Mukai said he would come again towards the end of the exhibit and left extremely reluctantly. Chihiro was also reluctant to part with him, but if he continued to be this absentminded, he would definitely make some sort of mistake. So he did his best to put Mukai out of his mind and focused on the exhibition. But, every time there was a lull in the wave of people visiting their booth, he would end up checking the time. 

I want to see him soon. 

I want to meet and talk. 

This was the first time since he was born that he felt so attracted to someone, and it surprised him. 

As promised, Mukai returned just a little before the exhibition’s closing time. 

The moment Chihiro noticed Mukai’s appearance at the entrance of the venue, he felt overwhelmed with emotion, and even though he had just started cleaning up, he ended up standing still. Mukai, too, the moment their eyes met, he stopped in his tracks for a moment, and then approached with a ferocious brisk pace. 

In the relaxed atmosphere of the venue, Mukai’s fierce almost-run surprised the people passing by and they all turned around to take a second look. Chihiro unconsciously let out a small laugh. While chuckling, his heart was soaring. 

Right now, at this moment, they were both feeling the same way. 

He still couldn’t believe it. But it was real. 

“Good work today.” Mukai was slightly out of breath. “I’ll give you a hand.” 

He joined in the clean-up. Hata and Ochi were surprised at the sudden appearance of Mukai. 

“Also, would it be alright if I borrowed Minami-san after this?” 

Having been asked that by Mukai, both Hata and Ochi’s eyes went wide and they both quickly readily consented.

“Yes yes.”

“Of course.” 

It was a given for Hata, but Ochi had also heard the details of the disaster from before. It seemed they both thought that Mukai and Chihiro had wanted to celebrate their success this time, just the two of them. 

The party of four disbanded, and Mukai and Chihiro walked side-by-side and exchanged glances. In any case, they wanted to talk. 

After leaving the venue, they jumped into the first cheap izakaya that caught their eye. It was still early so the restaurant was empty, and they were led to a six-person booth. 

“Uh”

“Uhm” 

A short curtain with the restaurant’s logo was hanging down on the side of the aisle seat. It was almost like they had their own private room. They faced each other and the moment their eyes met, they both felt incredibly embarrassed. 

They wanted to confirm their feelings more properly, but just by looking at each other, no further words were needed. 

“For the time being, let’s drink something.” 

Mukai grabbed the tablet used for the menu and promptly ordered his and Chihiro’s share. And just like that, the weird tension melted away. 

“Minami-san” 

Mukai straightened himself and Chihiro, going along, fixed his posture. 

“Will you go out with me?” 

“Yes!!” 

He was asked so directly, without any preamble, Chihiro also ended up nodding his head immediately.  

If this was in the past, he would have probably put on airs and acted self-important. But he didn’t care to act so stupidly anymore. 

“I’m very, very, very happy.” 

Hearing Chihiro blurt out all his overflowing emotions, Mukai stared at him in amazement. 

“Minami-san…” 

Surprisingly, Mukai was hesitating, as if searching for what to say. And then he let out a deep breath. 

“It’s me that should be saying that. Up until yesterday, all I could think about was how I’d be able to see you again, something Izaki would yell at me about if he found out. I was agonizing over how to stop all this.” 

Mukai’s voice and gaze turned sentimental, and Chihiro unconsciously put his elbows on the table and covered his face with both hands. 

“Oh my god.” 

He was so embarrassed. But so happy. 

“I will treasure you, Minami-san.” Mukai said, as if taking an oath. 

Chihiro lifted his face from his hands. He was absolutely flushed red. “I’m super happy.” 

Mukai laughed out loud. “I am, too, you know.” 

This kind of thing actually exists, Chihiro wanted to savor this miracle over and over. 

The waiter came over pushing a wagon with their food and drinks. 

“Let’s not talk about work today.” Mukai said in a small voice. “There are a lot of other things I want to talk about.” 

The two of them didn’t really know much about each other. There were so many things they wanted to ask and talk about. 

That night, Chihiro talked with Mukai all the way until morning. 

Afterwards, he wondered what they talked about so much, but he couldn’t even remember. In any case, they couldn’t get over their shock at the fact that they both liked each other, and neither felt like parting ways just yet. 

After the izakaya, they changed locations to an overnight cafe, and after that, they took a nap in a rental space. In the morning, they once again went to a cafe to have breakfast, and they talked the whole time. 

When they finally had to go their separate ways, hidden at the edge of the station where people wouldn’t see them, Mukai bravely asked Chihiro if he could kiss him. Instead, Chihiro closed the distance and kissed Mukai on the lips. 

♥♡♥♡

He was extremely embarrassed, but also happy, and even though he had to almost pull an all-nighter on the second day of the exhibition, Chihiro was full of energy, and every time he let his mind wander for a moment, he would break out into a smile. 

They both had to work, so until the weekend, they could only talk on the phone. They arranged to meet on Friday night. 

That day, as soon as they met up, they talked the whole time. Neither of them wanted to part no matter what, so Mukai asked Chihiro if he wanted to come to his house, and Chihiro followed along. 

This was the first time Chihiro had ever felt so strongly about being together with someone, and he was shocked at himself for being so delirious.  

“Come in.” Mukai’s place was a quiet apartment that was a little ways away from the station. 

“It’s big.” 

Previously, when Chihiro had mentioned he lived alone in a small apartment, Mukai had said that he did too. 

“Is that so? But besides this area, there’s just the bedroom.” 

“My place is a studio apartment, you know. Our ideas of ‘small’ are different.” 

From the outside, Chihiro had thought it looked like a luxurious apartment, but the interior was also very elaborate. 

“Please have a seat. Would you like to drink some more?” 

The L-shaped sofa was glossy and strangely textured and had a wide seat. Instead of a television, he had a projector and speakers were embedded into the wall. The wall was also a mosaic pattern. 

“Sorry it’s messy. It’s usually a bit more organized than this.” 

“No, I actually think it’s better this way. It’s kind of calming.” 

It certainly felt full of life. There was a pile of clothes on the back of the couch, and the table was also stacked full of random things. 

On the contrary, Chihiro felt relieved to see that Mukai had not planned on having any visitors at all. He was happy to be able to step into Mukai’s private life, and that just like him, he knew Mukai hadn’t wanted to part and brought him here. 

“I see there are no snacks…” 

“Ah, I’ll bring some.” 

Enjoying cheap snacks and canned beer like this in the comfort of your own place was relaxing. 

“Heh heh.”

Chihiro laughed, enjoying himself, and Mukai also laughed along with him. 

“Should we watch something?” Mukai turned the projector on and grabbed the remote. 

Chihiro felt excited just by being together. He could tell that Mukai felt the same from the atmosphere, and it made him happy. 

“What do you usually like watching?” 

“At this time, I usually watch the news.” 

“I also watch sports news.” 

It was refreshing watching his usual programs on such a big screen. Even though it was his first time here, sitting side-by-side was comfortable and relaxing, and he felt completely at home. 

♥♡♥♡

Neither knew who started it, but they exchanged kisses very naturally. Their lips parted, they stared at each other intimately, and once again kissed. Even though it was just light kissing, Chihiro’s heart was pounding unbelievably loudly. 

Love was amazing. 

With a kiss like this, just by thinking about it, his heart would beat uncontrollably. 

“Uhm”

Also, the fluttering of his heart felt nice. 

“Can I call you Shinya?” 

Looking extremely embarrassed, Mukai blinked and instead of a reply, he said, “Chihiro.” 

“Uwah…” Chihiro unconsciously rubbed his cheek and Mukai let out a chuckle. 

“That habit of yours is indeed cute.” 

“Habit?” 

“Whenever you turn red, you always rub your cheeks.” 

“Eh, really?” 

Chihiro hadn’t noticed at all that he did that. Surprised, he unconsciously touched his cheek with the palm of his hand and was surprised to realize that it was true. 

“But Mukai-sa…Shinya, you also blink a lot, you know. As a habit.” 

“I do?”

“Like this.” 

Chihiro imitated his usual habit, and Mukai was surprised as if he hadn’t been aware of it before. 

“Ah, you’re right.” 

Chihiro laughed at his realization, and Mukai reflexively blinked, realized he did it again and laughed out loud. In the intimate atmosphere, Chihiro felt comfortable and leaned against Mukai. 

“Look, I …”

“Hm?” 

“I’ll take care of you.” 

“Mn.” 

Those earnest words touched his heart. Mukai approached his face gently and kissed him again. His cheeks and ears both felt hot. 

Although it’s been a while since he’d done this, up until his school days, Chihiro had always had a girlfriend. It’s not that he was full of experience, but for his cheeks to burn like this from just a kiss was unbelievable. Moreover, he hadn’t felt this discomposed even when he had his first kiss. 

So this must be love, Chihiro was completely dumbfounded by his body’s autonomic nervous system’s rebellion. From his heart that was pounding harder and harder, to his red-hot cheeks and ears that seemed to be feverish, his whole body was letting him know. 

He was truly in love. 

Love was seriously no joke. And this elated feeling was amazing. 

They took turns kissing, and Chihiro stuck out his tongue several times. When his tongue slipped into Mukai’s mouth, Mukai’s hand stroked Chihiro’s hair as if searching. His fingers reached behind his ears, and Mukai held Chihiro’s head in place. 

“━━” 

After letting Chihiro’s tongue play to his heart’s content, Mukai’s tongue started to move slowly. Chihiro trembled as their tongues wound around each other. 

“Nn….mnnn….” 

Mukai is a really good kisser, Chihiro felt that more than ever because he wasn’t used to being led. As Mukai sucked on his tongue and playfully bit his lips, Chihiro’s whole body became hot. Through Mukai’s kisses, he also discovered that there was pleasure at the very edge of pain.

“…Chihiro,” His low voice was filled with passion. “So cute.” 

Mukai’s husky voice was mixed with arousal, and it in turn aroused Chihiro. 

“Chihiro” 

Mukai touched the dazed Chihiro’s cheek. Even though he wasn’t pushed down, Chihiro naturally fell on his back. Mukai leaned over, as if pressing him down. Something that up until now, he had always been the one to do, was now being done to him. Chihiro felt a sort of perverted pleasure at the thought, and his breathing became more shallow. 

“━━Can I?” 

He had taken his suit jacket off and loosened his tie. His finger paused in the knot. Having turned into the role of the one being asked for permission, Chihiro felt bewildered. 

“Ah, no wait!” Mukai seemed to pull away, and Chihiro grabbed his hand in a fluster. “It’s not that━━ it’s just, I’m not used to being led. I…don’t hate it.” 

Mukai stared at Chihiro intently, trying to figure out if what he said was the truth. Chihiro extended his hand and took off his own tie. The swishing sound of the material could be heard, and Mukai, too, took his own tie off. He grabbed the tie Chihiro was holding, and he threw them both over the back of the couch, the two ties entangled. Chihiro was suddenly aware that he was about to do it with a man. 

“Uhm,” His throat was dry and his voice hoarse. “I, I’m not used to it, or should I say, it’s my first time. Can I leave it to you?” 

Mukai’s eyes widened just a little, and then he nodded in earnest. 

“Just tell me to stop if you don’t like it. I’ll do my best to stop.” 

Chihiro found his ‘I’ll do my best to stop’ phrase amusing and laughed, to which Mukai also laughed softly. Mukai took his hand and kissed the tips of his fingers. 

He took off Chihiro’s shirt and undershirt, and caressed him just a little below his collarbones. 

“You have a beauty mark. Here.”

“Ah”

Chihiro couldn’t bear Mukai’s intense gaze. 

After dropping a kiss on Chihiro’s lips, Mukai’s tongue slid down his body, tasting his neck and then collarbones. They had already kissed passionately many times now, but this would be Chihiro’s first time having sex. And aftering having his nipples played with gently, by the time Mukai was done licking one side, Chihiro was already painfully hard. 

“Ah, ah” 

Enveloped by a sense of security at the fact that Mukai was skilled and he could leave it all to him, Chihiro’s strange nervousness melted away. 

“You’re beautiful, Chihiro.” 

“That’s, the first, time I… heard such a thing.” 

As if enjoying the feeling, Mukai’s palm slid all over his skin. There was a fine line between Chihiro feeling ticklish and aroused, and his breathing sped up. 

“The light…” 

“Hm?”

“Make it a bit darker in here” 

It was too bright in the room and he was embarrassed. But having said that, it made him even more embarrassed. Mukai regretfully grabbed the remote and lowered the brightness. 

“A bit more.” 

“This much?”

“Nothing’s changed.” 

As a man, Chihiro could very well understand the feeling of wanting to look, but being in the position of the one that was being looked at, he honestly wanted the lights completely off. 

“Please.” 

In the end, Mukai was weak to Chihiro, and he turned off all the lights, including even the orange-glowing nightlight. 

“Sorry.” As an apology, he put his arms around Mukai’s neck and lifted his head up to give him a kiss. Instantly, Mukai stuck his tongue in his mouth. Being kissed so passionately, and in the obscene situation of being pushed down by another man, Chihiro felt his arousal grow. 

♥♡♥♡

The erection in his pants was painful. Mukai’s hand unfastened Chihiro’s belt and loosened his front. Mukai signaled for him to lift his waist. He hesitated for a split moment, but then cooperated in getting his clothes off. He was stripped of his underwear and slacks, and he was completely naked. 

Mukai had turned off the light for him, but the projector’s screen was relatively bright from Chihiro’s perspective. 

“You undress too, Shinya.” 

“I’m fine.” 

“Why? Unfair.” 

Chihiro pulled on the hem of his shirt, and Mukai had no choice but to take off his top. Chihiro stretched out his hand, reaching for Mukai’s belt, but Mukai quickly pulled back. 

“You don’t have to do anything, Chihiro.” 

“Why?” 

Mukai pulled Chihiro’s hands away from his belt, as if troubled.  

“Because otherwise I might act rashly.”

“Rashly?” 

“I don’t want to do anything reckless to you, Chihiro.” 

“Ah, ━━ are you, gonna put it in?” 

Chihiro had done some light research, but there were many cases in which men had non-penetrative sex, so he refrained from thinking about it too much. 

But realizing that sure enough, he would be in that position, and all the same they were going to do it, Chihiro suddenly felt a bit shaken. 

“I won’t do it today.” Mukai said while brushing Chihiro’s bangs. 

“Today…?” 

“I want to do it someday.” 

Being told so clearly, Chihiro felt flustered. 

“Do you hate it?” 

“━━ it’s not that I hate it….” 

When he imagined it, he reflexively thought it was impossible, but there was no feeling of disgust. And back when he had thought that Mukai and Isaki were dating, he had had that dream of the two, the one where Isaki, being held by Mukai, had turned into himself. He might have been wishing for it, unconsciously. He wasn’t sure. 

“I won’t do anything that you hate, Chihiro.” 

“I know.” 

That, he could fully believe. 

Chihiro held out his hands with the comfort of being able to leave everything to Mukai. Mukai leaned over him. His uncovered skin sticking to Chihiro felt good. 

They started kissing again, and this time, Chihiro’s whole body was explored. He was kissed in reachable places and in not so reachable places. He was kissed and tasted everywhere. It was embarrassing and strange at first, but with Mukai’s actions becoming more and more passionate, Chihiro lost himself in the pleasure. 

“Ah, ah….”

Mukai was skilled with his mouth, and before Chihiro could even try to hold back, he came. As soon as he thought it felt good, his perineum was licked, and he was invaded even further inside. Before he could even be shocked that he was licked in such a place, he found himself becoming aroused again. 

“Chihiro”

“Uu, Ah….. wh-, at….?”

Mukai informed him that he had three beauty marks on the back of his thigh. At some point in time, the projector had switched inputs, and the blank white screen was considerably bright. 

“Ah, aaah━━ nnhhg….” 

For a moment, Chihiro almost regained his senses when he was put in a pose where the moles on the back of his thigh could be easily found. 

“Ah!,….nngh”

He was being pried open with a tongue. Unbelievable. It felt devastatingly good. His voice came out on its own, and he arched his back. 

“Ah, aaa, ….st-….ah” 

Shocked, his legs kicked the air. Mukai lightly held his legs down, and slowly crept up. 

“Does it hurt?” 

“nn━━  ah…..” 

Mukai’s lips were wet and they looked extremely obscene. He was so captivated by that, he didn’t pay much attention to the finger being inserted. 

“I’m hopeless, but Chihiro, it seems like you’re about to cum.” 

Mukai’s finger grazed the inside. 

“━━It-, …” 

He was being fucked so thouroughly, Chihiro closed his eyes. 

“It feels, kind of, strange…” 

There was certainly a pleasurable feeling. When he squeezed his eyes shut, he felt his insides throbbing even more. His breathing became wet, and a strange voice leaked out. 

“━━Cute.” Mukai leaned over and kissed him. 

Though he had felt a bit uncomfortable being called ‘cute,’ at some point, he came to accept it as a matter of course. Chihiro naturally wrapped his arms around Mukai’s neck. Their sweaty skin and breathing became one and it felt unbearably good. 

“━━Will you do it?” Even though he had thought it was impossible, both his indecision and reasoning flew out the window. 

“I won’t.” 

“Is it okay?” 

Chihiro was half prepared, but hearing the immediate refusal, he was surprised. 

“I won’t do it today. I promised you, didn’t I?” 

But to stop here, Chihiro quietly stretched out his hand, reaching for Mukai’s crotch. He could feel his stiffness through the fabric. As a man, he could understand the pain of holding back. 

“I’m fine…with doing it though.” 

“Not today.” Mukai insisted stubbornly. 

“━━”

Confused by the fact that he was getting excited just by holding onto that thick and heavy object, Chihiro gulped. 

“Can I use my hand?” 

“Yeah.” Mukai whispered hesitatingly. 

Chihiro unfastened Mukai’s pants, and breathlessly grabbed him. It was hot and dripping, and Chihiro unconsciously held his breath. Mukai’s finger in the meantime was exploring Chihiro. While kissing, their hands intersected, each getting the other off. 

“Ah,━━ nnn, uu…….Nghh”

They kissed and fervently pleasured each other, and were filled to the brim with feelings. Chihiro, feeling gradually bolder, slowly moved his hand up and down, tracing the length with his finger, and searched for Mukai’s favorite rhythm. 

“Chihiro”

“Hm?”

Mukai was frowning, as if trying to endure the pain, and at his expression, Chihiro felt his core tremble. 

━━ He wants me.

“Shinya” 

Chihiro leaned on his elbows, raising half his body, and brought his lips to Mukai’s ear. 

“Let’s do it. …I want to.” 

Having put it into words, he felt his desire grow even more. Mukai raised his head in surprise when he realized that Chihiro was sincere. 

“I want to do it because I love you.” 

Mukai suddenly held his breath at the words that slipped out. 

I want to do it because I love you━━  there was no simpler wish than this. 

“Is it… really alright?” 

Chihiro faltered for a moment at Mukai’s ravenous energy, but then he nodded. 

“Chihiro”

Chihiro once more found himself on his back, and Mukai slowly opened his legs. The cum from just now was dripping from his stomach and thighs. Mukai’s finger easily slipped back in. 

“━━ ngh”

“Breathe. Slowly…are you okay?”

It felt uncomfortable, but it didn’t hurt. 

“I’m okay.” 

Mukai cautiously drove his finger in deeper. 

“Muka…, Shinya, ngh, aah…” 

He thrust his middle finger all the way to the base and crooked it in an L shape. 

“Ah, ah, ━━ah”

A strange, itchy-like feeling was building up, and Chihiro’s feeble voice leaked out. 

“Aau….ngh, haa, aah….”

Even though it was his own body, he couldn’t tell what was happening with his body. 

“This is your sweet spot, Chihiro.” 

“Ah!”

With Mukai whispering in his ears, Chihiro’s cheeks grew hot at the pleasure he was experiencing for the first time. 

“Ah, ah, ah”

His legs opened on their own, and his waist felt like it was floating. It felt unbearably good. Every time Mukai’s finger rubbed on Chihiro’s ‘sweet spot,’ he felt like he was going to cry. 

“Haah, haaa,…” 

Drunk with ecstasy, Mukai’s fervent voice saying his name echoed in Chihiro’s ear. Mukai removed his finger, and Chihiro’s hips shook involuntarily. 

“Is it ready now?” 

At the same time that Chihiro voiced his question, barely at his wit’s end, Mukai lined himself up. Chihiro felt scared. But he also wanted this. 

“Ngh━━”

As if unable to wait any longer, Mukai pushed himself in considerably. He was big. He lifted Chihiro’s legs and lowered his waist even further. 

“Haaa━━”

Chihiro grabbed his hands tightly, feeling as if Mukai was going to thrust all the way in in one go, but Mukai endured with all his might and went in slowly. 

“Haa,,,,ngh,,,haaa…” 

Chihiro could barely breathe from the pressure. He endured it solely by clinging onto Mukai’s shoulder. 

“Aah…ngh”

Mukai had reached all the way in, and Chihiro somehow opened his eyes. His tears were falling softly, and Mukai leaned over and wiped them away with his fingertip. 

“I’m sorry.” Mukai touched his lips lightly. “Chihiro” 

His voice was overflowing with emotions, and Chihiro somehow managed a small smile. It wasn’t as painful as he had expected, but it did feel very strange. 

“Does it hurt?” 

“It’s o-kay…” 

Letting out his voice, he felt his body loosening up. At the same time, the strange discomfort also alleviated, and it became easier. 

Mukai rocked his body as if to test it. 

“━━…Shinya…ngh,,,Ha,ah…”

He was rocked bit by bit, and his body remembered the pleasure it had felt when Mukai’s finger had rubbed him earlier. 

“Uuhh…ngh…”

He was spread wide and drilled into. 

“Chihiro…ngh”

Mukai thrust in deep, and Chihiro raised his voice. The pleasurable feeling was overflowing from the inside. 

“….Aah..ngh,,ah, ah”

Mukai grabbed Chihiro’s right hand. He placed a kiss on the back of his hand. At the same time, his movements got faster, deeper. 

“Chihiro, Chihiro”

“Shi,…n…Shinya…” 

Mukai’s powerful thrusting lurched Chihiro. Deep, then shallow, his movements alternated, and Chihiro tried his best to follow along. 

“Chihiro”

I love you, those words brushed against Chihiro’s ears. It brought him to his climax.

“Ah, ah, ah”

Something hot was overflowing inside, and at that feeling, Chihiro came, too. It felt good. 

“Haah…” 

After a moment of blankness, Mukai suddenly hugged him as if overcome with emotion. Completely out of breath, Chihiro, too, put his arms around Mukai. 

“Chihiro, Chihiro━━”

Mukai whispered I love you, and Chihiro couldn’t have been more satisfied.

This was the first time I ever wrote (well translated) anything nsfw and WOW it was difficult! I hope it sounded at least a little bit okay! I was crying the whole time translating it but I got through it! One more chapter left of the main story!!