Offerings under outdated customs (01-30)

page views:1 Publication date:2023-03-10 08:13:42

Translator: A Cloud on the Horizon
Word Count: 109932
Character Introductions: Shindo Aya: A high school senior under 17 years old, currently in a close relationship with her boyfriend and immersed in love...
Shindo Shino: Aya's cousin, a high school freshman under 16 years old, currently being sent to the ancestral temple for labor service, but she violated a taboo and was punished... Shirojima Junji: A high school senior, Shindo Aya's boyfriend and girlfriend, who is about to inherit the family business and has a mysterious fiancée, Rika... Yui Rika: Junji's fiancée, although she does not truly love Junji, she is jealous of Shindo Aya's relationship with Junji... Sect Master: An elderly ancestral temple master. Having long severed ties with women, he's psychologically disturbed, but because Shino helped at the ancestral temple, he regained his male consciousness and is currently restless… Atsushi: Aya Shindo's distant uncle, divorced, is beginning to become aware of young girls' bodies… Sanae: Aya Shindo's mother, she has reservations about her daughter's studies and has noticed her daughter's abnormalities, but is unclear about the cause… Rie Nami: Junji's mother, married to Junji's father according to custom, worried that her son wouldn't want to take over the family business, and is trying to find a solution… Tetsu Joshima: Junji's father, according to custom, Junji is required to inherit the family business and marry Rika Yui… A maid, the ancestral temple's cleaning lady, her current attitude is unclear… Kiyori Yui's father, according to custom, his daughter is required to marry Junji Joshima after graduating from high school… Two girls, Aya and Shino, have always lived on the island. They are two very ordinary high school girls, but the island's unique customs instantly changed their lives. Unconsciously bound by customs... Chapter 1 Beginning "Goodbye..." After the last get out of class of the day, Aya quickly left the chaotic classroom. Although the corridor was crowded with students leaving school, walking through such a crowd was like swimming in a pool—very slow—Aya still resolutely headed towards her destination. Her proud, long hair swayed with each step. Halfway to her destination, Aya stopped in front of her cousin Shino's classroom. "Shino, Aya-senpai is here..." The voice belonged to Shino's junior, whom Aya had asked to call at the classroom entrance. Shino, who was chatting with her friends at her seat, turned around and saw her cousin, so she stood up and went over. "What's wrong?" "I'm sorry, Shino... this... this..." Aya looked apologetic, as if something was hard to say. "It's okay, it's okay. I know, hehe... We can't go back together again, right?"
With a smile that seemed to see through everything, Shino answered without a trace of anger. Compared to Aya, a third-year student, Shino, a first-year student, although still having a childlike appearance, was already a mature adult in body, a girl mature enough to be a potential romantic partner. "Hmm, you guessed right... I'm sorry." Ultimately, it was her fault, and Aya could only offer such a simple apology. "No, no, it's okay..." Shino nodded gently as she said this. It was a very short but perfectly meaningful conversation. Giving Shino a slight smile as a token of gratitude, Aya immediately turned around and headed towards her destination again. ********** After passing through the corridor, a building came into view. The library inside was Aya's destination. As she walked towards the library, Aya still felt somewhat apologetic towards Shino. For Aya, who was now a third-year high school student, it was a time when she had to seriously consider her future. Becoming a nurse had always been Aya's wish. To achieve her dream, Aya wanted to attend a nursing school. However, by her second year, her grades had made it seem unlikely she could achieve this. This was the biggest problem. Even so, besides school, Aya had another goal in mind… “I can’t afford not to try!” Although Aya hadn’t been very determined before, she made this firm vow on the first day of her third year. She would spend two hours studying every day after school. Because of this, Aya decided to come to the library, a place she rarely frequented, to study diligently after school. In reality, she only went to the library three days a week at most, but she was very focused when studying. The building was small and tidy, containing only classrooms for the cultural studies department and the library, so it was usually very quiet. It was a truly excellent environment for studying. After locking her bag in her usual locker, Aya quietly opened the library door. Immediately, the quiet, almost tense atmosphere unique to libraries enveloped her. Although she had been here for quite some time, she still wasn't used to the atmosphere. "Let's begin!" Sitting in her usual seat with a view, Aya spread out her school supplies on the table. It was a beautiful day; the sea and the various islands floating on its surface were clearly visible, even the island where Aya and Shino lived. Although she had a slight urge to go out and play, she quickly dismissed the thought. To calm herself down, Aya took out a plastic hair tie and tied her long, proud hair back. At the same time, she secretly looked around. "Not here today...?" She tried to find someone, but couldn't see them. With a slight sigh of disappointment, Aya finally made up her mind to concentrate on her studies. Today, she diligently studied the chemistry problem bank questions that she had never been able to understand. In fact, Aya had never mentioned her post-graduation plans to her family, keeping it a secret. Considering her single-parent family with only a mother and daughter, their limited finances meant she wouldn't have enough money to continue her studies. Therefore, her wish to gain her mother's approval would likely remain unfulfilled. However, Aya harbored rebellious thoughts, wanting to leave her family and escape her current isolated life. This thought stemmed from numerous rumors she had heard about city life. She really wanted to experience that kind of life, even just once. To achieve her long-held aspirations for a certain job and her slightly impure motives, excellent grades were essential, and obtaining a special recommendation was the ideal path. Therefore, from the beginning of this semester, Aya diligently studied at the library. This vow has remained unchanged. For the first period, she studied every single day, without fail. However, after about a month, Sanae, the mother, started nagging her daughter, who was coming home late every day. Just yesterday, upon hearing her daughter return, Sanae immediately went to the door and asked unhappily, "What's wrong? You seem to be coming home later than usual lately. What have you been busy with?" "I went to the library!" Aya replied irritably, her tone not very pleasant. "Don't you know what season it is? You should be staying home and helping out!" Indeed, Aya knew that the family was very busy during this time. Everyone was not only busy with household chores, but also with ancestral temple matters; it was tradition, so they had to do it. Aya also knew that her mother was busy every day, never having a moment's rest. But Aya herself didn't want to be involved in such matters. "I'll try my best to help..." Aya answered Sanae's scolding haphazardly and quickly returned to her room. Although she would still be criticized, Aya no longer heard it. Feeling that her daughter's recent behavior was a bit unusual, her mother took action. In order to conduct a covert investigation, her mother has been paying closer attention to her actions lately. However, each time she tries to investigate discreetly, things go wrong, and the relationship between mother and daughter becomes increasingly tense... To avoid a more intense conflict, a compromise was reached between them: she can stay at school a maximum of three days a week. ************ Elsewhere, the islands where Aya lives are called "Islands of the Blessing Clan." The affairs of the islands are managed by the ancestral temple, which is composed of many clans. Descendants of each clan choose to live on different islands according to their duties. Therefore, since ancient times, the residents of these islands have had their own obligations to fulfill. The ancestors of Aya's island have served as priests for generations, hence the name "Kuji Clan." It is said that Aya's family branched off from the descendants of the Kuji Clan. People belonging to the same clan often choose to live on the same islands, so the islanders are all more or less related. For Aya, the people at the ancestral temple, whom she rarely saw, were strangers to her; but for people of her mother's generation, they held a very important position. Over time, the island of the Blessing Clan developed into a world governed by rituals established in a very feudal era… Of course, this wasn't a bad thing for people of that time, but it seemed unbelievable to young people accustomed to modern life. So, naturally, most young people left the island after graduation, as finding work there was extremely difficult. Leaving the island to make a living wasn't difficult for men, but for girls, it was an insurmountable challenge. Girls working outside the island wasn't fashionable back then; if they wanted to go, they wouldn't be welcomed. Even studying outside the island was met with the same disapproval. Eventually, the islanders forbade girls from working outside the island; after graduation, they could only stay home to help out, and soon after, they would marry and move to other islands. This was the only path left for girls. ********** ... "Anyway, I can't afford not to try!" She opened the chemistry problem bank. Even just looking at it gave her a headache, but she couldn't afford not to do it. After a few more sighs, she started solving the problems. ******************** Tick-tock...tick-tock...tick-tock...tick-tock...tick-tock... The only sound in the quiet library was the ticking of the clock. The sounds of students' extracurricular activities in the distance gradually faded. Aya, engrossed in solving the problems, glanced at her watch. "Ah..." The time on her watch was already past 5:30. "Oh no!" She'd missed the 5:30 ferry, and the next one wasn't until 6:00. "Ugh—I'm going to get yelled at again..." Even if she got home safely, it would probably be almost 7:00. Sanae's angry face flashed before her eyes. "Sigh! Why is the sky still so bright! This is terrible! Sigh!" As the days grew longer...Lately, I've been misjudging the time quite often. It's a natural phenomenon, and thinking about how I've taken my anger out on myself, Aya couldn't help but laugh. "Oh well... I guess I'll just go home!" Composing herself, Aya started preparing to go home. Chapter 2: Surprise The next ferry was at six o'clock, so she still had some time before she had to get to the pier. Anyway, if she went home, her mother, Sanae, would scold her, so halfway there, Aya suddenly changed her mind and slowly turned to walk down the slope towards the harbor. Aya's school was located on a high point, offering a panoramic view of the entire harbor—Aya's favorite view. Especially the downhill section after leaving school; that view was the best and most captivating. Looking out at the distant sea and the various islands, it gave a feeling of vastness. The green islands and the blue sea always washed away her worries. As the sun began to set in the evening, the scenery gradually changed, painting a variety of colors. Aya loved this kind of view the most. Standing quietly on the slope for a while, admiring such a pleasing view, was truly intoxicating. A gentle breeze from the sea stirred, causing the navy blue sailor uniform with three white stripes to flutter in the wind, its collar and pleated skirt billowing. Holding the hem of her skirt down while watching her white scarf sway in the wind, she could clearly see her small island, which suddenly seemed like a hill transformed into an island. Her gaze swept from the foot of the hill up to the mountainside, revealing every household on the island, and at the summit lay the ancestral temple. There stood a large courtyard house called "Shuji-shi," with a vast square in front. The residents of the surrounding islands would gather in the square several times a year for traditional celebrations. Although such a square held no significance for Aya, she never dared to approach it carelessly, fearing she might inadvertently violate some inexplicable taboo. Aya's home was located not far below the ancestral temple house. Standing on the slope, Aya had a strange thought running through her mind, as if she could see her home from here. "Ah! Ah, I'm doomed!" Aya muttered to herself. Just imagining her mother Sanae's complaints was enough to make her feel annoyed. Just then, a voice called from behind, "Shindo-kun!" Shindo was Aya's surname. "Huh?" Aya reflexively turned around and saw a boy standing not far behind her. Aya suddenly felt her heart pound, and she almost screamed, "Ah!"
The boy was none other than Junji Joshima from the next class. "Want to take the 6 o'clock ferry?" Junji asked with a bright smile. "Y-yes," Aya stammered after a pause. ************ "Junji-kun!" Every time Aya saw him, she felt her heart race and her face flush. That was because another reason she'd been going to the library so enthusiastically lately was to see him. To be precise, it was just to catch a glimpse of him. Whether they spoke or not didn't matter. However, going to the library to study diligently was indeed her initial goal, but… after studying diligently for several weeks, one day, as usual, she sat in her usual spot with her reference books, about to start studying, when she saw Junji walking into the library. "Ah! It's Junji-kun!" Tall and with a somewhat baby-faced appearance, Junji's handsome looks had deeply attracted Aya since she entered the school. It was a pity that the two of them never had the chance to be in the same class, but this didn't affect Aya. She had been paying attention to Junji for a long time. Yes, for Aya, Junji was a somewhat late first love rival... Of course, as things stand, he was just the object of Aya's crush... "Junji-kun studies here too..." Aya felt a surprised surprise. This was an unexpected discovery. Junji's grades were excellent, so Aya assumed he must be attending a large cram school in town, but she didn't expect to see him here... Aya was very grateful for this discovery. "Hmm... I ran into him!" She couldn't help but feel excited, but at the same time, she was also very surprised. "Why? Did he notice me before?" "Where should I look?" "In that not-so-big library, why did he only notice me today?" Aya couldn't help but make random guesses. In the past, she had always believed that Junji was very focused on his studies, so he wouldn't have noticed her unless his eyes were wandering. She had always held this belief, but today… “Ah… what a pity! I’m so oblivious!” Aya was a little angry with herself. “But, I’m so happy!” “If I’m lucky, I might even be able to chat with Junji!” “Making the first move is the most important!” In the past, she had never had a chance. For the extremely conservative Aya, she had no idea what to do next. But, if things continued like this, perhaps she could close the distance between them, and maybe she would have another chance to talk. Who knows? Anyway, this was another important reason why Aya went to the library to study. ********** ... "You're taking the six o'clock ferry, right, Shindo-kun?" "Y-yes...yes..." "Ugh, what am I saying!" Aya noticed a significant difference in her tone compared to her usual cheerful manner. "Don't be so nervous. It's just a conversation partner. Stop thinking about things you don't understand, stop thinking like that." Aya silently encouraged herself. "Since I'm also taking the six o'clock ferry, let's go together." "Mmm!" Aya suddenly felt her face getting hot, not knowing why. "Why...why am I blushing!" Aya panicked at her slowly changing reaction. "Well then, shall we go together now?" After saying that, Junji took another step forward. Matching Junji's steps, Aya involuntarily stepped forward as well, slowly following. ********** ... "Yes, that's right." Aya still couldn't answer confidently. "Idiot... I can't keep doing this, answering like that... I can't!" another version of herself scolded herself. "Shindou-kun's family lives on that small island over there, right? I think it's called the Island of the Blessing Clan, right?"
"Yes, yes!" "I need to... I need to be more certain!" another version of herself scolded herself again. "Hmm... I need to try harder!" Aya encouraged herself even more in her heart. "But, this is really interesting. Each island has its own tasks to do." "Yes." "I live on Shrine Maiden Island, so it has nothing to do with me as a man!"
After saying that, Junji chuckled softly. In Aya's eyes, a very charming smile was reflected. ********** It was now late afternoon, very close to sunset. The two high school students, a boy and a girl, maintained a subtle distance as they slowly walked up the slope. Casual conversation flowed between them, and before they knew it, they had arrived at the pier. Just then, the ferry arrived, and the crew immediately began checking tickets. "Perfect timing, not too early, not too late!" "Yes." Aya gave her usual brief reply. Ever since they walked down the slope to the pier, Aya had been racking her brains for topics to discuss, but… "Nothing! Nothing at all!" Aya hated her own cowardice. Yes, she hadn't said anything intimate. "Ah… what should I do? This atmosphere is bad!" This hard-won opportunity made Aya nervous. "Well then, please board the ship, I'm going over there!" "Huh?" Aya exclaimed, her voice filled with surprise. "Goodbye, Shindo-kun." "Goodbye… goodbye…" And so, Junji jogged to the other pier. Watching Junji leave, Aya felt a sudden sense of powerlessness. She also felt incredibly disappointed. "Finally, I get to talk to him... and it's just the two of us..." A listless Aya passed through the ticket gate. "I'm so stupid..." She boarded the ferry and gazed at Junji's ferry from afar. They had never interacted in the library before, never had an opportunity like this, but even if they had, she probably wouldn't have had the courage to speak. So she could only watch his figure from afar every day, occasionally sitting near him, hoping for better progress. It was a classic case of unrequited love; in her imagination, they had all sorts of conversations... but... such an actual encounter never happened. "I can't take it anymore..." She suddenly exhaled forcefully and looked into the distance. The sea was very calm under the setting sun, creating a unique scene. The setting sun bathed the sea in its light, emitting golden rays. The water reflecting the light shimmered, and each small island was tinged with a dark red. It was a very gentle sunset view… Sitting on the gently swaying ferry, Aya quietly watched the scenery. This was a view she had seen since childhood. Although she was very used to it, it was Aya's favorite scenery. A view that had never changed from the past to the present… But on the other hand, there was also a longing within her to escape this world… “What should I do about Junji-kun…” She suddenly remembered him. “With his excellent grades, he can definitely get into a university in Japan! Looking at myself…”
"I can't afford not to try harder..." No matter what, she had to improve her grades; no matter what, she had to get into a higher education. Aya suddenly felt this way. "Ugh, what am I thinking..." Aya was shocked and embarrassed by her own impure thoughts. Her gaze drifted to the ferry next door, and she saw Junji emerge from it. He seemed to have seen her too, waving in her direction. Aya quickly waved back. This gesture made her feel a little embarrassed. Soon, an announcement came over the loudspeaker that the ferry was about to depart, and then it slowly pulled away from the dock. Junji's ferry also departed from the same dock, and the two ferries sailed on their own routes. It would take about 30 minutes to reach her island. The sun had completely set, and the surroundings were beginning to darken. This was a scene she was already used to. The surrounding scenery hadn't changed at all over the decades. So far, there's been no intention to make any changes, and no different phenomena have emerged. "Ah—ah, what's coming will come!" "How should I answer if I get scolded when I get home?" This is the problem Aya is currently facing. Chapter 3 Discussion After descending the escalator and leaving the dock, Aya stopped and looked up at the small island where she had lived since birth. This island of the Blessing Clan is a small island that can be circled in just a few hours. Everyone on the island knows every corner of it perfectly. The people living here all have stable jobs. Whether it's people at the dock or people you meet in the vicinity, everyone knows each other very well. Everyone is a familiar partner, so there is a sense of mutual constraint. The situation is similar on the surrounding islands, and each island has a similar feeling. The adults are playmates who have grown up together, chatting every day about small things that happen on the nearby islands. Although they sometimes add a new topic, they live a life lacking change. Aya was gradually growing tired of this kind of life, but... because the school was on a large island, leaving the island as soon as possible had become something many young people wanted to do. Lately, the television was broadcasting tempting messages, so the topics of conversation felt like they were happening right next door. Aya also felt a strange, inexplicable difference between that kind of life and her usual routine. Aya hadn't paid much attention to this before, but recently she had. ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊ "Come back. It's a bit late today." Her uncle, Kenzo, who worked at the dock, waved and spoke. After a brief conversation, Aya jogged away. She felt a strange, suffocating feeling in her chest, and she didn't know why. Every corner of her heart felt heavy and depressed as Aya jogged along the path leading home. ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊ Whew... Finally, she arrived home. Because she had jogged, Aya was slightly out of breath. After taking a few deep breaths, Aya opened the door. *Clatter...clatter...clatter...* "...I'm home!" Aya, who had just taken off her shoes at the door, mumbled something softly, then heard the "clatter...clatter...clatter" of Sanae's shoes as she took them off, the sound slowly approaching. "Why are you so late!" This was a question she had already anticipated, and Aya looked up to answer. "That's why I rushed home." "You should come home earlier, you should help with some chores!" "..." "Ugh..." Although this was a complaint she'd grown accustomed to hearing from her mother lately, Aya still felt annoyed. ********************** Aya rushed to her room as if fleeing, closing and locking the door. "Ah...ah..." She let out a short sigh. She quickly dropped her schoolbag, plopped down on the bed, and then collapsed. "What am I going to do..." Why was she becoming more and more bothered by Sanae's complaints? She turned her face to the side. The mirror immediately reflected her own puffed-up, dissatisfied expression. "Ugh..." Seeing her own face filled with displeasure, Aya felt incredibly ashamed. She quickly turned her face away. "But..." Yes, something good happened today too. "I got to talk to Junji for the first time!" That's right! Today, on the way from school to the dock, she had her first chance to chat with Junji. This was the first opportunity since she started going to the library. The scene from just now suddenly flashed into her mind. The slope from school to the dock... the sunset and the two of them walking together... "Am I in love...?" Thinking of this, a corner of her heart began to throb with excitement. ********** ... But slowly her eyelids grew heavy, and before she knew it, Aya had fallen asleep. ********** ... Just as ticket checking was about to begin, the students, who had been waiting noisily, boarded the ship one after another after their tickets were checked. "I'll tell you after we get on!" Aya said, quickly passing through the ticket checkpoint. "Ah, wait a minute!" Shino hurriedly followed after her. ********** ... Shino is already 16 years old this year, and like any teenage girl her age, she's filled with curiosity about love and harbors a subtle, budding romance. "How did it start?" Faced with Shino's persistent questioning, Aya was momentarily speechless, because it really was just a very simple coincidence… For a moment, Aya didn't know what to say; her tongue seemed to be tied in knots, and her mind couldn't find the words. "This… well… I should say it was just a very coincidental thing—we went home together."
"I see!" Shino looked a little disappointed, her tone carrying a hint of dismay. However, Shino still nodded gently, praising Aya with encouraging words, "But you could say it's a big step forward!"
"Thank you, but... what should we do next..." She hadn't thought about what to do next. "Well... this..." Shino couldn't offer any good advice either, as she herself had no experience with romance. "Really... my heart is in turmoil... ahh..." Aya said, facing the window. The sea breeze, growing stronger, blew in, causing Aya's long hair and the scarf on her sailor uniform to flutter in the wind. She gently smoothed her wind-blown hair and turned to look at Shino. "We need to take some action, right?" "Yes!" Shino nodded gently. Shino usually gave mature and composed answers, a stark contrast to the lively Aya. The island where the school was located gradually grew larger in their view. "Will he go to the library today too?" Yesterday's experience seemed to have given her courage; Aya felt a surge of urgency to take the initiative. ********************************************** The ferry finally docked, and the students squeezed out together. "Shino, let's go!" "Okay." Shino followed Aya off the ferry. The two walked together up the slope leading to school… Chapter 4: The Invitation Class began, and Aya couldn't help but feel flustered. She listened absentmindedly to what the teacher was saying. Of course, this was because her mind was preoccupied with the library after school that day. Until yesterday, she could only admire her rival from afar. But yesterday was the first time they had spoken, and it felt like they were suddenly next to each other. However, at the same time, she couldn't think of a good way to make their next meeting more natural, and a sense of unease arose within her. For Aya, a novice in love, the next step was unimaginable. "What should I do…" Aya kept asking herself the same question. Since she could only admire him from afar until yesterday, it should continue like this from today. No, this was not good at all. Yesterday, she had finally encountered a golden opportunity. She had to continue developing the relationship no matter what. Aya was now feeling a strange tension and an inexplicable pressure. What attitude should she take first? "Hmm...hmm..." Aya desperately pondered her actions once she arrived at the library. She put her bag in the locker...prepared to study...sat in her usual seat...and looked at Junji...but every time she thought about seeing Junji sitting diagonally in front of her, she couldn't continue. "..." She'd thought about it repeatedly in every class, but still couldn't make up her mind. Maybe she should consult someone? This thought crossed Aya's mind. But she realized there was no one who could be her advisor. Suddenly, Shino's face appeared in her mind. "...No way!" If she couldn't do it, Shino certainly couldn't either. "Ah...ah...I don't know..." Aya repeatedly thought about this in every class. However, time passed by, but she still hadn't reached a conclusion. ********** After school. As usual, Aya left the classroom and went straight to the library. She still hadn't made a decision, and it was time to get down to business. She met Shino waiting for her in the corridor. "Good luck!" "Yeah..." Shino said this to Aya, who looked slightly surprised, then quickly left with a faint smile. "Sigh..." Shino probably doesn't realize how neurotic she's been. Watching Shino's departing figure, Aya couldn't help but sigh softly. "Anyway, I'll go first!" After telling herself this, Aya headed towards the library. ********** After putting her bag in the locker, she peeked through the window by the door. "...He's here..." Aya saw Junji sitting in his usual spot. Taking a deep breath, Aya entered the library. "...Hello." As she approached Junji, Aya tried to keep her voice steady as she greeted him. "Ah...Hello..." Junji replied, sounding a little surprised. However, Aya didn't know what to say next, so she could only silently walk to her seat and sit down. "Hmm..." She decided to open her reference book and notebook first... She secretly glanced at Junji, who seemed very focused on his studies. "What should I do..." Time was ticking away, but she had no clue what to do. With no other option, she began to study diligently. She opened her reference book and continued reading from the page she had read yesterday. The reference book was still so difficult to understand. She stopped twirling her pen and pondered. Suddenly, her gaze shifted from the reference book. She looked at Junji diagonally in front of her; his figure came into view. "..." He seemed to be translating classical Chinese with a textbook and dictionary. He was completely oblivious to her, so focused on his studies. Suddenly, his figure stopped, as if realizing something, and looked up to see Aya's eyes meet his. Aya's heart felt like it had been violently struck; her face flushed, and her heartbeat quickened. What should she do? What should she do? Aya didn't know what to do. "Ugh..." She felt ashamed of her pounding heart and resented her own incompetence. "I should just study harder..." Aya shook her head gently, as if trying to dispel her wandering thoughts. The library was quieter than usual today. Occasionally, the sounds of people entering and leaving, books being taken from shelves, and pens writing on paper could be heard. The noise from the classrooms and corridors felt like a dream. It was like being in another world. Her gaze swept out the window. Summer sunshine and ships sailing on the blue sea filled the air. Seeing these familiar sights calmed her somewhat. ********************** Aya continued studying until the very end, without taking any other action, until finally closing time arrived. "The library will close in five minutes. Please keep to your schedule." It wasn't until she heard the librarian's announcement that Aya noticed the time. "Let's go back!" She closed her reference books and notebooks and packed her pencil case. As Aya tidied up, her gaze kept drifting towards Junji. Suddenly… her eyes met Junji's, who was also tidying up. “!” Aya was startled, her heart pounding wildly. She knew exactly what she felt. “Excuse me…” Aya stammered. “…” Junji put down his work and looked at Aya. “Can we go back together?” Aya blurted out, feeling a rush of blood to her head. “I…I said it…I said it…” Aya was surprised by her own boldness. But after saying that, she didn’t know what to do next. A moment of silence spread between them. The sounds of tidying up should have filled the surroundings, but Aya couldn’t hear any of them. This continued for a while. Aya lowered her head slightly, a surge of shame rising rapidly. At the same time, she didn’t know Junji’s reaction and her heart began to pound with anxiety. “If…” If she heard a rejection, even though she couldn’t hear anything around her, Aya knew clearly that her heart was beating faster and faster. Time seemed to freeze before Junji answered. "...Yes, sure!" Junji's answer was short but clear. After quickly glancing at Junji's expression, Aya immediately said, "Let's go then..." *Click*... that was the sound of Aya standing up. The students still in the library all looked this way. Aya felt extremely shy and hurriedly gathered her things. After finishing, she ran to the lockers. Opening the locker, she put her things into her bag one by one. Suddenly, Junji's answer echoed in Aya's mind. "...Yes, sure!" Junji's answer reverberated in Aya's head. The previous tension instantly dissipated. If... if she had been rejected... thinking about it now was truly terrifying. But... Junji's smiling face just now. That expression radiated a light she had never seen before. The thought filled her with joy, as if enveloped in a warm embrace. After putting everything away, she took her schoolbag out of the locker. Just then, Junji appeared with his schoolbag. "Have you been waiting long?" Junji's words were brief. "...No, no...not at all," Aya replied, her head slightly bowed. "Then let's go, or we'll miss the ferry!" Junji said cheerfully. "Okay," Aya followed behind Junji. ********** The two left the school gate together, walking up the slope leading to the pier. In the setting sun, the surroundings were bathed in a reddish glow. Under the sunlight, Junji and Aya, walking side by side, also glowed slightly. "You've always been very diligent." "Huh..." "You've been studying in the library since spring!" "..." "I've always been noticed..." Never expecting Junji to say such things, Aya felt extremely shy. "But, it's not convenient to talk in that kind of atmosphere!" "Yeah, yeah." The two slowly walked down the slope. The students who had left school were gradually thinning out. This downhill section of the road leading to the dock was usually...It felt like an eternity, but today it felt so short. "I have this really strange feeling." "..." "We finally had our first conversation yesterday." "Yes." "But... I feel like something's different from before..." "What?" "Hehehehe... I'm a little different." "..." From beginning to end, Aya was like a well-behaved house cat, very obedient and not saying much. The usually lively and cheerful girl now seemed like a completely different person. "Ugh... I hate it... I'm..." "If this keeps up, it'll be like yesterday again..." The invitation she made in the library seemed to have used up all her courage. Aya felt uneasy and impatient with herself, just keeping her head down and fidgeting. In this half-hearted conversation, the two finally arrived at the pier. "Ah... we're here!" Aya sighed inwardly. The ferry they were on had appeared at the pier. "Goodbye, Shindo-kun..." After saying this, Junji walked towards the ticket check-in area. "Ah..." A powerful force surged through Aya's heart. "Junji..." Junji, who had already reached the ticket checkpoint, suddenly stopped and turned to look at Aya upon hearing this. "Tomorrow...tomorrow too..." Aya had already caught her breath several times before she finished speaking. "Okay. See you tomorrow!" Junji gave a clear answer and then turned to enter the ticket checkpoint. Aya watched Junji leave. Junji, who had boarded the ferry, looked at Aya. Aya raised her hand and waved gently. "We're closing now!" came the urging voice of the ticket inspector. Aya quickly boarded the ferry. "See you tomorrow..." She silently said this farewell, and sitting in her seat, Aya kept recalling Junji's answer. Chapter 5 Spring Heart After that day, the relationship between Aya and Junji developed rapidly. Every day after school, they would meet at the library, studying together at the same desk. In the evening, they would walk together to the pier to take the ferry home. However, they couldn't talk much in the quiet library, so their conversations were limited to the short walk from school to the pier. Under the red sunlight of the evening, the two, maintaining a delicate relationship, walked side-by-side up the slope. Although their conversation revolved around the various events that had occurred in the classroom that day, Aya was still very happy. Their conversation continued while waiting for the ferry at the pier. Aya cherished this brief moment. But the ferry always arrived quickly. *Kiss…Kiss…* "The ferry will be leaving soon…" The whistle announced the imminent departure, and the ticket inspector urged them on urgently. As if urged by these sounds, Aya quietly watched Junji wave goodbye. "See you tomorrow!" "Yeah, see you tomorrow!" They always used this phrase to mark their parting. A week passed quickly like this. ********** ...
A week had passed since she started dating Junji, but their relationship hadn't progressed any further. There was nothing she could do. For the first few days, just talking together was enough, but desire slowly began to sprout. She didn't want their relationship to remain merely "friends." "It's so rare that we can talk every day..." Thinking this, Aya felt that to cherish this hard-won connection, she had to develop it into a "relationship." But when they were face-to-face, she couldn't say what she wanted to say, which was truly frustrating. Expressing her feelings to someone of the opposite sex was something Aya had never done before in her life. Just being in front of Junji made her heart pound wildly. Let alone conveying her feelings. "I can't say it..." On the other hand, Aya couldn't help but feel anxious about not being able to confess to Junji. "What should I do?" Lying sprawled on the bed, Aya tossed and turned, constantly thinking. "Find someone I can talk to?" Shino's face flashed through her mind for a moment, but then disappeared. "No...who else could it be..." Discussing it with Shino, who has absolutely no experience in dating, would definitely lead nowhere. She thought of her classmates. "Eriko...Yuki...Noriko..." Although she thought of many people, there was no suitable candidate. "Sigh..." Aya sighed deeply, still undecided about what to do. "Tomorrow is Friday. If I confess to him on my way home tomorrow, I won't run into him the next day."
"In that case...in that case..." "I've made up my mind...tomorrow..." Aya had a stronger and more resolute decision than usual. "I'll try it..."
Thinking of the confession she was determined to make, her face flushed. "...Will it be alright..." A mix of unease and excitement made Aya's heart flutter with alternating happiness and anxiety. Pretending everything was fine, Aya gently closed her eyes, but Junji's smile suddenly appeared in her mind. "...Joshima-kun..." Thinking of Junji, her chest suddenly felt warm. "..." At the same time, a suffocating feeling welled up inside her. Slowly turning over to lie on her side, Aya grabbed the pillow beside her and gently hugged it. The pillow seemed to transform into Junji in an instant, and she felt as if she were intimately embracing him. In her imagination, Junji was gently embracing her. "...Ah..." An indescribable excitement and a strange sense of fulfillment washed over her. She couldn't explain it, but she could feel Junji's body temperature, and a small fire was slowly burning within her, making her body feel hot. This intermittent fire burned deep within her, and for a moment, she felt like she couldn't breathe. Aya hugged the pillow even tighter to her chest. Something seemed to emanate from the pillow she was holding. Then, she felt lightheaded... She had never felt anything like this before... "Mmm..." A weak but alluring breath escaped from Aya's mouth. Her head slowly went numb, and a surge of desire began to rise deep within her body. Aya reflexively shook the pillow against her chest slightly. In her imagination, she was embracing Junji even more wildly. The intense embrace caused the pillow, pressing against her sailor uniform, to rub against her bra, stimulating her breasts. "Mmm..." A strange sensation arose in her breasts, causing Aya to involuntarily let out a small moan, and she couldn't help but shake the pillow more vigorously. Stimulated by this, her extremely sensitive nipples began to slightly erect, rubbing against her bra, bringing Aya another kind of pleasure. She let out a soft, seductive moan: "Mmm..."
For the first time, she felt the pleasure of being a woman… “…I hate it…” Realizing she was doing something lewd, Aya’s reason surged with a rapid wave of shame, but she couldn’t stop her hands from moving. The chaotic feeling in her head gradually intensified, and a strange pain began to emanate from her lower abdomen, a sensation she had never experienced before. “…Strange…strange…” Her body was beginning to undergo strange changes, and Aya knew what those changes were. Although her reason told her it was wrong, she couldn’t strongly resist. “What will happen if this continues…” Aya’s feelings were a mixture of fear and curiosity about the unknown, stemming from the initial sensuality of her body. With trepidation, Aya finally slipped her hand under her skirt. First, she touched her leg. “…Mmm…” There was a tingling sensation, but it wasn’t unpleasant; instead, it made her want to explore more of the unknown. After touching it several times, confirming the feeling again, Aya’s hand got as close as possible to the girl’s precious petals. "...No...no..." The urge to stop herself from doing such a lewd thing surged forth, while a craving for more pleasure also arose. Torn between these two emotions, the 18-year-old body finally succumbed to the desire for pleasure. ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊ "Hey...time to eat..." It was Sanae's voice. Aya was immediately pulled back to reality, her reverie abruptly interrupted. "...Ugh..." She quickly pulled her hand out from under her skirt, releasing the pillow she was clutching. She regulated her breathing slightly, but the heat still lingered in her lower abdomen, and a sweet, languid feeling remained in her body. "...I..." What she had just done was...masturbation. Thinking of this shameful thing, Aya's face flushed red, but something even her body hadn't noticed—the displeasure at the interruption of her masturbation—also welled up within her. These conflicting emotions drove Aya to give an unpleasant answer. "...Okay...okay, I know, I'm changing now..." Aya got out of bed and took off her uniform. "Then hurry up!" Hearing Sanae's scolding made her somewhat unhappy, but she quickly changed in her bedroom and went to the dining room. ************ The next day. Aya, who had been anxious since morning, still hadn't calmed down. Although she planned to confess in the evening, the closer the moment got, the more terrifying the feeling grew. She had thought about it a thousand times before bed, while watching TV or taking a shower, but she didn't know how to start. And there was another problem. Yesterday evening was the first time she had done that embarrassing thing... Thinking of Junji, for some reason, she kept remembering that time, and her face would turn red whenever she thought about it. "What should I do...what should I do..." As a result, she still hadn't made up her mind after school, and she was absent-minded in class. Time mercilessly passed, and finally, the day arrived to meet Junji at the library. "No... I'm not ready yet..." Filled with anxiety and confusion, Aya entered the library as usual. Junji, as always, was already sitting in his seat, studying. Seeing Junji, Aya's heart pounded rapidly. Normally, she would greet him, but now she stammered. "Y-you...you...hello..." came Aya's stammering greeting. "...Hello." Although sensing Aya's odd behavior, Junji still answered. Without saying much, Aya silently began to study. The quiet library felt even quieter than usual, and time continued its relentless flow. Aya had absolutely no interest in studying. Tick-tock...tick...tick...tick...tick...tick...the clock's hands seemed to move even louder now. She occasionally stole glances at Junji. Junji continued silently working on his exercises. "..." Aya sighed softly. Finally, the seemingly endless time passed, and the librarian announced closing time. Aya felt a pressure akin to going into battle. Students left in twos and threes, and Aya deliberately packed up slowly. After school, once all the students had left, only Junji and Aya remained in the library. In the quiet library, they could almost hear each other's breathing. After finishing packing, the two suddenly stopped, their eyes meeting... Chapter 6 First Appearance "Jun... Junji..." Aya spoke, having made up her mind. "..." Junji looked at Aya silently, puzzled. The moment Junji's gaze swept over her, Aya felt her mind go blank, and she froze, unable to utter the words she had just wanted to say. Although she wanted to say something, she couldn't think straight. A strange silence flowed between the two as they looked at each other. "Please leave quickly!" The librarian broke the silence, reminding them that it was time to leave. "Shindo-kun, let's go back quickly?" Junji said to Aya in an urging tone. His expression clearly showed his suspicion of Aya's strange behavior. "...Okay...okay." After a while, Aya replied somewhat disappointedly. The two of them left the library like this. At the locker, Aya was packing her bag, quite surprised by her own bad behavior. "I can't say it..." The girl's pride prevented her from speaking. She had finally made up her mind to confess, how could she not say it? Aya's heart began to feel anxious. "Or..." Suddenly, a feeling of retreat welled up in her heart. "No, you can't do this..." Aya gently shook her head, her voice a mix of reproach and encouragement telling her retreating self. There wasn't much time left, this time before reaching the dock was the last chance. "I must!" The moment she closed the locker, Aya made up her mind again. ********** ... Silence lingered between the two, and they didn't exchange a single word during the brief moment. Halfway down the slope, Aya stopped. Junji, who was walking ahead, also stopped. After taking a deep breath, Aya finally mustered the courage to say to Junji, "Jun...Junji..." "What is it?" Hearing the unusual tone in his voice, Junji, slightly surprised, stopped and turned around. Bathed in sunlight, Junji's face appeared slightly flushed. "I...I..." "..." Junji stared at Aya, who stood there. Just seeing Junji looking at her like that made her chest pound. "Please...please go out with me..." Aya's voice was almost inaudible. "...Let's...go out together...please go out with me!" Finally managing to say it all in one breath, Aya immediately lowered her head. A wave of shyness washed over her. "I...I said it!" Making up her mind was one thing, but actually saying it was quite another. Junji's answer was both anticipated and terrifying, making Aya feel the time drag on. She nervously looked up at Junji. For a moment, Junji's expression showed some doubt. But the next instant, he smiled easily and said, "Okay." It was a short but clear answer. Hearing the agreement, Aya felt a warmth in her heart, as if she were in heaven. "Junji accepted my feelings!..." For the first time in her life, she felt immense joy, and at the same time, she noticed her face burning red. Immersed in joy, Aya couldn't help but take a big step forward. Their wrists lightly touched, and then Aya's hand grasped Junji's. "Hehe..." Aya chuckled. Meanwhile, Junji, who had a suspicious expression, also smiled. They saw the ferry pull into the dock. "Shindo-kun, hurry up!" "Okay!" Their clasped hands flew up and down as they ran up the slope. ********** ... But today, she felt no unpleasantness whatsoever. She simply ignored the criticism, letting it go in one ear and out the other. After a nonchalant, dismissive response, she dashed into her room. She put down her bag and sat on the bed. The confession on the slope was vividly clear in Aya's mind. She had finally confessed to Junji. Junji's expression flashed before her eyes. A burning heat filled her chest. Yes, she had confessed for the first time. "Hehehehe..." A surge of excitement and happiness welled up within Aya. Holding hands with a boy for the first time. She opened her palms and looked at them again and again, feeling the warmth of Junji's large hands. Gently touching Junji's hands, she noticed they were warmer than her own. They were distinctly different from her own sweaty hands, which were sweaty from nervousness. "His hands are so sweaty, so sticky..." Thinking about this, she couldn't help but blush. But... today was the beginning of her love. "So happy..." A feeling of happiness enveloped Aya. Lying on the bed, Aya pulled over a pillow and hugged it tightly. "Junji...-kun..." For the first time, she felt an overwhelming happiness... a feeling she couldn't quite describe, a breathless, indescribable joy. ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊ "...Aya, come help me!" Her heart, still lost in the sea of love, was suddenly struck...Disturbance. Aya felt annoyed. "What is it? Coming..." She threw down the pillow she was holding and went to the kitchen. ********** ...

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