Shit, this is bad!! Never did it occur to me that I of all people ended up in this embarrassing situation that we are in.
Well, more embarassment to the side of Asuna that is…
Akatsuki Asuna was currently topless with only her panties covering whatever shred of dignity that she had.
And being a bonafide male of the human species, reincarnated or otherwise… I can't take my eyes away from the wonderful sight that was presented upon me.
The girl's assets certainly is quite big, and not to mention, she has a slim and healthy figure that you can't help but look all day.
Damn it, I should not be ogling at teenage girls who were way younger than myself.
Especially since I'm also a married man!! Well, in my previous life, but still…
Technically, we were of the same age, but I still consider myself as the 25 year old Takamura Daichi. Thus, my conscience dictated that I should look away and apologize right now in an instant.
It's just wrong, plain and simple…
I'm truly sorry, Himeko, Himegi… what would they say if they find out that their late husband and father respectively is a piece of perverted trash.
"Kyaa!!!! Pervert!!!"
Asuna's face brighten with pure red and she instantly covered herself with the window sheet.
"I'm sorry!!!! I just opened this window and I did not know that it was facing yours!!" I attempted to be the voice of reason and hope that it would not fall to deaf ears.
Asuna, whose face was the only visible part that was protruding from the window was pouting with visible annoyance.
"Hmph, so you decided to show your true colors, huh, perv." The girl gave me a mean look. "I should have known, Mom warn me about nice guys like you."
"It was an accident, I promise." I calmed myself down and composed my posture as I leaned at the window. "It was never my intention to violate your privacy."
"Hmm, really, huh?" Asuna was still suspicious. "Never once did it came in your mind to peak me? What's next, laying your dreadful claws on Himegi?"
"Of course not. Not even once." I smiled sincerely at her. Also, I would never dream to even think about my own daughter like that of all people.
It's just impossible… out of the question.
I took a deed breath and conveyed the words straight from the bottom of my heart, "We had something good going on just a while ago during our nice little talk, and you even declared me to be your friend back at school. Honestly, I was moved by your declaration, Asuna-san, and I don't want our new found friendship to crumble just because of this one silly accident. I really want to be closer with you."
"Eh!?" I'm not sure why, but Asuna was acting all flustered and her face was red yet again.
Crap, was it something I said? I hope that I'm not fuming the flames and continue to make her even angrier instead.
All I did was express my genuine feelings to her without any malice or ulterior motives whatsoever.
But thankfully, it was actually not the case when Asuna's expression softened, "R-really? Are you sure you are not lying?"
"You have my word, Asuna-san, I swear upon my honor." I formed a fist and patted my chest to emphasized my message. "I would never intentionally do anything to hurt you."
"I, I see…" The tension on the girl's voice slowly dissipated "You know, you really should think twice before you say anything that sweet hence a girl might get the wrong idea in her head."
"Hmm what was that?" The last statement of hers, I did not quite catch what she said.
"Oh it's nothing, you dense idiot, hehe. Very well, you are forgiven. Honestly, it's also kind of my fault for not closing my window before changing, hahaha."
I sighed and smiled in relief when I now see Asuna's cheerful persona resurfacing back. I supposed I can now sleep soundly knowing I made peace with my neighbor, and the status quo is now finally back to the way it was.
Not exactly however…
"Although..." The girl's voice turned stern and she looked at me with a nasty glint on her eyes, "You are forgiven, but not completely."
Well, I should have known, I suppose. Time is required to completely heal wounds, and I understand if she still feels tense and heavily guarded against me, especially when we meet up at school the next day.
"Unless..." Her grin was now apparent and I look at her expectantly at what she is going to say, "…you drop the honorifics and cut the -san crap."
Wait, is that all? Wow, her condition for full forgiveness sure is quite easy.
Yes, I certainly can fulfill this condition of hers. After all, I felt that we became closer after this unfortunate (fortunate?) incident, and it's only right that all formalities between the two of us finally cease.
Well, in my part at the very least…
"Then, let's continue getting along well… Asuna."
"Hehe, likewise… Haru!!"
"Huh?"
W-wait… what did she just call me? Haru?
Asuna's closed her eyes and smiled sweetly at me.
And if I'm being perfectly honest, let's just say that my heart slightly skipped a beat at how beautiful her expression truly was.
Just slightly, yes. After all, any man would be captivated by the genuine smile of a beautiful young lady like Asuna.
"Yup. You're not the only one who gets the sweet end out of this deal, mister!! Consider it as an upgrade in our rela… friendship… for the both of us."
Hmm, I suppose that makes a lot of sense. If calling me Haru is considered as a sign of our renewed friendship, then who am I to stop her?
"Haru huh? You are the first to call me that. At least, as far as my amnesiac mind remembers."
"Hehe, then I am honored to be your first." Asuna said like she was mocking and mimicking a certain someone.
She watched me expectedly but was disappointed a short while after my lack of reaction.
"Wow, for a smart guy, you sure are as dense as a rock."
So I've been told. Himeko and some of her friends from way back also said that to me.
Really, how am I supposed to know if no one is going to explain my shortcomings?
Uh, am I suppose to react or something like that? I know I said those words to Himegi and what I received was pure embarrassment coming from the poor girl.
Not to self: refrain from saying that in the future. Perhaps it was simply that offending in this time and age.
We eventually said our good nights and finally hit the sack.
And my sleep was a lot more peaceful filled with utter bliss at that very night.