Beach, sea, sunshine, waves, tides... the southern style is once again presented in the dream.
Hoshimi and Kotoko, having fully felt each other's longing, are lying on beach chairs, basking in the sun.
"Hoshimi."
"What's up?"
"Don't make me lie in the T-position again next time; my hips hurt..."
"Okay~ Got it."
After this brief exchange, they continue to enjoy their sunbathing.
As time smoothly passes, after about 3 hours and 50 minutes, Hoshimi sits up, stretching his muscles under the bright sunlight.
Crack, crack—
After a series of bone-cracking sounds, Hoshimi stands on the sand, twisting his waist left and right.
"Ah~ That feels good~"
After stretching, Hoshimi lets out a long breath.
He turns to Kotoko, who is still lying on the beach chair, and says, "Kotoko, there are some secrets in my dream that I want to investigate. You can explore freely from now on."
"I see..." Kotoko sits up, resting her chin on her right hand and says, "I was wondering how you wouldn't bring Yukinoshita-senpai along. It turns out you've already arranged it with her in advance, splitting the time equally? Not a bad idea."
Kotoko looks at Hoshimi and asks, "Hoshimi, was this your idea? How did you convince Yukinoshita-senpai to agree?"
"Hm?" Hoshimi tilts his head slightly and smiles innocently, "Kotoko, what are you talking about? I don't understand."
Kotoko clenches her right fist and strikes her left palm, "Ah, I see. It wasn't explicitly stated, but Yukinoshita-senpai tacitly accepted this arrangement? I didn't expect the seemingly cold and strong Yukinoshita-senpai to have such a broad mind, which is completely inconsistent with her rather disappointing figure."
Hoshimi blinks and responds with a subtle expression, "Kotoko, I'll pass your comments on to Yukinoshita."
"Well~ It's just a small matter, and Yukinoshita-senpai probably won't care too much."
Hoshimi's mouth curves into a strange smile.
Indeed, if Kotoko had said this, Yukinoshita might not mind, as they're both quite emotionless and indifferent.
But if it were someone like Yuigihama or that dreadful female writer saying this, things might not be so easily settled.
"Hoshimi, do you want it all?" Kotoko, facing Hoshimi with her legs crossed, leans on her knees with her elbows and rests her chin on her hands, watching him with interest.
"Guess?" Hoshimi uses his usual tactic, countering with a question.
"No guessing; there's nothing to guess about established facts." Kotoko tilts her head slightly and smiles confidently, "From a male perspective, wanting it all is inevitable."
"After all, both Yukinoshita-senpai and I are extremely rare super beauties. If you don't want it all, that's the real problem."
"However..." Kotoko pauses, changes to a serious expression, and continues, "However, neither Yukinoshita-senpai nor I are the type to tolerate our man being entangled with other women."
"At this stage, we might not argue too fiercely since it's not yet time. Even if we win, there's no guarantee of stable victory."
"In two years, when your age and ours are similar, our conflicts might become unexpectedly intense~"
"Of course, if Yukinoshita-senpai shows any weaknesses, I will ruthlessly escalate the conflict~"
"So, Hoshimi, do you understand?"
"This fragile balance won't last long, so you'd better make a decision quickly."
"Of course, if you really want it all, it's not impossible."
Kotoko stands up and walks in front of Hoshimi, taking his hand and placing it on her chest.
Then, she tilts her head to look at Hoshimi, smiling skillfully, and says, "Hoshimi, if you want it all, then try to convince me!"
"Convince me, the 'Goddess of Wisdom' and 'Yokai Princess,' to agree to share my husband with other women."
Hoshimi's eyes crinkle into a smile as he lifts his free left hand and rubs Kotoko's head, saying, "Kotoko, you said it yourself~ Don't regret it."
"Mm, I said it, and I won't regret it." Kotoko nuzzles against Hoshimi's hand like a small animal, "Hoshimi, if you can convince me to share you with other women, it means..."
Kotoko looks up at Hoshimi, her mysterious purple eyes glistening with tears.
"What does it mean?" Hoshimi asks with a smiling gaze.
Kotoko steps closer, making Hoshimi feel her accelerated heartbeat, "It means I'm hopelessly in love with you, even my rationality has been eroded."
Hoshimi's smile fades as he leans down, his left hand sliding to the side of Kotoko's face.
He pinches Kotoko's soft cheeks and says without pity, "Kotoko, don't think you can sway my heart with sincere words. My desire to have it all will be a hundred times stronger!"
"Humph!" Kotoko pouts, swatting Hoshimi's hand away, quickly stepping back a few paces, hands on hips, and pointing at him, "Hoshimi Kiyokawa, watch out for my dark punishment! I'm the 'Yokai Princess' and 'Goddess of Wisdom'!"
"Haha~" Hoshimi chuckles, stepping forward to hug Kotoko and rub her cheek, smiling warmly, "I don't believe it. Kotoko, you're the priestess who maintains balance between humans and demons. How could you use yokai to attack me, a poor, innocent, and weak human?"
Kotoko rolls her eyes at Hoshimi and mumbles softly, "Humans can't have such terrifying dreams... Hoshimi, you're now a different kind of 'abnormal.' I can fully punish you."
"..." Hoshimi continues to nuzzle Kotoko's soft, tender face, pretending not to hear her deliberate mumbling.
After a while, Hoshimi thinks the time is right, he puts Kotoko down, ruffles her hair, and says, "Alright, I'm leaving for now. I'll 'convince' you properly in the future."
"Mm..." Kotoko, knowing she can't stop him, doesn't say much more. She nods and stands there, watching Hoshimi leave.
After Hoshimi is three meters away, she waves her arms and calls out, "Hoshimi, let me remind you of one thing."
"Mm?" Hoshimi stops and turns slightly, glancing back at the petite Kotoko.
Kotoko forms a megaphone with her hands, raising her voice, "Hoshimi, a triangle is the most stable structure. If you try to add more people, I won't go easy. I'll 'snap' all those little bitches trying to snatch my man!"
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