on taking care of that too.

“Just relax and watch TV.”

Taking her advice, I turned on the TV. Lying down and listening to the sounds of dishwashing mixed with the television, my consciousness began to drift away easily.

Kirihara’s humming from the kitchen felt oddly comforting, lulling me into a sense of peace.

“Gin? Gin~~?”

“Hmm…?”

It seemed Kirihara had finished the dishes and was approaching me.

“Ah, sorry. Were you sleeping?”

“…Maybe.”

“Wow, I’m really sorry. The bathwater is ready; do you want to go in first? If you’re sleepy, why don’t you just go ahead? Then, you can just plop down to sleep, right?”

“Maybe I will… Sorry for everything.”

“No worries at all! Have a good bath!”

Encouraged by Kirihara, I made my way to the changing room.

…Come to think of it, this is the first time Kirihara has taken care of household chores and looked after me like this.

Until now, it was always me taking care of things.

She must be trying to look after me, seeing how tired I am. This must be her “honor student mode” in action at home for the first time.

Being naturally attentive, it’s no surprise that I’m experiencing her full hospitality.

I wonder, if we were married, would I always be this pampered when tired?

“…Getting ahead of myself. She’s still in high school.”

Strange thoughts crossed my mind. Maybe Yuzu’s proposal is still affecting me?

Or perhaps, I’m just tired. I should hurry up, take a bath, and get ready for bed.

I undressed and entered the bathroom, started showering, and began washing my hair.

Then, something completely unexpected happened.

“Gin, I’m coming in, okay?”

“…Huh?”

Before I knew it, Kirihara was already standing inside the bathroom.

I was looking down, washing my hair, so I could only see her feet, but it was unmistakably Kirihara.

“What’s up?”

“You seemed really tired, so I thought I’d help wash your back! And, if you don’t mind, maybe we could soak together?”

Despite this being her first intrusion, Kirihara’s tone was as usual, even brighter.

“No, but, being together like that, it’s…”

I intended to resist, but even resistance has its limits.

“Ah, it’s okay. Just look up after you rinse your hair.”

Doing as told and looking at Kirihara directly, I understood her point. She wasn’t naked; she was wearing the school’s swimsuit. And not the shorts type, but a V-type.

“I thought if I wore a swimsuit when you came over on weekends, we could share a bath. You prefer this style, right? This way, it should be okay, right?”

“…”

“Gin?”

“No… it’s just, I’ve never seen you in a swimsuit before…”

“Even in class—ah, right. I always cover up.”

During pool classes, Kirihara wears a rash guard and swimming goggles, adopting a “plain” look.

This swimsuit appearance was entirely different.

Her chest, as always, was impressively large, something that could hold one’s gaze forever. Her exposed shoulders were femininely rounded, while her stomach was nicely toned… yet, I knew, touching it would feel just as pleasantly soft as her chest.

“Is it not much different for you? Or does it excite you? Are you into swimsuits?”

“No, it’s not like that… but…”

“So, it’s okay then, right? We can share the bath?”

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It seems Kirihara really wants to share the bath, excited about starting our weekday cohabitation. She’s happy, and I want to accommodate her wish if possible. If I don’t overthink it, we can make it happen.

“Alright. …But, can I wrap a towel around me?”

“Ah, yes. That’s better. If you’re naked, well… you know?”

Her embarrassed expression, unhidden by swimming goggles, was fully on display.

…For some reason, I felt oddly affected today.

It must be Yuzu’s fault. Damn it. As I took the towel from Kirihara, I cursed internally.

“Turn around; I’ll wash your back.”

Perhaps trying to hide her embarrassment, Kirihara lightened the mood with her cheerful tone.

Turning my back to her, she gently spread the foam with a body towel. While washing myself felt ordinary, being washed by someone else felt slightly ticklish—not unpleasant, rather quite comfortable.

“Any itchy spots, sir?”

“What kind of shop is this?”

“That kind of shop. Don’t people say things like this?”

I just wish she’d stop with those jokes for now… Patience. Just patience.

“Every time I touch you, Gin, I’m reminded you really have a man’s physique. It’s so sturdy.”

“I’m not that well-built.”

“No, you are. You always do stretches after a bath and often do exercises during game breaks.”

All habits picked up from Yuzu.

Yuzu never skips post-bath stretches or workouts, and over time, I adopted those habits too… The memory of Yuzu barging into my bath recently flashed across my mind, stirring up restlessness again.

“Want me to wash your front?”

“…Yeah.”

If she touches me now, probably everything will be over.

“Okay. Don’t catch a cold; I’ll go in the tub first.”

Handing me the body towel, Kirihara went ahead into the tub. Although she was wearing a swimsuit, the unusual sight made my heart race. Am I a middle-schooler? …But it’s not surprising to feel frustrated; I’ve had no time alone recently, which inevitably leads to built-up frustration.

Deciding it’s best not to dwell on it, I changed the subject.

“You don’t soak in the tub much, huh?”

“Yeah… Being alone kind of scares me.”

“…Ghosts?”

“That too, but what if I faint? There’s no one to help. Having you here makes me feel safer.”

As we talked, I finished washing.

“Done? Come join me.”

Kirihara slightly raised her body, resting her chest on the edge of the tub.

The sound of her chest seemed almost audible, drawing my gaze irresistibly.

“Gin?”

“…Nothing. I’m coming in, just give me a moment.”

Reaching for the shower nozzle, I turned it not to the hot water but to the cold. I drenched my head with cold water.

“Cold!? What are you doing?!”

“…Sorry. I needed to cool my head and heart, or tonight would be impossible.”

“Eh? At least stop the cold water. You’ll catch a cold.”

Switched to hot water by Kirihara’s hand.

“Why the sudden change?”

“…I’m not sure I can hold back because I’m tired.”

“Does being tired do that?”

“Biologically, it seems so. When on the brink of death, the brain tries to ensure offspring survival…”

“Ah~… the tired something-or-other effect, right? But is that all?”

“No, there’s been a lot lately… Ah.”

It was too late when I realized the mistake.

Kirihara gave me a suspicious look.

“What happened?”

“It’s a misunderstanding. It’s just that Yuzu’s been around, and I haven’t had any alone time, nothing more.”

“Really? Were you conscious of Yuzu?”

That was a tricky question. Caught off guard, Kirihara smiled first.

“Let’s go in together. You’ll come, right?”

“…Yes.”